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October is Respect Life Month – a month focused on the celebration of Respect Life. We begin by celebrating Respect Life Sunday on the first Sunday in October. The second collection taken on Respect Life Sunday provides an opportunity for all to participate in the Family & Respect Life Ministry and also serves as a reminder that your support is crucial to our ministry. Please watch Bishop Cotta's Address on Family & Respect Life Sunday.
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Working for the enhancement of human dignity
at every stage of life
_____________________________________MISSION STATEMENT
“To instill a sense of urgency, within our parish community, to pray and work together as we end the atrocities being inflicted against human life; to protect and uphold the sanctity and dignity of each and every humanbeing from conception to natural death.”
You Are Welcome To Join Us!
The Respect Life Committee at St. Bernard's Parish welcomes anyone who would like to join us as we work together on projects that strive to protect Life from Conception to Natural Death.
Some of our recent projects have included: Pregnancy Resource Center Fund Raisers, and awareness programs related to: Physician Assisted Suicide, Human Trafficking, and Abortion.
If you have any questions, please contact Jane Devlin at 209-815-7005 or Anita Laspina at 209-815-3240.
Baby Bottle Fundraiser for the Pregnancy Resource Center
Our Annual Baby Bottle Fundraiser takes place every October during Respect Life Month and benefits the Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy.
The Center encourages and supports parents in making life-affirming decisions for their unborn babies. Your prayers and generosity are always appreciated!_______________________________________________________________________
Let's End The Culture Of
Human TraffickingChildren and young adults right in our community are targeted for human trafficking daily . It doesn’t matter if they come from the perfect family or one that is not so perfect. People in Christian schools, on Christian dating sites, or all kinds of social media have been trapped into slavery. A person trapped in human trafficking survives an average of seven years.
It has been said that," for evil men to accomplish their purpose it is only necessary that good men should do nothing." Edmund BurkeFlags of a Victim:
- Has an older boyfriend- Carries Multiple cell phones- Unexplained bruises/injuries- Tatoos/Brands- Sudden change in wardrobeTactics of a Trafficker:
- Separates friends & family
- Controls through cell phone, texting, calls & internet tracking
- Dependency & obedience through fear
- Manipulates feelings of guilt, shame & unworthiness
- Bonds through extreme emotional highs (love bombing & praise)
Crime Stoppers: 209-521-4636
Without Permission Support Line: 209-277-7758
Human Trafficking National Hotline: 888-373-7888
If you or someone you know needs help, or you want to learn more, please visit:
www.withoutpermission.org____________________________________________________________
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