Parish Respect Life Programs and Activities Reported in the Annual Pastoral Report, 2011

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1 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA St. Charles Borromeo Display crosses on lawn to educate people about the number of babies killed through elective abortion. once a year Homilies Flyers inserted in bulletin Fundraising activities for Southeast PA Pro-Life Union. Contribution toward bus for March in Washington. Pro-Life notices on large sign board in front of Church.CHR(13)CHR(10) Pro-Life bulletin board in school. Participate in March for Life. Support for Blessed Margaret Home, Bensalem St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Sell Roses - Mother`s Day and October, 1st Sunday. Participated in the D.C. March for Life. Sunday Petitions for Respect life issues In our daily mass petitions we pray for the end of abortions and in our CHR(13)CHR(10)daily recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy this is also one of our standard intentions St. Ephrem Pro-Life Sales of Roses. Twice a year Blessed Margaret of Castello Home, Bensalem. Bus Trip to Washington, D.C. - March for Life. Pro-Life Masses at Christ the King Church Our Lady of Fatima weekly Holy Hour Sell roses to support pro-life, twice a year Collect items for infants to be given to unwed mothers St. Ann Homilies at appropriate times. Distribution of Pro-Life materials. Post card campaign 2090 St. Mark Life Chain Pro-Life Rally in Washington Sale of Roses for Pro-Life 2230 St. Thomas Aquinas Pro-Life Sunday Rosary of Life Support of other activities. Present parents at Baptism, prayer card, cross, and flower to thank them for choosing life. Stations of the Coss for Life `Baby Bottles for Life` two times per year. Hosted Mass for Life sponsored by Bucks County Community Women`s Center. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 1 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

2 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA St. Frances Cabrini Night for Life Collection of needed items for Bucks County Community Women`s Center Participation in annual March for Life in Washington, DC 2315 St. Joseph the Worker Sermons from the AltarCHR(13)CHR(10)PostersCHR(13)CHR(10)BulletinCHR(13)CHR(10)Walk for Life Washington, DC 2435 Immaculate Conception Memorial to unborn children. month long`crosses for Life` demonstration 2440 St. Michael the Archangel Monthly Respect Life Meetings. Rose sales after Masses. Pro-Life March. A pro-life issues coordinator (Mr. Paul Durle) has greatly added to our efforts in this area Queen of the Universe Pro-Life crosses on church lawn for 40 days. Instituted parish pro-life group. Memorial to the unborn established on church grounds. Prayer at abortion clinic. Pro-Life march in Washington. Respect all life homilies Our Lady of Grace Blessing of Expectant Mothers (twice a year). Collection of Articles for Blessed Margaret Home Mother`s Day Flower Sale Annual March for Life (Washington, DC) Pro-Life Phone Chain PPA St. John the Evangelist Peace and Justice Committee Pro-Life Sunday Annual March for Life Bus Trip to Washington, D.C Holy Trinity General intercessions for respect life issues. Any conducted through the Archdiocese or in our neighboring parishes. Informational Pro-Life brochures- Semi-Annually Bulletin informing of pro-life issues. Holy Trinity parish website with pro-life links. Pennsylvanians for Human life Representatives talk to 7th and 8th grade in parish school and 7th grade PREP. Respect Life school prayer services Saturday Morning rosary for an end to abortions Rose for Life Blessed Mother altar flower donation. Proceeds sent to the Bucks County Women\`s Center (A Pro-Life Facility) Annual information session for Natural Family Planning St. Andrew Pro-life collection of baby items for `A Mother`s Place` Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 2 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

3 Respect Life Programs and Activities Annual bus trip to march in Washington, DC. Spiritual Adopt a Child program 2850 St. Ignatius of Antioch Special collections are taken up periodically to support Respect Life Programs We send a bus to the Respect Life March in Washington Baby Showers (periodically a play pen is set up in the Church vestibule and parishioners are asked to donate baby clothes and accessories and place them in the play pen). We run a weekly Respect Life column in our Sunday bulletin. PPA Our Lady of Guadalupe Meets periodically throughout the academic year Our Lady of Mount Carmel Bus to March for Life Spiritual Adoption Program Respect Life Committee Quakertown and Blessed Margaret Castello Home, Phila. Newsletter `The Pulse` on life issues. Financial assistance to Mother`s Home Prayer Vigil at Warminster Clinic 2520 St. Martin of Tours Support for Blessed Margaret Home for mothers Inserts in the parish bulletin on Pro-Life issues. ioners went to the March on Washington this past month St. John the Baptist Cooperative Programs with the Knights of Columbus and Respect Life Committee. The Respect Life Phone Tree is also used in our parish. We have Pro-Life education in our parish as well as in our school and Prep Program. This year, once again we participated in the March for Life in Washington DC. This is an annual activity. contributions to the Pregnancy Crisis Center during the Christmas season adn throughout the year Participated in 40 Day Prayer Vigil with other Philadelphia parishes Organized youth group March for Life. PPA St. Philip Neri *Provide food 12x a year for the Homeless in Philadelphia. *Gift of Love Christmas Tree. *Support Baby`s Breath in Collegeville, Birthright of Pottstown and the Saint Mary`s Franciscan Shelter in Phoenixville with collection of items needed throughout the year. *Mother`s Day Carnation Drive to support Respect Life Services. *Collection of Clothing for the Homeless 2x a year St. Isidore Our Pro-Life group has a series of awareness programs and has had speakers at our church ( Teen Chastity) Again we had a bus full of parishioners who participated in the March for Life in Washington. Our Pro Life group also raises money for pro life causes St. Lawrence March for Life in January, Respect Life Sunday, Mother`s Day Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 3 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

4 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA St. Jude has Respect Life Committee which meets monthly and sponsors the following: Weekly Sunday Bulletin column plus appropriate inserts. Provides educational opportunities/bulletin boards, etc. Promotes letter writing to legislators on Pro-Life issues. Promotes voter registration and cooperates with Archdicesan Respect Life activities. Spiritual adoption program. Raises funds via baby bottles/ Supermarket Scrip, etc. and supports groups like Guiding Star, Our Lady`s House, Mom`s House, etc Our Lady of the Sacred Washington Walk Monthly Meetings and mailings Help for Shut-ins Literature and signatures when needed. Respect Life Christmas Card Sale Roses and Procession for Mothers on Mothers Day Observe Respect Life; Prayer Day for January 22 (Adoration) 2700 St. Agnes Sale of Roses Mothers honored on Mother`s Day with Rose Procession to the Blessed Mother Participate in rallies/marches for Respect Life Mailings to Congressmen on Respect Life Issues Distribution of appropriate literature on pro-life activities Support of legal services for Pro-life activities Ministry to parishioners with disabilities PPA St. Christopher Our parish has designated the collection on Ash Wednesday goes directly to the Blessed Margaret of Costello Home for crisis pregnancies Assumption B.V.M. Pro-Life Group March for Life in Washington, D.C. ioners send donations to Women`s Community Center of Bucks County. Sale of roses - Respect Life Sunday and Mother`s Day Groups witness Planned Parenthood outside in Warminster First Thursday of month 40 Days for Life participants at Planned Parenthood at Comly Road. Holy Week Vigil participant at Planned Parenthood at Lewis Drive. ioners send donations for Blessed Margaret Costello Home. Mother`s Day Collection of items for Blessed Mother Costello Home, Mother Berchman Home. Assist family with sixtuplets with ongoing meals, childcare, errands, food and monetary decisions. Christmas gift collection for SSJ WelcomeCenter 2345 St. John Bosco ProLife Literature distribted weekly Participation in Annual March for Life in January Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 4 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

5 Respect Life Programs and Activities Postcards to Congress. Celebration of Respect Life Sunday with appropriate Homily and Liturgy St. Bede the Venerable Educational Ourreach regarding: natural fertility & family planning, end of life issues, upcoming legislation concerning life issues. Bus to Washington for the Pro-life March. Rose sale Baby furniture and clothing collection Collection for Margaret Costello`s Home Manna Drive Blanket collection Rosary making Aiding Our Neighbors Protest vigil at local abortion clinc 40 Days for Life, Support annual `Stand Up For Life` & Night For Life` dinners Aid for Friends frequent homilies. Monthly Vigil at local abortion facility Nurse ministry 2390 St. Cyril of Jerusalem Mother Day Roses Attnedance at Political Meetings regarding Abortion Center Sunday Bulletin Announcements Holy Innocents Pro Life Mass 2665 St. Vincent de Paul Respect Life Sunday Education `Stand Up for Life` dinner annually March for Life in Washington DC Collection and Distribution of baby items monthly Selling Scrip to support Respect Life Ministries activities Our Lady of Good Counsel Respect Life CommitteeCHR(13)CHR(10) Mother`s Day Activities (Rose Sale and Literature) March for Life Daffodil Days Respect Life Sunday Baby cupboard supplies Generation Life - Presentations and Chastity Day 2790 Nativity of Our Lord 300 baby bottles were distributed this year on Respect Life Sunday and donations were gathered from them. Pro life group provides families with baby needs Prayer vigils weekly at local Planned Parenthood office Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 5 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

6 Respect Life Programs and Activities Reps onboard for Pro Life Office in Warminster provides meeting space for Bucks County area. March for Life Advertise agencies in area Monthly Mass for Life at 8:00 a.m. followed by rosary at Planned Parenthood. Literature available on pamphlet rack located in the church, parish web, sent to school and PREP families and Giving Tree Day Pro Life Group made available literature and information for bulletin Petition added regularly in the Prayer of the Faithful St. Joseph March for Life, Wash, DC. Baby Shower for Needy Infants. Mother`s Day roses, lapel pins. Bulletin Boards at Church, information racks. weekly `Lifelines` in Bulletin. Spiritual Adoption Program. Respect Life Program for 8th Graders. Ran `Change for Life` program. Donations going to local crisis pregnancy centers. `Youth for Life` rally Generation Life Weekly petition in General Intercessions 2800 St. Robert Bellarmine Pro life roses drivechr(13)chr(10)40 Days for LifeCHR(13)CHR(10)Annual MarchCHR(13)CHR(10)Baby Bottle DriveCHR(13)CHR(10)Diaper DriveCHR(13)CHR(10)Candy kisses DriveCHR(13)CHR(10)Christmas gifts for Women`s shelter PPA St. Monica Sponsored bus to `March For Life` in Washington D.C. Memorial Service Life Chain Selling of Roses at Masses. Finacial Support to A Baby`s Breath; Pro-Life Union of Southeastern PA; Generation Life; Chester County Pro-Life Coalition Mass of Remembrance Weekly Holy Hour Fund Raising Social Petitions Ourtside of Abortion Clinics 2465 St. Patrick Pro-Life Meeting monthly Annual Bus to Washington for `March for Life` Annaul bus trip to Washington, DC for `March for Life`CHR(13)CHR(10)Monthly Pro-Life meetings 2590 St. Norbert Collection of formula and diapers for birthright Chester County Life Chain Active Pro life committee Ongoing ad in parish bulletin Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 6 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

7 Respect Life Programs and Activities Annual Pilgrimage to Washington DC (March for Life) Chastity education program 40 Days for Life Pro-Life poster and essay contest 2745 Our Lady of the AssumptionPaoli Life Chain (October of every year) ioners participation in national Pro Life events.-march in Washington, DC A Baby`s Breath ProLife Support Group Helpers of God`s Precious Infants at Saint Agnes, West Chester The Pro-life Union of Southeastern Pennsylvania, 40 Days for Life, Respect Life Sunday, March for Life, Mothers Home.in Darby, PA-Baby Bottles Collection 2805 St. Isaac Jogues Annual bus to Washington, D.C. January. Celebration Respect Life Sunday, Mother`s Day, Father`s Day. ioners join Vigil Masses on 3rd Saturday of each month at Philadelphia at St. John the Evangelist Church. We have many Pro-Life programs, some better than others.brought in by externs. We do the 40 Days For Life program and others. PPA St. Basil the Great Washington DC January annually Life Chain Sunday in October Rosaries for Life annually `Roses for Life` with knights of Columbus Publicize and parishioners participate in `40 Days for Life.` 2615 St. Ann Website updates throughout the year Respect Life Group Prayers for Life Group participation in Washington March for Life annually bulletin throughout the year Intercessions for Respect Life issues participation in Life Chain annually Holy Trinity Annual observance with prayers. Pro-life announcements weekly in the parish bulletin. Literature and homilies are used to educate the parishioners. All parishioners receive the Catholic Standard and Times Weekly petitions are included in the Prayer of the Faithful The Knights of Columbus sponsor Roses for Life - Yearly. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 7 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

8 Respect Life Programs and Activities 2625 St. Mary of the Assumption Mass for life March in Washington DC - We work in conjunction with St. Ann`s Rosary for Life Holy hour for Life Rose for Life Campaign 2630 Sacred Heart Annual observance with prayers March for Life annually in Washington DC Pro life announcements weekly in the parish bulletin Knights of Columbus Roses Drive All parishioners receive a copy of the Catholic Standard and Times. Weekly petitions are included in the Prayer of the Faithful at Mass Other items listed above continue 2720 St. Joseph Knights of Columbus--Roses for Life; Washington, D.C.--January Trip PPA St. Joseph Assistance to Birthright and Others with needs Life Chain Respect Life Meetings Workshops on Respect Life Issues Participation in Monthly Mass for Life and Rosary Procession in West Chester Participation in March for Life in Washington, DC 2305 Ss. Philip and James We share a bus with other parishes for the March for Life in Washington Literature distribution 3 times a year Monthly Mass-now at St. Agnes, West Chester Thanksgiving collection to Pro-life groups St. Thomas More March for Life Bus. Sunday bulletin reminder on issues and activities. Bulletin board dedicated to listing activities. Roses on Mother`s Day and pro-life Sunday. Particpate in 40 Days for Life, West Chester 2773 St. Elizabeth Church Members of our parish participate in pro-life activities sponsored by the Archdiocese and by the Chester County Pro-Life Coalition. Saint Elizabeth sponsored a bus to Washington, DC for March for Life. Knights of Columbus, jointly sponsor quarterly days of prayer for life on Sundays, beginning with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and closing with Benediction. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 8 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

9 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA Ss. Peter and Paul Support given to Birthright: poor box donations for two months are earmarked for them. participation in Pro life marches (West Chester and Washington DC) and Life Chain (Chester County) Bulletin inserts from time to time participation on 40 Days for Life. Weekly Holy Hour for an end to abortion. Ran a Spiritual Adoption Program St. Agnes First Saturday Mass for God`s Precious Infants followed by rosary vigil at Planned Parenthood Washington DC March for Life October Blessing of Children Rally at Chester County Court House in October and January St. Maximilian Kolbe There is a parish Respect Life Group that supports all Pro-life programs of the Archdiocese. ioners attend helpers of God`s Precious Infants monthly Mass at St. Agnes. Roses sale Raffle and other events to support local efforts contributions to Chester County Pro-life union. Knights of Columbus supports a Baby Bottle drive that collects funds for local Pro life organizations Participation in 40 Days for Life Campaign Annual trip to Respect Life March in Washington, D.C SS. Simon and Jude Chester County March for Life Food Collections Bereavement Aid for Friends AA/NA Mary: Mother`s Day Rose sale Lifechain Sunday-witnessing to hurtfulness of abortion by standing in silence along avenue Legislative alerts-voters` registration January March for Life, Washington DC General participation of Pastor in ecumenical and interfaith discussion Chester County March for Life 40 Days for Life Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 9 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

10 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA St. Cecilia Pro LIfe Sunday Life Chain Particpates and supports all Pro Life activities. January`s annual bus trip - March for Life in Washington, D.C. Our Respect Life group cooperates with Archdiocesan and local pro-life groups, and has a dedicated space on our parish bulletin board. We participate in the `40 Days For Life` program by praying the Rosary in front of the Planned Parenthood office in West Chester St. Joseph Annual participation in the Chester County October Life Chain Participation in various write-in campains, Local efforst to have parishioners more politically knowledgeable and involved, Collection of infant`s and Mothers` needs for distribution by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul 2195 Our Lady of the Rosary Church decorators - as needed We publish various pro life marches and activities. We make pro life literature available in church. On Mother`s Day we have a special tribute to mothers at Masses On Father`s Day we have a special tribute to Fathers at Masses Coffee and donuts for all in honor of Mothers on Mother`s Day. Coffee and donuts for all in honor of Fathers on Father`s Day. Funding for Birthright of Coatesville Spiritual Adoption Program 2200 St. Stanislaus Kostka Annual Participation in the Chester County October Life Chain, Patricipation in Various write-in campaigns, collection of baby care items and babywear needs for distribution by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Peter Office Voter Registration Sponsorship of Annual March for life bus to Washington Generation Life Presentations (3 held in the Fall) `Beautiful Beginning- Mircle of Life`, Marriage `Theology of the Body` and `The Freedom of Chastity` Respect Life Committee-monthly Pro-life Sunday activities. Precious feet, etc. monthly vigil for life and in-parish support in prayer Annual collection in month of October. Active committee regarding area activities. Monthly bulletin inserts from Pro life groups. Day of Prayer and Penance Jan. 22. Annual life chain. Monthly inserts into parish bulletin sponsored by the Pro-life group Our Lady of Consolation Support of Birthright of Chester County. Life Teen participation in RIght to Life Mass Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 10 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

11 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA 250 Rosary and demonstrations in West Chester Saint Rocco The usually takes two bus loads of youth to the Anual Pro-Life march in Washington D.C. They attend the youth vigil rally and masses the day before and the day of the march St. Cornelius Mass and Rosary monthly Phone Chain Line Participation all surveys involving Legislators Pro-Life Walk and Chain March in Washington Annual Mass for Life- Philadelphia 2400 St. Patrick Weekly bulletin articles, special intercessions at every Mass, speakers on the life issues. Life Chain annual event participation. Contacts kept up with local and archdiocesan Respect Life groups Information disseminated in the parish. Bus trip to Washington, D.C. each year to mark anniversary of Roe/Wade decision St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Participation in annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. Display of outdoor pro-life signs. Awareness days periodically. Distributing small gifts to mothers and fathers on the respective Sundays: Mothers` Day and Fathers` Day Sacred Heart Respect Life Committee/Defenders of the Family March for Life parish bus trip. Aid for Friends Assumption B.V.M. March for Life Life Chain Holy Hours Constant Publications Sermons on the Issue Baby Clothing and Needed Items Project Gabriel Faithful citizenship program Rosary for Life Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Vigils at Abortion Clinics. Cluster cooperation on Government Affairs and Life issues. Priest for Life connection. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 11 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

12 Respect Life Programs and Activities Ecumenical outreach for Pro-Life cooperation. `Adopt a Baby` spiritual adoption. General Intercessions - consistently PPA St. Rose of Lima The Deacon led a Holy Hour Prayer Service this year, as he does every year Some parishioners attended Washington March. Some parishioners attended Washington March. The Deacon led a Holy Hour Prayer service this year, as he does every year St. Margaret Mary AlacoqueWeekly devotions for Pro-life, Legion of Mary Benediction 2335 St. George We promote the March for Life and encourage participation. We provide articles and resources on Respect Life issues. We held Baby Bottle Drives to raise money for the Mother`s Home. We provide food and assistance for people in need Our Lady of Peace Pro Life Day of Recollection -annually Distribution of Pro Life material in parish bulletin-monthly Living rosary procession and benediction in October Day of Penance celebration Our Lady of Perpetual Help ioners participation in March for Life in Washington. Preaching on the Sacredness of Life Establishment of Respect Life Committee Witnesses for life- Delco Pro Life Coalition Pro Life Dinner sponsored by St. Pius Group Holy Hour for life on vigil of Pro-Life March Support of Mother`s Home in Darby Respect Life committee helps coordinate Red Cross Blood drive twice a year Rosary for Life during October Collection of baby clothes, etc. for Catholic Social agency 2575 St. Gabriel Washington Bus Trip every January 22nd Pike Witness; Sell things for life speaker at Mass - once a year `Baby Shower` 2670 St. Madeline Participation in March at Washington DC There were displays, speakers, homilies, and wide participation in the March for Life. Pro-Life Union Contributions Regular prayers of intercession Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 12 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

13 Respect Life Programs and Activities Regular bulletin announcements 2695 Our Lady of Fatima A handful of parishioners go to Washington for the Annual March For Life. Our parishioners support various programs and fundrisers for Mothers Home in Darby. PPA Sacred Heart Pro-Life Annual Mass Roe vs. Wade Pro-life baby layette, Advent Pro-Life Poor Box designations and remittals - semi-annually. Pro-Life Devotions Advent/Lent 2210 St. Joseph Although we have no exact programs or activities, we do encourage our parishioners to join other parishes offering bus seats for the Pro Life March and encourage prayer St. Eugene Weekly Rosary for Life on Saturday mornings after Mass. Support Respect Life dinner Program for grade school children - includes prayer, education and service projects Holy Spirit Bus Trip to Washington, DC with other cluster parishes since we could not afford or fill a bus. PPA Blessed Virgin Mary 3 Prayers services January and October and May 10 Bulletin Reflections Weekly prayer Mothers` Home BVM Unity Team 2285 St. Cyril of Alexandria Red Cross Blood Drive - annually Literature Distribution (pamphlets,etc.)chr(13)chr(10) 2355 St. Laurence Baby Bottle Drive. Proceeds go to Mothers House in Darby. Respect Life Committee now meets monthly. March for Life Guest Speaker 1st weekend of October. Guest Speaker during Lent 2425 St. Philomena Annual Pilfrimage in Washington D.C. Encourage the parishioners to particiate in Pro-Life vigils and activities in the community Saint Alice homilies from pulpit by Clergy. homily Homily about life at least 1 Mass in parish a year St. Louis Church Prayers in our weekly Prayer of the Faithful for the Unborn, Ill and Homeless- Pro-Life Pantry (diapers, formula, clothing, food, etc.) Annual collection to support Mothers Home in Darby, Pa Distribution of Pro-Life Materials and listing their events in the Church Bulletin. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 13 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

14 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA St. Andrew Clothing collection for expectant mothers. Monthly prayer/rosary (3rd Wednesday) service. Life Chain. Annual bus trip (March for Life) to Washington, D.C. Monthly Mass and prayer vigil at St. Katherine Drexel Church - Chester. Christmas Gift Tree - baby items St. Bernadette Sponsor Bus to yearly March for Life in Washington DC in January Advertise and seek support for Legislation relating to pro life matters Respect Life Committee spreads awareness of pro-life issues and coordinates pro-life activity St. Charles Borromeo Pro Life March - Washington, D.C. Sale of Roses for Life Day of penance and Holy Hour for Roe vs Wade. daily rosary Pro life speaker in PREP and RCIA other pro-life resources are handed outchr(13)chr(10)prescious feet 2270 St. Dorothy Selling of roses to help fund their monthly newsletter. March in Washington. Made rosaries for all our parish grade school children and PREP. They were blessed by the pastor and distributed during Catholic Schools Week. Prayer at the tomb of the unborn St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis of Assisi Pro Life Group-parish participates in mailings, trips to Washington, Pro life dinners, selling roses, etc. Elizabeth Ministry Rosebud Program 2730 Holy Cross Sale of Pro-Life Roses.CHR(13)CHR(10) Pro-Life Committee. Life Chain of Delaware County. Adoration Day devoted to prayer for Life. Bus participation in March for Life Participation in both Stand Up for Life Dinner & Celebrate Life Dinner. Weekly visits to witness and pray the rosary at Planned Parenthood in Media. Sunday/Daily Pro-Life intercessions Pennsylvanians for Human Life Speaker for 6th thru 8th grades St. Kevin Intentions included in the prayer of the faithful Pro life literature made available and posted on the bulletin board. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 14 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

15 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA 340 Pro life March is advertised in bulletin. Pro-Life Speaker. Column in weekly Bulletin Pro-Life Speaker March for Life 2100 Annunciation B.V.M. Project H.O.P.E. March in Washington Baby formula Life Chain Contacting Legislators Blood Drive Mothers Home Support Aid for Friends 2105 St. Pius X Annual March in Washington DC (2 buses) Life Chain Monthly meetings of Respect Life Committee Weekly Pro life message in parish bulletin Project Gabriel Pro Life Hotline October Respect Life Sunday Give roses at door of church. Articles on abortion and Pro-Life on window sills (church). Chastity speakers at Mass. Homilies on Pro-Life St. Denis Preaching on Respect Life Sunday Encouraging participation in Diocesan Pro Life Mass Baby Bottle Campaign during Pro-Life week Prayer of the Faithful Petitions Baptisms on Respect Life Sunday Anointing of Sick 2470 Sacred Heart Pro-Life Committee Annual Day of Prayer March for Life-Washington, DC Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 15 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

16 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA St. Colman The Giving Tree; Food and Clothing to the poor parishes Publication of Respect Life Programs and Activities; Adopt-A-Baby Program (Adopt Spiritually) - Nine month Prayer for Baby.- March for Life 40 days for life program 2110 St. John Neumann Sunday Masses and homilies related to Pro-Life.CHR(13)CHR(10) Demonstration with Pro Life Coalition Participation in the Right to Life March in Washington DC Physicians for Life Respect Life Committee Bake Sale on Super Bowl sunday as a fund raiser for life. Pennsylvanians for Human Life mailing center; Mother of Mary for Human Life 2115 Our Mother of Good 2530 St. Anastasia Public witness to the Gospel of Life along the West Chester Pike in Marple and Newtown Townships on Respect Life Sunday in October. Collection of clothing for the newborn children of unwed mothers. Weekly Holy Hour for the Helpers of God`s Precious Infants. Inclusion of Respect Life Petitions in the General Intercessions at Mass. Annual visit to the parish by representatives of `A Baby`s Breath` who speak to the congregation after Holy Communion St. Thomas of Villanova We hold Eucharistic Adoration, Evening Prayer and Benediction.CHR(13)CHR(10) We host a Bloodmobile twice a year. Weekly Zumba class Lazarus Ministry Prison Ministry family community Builders 6x`s a year Blood pressure screening 2x`s a month Prayer Service/Exposition Young Mom`s Group - monthly. Dinners to the Doorstep and Prayerline. Senior Exercise Group and Pilates weekly MLK Day of Service for all ages Good Stewards Camp Interfaith Hospitality Network Ministry Honickman Mentoring Ministry Bread for the World letter writing campaign Manna Food Drive Feed the Hungry Ministry Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 16 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

17 Respect Life Programs and Activities ESL - Volunteers in English St. Francis Inn Ministry Our Brothers House Ministry KIDS Care Camp and New Horizons ( Employment Transition Support Group) 2810 St. Katharine of Siena Baby bottles for Mother`s Home; March for Life; Roses; Respect Life Committee; 40 Days for Life PPA St. Thomas the Apostle Respect life weekend in October Right to life films shown to the school and CCD children bus to Washington DC in January 2430 St. Francis de Sales Wreath Placement at Grave Site for UnbornCHR(13)CHR(10) Respect Life Holy hour in January on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Respect Life Petitions in the Prayer of the Faithful for Respect Life Sunday. Respecting the lives and concerns of many of the aged members of the parish, presentations were made on Alzheimer`s Disease, Bereavement and Hospice Care St. Mary Magdalen Respect Life Sunday Awareness; October Hands for Life Chain; March For Life - Washington; Post Card Mail - in to U.jS. Congressional Legislators; Rose Distribution; Weekly Bulletin Reflection; Adopt A Baby Program, Night for Life. Yearly Pro-Life Speaker after weekend Masses Nativity B.V.M. Member of Delaware County Pro-Life Participate in Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. Pray Rosary in front of Planned Parenthood Office in downtown Media. Flyers in Bulletins 2750 Notre Dame de Lourdes Rose Sunday Delco Pro Life March Washington Pro-Life March St. John Chrysostom Special Pro life Masses with prayer vigil at abortion clinic Chester Vigil for Life participate at St. John`s Philadelphia Speakers at all Masses and YOuth Group periodically Anniversary Rose sale for life on Respect Life Sunday and Mother`s Day Special devotions -Rosary, homilies, speakers, bulletins Baby bottle collection for Mother`s Home in Darby, etc. strong - March for Life, Washington, D.C. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 17 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

18 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA St. Joseph Weekly Intercessions Spiritual Adoption program Respect Life Sunday Programs Promotion of Diocesan local programs Respect Life Ministry Legislative letter writing campaigns Homilies Communal Rosaries for Pro life Annual Baby Bottle Drive 2065 St. John Fisher Baby bottles distributed and collected filled with money and sent to Mother Home in Darby Our Lady of Charity Bus trip to Washington for the Pro-Life March; Various Educational Programs Use of Sunday Bulletin Monthly Respect Life Program - as needed St. Katharine Drexel Intercessions at Mass and Visible Displays in the Vestibules. Prayers at Chester-Crozier Abortuary. Sermons on Respect Life issues 2455 Holy Saviour Provide the basic needs of food and diapers through our Food Cupboard. Timely homilies on Pro-Life issues Immaculate Conception The priests frequently preach on the sacredness of life at all stages. Talks on the Sanctity of life and a monthly Mass intention. OUr Knights of Columbus Council has become more aware of for encouraging the Sanctity of Life and has been conducting small prayer vigils and providing brochures to the parishioners. PPA Our Lady Help of ChristiansRespect Life Commitee, collect baby bottles for life once a year. Respect Life Weekend Pray at Local Hospital first Sunday of each month St. James ioners participate in the March for Life in Washington, DC each year. A Pro-Life rose is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary every week. The Pro-Life committee assists the Pastor in all areas of Pro-Life activities, e.g. mailing of postcards to representatives, periodically, parishioners silently picket Abington Hospital St. Albert the Great Bulletin Inserts Promotion of Regional Activities Use of Archdiocesan Programs and Services. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 18 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

19 Respect Life Programs and Activities Washington Bus Trip January 23. Meetings 2395 Immaculate Conception Monthly meeting of Pro-life committee Monthly prayer at the end of all masses(first Sunday of the month) Monthly prayerful presence at Abington Memorial Hospital protesting their pro-abortion policy. Participation in the annual March for Life Life Chain on Pro-life Sunday Joy-filled Marriage sessions are required for all couples marrying at Immaculate Conception BVM. Natural Family Planning programs are run regularly St. Hilary of Poitiers Pro-Life issues addressed throughout the year. Holy Hours to pray for unborn Children victimized by Abortion. Homilies addressing Respect Life Issues PPA St. Francis of Assisi Sell Roses Distribute brochures 2545 Holy Saviour Respect Life CommitteeCHR(13)CHR(10) Adopt-a-Baby Program Active in Pro life March in Washington DC 2550 St. Patrick We participate in all cluster and Archdiocesan Programs. We also have Respect Life Materials distributed to our parishiioners throughout the year. Sell pro-life roses twice a year. Monthly rosary at planned parenthood. Adopt-a-child program. Weekly pro-life petitions Weekly-`Pro-life section` in bulletin 2555 St. Paul School and P.R.E.P. Respect Life Program Regular participation in all archdiocesan campaigns supporting Pro-Life causes/legislation. Family enrichment programs Annual participation in the March for Life Annual Holy Hour of reparation on January 22nd `Respect Life Sunday` celebrations. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 19 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

20 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA Our Mother of Consolation Baby Bottle Collection (filled with monetary donations) to support Mothers` Home in Darby, PA Pro-Life updates are distributed about three times a year after all Sunday Masses. Several hundred dollars are raised annually to support Pro-Life St. Anthony of Padua Prayer Chain at Abington Hospital, March for Life in Washington D.C., Letter writing/petitions/phone chain/distribution of literature on Pro-Life issues, Stand up for Life Dinner, Spiritual Adoption Program. Pro-Life collection of quarters. Pro-Life Baby Shower St. Joseph Prayers for the unborn have been part of the curriculum throughout the year in the Religious Prep program and youth ministry. Respect Life activities include Blessing of Mothers on Mother`s Day and Blessing of Father`s on Father`s Day at all the Sunday liturgies. This year, the fourh Sunday of Advent, the Blessing of Expectant Mothers was held at the 11 AM Mass. This was very well received, even by those who came from other churches to participate. Information on Respect Life is provided weekly in the Sunday bulletin. Announcements, educational materials are provided weekly on the entrance tables of the church and during Hospitality Sundays. ioners are encouraged to continue their writing campaigns to members of congress, both state and federal. Post cards are provided at all the entrance tables of the church. Sunday liturgy includes the many prayers for Respect Life throughout the year. Walk for Life Bus trip to Washington DC in conjunction with St. Alphonsus parish. Rose appliques with Prayer for Life where offered on Respect Life Sunday. Saint Joseph`s parish continues to look for new activites to promote Respect Life St. Genevieve Respect Life Sunday - Hand outs, Newletters. Respect Life - during hospitality Sunday we gave out bumper stickers, lapel roses, prayer cards. Annual Stand Up for Life Dinner Prayer vigils: Abington Hospital, Chestnut Hill Hospital, National Life Chain Bulletin announcements for 40 days for life Health Care Reform Prayer service on January 23 Diaper drive 2380 St. Catherine of Siena Protecting God`s Children Awareness sessions. Generation Life Speaker Adopt-a-Baby Program Baby Shower Bulletin inserts Pro Life March participants Pro Life Sunday with a speaker at each Mass St. Philip Neri Respect Life Collection in OctoberCHR(13)CHR(10) Pro Life group - very active Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 20 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

21 Respect Life Programs and Activities Pro Life Colletction in January and May Bus trip to Washington 2475 St. Alphonsus 50 Participating in January March for Life. During the month of October we participate in 40 Days for Life at Warmninster Planned Parenthood.CHR(13)CHR(10)Set up a table in our narthex with Pro-Life materials (October & May)CHR(13)CHR(10)Our Daily Rosary group`s intentions are for the unborn. School children participate in a prayer service while parishioners are on the march, 2011 created a living rosary for the unborn. Generation Life came to the 7th & 8th grade Witness at Abington Hospital monthly Holy Martyrs We promote Respect LIfe committee. We promote Pro LIfe-voting directives from archdiocese Honor Respect for Life Sunday - sales of pins and roses. Baptismal gift of rose from Respect Life. Selling of Christmas wreaths for Our Lady`s House-Glenside Participated in 40 day Vigil This year offered Spiritual Adoption Program. We have a Respect Life Committee. We have Respect Life Sunday - Sale of pins and roses. Baptismal gift of Rose from Respect Life. OUr Lady`s House sells christmas wreaths. We offer Pro-Life voting directives from the Archdiocese. Participated in 40 day Vigil. PPA St. Helena WEBSITE INFORMATION TO CHOOSE LIFE Pro Life Sunday with a speaker at each Mass. Pro Life March participants. Bulletin inserts. Baby Shower. Adopt-A-Baby Program. Generation Life Speaker Protecting God`s Children Awareness sessions. USE THE CHURCH BULLETIN RECEIVING BLANKETS GIVEN TO ALL NEWLY BAPTIZED CARNATIONS FOR LIFE PROGRAM PROTECTING GOD`S CHILDREN AWARENESS PROGRAMS HELD AT PARISH 2350 St. Maria Goretti Distribution of notices and flyers via parish bulletin Raised funds for their various works. Sale of roses. Annual January bus trip to Washington, DC with combined with Mary, Mother of the Redeemer St. Stanislaus Monthly meeting of Respect Life Group. Respect life issues are included in School and Senior PREP programs. Sponsor bus to `March for Life` annually in Washington, DC. Fund rasiers and educational materials offered at table outside Church on Motner`s Day and Respect Life Sunday. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 21 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

22 Respect Life Programs and Activities Participation in `Stand Up for Life` evening and other Archdiocesan respect life programs. Participation in 40 Days for Life prayerful presence at Warminster Planned Parenthood.. The Altar and Rosary society prepares 100 Christmas stockings for residents of Norristown State Hospital. St. Stanislaus School had representatives from Generation Life come and speak to 7th/8th grade school children on chastity. We have an annual Mass of Remembrance every Spring for those who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage within the first year of life We invite the surrounding parishes to come to this special Mass. Altar and Rosary society prepares 4 Lydia Christmas bags for wommen in Prison Epiphany of Our Lord Stand up for Life rally and Dinner Respect Life Committee parish March for Life January -Washington DC Adopt a Baby program Respect Life Youth CommitteeCHR(13)CHR(10) Spiritual Adoption Baby shower Monthly vigils for life Lenten Retreat Mothers Day Rose sale Forty Days for Life 2565 Mary, Mother of the Respect Life Sunday displays and handouts; encouragement of letter writing to State and Federal Legislators. (FOCA) Domestic Adoption Support Group. Generation Life speakers at School Bus to Washington, D.C. Pro Life March. 5K Run to support \`A Babies Breath\` crisis pregnancy center All-day program in observance of Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children including Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary for Life, and Mass for Life St. Rose of Lima Rosary for the unborn Trip to Washington Respect Life speakers are involved in our P.R.E.P. and school. Protecting God` Children Awareness sessions. respect life programs or activities Corpus Christi March for Life, Washington, DC Respect Life Sunday (2) Information Table at Family Sunday ADOPT A BABY program Pro-life information available at all times in narthex of the Church. Support of `A Baby`s Breathe` facility Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 22 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

23 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA St. Eleanor Hearts for Life Drive Bus Trip on Anniversary of Roe vs Wade. Respect Life Sunday Committee. Vigil outside Planned parenthood Office, monthly Baby`s Breath Collection (yearly) Rose for Life Sunday Student Respect Life Committee 2560 St. Titus Financially support the Pro-Life movement Participation in annual March for Life Ongoing parish education and awareness and prayer Holy Hour Recitation of the Rosary 2760 Visitation B.V.M. Service to `A Baby`s Breath`, a local crisis pregnancy centerchr(13)chr(10) Run for Life Fund Raiser Respect Life rose fundraiser Recitation of the Rosary, monthly Prayer of the Faithful Pro Life Chain in Collegeville Participation in the annual `Stand up for Life rally` at cluster parish. phone chain for legislative support Organized buses to Life for March in Washington, DC Annual respect for life Mass to commemorate Roe vs. Wade anniversary attendance at Pro-Life sponsored fund-raising dinners. Intercession for Life at all weekend Masses. Angel Gift Giving at Christmas for numerous pro-life organizations throughout the Delaware Valley. attendance at various pro-life prayer vigils at abortion clinics St. Teresa of Avila Baby Clothing and Formula Collection for CSS January and October activities after Masses on Sundays Exposition and Holy Hours. Giving Tree at Christmas Clothing collection for HUP Neo-Natal Unit Collection for area soup kitchens Shoes for the poor Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 23 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

24 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA St. Mary Theology of the Body for Teens Annual March for Life 40 Days for Life, Knights of Columbus `Rose for Life & Respect Life. Theology of the Body Blessed Teresa of Calcutta The school children participate annually in a living Rosary and invited the Community. Collection of baby items and clothing for Birthright of Pottstown. We distribute empty baby bottles which are returned with coins, the money is given to Birthright of Pottstown. Spiritual Adoption of the unborn, followed 9 months later with an annual baby shower; all items collected go to BirthRight of Pottstown; provide parish with baby bottles which were returned with monetary donations that was sent to Birthright of Pottstown; school students participated in a Living Rosary and invited the parish community; Pro-Life educational and informational printed materials provided to parish and upper school grades; Pro-Life materials are provided in all magazine display racks along with prayer cards, bookmarks, etc. Pro-Life intercessions are included in many masses throughout the year St. Aloysius Annual March for Life - sponsor bus to Washington Roses for life (October) Pro-life Prayer Service (School during the day & in the evening) Periodic flyers Mass for expectant mothers and those trying to conceive Bulletin blurbs 2685 Sacred Heart March for Life - Washington, D.C. Promotion of local & Archdiocese programs Support of programs like BirthRight Homilies & Bulletin inserts Encourage outside of parish opportunities to participate in - 40 Days for Life Respect Life Sunday Mass dedicated to the unborn Special adoption of an unborn child Voters responsibility info Respect Life rep Work and support of respect life programs of Knights of Columbus Handouts and bulletin inserts Hearts for Life Drive 2740 St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Knights of Columbus - Roses for Life. Repect Life Bulletin Board in church narthex. Giving Tree at Christmas for Birthright. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 24 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

25 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA St. Augustine fundraising for Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation 2075 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Occasional sermons and prayers for Respect Life Themes. The abortion clinic has been permanently closed. We continue to support the Masses held by our neighboring parish remembering those lives lost through abortion. We encourage our parishioners to travel to Washington in January of each year Those who remain are invited to take part in special sevices, including Mass which is held here at OLMC each year on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. We have included a special intention each week with our petitions 2215 SS. Cosmas and Damian Advertise and encourage Local and diocesan Events Petitions in Sunday General Intercessions 2220 St. Mary H.O.P.E. offers sympathy at death in family 2225 St. Matthew Respect Life Sunday - all Day Adoration in February.CHR(13)CHR(10) Respect Life Co-ordinator in the parish. Pro Life Hotline-information published in parish bulletin Information published in the parish bulletin Pro Life Collections 2410 Mother of Divine Holy hour for Life Baby Clothing collected for Birthright. Sale of roses during all Mother`s Day weekend Masses. Rosary for Life March for Life, Washington, DC. Contributions made to A Baby`s Breath. Spiritual Adoption Program Respect Life Committee 2755 Sacred Heart Rosary for the unborn, weekly Pro-Life Memorial Service - St. Augustine Cemetery, annually Prayer Garden and memorial to the unborn outside of Church Pro-Life themes in Homilies Marian Devotions with Pro-Life intentions. Availability of Pro-Life material and religious articles Cooperation with cluster Pro-Life activities to close down an abortion mill in our area St. Gertrude March for Life Attend Pro-Life Dinner Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 25 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

26 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA St. Matthias Respect Life CommitteeCHR(13)CHR(10) Day of Prayer-January 22nd Collect baby clothes for organizations Annual collection to support Pro life program PRO-life literature available in Church and in parish bulletin St. John Baptist Vianney Homilies Handouts and Newsletters Special Collection 2510 St. Margaret We have a parish Respect Life Representative who keeps the parish informed. Collects money, sells roses, collects baby bottles with money Presentation B.V.M. Post card write-ins.chr(13)chr(10)election Notices of Diocesan Guidelines. PPA Queen of Peace Respect Life Committee Participation in annual `March for Life.` Monthly Prayer & Committee Meeting Spiritual Adoption Program or other awareness program relating to Respect Life Issues. Signatures for legislative bills on Respect Life issues. e.g. (Partial Birth Abortion) 2340 St. Luke the Evangelist Adoration and prayer on the Anniversary of Roe v Wade. Speakers at Meetings Appearance with Pro life at AMH Board of Directors Respect Life Sunday/Witness at Abington Memorial Hospital Petitions to President Weekly items in bulletinchr(13)chr(10) 2680 St. John of the Cross Pro-Life Committee - helps awareness regarding unborn, elderly, monthly picket by Abington Hospital, St. David Participation in Respect Life Mass at Cathedral and March for Life in Washington, D.C. Baby Shower for Lakeside School (unwed mothers). Monthly hour of prayerful witness in front of Abington Hospital. Distribution of Archdiocesan Voter Guide. Co-operation with the Pro-Life Union of S.E. Pennsylvania. Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 26 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf

27 Respect Life Programs and Activities PPA All Saints New Respect Life Activities January 2006 Baby shower for Life for Guiding Star and St. Francis Inn St. Bartholomew ioners of St. Bart`s provide gifts to our homebound parishioners at Christmas as well as deliver Christmas poinsettias and Easter mums through our volunteers. Groups meet monthly St. Bernard October events include respect life homilies, donations for unwed mothers home,prayers for mothers and unborn children January events include the above and a baby shower for unwed mothers 1345 St. John Cantius Selling of Roses and carnations on Respect life Sunday in October and in May. Distribution of pamphlets and information about right to Life in October. Distribution of materials and signatures to State Representatives and Senators. Holy Hour in October 1385 St. Leo Baby Shower for unwed Mothers on Mother`s Day Participation in the `40 Days for Life` Adoration on Saturdays of October and Lent 1445 St. Matthew Outreach Respect Life Committee Respect Life roses are received from Pro-Life groups for Mother`s Day, a collection is taken up and that collection goes to the Pro-Life group. Cares Program Collections for charitable organizations Food and clothing drives Baby shower Sale of roses, etc. Our Special Ed CCD program is one that attracts special needs children from all over Northeast Philadelphia and even parts of New Jersey. Annual toy Mass, Meals collected and delivered Our Lady of Consolation Distribution of Pamphlets after Masses several times a year. Homily themes dedicated to this topic two times a year Respect Life coordinator has been appointed. Three new parish inaugarated Fall 2010CHR(13)CHR(10)-- St. Joseph Society for MenCHR(13)CHR(10)-- Altar and Rosary SocietyCHR(13)CHR(10)-- Italian Spiritual & cultural Society 1635 St. Timothy Respect Life Sunday Participation in the March for Life. S.O.U.L. (Save Our Unborn Lives). Weekly Intercessory Prayers. Pro-Life Roses Baby Bottle Collections Report Date: 08/01/12 Page 27 p:\user\rp\info\reports\(currentyear)p145.pdf