The Mission of the Respect Life Committee is to promote and celebrate, through prayer and educational activities, a consistent ethic of life from conception until natural death. As Catholics we believe that every person is created in God’s image, and we must therefore protect the right to life for all God’s children, particularly the most vulnerable.
We focus our efforts and prayer on the intrinsic evils identified by the Church and the USCCB:
The 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm*.
We also meet the 1st Monday of the month from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the nursery*, childen are welcome.
* Contact Anne or Lisa for information about meetings during this time. See our contact info at the bottom of the page.
Many mothers and fathers find comfort and strength in having their child blessed even before he or she enters the world. It is a great affirmation of life and love for the unborn child, to be welcomed into the church and the family. Currently, the blessing is offered by our pastor twice a year, usually in May and October, which is Respect Life Month.
Many mothers and fathers find comfort and strength in having their child blessed even before he or she enters the world. It is a great affirmation of life and love for the unborn child, to be welcomed into the church and the family.
Our next blessing will be Oct 11th at the 10:30am and 12:30pm Masses
Are you pregnant or trying to conceive? Do you know someone struggling with fertility? Do you want to become more devoted to Our Blessed Mother? Are you seeking a special grace to help with life’s latest challenge? Are you looking for a way to thank Our Lady for blessings already received?
If you answered “Yes” to any of the above questions, then please consider inviting Our Blessed Mother to come stay at your home for a week.
The statue of Mary of Hope is of Our Blessed Mother pregnant with Our Savior, Jesus Christ. Praying to Our Lady of Hope during pregnancy, when trying to conceive, or for the intention of a loved one, can be a source or wonderful peace and grace. Our ministry will bring the statue to your home (or it can be picked up) along with prayers including the St. Gerard Novena.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit, please call Jamie-Lee Lavelle at 631-848-6471 or email: jamielee.lavelle@gmail.com
Spiritual Adoption is a free program designed to pray for babies who are in danger of being aborted. Each January we ask you to spiritually adopt a baby, name him or her, and pray for the baby and parents for 9 months that they may chose life.
To celebrate the end of our program in October, 2020 we encourage everyone to somehow support their local pregnancy resource center as we are unable to hold a baby shower this year. Please visit this website and scroll all the way to the bottom to find your local pregnancy center or maternity home. https://dioceseofraleigh.org/human-life-and-dignity/beginning-life-initiatives
Join us year round in peacefully praying for the unborn, their parents and abortion workers outside of A Woman's Choice at 3305 Drake Circle, Raleigh. Members of our committee are out there on a regular basis, but dates/times vary by month. Please contact us for more information or if you desire to set up a time to go together.
40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40 day campaign that aims to end abortion through prayer and fasting, community outreach and a peaceful all day vigil that we participate in every Fall. From Sept 23 - Nov 1st, 2020, everyone is encouraged to sign up for time slots from 7am-7pm in front of A Woman's Choice and be present as a witness to support life. Please contact us for more information or visit https://www.40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/raleigh
If you've lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or in early childhood, you may feel a very deep loss which few others seem to understand. We pray for you and offer the resources to help you through this tough time.