Respect Life

Ministry

“Every human life, from the moment of conception until death, is sacred because the human person has been willed for its own sake in the image and likeness of the living and Holy God.” Catechism 2319

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HELP LINES:

(all calls confidential)

UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY

 

Women’s Care Center

717-854-6285 or www.womenscarecenter.org

 

Human Life Services

717-846-2384 or hls@humanlifeservices.org

 

(Both located in York)

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Contact Patty Evans

717-999-4025

HELP AFTER ABORTION

 

Project Rachel Ministry

1-888-456-HOPE (4673)

 

 

Rachel's Vineyard Retreats

“A safe place to renew, rebuild & redeem hearts broken by abortion”

Director: Becky Biter

717-788-4959 or undefeatedcourage@gmail.com

PRO-LIFE INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES

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Pattie Evans

Respect Life Chair,

St. John the Baptist Church

Tom Evans

Respect Life Chair, 

K of C Council #8891

 

717-235-8833 or tomevans54@comcast.net 

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MISSION

To highlight the sanctity of life from conception until natural death and to encourage parishioners to actively participate in pro-life activities.

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PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES AT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

  • Bus to Washington, DC for the March for Life in January (along with Knights of Columbus)

  • Coins for Babies (donations to Women’s Care Center & Human Life Services)

  • 40 Days for Life, standing Vigil and praying for the end of abortion in front of Planned Parenthood, York

  • Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat (donating meals or an hour of Adoration)

  • Memorial Service for Babies Never Born; Praying the Rosary for Life the 3rd Sunday monthly

  • Life displays in the atrium and praying the Rosary every Sunday in October (pro- life month) in the main church in front of Our Lady of Guadeloupe

  • Patriotic Rosary and Service during Religious Freedom Week in June

  • Opportunities every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (abortion days) to stand in prayer vigil in front of Planned Parenthood, York and offer other options to moms & babies.

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THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF ABORTION.
Sign up here to stand & pray with us.
September 22nd - October 31st

This year's campaign will run from Wednesday, September 22 thru Sunday, Oct. 31. We will have people standing vigil and praying across the street from Planned Parenthood every hour that they are open.   
 

“40 Days for Life” emphasizes prayer and fasting, peaceful/prayerful vigil and community outreach. For people who cannot get to York, you can participate at home with your prayers and fasting. If you are able to volunteer for an hour or so to stand vigil, we ask you to log into 
www.40daysforlife.com/york and sign up for whichever hours you want to stand with us.

 

Know this: You will never be alone. There will always be a seasoned prayer warrior with you. What about "community outreach?” Don't let that bother you. Just by your presence you are sending a message to people in the neighborhood and those entering Planned Parenthood.
 

If you have never done this before and are feeling apprehensive, talk to us or talk to another parishioner who has participated. This is our 7th year of Fall Campaigns.  
 

Should you run into a hiccup trying to log in or creating an account, call or email Tom Evans, 717-235-8833 or tomevans54@comcast.net. 
 

Please join us in our efforts to save babies, moms & dads from abortion.