St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
New Freedom, Pennsylvania
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
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)
Contact Patty Evans
717-999-4025
HELP AFTER ABORTION
Project Rachel Ministry
Rachel's Vineyard Retreats
“A safe place to renew, rebuild & redeem hearts broken by abortion”
Director: Becky Biter
PRO-LIFE INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES
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
MISSION
To highlight the sanctity of life from conception until natural death and to encourage parishioners to actively participate in pro-life activities.
PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES AT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
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Bus to Washington, DC for the March for Life in January (along with Knights of Columbus)
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Coins for Babies (donations to Women’s Care Center & Human Life Services)
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40 Days for Life, standing Vigil and praying for the end of abortion in front of Planned Parenthood, York
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Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat (donating meals or an hour of Adoration)
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Memorial Service for Babies Never Born; Praying the Rosary for Life the 3rd Sunday monthly
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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
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Patriotic Rosary and Service during Religious Freedom Week in June
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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.
September 28th - November 6th, 2022
This year's campaign will run from September 28 thru Nov. 6th. 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.