RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY

Meetings: Quarterly Meetings from September to May in Papineau Hall. See bulletin for day & time.

Ministry Objectives:

  • To encourage an appreciation for the value of life at every stage.
  • To develop and disseminate material on pro-life issues.
  • To support pro-life events in the parish.
  • To celebrate Respect Life month in October.
  • To support USCCB and Diocesan development and educational programs.
  • To encourage prayer and Eucharistic Adoration in support of life.
  • To conduct seminars and/or host speakers on pro-life issues.
  • To support Birthright in providing aid to those in “Crisis Pregnancies”.

Ministry Initiatives:

  • Coordinate with the Knights of Columbus.
  • Organize the “Field of Crosses.”
  • Coordinate the annual bus trip to Columbia, SC for the State March for Life with Youth Ministry.
  • Schedule a monthly Mass dedicated to Respect Life.
  • Support 40 Days for Life activities including: Rosaries for Life, Life Chain, Vigil at Greenville Abortion Clinic.
  • Collaborate with parish Youth Ministry on Respect Life issues.
  • Sponsor seminars to educate parishioners on all aspects of respect life.

Contact: Larry Staudmeister at 864.882.5755 or email at lstaudmeister@gmail.com

 

Respect Life Members with Youth Ministry Teens at the Rally for Life in Columbia, SC

"Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid!"

Saint John Paul the Second