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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the misnamed Women's Health Protection Act, H.R. 3755/S.1975, in September. Now, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has promised to post the bill for a vote on February 25, 2020. This is not about allowing free choice; it's about eliminating choices. Find out how by clicking the article title.

On the 49th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Decision Roe v. Wade, there will be a national day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life, and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. Please join us in our appeal to God for life.

There is a bill currently before the state legislature that would permit abortions for any reason for all nine months of pregnancy, eliminate conscience protections for medical professionals, require taxpayers to pay for the abortions whether or not they have moral objections, and prohibit the adoption of future laws that conflict with any provision of this bill. Please click the article title to find and use the link to make your objection to this bill known to your legislators.

Throughout October, the Respect Life Committee invites and encourages all to pray the Memorare* daily as many times as you like for the end to abortion. At the end of each day, email FlyingC84@gmail.com with the number of times you prayed it. (“Memorare” as the subject) or go to https://relevantradio.com/pray-the-memorare/ and add your prayers to the total count.

The archbishop of San Francisco is calling for a "massive and visible campaign of prayer and fasting" for the conversion of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's heart..." Click the article title for details.

The Respect Life Committee of Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony parish invites and encourages you to participate in one or more of the prayer events listed in this article. Click the article title to see the list.

The Respect Life group is offering free car magnets. Let all those who follow you know that you respect life—from conception until natural death.

Your help is needed to stop the Women's Health Protection Act, which has passed in the House, and is now headed to the Senate. This is the most radical pro-abortion bill ever attempted at the Federal Level (very much like the one waiting to be brought to a vote in NJ). This is not about women's health; it is not about choice; and fighting it is not about forcing our religious views on those who don't share them. Click the article title for more information on what this bill IS about.

Congress is trying to force Americans to pay for abortion with their taxes by removing the Hyde Amendment from appropriations bills. Historically, the Hyde Amendment and similar laws have protected taxpayers from funding abortions, with bi-partisan support, for many years. Make your voice heard. Sign the petition, call your representative, send email or regular mail--speak up! Now is the time to defend your religious freedom and the right to life.

I encourage our clergy, religious and lay faithful to sign a petition to protect congressional legislative provisions in support of life. Please send emails, and write letters to our NJ senators and representatives in strong support of pro-life protections. Click the article title for links to protect life.

If you have questions about the Hyde Amendment--what it is, why it's necessary, why it's not "forcing our views on others", check out the materials on the website link you'll find in this article.

Speak up to defend LIFE! Last November, our Bishop warned us of the dangers posed by the “Reproductive Freedom Act.” (S3030 / A4848). NJ Right to Life has indicated that this appalling bill is getting closer to a hearing and vote. Click the article title to find links where you can make your voice heard.

There are three pending bills that are extremely important to defeat: the HR-5 "Equality Act" and the repeal of the Hyde Amendment on the federal level, and the "Reproductive Freedom Act" (S3030/A4848) on the state level. These should rouse us to action, as they are an assault on life, and on our religious freedom. Click the article title for more information.

The NJ Reproductive Freedom Act provides for the killing of babies with no limitations, infancticide, exploitation of women and sex trafficking, as well as organ harvesting. It removes protection of medical personnel on religious grounds, thus bankrupting religious freedom in this state. Please join us for a rally at the War Memorial Building in Trenton on Wednesday, June 9th, from 12 – 2 PM, to protest this travesty of a bill.

The Supreme Court has announced it will hear the case Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health. The case will pose a fundamental question to the court that challenges aspects of Roe v. Wade: “Whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional.” In other words, is it constitutional to have certain legal pro-life protections before the preborn child is able to survive outside the womb? Click the article title for more information.

On the Human Dignity of the Unborn, Holy Communion, and Catholics in Public Life...click the article title for a link to the letter.

There appear to be no moral issues to prohibit a Catholic from receiving vaccines produced by Pfizer or Moderna. If other vaccines are released that have an illicit origin, Catholics should choose the option that is least morally problematic. I strongly urge everyone to register for the vaccine. I have registered and have an appointment. Please visit: covid19.nj.gov/vaccine.

As the new year begins, there are many issues in society that challenge our Catholic moral and social teachings. Opposition to abortion remains our ‘pre-eminent priority. During the month of January when we acknowledge the 48th anniversary of the fateful Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision, I invite the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Diocese of Trenton to join in a common prayerful response to end abortion. Click the article title for some suggestions.

Our parish Social Justice/Social Concerns Committee will again be collecting frozen turkeys and non-perishable items to fill Thanksgiving baskets those who are in need.