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Pro-woman IS pro-life, and pro-life IS pro-woman. The idea that abortion empowers women is one of many lies in society that are, in reality, incredibly harmful to women. Abortion advocates perpetuate the myth that women must do violence to themselves in order to preserve their equality and the freedom to advance in the world. Click here to see an abridged article by Kimberly Baker from the USCCB website.

Our bishop, David M. O'Connell, gave a strong and excellent homily on our duty to protect life.

The Hamilton Knights of Columbus Council 6213 will be collecting donations for our Pro Life Charities at both churches on Mother’s Day Weekend (May 11 &1). Please be generous, as these donations help both mother and child!

The Respect Life Ministry of OLS-SA is hosting a group rosary at an online Zoom conference every Wednesday evening at 6:45 PM. We invite everyone to join us in praying this rosary as a group for the express intention of an end to abortion. Click the article title for contact information and details.

You can spiritually adopt an unborn child, by offering a daily prayer for the particular, but unknown, child and his or her mother. If you have not already done so, please pick up a pledge card this week! For more details, click here.

The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption invites you to a Mass for Life at 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 24. Mass will conclude in time to walk to the 11 AM Rally for Life at the Statehouse Annex in Trenton. A peaceful March will follow the rally at 1 PM.

Good Counsel Homes is looking for Residential Advisors, Child Care Workers, and a Case Manager. We are a Catholic, pro-life organization that provides housing for pregnant moms, their children, and babies, while giving them the tools to get back on their feet and be a successful, strong parent. Click here for more information about job opportunities where you can be a resource for new moms.

The psychological and spiritual wounds of abortion can be sharp, deep, and crippling, and can affect both the mother and the father and grandparents. You may feel a deep numbness and may not be able to name the pain or recognize any of the symptoms. Rachel’s Vineyard’s Retreat is a chance for healing, through a supportive, non-judgmental process, in an atmosphere of confidentiality, understanding, and compassion. Click here for more information.

On Jan. 20, 2023, the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton will come together in prayer and solidarity to proclaim the sanctity of all human life. Click here for details.

A recently issued mandate from the State of NJ will force private health insurance plans to cover elective abortions. In addition, the State has provided a $5 million taxpayer-funded grant to "expand the pool of abortion providers". For more information, and a link to respond, click here.

Click here to see how the governor is spending your tax dollars to support Planned Parenthood, abortion facilities, and other abortion "needs". Why can't they spend this money to support crisis pregnancy centers that provide the support women need to choose life?

Click here to see several parish events that will be held during October, Respect Life month.

The number of abortions in the United States each year is appalling, and New Jersey has more than its fair share of them. Click here for more information.

Click here to see part 4 of Understanding the Dobbs Decision of the Supreme Court.

Confusion and misinformation surrounds the recent decision of the Supreme Court that overturned the Roe vs. Wade decision of 1973. This is part 3 of a series of five points that can help make the ruling understandable. Click the article title for details.

This week's myth is that most pro-lifers are religious zealots, trying to foist their morality on others. Click the article title to find the response.

The Respect Life Group of Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony parish has been telling you about all the things we'd like to accomplish, and how we need your help! Now's the time to volunteer! Click the article title for more information.

Please join our parish Respect Life Group to help us raise awareness of pro-life issues within both our parish and the wider community. Every baby in the womb is a human life, made in the image and likeness of God, given life by God. What God has given, man should not take away!

Over the next few weeks, we will share “Abortion Myths” as described by journalist Christine Flowers.

The Respect Life Group of Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony is looking for people who want to join us in activities that promote life. But we know that not everyone is cut out for political activism. That’s why we are also looking for people who want to join us in prayer activities. Click the article title for more information.