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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 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.

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.

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. A majority of Americans want to limit abortions, but our legislators keep ignoring us. We need your help to get through to them that they are out of step with their constituents. Click the article title for more information.

On May 14, the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey expressed their sadness and outrage to the Governor’s announcement to support a proposal to radically expanded access of abortion. The bishops reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to serve and stand by all mothers facing a hardship or unplanned pregnancy. More information will be provided on how to oppose this bill in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, click the article title to see some of what the bill would include.

St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta commented on abortion in 1997 while delivering a speech in Washington DC: “The greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a war against the child, a direct killing of the innocent child, murder by the mother herself.”