Ministry Mission Statement: Promote Catholic teaching on the dignity of life from conception until natural death.
Ministry Activities: Monthly meetings include prayer, an overview of the calendar of ongoing activities at the parish, diocesan, and national levels along with a discussion on a topic relevant to human life.
Volunteer Opportunities: All parishioners are invited to attend and participate in monthly meetings and other respect life activities. There are no officers and participants share in the duties of the ministry. There is one Respect Life Coordinator. Consider a time commitment of two to three hours each month to participate in a Respect for Life meeting and other related activities of your choosing
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Resource Requirements: There is no operating budget. Parishioners are encouraged to participate in the yearly Baby Bank Campaign held in October. Monies donated assist the Diocese of Austin Office of Respect Life and Chaste Living and ministries selected by the Respect Life Ministry.
Other Opportunities: Individuals to coordinate activities with the parish priests and parish office to promote the following activities: Respect Life Month (October), yearly National Night of Prayer for Life (December), twice yearly 40 Days for Life Campaign (Spring/Fall), Monthly Prayer Vigil for Life when St. Paul Catholic Church is host. Parishioners are encouraged to consider volunteering with the Gabriel Project or Project Rachel. This list is not exhaustive.
Contact: | Denise Gran |
Email: | [email protected] |