January 16-24 Nine Days for Life Novena

9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.

Find more information on their website here: https://www.respectlife.org/

January 19th—Mount Vernon 5:30 pm

St. Vincent de Paul Mass with the Intention for the Safety of the Unborn 

January 19th—Washington D.C. March for Life

Bishop Fernandes will be there, see details in the announcement below about a pilgrimage.

January 22nd—Columbus 10:30 am St. Joseph Cathedral,

Respect Life Mass with Bishop Fernandes

Roe Remembrance at Ohio Statehouse will follow. 

Carpool to these Columbus Events by calling Pat 614-271-9718 by January 17th.

St. Patrick's 2024 March For Life Pilgrimage 

Depart: Wednesday, January 17th at 1:30 p.m.

Return: Saturday, January 20th at 10:00 p.m.

Our pilgrimage will include: The Vigil Mass for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, March for Life Expo, Annual National Prayer Service, US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Saint John Paul II National Shrine, National Monuments, Prayer at Planned Parenthood, Street Evangelization in D.C., and more!

This is a pilgrimage open to families. We hope that most minors will be accompanied by an adult, but exceptions can be made.

Cost: $150/person to cover transportation, housing, and food. Scholarships for individuals and family groups are readily available. (We will be sleeping on the floor at Sacred Heart Church in Bowie, Maryland. We can accommodate families with infants.)

Protecting God’s Children (PGC) is required for anyone 18 and older. PGC classes and fingerprinting must be completed as soon as possible. More information and instructions can be found on the registration forms.

DEADLINE EXTENDED!*******

Registration forms and a $50 deposit ASAP.

The remaining $100 is due by January 10th.

For more information, contact Lorraine Vance: vances@embarqmail.com or 740-965-2674