The January Respect Life focus is on the Unborn. During the month of January we recall the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, legalizing abortion in the United States. Be present for the mothers who are struggling with a difficult pregnancy. Be present for the legislators who have the power to enact laws to protect human life. Please join one or more of the events during January as we stand up for the unborn.
For our spiritual work of mercy, please join in the USCCB’s 9 Days for Life Novena. Sign up to receive the daily email reminders to pray along with Catholics across the archdiocese & across the nation here…
**Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday at the local abortion facility on General Pershing & every Saturday at the Planned Parenthood site.
January 19
New Orleans Right to Life's 18th annual Proudly Pro-Life Award Dinner will be held Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Chateau Country Club in Kenner. Cocktails are at 6 p.m.; the dinner begins at 7 p.m. Contact Peg Kenny to purchase tickets: 504-442-9079; [email protected].
January 20
Memorial for the Unborn Prayer Service will be held at St. Patrick’s #3 Cemetery, 202 City Park AVE (near Canal BLVD), NOLA on Friday January 20 at 2pm with Archbishop Aymond leading the prayers. All are invited to attend. Download the flyer here…
https://respectlife.arch-no.org/ckeditor_assets/attachments/100/janunbornmemorialflyer.pdf
Weekly prayer ministries at abortion facilities…
This year we have 5 Saturdays in April, July, September, & December. Would you consider taking one of these 5th Saturdays to be present for the mothers & their unborn children as a witness for life?
January 21
Fr. Mariano Veliz’s apostolate at St. Anthony of Padua Church “Preach My Psalter.” Saturday morning Holy Hour with Adoration, the Rosary, & Benediction from 5am - 6am with the Sacrifice of Holy Mass following at 6:10am. During the Holy Hour, Fr. Mariano will be available for the Sacrament of Penance. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Preach-My-Psalter/834349966596342
January 21
The Good Shepherd Parish Pro-life group will be at the Women's Health Care Center at 2701 General Pershing, New Orleans, to pray and witness from 11:00 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. Msgr. Nalty, their Pastor, joins them whenever possible.
The Monday Night Disciples (a men's Catholic group) will be on the neutral ground across from Planned Parenthood, at 4636 S. Claiborne Ave. starting around 9:15 a.m. and will be saying one Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Stations of the Cross.
The Immaculate Conception Respect Life Committee will be praying a Rosary at the Planned Parenthood site 4636 S. Claiborne AVE at 9:15am.
Wilson Breaux’s Pro Life Apostolate will be at Planned Parenthood, 4600 block of S. Claiborne AVE from 8:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting)
Weekdays…ongoing…
Wilson Breaux’s Pro life Lay Apostolate will be going to Women's Health Center at 2701 General Pershing, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from ~8:30am - 11am.
“The New Year is coming so please think about making a New Year’s resolution to join us, perhaps one time per month.” Contact Wilson if you can help… 504-888-7881
January 21
Louisiana Life March South will be held Saturday January 21 in Baton Rouge. Life March South activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. with pre-event remarks and program at Galvez Plaza behind the Old State Capitol. The March for Life will begin at 10 a.m., concluding at or near the State Capitol at 10:45 a.m. At that point, the formal program of the event will begin. Visit Louisiana Right to Life’s site for more information… http://www.prolifelouisiana.org/events/lalifemarch/southmarch.html
January 23
The next Compassionate Burial for Indigent Babies (CBIB) funeral will be held in January 23 with a funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua at 4640 Canal ST, New Orleans with the burial at St. Patrick’s #1 Cemetery 5000 Canal ST, New Orleans (in the back by the mausoleum).
Contact Lise Naccari for more details at 504-202-3111 or [email protected].
Learn more about CBIB here… https://www.facebook.com/compassionateburialsforindigentbabies/?fref=ts
January 26
Louisiana Right to Life hosts their annual Geaux Forth Rally in Washington DC in conjunction with the National March for Life on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The rally will be at 5000 Seminary Road, VA 22311 and the cost is $20 per person.
January 26
7th Annual Luncheon & Baby Shower to benefit ACCESS Pregnancy Center, will be at the St. Dominic’s KC Hall, 6254 Vicksburg St., New Orleans. Doors open at 11 AM; the Pro-life Rosary will be recited at 11.30 AM; lunch will be served after. The cost is $20. Those attending are requested to bring a baby item (onesies, baby bottles, nappies etc. or a donation). For questions please contact Judy Legett Martin 504-835-4777 or 504-301-5517.
January 27, 2017
Join the many who will March for Life in Washington DC for the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade
Official March for Life activities will be held at the Renaissance DC Downtown Hotel, 999 9th St NW, Washington DC, 20001
Telephone: 202-898-9000
please visit the March for Life official website’s trip planner…