10/12/2020 RFL Meeting Minutes

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RESPECT LIFE MINUTES
10/12/2020

OLD BUSINESS:
• Live & Large Rosary Tim continues to make progress making the LARGE Rosary. Drilling holes in 2-3 inch beads a challenge and looking for a 12” metal partand beginning work on cross. Tim would welcomeanyone with carpenter skills to help in construction of this large Rosary.
• Karl has made a ton of progress in developing process for “harvesting” articles for frequent distribution every few days as appropriate which enables timely communication while news is fresh. May eventually drop monthly newspaper although there is concern that we need a vehicle for “local news” communication.… Read More “10/12/2020 RFL Meeting Minutes”

2020 Christmas stamp shows Peruvian painting of Our Lady of Guapulo

2020 Christmas stamp shows Peruvian painting of Our Lady of Guapulo

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CLEVELAND (CNS) — A new postage stamp for Christmas shows detail from an 18th-century Peruvian painting of Our Lady of Guapulo.

The ornate image of Mary holding the infant Jesus by an unknown artist in Cuzco, Peru, is from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The U.S. Postal Service will release the stamp at post offices nationwide Oct. 20.

“Enrobed in a pyramidal gown speckled with jewels and holding a scepter woven with roses and leaves, a crowned Virgin Mary looks down at a similarly adorned Christ Child in her left arm,” the USPS wrote in its description of the stamp.… Read More “2020 Christmas stamp shows Peruvian painting of Our Lady of Guapulo”

Walking with Moms in Need

Walking with Moms in Need

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Walking With Moms In Need is a new program developed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

Your Transfiguration For Life Ministry is working directly with the Archdiocese of Atlanta to implement this new program. This new program will implement educational, pastoral, and action-oriented resources for parish use, such as:

  • Tools for documenting an inventory of local resources for pregnant mothers in need.
  • Ideas for improving parish responses.
  • Prayers for building a culture of life and a civilization of love.
  • Reflections on the teachings of Evangelium vitae, Evangelii gaudium, and Laudato si’.

Why Walking with Moms in Need?
“The challenges can be immense for women in difficult or unplanned pregnancies.… Read More “Walking with Moms in Need”

How to Contact Your Elected Representatives

How to Contact Your Elected Representatives

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One of the best things you can do to support our efforts is to contact your elected officials. And the easiest and best way to do that is through their web sites or email. See how in the instructions below:

Contact Governor Brian Kemp: Click the link to be taken to a web site where you can send your comments to the Governor.

Contact your State Senator or Representative:  This link opens a website that helps you find your state representatives based on your address.

Life is Precious – and Worth Fighting For

Life is Precious – and Worth Fighting For

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Copyright LaurenW

I got the following story from Facebook from old friends I used to work with in Ohio. When I saw this beautiful picture of Lauren and her baby Carson, I was inspired to share her story on our website and newsletter. 

Background: The first sign of trouble in Lauren’s pregnancy was her water breaking at 22 weeks. She was admitted into Akron City Hospital immediately, and spent 81 days in the hospital before going into labor. Carson was born on April 28, 6 1/2 weeks early. Since Carson was still at serious risk, Lauren was moved to an operating room next to NICU for the delivery.… Read More “Life is Precious – and Worth Fighting For”

Very Personal note from grateful parents

Very Personal note from grateful parents

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The day we found out we were pregnant was not a happy one. We weren’t excited, or thrilled. We did not see it as a blessing, or an amazing fortune. Instead, we saw it as a disaster. An unexpected misfortune that we were absolutely not prepared for. With our son only one years old, behind on our bills, and stressed out about our future, we just knew there was no way for us to provide for another child so soon. Diapers, wipes, clothes, a place to sleep, food, childcare, the list went on and on in our heads every single day.

… Read More “Very Personal note from grateful parents”

Rose Procession News and Pictures

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I want to thank everyone involved with the planning and execution of this year’s Pro-Life Rose Procession. Every year we have the privilege of hearing the many stories from people who are impacted by the Rose Procession in a very personal way.  This year was no exception.  The procession makes people stop and think about the 61 million and counting children never allowed to be born.
 
Bringing the Rose Procession to reality does take a village – we had people:
 
  • working the sign-up tables for the two weekends before the procession weekend,
  • advertising the processions through the newsletter distribution list,
  • making reminder calls/e-mails,
  • staffing the sign in tables on procession weekend,
  • recruiting “same-day volunteers” to fill open spots,
  • executing the procession itself, and
  • staffing the after mass table with pro-life magnets, pins, bumper stickers and other pro-life material.
… Read More “Rose Procession News and Pictures”

RESPECT LIFE Meeting Minutes 10/14/2019

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         OLD BUSINESS:

  • TEEN DASH Set for 10/27; Betsy to meet with Peggy to stuff handout bags; Mike to get baby feet, HOPE Center materials and Life Savers to Peggy; Rachel Guy with 40 days to help at event; contact Peggy if you can help that night. Karl has prepared trifold and will get 50 copies for bags. The prayer magnets Tim prepared will also be included.
  • MASS FOR UNBORN Betsy met with Rod for liturgy planning and with Ginger re other logistics. Betsy has aggressive publicity plans including church media, Georgia Bulletin, local parish contact, etc. Plan is to say rosary before mass and invite Marion Hour members to join us (Peggy).
… Read More “RESPECT LIFE Meeting Minutes 10/14/2019”
Chad Wischmeyer Recognition

Chad Wischmeyer Recognition

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Chad’s leadership in the Respect Life ministry was recognized at the October 2019 Respect Life Meeting, and all expressed their appreciation for all he has done for LIFE. We are so blessed to have him in our ministry!

Mike Northway Presenting Chad with a Plaque of Appreciation!