Respect Life Ministry

Contact:  Teri McGinley   (708) 798-0622
 

“Respect life from conception until natural death.” (Pope John Paul II) – especially for the most innocent and vulnerable.

Memorial Service for Victims of Abortion 

On Saturday, September 14, 2019, pro-life Americans honored the memory of the more than 60 million unborn victims of abortion during the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children.  Several members of St. Joseph Church/Homewood’s Respect Life Ministry gathered in front of the St. Joseph Church ‘Memorial for the Unborn,’ which is one of three Memorial Sites in Illinois.   Our ‘Memorial for the Unborn’ was donated to St. Joseph Church by the Marion Council 3761 Knights of Columbus and dedicated by Bishop Joseph Perry on June 7, 2008.  The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet were prayed at our Memorial Service

Baby Crib in Church during the month of May 2019

- Respect Life Ministry

Have you ever wondered how you could help make someone else's life better?  The Respect Life Ministry is very happy to tell you that, once again, during the month of May, St. Joseph Parish will have a baby crib set up in the southeast corner of the Church.  LET’S FILL IT UP WITH BABY STUFF! Let’s fill it up to overflowing with diapers, blankets, baby shampoo, baby lotion, baby wipes, pacifiers, baby food, gently used baby clothes, any and all baby goods that you can think of and fit in the crib.  Don’t worry, we’ll make room for whatever you can give.

 
All your gifts will be donated to south side agencies who provide assistance to meet the material, emotional and spiritual needs of women, and their families, by offering hope and giving real help to all who are affected by unplanned pregnancies and who have chosen to give life to, and keep, their babies. 
 
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 
YOU CAN HELP MAKE SOMEONE ELSE’S LIFE BETTER. 
PLEASE HELP.  PLEASE GIVE. 
THANK YOU FOR WHATEVER YOU CAN DO.

  Thank you to all who participated in the 40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign that encouraged women to choose life for their babies.  Thank you also to all who attended the Candlelight Prayer Vigil on 4/13/19 -please see our gathering photo.  We must continue to ask for God’s blessings on our pro-life movement to create a culture of life.