Respect Life
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ST. JUSTIN MARTYR RESPECT LIFE
Bros. and Sisters,
Please see the important message below. Lets continue to offer up prayers daily, for the conversion of hearts to choose life rather than death, for their unborn babies.
May the unborn leap for joy in the wombs of their mothers, so that they make come to know that life is a precious gift from God.
Blessings to all......
Harry and Connie Herber
St. Justin Respect Life Ministry
832-877-4553
Dear Day Captains,
You should be receiving an email today from the Houston Coalition for Life announcing the end of the public portion of the 40 Days for Life vigil. On Sunday night Shawn Carney, president and CEO of 40 Days for Life International, officially ended the vigil worldwide. Despite this sad news. yesterday also brought some great news for Texas. Yesterday Governor Abbott issued an executive order that all elective procedures (including abortions) are temporarily being "held at bay" in Texas starting March 23rd. Praise God!
While we are not able to pray together outside the abortion facility, we can still continue the vigil at home through our prayer and fasting. For those of you who are sponsoring an upcoming day, I would encourage you to still gather together spiritually. One way you can do this is by picking a time and a prayer or bible passage, and have people agree to all pray it at the same time at home. Not only does this keep the vigil going but it also helps to keep your church community connected during this isolating time.
If you have any questions please email me. Thank you for your time and dedication during these 40 Days for Life.
God Bless,
Clare Calcote
Programs Director
Houston Coalition for Life
clare@houstoncoalition.com
281-979-2329 (Cell)
713-395-1330 (Office)
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Prolife Rally - Austin, Texas - Saturday, January 25, 2020
Bros and Sisters,
Thank you for your prayers and support in defending life.
St.Justin was well represented with a bus load of saintly parishioners including
Fr. Paul. The estimated attendees was about 6000 from all Christian denominations. We heard from our political supporters that progress is happening to restrict abortions and defund Planned Parenthood.
We all know the utlimate end to abortion will only come when a person has a conversion of heart and chooses the way and the truth and the life who is Jesus Christ.
May God be praised for a successful pro-life rally.
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Join thousands of Texans at the Rally in Austin. It will be held on January 25, at the Capitol in Austin. It will commemorate the 47th annivesary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of 1973, which made abortion legal through out all 9 months of pregnancy. Let's fill a bus with St. Justin Martyr Parishioners.
St. Justin Martyr has 50 seats available. The cost is $30 per seat.The schedule is as follows:
7:00 AM - St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church
8:30 AM - St. Bartholomew the Apostle12:45 PM - Arrive Austin at Brazos Street (between E. 12th St. and E. 13th St.)
3:30 PM - Depart Austin at convenient pick-up location on east side of the Capital Building
7:00 PM - Return to St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church
For more information contact: James DeGhelder at 832-358-5037 or Nan DeGhelder at 281-610-8907.
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This year, like every year, we went out to give sleeping bags and other supplies to the homeless in the Downtown area. When we arrive, they immediately lined up to receive cooked hot dogs and snacks, socks , fleece shirts (provided by the Social Ministry)toiletries, and, of course sleeping bags. I am proud to say we distributed about 100 hot dogs and more than 70 sleeping bags and mor importantly,to see so many volunteers come out with high spirits. Thankyou to all who came out and helped, hope to see you next year!
Respect Life Ministry Mai Tran
Bros and Sisters,
Thank you for taking a stand to pray and defend life. We have completed the 40 days for life prayer period but the mission continues to bring abortion to an end.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers in this ministry.
Bros and Sisters,
A friendly reminder about our prayer vigil day this coming Saturday. October 26th 2019. We will attend 9:am morning Mass then proceed in car pools to the sidewalk at the abortion clinic, Houston Women's Clinic, located at 4820 San Jacinto Street. Houston, Tx 77004. Please note this is a different clinic from the one we have been attending in previous years. They need more prayer warriors at this location. We will conclude by 1:pm, however, you may come and go as you wish throughout the day. Please contact Harry or Connie Herber (832)877-4553 or 832-877-4557 for more information.
Here is the Stand & Pray Protocol:
+ Do not park or enter onto the Planned Parenthood property....Park along street curbs on neighboring streets
+ Stay in a Constant mode of prayer, Rosary, Bible, etc.
+ Avoid Chit-Chat
+ No signs please, except those provided by the Houston Coalition for Life
+ Signs must be held and not place on the ground
+ Please leave the counseling to the trained sidewalk counselors
+ Be charitable at all times
+ No restrooms on site, but you can locate one at nearby business
May God the Holy Spirit touch the hearts of those who are considering abortion to choose life for their babies.
In Jesus' Holy name we pray...Amen
Harry and Connie Herber
St. Justin Respect Life Ministry
832-877-4553; 832-877-4557
"I now have hope."
At least two lives were saved outside of Planned Parenthood this past Monday, October 21, 2019. Sue, a sidewalk counselor, had the blessing of helping both of these women on the sidewalk. However, in both cases, there was another person in the woman's life who positively influenced her choice to keep her baby.
For the first woman, that person was her mother; and for the second, it was her pastor. She had confided in her pastor about the planned abortion, and he reminded her that the baby wasn't just her child; it was God's child. By the time Sue met the woman, she had already decided not to abort. Sue was able to help connect her with the Blue Blossom Pregnancy Centers and the assistance she needed. As the woman was leaving, she told Sue, "I now have hope."
Bros. and Sisters,
St. Justin will be having two days of pro-life prayer vigils this month. The first one will be on Saturday October 26th, 2019.
We will attend 9:am morning Mass then proceed in car pools to the sidewalk at the abortion clinic. Houston Women's Clinic, located at 4820 San Jacinto Street. Houston, Tx 77004. We will conclude by 1:pm, however, you may come and go as you wish throughout the day. Please contact Harry and Connie Herber (832)877-4553 for more information.
The second prayer vigil will be Life Chain Sunday October 27th from 2- 3:30pm. We will be standing along HWY 6th near the 59 Frwy, with hundreds of other Christians producing a chain of prayer reminding people to defend life and end abortion. You may carpool or drive on your own. Carpools will leave the St. Justin parking lot at about 1:30pm. Please contact James and Nan DeGhelder at deghelder@sbcglobal.net.
May God the Holy Spirit touch the hearts of those who are considering abortion to choose life for their babies.
In Jesus' Holy name we pray...Amen
Harry and Connie Herber
St. Justin Respect Life Ministry
832-877-4553
ST. JUSTIN MARTYR RESPECT LIFE GROUP celebrates God’s amazing families
and actively seeks to love God and to love our neighbor.
We do this through prayer and participation.
Who is my neighbor?
God gives us great JOYS to have and cherish.
We actively support:- those seeking Justice and mercy;
practice forgiveness toward the jailed, and
promote the fair practice and dignity of all of God’s workers. >- those who are Old and thereby have years of wisdom to share;
and safe opportunities to live life to God’s fullest measure. >- those who are Young and have God’s unlimited potential to spread wonder;
and seek safety for the exploited. >- and those who Suffer with no voice.
grow in awareness of mankind’s struggles all around us so that we can make a
difference by empowering God’s real and lasting hope among those most in need.
What will this webpage do?- Keep you informed about activities with various SJM groups and
- Connect you to “life” opportunities in the greater community.
How can I get involved?- Call SJM at 281-556-5116 and leave your name and contact information for the Respect Life Group;
- Leave a note at the SJM front office for the Respect Life mailbox; or
- Continue to pray for God’s touch in our cheerful, simple, and daily acts of kindness thus allowing all peoples to seek, know, and love Him more.
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