Don’t feel like cooking?
Help support Be Not Afraid Ministry and celebrating the Feast of St. John Paul the Great by grabbing a healthy dinner at Panera Bread!
Where: 14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC
When: Tuesday, OCTOBER 22nd From: 4-8 p.m.
Bring the flyer at the link below or show an electronic version to the cashier when you place your order and a portion of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to BNA which supports expectant parents told their babies may die at birth.
Download flyer here:
www.benotafraid.net/panera
October is Respect Life month and we invite you to save the date for a Movie Night showing the movie “UNPLANNED” , based on Abby Johnson’s book. Abby Johnson becomes the youngest clinic director in history of Planned Parenthood, then a life-changing experience turns her into one of the most ardent pro-life advocates in America.
This event is sponsored by the St. Matthew Knights of Columbus and the Respect Life Ministry. We hope to see you.
Teens under 18 years of age must be accompanied by their parent(s) or adult legal guardian.
Space is limited – 250 person capacity. Come early for sign in. (Location: St. Matthew Parish Banquet Hall)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4fa4a822a0f58-respect
Door Prizes: 10 DVDs of the movie UNPLANNED.
Please mark Saturday October 5th from 9-4pm for the annual Respect Life Conference, hosted by the Diocese of Charlotte. This year it returns to the Charlotte area and will be held at St. Vincent de Paul parish in Charlotte.
Annual Respect Life Conference
Saturday October 5th – 9-4pm
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
Keynote Speaker: Bioethics expert & Catholic University of America Professor Paul Schertz, Ph.D.
Dr. Scherz is a professor of Moral Theology and Ethics at Catholic University of America where he focuses on the field of Bioethics. He has done extensive research in the genetics of embryonic development, investigating the theological and ethical implications of biomedical research.
Includes 9am Opening Mass, lunch and the following topics:
- Bioethics
- Prenatal diagnosis
- Scientific abortion research
- End of Life Ethics
- Reversing abortion
There is no cost, but registration is required. Register while seats last:
www.ccdoc.org/respectlife
Sidewalk Counseling Training with Sidewalk Advocates for Life – Charlotte
Learn how to save lives with a peaceful, prayerful method of reaching out to women and men entering the local abortion facility. Sidewalk Advocates for Life is a pro-life organization committed to saving unborn lives and supporting women and men in crisis pregnancies. Join us for the first training offered by our new Charlotte chapter.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
9 am – 2:30 pm
Lunch provided ($15 donation requested)
St. Matthew Catholic Church – Banquet Room
8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
Charlotte, NC 28277
(Click here for a brochure)
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To register or if you have questions please e-mail Fr. Peter Ascik on the contact info below (scroll down to event contact info).
A $15 donation is requested to cover the cost of training materials and program literature. To register and donate, click here: https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/3545
Below are some promotional videos related to the program:
“Saving Generations”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjIGwDesB7k
“Lizanne’s Story”
https://vimeo.com/85324470
The Cathedral of St. Patrick Respect Life Ministry is organizing a Rosary Vigil at the Planned Parenthood (700 S. Torrence, Charlotte) on Saturday August 31.
Mass at 8:00am – Cathedral of St. Patrick
After Mass, meet at the Statue of the Blessed Mother (in the courtyard outside the church), to recite a novena prayer. The group will then decide to walk or carpool to the location. Questions contact Tina Witt at mjwtbw1995 (at) gmail.com.
St. Ann Respect Life Ministry will host its 4th Saturday Mass & Rosary Vigil.
8:00 AM Mass (Latin – Extraordinary Form) at St. Ann parish
After Mass: Rosary Vigil (led by priest or deacon) at Planned Parenthood (700 S. Torrence, Road, Charlotte)
Questions contact Mary Richardson at: respectlifestanncharlotte (at) gmail.com
On Wednesday August 7th at 6:30pm, St. Mark parish will offer their annual Mass & Holy Hour of Reparation for the sins of abortion, contraception, euthanasia and same sex unions. Mass will be at 6:30pm (Latin – Ordinary Form) and have English & Spanish homilies.
A Holy Hour of Reparation will immediately follow Mass, beginning around ~ 7:15pm (led by a priest, or deacon). We will have booklets in English and in Spanish.
Join us on each First Friday through First Saturday at the Cathedral of St. Patrick (1621. E. Dilworth Road, Charlotte) in an overnight vigil to honor the Hearts of Jesus & Mary, to pray for our families, offer penance for our sins (especially abortion), and pray for our nation’s conversion. This is to honor Our Lady of Fatima’s request for prayer and penance.
- Devotion begins with 8pm First Friday Mass, August 2
- Nocturnal Adoration after Mass from 9pm – 8am Saturday August 3
- Holy Hour of Reparation from 9-10pm
- 8am First Saturday Mass
Please consider signing up for an hour here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054daaa62ca0fe3-vigil
All families & parishes invited to participate!
Learn more and sign up for Eucharistic Adoration times at: ProLifeCharlotte.org/two-hearts
Únase cada primer viernes del mes en la Catedral de San Patricio (1621 E. Dilworth Road, Charlotte) a una vigilia nocturna para honrar los Corazones de Jesús y María, orar por nuestras familias, ofrecer penitencia por nuestros pecados y pedir por la conversión de nuestra nación.
La devoción comienza el viernes 2 de agosto a las 8 pm con la celebración de la Santa Misa del primer viernes (Inglés), seguido de Adoración nocturna y concluye con la Misa del primer sábado el 3 de agosto a las 8 am. ¡Todos están invitados a participar!
Para más información o inscribirse para una hora de Adoración, visite:
ProLifeCharlotte.org/dos-corazones
