From natural conception to natural death
In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month. Help build a culture that cherishes and protects every human life by participating in these Respect Life drives in our Family of Parishes.
Diaper Drive for Haitian Refugees
October 17-25
Donations of wipes and diapers (especially preemie sizes) will be accepted at St. Bernard (back of church) & St. Clare (Cedar Ave vestibule) to benefit the Haitian refugees in Springfield.
A special Drive Thru Donation Day will be held on October 24 from 9:00 AM-Noon at St. Clare. Anyone is welcome to donate! Drop off your donations behind the school (enter off of Salvia Avenue).
Respect Life Baby Jesus Shower
Month of October
Donations of all sizes of diapers, wipes, and/or new or gently used baby clothing will benefit Old St. Mary’s Pregnancy Center. Donations can be placed in the play yard in the St. Bartholomew Narthex.
Monetary donations can be made out to “Old St. Mary’s Pregnancy Center” and placed in the collection basket in an envelope labeled “Respect Life Baby Jesus Shower.”
Contact Rose Bird with questions.
More Respect Life Resources
Respect Life Novena
Join thousands of Catholics praying the Respect Life Month Novena, Thursday, October 22, through Friday, October 30. Get daily intentions, brief reflections, and more.
Learn More
Find more information and resources on pro-life issues on RespectLife.org. All resources are provided free of charge, in support of the Church's mission to proclaim that every human life is a precious gift from God.
Contact or Join the OLODP Respect Life and Human Dignity Ministry
This group meets on the first Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM in the Assumption Parish Center (Providence Room) to discuss ways to raise awareness, collect items for those in need, support local groups etc.