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National Life Chain Information for October 2nd, 2022

Thank you for your stand for the most innocent! May God richly bless you! Life Chain Defenders will participate in this year’s Life chain on Sunday, October 2nd, 1-2p in Lincoln Park in Olean, NY.  All are invited to come at 12:45p for a blessing before the Life Chain begins.  

Some information and instructions on what should take place that day:  

Prayer: Pray before the chain begins: 

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves Proverbs 31:8 

And my people, upon whom my name is called, being converted, shall make supplication to me, and seek out my face, and do penance for their most wicked ways: then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins and will heal their land.  2 Chronicles 7:14 

If you are physically able, kneel for five minutes midway through the chain. If you need to sit, bring a chair.  

Conduct: Let our conduct be Christ-like. Please do not retaliate against those who oppose us. Also, do not confront anyone if they should infiltrate our lines. Pray for them and pray that all would have self-control. Youth and adults alike – please do not eat during the chain (children are an exception). We carry a serious message and wish to be taken seriously. Please refrain from talking. We are there to pray! Thank you in advance for your cooperation!  

Time: If you cannot stay the full time, please leave the chain quietly so others may say in an attitude of prayer. The entire nation is going to be in prayer in different time zones; please remain prayerful after the chain comes to a close.  

Signs:  
Signs may be picked up at Lincoln Park before the chain  

Do not save signs. Please return them immediately after the chain to Lincoln Park so they may be used again next year.  

Spacing: Ensure adequate spacing: 10 – 12 feet apart.  We make MORE of an impact if we are spread out to cover a larger area!

Weather: Bring umbrellas if rainy and chairs for elderly or those who can’t stand for long periods of time.  

Announcements and Bulletins: Please copy and distribute The Life Chain half sheet insert in your Church bulletins before the Life Chain.  

Questions: Email olean.prolife@outlook.com  

 Thank you for your stand for Life!  

And remember we Stand the first Sunday of EVERY month from 1-2p! 

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The U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities is excited to announce a year of service called Walking with Moms in Need. It begins March 25, 2020 on the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s landmark pro-life encyclical Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life).
 
You are essential to the success of this effort. Will you pledge to prayerfully support pregnant women in your community? (Your name and contact information will not be shared publicly.)
 
Clicking the pledge button below will enroll you to pray for pregnant and parenting moms via the monthly Pray for Life emails and also let us know you want to receive information on this nationwide effort. (9 Days for Life subscribers receive Pray for Life automatically, but not the information on Walking with Moms in Need.)
 
Thank you again for your prayers, and we hope you sign the pledge and invite your family and friends to do the same at www.walkingwithmoms.com!
 

                         A Prayer for Pregnant Mothers

O Blessed Mother, you received the good news of the incarnation of Christ, your Son, with faith and trust. Grant your protection to all pregnant mothers facing difficulties.​ Guide us as we strive to make our parish communities places of welcome and assistance for mothers in need. Help us become instruments of God’s love and compassion.

​Mary, Mother of the Church, graciously help us build a culture of life and a civilization of love, together with all people of good will, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen.