Action Items

A few months ago, Pro-Choice Democrats in the
House of Representatives passed the most      partisan Appropriations Bill in history, which was devastatingly stripped of all pro-life protections, including the Hyde Amendment, for the first time since 1976. This means that the House voted to force Americans to pay for abortions with their tax dollars, despite the fact that their constituents are not supportive of such a move. 
 
At the time, our hope was that the Senate would right the course and reintroduce Hyde and other protections into the final version of the bills before passing them.  
 
Unfortunately, they have done the opposite. Now, the possibility of your taxpayer dollars  funding abortion hangs in the balance.  
 
Take action and contact NY Senators:
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at (202) 224-4451
Senator Chuck Schumer at (202) 224-6542

The Catholic Action Network (CAN), an arm of the New York State Catholic Conference, gives us all a larger voice in the halls of government. Through their email and social media alerts, CAN reaches tens of thousands of Catholics like you to provide educational updates on the important issues being debated and to provide you with the tools to simplify the process of contacting your elected officials.
New York State Catholic Conference--Catholic Action Network: https://www.nyscatholic.org/action-center/

Visit the USCCB Action Center to view current action alerts and sign up for future alerts so that you can contact your elected representatives to express your concerns and opinions on upcoming legislation.
https://www.usccb.org/take-action

Every Thursday at 10p and Sunday at 10a, EWTN hosts the show, Pro-life weekly
watch episodes free here:https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-pro-life-weekly

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.