There are a lot of upcoming events!
Mark your calendars-
New Hope Center will be conducting a Volunteer Training Program. Volunteers are critical to New Hope’s ministry! Volunteer Training is available for both men and women leaning to mentor new mothers and fathers in gaining a better understanding of their unique roles and responsibilities facing an unplanned pregnancy. 12 hours of classroom training, August 26, from 9:00am – 3:00pm, August 28 & 29, from 6:00pm – 9:00am, 228 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, KY 41017. Call Denise at 341-0767 ext. 14 or email dnevins@newhopecenter.com for more information and application.
New Hope Center offers Hope, Help and Healing by providing education that encourages abstinence before marriage, helps men and women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy, and offers emotional support for those who’ve experienced abortion.
A Catholic Perspective-Understanding and Preparing for End of Life Decisions, Wednesday, September 13th at 7:00pm at St. Agnes’ Murphy Hall. The evening will be presented by Fr. Ray Enzweiler. Topics covered will be Living Wills, Advance Directives, Extraordinary vs. Ordinary Care. This evening is hosted by St. Agnes Pro-Life Committee. Free and Open to the public. Reservation are encouraged by September 8th calling the Pro-Life Office at 859-392-1500 x1546 or emailing Peggy Piccola at ppiccola@covdio.org.
HUSH-Mark your calendars for the evening of Tuesday, September 26th, (exact time is being determined, please watch for updates) for the showing of the movie HUSH at St. Pius X in Edgewood KY.
This internationally acclaimed, award winning documentary, explores the impact of abortion, miscarriage, and contraception on women’s health. It is especially unique in that it is directed by a pro-choice woman and she works with a pro-life executive producer and a ‘neutral’ producer.
Visit the website to learn more and to see the film trailer (at bottom of page): http://hushfilm.com/ and you can read more below.
Also – spread the word! This is information is vital for all women.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN – KICKOFF SPECIAL GUEST
Join us next Friday for our last interim Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood before the start of the Fall 40 Days for Life Campaign. If you are new to public prayer, this is a good way to first experience it.
FRIDAY INTERIM PRAYER VIGIL
Date: Friday, August 25th
Time: 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, 2314 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Parking: Side streets (closest is on Wellington Place, across from Planned Parenthood) and Holy Name Church, 2422 Auburn Avenue (2 blocks north of PP on same side of the street)
Please come to pray for the closing of Planned Parenthood in Cincinnati and join us in asking the Holy Spirit to inspire a multitude of pro-lifers to take part in the Fall 40 Days for Life Campaign from September 27th through November 5th. This is the 10th anniversary of 40 Days for Life in Cincinnati. We have taken part in every national campaign starting in the Spring of 2008. To commemorate our faithful prayer witness for Life, Shawn Carney, president and co-founder of 40 Days for Life, contacted me to ask to be a part of our kickoff rally! He will be our special guest and you will want to hear his inspiring words on the importance of this campaign.
Date: Wednesday, September 27th (evening of the first day of the campaign)
Time: 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, 2314 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Parking: Side streets (closest is on Wellington Place, across from Planned Parenthood) and Holy Name Church, 2422 Auburn Avenue (2 blocks north of PP on same side of the street)
Plan now to be there and invite your family, friends and pastor. All ages are welcome.
Attached is the general 40 Days for Life flyer. Please post at your churches and on community bulletin boards and let me know where you posted them. Make copies for family and friends. Full color bulletin inserts explaining 40 Days for Life in detail and other promotional materials are available to help you get your church involved. Contact me with any questions or for materials.
Diocesan Pro-Life Mass-Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00pm, Rosary at 6:15pm-Join Bishop Roger J. Foys at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption for this beautiful mass celebrating LIFE! Fr. Nick Rottman from Immaculate Heart of Mary is the homilist.
Cincinnati Right to Life 5KRun4Life – Saturday, November 4 at 10:30am at Lunken Airport.. Register now www.5KRun4Life.org . Highlights of the event include:
Kids’ Dash; Magician; Easter Rising Band; Door Prizes; Basket Raffle ($1 or 6 for $5);Awards for top runners and walkers
Walking Tacos, snacks, coffee, and more!!! Participate as an individual or form a team with a theme!
Special!!! Teams of 8 or more – $10 per member by Oct 23!!!
All proceeds benefit Cincinnati Right to Life
Project Rachel-“May the infinite depth and breadth of Christ’s Divine Mercy remind us that no wound is too great for God to heal.” Pray for Life: April 2016.
If you have an abortion experience in your past, please don’t run from God’s love. Let Him heal your wounds. Contact Project Rachel for information on our healing sessions. All correspondence is confidential. (859)392-1547 or email projectrachel@covdio.org
Monarch Society-If you have participated in Project Rachel, the Pro-Life Office and Project Rachel Leaders invite you to an evening of sharing your thoughts, ideas and insights on ways to reach out to women in need of healing after an abortion. The evening begins with Mass and follows with supper and discussion.
Thursday, August 31st, 6:30 pm
St. Joseph Heights Chapel,
1601 Dixie Highway
Park Hills, KY
R.S.V.P. before August 28 by calling Project Rachel (859)392-1547 or email at projectrachel@covdio.org.
Peggy Piccola
Diocese of Covington
Administrative Assistant
Pro-Life Office
1125 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41011-3115
(859)392-1500 Phone
(859)392-1589 Fax
www.covdio.org/pro-life
“REJOICE ALWAYS, PRAY WITHOUT CEASING” – Thessalonians 5:16-18
