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“You formed my inmost being; You knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise You, so wonderfully You made me; wonderful are Your works. My very self You knew;” – Psalms 139:13-14
All across our nation, thousands of people in communities just like yours are courageously standing up to protect human life. The time is NOW — this is our chance to stand up for the unborn, for the sick, the poor, and the most vulnerable among us.
Parish Respect Life Representatives
The parish Respect Life representative is the link between the Diocesan Respect Life Ministry and the parish. The parish representatives work with their pastor, and parish committee to find creative, inventive and effective ways to proclaim the Gospel of Life to their parish community. If you are interested in becoming a part of your Parish Respect Life Committee, please contact your parish office. They will direct you to your parish's Respect Life Representative. If your parish does not have an assigned Respect Life Representative, please contact Rachel Hendricks at rhendr@dioceseoftrenton.org or 609-403-7192.
The Parish Reps gather twice a year, by County, in the Fall and Spring with the Diocesan Coordinator for Respect Life. At these important gatherings, we hear about diocesan efforts and initiatives, learn about important issues, deepen our understanding about an array of life issues and share good practices and ideas with other liike-minded parish ministry folks!!
Upcoming 2023 County Respect Life Gatherings
(CLICK HERE for printable schedule)
Please RSVP at least a full week in advance - rhendr@dioceseoftrenton.org- Monmouth County - Tuesday evening November 7, from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Location, St. Leo the Great, 50 Hurleys Lane, Lincroft, NJ. - We will meet in the Media Room (also known as the Good Shepherd Room). From Newman Springs Road, you will turn on to Hurleys Lane and pass the Church and then the school on your right. Immediately passed the school, turn right, and then immediately turn left to drive along the front of the Parish Center/Religious Store Building. Make a right at the end of the Parish Center/Religious Store Building and then another right in to the back parking lot. The Media Room entrance is in that back area. You can view the directions from St. Leo’s website here: https://www.stleothegreat.com/directions . Coffee light refreshments will be provided.
- Ocean County - Wednesday afternoon November 8, from 12 noon - 2:30pm. Location St. Teresa Church, 450 Radio Rd, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087. You may find directions by clicking HERE . We will meet in the Faith Formation Building across from the church. There is plenty of convenient parking. Lunch will be provided.
- Burlington County - Tuesday afternoon November 14, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Location Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Center (across the street from the church which is at 1603 Marne Hwy, Hainesport, NJ 08036). You may find directions here https://www.ourladyqop.org/directions/ . Light refreshments will be provided
- Mercer County - Tuesday evening November 14, from 7:00pm - 9:00pm, St. Raphael Church, 3500 South Broad St., Hamilton, NJ , Please use the School entrance; we will meet in the All Purpose Room which is beneath the Church. There will be signage directing you to the meeting space. There are some steps, but a ramp is also available. Please advise if you need the ramp when you RSVP - thanks!
Action Alerts
Respect Life Ministry will email 'Action Alerts' to parish representatives and respect life contacts in reference to timely issues, where prompt action is needed in order to affect upcoming legislation. These 'Action Alerts' usually originate from the NJ Catholic Conference of Bishops or Human Life Action, which works closely with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Anyone can sign up for these 'Action Alerts' directly using the links below.Be the first to learn about new action alerts that impact the dignity of all human life!