“All together, we must build a new culture of life: new, because it will be able to confront and solve today's unprecedented problems affecting human life.”

Saint John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae 95

“Todos juntos debemos construir una nueva cultura de la vida: nueva, para que sea capaz de afrontar y resolver los problemas propios de hoy sobre la vida humana.”

San Juan Pablo II, Evangelium Vitae 95

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As Catholics we must share God’s love with others. When someone is facing great trials, we need to meet them where they are, walk with them on their journey, intercede for them, and be open to sharing Christ's love.

Below are ways you can serve our brothers and sisters in need this Respect Life Month:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PREGNANCY CENTER

Pregnancy Resource Centers help pregnant women in need. You can visit your local pregnancy resource center or schedule a tour! Take your Respect Life Group, Confirmation Class, or Young Adult group and learn how the center can help pregnant women in need. Many pregnancy centers need volunteers to collect and sort baby items or share information, this is a great way to introduce your parish community to the center and serve pregnant women in need.

Find your local pregnancy resource center by following the link and tying in your zip code: Optionsforpregnancy.com

HOST A DRIVE

During the month of October many parishes host a baby shower, diaper drives, or baby bottle fundraisers for pregnancy resource centers in their area. These are great ways your parish community can support pregnant and parenting families in the area.

HELP PREGNANT OR PARENTING FAMILIES IN YOUR PARISH COMMUNITY

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles serves those in need within Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. They provide food, clothing, furniture, appliances, housing and resources for individuals and families in need of assistance.

To volunteer, find the conference nearest you by contacting your local Catholic Church and asking if they have a St. Vincent de Paul Conference of Charity. If there is not a Conference of Charity at your Catholic Church, please call the Vincentian Services Department at 1-888-552-7872 or email: [email protected].

If you need additional resources, please contact:

Michael Donaldson, [email protected] 
 or call (213) 637-7047