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 Cardinal George urges Opposition to HB 6205, IL "FOCA" Minimize

Once again, the Reproductive Health and Access Act (HB 6205) is up for a vote in Springfield, IL. This bill, which would affect our state, is very similar to last year's HB 2354, and has been referred to as the Illinois FOCA (Freedom of Choice Act). Yesterday, the Catholic Confernece of Illinois issued this alert:

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Unfortunately but not unexpectedly, House Bill 6205 was today passed by the House Human Services Committee.  This means the bill is on the House floor and could come up for a vote as early as next week.  We need to make sure our voice continues to be heard in Springfield!
House Bill 6205 was amended in committee but serious problems remain.  Most notably, the bill requires taxpayer funding of abortion, emergency contraception, and other fertility and sterilizations treatments.  The bill also mandates school districts implement comprehensive sex education programs and provides broad immunity protections for those performing abortions.
 
Please be sure to contact your state representative and tell them you are "still opposed to House Bill 6205 as amended because the bill requires taxpayer funding of abortion!"  An updated fact sheet is attached.
 
To find the contact information for your State Representative and State Senator, go to www.ilga.gov and click on Legislator Lookup in the lower, right-hand portion of the page.  You can then look up your State Representative and State Senator by district #, your home or school address, or zip code.  You can also call our offices for assistance at 312-368-1066 or 217-528-9200.
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Please join us in opposing this extreme and damaging bill that would lead to a tremendous increase in lives lost by abortion in our state!
    

 Caritas in Veritate Minimize

A Major Conference on Bioethics and Life Issues

 

In an ever-changing cultural climate, it is crucial for men and women to comprehend the intricate issues that directly impact the Culture of Life! Join us on Saturday March 27, as we explore topics that relate to the Culture of Life through our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI's latest Encyclical, Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth)! Speakers include:

  •  Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., who will reflect on this new Encyclical
  • David Bereit, founder of 40 Days for Life, who will challenge those present to be Christ-centered leaders
  • Rita Marker, international known as an advocate for End of Life issues, will illuminate the dire straights the world will face if Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide are not battled head on

The Conference is being hosted by St. Lambert Parish in Skokie, IL. It begins at 7:30 AM with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and will conclude by 3:30 PM. All Parish Respect Life Coordinators and committee members are highly encouraged to attend, and everyone is welcome.For more details and registration, please click here to access the event flier.
    

 Mission Minimize

 "The Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus' message. Lovingly received day after day by the Church, it is to be preached with dauntless fidelity as "good news" to the people of every age and culture."

~Evangelium Vitae

 

Mission

Through its ministry to parishes, schools, youth groups, colleges and universities, religious and secular media, legislators and all people of good will, the Respect Life Office seeks to transform society into a Culture of Life where every human being is valued and protected from the moment of conception until natural death. 

Following the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop's Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, the Respect Life Office implements a 4-Point Plan for building a Culture of Life:

1) Education
2) Pastoral Care
3) Public Policy
4) Prayer and Worship

We seek to convert hearts and minds on a wide range of life issues including Abortion, Post-abortion Healing, Euthanasia, Chastity Education, Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Human Cloning, Capital Punishment, Ethical Vaccines, Fertility Issues and Artificial Contraception.
    

 Respect Life Calander 2010 - 2011 Minimize
March
27            *Respect Life Office’s Annual “Gospel of Life” Conference with Cardinal George
 
April
20           Project Rachel Priests Training, Mundelein Seminary
 
May
9            Mass for Expectant Mothers, Celebrated by Cardinal George, Holy Name Cathedral
 
August         
             *40 Days for Life Day Captain Training, date t.b.d.
              “Gearing Up for Respect Life Month” regional meetings for PRLCs, dates are t.b.d.  
 
September
8              Seminar for Priests on Pastoral Care for Couples with Infertility
12           *Celebration of Life Mass with Cardinal George – Committee Commissioning!
               *Candlelight Vigil Kick-Off for 40 Days for Life at Albany Abortion Clinic, dates t.b.d.
               *Life Night VI" Youth Rally with Jason Evert, date t.b.d.
               *Jason Evert speaking tour in schools and parishes, dates t.b.d.
 
October            Respect Life Month!!!
3              *Respect Life Sunday!!
 
 
November
21            *Annual Benefit Dinner for Respect Life Office Chastity Education Initiative!
 
December
12           *Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
28           *Feast of Holy Innocents – Parish Activity: Host a special prayer service or Mass in honor of the victims of abortion.        
          
January 2011        
15             *Archdiocesan “Mass for Life” with Cardinal George
21-25       *March for Life Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C.
22            *37th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade – Parish Prayer Vigils in Chicago
29            SpeakOut Illinois Conference
 
 
    

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