Respect Life Ministries
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Documents
- Myth vs. Fact
- Women's Health Infographic - Espanol
- Rachels Vineyard - English
- Rachels Vineyard - Spanish
- Pierced by Sorrow
- The Truth About Abortion And Women's Health
- Helpers
- 40 Days for Life Flyer - English
- 40 Days for Life Flyer - Spanish
- Statement of Peace - English
- Promesa de Paz - Spanish
- Pregnancy Resources
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Respect Life
The Respect Life Ministry at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church is here to teach respect for
all human life from conception to natural death, and organize for its protection.Team Needed
We are in need of a team of individuals for our Respect Life Ministry Committee. Please prayerfully consider joining! Contact Karen Edmonds at karensedmonds@gmail.com or 713-858-0462.
Pregnancy Resources
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has put together a list of resources in response to reports that women have been unable to obtain treatment for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and other pregnancy-related complications. Hopefully, the resources at this link will remove some of the confusion surrounding this topic. Clarifications on treating pregnancy complications in Texas - Texas Catholic Conference (txcatholic.org)
Post-Roe Misinformation
Please see the documents on the left for information from the dioceses that discuss the subject of abortion in a post-Roe world.
Assisted Suicide
There is a trend toward legalizing assisted suicide in the U.S. This article makes important points on the dignity of persons with disabilities. Article "State laws legalizing assisted suicide violate the Americans with Disabilities Act"Upcoming Events
End of Life course en Espanol - September 12 through September 26. Click here for more information.
Run & Walk for Life Saturday, September 30, 2023, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. All Saints Church (in the Heights) 215 E. 10th Street Sign up with St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus #13357
MOTSY - Saturday, October 14 from 8 a.m. to noon
The Catholic Organization of Life (COOL) will host its annual MOTSY event at the Catholic Charismatic Center. It will conclude with a Jericho March outside Planned Parenthood. This event was created for high school youth, but all are welcome.
White Mass for Catholic healthcare workers - Monday, October 16 at 6 p.m. at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church near the Medical Center. A reception and speaker will follow the mass offered by Cardinal DiNardo. Although this event is geared towards those working in Catholic healthcare, all are welcome and we encourage you to come out and support our Catholic healthcare teams.
Evening vigil for Life at Saint Mary's Seminary - Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. This event will correspond with the national vigil prior to the annual March for Life in Washington DC, occurring concurrently at the national shrine in Washington.
Pro-life day of service - Saturday, January 20 Diocesan-wide assistance to families in need. For more information, please contact karensedmonds@gmail.com or ritascarroll@gmail.com.
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office of Pro-Life also supports many resources:-
Elijah Rising - Resource for human trafficking
- Helpers of God's Precious Infants - Prayer for the unborn
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Los Ayudantes de los Preciosos Niños de Dios - Unase a Nosotros en Oracion
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Jerome's Hope - Support after prenatal diagnosis, miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss
- La Esperanza de Jerónimo - Apoyo despues de un diagnostico prenatal, el aborto espontaneo, nacimiento de un bebe muerto, o la mortalidad infantil
- Pierced by Sorrow - This single-day retreat is for couples and individuals who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss. It is led by peer ministers who understand what you are feeling and have themselves traveled on this journey. The retreats feature opportunities for reflection, facilitated group sharing, and clergy-led prayer.
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Project Rachel - Support after Abortion *Please note that inquiries about all retreats are confidential, but especially for Project Rachel. We want women and men to feel comfortable seeking healing and to know that it is safe to do so.*
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Proyecto Raquel - Apoyo Despues del Aborto Voluntario
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Loving Choice Catholic Pregnancy Help Center is a new center in Spring. The center offers medical-grade pregnancy testing, client advocacy services, referral for ultrasound, pregnancy and parenting classes, an earn-while-you-learn program, and more! For more information about the center or to find out how you can get involved, visit their website at https://loving-choice.org/ or follow them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/
LovingChoiceSpring/
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