The
Full-Circle Life Ministry name reflects that God is the author of life from the beginning to the natural end. Many people think of the abortion issue when discussing Pro-Life matters. Indeed, abortion has taken over 50 million lives since 1973. But really, the Life issues span so many more areas. Some are: Euthanasia, Embryonic Stem Cell research, In-vitro fertilization, Natural Family Planning, Same Sex Attraction and Capital Punishment. Our Parish will continue to support organizations like Birthright, but we also hope to further educate the Parish on what the Catholic Church teaches about all life issues. There is so much misinformation. We hope to present articles, mostly through the Bart's Herald, and then provide added information via the website and pamphlets. We will provide ways for parishioners to become involved. Please let us know how to help you. Feedback is always welcome.
Also, if this Ministry is something which you feel called to join, we welcome you! The current Ministry Team is: Jennifer Arel (
contact), Maureen Sullivan and Beth Gruessner.
If you are in a crisis pregnancy and are seeking help, please check out these websites:
St. Gerard's Center for Life
Birthright
Urgent plea about the Human Health Services' threat to Religious Freedom from Archbishop Mansell is addressed in the following two letters:
Statement on the Federal Edict
Letter to Parishes
Also, please check out the following websites to learn more:
USCCB
Hartford Archdiocese
Please join all the Archdiocesan parishes involved in 40 Days for Life. Meet and Greet with speaker Rev. Tom Hickey from Glastonbury.
May 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Life Center Campus, Seminar Room in Meriden. Coffee and Cookies will be served.
May 12, CT Right to Life Convention being held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell. Registration starts at 8:30 followed by Mass, speakers, workshops and lunch. The day ends at 4:30. Price is $40/person or $75 for a married couple. Call Jennifer Arel 860-228-2841 with questions.
