January 2, 2021 News Respect Life
St. Raymond of Peñafort invites you to a Day of Prayer for Life JANUARY 29, 2021 The public national March For Life has been cancelled. Saint Raymond’s will participate on church property this year. Please review the schedule below. There will be no 10:30 Mass as previously scheduled. To read Statement on 2021 National March For Life click here. Schedule: 8:30 am Mass Immediately following Mass – 3 pm: Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Publicly led prayers throughout the day) The church will remain open for private prayer until around 9 pm 11:30 am – 1 pm – Livestream of March For Life in Parish Hall 12 pm – 2:30 pm – Parish Respect Life Banner Holding 3 pm Benediction All Day: Wreath of Remembrance at the Memorial to the Unborn (chairs will be available for private prayer -no public ceremony) SIGN UP HERE for Adoration. Two adorers are required per hour so that Our Lord will not be left alone, but you can come by anytime. SIGN UP HERE for Banner Holding (children only allowed if accompanied by a parent) Click here to print out a Schedule of Events Contact Liz Hildebrand at hildebrandseven@gmail.com if you have any questions Diocesan Pro-Life Event An evening of prayer led by Bishop Burbidge will be held on Thursday, January 28 at the Cathedral of St Thomas More in Arlington. You’ll be able to participate in beautiful prayer and music led by national performing artist Mr. Steve Angrisano. Have your family be encouraged in your respect for life with Mr. Ennie Hickman of DelRey Collective, our keynote speaker. This will be a great family event. Space is limited; reserve your spot as soon as possible. The Life is VERY Good Evening of Prayer offers the opportunity to participate in person or virtually. To attend in person, you must reserve your spots. There is no cost to attend, Participation is limited to Diocese of Arlington families and youth. First-come, first served. Due to Covid/social distancing, space is limited. Learn more and register for free tickets here. “In a world marked by division, unrest, and fear, the pro-life movement brings together people from all walks of life, each with their own unique mission to promote the inherent dignity of the human person.” Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life |