URGENT! Action Needed
February 25, 2021 by ·
Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Taxpayer Funding for Abortion in COVID Relief Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote as soon as tomorrow (Friday) on a new COVID relief bill, called the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that addresses the needs of many vulnerable people related to the pandemic. The Senate is expected to vote as soon as next week. Unfortunately, unlike previous COVID relief bills, this bill appropriates billions of taxpayer dollars that are not subject to longstanding, bi-partisan pro-life protections that are needed to prevent this funding from paying for abortions.
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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is communicating to Congress its strong opposition to any taxpayer funding of abortion as part of this legislation, saying that the Hyde Amendment policy must be included before this bill moves forward. Your voice is critically needed today to tell your representatives in Congress to support amendments that prevent abortion funding and to work for their inclusion in the final bill.
Contact Your Representative Regarding the Equality Act
February 23, 2021 by ·
This week the US House of Representatives is expected to vote on “The Equality Act.”
While everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, this act would actually discriminate against the faithful and many groups in our society.
The Equality Act would actually: punish faith-based organizations, such as charities and schools–who serve everyone in their communities–simply because of their beliefs; force girls and women to compete against boys and men for limited opportunities in sports; and force girls and women to share locker rooms and shower spaces with biological males, who identify as women! It would also risk mandating taxpayers to fund abortions; force people in everyday life–and especially health care workers–to support gender transition; and expand what the government considers a “public” place, forcing even some parish halls to host functions that conflict with Catholic beliefs.
How does this promote equality?
Please contact your Congressional Representative and US Senators today and ask that they oppose this Act.
Click the link below to log in and send your message:
https://www.votervoice.net/
Happy First Anniversary to Archbishop Pérez
February 19, 2021 by ·
Yesterday marked the first anniversary of Archbishop Pérez’s installation as our shepherd. To mark this occasion, the Archdiocesan Office for Communications has compiled a brief video montage featuring some highlights and memories. Please click here to enjoy the video.
Please join in prayerful gratitude for the Archbishop’s leadership, most especially as we continue to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide Archbishop Pérez as a successor to the Apostles and may God grant him many years in service to our local Church.
What Makes for a Good Homily?
February 19, 2021 by ·
What Makes for a Good Homily?
What Makes for a Good Homily?Your insights on this question are sought through a national study partially funded by a grant from the Confraternity of Christian Faith of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic Biblical Association. This effort, called the Parables Project, is focusing on the preaching of Jesus’ parables.
Please help us gain new insights by going to www.parablesproject.org and completing a 15-minute survey. Thanks!
Weekly Message from Monsignor McCormac
February 18, 2021 by ·
Check out the most recent message from Monsignor!
PREP Classes Cancelled Monday February 15
February 15, 2021 by ·
Due to the unpredictability of the timing for the severe winter weather forecast for tonight, and out of an abundance of caution for everyone involved in our PREP, Monday evening PREP classes for February 15 have been cancelled.
Parents of students in Levels 1 through 6 on Monday evenings are most welcome, indeed encouraged, to bring their children to PREP tomorrow evening, Tuesday, February 16.
The Kindergarten class will NOT meet this week. The Kids of God Group will meet online on Tuesday evening.
Weekly Message from Monsignor McCormac
February 11, 2021 by ·
Check out the most recent message from our Pastor!
“Father Augustus Tolton and the Black Catholic Experience in America,”
February 7, 2021 by ·
All are invited to virtually participate in a Zoom event entitled, “Father Augustus Tolton and the Black Catholic Experience in America.” This event will feature Reverend Stephen D. Thorne, Pastor of Saint Martin de Porres Parish. Father Thorne will share his reflections on the life of Father Augustus Tolton, the first African-American priest to be ordained in the United States, whose cause for canonization is under way. In sharing Tolton’s story, Father Thorne will also speak about the past and present experience of Black Catholicism in the United States and where he sees new opportunities for growth and renewal in the Church today.
The event is co-sponsored by the Collegium Institute for Catholic Thought & Culture. For more information or to register for the event, please visit eventbrite.com/e/fathe….
Please Support the Catholic Charities Appeal
February 5, 2021 by ·
