Respect LIfe

Respect Life Resrouces

What We Do

We strive to promote respect for life from the moment of conception to natural death. We put into action the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Pastoral Plan by participating in prayer, extending pastoral care, providing education, and affecting public policy. We are in union with the USCCB and the Diocese of Trenton (DOT) https://www.dioceseoftrenton.org in proclaiming human life as a precious gift from God, with responsibilities to God, self and others. We are called to be active in society, with its laws and social institutions, to protect and nurture life at every stage of its existence.

Pastoral Care Resources
The following links provide life-saving and general information. If you prefer a call back or need more information or help regarding a particular situation, please call the parish (732-842-3963) and ask for a Respect Life member to contact you or call the Diocese at 609-403-7157 (Department of Pastoral Care).

This information is provided as a resource. No liability is assumed by the Diocese of Trenton or by St. Mary.

Pregnancy:
The Diocese of Trenton has a Pregnancy Resource list, which includes resources for food, shelter, healthcare, specific crisis pregnancy aid, and safe haven information including Hotline numbers. https://www.dioceseoftrenton.org/pregnancy-resources

Pregnancy Health Issues:
If your doctor told you there is a high risk issue for you or your developing baby, you can contact St. Peter’s Hospital, the Regional Perinatal Center, New Brunswick, NJ, at 732- 745-8600. There are also resources for Natural Family Planning.

Infertility and Other Women’s Health Issues:
If you are struggling with infertility or other women’s health care issues, Gianna is The Catholic Healthcare Center for Women at 732-745-8600. Gianna specializes in natural procreative technology (napro technology). http://www.saintpetershcs.com/Services-Gianna-Center

Post-abortion—Hope and Healing:
Rachel’s Vineyard: www.rachelsvineyard.org or 877-HOPE 4 ME

For general Project Rachel resources, go to www.hopeafterabortion.org or 609-406-7435
National Office of Post Abortion Reconciliation & Healing: www.noparh.org or 800- 5 WE CARE
USCCB: www.hopeafterabortion.com or www.esperanzaposaborto.org (Spanish)

Education:
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/respect-life-program/
NJ Catholic Conference

See the latest stem cell research news at www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/stem-cell-research/index.cfm

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 “Novena Prayer to St. Joseph to End Abortion”

St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church and Guardian of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, the Son of God whom she carried in her Immaculate womb: intercede for us, we pray, that all recourse to abortion might cease in our nation and our world. As your cared for Mother and Child, care for all women who bear the gift of life in their womb. May no harm ever endanger them and may no choice ever threaten the blessing of human life that God has created within. Guard them with your loving protection, at every moment, until His will has been fulfilled. St. Joseph, spouse of Mary and foster father of the Lord, help us build a culture of life that yields a civilization of love among us.

Say the “Our Father,” the “Hail Mary” and the “Glory be” after the novena prayer.