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News and Events
Save the Date
For St. Mary's 16th Annual
Auction and Golf Outing on
October 3rd, 2008.
October will be here sooner
than you think! See
our
auction page for further
information.
Saint of the Day
God’s
love does not distinguish between
the infant in the mother’s womb or
the child or the youth or the adult
or the older person. In each one God
sees His image and likeness.
Human life is a manifestation of God
and His glory.
Pregnant?
There is a Place to Turn:
Catholic Charities knows how scary and confusing
it can be when you are facing an unplanned
pregnancy. Our professional and compassionate
staff can help you and support you as you make
the difficult decision to parent or to choose
adoption. All contact is confidential. We can
also help with other services like medical
issues, housing, financial support and more.
Call (630)495-8008 and (815)532-2034 for
emergency.
Natural Family Planning classes are
held at he St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center
on the first Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9
PM. Contact
kasbuchert@comcast.net or call 630-551-1712
for more information
Birthright of DuPage
is in need of the following items: diapers,
wipes, shampoo, baby wash, lotion, and diaper
cream. Especially sought are gently used
baby clothes, receiving blankets, onesies, sleep
and plays, crib bedding, and gently used
maternity clothes. Please drop off your
donations at the office at 608 South Washington,
Naperville or contact Anne Lysaught at
630-717-5836 for delivery. Please note that the
organization cannot accept stuffed animals,
food, swings, car seats, highchairs or cribs.
These items can be contributed to Sharing
Connections in Downers Grove,
630-971-0565.
Gabriel Project:
We are continuing to ask our parishes for
“Angels”-to assist pregnant women in their
communities through the Gabriel Project. To
volunteer, please contact Women’s Choice Services,
(630) 261-9221. Locations: 123 West St.
Charles Road, Lombard, IL 60148 and 1640 D
75th St. Downers Grove, IL 60515.
Laity for Life: Please ask your priest
for at least one mass per month for Pro-Life
intentions.
Project Rachel is the Catholic
Church’s outreach to those who are suffering in the
wake of abortion. Call the nationwide referral line
at 800-5WE-CARE (800-593-2273) or go to
Hope After Abortion and click on the
heading “Where to Find Help.”
The Michael Fund is dedicated to
intertwining scientific research for the prevention
of genetic defects and the pro-life philosophy.
Visit the organization's
website for further information.
Items submitted by
Carol Vigsnes, Parish Respect Life Coordinator
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God’s
love does not distinguish between
the infant in the mother’s womb or
the child or the youth or the adult
or the older person. In each one God
sees His image and likeness.
Human life is a manifestation of God
and His glory. 
Pregnant?
There is a Place to Turn:
Catholic Charities knows how scary and confusing
it can be when you are facing an unplanned
pregnancy. Our professional and compassionate
staff can help you and support you as you make
the difficult decision to parent or to choose
adoption. All contact is confidential. We can
also help with other services like medical
issues, housing, financial support and more.
Call (630)495-8008 and (815)532-2034 for
emergency.
