Nativity of Our Lord will witness visibly, as a parish to instill dignity & respect for human life from conception to natural death.  We affirm that all human beings are created in the image and likeness of God.  We will pray and work to bring a conversion of heart and mind, for all to be open to God's special gift of life.  We will support those in crisis, and join with those involved in Respect Life work.  We will also inform and educate people of all ages about life facts and issues that threaten precious human life.  We will courageously and unashamedly take a stand for life.

Prayer for all those who have Lost a Child to Abortion during this month of the Anniversary of Roe V Wade (1/22):

Lord of all Life,
You have entrusted us to the care of one another,
And called us to be one Body in Christ.

You call us to rejoice with those who rejoice,
And to weep with those who weep.

Hear our prayer today
For our brothers and sisters who have lost children to abortion.
Help us to understand
The pain that is in their hearts,
And to be a living sign to them
Of your welcome, your mercy, and your healing.

Help them to undergo with courage
The process of grief and the journey of healing.
Never allow them to feel alone;
Always refresh them with the presence of Your Spirit
And of their brothers and sisters in Christ.

Console them with the sure hope
That you love and care for their children.
Give them new strength, 
That even while they grieve what they have lost,
They may look forward to all the good
That you still have in store for them.

Lord of healing and hope,
Give us all the forgiveness of our sins,
And the joy of your salvation.

We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

`by Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life

~Life is precious, handle with prayer~

We would like to thank those who came to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children.

Spring 2019 Campaign 
March 6th- April 14th

Please join us in our prayerful efforts to support those who are vulnerable to abortion, and working in this grisly industry.   We, along with our neighboring parishes have adopted 3 days to cover Planned Parenthood in Saint Paul with peaceful, prayer witness.  We encourage all to pray, fast and witness anytime there or wherever you are during the campaign.  Our adopted days are Tues. 3/19, (feast of Saint Joseph), Mon. 3/25, (feast of the Annunciation) and on March 31st.  Please join us in daily prayer for the vulnerable between 7am-6pm.  

Father Humberto from Saint Marks will also be leading us in prayer at 1pm that Sunday.  If you would like to sign up for an hour or more of prayer go to:  http://signup.com/go/nzjzvFy.    To help us/find out more about this important lifesaving effort, go to 40daysforlife.com or contact Karen McCann 612-964-4522 or karmccann@comcast.net.   Be a part of our community's peaceful/prayerful efforts to end abortion! 

O God, from generation to generation, you have called your people to be the very aroma of life amidst a culture of death. Now it is our turn.  Prepare me. Send me. Use me. I am eager to do my part.  Stir your people everywhere to take up this great work.

This Lent, please join us in reading Shawn Carneys 2nd book, The Beginning of the End of Abortion, 40 Inspiring Stories of God Changing hearts and Saving Lives.  

There are 40 chapters in this book, perfect for reading daily during Lent.  

We will gather after Easter (Date TBA) and share appetizers and dessert while discussing the miracles coming from the 40 Days for Life movement recorded in this wonderful book.  

Please contact Karen McCann at 612-964-4522 to get your copy for $10.  

Thanks for your participation and prayers in advance!  Looking forward to hearing from you soon
 
Karen McCann and Jen Rolfes
Respect Life Coordinators, Nativity of Our Lord parish
 
For any questions, or to help with our efforts, please contact Karen McCann at 612-964-4522 karmccann@comcast.net.

To learn more about this campaign, please go to:   40daysforlife.com  or  plam.org .