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 to the Mother of the Lord for all mothers

Mary, on this day when we honor all mothers, we turn to you.  We thank the Lord whom you serve for the great gift of motherhood.  Never has it been known that anyone who sought your intercession was left unaided by grace.  Dear Mother, thank you for your "Yes" to the invitation of the angel which brought heaven to earth and changed human history.  You opened yourself to God's word and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.  Dear Mother, intercede for all mothers.  Ask your Divine Son to give them the grace of surrendered love so that they could join with you in giving their own "Fiat."  May they find daily strength to say yes to the call to the sacrificial love--the very heart of the vocation of motherhood.  May their love and witness be a source of great inspiration for all of us called to follow your Son.  On this Mothers day, Mother of the Word Incarnate, pray for us who have recourse to you...In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen

~Life is precious, handle with prayer~

Abby Johnson is a former Planned Parenthood clinic director turned pro-life advocate. Her book, Unplanned, tells the story of her journey out of the abortion industry. If you are interested in reading her book, please contact Karen McCann at 612-964-4522 or karmccann@comcast.net. for a copy. This book was recently made into a movie. If you are interested in finding out more, please visit 

Unplanned, the movie trailer

7 am - noon All are encouraged to join in peaceful prayer in front of St. Paul Planned Parenthood. 

5:00 - 6:45 Potluck in Community room at St. Mark's parish (lower church)  

7:00  Gather for PLAM opening prayer rally and candlelight vigil at Planned Parenthood

Featured speaker will be Jennifer Roback Morse, founder of Ruth Institute. Her book is the featured read for our book discussion group.

There will be a blessing for families during Mass and a pizza dinner to follow in Steiner Hall.

Fr. Humberto from St. Mark's will lead prayer at Planned Parenthood at 1 pm.

Anointing Mass will be followed by a luncheon in Steiner Hall.

Join us in the Nativity school cafeteria during donut Sunday following all morning Masses.

Join us in Steiner Hall to discuss The Sexual Revolution and its Victims, by Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D, founder and president of the Ruth Institute.

**About the book: This compilation of 35 prophetic articles spans 2 decades and delves into what the Sexual Revolution is and the propaganda behind it. The issues of contraception, abortion, divorce, the “hook-up” culture etc., as well as its effects on victims like Marilyn Monroe & Taylor Swift, along with so many others among us, is also discussed. Please contact Karen McCann at 612-964-4522 to get your copy for $15-20 or to loan/share a copy.

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 .