Respect Life Month / Mes del Respeto a la Vida

During the month of October, Catholics in The USA specifically pray for the gift of all human life from conception to natural death. As a parish, we are also praying for guidance as we pursue the formation of a Respect Life Ministry.
Opportunities for prayer for Respect Life and the Creation of a Ministry at St. Andrew,
- Offer a daily prayer and reflection with information from Respect Life Exhibit in the Narthex.
- Join the Nocturnal Adoration, in Spanish, on October 4 in the church from 7 PM to 6:30 AM.
- Pray the Holy Rosary Wednesdays at 8:30 AM in the chapel - Sponsored by the Over 55 Club
- Pray the Holy Rosary on October 14, at 6 PM, in the Family Center - Sponsored by the CCW
- Rosary Intentions
- Respect Life Novena from October 15 to 23 (M-F at 9:30 AM, Tuesday at 7:30 PM [Sp], Saturday at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM [Sp] and 11 AM.
- Copy of Novena
- If you cannot join us in person, you can still join us in prayer! Text STALIFE to 84576 and you will automatically get the novena prayers every day.
- Holy Hour on October 23, at 6PM, in the church
- Holy Hour for Life: Based Upon Reflections of Saint John Paul II
- Holy Rosary [Sp], on October 23, at 7 PM in the church – Sponsored by the Garden Ministry
- Intercesiones del Rosario pro Vida
- Participate in Diaper Drive for the Pregnancy Aid Clinic. Collection bins can be found in the narthex – Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
- Sign up to dedicate one hour of Prayer for Respect Life in front of the Blessed Sacrament (adoration is encouraged, but time in front of the tabernacle works great as well) any week from October 1, 2025 through January 24, 2026. Sign-up below.
- Join Respect Life activities at other parishes.
Durante el mes de octubre, los católicos en EEUU oramos específicamente por el don de la vida desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural. Como parroquia, también estamos orando para que el Señor nos guíe en el proceso de formación de un ministerio de Respeto a la Vida, Justicia y Paz.
Oportunidades de oración por el Respeto a la Vida y por la formación del Ministerio en San Andrés, durante el mes de octubre
- Ofrezca una oración y reflexión diaria con información de la Exhibición Respeto a la Vida en el Nártex.
- Únase a la Adoración Nocturna, en español, el 4 de octubre de 7 PM a 6:30 AM en la iglesia.
- Rece el Santo Rosario los miércoles a las 8:30 AM, en la capilla - Patrocinado por el Club de Mayores de 55.
- Rece el Santo Rosario, el 14 de octubre a las 6 PM en el Centro Familiar - Patrocinado por el Gremio de Mujeres.
- Novena Respeto a la Vida, del 15 al 23 de octubre (lunes a viernes 9:30 AM, martes 7:30 PM, sábado 5 PM, y domingo 8:30 AM y 11 AM).
- Copia de la Novena
- Si no puede unirse a nosotros en persona, ¡aún puede unirse a nosotros en oración! Envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra SPSTALIFE al 84576 y recibirá automáticamente las oraciones de la novena todos los días.
- Hora Santa, el 23 de octubre, a las 6 PM, en la iglesia
- Santo Rosario, en español, el 23 de octubre, a las 7 PM en la iglesia - Patrocinado por el Ministerio del Jardín.
- Intercesiones del Rosario pro Vida
- Participe en la Campaña de Colecta de Pañales para la Clínica de Ayuda al Embarazo. Los contenedores de recolección se pueden encontrar en el nártex - Patrocinado por los Caballeros de Colón.
- Regístrese para dedicar una hora de Oración por el Respeto a la Vida frente al Santísimo Sacramento (se recomienda la adoración, pero también puede ser frente al Tabernáculo. ) cualquier semana desde el 1 de octubre de 2025 hasta el 24 de enero de 2026. Regístrese a continuación.
- Únase a las actividades de Respeto a la Vida en otras parroquias.
Commitment to Prayer / Compromiso a orar
Events Around the Archdiocese
Infertility
- Springs in the Desert is a new ministry designed to support couples experiencing infertility. Rather than trying to solve the problem, this is designed for accompanying couples through their hardship.
- Oct 4 - St. Thomas Apostle - Navigating Infertility and Faith
- Oct 15 - Thrive at the Mill in Canton - A Restorative Approach to Infertility with Carrie Huebner, PA-C, info@santacasacenter.com.
- Oct 25 - Holy Spirit - Infertility Awareness Workshop
St. Brigid is hosting dinner and a movie on St. Carlo Acutis on Saturday, Oct. 4, a life chain on Sunday, Oct. 5 and a holy hour for life on Monday, Oct 6. Contact respectlife.saintbrigid@gmail.com for more details.
St. Oliver is hosting a life chain on Respect Life Sunday, October 5, as well as a cemetery of the innocents display.
Additionally, several parishes are participating in 40 Days for Life, a peaceful and prayerful witness effort outside of local abortion centers. Check out the website to find a location near you.
All are invited to walk or run a 5K piece of a cross-country, pro-life relay taking place September 5 – October 25. The cross-shaped course launches from New York City, San Francisco, Fargo and Austin. Visit liferunners.org/across to register and get your event t-shirt. Press release | Flyer
Additional Resources
- Archdiocese of Atlanta Respect Life website
- Pregnancy Aid Clinic
- Adoption Resources
- For those facing a difficult prenatal diagnosis
- For those who have experienced miscarriage or infant loss
- Ethical fertility treatment/GYN Care
- Healing after abortion
- End of life issues
- Respect Life covers a range of important issues.
- Contraception
- Prison Ministry
- Death Penalty Abolition
- Criminal legal reform (gun laws, mass incarceration, and solitary confinement
- Racism
- Check out the upcoming "Racial Justice Speaks" personal spiritual formation program coming to St. Andrew
- Justice and Peace links (care for creation, ethical trade, HIV/AIDS ministry, human trafficking, immigration, poverty)
- Disabilities Ministry
- For the Love of Ryan - migraine research and suicide prevention
- 5 free therapy sessions offered here
