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SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPAIGN
Fr. McGivney Declared “Blessed”
The Knights of Columbus of St. Mary’s by the Sea are proud to announce that Pope Francis has approved the promulgation of a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of the founder of the Knights of Columbus, Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney, a Connecticut priest who served his flock during the pandemic of 1890, before himself becoming ill and dying of pneumonia. Father McGivney is best known for founding the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, CT in 1882
The pope’s action means that Father McGivney can be declared “Blessed,” the step just prior to sainthood. An additional miracle attributed to Father McGivney’s intercession will be required for his canonization as a saint. The beatification Mass for Father McGivney is currently scheduled for October 31, 2020, in Connecticut.
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This weekend is the start of our April Showers Baby Bottle Campaign for Pro-Life. Parishioners can take home a baby bottle provided by us, fill it with all of their spare change and return the bottle by April 30th. All your donations will go towards helping women who have chosen life for their babies
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The movie, “Unplanned” was released in theaters this past Friday and follows the true-life events of former abortion clinic director Abby Johnson and her journey of transformation.
All Abby Johnson ever wanted to do was help women. She became the youngest clinic director in the history of Planned Parenthood and was involved in upwards of 22,000 abortions. This was, until the day Abby saw something on an ultrasound that changed everything she thought she believed in. This led Abby to quit her job at Planned Parenthood, join her former enemies at 40 Days For Life, and become one of the most ardent pro-life speakers in America.
The movie, “Unplanned” is playing locally at a number of theaters, and although the central theme is focused on the reality of abortion, the movie also gives hope to those who’ve had an abortion or worked in the abortion industry. Unplanned is a powerful story and one that shows that the Gospel is powerful, transformational and for all people. Abby’s transformation will help audiences see that God’s forgiveness is real, and through Christ’s life, death and resurrection, one can find complete healing. Check your local theater for show times.
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring an event with the proceeds to help children with special needs attend camp. Please help us and show this flyer at Panera Bread on Saturday, January 12th from 4 pm to 8 pm.
