-
-
40 Days for Life - Fall 2024
During this most important time, we ask you to pray with us for the unborn and their parents, to join us in the Stations of the Cross and the Rosary, and to help us in our collection of much needed baby items for mothers in need.
Our Catholic faith teaches us that all human life, from the moment of conception, is sacred and must be protected from all harm. Never has your support and your voice for the unborn and for pregnant mothers been more critical. Please help us to support God's children who cannot yet speak for themselves.
Please see the list of activities and collection needs below.
Let us know if you have questions or would like to help in our efforts by emailing us at [email protected].
* CLICK HERE for a printable flyer with a full schedule of events.
* CLICK HERE for a list (printable flyer) with a full list of items being collected for local pregnancy centers. The collection will run from Sept. 25 through Nov. 3.
Fall 2024 - 40 Days for Life Campaign:- Wednesday, September 25: Opening Mass at 5pm - St. Paul Church
- Saturday, October 5: Children's Rosary at 10am - Sacred Heart Church
- Friday, October 11: Stations of the Cross following 5pm Mass - St. Paul Parish Green
Stations of the Cross will begin immediately following 5pm Mass on the Parish Green. If raining, Stations will be inside St. Paul Church.- Saturday, October 12: Rosary at 12pm - St. Paul Parish Green
In addition to praying for babies in the womb and pregnant mothers, we will pray for peace in America and around the world as part of the international ‘Public Square Rosary Rally’ movement.- Monday, October 14: Eucharistic Adoration from 7:30am to 7:30pm - St. Paul Church
Adoration will begin immediately following the 7am Mass and will continue for 12 hours. Parishioners are invited to sign up for as many 1-hour intervals as desired. The final hour of Adoration will be from 6:30-7:30pm.
Click here to sign up.- Saturday, November 2: Closing Mass and Laying of Flowers following 4pm Mass - St. Paul Church and Memorial to the Unborn.
The 4:00pm Vigil Mass Intercessions will be specific to the 40 Days for Life campaign. Flowers will be placed at the Memorial to the Unborn immediately following Mass.
COLLECTION OF BABY/MATERNITY ITEMS FOR LOCAL PREGNANCY CENTERS
As part of the 40 Days for Life campaign, we are holding a collection for the local pregnancy centers listed below. The collection will be ongoing from from September 27 through November 6- Birthright (Meriden).
- Carolyn’s Place Pregnancy Care Center (Waterbury)
- Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center (Torrington)
Please see the list below for specific items that are being requested.
Items can be left in the Pak-N-Plays at the church entrances. If you have any questions, please contact Fayne at [email protected]. Thank you!
Birthright (Meriden)* New/unworn newborn and 0-3 month clothing, also 2T-4T boys and girls, socks* Burp cloths* Receiving blankets, car seat blankets* Bibs (cloth or silicone)* Crib sheets (fitted)* Nursing bras and nursing pads* New bottles, Pacifiers* New hooded towels/washcloths* Baby soap/lotion/Desitin* Infant sweaters/jackets for winter, baby hats* Diapers all sizes* Breast milk Storage bags
Carolyn’s Place (Waterbury)* Diapers (size 4-6 and preemie)* Baby wipes* Infant bathtubs and toiletries* Reusable shopping bags* Crib sheets (fitted)* Clothing (Newborn -2T especially) neutral colors* Baby books/board books* Bassinets* Backpack Diaper Bags
Two Hearts (Torrington)* Baby food* Baby cereal* Diapers (any size)* Baby wipes* Baby toiletries (soap, lotion, diaper cream)* Toddler clothing (18 mos. - 4T)* Toddler socks (2T-4T)* Strollers* Pack-n-plays* Bassinets