1. Office of Life Ministry Sabrina Burton Schultz, Director of Life Ministry sab@dosp.org life.dosp.org www.facebook.com/DOSPLife sab@dosp.org www.facebook.com/DOSPLife

2. Current Issues: Unaccompanied Minors Migration and Refugee Services Backgrounder: http://www.usccb.org/about/children-and- migration/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=148232 http://www.usccb.org/about/children-and- migration/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=148232 Catholic Confront Global Poverty (CCGP) Campaign site Bring Home Dignity for Migrants Bring Home Dignity for Migrants USCCB Justice for Immigrants home page: www.justiceforimmigrants.org www.justiceforimmigrants.org Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and- dignity/immigration/strangers-no-longer-together-on-the-journey-of-hope.cfm http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and- dignity/immigration/strangers-no-longer-together-on-the-journey-of-hope.cfm Wage Peace in the Holy Land Background information on the issue of pursuing peace in the Holy Land: USCCB’s site - http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and- dignity/global-issues/middle-east/israel-palestine/index.cfm http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and- dignity/global-issues/middle-east/israel-palestine/index.cfm CCGP Campaign site Wage Peace in the Holy Land (www.confrontglobalpoverty.org/get-involved/urgent-appeals/wage-peace-holy-land/)Wage Peace in the Holy Landwww.confrontglobalpoverty.org/get-involved/urgent-appeals/wage-peace-holy-land/

3. Prayer for Migrants Merciful and loving Father, you provided for your people Israel in their exodus from slavery a promised land that you established for them, and in Jesus Christ you provide welcome refuge for all in need. We ask for your divine protection for all migrants who have left their homes in search of new opportunity in another land. For refugees, who are forced from their homes due to threats of violence, we beseech you to provide them a safe haven. For migrants trafficked into slavery, grant them rescue, healing, and the strength to start again. For immigrants, who so often leave their family and friends behind, grant them a better life and greater opportunity elsewhere. We pray in particular for your protection over migrant children who are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse at the hands of others. We implore you to grant all migrants your protection and lead them to a place of safety. Be with all those in need with your power to save. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. From: Migration and Refugee Services, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, National Migration Week 2014 confrontglobalpoverty.org

4. Climate Change PLAN YOUR 2014 Feast of St. Francis Program From St. Francis to Pope Francis to You! Creating a Climate for Solidarity combines short video testimonials with group reflection that highlight the impacts of climate change on the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people and communities. Each program will be offered in Parish, College, and Youth versions and in both English and Spanish. From St. Francis to Pope Francis to You! Creating a Climate for Solidarity All materials will be FREE of charge! Free, downloadable resources will be available by Sept. http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/resources/feast-of- st-francis-2014/ http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/resources/feast-of- st-francis-2014/

5. USCCB Respect Life Program Packet Visit www.usccb.org/respectlife www.usccb.org/respectlife Materials include: Mini Posters, Flyer, Six brochures, Catalog for orders. Articles will also be posted as bulletin inserts and “text-only” Word documents and printable liturgy resources in both English and Spanish will be posted in the coming weeks.

6. 2013 Abortion Statistics Florida 71,503 Pregnancies ended in Abortion 27-28 a day in our Diocese About 18 ½% of abortions are performed on girls below the age of 18

7. Pregnancy Care Centers Life Ministry Alliance Centers http://home.catholicweb.com/LM- DOSP/index.cfm/NewsItem?ID=342178&From=News

8. Fall Campaign Dates: September 24 - November 2

9. Education Prayer & Counseling 3039 Campaigns 539 Cities 8,973 Saved 101 Abortion Workers quit Locally, over 2,800 people have prayed Rosary for Life

10. Tampa Women’s Health Clinic at 2010 on E. Fletcher Ave. All Women’s Health Center, Central Ave. in St. Petersburg Women’s OB/GYN Center on US 19 North in Clearwater www.40daysforlife.com

11. March for Life Diocesan Youth Trip Contact Ryan Phelan, Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

12. Spiritual Adoption Pray for the Unborn Life.dosp.org Click on “Resources”

13. St. Patrick Spiritual Adoption Program Thank you for praying for me! Thomas Corning Certificate of Birth Baby’s Name: Mary Elizabeth Date of Birth:October 1, 2013 Baby’s Weight: 8 Lbs, 3 Oz.Height: 20.4 Inches Issued This Date of: _______________________________ By: Pastor, St Patrick Catholic Church

14. Florida State Respect Life Conference Save the date for October 25/26,2014 Conference at Bethany Retreat Center Link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a0 7e9kn1txs68f83d46&llr=p8pcb9dab&showPage=true http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a0 7e9kn1txs68f83d46&llr=p8pcb9dab&showPage=true

15. Long Sleeve Shirt Drives Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://www.flaccb.org/socialconcerns/farmworkers/index.php http://www.flaccb.org/socialconcerns/farmworkers/index.php November is an ideal month for a Long Sleeve Shirt Drive Long-Sleeve Shirts Protect Farmers from: Pesticides Sun exposure Thorny trees/plants Contact Sabrina in the Office of Life Ministry for drop sites: sab@dosp.org sab@dosp.org

16. This Advent, journey with CRS through: Short weekly reflections to be used in catechetical settings or at home with families Prayers for the Advent wreath and nativity scene Gift of Hope Tree alternative giving activity for children and families Fair trade prayer for Advent The resources will be available as downloadable PDFs on the CRS Fair Trade website (www.crsfairtrade.org )this fall. Sign up for the Fair Trader to be the first to receive these new Advent resources! For questions or comments, please contact fairtrade@crs.org.CRS Fair Trade websitewww.crsfairtrade.orgSign up for the Fair Traderfairtrade@crs.org

17. Raise Money Right! Divine Chocolate Fundraiser http://crs.org/united-states/divine-chocolate-fundraiser/

18. January- Poverty in America Awareness Month www.povertyusa.org Poverty Quiz, Lesson Plans, Poverty Map, Poverty Facts, Snapshots of Poverty Host the Life Ministry Catholic Campaign for Human Development Intern to speak about Catholic Social Teaching and Poverty in the United States (September – April). Contact the office of Life Ministry.

19. A Call to Participate

20. March 3-4, 2015 (Returning March 5 th ) High School Students Invited to Participate Learn more at www.flaccb.orgwww.flaccb.org

21. www.flaccb.org

22. * Pray * Fast * Give www.crsricebowl.org

23. Lenten Calendar Stories of Hope Recipes Lesson Plans Information about Featured Countries Prayer Resources Stations of the Cross Featured Saints

24. Helping Hands http://helpinghands.crs.org/ Food Packing Events for Burkina Faso Social Media: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmgqR-p4HRA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhAQ11y5qrA

25. Death Penalty Prayer Vigils Life Ministry Website: http://home.catholicweb.com/LM-DOSP/index.cfm/NewsItem?ID=363872&From=News Q& A Catholic Teaching Prayers of the Faithful Prayers Catholics Mobilizing Network: www.catholicsmobilizing.org www.catholicsmobilizing.org

26. “Faith in Action is Love. Love in Action is Service.” Mother Teresa