Contact: Carl Panzera, Rachelle Hanna
RESPECT LIFE ISSUES
WWW.USCCB.ORG/PROLIFE
Post-Abortion Healing • Abortion • Conscience Protection • Contraception • Euthanasia
Stem Cell Research • IVF/Reproductive Technology • Life Issues Forum • Word of Life • Prayers
PREGNANCY SUPPORT
Volunteer at the Pregnancy Aid and Information Center: This grass roots agency is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to helping women in crisis pregnancies. Respect Life – Our Respect Life ministry invites you to help the help The Pregnancy Aid Center which, in turn, helps women in crisis pregnancies. We need people to unpack and organize the donations for these women and their children. A group of volunteers from our Parish assist two Wednesday’s a month. To volunteer please email Marianne Gennaro at mgenn.3@gmail.com .
If you find yourself in a situation where you need supports such as food, shelter, transportation and education, a source on the following list will be able to help you.
Places to contact for housing and support needs while pregnant:
Pregnancy Aid and Information Center: 908-526-8121
Action Pregnancy: 732-828-1166
Catholic Charities Maternity: 732-324-8200
Crisis Pregnancy Hot Line: 732-576-0911
Friendship Center for New Beginnings: 1-877-884-MOMS
Good Counsel Homes: 1-800-723-8331
Life Choices Resource Center: 732-516-0911Life Choices, Inc.: 908-454-2066
National Life Center: 1-800-848-LOVE
Pro-Life Office - Diocese of Metuchen: 732-562-1990 ext 1629 or 1543
Option Line
The following resources may be of additional help:
FOOD - for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Food provided to pregnant and breast-feeding mothers, food and formula for children to age 5. WIC service agencies are conveniently located throughout NJ.
Call 1-800-328-3838.
HEALTH CARE Local hospitals can advise you about prenatal health care.
New Jersey Care and Family Care call 1-800-701-0710.
SAFE HAVEN LAW FOR UNWANTED BABIES
A parent or designee can leave an unharmed, unwanted baby (less that 30 days old) at a hospital emergency room or police station for a safe haven without prosecution. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. 24/7
HOT LINE: 1-877-839-2339
Purpose: To raise awareness of all threats to the sanctity of life, especially to the unborn, to the aged, and to the infirm. As Pope Francis has said, “Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.”
Time Commitment: Meet once a month or more frequently when Right to Life issues are in the foreground. These may include times when pending legislation is a threat to the sanctity of life, when public demonstrations, such as the Chain for Life or March on Washington/Trenton are being organized, or when prayer services are being planned.
Qualifications: Open to anyone who has the desire to protect life.
Virtus Training & Background Check: No
