March for Life Bus Sign-up
Theme for the March for Life January 22, 2009
"Remember the "Life Principles" mean "Equal Care" with "No Exception"
You can fill out the form and return it to the parish office or hand it to an usher before or after mass, or sign up at the Pro-Life table in the Narthex after all Masses this weekend.
Fight FOCA Petition
The Our Lady of Hope Pr-Life Committee would like to let you know about a terrible piece of legislation called "The Freedom of Choice Act" (FOCA)
FOCA would establish the right to abortion as a fundamental right (like the right to free speech) and wipe away every restriction on abortion nationwide.
It will eradicate state and federal abortion laws that the majority of American support and prevent states from enacting similar protective measures in the future.
Please read the expert analysis by Americans United for Life (AUL) and sigh the  Fight FOCA Petition.
Choose Life License Plates for Virginia
Just recently, Senate Bill 801 has been introduced to the Virginia General Assembly by State Senator Ken Cuccinelli. Its passage will make "Choose Life" License Plates, similar to the one below, available to Virginia drivers.. Virginia currently offers over 200 special license plates from wildflowers to your favorite college football teams. Why not a plate that expresses the value of human life also? This license plate is a clear and colorful pro-life message that travels with you. Better still; a majority portion of the money spent on these plates will go to the pro-life cause.
Our Mission
Our mission within the parish is to work toward restoring respect for all human life from the moment of conception until natural death. To accomplish this task we intend to follow the guidance of our pastor and our bishop who has given us four areas of focus: Prayer, Education, Action, and Sacrifice.
How can I help?
If you are interested in any of these activities, would like to give suggestions, or know of a parishioner in need, please contact Maureen Whalen, Pro-Life Group Coordinator, at (703) 669-4457.
Pro-Life Help:
- Gabriel Project: 866-444-3553
- Project Rachel: 888-456-HOPE or 703-841-2504
- Birthright: 703-777-7272 or (hotline) 800-550-4900
Pro-Life Contacts:
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