Restored for Service Retreat - Respect Life Advocates and Volunteers
On Saturday, December 13th, Sr. Ada Collazos (ada.collazos@archbalt.org), Coordinator of Retreat Programming at the Msgr. O’Dwyer Retreat Center invites you to join her for a morning of prayer in preparation for Christmas retreat entitled “Waiting with Mary: Learning Advent, Surrender and Trust.” Following the morning retreat, there will be a Respect Life lunch, enabling time to share and encourage others from Respect Life ministries throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore. There are separate sign-ups for the retreat and the luncheon. Links to both can be found below. Please RSVP before November 29th.
Photos from the 2025 Eucharistic Procession
Each year, our parish contributes to Catonsville’s Fall Campaign of 40 Days for Life in a special and very public example to our community, through our annual Eucharistic Procession from church to the Potomac Family Planning Center (former Hillcrest Abortion Facility) and back. The day traditionally begins at 8:00am Mass followed by the procession along a 1/3-mile stretch of Rt 40, escorted by Baltimore County Police. As participants process along the walker and stroller safe route, the church remains open for personal prayer for those who want to participate but can’t walk it. After Benediction, our Respect Life Ministry provides a reception in the Emmaus Room. This year, the procession took place on Saturday, October 18th. To view photos and videos from that day, please click HERE.
Right to Life Student Essay Contest 2026
Judging for the Maryland Right to Life Essay Contest will be broken into students in grades 7-9, and students in grades 10-12. The essays answer the question: Why are you pro-life? Winners will receive cash prizes and the chance to compete nationwide through National Right to Life! Essays must be 300 to 500 words in length and should be submitted electronically to Write2MakeADifference@gmail.com, before January 4, 2026.
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Pro-Life Resources
First Wednesday's Holy Hour for LIFE: Every Wednesday, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place after the 8:00am Morning Mass until ending with 5:45pm Benediction. On First Wednesdays, the 4:45 - 5:45pm hour is devoted as a Holy Hour for LIFE, as we continue to pray for our nation and how to best share Christ’s and His Church’s message regarding the dignity and rights of every human being.
The link for the prayer sheets can be found here:
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The link to sign up for Adoration can be found on our home page.
Respect Life Coordinator Reflections
A library of Holy Hour for LIFE Reflections by our parish's Respect Life Coordinator can be found here. The links to a printable PDF of each are included, as to those for some supplemental information. If you want to join in our Respect Life Ministry or if you have any questions about events, reflections, or getting set up with a prayer partner, please email pnoeller@comcast.net
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For details on events or to acquire a prayer partner, email our pastorate’s Respect Life Coordinator, at pnoeller@comcast.net