Respect Life Month
January 22nd, 2022 marks the 49th anniversary of the lamentable 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Decision, Roe v. Wade. Recognizing the malignant havoc of legalized abortion still gripping our nation, Bishop Jaime Soto designates Friday, January 21st as a Diocesan Day of Reparation.
The Catholic Faithful and all people of goodwill are encouraged to observe this Day of Reparation with prayers for the legal protection of human life, works of mercy and penance in reparation for the persistent violations of human dignity inflicted by the practice of abortion. In the spirit of Evangelium Vitae, whose 25th anniversary is being commemorated by the national Catholic initiative Walking with Moms In Need, activities this January will focus on enlivening the culture of life for mothers, fathers, and their families.
"Protect Every Life" Masks
The Office of Respect Life still has "Protect Every Life" Masks that can be ordered. We ask people to take selfies or videos during any of the Pro-life activities and post on social media using #SCDProLife #ProtectEveryLife.
Order here: https://catholic.formstack.com/forms/protect_every_life_2022
Pray with Us
Pro-Life Eucharistic Adoration Novena: January 12-20, 2022
Our Pro-Life Eucharistic Adoration Novena is dedicated to those babies who have been aborted, for those mothers who have suffered a loss of a child, mothers & fathers in need, and pray for unjust laws that promote abortion. Let us renew our commitment by offering all these intentions and those in our hearts. Each day of the novena will be focused on a specific pro-life issue.
Let us take some time to pray for the unborn, their mothers and fathers, and pray for state and federal laws that harm those most vulnerable.
From January 12-20, 2022, join our 9-Day Novena PLEA: Pro-Life Eucharistic Adoration. Visit:www.scd.org/plea
Day 1: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Good Shepherd Parish, 9539 Racquet Court, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Contact: Gary Hickman, greenhope28@yahoo.com
Time: 9:00am- 8:00pm
Day 2: Thursday, January 13, 2022
National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 711 T Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Time: 8:00am - 8am (24 hours)
St. Dominic Catholic Parish, 475 E I St, Benicia, CA 94510
Time: 9:00am-9:00pm
Day 3: Friday, January 14, 2022
St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish, 435 Chestnut Street, Chico, CA 95928
Time: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Day 4: Saturday, January 15, 2022
St Isidore Catholic Church, 222 Clark Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991
Time: 8:00am - 8am (24 hours)
Day 5: Sunday, January 16, 2022
St. Philomene Catholic Church, 2428 Bell St, Sacramento, CA 95825
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Day 6: Monday, January 17, 2022
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1717 El Monte Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815
Time: pending
Day 7: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 515 Main St, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Time: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Day 8: Wednesday, January 19, 2022
St Joseph Catholic Church, 280 Oak Tree Ln, Lincoln, CA 95648
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Contact Parish Office: 916-645-2102
Day 9: Thursday, January 20, 2022
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3111 Tierra De Dios Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Time: 9:00am - 6:00 pm
Learn with Us
"Into the Mix" Young Adult Evening: January 20, 7:00pm
A gathering for young adults called “Into the Mix” focused on pro-life issues. In-person or watch it LIVE on Diocese of Sacramento YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DioceseSacramento
Location: TBD
Celebrate with Us
Respect Life Mass on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade: January 21, 12:05 pm
Mass with Bishop Soto livestreamed via Cathedral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CathedralOfTheBlessedSacrament
Location: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
1019 11th St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Walk with Us
18th Annual Walk for Life West Coast: January 22, 12:30 pm
Location: Rally at Civic Center Plaza
The 18th Annual Walk for Life is always held in San Francisco. We encourage families to take time to reflect on the gospel of life and pray the rosary. Take a selfie or record yourself taking a walk as you pray for an end to abortion and post using #SCDProLife #ProtectEveryLife
For more information visit:https://walkforlifewc.com/