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Respect Life Ministry

Dedicated to protecting life from conception to natural death, this ministry provides opportunities for advocacy and tangible support of the vulnerable. From support to the Pregnancy Resource Center to hosting speakers on Respect Life Issues, this ministry seeks to keep the parish informed and involved in issues of human dignity within our community and the country. CLICK HERE if you are interested in joining. Fill in your identifying information, scroll down to Respect Life Ministry listed under Social Justice and click the box.  

March for Life on Fri, January 19

Join St. Gabriel’s parish in support of the Right to Life at the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday Jan. 19, 2024.  We will start with Mass at 7:30 a.m., followed by Adoration for those not able to make the trip. The bus, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, will depart at 8:30 a.m.  There is a fee of $10.00 per person/$20.00 per family to cover the cost of water and snacks on the bus.  Please bring your own lunch.  Sign-up sheets and additional details will be available in the Commons after Mass the weekends of December 16/17, January 6/7 and 13/14. Please make all checks payable to St. Gabriel Catholic Church. CLICK HERE if you would like to register online.

Catholic Advance Medical Directives

When you or a loved one are facing difficult medical choices, you can feel very alone and very confused as to what is best to do and what is in keeping with the teachings of your faith. The Catholic Dioceses of Arlington and Richmond have a resource to help: “The Catholic Advance Medical Directives”- CLICK HERE to access. 

You also can contact the National Center for Bioethical Issues 24 hours a day/7 days a week for free consultation for specific, time-sensitive questions that cannot wait for regular business hours by calling (215) 877-2660. You will speak with a credentialed bioethicist who can share with you the Catholic principles for addressing an ethical dilemma involving health care or the life sciences.