About the Committee
The Respect Life Committee promotes life at every stage of development – from conception to natural death – through education, prayer, charitable giving, hospitality and advocacy.
EDUCATION
- Speakers – Pulse Life Advocates (formerly Iowans for Life) & InnerVisions,
- “Unplanned” movie screening
- Blessing Bouquet resource information in Gathering Space
- Pulse state fair booth (August)
PRAYER
- 2nd Saturday Rosary SFA 4pm (monthly)
- Blessing Bouquet prayer monthly at Mass
- 40 Days For Life prayer vigils, Spring & Fall
- Diocesan Respect Life Mass
CHARITABLE GIVING
- Advent Angel Tree (November/December)
- (InnerVisions, Ruth Harbor, House of Mercy, Mercy Hospice)
- Lenten Crosses (InnerVisions)
- Baby Bottle Fundraiser InnerVisions (October)
- Special Donation Requests
- March for Life Scholarships (January)
- St. Francis of Assisi Table at Pulse Banquet (November)
- St. Francis of Assisi Table at InnerVisions Banquet (June)
HOSPITALITY
- Refreshments for Speakers
- Cookie Reception for Diocesan Mass
- St. Francis of Assisi Coffee & Donuts
ADVOCACY
- Action notices
- Pro-life rallies IA State Capitol (February)
Want more information regarding St. Francis’ pro-life group? Contact Wendy Solawetz or Mary Purtle, or call the Parish Office at 515-223-4577.