St Matthew Parish will unite in prayer on Monday, January 23, for the legal protection of unborn children. The day will include:

• We will be asking everyone in the parish to pray a special prayer for that intention (see below).

• If possible, all prayer teams and the adorers are asked to pray in a special way for this intention.

• The morning rosary group will lead a Rosary for Life at 8a before morning Mass.

• The Prayer Group for Human Dignity will hold their weekly prayer session and meeting right after 8:30a Mass.

• Monsignor Anthony will preside over a Holy Hour for Life at 7p.

Please join us in this most important spiritual work.

Blessed Mother,

You received the good news of the incarnation of Christ, your Son, with faith and trust. Grant your protection to all pregnant mothers facing difficulties.

Guide us as we strive to make our parish communities places of welcome and assistance for mothers in need. Help us become instruments of God’s love and compassion.

Mary, Mother of the Church, graciously help us build a culture of life and a civilization of love, together with all people of good will, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life.