Respect Life

Monthly Focus: Right to Life & Abortion

Abortion is currently legal in more states than not. Continuing work is urgently needed to protect children, women, and families from the tragedy of abortion. At this critical moment, whether we reside in states with pro-life or pro-abortion policies, we are presented with opportunities and responsibilities to continue building a culture that welcomes, celebrates, and protects human life. Our prayer and action are essential to maintaining policies that protect life, where they exist, and preventing the spread of policies that lead to more abortions. As we mark the solemn anniversary of Roe v. Wade this January, recalling the millions of lives that have been lost to abortion, may we recommit ourselves to the cause of life.


In addition to our efforts to protect human life in law, we must redouble our efforts to serve women facing unexpected or difficult pregnancies, offering them the compassionate support they need to lovingly welcome the gift of their children. We must do whatever we can in every sphere to ensure that life is welcomed, and mothers are supported. Choose one below:

  • Sign up to join Catholics across the country in praying for the end to all abortion during the 9 Days for Life novena from January 16-24. 
  • Participate in a local, state, or national pro-life event during the month of January to advocate and pray for the protection of preborn life (see below for the Atlanta Pre-born Mass and March for Life information)
  • Offer some other sacrifice or prayer that you feel called to do for this month's intention


Opportunities to get involved


We provide year-round opportunities, for individuals and families, looking to serve in the Respect Life Ministry.  If you have any questions, please contact Bev Osterbur at respectlife@saintlaw.org.

Respect Life Baby Shower 2025

The Respect Life Ministry hosts an annual baby shower for Obria Medical Clinic to support pregnant moms in the Gwinnett area.  The shower is scheduled for Saturday, February 1 at 10AM, and all are invited.  


Baby Layette item suggestions:


• Bodysuits - “Onesies”

• Pants with footsie

• Long footed (one-piece) pajamas

• Sleep gowns

• Rompers - with short or long legs

• Comfy stretch hats

• Socks with a cuff to stay on!

• Light weight baby blankets

• Burp Cloths & Bibs

• Sleep sack for cold weather

• T-Shirts with fold-over fabric (for mittens)

• Baby washcloths & towels

• Soap/ lotion for sensitive skin

• Sweater / Jacket


Please return gifts by January 25-26 (to the Narthex) or bring with you to the Baby Shower! All are welcome!

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Diapers & Depend Drive

October, Each Year

The Respect Life Ministry will be collecting diapers, depends and feminine products for young girls to be donated to Mending the Gap, Obria and Nothing but the Truth.


The purpose of this drive is to bring awareness of the needs of the community, as we support moms with diapers, support our underprivileged seniors with Depends,  and our young teenage girls who need feminine products so they can continue to go to school. 

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Collection of Easter Baskets

The Respect Life Ministry collects Easter Gift Bags to donate to Catholic Charities each year. Collection of items for bags and/or completed bags will take place in March 2025.

Baby Bottle Campaign

This campaign taken up annually in May, seeks to raise funds to support the Obria Medical Clinic with the needs of pregnant moms that have chosen life but are struggling financially. These moms need support with medical care and supplies for their baby.

CASA Pajama Drive

This  pajama/sweats collection for C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocate) supports the youth in the Division of Family and Children Services in Gwinnett County. Information and sizes will be available on a weekend in August 2025.


The children that C.A.S.A. works with are displaced and transitioning from very difficult and often dangerous situations. Any contribution is appreciated.

2025 Mass for the Preborn

Please join us on January 25, 2025, as Bishop Shlesinger celebrates our annual Mass for the Preborn, in special memory of babies lost to abortion since 1973. Rosary begins at 9:30 am and Mass begins at 10 am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (4465 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327).

2025 Georgia March for Life

Ready to join?

Join us Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Liberty Plaza outside the state capitol.

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