St. Frances X. Cabrini

Council of Catholic Women
Installation of 2009-2010 Officers - President,  Angelstar Colon Pictures of Installation May 11, 2009 New Baby Steps Council of Catholic Women Circle All women of the parish are invited to check out NEW BABY STEPS, a Council of Catholic Women Circle. This new circle is affiliated with the St. Frances X. Cabrini CCW, but will have unique projects and will meet in the evenings. Please call Joan Rossmeisl at (941) 729-0096 or Wendy Dawson for more information at (941) 776-5658. ********************************************************************************************   Council of Catholic Women Circles Prayer Shawl Council of Catholic Women Circle Information on the Prayer Shawl Ministry As of Setember 30, 2009 this Ministry has made over 175 Shawls and Lap Blankets or the sick and those in need of comfort.  Over 130 have been distributed. If have would like to resent a shawl to a family member or friend call the parish office ask for a shawl or lap blanket.  941-776-9097 For  more information contact the parish office at 942-776-9097 ******************************************************************************************** Rosary Making and Repair Circle About the Rosary Making Circle For  more information contact the parish office at 941-776-9097 ******************************************************************************* Website for National Council of Catholic Women   LINK:    Home Page National Council of Catholic Women
Knights of Columbus
LINK:   Knights of Columbus Council 12155
Natural Family Planning
Calling all NFP users! If you practice Natural Family Planning, please prayerfully consider being trained to share the benefits of NFP with others, particularly newly married couples. The Diocese of Venice is in great need of NFP trainers. For more information, contact the diocesan Respect Life department at (941) 441-1101.
Respect Life    *= New Information!
Respect Life Calendar: Every Friday - Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood 9am-noon, at 736 Central Ave. Sarasota 5 blocks north of Fruitville Road. Use only city designated street parking signs. If you can't be there, pray wherever you are. *********************************************************************************************   Happy Respect Life Month!  Attached is a statement for Respect Life Sunday from Cardinal Rigali, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities. Cardinal Rigali Statement.pdf ************************************************************ Natural Family Planning: Engaged or married and thinking of having children? Married with lots of kids? Have questions about fertility issues? Please join us to learn about natural family planning (NFP), a natural way to postpone or achieve a pregnancy using a woman’s natural fertility. It is medically safe, 99% effective in postponing pregnancy and truly has a positive effect on a couple’s marriage. Learn of God’s vision and plan for your marriage and family. The Couple to Couple League is offering their next NFP course starting February 21 at 3 p.m. in the Parish Center at St. Joseph’s Church in Bradenton. Please contact Afra or Ryan Beggy at (941) 753-2372 for more information. ******************************************************************************************** Struggling after abortion? Project Rachel, a confidential healing ministry for women and men who have been touched by abortion, can help. Call Project Rachel in Florida at toll-free 877-908-1212 or e-mail project.rachel@dioceseofvenice.org. ******************************************************************************************** Natural Family Planning: Engaged or married and thinking of having children? Married with lots of kids? Have questions about fertility issues? Please join us to learn about natural family planning (NFP), a natural way to postpone or achieve a pregnancy using a woman’s natural fertility. It is medically safe, 99% effective in postponing pregnancy and truly has a positive effect on a couple’s marriage. Learn of God’s vision and plan for your marriage and family. The Couple to Couple League is offering their next NFP course starting February 21 at 3 p.m. in the Parish Center at St. Joseph’s Church in Bradenton. Please contact Afra or Ryan Beggy at (941) 753-2372 for more information. ******************************************************************************************** Silent No More starts a regional web site. http://www.silentnomoreawareness.org/rc/redetail.aspx?rcid=48 Link to Site  Here Goals of the group are to: --Reach out to people hurt after abortion. --Educate the public that abortion is harmful emotionally, physically, and spiritually. --Share personal testimonies of hurt and healing to help others avoid the pain of abortion. --Partner with other pro-life events in the area. Regional coordinator is Darlene Wood-Harvey, who also is a participant in the abortion-day Prayer Vigil in front of Sarasota Planned Parenthood.  She carries her "I regret my abortion" sign.  On the web site, Darlene tells her story: "Planned Parenthood's abortionist killed my only child and I am childless. ******************************************************************************************** Links of Interest: US Conference of Catholic Bishops @ /www.usccb.org/prolife National Right to Life @ www.nrlc.org Life News, New sources @ www.lifenews.com Catholic Culture @www.catholicculture.org 40 Days for Life @www.40daysforlife.com Priests for Life @www.priestsforlife.org Silent No More Awareness @www.silentnomoreawareness.org Stand apart Abortion statistics @ www.standapart.org Ave Maria Radio online listening available @ www.avemariaradio.net Teresa Tomeo of Catholic Connections @www.teresatomeo.com European Respect Life new and events @www.familyandlife.org Motherhood Uninterrupted @ www.motherhoodinterrupted.com >abortion effects on motherhood
Bible Study Group
Group Meets on Friday Mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 AM  Bible Study Information Call  Cathy LaDisa with questions  at 776-3390