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Saint Rita, come to my aid! Beautiful rose born from the Savior’s thorns, Lead me far from anger and hate; Guide my heart on peaceful paths with charity to all.
RESPECT LIFE
WE ARE A PEOPLE OF LIFE
40 Days for LifeWe need your active participation, support and help. 40 Days for Life is a national effort, with a strong local Alexandria chapter. The purpose is 40 days of peaceful and thoughtful prayer at the Duke Street abortion facility. You choose the time slot and date—as many as you like. St. Rita days will be September 25 and October 23, our regular Respect Life Saturday Mass days, but you may go and pray as often as you wish and at any time during the 40 days. A special effort to sign up participants for the prayer vigil will be held September 11–12 at all Masses. The local Alexandria effort also needs money to help pay for materials—posters, brochures, flyers. A generous contribution would be appreciated. For more info, to sign up and to contribute, please contact Imelda Severdia, 703-684-0142, 301-763-5471, or ibseverdia@comcast.net. |
Please check out this Respect Life information:
A PRAYER FOR LIFE
and
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
Appropriate Mass Attire for the Summer Months
The weather has already turned warm and people are using light clothing to be able to cope with the heat. That is very understandable. Please note that when you come to Mass at St. Rita Parish, you should wear adequate clothing. Click here for a one-page guide, in English and Spanish, on appropriate Mass attire for the summer months.