A heartfelt thank you to all of those who helped with the Christmas Bazaar this year. We made over $2000!

 http://www.patheos.com/blogs/badcatholic/2013/11/unintentional-fetal-depersonalization.html
A very interesting take on "Unintentional Fetal Depersonalization"

Vatican: For Catholic marriage to be valid, couples must be open to children

 “Today’s mentality is largely opposed to the Christian understanding of marriage, with regard to its indissolubility and its openness to children"
                                              - Archbishop Gerhard Müller.
(Read the rest here.)

Bill Introduced to Reveal Abortion Charges in Insurance Exchanges

The legislation was introduced by Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and co-sponsored by 70 other members of the House.

Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/bill-introduced-to-reveal-abortion-charges-in-insurance-exchanges/#ixzz2hepPNDXm

Supreme Court Heads Into a New Term

Abortion, public prayer and HHS mandate cases are under review.

Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/supreme-court-heads-into-a-new-term/#ixzz2hHxPnvN6

Study: Thousands of Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Part of Obamacare

In case you haven't heard... http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/study-thousands-of-taxpayer-funded-abortions-part-of-obamacare/

Planned Parenthood sues to stop Texas abortion health regulations

 The lawsuit, Planned Parenthood v. Abbott, does not challenge the limit but instead asks the court to invalidate a section that requires abortion facilities to meet the same health standards as other surgical units. Read more here.

U.S. Government Petitions Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Key HHS Case

 Experts say the high court will likely hear the matter, as the U.S. bishops debate a practical response to the health-care mandate deadline. Read more here.

National Day of Rememberance for the Unborn-Sep. 14

Check out this article by Fr. Frank Pavone in regards to the National Day of Remembrance. For those in the CT area, the Tomb of Adam at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell (33 Prospect Hill Road) is the closest place. The ceremony starts at 1:30P.M and includes guest speakers such as Rev. Douglas Mosey, CSB, Rector, Holy Apostles; Nicole Peck, Silent No More Awareness Campaign; Rev. Gabrielle Beam, GotLife Ministry; Peter Wolfgang, Family Institute of Connecticut.
The website for the nationwide program can be found here

Tag Sale for Life

The Case For Life

Stephanie Gray, co-founder of the Canadian Center for Bio-ethical Reform, 

will be speaking on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 7pm 

at St. Mary's Church located at 70 West Main Street, Baltic, 

CT in the school hall adjacent to the Church. 

Stephanie will give the compelling reasons for the Church's pro-life teaching.
Stephanie is a frequent presenter on college campuses

and will provide answers to many of today's vital questions on this important issue. 

Free Admission and refreshments to follow. 

For more information please call St. Mary's rectory at 860-822-6378.

Connecticut Right to Life Corporation is having their 2013 Convention at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell on April 20 starting at 8:30A.M and going until 4:30P.M. The theme is: Dignity of the Human Person. This is a great way to learn more about life issues going on in the state of CT. More info can be found here.

Suicide Bill HB 6645

Public hearing details are as follows:

 

The Public Health Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. in Room 1D of the LOB. The Committee is accepting electronic testimony via email at phc.testimony@cga.ct.gov. Please submit electronic testimony no later than 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. If you are unable to submit electronic testimony, please submit 10 copies of written testimony no later than 8:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Room 3000 of the LOB. Please submit separate testimony for each bill. Testimony submitted after the deadline will be made available after the hearing. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9:00 A.M. in the First Floor Atrium of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. Bills will be heard in the order listed in the Bulletin. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Public Health Related Bills

H.B. No. 6590 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSING OF TATTOO TECHNICIANS.

H.B. No. 6592 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFICATION OF CLASSICAL HOMEOPATHS.

S.B. No. 1070 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL NURSE STAFFING AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHOOL NURSE ADVISORY COUNCIL.

S.B. No. 1066 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND THE ISSUANCE OF DECISIONS.

H.B. No. 6391 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.

S.B. No. 1135 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGISTS.

S.B. No. 1136 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. 

H.B. No. 6589 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS.

S.B. No. 1137 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS.

H.B. No. 6594 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES AND DEFINITIONS OF "NURSING HOME FACILITY" AND "MEDICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE."

S.B. No. 1064 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION IN NURSING HOMES BY CERTAIN NURSE'S AIDES.

S.B. No. 1068 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CARE COORDINATION FOR CHRONIC DISEASE.

H.B. No. 6646 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPISTS.

S.B. No. 1065 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS.

H.B. No. 6645 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMPASSIONATE AID IN DYING FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.

S.B. No. 1038 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF SURGERY.

S.B. No. 1067 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN SERVICES AT MEDICAL SPAS.

H.B. No. 6591 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE EUTHANIZATION OF ANY CAT OR DOG TO BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED VETERINARIAN.

S.B. No. 1128 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEES.

H.B. No. 6647 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF DATA REGARDING RECIPIENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM BENEFITS.

S.B. No. 1129 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH PLAN DATA.

H.B. No. 6588 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPIRATION OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CONTRACTS.

H.B. No. 6644 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.

S.B. No. 1069 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE JOINT PRACTICE OF PHYSICIAN AND PSYCHOLOGISTS.

HUGE TAG SALE for LIFE!

On July 18th and 19th from 8am-2pm and July 20th from 8am-1pm Y-LIFE will be having its annual tag sale. This years proceeds will be going to benefit Adore Te Catholic Homeschoolers (with support from Catholic Financial Life); the Two Hearts Pregnancy Center in Torrington; and Y-LIFE. The sale will be located at 200 Waterville Road (Route 10) and Pheasant Run in Avon, CT. Call Laura at (860)-738-4371 for more information.