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Vol. 3 00105 www.ologwarren.org Our Lady of Grace Parish - Giáo Xứ Đức Mẹ Ban Ơn Lành Office Hours/Giờ Văn Phòng Mon thru Thur: 9AM-12Noon 1PM-4PM Masses/Thánh Lễ Mon thru Sat: 8:30AM Weekend: Sat 4PM (English) Sun 8AM & 10AM (English) 12Noon (Vietnamese). Holy Day: To be announced/Sẽ thông báo. Confessions/Giải Tội Mon thru Sat: 7:30AM Weekend: Sat 3PM, Sun 11:15AM (Vietnamese) The Year of Grace January 28, 2018 The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Chúa Nhật IV Thường Niên, Năm B 26256 Ryan Road Warren, MI 48091 Phone: 586-755-1313 Fax: 586-393-6623 Sick Call: 586-755-5490 Email: [email protected] Parish Staffs/Ban Điều Hành GX. Rev. Hoằng Lâm/Pastor-Lm. Chánh xứ Dcn. (Phó Tế), Kevin Tietz/DRE Trưởng Giáo Lý Ron Frankland/Office Manager-Thư Ký Regina Ciavattone, Vicariate Rep. Parish Mission Statement: The Combined Catholic Community of Our Lady of Grace and St. Cletus, led by Jesus Christ and His Good News, endeavors to be renewed in Spirit, grow in faith, and live the Gospel. We invite all people to join us in joyful worship in service to God and neighbor. Sứ Mạng của Giáo Xứ: Giáo xứ kết hợp hai cộng đoàn Công giáo Đức Mẹ Ban Ơn Lành và Thánh Cletus, dưới sự dẫn dắt của Chúa Giêsu Kitô và ánh sáng Phúc âm, quyết tâm đổi mới trong Chúa Thánh Thần, để cùng nhau tăng trưởng trong đức tin, sống chứng tá để loan báo Tin mừng. Giáo xứ xin mời gọi tất cả mọi người đến cùng hoan hỉ hiệp thông trong việc thờ phượng Chúa và phục vụ tha nhân. Drive Out Evil In the Old Testament Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. However, the land was occupied by people of other nations. Those inhabiting the land had to be driven out or de- stroyed. God did not allow for the possibility of the foreign nations living alongside the Israelites. A primary reason for this was God did not want the religious and cultural practices of those living in Canaan to seep into the daily lives and the minds of His Chosen People. We need only to look back into the time when they were enslaved in Egypt. The Hebrews lost not only their free- dom; they were losing their identity as God’s chose people. They were beginning to adopt some of the religious and cultural practices of Egypt. The 40 years spent in the wilderness before entering the Promised Land was a time of purification, a time in which God had to drive out of their hearts the desire to return to Egypt. Jesus begins His ministry in Galilee. He does so by curing a demoniac in the synagogue in Capernaum. This sets the stage for a ministry of heal- ing, driving out demons and teaching. As we look ahead to the coming of Lent we should look within ourselves and determine what we need Jesus to do for us. Where do we need healing? Maybe we are carrying some wounds to our hearts. Perhaps the words or actions of others have pierced our flesh, leaving agonizing wounds of pain and suffering. Maybe we are possessed by a legion of doubts, fears and anxieties that enslave us. Thereby we are kept from living in freedom. Are we lacking in the wis- dom of God? Do we know what He has promised us and how we must cooperate with Him for our salvation? Now is the time to ask Jesus to heal us. Now is the time to ask Jesus to drive out the demons that plague us. Now is the time to ask Jesus to teach us so we may come to an understanding of God’s wisdom. Now is the time to ask Jesus to show us how to apply God’s wisdom in our lives in a manner that is pleasing to Him. The time for our fulfillment is here. Deacon Kevin

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Vol. 3 00105 www.ologwarren.org Our Lady of Grace Parish - Giáo Xứ Đức Mẹ Ban Ơn Lành

Office Hours/Giờ Văn Phòng

Mon thru Thur: 9AM-12Noon — 1PM-4PM

Masses/Thánh Lễ

Mon thru Sat: 8:30AM

Weekend: Sat 4PM (English)

Sun 8AM & 10AM (English)

12Noon (Vietnamese).

Holy Day: To be announced/Sẽ thông báo. Confessions/Giải Tội

Mon thru Sat: 7:30AM

Weekend: Sat 3PM, Sun 11:15AM

(Vietnamese)

The Year of Grace January 28, 2018

The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary

Time, Year B

Chúa Nhật IV Thường Niên,

Năm B

26256 Ryan Road

Warren, MI 48091 Phone: 586-755-1313

Fax: 586-393-6623

Sick Call: 586-755-5490

Email: [email protected]

Parish Staffs/Ban Điều Hành GX. Rev. Hoằng Lâm/Pastor-Lm. Chánh xứ

Dcn. (Phó Tế), Kevin Tietz/DRE

Trưởng Giáo Lý

Ron Frankland/Office Manager-Thư Ký

Regina Ciavattone, Vicariate Rep.

Parish Mission Statement: The Combined Catholic Community of Our Lady of Grace and St. Cletus, led by Jesus Christ and His Good News, endeavors to be renewed in Spirit, grow in faith, and live the Gospel. We invite all people to join us in joyful worship in service to God and neighbor.

Sứ Mạng của Giáo Xứ: Giáo xứ kết hợp hai cộng đoàn Công giáo Đức Mẹ Ban Ơn Lành và Thánh Cletus, dưới sự dẫn dắt của Chúa Giêsu Kitô và ánh sáng Phúc âm, quyết tâm đổi mới trong Chúa Thánh Thần, để cùng nhau tăng trưởng trong đức tin, sống chứng tá để loan báo Tin mừng. Giáo xứ xin mời gọi tất cả mọi người đến cùng hoan hỉ hiệp thông trong việc thờ phượng Chúa và phục vụ tha nhân.

Drive Out Evil

In the Old Testament Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan River

into the Promised Land. However, the land was occupied by people of

other nations. Those inhabiting the land had to be driven out or de-

stroyed. God did not allow for the possibility of the foreign nations living

alongside the Israelites.

A primary reason for this was God did not want the religious and cultural

practices of those living in Canaan to seep into the daily lives and the

minds of His Chosen People. We need only to look back into the time

when they were enslaved in Egypt. The Hebrews lost not only their free-

dom; they were losing their identity as God’s chose people. They were beginning to adopt some of the religious and cultural practices of Egypt.

The 40 years spent in the wilderness before entering the Promised Land

was a time of purification, a time in which God had to drive out of their

hearts the desire to return to Egypt.

Jesus begins His ministry in Galilee. He does so by curing a demoniac in

the synagogue in Capernaum. This sets the stage for a ministry of heal-

ing, driving out demons and teaching. As we look ahead to the coming of

Lent we should look within ourselves and determine what we need Jesus

to do for us. Where do we need healing? Maybe we are carrying some

wounds to our hearts. Perhaps the words or actions of others have pierced

our flesh, leaving agonizing wounds of pain and suffering. Maybe we are

possessed by a legion of doubts, fears and anxieties that enslave us.

Thereby we are kept from living in freedom. Are we lacking in the wis-

dom of God? Do we know what He has promised us and how we must

cooperate with Him for our salvation?

Now is the time to ask Jesus to heal us. Now is the time to ask Jesus to

drive out the demons that plague us. Now is the time to ask Jesus to teach

us so we may come to an understanding of God’s wisdom. Now is the time to ask Jesus to show us how to apply God’s wisdom in our lives in a manner that is pleasing to Him. The time for our fulfillment is here.

Deacon Kevin

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Parish Guideline: With good intention to welcome others to wor-

ship and pray with our Church, we ask the invited person, with

your free will, be registered in our Parish for at least three (3)

months in order to schedule for the Sacrament of Matrimony or

Baptism. Otherwise, a letter of permission is definitely required

from your Pastor.

Sacrament of Baptism of a Child: Second Saturday of the month

after 4:00 PM Mass. Arrangements are to be made at least one (1)

month in advance. Contact the office for the date of training.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Arrangements

are to be made with our Director Religious Education (DRE) for

the further assistance.

Sacrament of Matrimony (Marriage): Arrangements are to be

made at least six (6) months in advance. See Parish Guideline.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: Please notify the office for

prayers and receiving of the Anointing of the Sick: 586-755-1313.

Emergency: 586-755-5490.

Hướng dẫn: Xin lưu ý quý vị dự định đón nhận Bí tích Rửa tội hay Hôn phối nên vui lòng ghi danh gia nhập Giáo xứ và sinh hoạt với Cộng đoàn ít nhất ba (3) tháng trước khi chuẩn bị thủ tục giấy tờ. Nếu không là thành viên của Giáo xứ, quý vị bắt buộc phải có thư ủy quyền của Cha sở của quý vị.

Bí tích Rửa tội trẻ em: Thứ bảy tuần thứ hai trong tháng sau lễ 4:00 pm. Xin nộp đơn trong văn phòng Giáo xứ trước một (1) tháng. Xin tiếp xúc Văn Phòng để biết chi tiết tham dự lớp chuẩn bị rửa tội.

Tân tòng (RCIA): xin liên lạc với Trưởng Ban Giáo lý (DRE).

Bí tích Hôn phối: Luật của Tổng Giáo phận đòi hỏi phải sắp xếp với Giáo xứ ít nhất sáu (6) tháng để chuẩn bị.

Bí tích Xức dầu bệnh nhân: Xin liên lạc Văn phòng: 586-755-

1313.

Khẩn cấp: 586-755-5490

Born again of water and the Holy Spirit Gioan Baotixita Ethan Nhat-Khang Dinh

Son of Henry T. Dinh and Thuy T. Dao

Giuse Juse Le Tran

Son of Hoang Thien Tran and NgocHung Tran

The Moms and Dads Club has always been a vital and vibrant min-

istry here at St. Cletus, now Our Lady of Grace. The Moms and

Dads are one of the longest continuing organizations in the par-

ish. Their activities have brought many parishioners and non-

parishioner together to enjoy good fellowship and share a hearty

meal through their monthly card parties. The parish extends its

sincere thanks and appreciation of the $600 gift given to the

parish by the Moms and Dads Club at Christmas. May the Lord

continue to bless this wonderful group of parishioners.

Fr. Hoang

COLLECTION OF

THOUGHTS AND QUES-

TIONS TO PONDER….

WHOEVER YOU WANT TO BE,

IF YOU ARE WILLING TO

CARRY YOUR CROSS, YOU

CAN LEARN HOW TO GIVE

MORE THAN YOU HAVE AND

DO YOUR BEST. THERE IS

NO CAN’T; THERE AIN’T NO

CAN’T. WINNING IS ABOUT

HOW HARD YOU CAN TAKE

BEING HIT AND STILL MOVE

FORWARD. IN SPIRITUAL

WARFARE IT IS KILL OR BE

KILLED. LOVE GOD WITH

YOUR WHOLE HEART, MIND

AND STRENGTH. KEEP YOUR

THOUGHTS CENTERED ON

HIM. HE LOVES YOU MORE

THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW

HOW TO LOVE. GET HOLY OR

DIE TRYING!

God is calling you, our parishioners … to serve HIM . . . Please reconsider!

1. We are in need of Eucharistic Ministers to take communion to the homebound. If you are inter-ested in this ministry, please contact the Parish Office.

2. We are also in need of Lectors. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office. 3. Children’s Liturgy is now being offered during the 10:00 a.m. mass. Children will be led by a

catechist from the assembly to study God’s Word in a format designed for them. Children of all ages are welcome. We are in need of volunteers who are willing to assist with this impor-tant ministry. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office.

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Minister’s Schedule February 3rd and 4th, 2018

4:00PM 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM

Presider Fr. Hoang Fr. Hoang Fr. Hoang Fr. Hoang

Deacon Dcn. Kevin (p) Dcn. Kevin (p) Dcn. Kevin (p) Dcn. The

Extra.

EMs

J. Fornelli

P.Wojnarow-

Ski

R. Sopala

Dcn. Kevin

Volunteer

Dcn. Kevin

P. Gjonoj

Dcn. Kevin

Mai Du

Tran Ba Loc

Pham Quyen

Ha Dien Hang

Lectors T. Gorski Volunteer Volunteer TNTT

TNTT

Altar

Servers

V. Slattery C. Avila A. Szuminski

Hospitality D. Krass

Dr. Krass

D. Krass

R. Ciavattone

G. Ciavattone

Cuc Phan

FOR THOSE IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS

Sophia Adams, Richard Barner, Barbara Bellono, Joanne Bergmoser, Janet Bishop, Don Bruzdewicz, Mrs. Be Bui, John Burlea, Christine Buhay, Ruth Ann Clancy, Pat Coffee, Josephine Devellis, Gene-vieve Tonnu Nhung Dich, Shawn Doan, Anne Doan, Rita Dahmen, Pat Drobek, Marie Elliott, Fely Estrella, John Fornelli, Al Fracassa, Caroline Fredal, Mary Fromm, Steve Gajda, Thomas Gajda, Sylvia Gentile, Gregg Golden, Christine Gorski, Euncik Gorski, Agie Green, Jim Grobbel, Maria Hang Ha, Becky Hertberg, Rose Jenion, Shirley Jury, Louise Heyza, Jackie Johnson, Melissa Jones, Carol Karain, Sandy Kohlndorfer, Dennis Krass, Sandra Krass, Judy Kupiec, Margaret Kurkowski, Gregory Kruk, Judith Lucas, Fran Lesniak, Lynn Macieczni, Berna-dette Masse, Anthony Mazzenga, Susan McCan, Keith McCrudden, Brian McGee, Veronica Morri-son, Mark Parks, Callan Pen, Joann Plachta, Amy Raggio, Lagrimas Saens, Rosa Maria Santos, Felix Skowronek, Jimmy Tague, Theresa Terzo, Dolores Thompson, Robert Thompson,Helen Walczak, Patricia Waligora, Ton Nu Dich, Thaeer H., Matthew M., Jillian H., Anna Warner Mayes, Krisztina Kor-tuesi, The Haio family, The Arabbo family, Thelma Watts, Suzanne Wessels, Angela Yancey, and all of our home bound brothers and sisters, that God’s heal-ing hands will touch them. To update, call the office at 586-755-1313.

Mass Intentions Mon. January 29th 8:30 am +Evelyn Mroczkowski by son & daughter Tues. January 30th 8:30 am Souls of orphans by Lina Tran Wed. January 31st 8:30 am +Soul of George Crombez, Jr. by Crombez family Thur. February 1st 8:30 am +All souls by Vinh Tran family Fri. February 2nd 8:30 am +Soul of Anne Bao Thi Le by Chi Dao family Sat. February 3rd 8:30 am NO MASS 10:00 am Memorial Mass for Fr. Fabian Slominski 4:00 pm +Tim Clancy by Moms & Dads Club,

+Clyde Hishok by Ruth Dodge Sun. February 4th 8:00 am +Boleslaus & +Helen Blasejewski by Larry Walocko 10:00 am +John McFadden by family 12:00 pm

Blessings to M. Lynh Nguyen by family, God’s loving hands heal Grandchild. Thanks be to the Holy Family by Chi Dao family, All intentions announced today. 5:00 pm Latin Mass Souls of all deceased members of Nguyen & Crombez families.

Words on the Word Jan. 28, 2018 – Dispelling Demons

All of us, in one form or another, have “demons” that need to be dis-

pelled. They may be demons of sinfulness. Or demons of addiction. Or

of depression. Or of some other habit or behavior that needs to be

ended. One of the more high-profile legal cases to dominate headlines

over the last year has concerned the actions of a local physician who

was working with prominent gymnasts for many years.

As most who have followed the story are aware, the physician has

been accused by dozens of former patients of horrible assaults that

took place while he was supposed to have been treating them for vari-

ous physical ailments. A few weeks ago, the story became especially

prominent when several of his victims had the opportunity to address

him in court prior to his sentence being handed down.

One can only hope that this opportunity to directly address the perpe-

trator of so many assaults served, in a way, to help dispel the demons

with which the victims and their families have been faced in the after-

math of the incidents. Likewise, we pray that, going forward, the vari-

ous communities involved will also be able to begin to exorcise the

demons associated with these terrible actions.

None of which is to say there will not continue to be pain for many,

many years to come for everyone involved.

But, God willing, the Holy Spirit will provide strength and healing for all,

enabling them to pick up the pieces and move forward.

Today’s gospel passage from St. Mark describes Jesus’ ability to provide

such healing, when he orders an unclean spirit out of a man.

“All were amazed and asked one another, ‘What is this? A new teach-

ing with authority,’” St. Mark writes. “’He commands even the unclean

spirits and they obey him.’”

© 2018, Words on the Word

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1001 North Silvery Lane Dearborn, Michigan 48128 ph 313.562.1990

Dear Fr. Lam,

It is my pleasure to inform you that the following students have earned Honors status for the first semester academic work at Divine

Child School for the 2017-18 school year. Earning honors indicates a student’s commitment to academic rigor and requires a mini-

mum of a 3.5 GPA.

Karen Doan Kevin Pham Crystal Tran

Thank you for being a partner in Catholic education. We share in your pride of their important accomplishment.

In Catholic Education,

Mr. Eric Haley

Principal

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is in need of additional items to stock the shelves. The following are items that are in short supply: Canned Meats, Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, Hand Soap, Toothpaste, and Dry Boxed Cereal. All donations should be dropped off at the parish office. The parish office is open Monday through Thursday, from 9:00AM until 4:00PM, closed from 12:00PM (Noon) until 1:00PM. Thank you for your generosity in helping to feed those in our area who are in need.

Mary’s Children Family Center of Michigan

495 Eat 14 Mile Road

Clawson, Mi. 48017

www.maryschildrenfamily center.org

January 8, 2018

Dear Our Lady of Grace Parish,

Thank you for including Mary’s Children Family Center in your Giving Tree this year. We are extremely

thankful with how many gifts your church blessed our organization with. We appreciate all of your time and

hard work that your committee has done.

Mary’s Children Family Center was created for one reason – to improve functional independence and enhance

the quality of life for persons overcoming brain injuries within our community. Generous gifts from donors

like you provide the financial and moral support needed to continue our mission. We received craft supplies,

items for the personal care of our students, and gift cards to purchase food, supplies and other necessary items

to keep Mary’s Children running.

Mary’s Children Family Center cannot thank you and your church enough for your help this year. We would

like to invite you to come and tour our Center, we would be more than happy to arrange an appointment. If

you should hear of anyone who would like to share a talent with our students, whether it is musical, artsy,

cooking or reading, we would be most receptive.

May God bless your New Year with health and peace.

Sincerely,

Lindsey Wichmann and the staff and students at Mary’s Children Family Center

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Save the Date

January 9th— ESL Classes begin again, 7:00PM School Bldg. Classes

continue through March 13, 2018. This year’s classes will concentrate on aspects of gaining citizenship in the U.S.

January 28th— Ping Pong Tournament 2:00PM—6:00PM in the Social Hall.

February 18—Viet MD Clinic 1pm in school building (opposite office).

Ensuing dates are: March 18th, April 22nd,

May 20th, and June 10th.

March 11th—Red Cross Blood Drive, 8:00AM until 2:00PM in the Social Hall.

Appointments can be made: call Ken at 586 751-4243. Walk-ins are

welcome.

March 18th– Music & Dance parish fundraiser in Social Hall. Info to follow.

PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN

IN THE MILITARY:

Lord hold our troops in your loving hand. Protect them as they protect us.

God Bless Our Service Men & Women:

PFC Joshua Fox

SPC Gerald Gagne

Army Jeff Wagner

Captain Tuan Pham

Lt. Libby Lesniak, Navy

Aaron Lesniak, Navy

Billy Smith, USMC

Thông Báo

**Giờ Chầu và Nhận Phép Lành Thánh Thể Xin ÔBACE dùng cơ hội này mà đến với Chúa trong một giờ chầu và nhận phép lành Thánh Thể: 7PM—8PM mỗi chiều thứ Năm. Tại Nhà Thờ của Giáo Xứ, tiếp tục mỗi thứ Năm trong tuần vào lúc 7PM—8PM.

*** Hội Mân Côi: Lần chuỗi Mân Côi ngay sau Thánh Lễ tại Nhà nguyện Thánh Cletus, mời Quý Ô BACE tham dự.

*** Đọc kinh Lòng Thương Xót Chúa mỗi thứ bảy đầu tháng sau thánh lễ 8:30 sáng.

Announcements

** Recitation of the Holy Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy Every Sunday at 9:25 am in Church.

** Divine Mercy Novena Beginning each First Saturday.

Novena chaplet starts following the 8:30 am Mass.

** Holy Hour of Adoration with Benediction

Every Thursday evening, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

in the Church.

** Latin Mass

First Sunday of each month—5PM.

** Bible Study—Biblical Walk through the Mass Wednesday, 7PM, conference room.

XIN ĐỂ DÀNH NHỮNG NGÀY SAU ĐÂY

1. GX sẽ có Thánh Lễ tiếng Latinh mỗi Chúa Nhật đầu tháng, lúc 5 giờ chiều.

2. Câu lạc bộ Bóng Bàn mở cửa mỗi tuần: Thứ Ba và Thứ Sáu lúc 8PM tối, Chúa Nhật sau Thánh Lễ 3PM, tại Hội Trường. 28 tháng 1, 2018: Đấu loại chung kết, có các cầu thủ đến từ Canada.

3. Nhóm cầu nguyện, ca tụng và tung hô lòng Thương Xót Chúa xum họp mỗi thứ bẩy đầu tháng lúc 8PM tại nhà thờ (tiếng Việt), cầu nguyện xin Chúa chữa lành theo nhu cầu. Xin mời Quý ÔBACE tham dự.

4. Lớp Anh Ngữ lúc 7 giờ chiều mỗi thứ ba do Bà Tiến Sĩ Sue Fleming phụ trách, cho tới ngày 13 tháng 3, 2018. Dr. Sue sẽ hướng dẫn bài thi quốc tịch Mỹ trong khóa này.

5. Tết Mậu Tuất 2018: Văn Nghệ Dạ Vũ mừng xuân, xin lấy tờ quảng cáo có thêm chi tiết - hội trường.

6. Bác sĩ Việt MD khám bệnh:

CSA UPDATE

As of 1-22-18

Goal: $36,153

Pledged: $27,098.74 74%

Need: $9,055 to meet target!

Go to ww.aod.org for CSA-Funded

Ministries!

In Memoriam

Concetta “Connie” Galloway Scott Alexander DeMunnik

· 18 tháng 02

· 18 tháng 03

· 22 tháng 04

· 20 thang 05

· 10 tháng 06

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Every child ‘a precious gift from God,’ Trump tells March for Life by Catholic News Service • January 19, 2018

WASHINGTON — In remarks broadcast to the March for Life from the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump said

that his administration “will always defend the very first right in the Declaration of Independence, and that is the right to life.”He

invoked the theme of this year’s march, “Love Saves Lives,” and praised the crowd as being very special and “such great citizens

gathered in our nation’s capital from many places for one beautiful cause” — celebrating and cherishing life.“Every unborn child is a

precious gift from God,” he said, his remarks interrupted several times by applause from the crowd gathered on the National Mall.

He praised the pro-lifers for having “such big hearts and tireless devotion to make sure parents have the support they need to choose

life.”“You’re living witnesses of this year’s March for Life theme, ‘Love Saves Lives,'” His remarks were broadcast to the crowd

live via satellite to a Jumbotron above the speakers’ stage, a first for any U.S. president, according to March for Life.During their

tenure in office, President Ronald Reagan, President George H.W. Bush and President George W. Bush all addressed the march via

telephone or a radio hookup from the Oval Office, with their remarks broadcast to the crowd.

Trump spoke with a crowd surrounding him in the Rose Garden, including 20 students from the University of Mary in Bismarck,

North Dakota. One of those standing next to the president was a Marianne Donadio, a top official with Room at the Inn, a nationally

accredited Catholic ministry based in North Carolina that serves homeless, pregnant women and single mothers with children. Vice

President Mike Pence, who addressed last year’s March for Life in person at Trump’s request, introduced the president as the “most

pro-life president in American history,” for among other things issuing an executive memorandum shortly after his inauguration to

reinstate the “Mexico City Policy.” The policy bans all foreign nongovernmental organizations receiving U.S. funds from perform-

ing or promoting abortion as a method of family planning in other countries.

Trump also has nominated pro-life judges to fill several court vacancies and a day before the March for Life the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services announced formation of a new Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the HHS Office for Civil

Rights. Its aim is to protect the conscience rights of doctors and other health care workers who do not want to perform procedures

they consider morally objectionable. For the first time in a recent memory, the weather in Washington was more than tolerable for

March for Life participants as they gathered on the National Mall to mark the anniversary of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision

legalizing abortion. The sun was shining and the blue sky was cloudless. By the time the speeches ended and the march to the Su-

preme Court started, the temperature had reached 50 degrees. Jeanne Mancini, president of March for Life, opened the rally by call-

ing on everyone in the crowd to text the word “March” to 7305 and to show their commitment to ending abortion and join their

voices in calling on Congress to defund Planned Parenthood. “Do you agree that’s important?” she asked the crowd. “Yes!” they

shouted. March for Life, she said, is about educating people about abortion and mobilizing to end it and to love all those women and

families who are facing a troubled pregnancy and other needs. ‘Love Saves Lives’ is this year’s theme,” she added. “Love and sacri-

fice go hand in hand It is not easy. No one ever said it was, but it is the right choice … the self-sacrificial option.”

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, was among several others who addressed the crowd. “Thank God for giving us a pro-life

president in the White House,” the Catholic congressman said. “Your energy is so infectious,” he told the crowd, praising them for

being “the vigor and enthusiasm of the pro-life movement.” Seeing so many young people “is so inspiring because it tells us this a

movement on the rise,” he said. “Why is the pro-life movement on the rise? Because truth is on our side. Life begins at conception.

Science is on our side.” Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Washington, gave an emotional speech about the troubled pregnancy she

faced about four years ago. She and her husband, Dan, were told their unborn child had severe defects, that the baby’s kidneys would

never develop and the lungs were undeveloped because of a rare condition. Abortion was their only option, they were told. Today,

that baby is 4-year-old Abigail. She and her younger brother and their father stood on the stage with the congresswoman. “Dan and I

prayer and we cried (at the news of their unborn child’s condition) … and in that devastation we saw hope. What if God would do a

miracle? What if a doctor was willing to try something new? Like saline infusions to mimic amniotic fluid so kidneys could de-

velop?” she recalled. With “true divine intervention and some very courageous doctors willing to take a risk we get to experience our

daughter, Abigail,” Herrera Beutler said. She is a very “healthy, happy 4-year-old big sister who some day is going to be ‘the boss of

mommy’s work,'” she said.

Herrera Beutler asked the crowd to imagine that 45 years of legal abortion had not existed and that 60 million babies had not been

lost to abortion, and if out of those people had come those who could cure cancer and correct all manner of disabling conditions,

including those that exist in utero, and eradicate poverty. “What richness we would we get to see instead of two generations miss-

ing,” she added. Another Catholic member of Congress and longtime pro-life advocate, Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, described

the last 45 years of legal abortion as Orwellian.

“Every one of you here today” and millions of others throughout the country and world, he said, “are an integral part of the greatest

human rights struggle on earth. Because we pray, because we fast, we will win. Babies will be protected.”

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To inform the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding the sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons and other

Church personnel and/or to speak to the Victim Assistance Coordinator contact: (866) 343-8055. A caller will

be requested to provide his or her name and telephone number. All calls regarding complaints of sexual

abuse will be returned in a timely manner. This toll-free number has been established as part of an effort by

the Detroit archdiocese to protect children, young people and other vulnerable people in our schools, par-

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san institutions and ministries only. Persons with such complaints are also encouraged to directly contact law

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