Life Ministries
Life Ministry: Education, Advocacy and Support
Life ministry is dedicated to promoting the value of every human life through outreach and education, offering support to moms in need, and advocating for vulnerable human life, including the preborn, the disabled, human trafficking victims, and death row inmates.
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Supporting Life through Prayer
Rosary For Life
Join us the third Saturday of each month to pray a Rosary for Life. We meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of the Unborn, between the church and the Social Hall. If there is inclement weather, we pray inside the church. Our prayer intentions are for life and human dignity.
Pray to Change Hearts
Join us the fourth Saturday of each month at the abortion facility located at 3330 Kennedy Blvd., in Tampa from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. We pray for the lives of preborn babies to be spared and for the conversion of mothers, fathers, and doctors who participate in or promote abortion.
Prayer Vigil to End the Death Penalty
Join us before scheduled executions in Florida to pray for the life of the person who is on death row, and for the victims and families of all involved. The Catholic Church teaches that all human life is sacred. Even people who have committed terrible acts and caused great harm possess a human dignity instilled by God, our Creator.
40 Days for Life
During 40 days each fall, our ministry volunteers to pray during one day each week at an abortion facility. Also, we partner with the Knights of Columbus to set up 40 crosses or flags on the parish campus to remind our community of the lives lost through abortion.
Education
We host speakers who provide personal testimonies or expert knowledge on subjects relating to human dignity and how to promote a culture that values human life from conception to natural death.
Supporting Life through our Outreach Closet
Throughout the year, we organize collections to help families with newborn babies. We are always in need of diapers (especially sizes 4, 5, 6), baby shampoo, baby wipes, pack ‘n plays, strollers, and Walmart gift cards (any amount). Drop off donations at Nativity Parish Office, 705 East Brandon Blvd., Monday-Thursday 9 am – 12 noon or 1 pm – 4 pm and Friday 9 am – 12 noon.
Advocacy
We share updates on proposed legislation and amendments that harm human dignity and encourage support for policies and laws that protect human dignity and promote a culture of life.
Other Special Events
Respect Life Month
In October, or Respect Life Month, we join together for a Rosary for the unborn. We also participate in the Life Chain on the sidewalk by Hwy 60. This is a public, prayerful witness to show that we respect life from conception to natural death.
Ministry Contact: Bridget VanSciver