Welcome to the February 16, 2022 edition of Just 3 Things, the weekly social action newsletter of the Office of Human Life & Dignity. If this email was forwarded to you, and you'd like to receive it each week, please click here.
Melissa Vlach
Social Justice and Digital Media Coordinator
Office of Human Life & Dignity
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Social Justice and Digital Media Coordinator
Office of Human Life & Dignity
Archdiocese of San Francisco
The next Healing after Abortion retreat has been scheduled for May 20-22. This retreat, organized by Project Rachel, is designed for women at any point in their lives who wish to experience God's healing through the sacraments, talks, and counseling.
The weekend will have a bilingual format in English and Spanish. Those who are interested are invited to inquire by email, phone, or through the form on the event's web page.
As Lent begins in a few weeks, so does the tradition of 40 Days for Life, which begins again on March 2. Individuals are invited to sign up for a time slot for the vigil, with local sites in San Francisco and Redwood City.
Participants will pray outside of abortion clinics in a peaceful witness for life. The campaign reports that the number of babies saved doubled from 2020 to 2021.
A new bill was introduced in the House of Representatives last week that would provide a path to legalization for many undocumented individuals in the United States. The Dignity Act would also provide legal status for Dreamers, increase border security, and tighten requirements around workforce verification for federal employees.
This bill joins several other immigration-related bills that are currently in Congress. While the U.S. Bishops have not taken a position on these proposed laws, they have consistently called for a pathway to citizenship for the undocumented.
What's coming up:
- February 19 _ Restorative Justice Monthly Breakfast at St. Mark. Buy tickets here.
- February 21 _ One-Day Crime Survivors Leadership Training. Learn more here.
- February 22-25 _ Four-Day Crime Survivors Leadership Training. Learn more here.
- April 24 _ Respect Life Essay Contest Mass and Awards Ceremony. Learn more here.