Do you have a heart for the unborn?  Are you interested in joining a ministry providing education, healing and hope to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies?  

Morning Star has volunteer opportunities ranging from medical and counseling to office and special event support.  

Go to www.SupportMorningStar.com for a complete list and to fill out a volunteer application.

Did you know? 80% of women who are considering an abortion choose LIFE after having an ultrasound! This is why, at Morning Star, we call ultrasounds a “window into the womb”. A mother and father are able to see their child - sometimes as early as just 6 weeks into the pregnancy. Life can no longer be denied. 

You can support Morning Star’s powerful, life-giving service of providing free ultrasounds to abortion-vulnerable mothers and fathers in our community by donating to Morning Star at www.SupportMorningStar.com.

You can also follow Morning Star on Facebook at Facebook.com/SupportMorningStar.

PRO-LIFE PRAYER

God of all creation,
through Jesus, your Son,
You created man and woman
in your own image and likeness,
to live and love as the crown of your creation.
Move our hearts to cherish the precious gift of life
at every stage and in every condition.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our parish is joining a nationwide effort entitled: “Walking with Moms in Need.” As part of this initiative our parish will undertake a yearlong process to assess, expand, and better communicate resources to pregnant moms and families in our local community. Through Walking With Moms in Need, Catholics can help vulnerable women find support welcoming and caring for their children.

LINKS:
Walking wtih Moms in Need National Website
Saint Joseph Walking With Moms in Need Initiative Introduction

Homelessness: Have you ever thought about it?  In Cumberland County alone, Community Cares provides shelter to over 400 individuals and families experiencing homelessness in a year. And that is only one shelter.

ShelterListings.org indicates over 3,000 shelters to serve the homeless in Cumberland County.  

Community Cares provides Emergency Shelter, a Resource Center for day assistance, a Coordinated Entry System to connect people to government assistance, and Street Reach.  For details check out their website.

Help victims of sex trafficking by donating to Peace Promise. During October 2023, your donations will be matched up to $25,000 by Michael and Monica Malpezzi from our parish. Donate here...

A free workshop offered by Braver Angels is for anyone interested in learning how to express differences of opinion charitably; to maintain their convictions, while honoring the inherent dignity of those with whom they disagree.  The workshop takes place on Saturday, October 28 from 9 AM to noon at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Camp Hill.