RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
Our Mission
The Respect Life Ministry embraces the Church’s mission to protect “every human being’s right to life and physical integrity from the moment of conception until death.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph #2273)
Get Involved!
St. Ann's Respect Life Ministry meets once a month to pray the Pro-Life Rosary and gather for a short meeting to plan and organize our efforts to build a culture of life — from conception to natural death.
Our ministry actively supports life in all its stages. We:
Attend local pro-life events and vigils
Fundraise to support local organizations that serve mothers and babies in need
Volunteer at St. Joseph’s Village, reminding elderly residents of their dignity and value
Provide educational resources and opportunities to help our parish community stand for life
Whether you're called to pray, serve, educate, or simply learn more, there's a place for you here. Come be a voice for the voiceless and help us foster a parish rooted in love and respect for every human life.
Upcoming events
-
Hike for Life
Gather your friends, family, and walking shoes for a joyful way to support women choosing life! The Hike for Life is a pro-life walk held each Fall across North Texas, raising awareness for the dignity of every human life — from conception to natural death — and raising funds for pro-life organizations and maternity homes across Dallas.
October 4th: Mckinney Hike
October 11: Bachman Lake Hike
October 18: Richardson/Garland Hike -
Bilingual Annual Respect Life Mass
Join Bishop Edward J. Burns on October 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Plano as we celebrate Respect Life Month and all the pro-life apostolates committed to serving women, children, and families in need in our diocese. A pro-life ministry fair will follow directly after mass.
-
Remembrance Mass for Pregnancy and Infant Loss
During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in October, St. Ann’s holds a special Remembrance Mass for families to reflect and honor the memory of their lost babies. While not a funeral, it’s a time for healing and support. Families, friends, and children are welcome to join.
This year's Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, at 7 p.m. in St. Killian Chapel.
Support Life Through
the St. Ann Baby Bank
Your generosity makes a real difference! Here’s what your donation can do:
Your Gift in Action
$45 – Trains a CPLC Gabriel mentor to walk with a pregnant mom in need.$90 – Sponsors a student to attend the Bishop's Pro-Life Dinner.$200 – Sends a woman struggling with the after-effects of abortion to a healing retreat.$300 – Covers transportation for a mom to attend six Gabriel Education Ministry & Support classes.
Your Donations Have Already Helped:
✅ 25 St. Ann HSM students to the Pro-Life Concert, raising over $1 million for Loreto Maternity Homes.
✅ Sponsor a bus for 35 parishioners to the Hike for Life, raising $58,000 for Pregnancy Resource Centers.
✅ Supported St. Ann’s “Night to Shine” for Special Needs Adults.
✅ Provided bilingual prayer cards & programs for the Annual Dallas Diocese Respect Life Mass & Ministry Fair.
✅ Sponsored 3 buses taking parishioners to the Annual Dallas March for Life.
✅ Donated healing resource books for the St. Ann Miscarriage & Infant Loss Mass.
✅ Sponsored 5 St. Ann Young Couples to the 31st Bishop’s Pro-Life Dinner.
✅ Sponsored 5 parishioners to attend the Vitae Foundation Pro-Life Dinner.
✅ Sponsored a New Mother Basket (Marian Themed) for the St. Ann Ladies Spring Tea.Thank you for being part of this mission to protect and support life!
Attend The Monthly Meetings!
ROSARY AT 6:30 | MEETING BEGINS 7:00PM ROOM 323
Since March 2023, our ministry has grown to 45 volunteers who support mothers, babies in need, and the elderly.
2025 Meeting Dates:
Wednesday, January 15
Wednesday, February 19
Wednesday, March 19
Wednesday, April 9
Wednesday, May 21
Wednesday, Jun 11
Wednesday, July 16
