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 Speaker Event!
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5 Wishes - The Gift of Conversation
Presented by Teresa Le Leux, Gerontologist, Aging Life Care Manager and St. Ann Parishioner
Most people think it is important to talk about their end-of-life care wishes
--but--
Most people have not had these conversations.
Have you?
Join us on November 19th to learn more about advance care planning and how to give the gift of conversation to the important people in your life.
✓ Learn how to have advance care planning conversations with your children, your parents, or the most important people in your life
✓ Learn about picking the right person to speak for you when you cannot communicate for yourself due to a health crisis
✓ Receive a free Five Wishes document that will help guide you through all the steps and considerations, and become a legally valid advance directive when completed and signed
✓ Learn why updating your documents is important as life situations change
Past Events
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Hike for Life
Thank You, Team St. Ann’s!
Thank you so much to Team St. Ann’s for joining us at the 2025 Hike for Life at Bachman Lake in Dallas on October 11, 2025!
The annual Hike for Life supports local pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes across Dallas—helping mothers, babies, and families in need.
We’re proud to share that Team St. Ann’s is currently in 3rd place—and we’re just $1,600 away from reaching our goal!
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Remembrance Mass for Pregnancy and Infant Loss
We are grateful to everyone who joined us on October 15, 2025,for this year’s Mass of Remembrance—a beautiful evening of prayer and healing for all who have been impacted by the loss of a child.
A heartfelt thank-you to the 13 volunteers from our English and Spanish Respect Life Ministries who helped serve throughout the Mass. Thanks to their dedication and the support of our community, nearly 175 people attended this special liturgy of hope and remembrance.
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 FOR LIFE AT 6:45 | MEETING BEGINS 7:05 PM ROOM: LIBRARY
Since March 2023, our ministry has grown to 45 volunteers who support mothers, babies in need, and the elderly.
2025-2026 Meeting Dates:
2025:
11/19: room to be determined, check back after October 28
12/17
2026
1/21
2/11
3/18
4/15
5/20
6/17
