The members of our parish family have an opportunity again this year to "spiritually" adopt a child who is newly conceived in the month of April.  You see, not all newly-conceived babies are allowed to be born.  In fact, almost 4,000 babies lose their lives to abortion each day.  It is these babies who are in danger of having their lives ended before birth, who you are asked to "adopt."

Prayer commitment cards will be available after all the Masses next weekend.  You can "adopt" a chld individually or as a family.  You will be asked to name the child for whom you will be praying, thereby giving your child the humanity (s)he deserves.  Just say a short prayer each day for nine months, for your unborn child and for all the unborn children.  You will receive monthly reports describing your baby's development, and your child will be born in January, 2017.  At that time we have a baby shower and all Sacred Heart of Jesus parishioners will be invited to bring gifts, which will be donated to local Pregnancy Centers.