October is Respect Life Month, a time for Catholics throughout the United States to reflect on the precious gift of every human life.
This year, the Church invites us to look to Mary, Mother of Life, who welcomed Jesus from the moment of His conception and faithfully accompanied Him throughout His earthly life. Mary’s yes reminds us that every human life is a gift from God, worthy of love, and protection, This month, we invite every Christ the King parishioner to join us in a simple commitment: Pray for life.
Resources for Women
- Mary Mother of Life article from the USCCB. https://www.usccb.org/resources/rlp-26-reflection.pdf
- Truth about an Abortion Pill. https://www.usccb.org/resources/What_Are_Abortion_Pills.pdf
- Pregnancy Help – https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/pregnancyhelp
- What’s in the Womb? Resources from Live Action https://www.liveaction.org/learn
- Video from the USCCB speaking about the Catholic Social Teaching on the Right to Life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufIywz_bnAs
In addition, each week in the bulletin we will highlight a specific intention and initiative to pray for the lives of all unborn babies and their families.
Medical Care Hillsborough County
- Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center Catholic Charities: 6845 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33614 – 813 631 4398 | www.foundationsoflife.org
- Life Choices Family Medical: 18560 N. Dale Mabry Highway Lutz, FL 33548 – 813 948 7734 | www.LifeChoicesMedical.com
- Knights Women’s Center Catholic Charities: 2002 E. Fletcher Avenue, Suite H Tampa, FL 33612 – 813 910 3280 | www.foundationsoflife.org
Friendship/ Mentorship at Christ the King Catholic Church
- St. Monica’s Mothers Group – Meets weekly on Wednesdays at 9:30am in the Mary Martha Center room 204/205 with Childcare available in the Nursery.
- Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study – Meets weekly on Thursdays at 10:00am in the Mary Martha Center rooms 201-205 with Childcare available in the Nursery.
- Get partnered with another Mom at the Parish – Contact Katie Holland for more information or to seek a Mentor Mom. Kholland@CTK-Tampa.org
More Resources
Child Care
Our Church Nursery is available: Sunday from 8:30am to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Wednesday from 7:45am to 11:30am, and Thursday from 9:30am to 12:00pm.
Financial Support
St. Vincent De Paul – Partner Organization that can temporarily assist with financial support for things with demonstrated need. Contact volunteers at Christ the King Conference at 813 434 0201.
Bay Care Parish Assistance Program
Confidential Help is just a phone call away: 1-800-878-5470
Call when you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Relationship Issues, Family issues, Grief and loss, Addictive Behaviors.
Legal Assistance
St. Michael’s Legal Center for Women and Children provides legal advice and representation in the areas of Family Law, including child support, visitation, custody, and, under limited circumstances, dissolution of marriage. Even if parents are divorced or never married and no longer living together, they still need to work together in the best interests of their children. The family also needs financial support. These are some of the reasons SMLC also helps families post-judgment. Contact St. Michael’s Legal Center at (813) 289-538
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry helps carry out the mission of Christ the King by offering a caring Christian presence to provide confidential emotional and spiritual support to people who are hurting. Stephen Ministers are typically matched with one individual going through a crisis or life difficulty, referred to as the Care Receiver. The care relationship lasts for as long as the need persists. If you would like to be paired with a Stephen Minister, please contact our referral coordinator: Parishioner Mary Ann Edgar at 202-368-3668.
Prayer Ministry
Hearts for Healing Prayer Ministry: Hearts for healing ecumenical prayer team has a three-fold mission; healing of the individual, healing of the churches, and healing of race relations. The ministry is comprised of men and women, laity, and clergy, from several denominations to help candidates for prayer to experience the love of God, through the Holy Spirit and to receive healing and to forgive from the heart. The Prayer Team is committed to praying according to the needs expressed by the candidate and according to the revelation and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. This Ecumenical Prayer Ministry helps the candidate to learn the discipline of practicing the presence of Jesus during times of private prayer. Prayer appointments for individuals are offered here at Christ the King by contacting Parishioner Bernadine Wright at 813-966-7416.