Category Archives: Respect Life

Written by Mike Roche’s father: Bill Roche, A parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Diocese of Venice Laura and Nick both came from large families and when they married imagined a large family for themselves. Initially their desire was thwarted by endometriosis. After her diagnosis, Laura had surgery and within a few months…

Written by Mike Roche’s father: Bill Roche, A parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Diocese of Venice As we continue thru this challenging year, the following words from Saint Pope John Paul II should motivate us all to act on behalf of the weakest and most defenseless in our society. “No single person…

Written by Mike Roche’s father: Bill Roche, A parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Diocese of Venice A growing hostility towards churches/Christians has manifested itself in a series of attacks on church property and buildings in recent weeks. A partial list of these ghoulish acts includes: the decapitation of a statue of Jesus…

Written by parishioner Richard Ferger from the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Based on readings from Jan 22 One of the things I have learned over the years is that when you are tuned in to the voice of God and open to His will, you can expect the unexpected. I…