Mother's Day Weekend

Life Center of Santa Ana has been blessed to sponsor the Mother's Day Roses Event in the Diocese of Orange for over 45 years.  This annual event is truly a beautiful way to honor our Blessed Mother, celebrate all Mothers in your parish community, and raise monies to support the vulnerable teen and young adult mothers whom we serve.  Based on your estimated attendance for the weekend Masses, we purchase a set number of roses for you. You pick the roses up from us that Saturday, and then your rose team distributes them at all the Masses in hopes of receiving a donation.  It's amazing how God always provides!  It's great fun to get your Knights of Columbus, or your Respect Life Ministry, or your Confirmation Teens to help with the efforts in advancing the culture of life.  Every rose really does save the life of an unborn baby.  Be sure to sign your parish up by April 1st. 

RACHEL’S VINEYARD: A PLACE OF HEALING AND HOPE 

Are you struggling from an abortion? Whether you were pressured into an abortion, were unable to prevent a family member from having one, or you were a part of the abortion decision, this retreat will help you move beyond any guilt, shame, or anger you have. Our weekend retreats are uniquely designed to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental group environment. This weekend will help you find a new voice and transform the pain of the past into hope. Discover peace and healing. 

Come to our Healing Weekend Retreat. Here are a couple scheduled near you in 2024:               

• Santa Clarita, July 12, 13, 14 2024, Roseanne Becker, RachelsvineyardSCV@gmail.com
• Los Angeles, September 13, 14, 15 2024, Christine Lowe, RVLA.ChristineLowe@gmail.com
• Fresno,  October 4,5,6 2024, Jennifer Butcher, 833-776-0023
• San Bernardino, October 4, 5, 6, 2024, Blanca McGuthrie (Spanish) 909-475-5352
• San Bernardino, October 4, 5, 6 2024, Maria Valadez (English) 

https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/ and find a retreat worldwide.

October Respect Life Month

The Life, Justice & Peace Division of the Diocese of Orange invites all parishes to host a second collection for Walking With Moms (formerly known as Pennies From Heaven).  This collection is typically held during Respect Life weekend, which is the first weekend in October.  These monies are sent to the Diocese for accounting purposes, and then distributed evenly among cooperating pregnancy centers, including Life Center of Santa Ana.  Thank you for your generous support for LIFE!