Mission Statement

St. Joseph Sanctity of Life Ministry answers the call to defend the sacredness and dignity of life from conception to natural death according to the teaching of the Catholic Church.  The Ministry responds to John Paul II’s plea for “a general mobilization of consciences and a united ethical effort to activate a great campaign in support of life. All together we must build a culture of life.” (EV, n.95)
 
All are invited to build the culture of life through the Ministry’s multi-faceted approach consisting of prayer, education, outreach and healing:
 

• Most important, we are grounded in fervent prayer and offer and support various prayer opportunities. (Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood, Holy Hour for Life, Rosary for Life, Special Needs Mass)  

• We seek to educate on Pro-Life matters within our Parish and at multiple venues to raise awareness of the humanity of the preborn child and the dignity of the elderly and vulnerable in our society. (Movie Nights, Speakers, Spiritual Adoption)

• Our community outreach includes prayerful, truthful, loving, apostolic witness. We support Women’s Care Center and their clients in need, through various fund raisers and collections. (Change for Life)

• We reach out in charity and compassion to those who seek healing, reconciliation and understanding. We support the efforts of post abortion ministries. (Rachel’s Vineyard as a safe place to experience God’s mercy, love and compassion and RV aftercare through PALM-Post Abortion Love/Life Mission).

Women's Care Center—provides free, confidential counseling, support and education to women facing unplanned pregnancies.
Free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds. 717-854-6285
 
Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood, York—peaceful witness every Friday at 9:00 AM. Contact: Kitty rkfelter_565@comcast.net
 
Undefeated Courage—sidewalk counseling ministry with 2 locations in Harrisburg and York. “We Stand. We Pray. We Love” www.undefeatedcourage.org
 
Rachel's Vineyard—a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. www.rachelsvineyard.org Local Contact: Becky undefeatedcourage@gmail.com
717-788-4959 All calls confidential.
 
PALM—Rachel’s Vineyard aftercare. Contact: Vicki wog325@gmail.com
 
Elizabeth Ministry—care and healing for women who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Contact: Vicki wog325@gmail.com
 
Down Syndrome/ Special Needs Support—offering support, a listening ear and prayer for families with special needs children. Contact: Theresa takbjk@comcast.net
 
End of Life Bioethics—discerning end of life care through the guidance of Catholic Church teaching. Contact: Maria mosi06@comcast.net