HUNTERSVILLE — Members of St. Mark Parish’s Respect Life Ministry spent a day of prayer March 27 during the 40 Days for Life campaign outside the Planned Parenthood facility in Charlotte.
The parish ministry adopted the day to pray at the facility all day for an end to abortion.
Prior to the prayer vigil, members attended a special Respect Life Mass and were anointed with blessed oil for spiritual protection by Father John Putnam, pastor.
— Mike FitzGerald, correspondent
HAYESVILLE — Members of Knight of Columbus Council 14087 erected a memorial for the unborn March 13 outside Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission.
Father Alex Ayala, pastor, was present to bless the memorial of crosses – each representing one million abortions. There were many in attendance, with social distancing and COVID-19 protocols in place.
It was truly a blessing to do so in these trying times.
When asked why they do this, many of the Knights said, “We will continue to be the voice for the voiceless and “Defend Life at All Stages.”
— William Suggs and Phil Roche, correspondent