Our involvement in the efforts of the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Office includes:

• Blessing of Expectant Families the 2nd Sunday of January, April, July & October
• Roses for Life for those expecting a baby, awaiting an adoption or waiting to be blessed with a child
• First Saturday rosary starting 4:30 pm
• The spiritual adoption program 
• Various other means to defend and protect unborn children in danger of abortion and to promote a general respect for life.

Val Krygiel- 636-391-6289
Susan Nowak-636-394-0272

First weekend:
January       April      July       October

There will be a blessing of expectant families, including those awaiting the adoption of a child on these weekends.  St. Gerard, patron of expectant mothers, holy cards are in the vestibule for you to take home. To help us identify the expectant families in our parish, there is a stand with two shelves of roses by the Mother of Perpetual Help icon. The bottom set of roses are for families to take and write their names on the card, then place the rose in the top vase. All of Christ, Prince of Peace parishioners can then pray for these expectant families throughout their pregnancy and delivery. Please feel free to take y our rose home after your child has arrived.

January

The Naming and Commendation Rite is for all parents who have lost a child due to
miscarriage, stillbirth, accident, or abortion.

We are pleased to announce that we will host a
Service for the Naming and Commendation of an Infant Who Died Before Birth in
January on a designated Sunday
immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass
which we encourage you to attend.

Many families who have experienced the death of a child before birth did not have an opportunity to acknowledge the reality of that little life, identify the child by name, or commend him/her in faith to the loving mercy of God, the Creator. Recognizing the need for closure and healing in these difficult and sensitive situations, the Church provides this ritual to assist parents and family members with their grief and help them deepen their faith in God.
All are welcome!

Please EMAIL Fr. Chris at or call 636.391.1307 with questions or to register.

For more information & explanation of this Rite,
dates & locations it's being offere...click HERE.

TBA

After all weekend masses

 date: TBA
Planned Parenthood Center
on Forest Park Blvd.
 1:00 - 7:00

Our goal is to  have  at least two parishioners per hour walking outside on the sidewalk. We make a statement by our prayerful witness at the Center. We are not asked to counsel anyone. We do have materials available and names and addresses of organizations that can provide counseling and financial aid to expectant mothers. You will find it a worthwhile and
rewarding Lenten activity.

Please sign up on the Board in the vestibule or contact Susan Nowak at
636.394.0272.

First Sunday in October
2:00 - 3:00 pm

We will participate in the Life Chain again this year. This is a peaceful/prayerful witness to help end Abortion. Please meet us out by the electric marquee sign and then spread out along the sidewalk on Weidman Rd.

Bring the family! 
Bring a friend! 
The more the better!

Any questions, call Val Krygiel at 636.391.6289 or 314.402.3534.

November / December 
After all weekend Masses.

The cards are beautiful, with the Madonna and child on the front.
We will display them for you to view before you make a decision.

There will be a table set up with the cards and a box to place your
money or checks in (checks are preferred).
Make checks payable to Birthright STL. This is on the honor system.
There are 15 cards in each pack.

You may also call or email the Birthright STL office
at 314-962-5300 or www.birthrightstl.org to order.

Thank you for your generosity!