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The Diocese of Austin will be participating in a national postcard campaign the weekend of Jan. 24-25 to make known our opposition to the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA). FOCA goes far beyond the Roe v. Wade decision to make abortion an entitlement that the government must fund and promote. This bill would override state regulation of abortion, remove a parent’s right to be involved in their minor daughter’s abortion decision and require states to allow partial-birth abortion and other late-term abortions. Please take the time to educate yourself further on this legislation. Click on "More" and you will go to the U. S. Bishops Website on FOCA. http://www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/FOCA/

The annual Advent Giving Tree Project has begun. Take a tag from the tree in the narthex and purchase the suggested gift. Return the wrapped package no later than December 15th. Help will be needed to sort and bag the gifts on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in Zurek Hall.

Parishioners are asked to start collecting items in preparation for the March 2009 Medical Mission trip to Guatemala. Items that are most needed include: vitamins (pre-natal, adult, children's & infant), Tylenol, Motrin, infant formula, plain Robitussin cough syrup, hydrocortisone cream, antifungal cream, eye drops, reading glasses, small toys, socks and travel-size soaps, shampoos and lotions. Cash donations will be used to purchase prescription medications.