Be Not Afraid - Wine Tasting & Raffle Fundraiser

Thursday, December 5th

The Saint Patrick Respect Life Committee invites you to a wine tasting and raffle fundraiser for Be Not Afraid (BNA), a private non-profit organization which provides comprehensive case management to parents carrying to term following a prenatal diagnosis. BNA staff and peers strive to develop a relationship of trust while providing for the emotional and tangible needs of parents at diagnosis, during pregnancy, at birth and during the post postpartum period for up to one year. BNA believes that every baby is a gift, and we support parents not only in advocating for basic care, but also in obtaining the treatment they deem appropriate for their child after birth no matter the diagnosis. BNA follows the ethical teaching of the Catholic Church, but serves parents of all denominations.

Join us for a wine tasting, hors d’ oeuvres and an informative talk, ending with a wine raffle in the St. Patrick Family Life Center Great Hall on December 5th from 7 - 9 pm.

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Schedule

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Wine Tasting and Hors d'oeuvres

8:00 pm - 8:15 pm - Guest Speaker Tracy Winsor, "What is Be Not Afraid"

Tracy Winsor is the co-founder of Be Not Afraid, co-author of the BNA Pastoral Care Manual, and currently serves as BNA Program Director.

8:15 pm - 8:45 pm - Guest speaker Dr. Martin McCaffrey, "My Life as a Prolife, Catholic Neonatologist Confronting the Culture of Death"

Dr. Martin McCaffrey is a Professor of Pediatrics at UNC and a Board Certified Neonatologist. Dr. McCaffrey has been a strong advocate and support for families facing difficult perinatal diagnoses. He is a member of the International Trisomy Alliance and Be Not Afraid Boards.

8:45 pm - 9:00 pm - Wine Raffle Drawing

Event Notes

Entry is free and includes hors d'oeuvres and a wine tasting (highlighting wines from South America, France, Italy and "Clean Crafted" from Scout & Cellar ). Reservations are required by 12/1/19. Click on "Tickets" to reserve your spot.

Raffle tickets are priced as follows: 1 ticket for $10, 3 tickets for $20, 10 tickets for $50, and 25 tickets for $100. Prizes will include wine and wine-themed gifts. Raffle tickets are pre-sold on ticket page and also at the door. If you buy your raffle tickets on Eventbrite, please bring your receipt to the wine tasting event and we will issue your physical raffle tickets that evening for entry into the drawing. Raffle ticket winners must be present to win. Click on "Tickets" to purchase your raffle tickets.

**To be sure that we have plenty of wine for tastings, please reserve a free Admission with Wine Tasting ticket on the ticket page by December 1st. Thank you!**

This event is open to those who are 21 years and older. Child care will not be provided.

For questions, please contact respectlife@stpatricks.org.

Vigil of the Two Hearts

Friday, December 6th - Saturday, December 7th

Join us in the Cathedral for an overnight vigil to honor the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, to pray for our families, offer penance for our sins, and pray for our nation’s conversion. This is to honor Our Lady of Fatima’s request for prayer and penance. Vigil begins at 8:00 PM on Friday, December 6th, followed by a Holy Hour of Reparation at 9 pm and nocturnal adoration. First Saturday Mass will be offered at 8 am on December 7th.

Pro-Life Prayer Vigil

Saturday, December 14th

The Cathedral's Respect Life Ministry will host a pro-life prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood (700 S. Torrence St.) on Satuday, December 14th following our 8 am Mass. Signs will be provided. All are invited to participate.

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