Through the Project Rachel ministry here in the Diocese of San Angelo, we offer a ministry of healing to women and men who have had an abortion experience. Our ministry includes weekend retreats, resources for professional counseling, ongoing accompaniment, a team of clergy, and a hidden yet vitally important prayer team that stands at the center of this spiritual work of healing.
We are inviting you to join this special team to pray for those affected by abortion.As you can imagine, this ministry is VERY confidential, so we will not be able to provide you with names, but we will keep you updated with only the activities of Project Rachel and let you know when retreats are being held, never times and locations. As a member of the prayer team, we ask that you commit to the following:
1. A weekly Holy Hour offered for the ministry of Project Rachel (before the tabernacle/in adoration is preferred but not necessary)a. Please pray for the Priests associated with Project Rachel and our team of volunteers.
b. Please pray for the women and men God is calling to come to our retreat and continue to pray for those who have found healing through Project Rachel.
c. Request Masses at your home parish to be offered for Project Rachel on an occasional basis.
d. At least 2 Rosaries per week for the healing of all men and women in our area who have had an abortion experience.
> A novena will be sent to you to pray for the team and the retreatants during the course of the retreat.
> During the week of the retreat please pray a rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet every day.
> We ask you to do an additional Holy Hour during the week of the retreat (we typically have three to four per year) offered for the team and retreatants.
> There will be an additional prayer in the email sent to you that we ask you to pray daily, in front of the Blessed Sacrament if possible.
All this is done according to your personal schedule but should some members of the team desire to pray together, you are more than welcome to organize that. This would be an ideal way to enhance your family prayer time. If you are willing to join our team or have any questions, please email or text JoAnn Turner at [email protected] or 325-763-9400. Thank you so much for your consideration and your prayerful support.