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Health Care ReformYour involvement neededCongress is reaching a critical time in <strong>the</strong> debate on health carereform!The U.S. Bishops' Conference has concluded that all committeeapprovedbills are seriously deficient on <strong>the</strong> issues of abortion <strong>and</strong>conscience protection, as well as on access to health care forimmigrants <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> poor. Genuine health care reform should protect<strong>the</strong> life <strong>and</strong> dignity of all people from <strong>the</strong> moment of conceptionuntil natural death. The bills must be changed during floorconsideration.Senator Bayh can be instrumental in making a difference. It isimportant that he hear from his constituents.How You Can RespondCall Senator Bayh at 202-224-5623 or email at www.bayh.senate.govAsk him to:1. Exclude m<strong>and</strong>ated coverage for abortion, <strong>and</strong> incorporatelongst<strong>and</strong>ing policies against abortion funding <strong>and</strong> in favor ofconscience rights. No one should be required to pay for or participatein abortion. No current bill meets this test.2. Adopt measures that protect <strong>and</strong> improve people’s health care.Reform should make quality health care affordable <strong>and</strong> accessible toeveryone, particularly those who are poor <strong>and</strong> vulnerable.3. Include effective measures to safeguard <strong>the</strong> health of immigrants,<strong>the</strong>ir children <strong>and</strong> all of society. Ensure that legal immigrants <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong>ir family members have comprehensive, affordable, <strong>and</strong> timelyaccess to health care coverage. Maintain an adequate safety net forthose who remain uncovered.Be sure to check <strong>the</strong> Indiana Catholic Conference website for upto-dateinformation <strong>and</strong> action alerts at www.indianacc.orgReligious EducationCheerfulness streng<strong>the</strong>ns <strong>the</strong> heart <strong>and</strong> makes uspersevere in a good life. Therefore <strong>the</strong> servantof God ought always to be in good spirits.~Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595), PriestMark your CalendarNov. 4/5 Class<strong>All</strong> eighth grade—Commitment in<strong>the</strong> Church11/12 Class18/19 Class28/29 NO CLASS—HAPPYTHANKSGIVINGDec. 2/3 ClassWe are in need of Substitutes <strong>and</strong> Hall Monitors forReligious Education Evenings.Nov. 21Virtus Training 10:00 a.m.Saint Thomas More Solar RoomCall <strong>the</strong> Religious Education Dept at836-8610 X 336 to register.Religious Education Office—836-8610S<strong>and</strong>i MorganDirector of Religious Education“Blessed are <strong>the</strong> poor in spirit, for <strong>the</strong>irs is<strong>the</strong> kingdom of heaven. …Blessed are <strong>the</strong>peacemakers, for <strong>the</strong>y will be called childrenof God.”Mt 5: 3, 9Holy Name NewsSacrificial Offering for October 25, 2009Adults $24,546.00Loose $1,062.00Children $78.71TOTAL $25,686.71Thank you for your generosity!Our next meeting will take place onMonday, November 16th in <strong>the</strong> SolarRoom. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm.Come early at 7:00 pm for <strong>the</strong> praying of<strong>the</strong> rosary. Video <strong>and</strong> pizza/refreshmentswill conclude <strong>the</strong> meeting. New membersare welcome! Our discussion will includeour next fundraiser, our Annual Lenten FishFry <strong>and</strong> raffle. Please “save <strong>the</strong> date”Friday, February 26th, 2010.Page 6
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