St. Gianna Beretta Molla is one of the Church's lay saints. She was a wife, mother, and pediatrician, who risked her life to save that of her unborn child. She declined an abortion and hysterectomy while pregnant, despite knowing this choice could result in her own death. Instead, she opted to continue the pregnancy and passed away shortly after her fourth child was born. Canonized in 2004 by Pope John Paul II, St. Gianna is the patron saint of physicians, pregnant mothers, and unborn children. 

Our mission is to foster within our parish community awareness of the dignity and sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death. Through a cooperative spirit of peace and respect, we are dedicated to observing and sharing the truth, beauty and goodness of the dignity of life teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. 

The St. Gianna Guild supports several ongoing St. Augustine Parish programs. These include: 

Catholic Charities - Catholic ministry to the poor, the vulnerable, and families
Childhood and Parenting Association (CAPA) - serves expectant mothers & fathers 
St. Margaret's Shelter - transitional shelter for mothers & children
Our Place Community Ministries - West Central neighborhood emergency assistance
Walk for Life Northwest - annual walk in January
40 Days for Life - fall and spring event
Rachel's Vineyard - an international ministry that provides weekend retreats and a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. 

For more information about the St. Augustine Parish St. Gianna Guild - Respect Life Ministry, please join our Flocknote group by texting the keyword AUGUST to 84576. We will keep you posted with up-to-date activities in our area. Please contact our parish office for further inquiries (509)747-4421.