In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 13.7 minutes, claiming more than 38,000 lives each year. It is estimated that an attempt is made every minute, with close to one million people attempting suicide annually. Join our parish’s Respect Life Ministry on Saturday, September 20 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s annual walk to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. You may register or make a donation at  http://www.afsp.org/out-of-the-darkness-walks. Once on the website, look for the DC Walk and search for the St Matthew’s Cathedral team. For more information, email Justin Silvers at stmatthewsrespectlife@yahoo.com.