Annual Diocesan Mass for Life, Saturday, January 22nd, 9:30 AM at St. Augustine Parish in Montpelier. Please join Bishop Coyne in praying for the protection of all human life at the annual Mass for Life. Rosary for Life will be said at 9:00 AM prior to Mass. Following Mass there will be a walk from the Church to the Rally for Life at the Vermont State House. Did You Know, that After Conception? 18 days a baby’s heart begins to beat 43 days brain coordinates movement 7 weeks a baby can hiccup 8 weeks organs can function 9 weeks has permanent, individual fingerprints 10 weeks can feel pain 12 weeks a baby can smile, suck their thumb and make a fist Any textbook will confirm what every doctor knows: LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION.