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Hey everyone,
I just finished watching Project Hail Mary (no major plot spoilers here, don't worry, this is just about the baseline premise).
The setup got me thinking deeply about moral theology. In the story, astronauts are sent on a literal suicide mission to save humanity from an extinction-level event. There is absolutely no expectation or physical possibility of a return trip. Once the mission succeeds and the data/solution is sent back to Earth, the astronauts are left stranded alone in deep space with limited life support, facing inevitable, slow starvation or asphyxiation.
In a hypothetical scenario like that, if an astronaut chose to peacefully end their life via a capsule afterthe mission is 100% complete—instead of waiting weeks to painfully suffocate or starve, would the Church consider that a mortal sin?
Obviously, we know the Church’s firm teaching on the sanctity of life and suicide (CCC 2280-2283). But does the context change when:

1.The death sentence is already 100% inevitable due to a heroic act of self-sacrifice for billions of lives?

2.It's the difference between choosing how you die in your final days vs. trying to escape life?

Would this fall strictly under the prohibition of suicide, or is there a nuance here regarding the refusal of "extraordinary means" to prolong a dying process, or something akin to St. Maximilian Kolbe (though he didn't technically kill himself, he took someone's place)?

I’d love to hear some perspectives on this. How do we weigh the absolute preservation of life against a completely terminal, isolated deep-space environment?

I’m looking for some advice on how to handle a delicate situation in a charitable and constructive way.
I’m part of a parish music ministry as an instrumentalist (not a singer), and overall it’s been a great experience. However, there’s a recurring issue I’m struggling with involving one of the vocalists.
There’s a member of the group who consistently struggles with pitch and carrying melodies. On top of that, she sometimes brings a friend to join, and he also has similar difficulty singing in tune.
I want to be clear that both of them are kind, well-meaning, and clearly offering their time in good faith. I don’t want to be hurtful or come across as judgmental. At the same time, the quality of the music at Mass does matter, and I feel like it’s beginning to affect the overall experience for the congregation.
Rather than addressing them directly, I’m considering speaking to our lead vocalist about it, since she’s in more of a leadership role within the group.
For those who’ve been in similar situations:

Is it appropriate for me (as an instrumentalist) to bring this up to the lead vocalist?
How can I approach that conversation in a way that is charitable and respectful, without sounding like I’m complaining about specific people?
Is there a good way to frame this as concern for the ministry as a whole, rather than criticism of individuals?
I really want to handle this with humility, charity, and respect for everyone involved, and avoid causing embarrassment or tension within the ministry.
Any guidance would be appreciated.