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CALENDAR For Life OCTOBER 2007 CALIFORNIA |
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| MONDAY 1 | Encinitas CA. - PRO-LIFE MASS AND ROSARY - Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 1001 Encinitas Blvd. Encinitas CA., at 8:00a.m. Call Helene McIlhon, 858-756-0622 for information. |
| El Cajon, CA - MARIAN DEVOTION AND PRO LIFE - Guest speaker Fr. Peter West, Priest For Life will give a talk on Marian Devotion and the Pro-Life Movement at St. Ephrem’s Maronite Catholic Church 750 Medford Street, El Cajon, CA., starting at 7:00p.m. Contact Pat at 619.445-3822 for more information. |
| Temecula, CA. - Baby Bottle Boomerang - Birth Choice of Temecula 27488 Enterprise Circle West, #4 Temecula, CA., is sponsoring a Baby Bottle Boomerang to commemorate Respect Life Month, October 2007. Help save the unborn and their Mom's in a very easy way, please stop by and pick up a "God's Gift" Baby Bottle which can be filled with change, checks and cash donations to help our pregnancy center and those we serve in the community. All counseling and material resource services are provided to our clients at No-Cost and we are a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 ministry. Community service hours are offered for teens and adults. For more information regarding this program and our ministry, please call 951-699-9808 after hours 951-551-5428 or check the web site www.birthchoicetemecula.com. A "Voice of Love....A Choice for Life" |
| Upland, CA. - ONLINE AUCTION TO SAVE LIVES - The auction is on and the bids are coming in! Alternate Avenues Women’s Resource Center (300 E. 7th St. Suite 1E Upland, CA., and 6159 Riverside Dr. Chino, CA.), is holding an On-Line Auction at bid4lifers. Bid on terrific items you won’t want to pass up and support this life-affirming ministry in the process. Go to www.bid4lifer.net to get in on all the fun. Contact Kirk Bauer Alternate Avenues, at 909-628-4929 or email altaveevents@verizon.net for more information. |
| TUESDAY 2 | Santa Barbara, CA. - VOLUNTEER TRAINING AT LIFE NETWORK - Life Network Pregnancy Care Center 185-C S. Patterson Ave., Santa Barbara, CA., is seeking volunteers who would like to learn how to help young women facing unplanned pregnancies to choose life for their unborn child. If interested come participate in training sessions Life Network is having October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11, from 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Contact Lisa at Life Network, 805-967-9096 or email lisacall@silcom.com for more information. |
| Aurora, IL. - PEOPLE OF AURORA ILLINOIS SPEAK - The people of Aurora Il., speak there minds about the new facility built by Planned Parenthood in their community with out public review or approval. View Online video here |
| WEDNESDAY 3 | San Francisco CA. - National Catholic Bio-ethics Conference - A One-Day Seminar in Catholic Bioethics for health care professionals, chaplains, clergy and interested lay-persons at The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption 1111 Gough St San Francisco, CA. For Further information, please contact: Julie Kelley, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Education The National Catholic Bioethics Center 6399 Drexel Road Philadelphia PA 19151 jkelley@ncbcenter.org (215) 877-2660 x213, Fax : (215) 871-2018. |
| Yucca Valley, CA - BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG FUNDRAISER - The High Desert Pregnancy Clinic 56659 29 Palms Hwy., Ste. G Yucca Valley, CA. hosts its annual "Baby Bottle Boomerang" fundraiser throughout October "Respect Life Month". The clinic gives out cute baby bottles which get filled with loose change (and checks) by friends, family and co workers. Contact the center at 760-369-8512 or email centerweb@aol.com for up to date information. |
| FRIDAY 5 | Santa Rosa CA. - HEALING AFTER ABORTION RETREAT - Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat in Santa Rosa and St Helena CA. Contact Valerie Johnson Fish 707 967 1101 or email. Rachel's Vineyard is therapy for the soul. |
| National - MONTHLY CALL FOR LIFE - Monthly Call For Life is a nationwide effort helping interested persons to call or email their elected officials to ask them to oppose abortion and support human life. View the web site for complete information. Its another way to help in the struggle for life. Calling or emailing once a month is something many of us can do. |
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Los Angeles, CA. - National Catholic Bio-ethics Conference - A One-Day Seminar in Catholic Bioethics for health care professionals, chaplains, clergy and interested lay-persons at the Saint Vincent Medical Center Los Angeles, CA. For Further information, please contact: Julie Kelley, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Education The National Catholic Bioethics Center 6399 Drexel Road Philadelphia PA 19151 jkelley@ncbcenter.org (215) 877-2660 x213, Fax : (215) 871-2018. |
| Simi Valley, CA. - FALL BANQUET 16TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - The Community Pregnancy Clinic of Simi Valley 2650 Jones Way #31 Simi Valley, CA. is holding their Annual Banquet at Grace Brethren Church 2900 Sycamore Drive Simi Valley, CA. Mike Williams will MC the auction and provide humorous commentary. Please call 805-583-3598 or email cpcsv@sbcglobal.net for information. |
| SATURDAY 6 | Alhambra, CA - A ONE DAY IMMERSION IN THEOLOGY OF THE BODY AND HUMAN SEXUALITY - Keynote speaker Katrina Zeno, is an international speaker, author of Every Woman’s Journey: Answering “Who am I” for the Feminine Heart and co-host for EWTN series, Theology of the Body. Sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry St. Therese Church 510 N. El Molino St. Alhambra, CA. Check here to view event flyer. Call Olivia at 323-388-7944 or 626-282-2744. Whether you’re single or married, in ministry or just wanting to learn more, THEOLOGY OF THE BODY is spiritually rewarding, intellectually enriching, and practical for every aspect of life. |
| Corona, CA. - CORONA WALK FOR LIFE - Corona Life Services 623 N. Main St., Ste. D4, Corona, CA., sponsors a walk for life (3 miles) starting at corner of 6th Street and Rimpau (Corona City Park) in Corona CA. Registration at 8:30a.m. and walk begins at 10:00a.m. After the walk enjoy the fall family festival with games, rides lots of food and fun for the family. Contact Kathleen Moon at 951-272-3670 or email kmoon@coronalife.org |
| El Cajon, CA. - SHIELD OF ROSES ACTIVITY - Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 2766 Navajo Road, El Cajon, CA., 8:00a.m. Mass offered for the protection of the preborn and success of natural family planning. Call Anne at 619-466-1507. |
| Eureka, CA. - PRAYER VIGIL FOR LIFE - Join people of faith and Humbolt County Catholics for one hour of peaceful prayer 9:00-10:00a.m. (October 6 - November 3) during "40 Days for Life" prayer vigil held at Planned Parenthood facility, Wilson St. & Walford Avenue, Eureka CA, Contact 707-442-1846 for more information. |
| Mission Hills. CA. - Rosary for the Unborn - Knights of Columbus Van Nuys Council 3148 is sponsoring a Rosary for the Unborn 9:00-11:00a.m. in Mission Hills CA at the corner of Sepulveda Blvd. and Lemarsh St. For information call John Costello, PGK, Pro-Life Chair, Council 3148 at 949-285-8918, or email johncneb@aol.com |
| Newport Beach, CA. - LIFE CHAIN NEWPORT BEACH - At the intersection of Macarthur Blvd and Birch Street Newport Beach CA., from 8:30-9:30a.m. a Life Chain forms. Contact Jann Dunlap at 949-631-7956 for more information. |
| Novato, CA. - RESPECT LIFE FUNDRAISING DINNER - The Pregnancy Resource Center of Marin 1320A Grant Avenue Novato, CA., sponsors a Respect Life Dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall 167 Tunstead Avenue San Anselmo, CA. Please call Robin at 415-892-0558 or email Robin@prcmarin.org for further details. Come support the ONLY FREE prenatal clinic in Marin. |
| Orange, CA. - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE - Those concerned about life hold a 40 Days Prayer vigil for Orange County CA., to be held each day at the Planned Parenthood Facility 700 S Tustin St Orange, CA. Contact Patsy at 949-632-6680 or Bev at 714-963-475 or e-mail prolife@crusadeforlife.org for more information and to sign up. |
| Salinas, CA - 5th Annual Respect Life Dinner - Sponsored by the Madonna del Sasso Respect Life Group, the dinner will be held at the Madonna del Sasso Parish Hall 320 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas, CA., starting at 5:30p.m. Featuring guest speaker, Bishop Richard Garcia, Diocese of Monterey CA. Includes Silent Auction, hors d'ouevres, wine, catered dinner, coffee/tea. For tickets and information, contact Kathryn at 831-238-0118 or e-mail kathlett9196@sbcglobal.net "The infant in my womb leaped for joy" |
| Tustin, CA. - LIFE CHAIN TUSTIN - Come to the intersection of So. Tustin Street, Seba Avenue and Garden Grove Freeway Orange, CA. at 8:30-9:30a.m. Contact Bev Cielnicky 714-963-4753 or email ProLife@crusadeforlife.org. LIFE CHAIN began in 1987 in Yuba City CA. |
| Westlake Village, CA. - A SEASON FOR CHANGE BANQUET - Join the Conejo Valley Women's Resource Center 1459 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Thousand Oaks, CA for their 22nd Annual Gala Banquet at the Four Seasons Hotel Two Dole Drive Westlake Village CA. Reception Silent Auction at 6:00p.m. Call 805-373-1222 for more information. |
| SUNDAY 7 | San Diego CA. - BALBOA AVENUE LIFE CHAIN - In Clairemont, along Balboa Avenue between Genesee and I-805 San Diego CA., from 2:00p.m.-3:30p.m. Collect signs at NE corner of Balboa & Genesee, near Starbucks. Fellowship and Pizza after the Life Chain 3:45 to 5:00pm Lindbergh Park 4101 Ashford Street at Eckstrom. More info and to reserve a pizza call Sue Lopez at 619.276.7525. |
| Anaheim, CA. - LIFE CHAIN ANAHEIM - Form a Life Chain at Harbor Blvd and Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA., from 2:30-3:30p.m. by the Planned Parenthood facility at 303 West Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA. Contact Len at 714.533.2955 for more information. |
| Costa Mesa, CA. - LIFE CHAIN COSTA MESA - A Life Chain is planned at the intersection of West 19th Avenue and Anaheim Street Costa Mesa CA. from 2:30p.m.-3:30p.m. to form a Life Chain near the Planned Parenthood facility at 601 West 19th Costa Mesa, CA. Contact Paula at 714-715-7179 email PStar@socal.rr.com or Judy Kelly at 714-540-6276, email jaykelly9@aol.com. Please join us for this hour of prayer. |
| Fountain Valley, CA. - LIFE CHAIN 2007- This Life Chain forms at the intersection of Warner Avenue and Euclid Street Fountain Valley, CA., from 2:30-3:30p.m. near the Women's Medical facility at 11180 Warner Fountain Valley, CA. Contact Rochelle at 714-839-7617 or email rmgiuseffi@aol.com for more details. |
| Fullerton, CA. - FULLERTON LIFE CHAIN - The Life Chain is at the intersection of Orangethorpe Avenue and Euclid Street, Fullerton CA., from 2:30-3:30p.m. near the Women's Center at 901 West Orangethorpe Avenue, Fullerton, CA. Contact Carol at 714-996-6127 or email bubbajo33@aol.com for more information. |
| Mission Viejo, CA. - LIFE CHAIN MISSION VIEJO - The Life Chain forms at the intersection of La Paz Road and Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA., from 2:30-3:30p.m. Contact Phyllis at 949.289.3616 for more information. |
| Ojai CA. - FOURTH ANNUAL OJAI VALLEY LIFE CHAIN - Sponsored by the Ojai Valley Life Chain Committee the chain will take place near Rotary Community Park, (at the “Y”, where highway 33 (Maricopa Highway) meets highway 150 (Ojai Ave.), in Ojai, CA., starting at 2:30p.m. for one hour. For more information or to make a donation, please call the Ojai Valley Life Chain Committee, Sue Poland at 805.294.2317. On this day, friends from throughout the Ojai Valley will be participating in a nationwide hour of prayer for our nation and for an end to abortion. |
| Orange, CA. - LIFE CHAIN ORANGE - A Life Chain is forming at the intersection of West Chapman Ave and South Main Street, Orange, CA. from 8:30-9:30a.m. near Family Planning Associates facility at 2445 W. Chapman Av, Orange Contact Verne Hunt 714.778.3012 for more information. |
| San Bernardino, CA. - LIFE CHAIN EVENT - Meet at San Bernardino Pregnancy Counseling Center at 114 E. Airport Drive, Ste. 104, San Bernardino, CA. Event from 2:30p.m.-3:30p.m. held on the corner of Hospitality Lane and Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino, CA. Call 909-382-4550 or email sbpcc@verizon,.net for details. This will be a dignified event to raise awareness regarding the value and sanctity of life. |
| Santa Ana, CA. - LIFE CHAIN SANTA ANA - The Life Chain starts at the intersection of East 17th and Lincoln Avenue, Santa Ana, CA. from 2:30-3:30p.m. near the Family Planning facility at 1125 East 17th Street Santa Ana, CA. Contact Delores at 714.554.3607 for more information. |
| Santa Rosa, CA. - 22ND ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT LIVING ROSARY FOR LIFE - Come to St. Eugene's Cathedral, 2323 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa, CA., for this Annual event starting at 7:30p.m. Please bring a gift for Birthright of Petaluma, 252 Howard St. Petaluma, CA., (diapers, baby wipes, baby socks, receiving blankets) etc. Ice cream social to follow. For information call 707-575-0156. |
| Stanton, CA. - 5th ANNUAL LIFE CHAIN - Gather at Beach Blvd and Garden Grove Blvd Stanton, CA., from 2:30-3:30p.m. to form a Life Chain near the Planned Parenthood facility at 7915 Garden Grove Blvd Stanton, CA. Contact George Kubeck, 714-952-8886 or email GMKubeck@aol.com for details. 2007 is the 20th anniversary of Life Chain nationwide |
| Ventura, CA.- RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY PRAYER WALK - The Respect Life Committee of Sacred Heart Catholic Church 10800 Henderson Rd Ventura, CA., is organizing a Prayer Walk. Gather at the Veterans Memorial at the intersection of Telephone Rd. and Victoria Ave. at 3:00p.m. The Prayer Walk will proceed from the Memorial to the Planned Parenthood facility at 5400 Ralston Street Ventura, CA. Call Mary Rollino, 805-642-3475, or Katie Short, 805-640-1920 for more information. |
| Westminster, CA. - WESTMINSTER LIFE CHAIN - Come to the intersection of Beach Blvd and Hazard Avenue Westminster CA. from 2:30-3:30p.m. where the Life Chain will form. Contact Mary at 714-375-9772 or Bob at 714-964-1284 for details. In 2006, over 1,200 communities around the country hosted LIFE CHAINS |
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National - LIFE CHAIN 2007 - Plan to join a Life Chain in your community this year! Annually, in October, hundreds of Life Chains form in cities and towns across America to be a public witness for unborn children and human life. Contact Royce Dunn Director of National Life Chain at 530-674-5068 or email Director@NationalLifeChain.org and contact LifeChain.net for detailed information. YOU'LL BE A LIGHT IN A DARKENED WORLD AS YOU HELP PUT AN END TO ABORTION.! |
| TUESDAY 9 | National - COMMERCIALS MAKE A DIFFERENCE- Tom Peterson of Virtue Media makes commercials which change hearts and save lives. Follow this link to view the commercials that make a difference. "Educational advertising was the key to reducing prejudice, littering, drunk driving, and smoking… and educational advertising can help lead the way back to a culture of life in America". Tom Peterson |
| THURSDAY 11 | Los Angeles, CA. - Annual Benefit Dinner - The Right to Life League of Southern California is holding its Annual Benefit Dinner at 6:00p.m. at St. Anne’s Conference Center 155 N. Occidental Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. Our speaker will be Kerri Caviezel, wife of actor Jim Caviezel ("The Passion of the Christ"). For details and more information, please call 626.398.6100. The Right to Life League of Southern California became America’s first pro-life organization. |
| FRIDAY 12 | San Diego, CA. - AFTER ABORTION HEALING RETREAT - Rachel's Hope provides a healing retreat for woman held at Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Dr. San Diego, CA. Contact Rosemary Benefield RN,MA,MPC at 858.581.3022 or email rachels_hope@juno.com for information. |
| El Cajon, CA. - SCOTT KLUSENDORF PRESENTS - Scott Klusendorf of the Pro-Life Training Institute presents in the Chapel at San Diego Christian College and Christian High School, 2100 Greenfield Drive El Cajon, CA., at 10:00a.m. Call the school at 619.441.2200 for details. |
| SATURDAY 13 | Poway, CA. - PRO LIFE ROSARY AND PRAYER WALK - St. Michael's Catholic Church, 15546 Pomerado Road, Poway CA., at 8:00a.m. Walk in procession past four clinics on Pomerado Rd. Call 858-487-4755. |
| El Cajon, CA - AMERICA NEEDS FATIMA ROSARY RALLY - Held at the Marian Mother of Life Shrine located at St. Ephrem’s Maronite Catholic Church 750 Medford Street, El Cajon, CA., from 12:00-2:00p.m. Contact Pat at 619.445-3822 for more information. |
| Los Angeles, CA. - PICO-UNION MCARTHUR PARK PRAYER PROCESSION - Come for Mass 8:00a.m. at Precious Blood Catholic Church 435 So. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Procession to begin immediately after Mass. Together we will prayerfully journey to each of the 8+ abortion businesses located in the impoverished Pico-Union area of Los Angeles, CA., (surrounding MacArthur Park). Bring water and a walking shoes. Contact Olivia Carnegie 323-388-7944 or email oliviacarnegie@yahoo.com for more information |
| Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. - OUR CONSCIENCE AND LIFE ISSUES - Father Richard Benson, CM., presents "Our Conscience & Life Issues" talk 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. at St. John Fisher Church Auditorium, 5448 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Call 310.377.5571 for information. Come and learn not just 'what' the church teaches on such issues as abortion, assisted suicide, and embryonic stem cell research, but just as importantly, 'why.' |
| San Diego, CA. - Rosary Procession Our Lady of Fatima - Following the noon mass at Our Lady of the Rosary 1629 Columbia St San Diego, CA., the Rosary Rally and Procession will precede 1.3 miles with two stops at abortion facilities to pray the mysteries of the Rosary then return by 2:00p.m. Contact info for the day of the event: Luis Mendoza at 619-300-5563. |
| Thousand Oaks, CA. - PRAYER PRESENCE PLANNED PARENTHOOD - Rosary in honor of 90th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima and also for an end to abortion at Planned Parenthood facility 166 N Moorpark Rd # 104, Thousand Oaks, CA., 10:00 a.m. Email nddangelo@adelphia.net for more information. |
| SUNDAY 14 | Culver City, CA. - SHRINE OF THE UNBORN - A Rosary Service will be held at the Shrine of the Unborn, 2:00p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson Avenue, Culver City. Call Tom Ullman at 310.670.0605 for more information. |
| Edmund, OK. - FROM DEBATE TO DIALOGUE SEMINAR - Justice For All presents its life changing communication training course "Abortion: From Debate to Dialogue" from 12:00-5:30p.m. at Oklahoma Christian University (OC), Gaylord University Center in the Dining Hall 2501 East Memorial Road, Edmond, OK. Contact: Toni at 800-281-6426 or email toni@jfaweb.org. Learn to listen and dialogue (not argue) about abortion, or for that matter, about anything! View YouTube video introduction here. jfaweb.org youtube.com |
| Santa Barbara, CA. - PRAYER FOR LIFE VIGIL - Meet in front of Planned Parenthood 518 Garden St. Santa Barbara, CA., at 3:00 p.m. Come pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Rosary and a litany for an end to the "unspeakable crime" of abortion. Call 805-687-4263 or email MMEngler@aol.com for information. |
| Ventura, CA., - CELEBRATION OF LIFE BANQUET - Ventura County Crisis Pregnancy Center holds their Celebration of Life Banquet starting at 6:00p.m. at the Wedgewood Banquet Center 5880 Olivas Park Dr. Ventura, CA. Call 805-648-3301 or email info@venturacpc.org for tickets and more information. |
| MONDAY 15 | Alhambra, CA - THEOLOGY OF THE BODY STUDY GROUP - Held 7:00 - 9:00p.m. Monday evenings October 15 to December 10, 2007, at St. Therese Church 510 N. El Molino St. Alhambra, CA. Sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry. Call Olivia at 323.388.7944 or email oliviacarnegie@yahoo.com for information. An Eight-Part Adult Faith Formation Program Based on Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. The revolutionary teaching on love and human sexuality which has transformed the lives of millions. |
| Carlsbad, CA. - TAKE A STAND FOR LIFE - San Diego North County parishioners peacefully pray the rosary in front of the Carlsbad Planned Parenthood Center (Carsbad-Isabella Center) located at 1820 Marron Road, Carlsbad CA., from 10:00-10:30a.m. (the third Monday of each month). Please join them in pray to put an end to abortion. email jahna@mac.com for more information. |
| Huntington Beach, CA. - MOTHER TERESA IN INDIA - The Life Speakers Series at St. Bonaventure Church, 16400 Springdale Street Huntington Beach, CA. presents "Mother Theresa in India - A Pro-Life Pilgrimage" by Father Angelos Sebastian. Held at 7:00p.m. in the Church. Contact Joe at 714.842.9707 for more information. |
| Santa Rosa, CA. - THE CALL TO LOVE - This is a series of classes (October 15 - December 10), presented by John Galten nationally known educator, speaker and retreat master. The series overviews "John Paul II’s Theology of the Body”, and is held from 7:00 – 8:30p.m., at the Parish Life Center, St. Eugene's Cathedral, 2323 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa, CA., For information call 707-592-9833. |
| TUESDAY 16 | Huntington Beach, CA. - THE POWER OF PURITY - The Life Speakers Series at St. Bonaventure Church, 16400 Springdale Street Huntington Beach, CA. presents "The Power of Purity to Bring You Joy, Love, Freedom" by Mandy Erskine of The Goretti Group. Held at 7:00p.m. in the Duffy Center. Contact Joe at 714-842-9707 for more information. |
| Temecula CA. - BIRTH CHOICE TEMECULA - Birth Choice of Temecula 27488 Enterprise Circle West, #4, Temecula CA., offers community service hours to all. For more information about how you can help the ministry please visit the web site, call Jennifer Cartell at 951-551-5428 or email jennycartell@aol.com. Look forward to saving lives with your help. |
| WEDNESDAY 17 | National - LISTEN TO PRO-LIFE TALKS WITH YOUR COMPUTER - Listen to pro-life talks, speeches, sermons, and pro-life public service announcements featuring Josh Brahm, (Follow this link for Josh Brahm), Scott Klusendorf, (Follow this link for Scott Klusendorf), Fr Frank Pavone (Follow this link for Fr Pavone), and others. |
| National - JUSTICE FOR ALL ON CAMPUS - The Justice For All Campus Exhibit is is coming to a major University near you. Contact Paul at 800-281-6426 or email paul@jfaweb.org. Opposition to abortion is not tolerated in academia. Critical information and dialogue is being omitted from our institutions of higher education. Herein lies the need for the Justice For All Exhibit. View YouTube video introduction here. jfaweb.org youtube.com |
| Temecula, CA. - Respect Life Prayer Breakfast - Birth Choice of Temecula 27488 Enterprise Circle West, #4 Temecula, CA., is holding the first Annual Respect Life Prayer Breakfast at the South Coast Winery 34843 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA. Fourteen year old talented Christian vocalist Brooke Pernice will share her vocal talent and her love for our Lord at this event. Tickets are available now. All ticket requests no later than October 12th. For more information call 951-699-9808 after hours 951-551-5428 or check the web site www.birthchoicetemecula.com. Come join us to pray for the unborn, their Mom's facing life and death decisions and all the women who are suffering from Post Abortion Trauma |
| THURSDAY 18 | Burbank, CA. - 20th Annual Banquet: Life is a Miracle - Avenues Pregnancy Center holds "The Banquet for Life" at the Castaway Restaurant 1250 East Harvard Road Burbank, CA., at 6:15p.m. Featured speakers Alan Keyes, and Dr. Paul Jarrett, former abortionist. Contact 818.843.0422 or email avenues@avenuespregnancyclinic.com for more information. |
| National - Campus Life Tour Fall 2007 - Are you a college-age person with a passion for the preborn? Join the Survivors on the Campus Life Tour, and use your passion on the high school and college campuses of America. Take the Challenge: contact Kortney at campus@survivors.la Survivors is a Christian, pro-life activism organization dedicated to educating and activating high school and college age individuals. |
| San Bernardino, CA. - ANNUAL FALL GALA - San Bernardino Pregnancy Resource Center at 114 E. Airport Drive, Ste. 104, San Bernardino, CA., is having a Fall Gala. Jennifer O’Neill, will be the Keynote Speaker. Call 909-382-4550 or email sbpcc@verizon.net for more information. |
| Thousands Oaks, CA. - DR. MIRIAM GROSSMAN M.D. - The Conejo Valley Women's Resource Center 1459 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Thousand Oaks, CA., presents a community education seminar with Dr. Miriam Grossman M.D. author of "Unprotected". The seminar is held at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA., 7:00-10:00p.m. Visit this link (Book TV) to view and listen to Dr. Grossman. Go here for event flyer. Call 805.449.2787 or email boxoffice@toaks.org for tickets. Call 805.373.1222 for more information. She has treated more than 2,000 students at one of America's most prestigious universities, and she's seen how the anything- goes, women-are-just-like-men, "safer-sex" agenda is actually making our sons and daughters sick. |
| FRIDAY 19 | Fresno, CA. - 3RD ANNUAL YOUTH ALLIANCE - Pro-life Youth Alliance of Fresno, CA., calls youth from around the state to listen to speakers, to learn about pro-life issues, and to network with other pro-life youth. Guest Speaker is Ryan Dobson (son of Dr. Dobson). Contact Michael Seaward (559) 936-7904, or Jonathan Keller (559) 300-5433 or email Jonathan@rtlcc.org for more information. This event is designed to network and equip attendees with the skills necessary to combat the culture of death in American society. |
| Santa Clara, CA - Post-Abortion help H.O.P.E - HOPE is a post-abortion recovery program offered by the Community Pregnancy Center 836 W. El Camino Real Mountain View, CA. This week end is held at Sierra Suites, 3915 Rivermark Plaza, Santa Clara, CA. Call Shirley at 650-964-8093 or email shirley@mycpc.org for more information. We are group of safe and non-judgmental women who share from God’s Word the healing that Christ came to give us. |
| SATURDAY 20 | Sacramento CA. - ANNUAL WALKATHON FUNDRAISER - It is an annual walk to raise funds for Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home in Sacramento CA. This year's Saints Go Marching fundraiser is held from 8-10:30a.m. Email lulubell@surewest.net or mari1914@yahoo.com for more information. |
| Oxnard, CA. - VOLUNTEER TRAINING DAY - Join our volunteer training session from 9:30a.m.- 4:00p.m., at our Oxnard Center, 410 N. A Street, Oxnard, CA. Life Centers of Ventura County seeks helpline volunteers, receptionists, translators, layette builders, and more. If you have some time to volunteer at our Oxnard or Ventura centers or would like to find out more about how to volunteer on our helpline without leaving your own home, please come to this volunteer training session. Lunch will be gratefully provided. Please call 486-2721 or email lifecenters_director@juno.com to sign up. Life Centers of Ventura County we’re in it for life! |
| MONDAY 22 | Modesto CA. - 17th Annual Charity Golf Classic - Bethany Christian Services of Modesto CA., holds Charity Golf Classic at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club 243 N. Stearns Road Oakdale CA. Click on this link for online flyer. |
| San Diego, CA. - FAMILY PLANNING LIFE SEMINARS - The Fitch Fertility Center 6214 Rose Lake Avenue San Diego, CA., provides information, training and seminars to assist with Natural Family Planning Contact Anne Fitch-Dececchi at 619-466-1507 or 800-403-4824 or email tdececchi@aol.com. |
| WEDNESDAY 24 | Irvine, CA. - ORANGE COUNTY PREMIERE OF BELLA - Mary's Shelter Santa Ana, CA., invites you to the Orange County Premiere of the award winning film BELLA at 6:45p.m. at Edwards Westpark 8 Theater 3755 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA. Please call Christine at 714.730.0930 x15 for more information. Seats are limited so act quickly! |
| TUESDAY 23 | Huntington Beach, CA. - DIVINE DESIGN FAMILY PLANNING - The Life Speakers Series at St. Bonaventure Church, 16400 Springdale Street Huntington Beach, CA. presents "Divine Design - Partnering with God in Family Planning" by Sheila St. John, Executive Director of California Association of Natural Family Planning. Held at 7:30p.m. in the Duffy Center. Contact Joe at 714.842.9707 for more information. |
| National - STUDENTS DAY OF SILENT SOLIDARITY - Stand True "Christ Centered Pro-Life" presents the 4th Annual Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity. Stand True calls students across America to participate. If your school harasses you about participating in the Pro-life Day of Silent Solidarity the lawyers at the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) will help free of charge. Read ADF's letter here about your legal free speech rights. On October 23rd, students from all over this nation will give up their voices for a day in solidarity with the unborn children. |
| National - BOUND 4 LIFE - Learn more about the grassroots prayer movement targeting the ending of abortion, the increase of adoptions and the reformation of government and society through spiritual awakening. Go here for more information Bound4Life or MySpace. Also learn more at the Orange County CA., web site and the San Diego CA., web site. Their mission is to mobilize a groundswell of prayer. |
| San Diego, CA. - Respect Life Month, 2007 - The Office of Social Ministry will hold a Holy Hour of Adoration at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Chapel 3888 Paducah Dr. San Diego, CA. from 7:00 - 8:30p.m. Bishop Salvatore Cordileone will preside. Contact Joseph at 858/490-8323 for more information. Please join us in praying for the advancement of a Culture of Life! |
| THURSDAY 25 | Lodi CA. - Annual Fall Banquet - The Pregnancy Resource Center 942 East Pine St. Lodi, CA., holds a fall banquet fund raiser. Contact Paula Leary at 209.368.7190 for information. The Pregnancy Resource Center is a faith based, non-profit, pro-life center, affiliated with Care-Net. |
| Modesto, CA. - SCOTT KLUSENDORF PRESENTS - Scott Klusendorf of the Pro-Life Training Institute presents in the Chapel Chapel, Central Catholic High School 200 S Carpenter Rd Modesto, CA at 12:45p.m. Call the school at 209.524.9611 for details. Simply stated, our sole purpose is to train others to save lives. That's what we're all about. |
| Modesto, CA. - BANQUET FOR PREGNANCY CENTER - The Modesto Pregnancy Center holds it annual banquet at Modesto Center Plaza 1010 10th St. Modesto, CA., at 6:30p.m. Featured speaker Scott Klusendorf of the Pro-Life Training Institute. Call Nancy at 209-526-1734 for tickets and information. |
| FRIDAY 26 | San Diego, CA. - LA ESPERANZA DE RAQUEL - Rachel's Hope offers an "After Abortion Healing Retreat" for woman in Spanish. The retreat is held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Dr. San Diego, CA. For information call Flerida Calkins 858-272-6326 or email rachels_hope@juno.com |
| Sacramento CA. - AN EVENING FOR LIFE - The Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center 2628 El Camino Avenue, Suite B-1, Sacramento, CA., hold its Annual Fundraising Banquet (see flyer here) at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church 11427 Fair Oaks Blvd Fair Oaks, CA. featuring speaker Pam Stenzel. Pam tackles the touch issues of sex with candor, insight and humor while challenging young people to embrace the benefits of abstinence. To order tickets, please call Brittany at 916.880.4040, ext. 106 |
| San Diego, CA. - SAN DIEGO SCREENING OF BELLA - Culture of Life Family Services 550 Washington St. Suite 801, San Diego CA., and St. Anthony of Padua Church 410 West 18th Street, National City, CA., invite you to a screening of the award winning film BELLA, 7:10 p.m. at AMC Palm Promenade 770 Dennery Rd. San Diego, CA. RSVP to: steve.hix@gmail.com or call 858-777-1656. |
| Simi Valley, CA. - SIMI VALLEY SCREENING OF BELLA - BELLA opens at the Regal Theaters Simi Valley Plaza 10 Cinemas 1457 Los Angeles Avenue Simi Valley, CA. Bella¹s central theme puts a premium on the value of human life ‹ including life in the womb ‹ and that is a value Hollywood just won¹t tolerate. |
| Sonoma County CA. - RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT - Rachel's Vineyard Retreat in the Sonoma County, CA wine country. For women, men, couples and family members touched by abortion. Contact Monika Diocese of Oakland at 510-267-8335 or email mrodman@oakdiocese.org |
| SATURDAY 27 | Camarillo, CA. - Regional Mass for the Unborn - The Regional Respect Life Committee, and the staff of St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2532 Ventura Blvd Camarillo, CA. hold this special liturgy (10:00a.m.), which is conducted annually during October Respect Life Month. Contact Sarah McNicoll 805.558.9161 or email saramc@sbcglobal.net for more information. Each parish is also urged to observe Respect Life Month during October with special liturgies, homilies and programs for children which call attention to the teachings of the Church regarding the sanctity of life and the responsibility of all Catholics to protect the most vulnerable, with special attention given to the Unborn. |
| Riverside, CA. - WALK FOR LIFE FUND RAISER - Riverside Life Services Pregnancy Counseling Center, 3727 McCray Street, Riverside, CA, Annual Walk for Life is is being held at Shamel Park, 3650 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA. Registration starts at 8:30, walk starts at 9:00a.m. Visit our website: www.riversidelifeservices.org to get more information and a registration form or contact: Tami Wessen at 951-784-2422. Come and have some fun. Thank you and God Bless! |
| San Diego, CA. - LIFE IS AMAZING WALK FOR LIFE - Birthline of San Diego County, 3660 Clairemont Dr. Ste #4 San Diego, CA., sponsors a Walk for Life benefiting Birthline's two crisis pregnancy centers in San Diego County. Walking stations are located at Mission Bay Park (De Anza Cove North 3000 East Mission Drive), San Diego, CA., 8-10 p.m.; St. Theresa Church, 6016 Camino Rico San Diego, CA., 8:30-10:30 a.m.; and Rohr Park (Parking Lot A), 4548 Sweetwater Rd., Chula Vista, CA., 8-10 a.m. For more information, call 858-270-2491. |
| MONDAY 29 | Los Angeles, CA. - BELLA THE MOVIE IN LOS ANGELES - BELLA is now showing at locations in the Los Angeles CA., area. Check here for show times. The film is a crowd-pleaser about humanity, family, friendship and the magic of New York City. |
| Oakland, CA. - BELLA THE MOVIE IN OAKLAND - BELLA is now showing at locations in the Oakland CA., area. Check here for show times. |
| Sacramento, CA. - BELLA THE MOVIE IN SACRAMENTO - BELLA is now showing at locations in the Sacramento CA., area. Check here for show times. |
| San Franciso, CA. - BELLA THE MOVIE IN SAN FRANCISCO - BELLA is now showing at locations in the San Francisco CA., area. Check here for show times. |
| TUESDAY 30 | Huntington Beach, CA. - HAND IN HAND AT THE END OF LIFE - The Life Speakers Series at St. Bonaventure Church, 16400 Springdale Street Huntington Beach, CA. presents "Hand in Hand - Helping Loved Ones at the End of Life" by Patrice Emenaker, Pastoral Care Consultant with the Diocese of Orange. Held at 7:30p.m. in the Duffy Center. Contact Joe at 714.842.9707 for more information. |
| MONDAYS | Bakersfield, CA. - PREGNANCY EVANGELISM - The LifeHouse 2428 H Street Bakersfield, CA., has a prayer presence from 7-00a.m.-5:00p.m. at Family Planning Associates center located at 2500 H Street Bakersfield, CA. For more information call 661-323-2229. |
| TUESDAYS | Bakersfield, CA. - PREGNANCY EVANGELISM - The LifeHouse 2428 H Street Bakersfield, CA., has a prayer presence from 7-00a.m.-5:00p.m. at Family Planning Associates center located at 2500 H Street Bakersfield, CA. For more information call 661-323-2229. |
| Sacramento, CA. - SIDEWALK COUNSELING AND PRAYER VIGIL - Sanctity of Human Life Network Fair Oaks, CA., holds weekly vigils at Planned Parenthood center 201 29th St. Ste B Sacramento, CA., 8:00-10:00a.m. Contact 916-481-8926 or email sohlnet@comcast.net |
| San Marcos, CA. - PRO-LIFE ROSARY VIGIL - St. Dismas Guild holds rosary vigil at Womancare, 120 S. Craven Rd, San Marcos, CA,. 9:0010:00a.m. Call 760-751-8541 or email bendictus1@aol.com for information. |
| WEDNESDAYS | Chula Vista, CA. - HELPERS GIVE SPIRITUAL SUPPORT - Helpers of God’s Precious Infants provide crucial spiritual support at Clinica Medica, Para LA Mujer DE Hoy, 1550 Broadway Chula Vista CA., from 7:00-9:00a.m. Contact Luis 619-300-5563 or Faiza, 619-425-0646. |
| San Diego, CA.- LIFE SAVING PRAYER VIGIL - Helpers of God’s Precious Infants San Diego CA., have vigils at Family Planning Associates Medical Group 2850 Sixth Ave, #410 San Diego CA., (at Palm), across from Balboa Park, from 7:30-10:30a.m. Contact Sue Lopez 619-276-7525 for more information. |
| Thousand Oaks, CA - PRO-LIFE ROSARY FOR AN END TO ABORTION - Prayed on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood Center 166 N Moorpark Rd # 104, Thousand Oaks CA., from 12:30 p.m. Call Denise at 805-493-1653 or email nddangelo@adelphia.net for more information. |
| THURSDAYS | Escondido, CA. - WEEKLY VIGIL OF PRAYER - St. Dismas Guild holds vigil at the Planned Parenthood center at 347 W. Mission Ave., Escondido, CA., from 10:3011:30a.m. Call 760-751-8541 or email bendictus1@aol.com for more information. |
| Mission Hills, CA. - Counseling FOR LIFE on the sidewalk - Thursday mornings from 8 - 11 a.m. Prayer and counseling on the sidewalk in front of Family Planning Associates Medical 10200 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 200 Mission Hills, CA. They do abortions to 6 months of age of the unborn. Contact Margot at 818-648-7740 or email MargotTheEditor@aol.com for more information.. |
| Roseville, CA. - JOIN OUR SIDEWALK COUNSELORS - Sanctity of Human Life Network and St. Mary's Parish are life counseling at Planned Parenthood center, 720 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. 900, Roseville CA, 8:00-10:00a.m. Contact 916-481-8926 or email sohlnet@comcast.net or contact Vic at vicalb@starstream.net |
| FRIDAYS | Chula Vista, CA. - HELPERS GIVE SPIRITUAL SUPPORT - Helpers of God’s Precious Infants provide crucial spiritual support at Clinica Medica, 1550 Broadway Chula Vista, CA., 7:00 -9:00a.m. Contact Luis 619-300-5563 or Faiza, 619-425-0646. |
| Concord, CA. - LIFE GIVING PRESENCE - Members of Queen of All Saints Catholic Church are present in prayer from 9:00a.m. fridays at the Planned Parenthood facility 2185 Pacheco Street Concord, CA. Please join us ! Contact David at 925 686-9277 or email davidlzarri@earthlink.net. |
| El Cajon, CA. - PLANNED PARENTHOOD RU-486 - Helpers of God’s Precious Infants are present at Planned Parenthood facility 1685 E Main St. El Cajon, CA., 8:15 a.m. Contact Denise at 619-390-3337. |
| Sacramento, CA. - SIDEWALK COUNSELING AND PRAYER VIGIL - Sanctity of Human Life Network holds weekly vigils at Planned Parenthood facility 201 29th St. #B Sacramento, CA., 8:00-10:00a.m. Contact 916-481-8926 or email sohlnet@comcast.net |
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Walnut Creek, CA. - 20 DECADES FOR LIFE - Members of St. Mary Church pray the 20 decades of the Rosary 7:00a.m. Fridays in front of Planned Parenthood Facility, 1357 Oakland Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA. Contact David 925-686-9277 or email davidlzarri@earthlink.net. |
| SATURDAYS | Chula Vista, CA. - HELPERS GIVE SPIRITUAL SUPPORT - Helpers of God’s Precious Infants provide crucial spiritual support at Clinica Medica, 1550 Broadway Chula Vista, CA., 7:00-9:00a.m. Contact Luis 619-300-5563 or Faiza, 619-425-0646. |
| Sacramento, CA. - SACRAMENTO SIDEWALK PRAYER - Join members of Saint Rose's Catholic Church as they pray at Womans Health Specialists facility 1750 Wright Street Suite 1 Sacramento, CA,. starting at 8:00-10:00a.m. Contact June at 916-967-9158 for information. Babies are being saved, and you can be a part of it right now. |
| San Diego, CA. - LIFE SAVING PRAYER VIGIL - Helpers of God’s Precious Infants San Diego, CA., have vigils at Family Planning Associates 2850 Sixth Ave, (at Palm), across from Balboa Park, 7:30-10:30a.m. Contact Sue Lopez 619-276-7525 for more information. |
| Thousand Oaks, CA - PRO-LIFE ROSARY FOR AN END TO ABORTION - Prayed on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood Center 166 N Moorpark Rd # 104, Thousand Oaks CA., from 10:00 a.m. Call Denise at 805-493-1653 or email nddangelo@adelphia.net for more information. |