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For Life

OCTOBER 2008

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By embracing the culture of life and standing with those most marginalized and deemed "useless" or a "burden" on modern society Christians can change the tone and direction of our culture.

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WEDNESDAY 1  
Tucson AZ. - FATHER DAUGHTER PURITY BALL - Father Daughter Purity Ball October 10th Tucson AZ. For reservations call 800-678-0648 (Tucson office) Monday - 8:30-5:00p.m. The Father/Daughter Purity Ball is a memorable evening for fathers and daughters to spend time together, enjoy dinner, dancing and sign a commitment to purity.  fatherdaughterpurityball.org 
Yuma AZ. - FATHER DAUGHTER PURITY BALL - Father Daughter Purity Ball at Stone Ridge Church 6300 E. 24th Street Yuma AZ., October 25. For reservations call New Life Pregnancy Center at 928-726-5568. The Father/Daughter Purity Ball is a memorable evening for fathers and daughters to spend time together, enjoy dinner, dancing and sign a commitment to purity.  fatherdaughterpurityball.org www.newlifepregnancycenters.org
Louisville, KY. - CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTERS CONFERENCE - Care Net  holds its Annual Care Net Pregnancy Center Conference October 1-4, 2008 in beautiful downtown Atlanta GA. Join attendees from across the United States and Canada for three days of fellowship, prayer, educational workshops, and exciting guest speakers. care-net.org
National - LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY 2008 COMING OCTOBER 5TH - Plan to join a Life Chain in your community this year October, 05, 2008! Annually hundreds of Life Chains form in cities and towns across America to be a public witness for unborn children and human life.|Find a Life Chains near you | Download Life Chain Manual here | Register your Life Chain here | Read message from Royce Dunn. Contact Royce Dunn Director of National Life Chain at 530-674-5068 or email Director@NationalLifeChain.org for more information. Approximately 900 Life Chains are built annually in North America. lifechain.net  nationallifechain.org

 

THURSDAY 2  
Las Vegas, NV - LIAISON COMMITTEE FOR PRO LIFE - Meets on the first Thursday of the month. If your parish does not have an active pro-life group, please join us at St. Viator Church 2461 East Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV. in parish center- Fr. Anderson’s Room at 7:00 p.m. Contact Kathleen at 702-212-6472 or email KatM419@aol.com for more information.

 

FRIDAY 3  
Phoenix, AZ. - RESPECT LIFE ROSARY - Join in prayer for respect life at St Mary's Basilica 231 North Third Street Phoenix, AZ., starting at 12:00 p.m. stmarysbasilica.org
Tucson AZ.- Helpers of God's Precious Infants - Helpers gather at 2111 N. Beverly Ave., between Grant and Pima to pray the Rosary and Devine Chaplet for Old Pueblo Family Planning Center, at 7:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday. Call Cim at 520-743-4470 for more information. oldpueblofamilyplanning.com

 

SATURDAY 4  
Phoenix AZ. - ADVOCATING FOR FAMILIES - RESPECTING ALL LIFE - Held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E Monroe Street Phoenix AZ., starting with Mass at 8:00 a.m., and ending at noon. Featured speakers include Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, Jennifer Roback Morse PhD (keynote speaker), Nikolas T. Nikas Esq., and more.  Admission is free, and includes breakfast. Limited seating, so you must RSVP in advance to 480-201-7198, or Carol at 480-830-8864 or email concernedvoter@msn.com.  Focus issue will be the Arizona Marriage Amendment. www.diocesephoenix.com azpolicy.org azformarriage.com
Tahoe/Reno CA. - PRAYER TO END ABORTION - Reno Catholics for Life will be praying the rosary starting at 9:00 a.m. at West End Women's Medical Center 5915 Tyrone Rd. Reno, NV. View event flyer here. Contact Rose at 775-853-2735 or email renoisprolife@yahoo.com for more information. abortion.cc/pg_abpill.html  renocatholics4life.org

 

SUNDAY 5  
National. - RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY - The Respect Life Program begins anew each year on Respect Life Sunday, the first Sunday in October, October 5, 2008. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities publishes a program packet each year to call attention to numerous human life issues. This packet is distributed to Catholic Parishes throughout America. Learn more about this invaluable resource for life by going here. We proclaim that human life is a precious gift from God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward God, self and others; and that society, through its laws and social institutions, must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence.   www.usccb.org
Tucson AZ. - THE TIME IS NOW - The Crisis Pregnancy Centers hold a fund raising event Oct 5-7. Guest speakers Hugh Hewitt and Michael Medved. There is no charge to attend the Share in a Life Event.  Seats are limited and fill quickly. View event flyer here for more information and registration. thecrisispregnancycenters.org  michaelmedved.com hughhewitt.townhall.com

 

MONDAY 6  
National - PRO-LIFE MEMORIAL DAY - Pro-Life Memorial Day is on the first Monday in October, when the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term. This is a day on which pro-lifers across the nation will mourn the victims of America's hidden holocaust: abortion. prolifememorialday.com
Arizona - ARIZONANS TO VOTE ON MARRIAGE - A “YES” vote prevents judges and politicians from redefining marriage and leaves marriage’s essential meaning in the hands of the people of Arizona. "Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state." Visit these campaign websites for more information, | azformarriage.com | media coverage | fact sheet | facebook.com. azpolicy.org azformarriage.com facebook.com

 

WEDNESDAY 8  
Mesa AZ. - RESPECT LIFE CONCERT - The life community of Mesa AZ., presents a "Respect Life Concert" at St. Timothy's Catholic Community 1730 W Guadalupe Rd Mesa, AZ., 6:30-9:00 p.m. Contact Dick at 480-775-5271 for more information. The evening will host Respect Life Groups from throughout the valley sharing their mission and work with us.  www.sttimothymesa.org

 

FRIDAY 10  
Tucson AZ. - FATHER DAUGHTER PURITY BALL - Father Daughter Purity Ball Tucson AZ. For reservations call 800-678-0648 (Tucson office) Monday - 8:30-5:00p.m. The Father/Daughter Purity Ball is a memorable evening for fathers and daughters to spend time together, enjoy dinner, dancing and sign a commitment to purity.  fatherdaughterpurityball.org 

 

SATURDAY 11  
Phoenix AZ. - PRAYER FOR UNBORN CHILDREN - Children of the Rosary pray 9:00 a.m. at offices of Dr. Frederic N Stimmell 5040 North 15th Ave. # 204, Phoenix AZ. Contact Tom at 602-548-3131 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more information. childrenoftherosary.org
National - Rosary Rallies in the Public Square  - Peaceful small gatherings across America numbering in the thousands as Rosary Rallies are held visibly to the public in support of human  life and to openly honor God. Go here to find a rally site near you. Go here for resources to start a Rosary Rally in your community. View the web site for more information. The goal is 3,000+ Rosary Rallies in the Public Square. Support materials and special prayer banners are provided for each of the 3,000 different communities. www.americaneedsfatima.org

 

SUNDAY 12  
Chapel Hill NC. - FROM DEBATE TO DIALOGUE TRAINING SEMINAR - Justice For All presents its life changing communication training course "Abortion: From Debate to Dialogue" at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill NC., Oct 12th. Contact Toni at 800-281-6426 or email toni@jfaweb.org for information and registration. View Fall 2008 training schedule here. View training course outline here. View video introduction here. Learn to listen and dialogue (not argue) about abortion, or for that matter, about anything!  jfaweb.org youtube.com www.unc.edu

 

TUESDAY 14  
Scottsdale AZ. - PRO-LIFE CURRICULA IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS MaryBeth Muelller, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Phoenix, presents "Made in God's Image - Pro-Life Curricula in Catholic Schools" in Maguire Hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 7655 East Main St. Scottsdale, AZ., at 7:00 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be provided and there is no charge for admission. Call Ed at 480-994-0055 for more information. MaryBeth will examine how children learn that God's gifts of creation bring with them a call for responsibility. In addition, she will examine how children learn about the right to life and how to show gratitude for the uniqueness of each individual. www.olphaz.com  www.diocesephoenix.org 

 

WEDNESDAY 15  
San Diego CA. - THE CALL CALIFORNIA  - Join "Help Change History" support "Help Change History". On November 1, at the National Mall Washington DC., we are calling every Christian of every faith tradition, young and old, every race, every pro-life organization, and every individual to gather in Washington D.C. to pray for our nation with a massive focus on the ending of abortion and the healing of our land. View event flyer one and event flyer two. Millions have prayed for years, crying out to God for justice for the most marginalized, voiceless people in America -- the unborn. Together, we have made enormous progress! Now signs are all around us that a major shift is taking place. helpshapehistory.com priestsforlife.org 40daysforlife.com thecall.com

 

THURSDAY 16  
Las Vegas NV. - 4TH ANNUAL BANQUET - First Choice Pregnancy Services 860 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas  NV., holds its 4th Annual Banquet at Texas Station Casino 2101 Texas Star Lane Las Vegas, NV 89032 702- 631-1000, with featured speaker Dr. Alveda King of Priests for Life. Contact Pam at 702-294-2273 or email help@firstchoicelv.org for more information.  firstchoicelv.org  www.priestsforlife.org kingforamerica.com

 

FRIDAY 17  
National - TRUTH & TRIUMPH - The  Alliance Defense Fund introduces a new "online magazine" Truth & Triumph.  This online media publication speaks to the legal challenges people of faith face today. "We're dangerously close to leaving our children and grandchildren a lot less liberty than we received from our own parents  and grandparents." adftruthandtriumph.org  alliancedefensefund.org

 

SATURDAY 18  
NationalONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES  - This National prayer event across the United States hopes to gather one million prayers  focused within one particular hour for the following intention: the  end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn babies. Visit the web site to register and be counted among the one million. Contact Patrick Benedict at PatrickBenedict@rcin.net  for more information saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.org 
Scottsdale AZ. - PURE FASHION PHOENIX - Pure Fashion Phoenix presents "Spotlight on Beauty" session at DC Ranch 18501 N. Thompson Peak Pwy Scottsdale AZ., 85255. View event flyer here. Call 480-502-8844 for information. I will be a model in the way I view myself, both interiorly and exteriorly, reflecting the beauty and purity Christ gave me to share. purefashionsacramento.org  regnumchristi.org

 

SUNDAY 19  
National - THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH IN OUR LIVES - Whether it was resentment, anger, divorce, isolation, or a lack of understanding of the faith, coming home has never been easier. Follow this link for resources, including video testimonials, information on returning to faith, and even a free book. Welcome home! catholicscomehome.org virtuemedia.org
Raleigh NC. - FROM DEBATE TO DIALOGUE TRAINING SEMINAR - Justice For All presents its life changing communication training course "Abortion: From Debate to Dialogue" at the North Carolina State University Raleigh NC., Oct 19th. Contact Toni at 800-281-6426 or email toni@jfaweb.org for information and registration. View Fall 2008 training schedule here. View training course outline here. View video introduction here. Learn to listen and dialogue (not argue) about abortion, or for that matter, about anything!  jfaweb.org youtube.com www.ncsu.edu

 

MONDAY 20  
Raleigh NC. - JUSTICE FOR ALL EXHIBIT ON CAMPUS - The Justice For All Campus Exhibit is coming to North Carolina State University Raleigh NC., Oct 20-21. View Fall 2008 training schedule here. Contact Paul at 800-281-6426 or email paul@jfaweb.org for more information. 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  www.unc.edu

 

TUESDAY 21  
Mesa AZ. - BELLA MOVIE NIGHT - Knights of Columbus Council 3121 and Mesa Right to Life presents Movie Night showing the Award Winning Pro-Life Film "BELLA" at Knights of Columbus Council 3121 646 W Chandler Blvd Chandler AZ 85225 6:30 p.m. Call Joe or Jinny Perron at 480-807-2834 or email jjkp4life@cox.net for information. www.koc3121.com  www.bellamoviesite.com
Omaha, NB. - FERTILITY CARE HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE - The National Center for Women's Health allows couples to manage human fertility naturally and thus become pregnant or sustain a pregnancy to term. The center builds a Culture of Life in the practice of human reproductive medicine using NaPro TECHNOLOGY a remarkably successful approach. With conventional medicine, women are treated with hormones and with artificial technology never finding out what disease is causing the problem. The center using NaPro, technology finds out why the body isn’t functioning correctly, then applies treatments that work cooperatively with the body. Call Thomas W. Hilger MD. at 402-390-6600 or email nurses@popepaulvi.com for more information. popepaulvi.com fertilitycare.org naprotechnology.com
- PRO-LIFE DAY OF SILENT SOLIDARITY - People from all over this nation will give up their voices for a day in solidarity for these children. Red arm bands and duct tape will identify them as taking part in the Pro-life Day of Silent Solidarity. They will carry fliers explaining why they are silent and educate others about the plight of the innocent children we are losing every day. Join with the Pro-Life Day of Silence Learn about your free speech rights. www.telladf.org  www.silentday.org

 

WEDNESDAY 22  
Chapel Hill NC. - JUSTICE FOR ALL EXHIBIT ON CAMPUS - The Justice For All Campus Exhibit is coming to University of North Carolina Chapel Hill NC., October 22-23rd. View Fall 2008 training schedule here. Contact Paul at 800-281-6426 or email paul@jfaweb.org for more information. 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  www.unc.edu

 

THURSDAY 23  
Mesa AZ. - BELLA MOVIE NIGHT - Christ the King Adult Formation Ministry and Mesa Right to Life presents Movie Night showing the Award Winning Pro-Life Film "BELLA" at Christ the King Catholic Church 1551 East Dana Ave. Mesa, AZ., 7:00 p.m. Call Joe or Jinny Perron at 480-807-2834 or email jjkp4life@cox.net for information. www.ctk-catholic.org   www.bellamoviesite.com

 

FRIDAY 24  
Phoenix AZ. - IN DEPTH THEOLOGY OF THE BODY - Scuba Diving with John Paul II: An Immersion Course in Theology of the Body presented by Katrina Zeno, a skilled educator and international speaker. Begins Friday night 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and continues Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Presented at the John Paul II Resource Center 400 E. Monroe Street Phoenix, AZ. View event flyer here. Mail by October 20 to: JP2 Resource Center, 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2336. Call Katrina at 602-354-2179 for more information or email kzeno@diocesephoenix.org. If you thought Theology of the Body was just about sex, here’s your chance to discover there’s more!  wttm.org  diocesephoenix.org

 

SATURDAY 25  
Tempe AZ. - PREGNANCY CENTERS WALK FOR LIFE  - Take a big step for Pregnancy centers and Walk for Life at Grace Community Church 1200 E Southern Ave Tempe, AZ 85282 480-894-2201, starting at 8:00 a.m. View event flyer here. Contact Briana Hazzard at 480-821-7729 or email    bhazzard@cpcphoenix.org  or Quyen Bentley at 602-508-3340 or email qbentley@cpcphoenix.org for more information. www.azlifewalk.com  www.gracecommunityaz.org
Yuma AZ. - FATHER DAUGHTER PURITY BALL - Father Daughter Purity Ball at Stone Ridge Church 6300 E. 24th Street Yuma AZ. For reservations call New Life Pregnancy Center at 928-726-5568. The Father/Daughter Purity Ball is a memorable evening for fathers and daughters to spend time together, enjoy dinner, dancing and sign a commitment to purity.  fatherdaughterpurityball.org www.newlifepregnancycenters.org

 

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TUESDAY 28  
National - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE  - Some call it the the PRO-LIFE event of the 21st Century, 40 Days for Life. The concept is amazingly simple, but it will change our nation and ultimately the world. Pro-life groups from around the nation are joining forces and reaching out to all people of goodwill to join in the 40 Days for Life campaign. Find a 40 Days for Life location near you. The second national campaign is scheduled for September 24 - November 2, 2008. 40daysforlife.com

 

THURSDAY 30  

 

 

  MONDAYS  
Flagstaff AZ. - LIFE ROSARY FOR BABIESChildren of the Rosary pray a Life Rosary Mondays 3:15 p.m. at Planned Parenthood Flagstaff Health Center 1304 South Plaza Way Flagstaff, AZ. Call Connie at 480-994-4008 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more information. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org
Tucson AZ.- Helpers of God's Precious Infants - Helpers gather at 2111 N. Beverly Ave., between Grant and Pima to pray the Rosary and Devine Chaplet for Old Pueblo Family Planning Center, at 7:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday. Call Cim at 520-743-4470 for more information. oldpueblofamilyplanning.com
Las Vegas NV. - PRO-LIFE ROSARY VIGIL - The Diocese Of Las Vegas has a prayerful presence at Abortion Services Center 2031 McDaniel St. Ste 210 North Las Vegas NV., starting at 9:45 a.m. Contact NevadansForLife web site or call Kathleen at 702-212-6472 for more information. lasvegas-diocese.org nevadansforlife.org

 

 TUESDAYS  
Goodyear, AZ. - PRESENT FOR UNBORN LIFE - Join in prayer to rescue unborn children at Planned Parenthood Southwest Valley Health Center 140 N. Litchfield Rd, #100 Goodyear AZ., Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Contact Monica at 623-536-0897 for more information. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org

 

WEDNESDAYS  
Phoenix AZ. - SIDE WALK C0UNSELING - Children of the Rosary have a prayerful presence to save unborn babies at Planned Parenthood Center 4417 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix AZ., starting at 8:00 a.m. Contact Sandy at 602-550-7047 for more information.. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org
Phoenix AZ - PRESENCE AT FAMILY PLANNING- Children of the Rosary come together and pray Wednesdays, 9-10:00 a.m. at Family Planning Associates Center 1331 N. 7th Street, Suite 225 Phoenix AZ. Call Ray at 480-820-2553 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more information. childrenoftherosary.org fpamg.com
Phoenix, AZ. - PRAYERS FOR LIFE - Children of the Rosary pray for life of the unborn at Estrella Women's Health Center 10240 West Indian School Rd, Ste 140 Phoenix, AZ., 9-10:00 a.m. Call Isabel at 653-939-4245 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more information. childrenoftherosary.org
Prescott AZ. - HELPING  UNBORN BABIES - Children of the Rosary pray Wednesdays, 9-10:00 a.m. at Planned Parenthood Prescott Health Center 656 W Gurley St. Prescott, AZ. Call Connie at 480-994-4008 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more information. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org
Henderson NV. - WEEKLY VIGIL OF PRAYER - Helpers of Gods Precious Infants and the Diocese Of Las Vegas ask those interested in protecting children to gather for prayer at 1701 N Green Valley Pkwy Henderson NV., starting at 9:15 a.m. Contact NevadansForLife web site or call Kathleen at 702-212-6472 for more information. helpersbrooklynny.org lasvegas-diocese.org nevadansforlife.org

 

THURSDAYS  

Las Vegas, NV. - JOIN OUR SIDEWALK PRAYER - Nevadans For Life have a prayerful presence at Abortion Services Center 341 N Buffalo Dr Ste B Las Vegas NV., starting at 9:15 a.m. Contact NevadansForLife web site or call Kathleen Miller 702-212-6472 for more information. nevadansforlife.org

 

FRIDAYS  
Tempe AZ. - COMING TOGETHER TO PROTECT CHILDREN - Children of the Rosary ask concerned individuals to come to Planned Parenthood Tempe Health Center 1250 E. Apache Blvd. #108 Tempe, AZ., 8:45 a.m. to save unborn babies. Call Ray Dugandzic at 480-820-2553 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more information. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org
Tucson AZ. - ROSARY FOR UNBORN  - Tucson SW Chapter of AZ Right to Life hosts a Rosary for the Unborn at 12:30 p.m. The Rosary follows the 12:00 p.m. Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Tucson AZ. Call Sunny at 520-908-9765 or email AZRTLSUNNYT@aol.com for details. Being a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. azrtltucson.org staugustinecathedral.com
Las Vegas NV.- LIFE GIVING PRESENCE - Members of the Diocese Of Las Vegas are present in prayer at Summit Family Planning 2900 E Desert Inn Rd Las Vegas NV., starting at 8:30 a.m. Contact NevadansForLife web site or call Kathleen Miller at 702-212-6472 for more information. lasvegas-diocese.org nevadansforlife.org

 

SATURDAYS  
Phoenix AZ. - PRAYER VIGIL FOR LIFE - Children of the Rosary has a presence Saturdays 8:00 a.m. at Acacia Women's Center 1615 East Osborn Rd Phoenix, AZ. Call Connie at 480-994-4008 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more information. childrenoftherosary.org acaciawomenscenter.com
Phoenix AZ - PRESENCE AT FAMILY PLANNING - Children of the Rosary come together and pray from 7-10:00 a.m. at Family Planning Associates Center 1331 N. 7th Street, Suite 225 Phoenix AZ., Call Ray Dugandzic at 480-820-2553 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more information. childrenoftherosary.org
Tempe AZ. - COMING TOGETHER TO PROTECT BABIES - Concerned individuals come to Planned Parenthood Tempe Health Center 1250 E. Apache Blvd. #108 Tempe, AZ., Saturdays 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to support the life of unborn babies. Contact Ray Dugandzic at 480-820-2553 to help or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more information. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org
Tucson AZ.- Helpers of God's Precious Infants - Helpers gather at TMC Foundation Medical Center main entrance 5301 E. Grant Road Tucson, AZ., to pray the Rosary and Devine Chaplet from 8-11:00 a.m. Call Ann at 520-749-5241 for more information. arizonarighttolife.org tmcaz.com
Las Vegas NV. - LAS VEGAS SIDEWALK PRAYER - Members of the Diocese Of Las Vegas are present in prayer at A Z Womens Center 1670 E Flamingo Rd Ste C Las Vegas, NV., starting at 8:30 a.m. Contact NevadansForLife web site or call Kathleen at 702-212-6472 for more information. lasvegas-diocese.org nevadansforlife.org

 

SUNDAYS  
Phoenix AZ. - SAVING UNBORN CHILDREN - Children of the Rosary have a prayerful presence to save unborn babies at Planned Parenthood Center 4417 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix AZ., starting at 8:00 a.m. Contact Sandy at 602-550-7047 for more information. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org