CALENDAR

For Life

JANUARY 2009

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The strong trend in science and medicine is toward the utilitarian commoditization of life which undermines the dignity of all human life. Not all scientific progress is truly human progress. Human life matters.

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THURSDAY 1  
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 pro life information.

 

FRIDAY 2  
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 2110 N. Beverly Ave., between Grant and Pima to pray the Rosary and Devine Chaplet for Old Pueblo Family Planning Center, 5240 E. Knight Drive, Suite 112 at 7:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday. Call Cim at 520-743-4470 for more pro life information. oldpueblofamilyplanning.com

 

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MONDAY 5  
Phoenix AZ. - NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING COURSES - Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an umbrella term for a modern, healthy, scientifically accurate, natural and reliable way to know about couple sexuality, parenthood and family planning. Courses and instruction are now available. Contact The Office of Natural Family Planning for the Diocese of Phoenix 400 N. 30th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 at 602-225-0636 or email nfp@diocesephoenix.org for more information. phxnfp.org

 

TUESDAY 6  

National - SPRING 40 DAYS FOR LIFE  - Applications are being accepted! The Spring 2009 campaign is scheduled for February 25 - April 5, 2009. 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. 40daysforlife.com

 

FRIDAY 9  

 

SATURDAY 10  
Phoenix AZ. - ROSARY FOR UNBORN CHILDREN -  Catholic Retreat for Young Singles is present at 9:00 a.m. praying the Rosary for unborn human life at the offices of Dr. Frederic N Stimmell an abortion clinic at 5040 N 15th Ave # 204 Phoenix, AZ 85015, 602-234-3300. Contact Eric at 602-369-8018 or email enanneman@hotmail.com for more pro life information. Come walk the sidewalk in defense of human life.  crysretreats.com

 

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TUESDAY 13  
Scottsdale AZ. - FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT TO PROTECT HUMAN LIFE - Bill Marcotte will assess the results of the last election, take a peek at the implications of the proposed 'Freedom of Choice' Act (FOCA), and suggest some things we and our youth can do to re-direct ourselves and our country. Join with the Phoenix pro life community in Maguire Hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 7655 East Main St. Scottsdale, AZ., at 7:00 p.m., to hear Bills presentation. Call Ed at 480-994-0055 for more information. Complimentary refreshments will be provided and there is no charge for admission.  www.olphaz.com  www.diocesephoenix.org 
National - TEN THOUSAND MASSES FOR UNBORN BABIES  - This effort for human life across the United States hopes to dedicate ten thousand Holy Masses from January 13-21, 2009, for the following intention: For the Protection of Unborn Human Persons. Visit the web site to register  your Holy Mass. Contact Patrick Benedict at PatrickBenedict@rcin.net for more information. The 10,000 MASSES FOR UNBORN BABIES is being done to provide protection for innocent unborn babies  saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.org

 

THURSDAY 15  
Mesa AZ. - MOTHERHOOD INTERRUPTED PRESENTATION & BOOK SIGNING - Jane Brennan, MS., author of Motherhood Interrupted, Stories of Healing and Hope After Abortion, has devoted her ministry to speaking about the hurt and shame of abortion to reach those who are afraid to begin the healing process. A former militant anti-Catholic feminist, member of NOW, and Planned Parenthood volunteer, Jane shares her story of healing and hope after her abortion and her own amazing conversion. Join the pro life community 7:00 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church 1551 East Dana Ave. Mesa, AZ. 85204, 480-964-1719. Call Joe or Jinny Perron at 480-807-2834 or email jjkp4life@cox.net for more pro life information. www.ctk-catholic.org   www.motherhoodinterrupted.com

 

FRIDAY 16  
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 pro life information. popepaulvi.com fertilitycare.org naprotechnology.com

 

SATURDAY 17  
Tucson AZ. - TUCSON MASS FOR LIFE  - Join the Tucson community for a prayerful witness to the sanctity of human life. Start with 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral 192 S. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ. Chief Celebrant Bishop Kicanas. For more information Call Kelly at 520-818-9765 or email info@tucsonmarchforlife.org. Come to St. Augustine Cathedral and  Support Life!  staugustinecathedral.com
Tucson AZ. - TUCSON MARCH FOR LIFE  - The Tucson March for Life 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. commemorates the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision which has allowed the deaths of 50 million innocent unborn babies. The March For Life proceeds to Holy Hope cemetery for a 12:30 p.m. Rose ceremony at Rachel's monument. View event flyer here. For more information Call Kelly at 520-818-9765 or email info@tucsonmarchforlife.org. When we march we show our community our commitment to life! tucsonmarchforlife.org    dotcc.org 
Minden NV.  - CARSON DOUGLAS PRO LIFE RALLY - A pro-life rally for Carson City, Douglas and other counties is being held at  Carson Valley Christian Center 1095 Stephanie Way Minden, NV 89423 775-267-0151, 9-10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Nevada LIFE. Speaker Wayne Hoag a pastor of Sierra Bible Church in Truckee, CA., will share his story of how he turned from an abortion provider to a pastor and pro-life advocate. View event flyer here. Contact Don Nelson, Nevada LIFE at 775-530-0029, or email dnelson@nevadalife.org  for more information. nevadalife.org  cvcwired.com  sbctruckee.com
Reno NV. - INTERFAITH CHOOSE LIFE RALLY - Reno residents are invited to hear Olivia Gans speak 10:00 a.m. at South Reno Baptist Church 6780 South McCarran Blvd. Reno NV. Miss Gans directs American Victims of Abortion (AVA), an outreach project of the National Right to Life Committee. Miss Gans helped to organize one of the nation’s first peer-to-peer post-abortion support groups in the New York City area. Contact Rose at 775-853-2735 or email renoisprolife@hotmail.com for more information. southreno.com nevadarighttolife.org  nevadalife.org

 

SUNDAY 18  
National - Life Sunday 2009 - Lutherans For Life have set aside this Sunday January 18, 2009, to observe the Sanctity of Human Life. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not just Good News. It’s Good News FOR Life! Go here for Life Sunday materials and information. Your congregation can let the word of life shine on a Sanctity of Human Life Sunday!  lutheransforlife.org

Las Vegas NV. - MEMORIAL FOR LIFE LAS VEGAS - 16th Annual Memorial for victims of Roe 2:30 p.m. at Lloyd George U.S. Court House 333 Las Vegas Blvd. So. Las Vegas, NV. Contact Kathleen at 702-212-6472 or email KatM419@aol.com for more pro life information.  Come join people of all faiths and take a peaceful, prayerful stand for LIFE at the 15th annual Memorial for victims of roe.

 

WEDNESDAY 21  
Tempe AZ. - MASS FOR UNBORN CHILDREN - Bishop Thomas Olmsted will celebrate a special Mass for unborn children 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Parish 2121 S Rural Rd Tempe, AZ 85282 480-967-8791. Contact the church at 480-967-8791 for more information.  olmctempe.com   diocesephoenix.org
Washington DC. - Day of Remembrance FOR UNBORN - Come for a “Day of Remembrance” held in the Crypt Church on the lower level of the The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 400 Michigan Ave NE Washington, DC from 1-4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Lumina and New York Family Life Office. It is a great blessing to be able to bring this to the Basilica the day before the March for Life! nationalshrine.com  postabortionhelp.org  flrl.org
Washington DC. - ROCK FOR LIFE TRAINING WEEKEND -  Rock For Life is now accepting registrations for the 2009 Training and Activism Week and Personhood Conference January 21-23, 2009, held in Washington, D.C. View event flyer here for more information. Learn to be a bold voice for the babies in the public square. Learn the pro-life essentials, equip yourselves and take this experience back to your home town.  rockforlife.org
Washington DC. - MARCH FOR LIFE CONVENTION 2009 - The March for Life Education & Defense presents the 2009 Convention held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., USA 20001. The first session held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. View event flyer here for more information. The purpose of the convention is to give information and provide discussion on current pro-life issues which will better equip each of us. washingtonregency.hyatt.com marchforlife.org 

 

THURSDAY 22  

Arizona. - The Arizona March and Rally for Life -  5:00 p.m. - March on the front lines and join others concerned about life at Planned Parenthood Tempe Health Center an abortion clinic at 1250 E. Apache Blvd. #108 Tempe, AZ. 6:15 p.m. - Come to Arizona State University the Hayden Lawn for a pro-life concert with rapper Vocab Malone and Christian music artist Justin Unger.  7:00 p.m. - Rally for Life with pro-life speakers and pro-life exhibits at Arizona State University's Hayden Lawn. View event flyer here. Check out the web site here.  vocabmalone.com   justinunger.com  plannedparenthood.org  asu.edu
Arizona - ARIZONA'S LARGEST DIAPER DRIVE - Arizona Right to Life sponsors Arizona's Larges Diaper Drive. Donations of disposable diapers, baby wipes, and formula will be gratefully accepted. For more information or for early drop off locations visit Diaper Drive or call 602-285-0063.  arizonarighttolife.org   azliferally.com
Washington DC. - CALLING ALL PRO-LIFE BLOGGERS - The Family Research Council hosts the 4th Annual Blogs For Life Conference. to be held at Family Research Council Headquarters 801 G Street, NW Washington, D.C. starting at 8:00 a.m. prior to the March for Life. www.blogs4life.com  www.frcblog.com  www.blogs4life.com
Washington DC. - MARCH FOR LIFE ROSE DINNER - The March for Life Education & Defense fund presents the 27th Annual Rose Dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. and held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW,
Washington, D.C., USA 20001. View online flyer for more information. Our speakers will help us realize that again the Life Principles can and must be acknowledged, accepted and supported throughout our beloved America. washingtonregency.hyatt.com marchforlife.org
Washington DC. - MARCH FOR LIFE RALLY 2009 - The March for Life Education & Defense fund organizes the 36th annual March for Life. Rally starts at 12:00 p.m. from the large park on the west side of the Capitol building. View the web site here for more information. On January 22, 1974, the first March for Life was held on the West Steps of the Capitol. marchforlife.org
Las Vegas NV. - 36th Memorial of Roe v. Wade Press Conference - Former Las Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer, now Rev. Chet Gallagher, Director Operation Save America, Las Vegas Chapter, will host a press conference and officiate at a Memorial Service, mourning 36 years of unabated child-killing Thursday Jan 22nd 11:30 a.m. at the Clark County Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis St Las Vegas NV. Contact: Rev. Chet Gallagher at 702-343-4725 or email OSALasVegas@G-mail.com for more information. www.clarkcountycourts.us

 

FRIDAY 23  
Scottsdale AZ. - CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION OLPH CHURCH SCOTTSDALE - Sponsored by the Sanctity of Human Life Committee at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 7655 East Main St. Scottsdale, AZ., at 5:30 p.m. Process from Maguire Hall carrying lighted candles to the church. A Rosary and Benediction will be conducted in the church by our pastor, Fr. Thomas Hever. Pot luck dinner afterwards in Rhoady Lee Center. www.olphaz.com  www.diocesephoenix.org  
Tempe AZ. - 6TH ANNUAL Pro-Life Youth Rally - All Saints Newman Center Arizona State University 230 E University Drive Tempe AZ., sponsors pro-life youth rally with Bishop Thomas Olmsted at 6:30, rally at 7:00 p.m. Youth and Young adults are welcome to join Bishop Thomas Olmsted as he leads a Eucharistic procession up "A" Mountain. Contact Melanie at 602-285-0063 for more information.   newman-asu.org   diocesephoenix.org
National - PRO-LIFE ORATORY CONTEST - National Right to Life sponsors a Pro-Life oratory contest for High school Juniors and Seniors. View contest information here. Contact contest Director Michelle Fischbach by email at michellelfischbach@yahoo.com for more information. Contestants are to research, write, and present an original pro-life speech on abortion, infanticide, euthanasia or stem cell research. nrlc.org

 

SATURDAY 24  
National - Campus Life Tour HELP WANTED - The Survivors on the Campus Life Tour are seeking team members and a team director for the spring 2009 tour. Must like to travel, enjoy interacting with college and high school individuals and have a passion for saving human life. Go here to view more pro life information. E-mail campus@survivors.la or fill out an online application form here to get started.  Support the Survivors and help recruit the next Campus Life Tour Team! We need a courageous team of college-age men and women, to bring the truth about abortion and the healing power of God's grace to their peers. survivors.la
Washington DC. - 22nd Annual Students for Life of America Conference - Students for Life of America hold their annual conference at  Pryzbyla Center, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. View event flyer here.  www.studentsforlife.org  www.cua.edu

 

SUNDAY 25  

 

MONDAY 26  
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 29  
Las Vegas NV. - LIAISON COMMITTEE FOR PRO LIFE - Meets quarterly on the last 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 pro life information. www.stviator.org

 

SATURDAY 31  
Phoenix AZ. - FROM DEBATE TO DIALOGUE TRAINING SEMINAR - This is open to the public. Learn how to use your pro life convictions to make a difference using dialogue communication skills. Justice For All presents its life changing communication training course "Abortion: From Debate to Dialogue" at Arizona State University Tempe, AZ. Contact Toni at 800-281-6426 or email toni@jfaweb.org for information and registration. View event flyer 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.asu.edu

 

  MONDAYS  
Flagstaff AZ. - LIFE ROSARY FOR BABIES -  Children of the Rosary pray a Life Rosary Mondays 3:15 p.m. at Planned Parenthood Flagstaff Health Center an abortion clinic at 1304 South Plaza Way Flagstaff, AZ. Call Connie at 480-994-4008 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for pro life information. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org
Phoenix AZ. - SIDE WALK C0UNSELING - Children of the Rosary have a prayerful presence to save unborn babies at Planned Parenthood Center an abortion clinic at 4417 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix AZ., from 8-10:00 a.m. Contact Sandy at 602-550-7047 for pro life information.. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org
Tucson AZ.- Helpers of God's Precious Infants - Helpers gather at 2100 N. Beverly Ave., between Grant and Pima to pray the Rosary and Devine Chaplet for Old Pueblo Family Planning Center, an abortion clinic at 5240 E. Knight Drive, Suite 112 at 7:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday. Call Cim at 520-743-4470 for pro life information. oldpueblofamilyplanning.com
Las Vegas NV. - PRO LIFE ROSARY VIGIL - The Diocese Of Las Vegas has a prayerful presence at Abortion Services Center an abortion clinic at 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 pro life 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 an abortion clinic at 140 N. Litchfield Rd, #100 Goodyear AZ., Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Contact Monica at 623-536-0897 for more pro life 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 an abortion clinic at 4417 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix AZ., starting at 8-10:00 a.m. Contact Sandy at 602-550-7047 for more pro life information.. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org
Phoenix AZ - PRESENCE AT FAMILY PLANNING- Children of the Rosary come together and pray Wednesdays, 8-10:00 a.m. at Family Planning Associates Center an abortion clinic at 1331 N. 7th Street, Suite 225 Phoenix AZ. Call Ray at 480-820-2553 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more pro life information. childrenoftherosary.org fpamg.com
Prescott AZ. - HELPING  UNBORN BABIES - Children of the Rosary pray Wednesdays, 9-10:00 a.m. at Planned Parenthood Prescott Health Center an abortion clinic at 656 W Gurley St. Prescott, AZ. Call Connie at 480-994-4008 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more pro life 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 pro life 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 an abortion clinic at 341 N Buffalo Dr Ste B Las Vegas NV., starting at 9:15 a.m. Contact NevadansForLife web site or call Kathleen Miller at 702-212-6472 for more pro life 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 an abortion clinic at 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 pro life information. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org
Tucson AZ. - ROSARY FOR UNBORN  - Tucson Central/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 an abortion clinic at 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 pro life information. lasvegas-diocese.org nevadansforlife.org

 

SATURDAYS  
Phoenix, AZ. - PRAYER VIGIL FOR LIFE - Children of the Rosary has a presence Saturdays 8-9:30 a.m., at Acacia Women's Center an abortion clinic at 1615 East Osborn Rd Phoenix, AZ. Call Tom at 602-548-3131 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more pro life information. childrenoftherosary.org acaciawomenscenter.com
Phoenix AZ - PRESENCE AT FAMILY PLANNING - Children of the Rosary come together and pray from 7-8:00 a.m. at Family Planning Associates Center an abortion clinic at 1331 N. 7th Street, Suite 225 Phoenix AZ., Call Ray Dugandzic at 480-820-2553 or email cor@childrenoftherosary.org for more pro life information. childrenoftherosary.org
Tempe AZ. - COMING TOGETHER TO PROTECT BABIES - Concerned individuals come to Planned Parenthood Tempe Health Center an abortion clinic at 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 pro life information. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org
Tucson AZ.- Helpers of God's Precious Infants - Helpers gather at TMC Foundation Medical Center an abortion clinic at 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 pro life information. arizonarighttolife.org tmcaz.com
Las Vegas NV. - LAS VEGAS SIDEWALK PRAYER - Members of the Diocese Of Las Vegas are present in prayer for unborn human life at A Z Womens Center an abortion clinic at 1670 E. Flamingo Rd Ste C Las Vegas, NV., 702-892-0660 starting at 8:30 a.m. Contact NevadansForLife web site or call Kathleen at 702-212-6472 for more pro life information. lasvegas-diocese.org nevadansforlife.org drramoslasvegas.com

 

SUNDAYS  
Phoenix AZ. - SAVING UNBORN CHILDREN - Children of the Rosary have a prayerful presence to save unborn babies at Planned Parenthood 7th Ave Center an abortion clinic at 4417 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix AZ., 602-277-1168, from 8-9:30 a.m. Contact Sandy at 602-550-7047 for more pro life information. childrenoftherosary.org plannedparenthood.org