Calendar For Life 2007 Pro Life Information Abortion Facts

CALENDAR

For Life

NOVEMBER 2007

CALIFORNIA

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THURSDAY 1

National - MARCH FOR LIFE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST - March for Life Education and Defense Fund has announced the theme for their 2008 essay, poem and poster contest for students. Dead line for for submitting is Friday November 30, 2007. Follow this link here for contest rules.

FRIDAY 2

Fresno CA. - RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT - Rachel's Vineyard Retreat to be held in Fresno CA. For information call Jennifer at 877-629-6626 or email tjen98@sbcglobal.net . I understand the beauty and value of the gifts that we all need: healing, hope, rest, and peace.

Loomis, CA. - ADORATION AND ROSARY FOR LIFE - Mt. St. Joseph Seminary, 6530 Wells Ave. Loomis CA., hold Adoration and Pro-life Rosary 7:00-9:00p.m. first Friday of each month.

San Diego CA., - PRAYER FOR CULTURE OF LIFE - Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 1654 State St. San Diego CA., 7:30-9:00p.m. All are welcome. Call Culture of Life Family Services at 619-692-4401 for more information.

Visalia, CA. - SILENT VOICES HEALING AND RECOVERY - The IRMA Network presents "Silent Voices" a special post-abortion help and healing retreat weekend Visalia CA. Contact Carrie Guy at 559.972.7797, or email carrie@theirmannetwork.org for more information. Or use the online form here to register. Open to women who have experienced an abortion and wish to find healing. Registration is required along with a $25 fee that covers all food, lodging, and materials. The retreat is held at a private cabin in Hume Lake. Carpools are available.

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.

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.

SATURDAY 3

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.

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.

San Diego, CA. - HEALING WORKSHOP FOR MEN - Jim Benefield Marriage and Family Therapist from Rachel's Hope presents a healing workshop for men who have lost a child from abortion or are in relationship with a woman who has had an abortion at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Dr. San Diego, CA. from 9am to 5pm. Call 858.581.0952 or email jimbenefield@juno.com to register. Given by men for men.

SUNDAY 4

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

MONDAY 5

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.

TUESDAY 6

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.

National - LISTEN TO PRO-LIFE TALKS WITH YOUR COMPUTER - Listen to pro-life talks, speeches, sermons, public service announcements and educational presentations 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), Pam Stenzel, (Follow this link for Pam Stenzel), The Gorretti Group, (Follow this link for chastity talks), and others.

Southern CA - BUSES FOR LIFE SACRAMENTO - We can't drive our cars all the way across the country to join the March for Life in Washington D.C., but we can join our fellow Californians in Sacramento! Crusade for Life has buses leaving from Orange County CA January 21, to the State Capitol. Activities include: lobby training, observing the Assembly and Senate real time, meeting with legislators, pro-life rally, and Prayer March for Life around the Capitol. For more information contact Bev at 714-963-4753, email ProLife@crusadeforlife.org

WEDNESDAY 7

FRIDAY 9

Oakland, CA. - TRADING ON THE FEMALE BODY - A Seminar exploring the impact of egg harvesting, and cloning research on women’s health and safety starts at 7:00p.m. at Regeneration 238 E 15th St Oakland, CA. Speakers: Diane Beeson, Ph.D., Director, HandsOffOurOvaries, Dana Cody, Esq., Executive Director, Life Legal Defense Foundation, Jennifer Lahl, National Director, The Center for Bioethics and Culture, Nicole Marchand, Student SFSU, HandsOffOurOvaries Board of Directors, Calla Papademas, Stanford grad and survivor of health problems related to egg donation, David Prentice, Ph.D., Family Research Council. Email Robyn for more information or to register for the conference at Robyn.Spitzer@thecbc.org.

Los Angeles, CA. - RACHELS VINEYARD RETREAT - Rachel's Vineyard Retreat being held in Los Angeles, CA., (Spanish Retreat) at the Claretian Renewal Center 1119 Westchester Place Los Angeles, CA. Contact: Marcela Figueroa de Alcala 877-272-7835.

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.

SATURDAY 10

Oakland, CA. - LIFE LEGAL'S ANNUAL FALL BANQUET - Enjoy an evening with Dr. David A. Prentice Senior Fellow for Life Sciences at the Family Research Council. Presented by the Life Legal Defense Foundation 5:00p.m. at the Bellevue Club 525 Bellevue Avenue Oakland, CA. Review the online flyer or call 707.224.6675 or email MRiley@lldf.org for more information. The life legal defense foundation will accomplish its mission and purpose through the law and education.

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 abortion mills on Pomerado Rd. Call 858-487-4755.

SUNDAY 11

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.

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.

MONDAY 12

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

El Cajon, CA. - FAMILY PLANNING AND HUMAN SEXUALITY CLASS - St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral 1627 Jamacha Way El Cajon, CA presents classes for those interested in Natural Family Planning, preparing for a Catholic marriage or engaged individuals who want to learn more about human sexuality and the teachings of the Catholic church. Held at St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral from 7:00-9:00p.m. For more information contact Deacon Keith Esshaki at 619-401-1393 or email deaconkeith@gmail.com

Kankakee, IL. - LITTLE SOLES FOR LIFE - Every day across this great country people moved by the loss of unborn children battle to create ways to awaken others to this tragedy and this greatest loss of human life in history of human kind. Follow this link to learn more about one of those creative ways. Call 815.933.9391 for more information.

WEDNESDAY 14

Pacific Beach, CA. - BENEFIT CONCERT CULTURE OF LIFE FAMILY SERVICES - Culture of Life Family Services presents an evening of Classical favorites with Mary Ann Carr, soprano and Ernest Pinamonti Grimm, tenor, Suzanne Shick, piano and William Wilson, guitar from 7:00p.m. in Hornblend Hall 1721 Hornblend St., Pacific Beach, CA. Please call Margi at 619-692 4401 to reserve your tickets now.

FRIDAY 16

Sacramento, CA. - 35TH SALUTE TO LIFE DINNER - The Sacramento Life Center will have its annual Salute to Life fundraising dinner and auction at the Hyatt Regency 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA. Check the web site at www.saclife.org or call 916.451.4357 for more information.

SATURDAY 17

National - National Adoption Day - National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the 114,000 children in foster care waiting to find permanent, loving families.

MONDAY 19

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 to 10:30 a.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.

TUESDAY 20

Omaha, NB. - REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND FERTILITY CARE - The National Center for Women's Health offers an approach to women's reproductive health which allows couples to overcome infertility problems naturally and thus become pregnant or sustain a pregnancy to term. Building a Culture of Life in women's health care the center practices reproductive medicine using NaPro TECHNOLOGY a remarkably successful approach to women's reproductive medicine. So often in conventional medical approaches, women are treated with hormones and with artificial technology without ever having an evaluation to find out what disease is causing their problem. With NaPro, we find out why the body isn’t functioning correctly, then apply treatments that work cooperatively with the body. Call 402-390-6600 or email Nurses for more information.

WEDNESDAY 21

Media-Center - LISTEN TO AND VIEW PRESENTATIONS WITH YOUR COMPUTER - The calendarforlife.org Media-Center brings the best of the internet pro-life talks, speeches, sermons, public services announcements and educational presentations right to your home computer featuring Josh Brahm, Director of Education and Public Relations, Georgia Right to Life, Scott Klusendorf President of the Life Training Institute, Fr. Frank Pavone National Director Priests for Life, the Gorretti Group, Pastor John Piper, and more. (Follow this link to the calendarforlife.org Media-Center).

SUNDAY 25

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.

San Francisco, CA. - THE PROTECTRESS OF LIFE - A day of reflection dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe held at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption 1111 Gough St., San Francisco CA., from 1:00-7:00p.m. Keynote speaker Msgr. Pedro Agustin Rivera Diaz, rector of the Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Archdiocese of Mexico City. Call 415.614.5572 for information.

MONDAY 26

Southwest - Culture of Life Family Services (COLFS) - COLFS located at 550 Washington St. #801 (8th floor), San Diego, CA., 92103, offers quality, Christ-centered medical care and compassionate, whole-person care for patients' physical, psychological, socio-economic and spiritual needs. Also provides spiritual direction to women and families in crisis pregnancies, Natural Family Planning education and Creighton Model (NaPro Technology) Fertility Care System. Dr. George Delgado is family physician; can treat adults and children and provide obstetric care. Call 619-692-4401 or visit Culture of Life Family Services.

TUESDAY 27

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.

WEDNESDAY 28

San Francisco, CA. - MEN AND ABORTION RECLAIMING FATHERHOOD - The two-day conference held at Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption 1111 Gough St., San Francisco CA., is organized by the National Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation & Healing and sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Archdiocese of San Francisco. View the online flyer here for more information. This conference is the first to focus on the effects of abortion on men.

THURSDAY 29

Bakersfield, CA. - MEXICAN DINNER AND AUCTION - Life Saver Ministries of Bakersfield CA., hold their "Fiesta for Life" fund raiser at Graces High School 2800 Loma Linda Dr Bakersfield, CA. Over 30 of the best restaurants in town provide the food. Call 661-323-2229 or check web site to make reservations.

FRIDAY 30

San Jose, CA. - RACHEL'S VINEYARD HEALING RETREAT - Rachel's Vineyard Retreat weekends for healing after abortion to be held in San Jose CA., area November 30 - December 02, 2007. Contact: Mary Peter at 408 426 7343 or 888 467 3790 or email mpeter@mht-church.org. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing.

Sonoma County CA. - RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT - Rachel's Vineyard Retreat in the Sonoma County, CA wine country (Spanish). For women, men, couples and family members touched by abortion. Contact Monika Diocese of Oakland at 510-267-8335 or email mrodman@oakdiocese.org

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 facility located at 2500 H Street Bakersfield, CA. For more information call 661-323-2229.

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.

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.

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 8-11a.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, 729 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. 900, Roseville CA, 8:00-10:00a.m. Call 916-481-8926 or email sohlnet@comcast.net or Vic at vicalb@starstream.net for information.

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

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.

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.

El Cajon CA. - BEING PRESENT IN PRAYER - Helpers of God’s Precious Infants are present at Planned Parenthood 1685 East Main St. El Cajon CA., 9:00-11:00 a.m. Contact Debbie at 619-933-7776..

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.