CALENDAR

For Life

SEPTEMBER 2008

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 8:00 a.m. Call Helene at 858-756-0622 for more information.
California - YES ON PROP. 8 FOR MARRIAGE - In 2000 California voters overwhelmingly voted into law Prop. 22 "Marriage is between a man and woman". In 2008 the State Supreme Court brazenly over ruled the people. Now Prop. 8 gives California voters the final word on "Marriage is between a man and woman". Vote YES on Prop. 8. Visit these Prop. 8 campaign websites for more information. | YesonProp8 | ProtectMarriage.com | National Organization for Marriage | jennifer-roback-morse.com | pastorsformarriagesd | Facebook | familyleaderca.net | CatholicsForMarriage | Argument In Favor of Prop 8 | Rebuttal to Argument Against Prop 8 |Ten Reasons Why | Listen to presentations AUDIO 1  AUDIO 2  AUDIO3 (En Espanol)|  A State Constitutional amendment is the only way to fully and permanently protect marriage for one man and one woman in California. nomcalifornia.org protectmarriagesd.com facebook.com ccgaction.org yesonproposition8.com

 

WEDNESDAY 3 California - VOTE YES ON PROP 4 - Friends of Sarah are working to protect underage woman from sexual exploitation. On a daily basis, older men exploit young girls and use secret abortions to cover up their crimes. Vote Yes on Prop. 4. Call 866-828-8355 or visit these Prop. 4 campaign websites | friendsofsarah.com | yeson4.net | Arguement in Favor | Arguement Against | for more information. Sarah's Law will require that a physician notify a parent 48 hours before performing an abortion.  friendsofsarah.com  yeson4.net

 

FRIDAY 5 Loomis, CA. - ADORATION AND ROSARY FOR LIFE - Mt. St. Joseph Seminary, 6530 Wells Ave. Loomis CA., hold Adoration and Pro-life Rosary 7-9:00 p.m. first Friday of each month.
Sacramento CA. - All-Night Vigil for Life - Held at St. Rose Catholic Church, 5961 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento CA., beginning on the first Friday with Mass at 7:30 PM and ending on first Saturday with Benediction at 7:30 a.m. and Mass at 8:00 AM. Contact June at 916-967-9158 or email juneschott@msn.com for more information. sacramentolifechain.org strose.praisinggod.org
San Diego CA. - PRAYER FOR CULTURE OF LIFE - Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 1629 Columbia St San Diego CA., 7:30-9:00 p.m. All are welcome. Call Culture of Life Family Services at 619-692-4401 for more information. colfs.org

 

SATURDAY 6  
Los Angeles CA. - LIFE WORKSHOPS PROP 4 AND 8 - Workshop covers two California Propositions on the November ballot. The first is Prop 4, which protects underage woman from sexual exploitation and the second is Prop 8, "Marriage is between a man and woman". Held from 12-4:00 p.m. at Mother of Good Counsel Church Parish Hall, 2060 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles CA.  Contact Monsignor Timothy O'Connell, Office of Respect Life, 310-410-7216 for more information.
Sacramento CA. - Diocesan Respect Life Workshop - Diocese of Sacramento presents "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm, at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 2110 Broadway, Sacramento, CA.  Contact Kathy at 916-733-0133 or email kconner@diocese-sacramento.org for more information. diocese-sacramento.org
Salinas CA. - HELPERS OF SALINAS VIGIL FOR LIFE - Helpers of God's Precious Infants Salinas Chapter start with 7:30 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church, 22 Stone Street, Salinas CA., then hold a peaceful vigil for life at Choice Medical Group 945 Blanco Circle #B Salinas, CA. Call Sandee at 831-444-7610 or email helpersofsalinas@yahoo.com for more information. All are welcome. choicemedicalgroup.com helpersny.org shsalinas.org
San Diego CA. - FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY PROCESSION FOR LIFE - Join the San Diego life community for 7:30 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church 1629 Columbia Street San Diego, CA., then process with Our Lady of Fatima to a nearby abortion mill. For more information contact Sue at 619-276-7525 or view event flyer here. The procession and prayer vigil at the abortion mill are legal and peaceful.
San Mateo CA. - FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY TO END ABORTION - Those concerned about life from San Mateo County pray the Rosary together in front of the San Mateo Health Center (Planned Parenthood Golden Gate), 2211 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA., at 9:00 a.m., every first Saturday. Contact Jessica, Chairman, San Mateo Pro Life at 650-572-1468 or email themunns@yahoo.com for more information. ppgg.org

 

SUNDAY 7 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 | 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

 

MONDAY 8 California - FAMILY LEADER CELL PHONE POWER - Proposition 8 is the California marriage protection amendment, and whether or not it passes in November impacts not only California, but the rest of the nation. FAMILY LEADER IS trying to contact personally every registered voter in California and you can help  We want to put together 800 calling teams-people in groups of 5 or 10 using cell phones who will call on weekends California voters. It is not difficult and we will give you very specific instructions. Please email Family Leader's executive director, Peter Knobloch at pknobloch@san.rr.com and he will give you further information. familyleader.net
Sacramento CA. - PLANNING "40 Days" - 40 Days For Life Sacramento will  have a "40 Days" planning meeting, at Monsignor Kavanagh Center, St. Rose Catholic Church, 5961 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento CA., 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Please review our Sacramento website to give you all the local details.  Everyone is welcomed and needed! Please join us! For more information call Jan at 916-971-9133.  See all the communities across the nation who are interested, in 40 Days for Life click here. 40daysforlife.com
Oak Brook IL. - RECLAIMING FATHERHOOD A Multifaceted Examination of Men Dealing with Abortion held at the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook 1401 W 22nd St Oak Brook, IL., September 8-9, 2008. Contact menandabortion@yahoo.com for more information or call 1-800-593-2273. View event flyer here menandabortion.info

 

TUESDAY 9 Sacramento CA. - MASS FOR LIFE OFFERED -  Pro-Life Mass offered at St. Philomene's Church 2428 Bell St., Sacramento CA., at 6:00 p.m. with a Pro-life Rosary before Mass at 5:15 p.m. Contact Sally at 916-780-5305 for more information. sacramentolifechain.org
California - PRO-LIFE LESSON PLAN CONTEST - Crusade for Life is sponsoring a Pro-Life Lesson Plan Contest. They hope to obtain a lesson plan for use with home schooling, religious education and pro-life education.  Contact  Bev, President Crusade for Life at 714-963-4753 or email ProLife@crusadeforlife.org  for information.
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

 

WEDNESDAY 10 Simi Valley, CA. - PRESENTING LIFE AT SIMI VALLEY DAYS - The Community Pregnancy Clinic of Simi Valley, 2650 Jones Way #31 Simi Valley, CA., will be present to provide brochures, information and talk with people about choosing life at Simi Valley Days September 10-14th, 2008. Contact Janice at 805-583-3590 or email cpcsv@sbcglobal.net for more information. Old Fashioned Picnic - Family fun, pie eating contest and three legged race and much more. cpcsimi.com 
Sacramento CA. - LEATHERBY'S 4 LIFE FUNDRAISER - 40 Days For Life Sacramento  holds a fundraiser at Leatherby's Family Creamery 2333 Arden Way # A Sacramento CA., 6 - 9:00 p.m. Please review our Sacramento website to give you all the local details. For more information call Marie at 916-879-088.  Everyone is welcomed and needed! Please join us!   40daysforlife.com leatherbys.net

 

THURSDAY 11 San Mateo CA. - MONTHLY PRO LIFE MEETING - San Mateo Pro Life holds our monthly pro-life meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Gregory's Church, Warner Center, 138 28th Avenue, San Mateo, CA.  Everyone is welcome. Contact Jessica, Chairman, San Mateo Pro Life at 650-572-1468 or email themunns@yahoo.com for more information.
Malibu CA. - SAME SEX MARRIAGE DEBATE - The Pepperdine University School of Law presents a Debate on Same Sex Marriage 12:00 p.m. Room  B, at Pepperdine University School of Law 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA. Debaters Jennifer Roback Morse PhD, "Same Sex Affects Everyone" and Professor Doug NeJaime. Contact Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at 760-295-9278 or email to jrobackmorse@sbcglobal.net for more information. pepperdine.edu  law.ucla.edu ruthinstitute.org

 

FRIDAY 12  
Menlo Park CA. - RACHEL'S AFTER ABORTION HEALING RETREAT - Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat to be held in Menlo Park, CA area at the Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave Menlo Park CA. Local host First Resort Pregnancy Counseling at 510-891-9998. Contact Christine at 510-891-9998 or email christinew@firstresort.net for more information. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment.  rachelsvineyard-la.org  firstresort.net
Los Angeles CA. - HEALING AFTER ABORTION RETREAT - Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat to be held in Los Angeles, CA area. Contact: Christine Lowe  at 866-272-2435 or email rvla.christine@gmail.com for more information. Rachel's Vineyard is therapy for the soul. rachelsvineyard-la.org
Temecula CA. - BIRTH CHOICE TEMECULA PASTORS LUNCH  - All Pastors, Ministries and area Churches are invited to a "Pastor's Lunch" from 12-2:00 p.m., at Birth Choice of Temecula located at 27488 Enterprise Circle West, #4, Temecula, CA. Please RSVP to 951-699-9808 Ext. 103 for more information. View event flyer here. Come find out what our non-profit, Pregnancy Resource Center can do for your congregation. Help us save lives and minister to people who are making life decisions.  birthchoicetemecula.com
Ventura CA. - ROSARY FOR UN BORN LIFE - The  life community from  Santa Clara Parish 323 S E St. Oxnard, CA., holds a Pro-Life Rosary at Planned Parenthood Ventura Center 5400 Ralston St. Ventura CA., at 10:00 a.m. Contact Bill at 805-985-8083 or email billhayes81@aol.com for more information. staclara.org ppsbvslo.org

 

SATURDAY 13 National - CAR WASH FOR LIFE 2008 - The 3rd Annual "Wash for Life” is September 13, 2008. It's energizing pro-life young people across the nation in the great cause of providing moral and material support to pregnant women in need. Sign up here. Find a car wash near you.  For more information contact info@washforlife.org or call 703-405-5783 or 704-241-7171. washforlife.org

Fair Oaks CA. - WASH FOR LIFE FAIR OAKS - Wash for Life, this Saturday, September 13th, from 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. at St. Mel’s Catholic Church 4745 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA. For more information contact Brenda Burke countrybutterfly93@yahoo.com The Wash for Life is a car wash held throughout the country were 100% of the money earned goes to a local pregnancy care center. stmelchurch.org  washforlife.org

Fresno CA. -  THE TRUTH PROJECT - The California Family Council presents Focus on the Family's The Truth Project Group Leader Training 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at New Covenant Community Church 1744 E. Nees Avenue, Fresno CA. Follow this link to register today. Call 951-354-8362 for more information. The Truth Project discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. californiafamily.org thetruthproject.org

Moorpark CA. - ANNUAL FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON - Life Centers of Ventura County is holding its annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at the beautiful Moorpark home of George and Sherrie Esseff on Saturday, September 13, from 12-3:00 p.m.  For information and reservations, please call 805-486-2721 or email lifecenters_director@juno.com. Featuring fashions form selected stores of the Camarillo Premium Outlets.  What a deal! UNTIL ALL LIFE IS VALUED, LIFE CENTERS OF VENTURA COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A PLACE TO TURN.

San Francisco CA. - "End of Life Issues"  - Sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Diocese of Oakland. from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral 1111 Gough St., San Francisco CA. View event flyer here. Contact Vicki at 415-614-5533 or email evansv@sfarchdiocese.org for more information. Conference is designed to give nurses the tools and resources to plan appropriate end-of-life patient care.  sflifeandjustice.org

Thousand Oaks CA. - LIFE WORKSHOPS PROP 4 AND 8 - Workshop covers two California Propositions on the November ballot. The first is Prop 4, which protects underage woman from sexual exploitation and the second is Prop 8, "Marriage is between a man and woman". Held from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at St Paschal Baylon Catholic Church 155 East Janss Rd. Thousand Oaks CA. Contact Monsignor Timothy O'Connell, Office of Respect Life, 310-410-7216 for more information.

 

SUNDAY 14 Santa Barbara CA. - FREE ULTRASOUND - NETWORK MEDICAL - Network Medical of Santa Barbara 185-C S. Patterson Ave., Santa Barbara, CA., (formerly Life Network Pregnancy Care Center) offers medical services to women in unplanned pregnancies. We are offering a FREE Ultrasound to individuals who are 5-7 weeks pregnant as models for our ongoing sonography training program. Contact Network Medical at 805-967-9096 or email betsy@lifenetworksb.com for more information. Network Medical is a fully staffed and licensed Medical Clinic serving the Santa Barbara Community. lifenetworksb.com 
Santa Barbara, CA. - PRAYER FOR LIFE VIGIL - Meet in front of Planned Parenthood Santa Barbara Center 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 Mike at 805-687-4263 or email MMEngler@aol.com for information. ppsbvslo.org
San Diego CA. - ROSARY FOR THE PROTECTION OF MARRIAGE - People concerned about Prop 8 (marriage between a man and a woman) are called to be present along Harbor Dr. at the park across from the San Diego Convention Center 111 West Harbor Dr. San Diego CA., from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Contact Sue at 619-276-7525 or email slopez@earthlink.net for more information. We will be praying for protection of marriage and an end to abortion. yesonproposition8.com

 

MONDAY 15 Carlsbad, CA. - PEACEFUL PRAYER FOR LIFE - San Diego North County parishioners peacefully pray the rosary in front of the Planned Parenthood (Carlsbad-Isabella Center) located at 1820 Marron Road, Carlsbad CA., from 10-10:30 a.m. Please join them in pray to put an end to abortion. Email Jahna at jahna@mac.com for more information. planned.org
Sacramento CA. - PLANNING "40 Days" - 40 Days For Life Sacramento will  have a "40 Days" planning meeting, at Monsignor Kavanagh Center, St. Rose Catholic Church, 5961 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento CA., 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Please review our Sacramento website to give you all the local details.  Everyone is welcomed and needed! Please join us! For more information call Jan at 916-971-9133.  See all the communities across the nation who are interested, in 40 Days for Life click here. 40daysforlife.com
Salinas CA. - WALK FOR LIFE SALINAS -  The Salinas Crisis Pregnancy Center 780 East Romie Lane, Suite C Salinas CA., is hosting a "Walk for Life" October 11, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Toro Regional Park, (Buckeye Area) Monterey CA. Music, food and games. For information and forms contact Anna at 831-757-5500 or email EdnaCheek@salinascpc.org  Please RSVP before October 3. www.salinascpc.org

 

TUESDAY 16 Omaha, NB. - 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 402-390-6600 or email nurses@popepaulvi.com for more information. popepaulvi.com fertilitycare.org naprotechnology.com
Riverside CA.  - Campus Life Tour RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE -  Join the Survivors on the Campus Life Tour, at Riverside Community College Riverside CA., and use your passion for unborn life to change the heart of  America for life. Contact Contact Kortney at campus@survivors.la or 951-750-1114 for more information. Survivors challenge students to rethink their position on abortion at hundreds of campuses every year. survivors.la  rcc.edu

 

WEDNESDAY 17 Fullerton CA. - Annual Mary’s Shelter Golf Tournament - Mary's Shelter Santa Ana, CA., holds its annual Golf Tournament at Coyote Hills Golf Course, 1440 East Bastanchury Road Fullerton CA., starting at 11:00 a.m. You are invited to a fun-filled day of challenging golf on a beautiful course plus social, dinner and auction in the evening. Contact Christine at 714-730-0930, Ext. 15 or email Christine@teenshelter.org for information and registration. Event proceeds benefit pregnant and parenting teens and their babies who are homeless or from families in crisis. teenshelter.org coyotehillsgc.com

 

FRIDAY 19 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

 

SATURDAY 20  
San Bernardino CA. - Sandals & Sundresses - Sandals & Sundresses, "a women's end of summer event" from 2- 4:00 p.m. Raffle prizes, speakers, music, drama fun, and a chance to meet the staff of the Pregnancy Center and learn about the work being done in your community to help women who face unplanned pregnancies. Proceeds to benefit the San Bernardino Pregnancy Resource Center at 114 E. Airport Drive, Ste. 104, San Bernardino, CA. Call Lisa Executive Director at 909-382-4550 or email sbpcc@verizon.net for more information. sbpcc.net
Ojai CA. - ANNUAL WALK OF COMPASSION - The Life Choices Pregnancy Clinic of Ojai Valley, 103 Vallerio Avenue Ojai, CA., will hold their annual Walk of Compassion 8:30 a.m. starting at the clinic Ojai, CA., Saturday September 20th. Contact Sue at 805-646-6830 or email info@OjaiLifeChoices.org. Life's a Party that No One Should Miss!  ojailifechoices.org

Ventura CA. - WALK FOR LIFE VENTURA - The Ventura County Crisis Pregnancy Center 1304 East Main Street Ventura CA., will be having a "Walk For Life" starting at 8:30 a.m. from the center. Call 805-648-3301 or email info@venturacpc.org for more information, flyers and sponsorship forms. The walk is short, (1.83 miles) and all funds raised will be used to support the work of the center. venturacpc.org

Washington DC. - CULTURE OF LIFE FOUNDATION CONFERENCE - The Culture of Life vs. The Culture of Death: from Humanae Vitae to Cloning and Assisted Suicide. Conference presented by the Culture of Life Foundation. Contact Colleen Donahue at 202-289-2500 or email colleen@culture-of-life.org for more information. Purchase tickets here. culture-of-life.org
Dayton OH. - PRO-LIFE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM - The Pro-Life Science and Technology Symposium is designed to facilitate communication between professional members of the Pro-Life community and provide a forum for technical presentation and publication. Held at the Engineers Club 110 E. Monument Avenue Dayton, OH. View event flyer here. Now seeking technical presentations in areas such as abortion, demographics, cloning, information technology, abstinence education impact, population studies, stem cell research, genetic engineering, euthanasia, statistics, social sciences, pregnancy counseling impact, and use of computer technology. prolifetechnology.org

 

SUNDAY 21 National. - PURE FASHION AND THE MODESTY MOVEMENT - Pure Fashion and the "Modesty Movement" have been making a difference. Its a program through which girls can find out more about dressing modestly. 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. purefashion.com  regnumchristi.org
Irvine CA. - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE PICNIC - A 40 Days for Life kick-off picnic is planned at William Mason Regional Park 18712 University Dr Irvine, CA., from 11-3 p.m. Brian Kemper from Rock for Life will be performing. For information contact Patsy at 949-632-6680 or email Patsydubriel@hotmail.com 40daysforlife.com  standtrue.com

 

MONDAY 22  
Sacramento CA. - PLANNING "40 Days" - 40 Days For Life Sacramento will  have a "40 Days" planning meeting, at Monsignor Kavanagh Center, St. Rose Catholic Church, 5961 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento CA., 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Please review our Sacramento website to give you all the local details. View event schedule here. For more information call Jan at 916-971-9133.  Everyone is welcomed and needed! Please join us!  See all the communities across the nation who are interested, in 40 Days for Life click here. sacramentohelpers.org sacramentolifechain.org www.40daysforlife.com/sacramento
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. 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 for more information. www.colfs.org
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

 

TUESDAY 23 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. Their mission is to mobilize a groundswell of prayer. bound4life.com
Sacramento CA. - ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE - 40 Days For Life Sacramento will  have an Ecumenical Prayer service at Immaculate Conception Church, 3263 1st Avenue, Sacramento, CA., 7-8:00 p.m. View event schedule here. Contact Jan at 916-971-9133 for more information. Praying for the conversion of hearts, the salvation of souls, the saving of the innocent lives of babies - all for the glory of God.  sacramentohelpers.org sacramentolifechain.org www.40daysforlife.com/sacramento

 

WEDNESDAY 24 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 location near you. The second national campaign is scheduled for September 24 - November 2, 2008. 40daysforlife.com
Fresno CA. - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE FRESNO - Persons concerned for life are asked to join the Fresno 40 Days for Life campaign held at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte 650 North Fulton Fresno, CA. Contact Josh at 559-229-2229 or email Josh@40DaysFresno.org for more information. Visit our Fresno website here.  Go here to find a 40 Days for Life event close to you. 40daysforlife.com/Fresno     40daysforlife.com  rtlcc.org/fresno-madera  plannedparenthood.org/mar-monte
Monterey CA. - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE MONTEREY -  Join with others throughout the Monterey Area and take part in 40 Days for Life Monterey (Sept. 24th- Nov. 2nd 2008). The effort will focus on a prayerful, peaceful presence at the Planned Parenthood Seaside Health Center 625 Hilby Ave Seaside, CA. Contact Eddie or Teresa at 831-393-1275 or email 40daysforlifemonterey@gmail.com for more information. Go here to find a 40 Days for Life event close to you. Keep these 40 Days for Life in your prayers and join us by donating an hour or two of your time. 40daysforlife.com/montereyarea 40daysforlife.com plannedparenthood.org
North Hollywood CA. - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE HOLLYWOOD - Join other pro-lifers and Fr. Bob Garon for 7:30 a.m. mass at St. Charles Borromeo 10828 Moorpark Street, North Hollywood CA. Immediately following, we will head out to the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Van Nuys clinic at 7100 Van Nuys Blvd. Van Nuys CA., where Fr. Garon will lead us in Fr. Frank Pavone  peaceful pro-life rosary. Contact John via email lsrs41@hotmail.com for more information. Go here to find a 40 Days for Life event close to you. 40daysforlife.com  apostlesofdivinemercy.org  pplosangeles.org  priestsforlife.org
Orange County CA. - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE ORANGE COUNTY - Persons concerned for life are asked to join 40 Days for Life Orange County for Life campaign held at Family Planning Associates 4501 Birch St # 103 Newport Beach, CA., and Planned Parenthood OSBC at 700 S. Tustin St Orange CA. Contact Patsy at 949-632-6680 or email patsydubriel@hotmail.com or Alejandra  949-690-7315 or email alejandra.baker@gmail.com for more information. Visit our Orange County web site here. Go here to find a 40 Days for Life event close to you. www.40daysforlife.com/orangecounty  40daysforlife.com  plannedparenthoodosbc.org  www.fpamg.net
Sacramento CA. - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE SACRAMENTO AREA - This fall, from September 24 - November 2, the Sacramento community will be one of more than 170 cities in 45 states joining together for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history - the 40 Days for Life campaign. Our vigils will be present at five abortion sites throughout the Sacramento area. Contact Jan at 916-971-9133 for more information. View event schedule here. View our vigil flyer here. Go here to find a 40 Days for Life event close to you. 40daysforlife.com/sacramento 40daysforlife.com
San Diego CA. - ONE MAN ONE WOMAN - Presented at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Dr. San Diego, CA. Come meet Dale O’Leary, the author of the new book, One Man, One Woman, A Catholic's Guide to Defending Marriage. View event flyer here. For more information on this event contact the Office for Social Ministry at 858-490-8324. www.diocese-sdiego.org
San Diego CA. - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE SAN DIEGO - The San Diego area will hold a 40 Days for Life campaign at Family Planning Associates (San Diego Clinic) 7340 Miramar Road San Diego CA. Contact Sue at 619-276-7525 or email sue.lopez@earthlink.net for more information. Go here to find a 40 Days for Life event close to you. fpamg.net  40daysforlife.com
Thousand Oaks CA. - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE THOUSAND OAKS - The Thousand Oaks life community will hold Forty Days for Life with prayer, fasting and vigil at Planned Parenthood Thousand Oaks Center 166 N Moorpark Rd # 104, Thousand Oaks CA. Contact Molly by email at fortydaysforlife@yahoo.com  for more information. View our Thousand Oaks website here.  Go here to find a 40 Days for Life event close to you. 40daysforlife.com/thousandoaks   40daysforlife.com  ppsbvslo.org

 

THURSDAY 25  
Hawthorne CA. - RALLY FOR YES ON 8 -  Join those concerned about protecting marriage, families and children at Hawthorne High School 4859 W El Segundo Blvd Hawthorne, CA., 7:00 p.m. for a Rally For Yes on 8. View event flyer here. Call Justin at 310-903-3871 for more information. Proposition 8 is a proposed constitutional amendment which defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. It overturns the California Supreme ruling which created "same sex marriage".  www.protectmarriage.com
Long Beach CA. - 25TH ANNUAL HIS NESTING PLACE BANQUET - His Nesting Place holds their 25th Annual Banquet at The Grand Long Beach Event Center 4101 E. Willow Street, Long Beach, CA., Sept. 25th, starting at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP by calling Diane at 562-422-2137 ext.209 or email hnp@hisnestingplace.orgthegrand.net  hisnestingplace.org
Pleasant Hill CA. - DINNER FUND RAISER - Come meet Deal Hudson Washington, D.C. based author, pro life activist and political  analyst. His latest book, "Onward Christian Soldiers" details the progress of events before and after the US Supreme Court declared Roe  v Wade. Held at Zio Fraedo's Italian & Continental Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill CA., at 7:00 p.m. Contact Camille at 925-937-3435 or email callifeadvocates@sbcglobal.net for tickets and information.   dealwhudson.typepad.com  barnesandnoble.com
Sacramento CA. - SACRAMENTO 40 DAYS FOR LIFE - 40 Days For Life Sacramento will have an Ecumenical Prayer service at Immaculate Conception Church, 3263 1st Avenue, Sacramento, CA., 8-10:00 a.m. then proceed to Womans Health Specialists Center 1750 Wright Street Suite 1 Sacramento, CA. View event schedule here. Contact Jan at 916-971-9133 for more information. Praying for the conversion of hearts, the salvation of souls, the saving of the innocent lives of babies - all for the glory of God.  sacramentohelpers.org sacramentolifechain.org www.40daysforlife.com/sacramento www.womenshealthspecialists.org
National - PROTECT MARRIAGE SIMULCAST - California's Protect Marriage amendment is at the very center of a pivotal point in history for the state and for American culture as a whole.  As a public service, CCN will broadcast three Protect Marriage simulcast rallies AT NO CHARGE, and we invite you to host these important events at your church via satellite, Thursday, September 25, 7:00-8:30 pm - Rally for Pastors and Church Leaders. Go here to view locations near you. protectmarriagesimulcast.com protectmarriageca.com

 

FRIDAY 26  
Napa CA. - 4O DAYS FOR LIFE NAPA - People of all faiths pray for an end to abortion on the sidewalk in front of the Planned Parenthood Napa Center 1735 Jefferson Street Napa, CA., every day, seven days a week from September 24th to November 2nd, 2008, Call Ron at 707-226-1350 or email rgmaxson@cs.com for information. 40daysforlife.com
Sacramento, CA. - RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT Español - Rachel's Vineyard Retreat in the Sacramento CA., area. Contact Debbie at 916-733-0161 or email projectrachel@diocese-sacramento.org for more information. Mourning and grieving are necessary milestones which must be passed so that our lives can continue. rachelsvineyard.org diocese-sacramento.org
Simi Valley CA. - FALL BANQUET 17TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - The Community Pregnancy Clinic of Simi Valley 2650 Jones Way #31 Simi Valley, CA. is holding their Annual Banquet 6:00 p.m. at Grace Brethren Church 2900 Sycamore Drive Simi Valley, CA. Keynote speaker is Star Parker author and social policy consultant. Please call Margie at 805-583-3598 or email cpcsv@sbcglobal.net for more information. urbancure.org  cpcsimi.com
Ventura CA. - ROSARY FOR LIFE - The  life community from  Santa Clara Parish 323 S E St. Oxnard, CA., holds a Pro-Life Rosary at Planned Parenthood Ventura Center 5400 Ralston St. Ventura CA., at 10:00 a.m. Contact Bill at 805-985-8083 or email billhayes81@aol.com for more information. staclara.org ppsbvslo.org

 

SATURDAY 27  
Santa Barbara CA - THE TRUTH PROJECT - The California Family Council presents Focus on the Family's The Truth Project Group Leader Training 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara, 1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite #21, Santa Barbara, CA. Follow this link to register today. Call 951-354-8362 for more information. The Truth Project discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. californiafamily.org thetruthproject.org
Santa Barbara CA - THE TRUTH PROJECT - The California Family Council presents Focus on the Family's The Truth Project Group Leader Training 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara, 1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite #21, Santa Barbara, CA. Follow this link to register today. Call 951-354-8362 for more information. The Truth Project discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. californiafamily.org thetruthproject.org
National - NATIONWIDE TRUTH PROJECT - Plan to participate in Focus on the Family's The Truth Project Simulcast Training Event. Find a host simulcast site near you. Purchase tickets here. View event flyer here. God continues to call ordinary people to make an eternal difference in our world. We invite you to be a part of this cultural change by participating in the live nation-wide simulcast. thetruthproject.org focusonthefamily.com

 

SUNDAY 28 National - PULPIT FREEDOM SUNDAY - On Sunday, September 28, 2008, the Alliance Defense Fund is seeking pastors who will preach from the pulpit a sermon that addresses the candidates for government office in light of the truth of Scripture. To learn more, download the letter of intent, read the executive summary, the detailed white paper and review  Frequently Asked Questions. Listen to radio messages Audio1 / Audio2. Contact the Alliance Defense Fund at 1-800-835-5233 for more information. The sermon is intended to challenge the Internal Revenue Code’s restrictions by specifically opposing candidates for office that do not align themselves and their positions with the Scriptural truth. alliancedefensefund.org
Sacramento CA. - BISHOP GALLEGOS MATERNITY HOME DINNER - Sponsored by the Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home Women's Guild this second Annual dinner will be held at the Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Boulevard Sacramento, CA., beginning at 5:00 p.m. Contact Betty Ann at 916-485-7579 or check web site for more information and reservations. The honoree will be Monsignor Kavanaugh, BGMH's founding angel. bgmh.org danteclub.com
San Jose CA. - STAND FOR MARRIAGE SAN JOSE - Rally for marriage at  Church on the Hill  500 Sands Drive  San Jose, CA., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. View event flyer here Join Upcoming Events to Support Proposition 8. www.valuesadvocacycouncil.org  www.churchonthehill.com

 

MONDAY 29 National - MONTHLY CALL FOR LIFE - Monthly Call For Life is a nationwide effort helping interested persons to call or email their elected officials asking 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. monthlycallforlife.com
Sacramento CA. - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE SACRAMENTO - 40 Days for Life National Director David Berit and family will visit 40 Days For Life Sacramento. Join David and family at Leatherby's Family Creamery 2333 Arden Way # A Sacramento CA., for lunch. Then we hold a prayer vigil at Choice Medical Group, 2322 Butano Drive Sacramento CA. Please review our Sacramento website to give you all the local details. For more information call Marie at 916-879-088. Everyone is welcomed and needed! Please join us!  40daysforlife.com leatherbys.net  40daysforlife.com/sacramento www.choicemedicalgroup.com

 

TUESDAY 30  
Visalia CA. - THIRTEENTH ANNUAL MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR LIFE BANQUET - Tulare-Kings Right to Life presents Nick Vujicic’s with his message of hope, joy and how to have a life of purpose even through your trials and hardships speaking at their Annual Banquet in the Visalia Convention Center 303 E Acequia Avenue Visalia, CA., at 7:00 p.m. View event flyer here. Call Tulare-Kings Right to Life at 559-732-5000 or email info@tklr.org for more information. Tulare-Kings Right to Life is a grassroots organization which exists to promote respect for all human life - from conception until natural death. lifewithoutlimbs.org  tkrl.org

 

  MONDAYS  
Bakersfield CA. - PREGNANCY EVANGELISM FOR UNBORN LIFE - The LifeHouse 2428 H Street Bakersfield, CA., has a prayer presence from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Family Planning Associates Center located at 2500 H Street Bakersfield, CA. For more information call 661-323-2229. lifehouse.glorifyjesus.com fpamg.net
Mission Hills CA. - PRAYER OF BAPTISM FOR UNBORN - Every Monday morning the Stericycle truck picks up the drums of baby body parts and other "medical waste" at Family Planning Associates Center 10200 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 200 Mission Hills, CA. We are there from 10-11:30 a.m. to pray the prayer of baptism over these drums filled with our unborn brothers and sisters. Contact Margot at 818-648-7740 or email MargotTheEditor@aol.com for more information. They do abortions here on unborn babies up to 6 months of age. fpamg.net  stericycle.com
San Francisco CA. - SIDEWALK OUTREACH AND PRAYER  - Mondays concerned individuals come to Choice Medical Group 2107 Ofarrell St. San Francisco CA., (times vary) to offer mothers and fathers, who are contemplating or planning abortion, information that they have a need and right to know.  Email Fredi at cdb@prolifeamerica.com for schedule and more information. View CHILDREN DESERVE BIRTH website for complete information about sidewalk outreach. We do this with love and out of concern for unborn children who are in danger of being deprived of their God-given right to be born into the world and for their parents, especially mothers, who are in danger of being severely harmed. choicemedicalgroup.com children-deserve-birth.blogspot.com prolifeamerica.com

 

 TUESDAYS  
Bakersfield CA. - EVANGELISM FOR UNBORN CHILDREN - The LifeHouse 2428 H Street Bakersfield, CA., has a prayer presence from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Family Planning Associates Center located at 2500 H Street Bakersfield, CA. For more information call 661-323-2229. lifehouse.glorifyjesus.com fpamg.net
Napa CA. - PRESENCE FOR THE UNBORN - Persons concerned about life of unborn babies are present at the Planned Parenthood Napa Center 1735 Jefferson Street Napa, CA., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Contact Diane at 707-252-0279 or email oldfolk00@yahoo.com for more information. all.org ppshastadiablo.org
Sacramento CA. - SIDEWALK COUNSELING AND PRAYER VIGIL - Helpers of Gods Precious Infants Sacramento hold weekly vigils at Planned Parenthood B Street Health Center 29th & B Street Sacramento, CA., 8-noon. This is the busiest abortion clinic in the area, with about 12 to 15 surgical abortions done each Tuesday and Friday morning, so you are especially needed here.  Ample parking along 29th Street. Contact Elizabeth at 916-813-8269 or email elizabethpierini@yahoo.com for more information. plannedparenthood.org sacramentohelpers.org sacramentolifechain.org
Salinas CA. - HELPERS OF SALINAS PRAY FOR LIFE - Join Helpers of Salinas as they pray for life at Choice Medical Group 945 Blanco Circle #B Salinas, CA., from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Call Sandee at 831-444-7610 or email helpersofsalinas@yahoo.com for more information. Grab your rosary, bring your bible and pray with us for an end to abortion in our community. choicemedicalgroup.com helpersny.org shsalinas.org
San Marcos CA. - PRO-LIFE ROSARY VIGIL - St. Dismas Guild prays for life at North County Women's Medical Clinic, 120 S. Craven Rd, #209 San Marcos, CA,. 9­10:00 a.m. Call Ken at 760-751-8541 or email bendictus1@aol.com for information. womensmedicalclinic.com stdismas.org
Seaside CA. - UNBORN CHILDREN SAVED - Join with the