Calendar For Life 2008 Pro Life Information Abortion Facts

CALENDAR

For Life

OCTOBER 2008

CALIFORNIA

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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San Diego CA. - I PROTECT MARRIAGE RALLY - Join others from around the diocese at St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, 4735 Cass St. San Diego, CA., 7-8:30 p.m. for a simulcast live via satellite, why vote yes on 8. For more information contact Carrie Giebel at carrie@stbrigid-sandiego.org or call 858-483-3416. Support Our Children - Adult society must protect them - Who has the right to say children do not need a father or do not need a mother?

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

Los Angeles CA. - JUDICIAL HEARING ON PROP 8 - Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse testifies for Prop 8 and California's Same Sex Marriage ruling have a hearing before the Judiciary Committee at the Ronald Reagan Building auditorium, 300 South Spring St. Los Angeles CA., from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dr. J will testify on why California's Same Sex Marriage ruling needs to be overturned. Southern Californians, here's your chance to stand up and be counted--for marriage! Civics classes, homeschool families, come for a real world look at the political process. We need you there! www.jennifer-roback-morse.com www.ruthinstitute.org/blog

Orange CA. - STAND FOR MARRIAGE ORANGE - Rally for marriage at Covenant Presbyterian Church (St. Andrews Hall) 1855 N. Orange Olive Road Orange, CA. View event flyer here. Join Upcoming Events to Support Proposition 8. www.covp.org

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 | iprotectmarriage.org | familyleaderca.net | CatholicsforProtectMarriage | Argument In Favor of Prop 8 | Rebuttal to Argument Against Prop 8 |Ten Reasons Why | Listen to presentations AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 | 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 iprotectmarriage.org

Alhambra CA. - LIFE TALK WITH FR. LANTRY - St. Therese Catholic Church Respect Life Ministry 510 N. El Molino St. Alhambra, CA., presents LIFE TALK with Fr. Jerome Lantry, OCD "Suffering with Christ" 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Parish Hall, Buffet Breakfast, Catered by Gerry Jackson, $5 donation at the door) Contact Olivia Carnegie 323-388-7944 or email oliviacarnegie@yahoo.com for more information. www.sts-alh.org

Corona CA. - CORONA WALK FOR LIFE - Corona Life Services 623 N. Main St., Ste. D4, Corona, CA., sponsors a walk for life (3 miles) at Corona City Park 6th Street and Rimpau Corona CA. Registration at 8:30 a.m. and walk begins at 10:00 a.m. Contact Kathleen at 951-272-3670 or email kmoon@coronalife.org for more information. View event flyer here. After the walk enjoy the fall family festival with games, rides lots of food and fun for the family. coronalife.com

El Cajon, CA. - SHIELD OF ROSES ACTIVITY - Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 2766 Navajo Road, El Cajon, CA., 8:00 a.m. Mass offered for the protection of the preborn and success of natural family planning. Call Anne at 619-466-1507 for information.

Newport Beach CA. - LIFE CHAIN NEWPORT BEACH - Join with the Los Angeles area Life Community to form a Life Chain at Family Planning Associates 4501 Birch St # 103 Newport Beach, CA., from 1 - 2:00 p.m. Contact Bev at 714-963-4753 or email ProLife@CrusadeForLife.org for more information.Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net fpamg.net

Orange CA. - LIFE CHAIN ORANGE - Join with the Los Angeles area Life Community to form a Life Chain at Planned Parenthood OSBC at 700 S. Tustin St Orange CA., from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Contact Bev at 714-963-4753 or email ProLife@CrusadeForLife.org for more information. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net plannedparenthoodosbc.org

Sacramento, CA. - SACRAMENTO SIDEWALK ROSARY FOR LIFE - Join members of Saint Rose's Catholic Church as they pray the Rosary for Life at Womans Health Specialists Center 1750 Wright Street Suite 1 Sacramento, CA., starting at 9:30 a.m. Contact June at 916-967-9158 for more information. sacramentolifechain.org strose.praisinggod.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.

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

Bakersfield CA. - LIFE CHAINS BAKERSFIELD - The Life Community of Bakersfield CA holds three Life Chains in the Bakersfield area. | Stockdale Hwy & California Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309 Contact Christina Embrey at 661-201-7507 | Columbus St & Union Ave Bakersfield, CA Contact Tim Sill at 661-428-0897 | H Street at 23rd and 24th Streets Bakersfield CA. Contact Dinah Marquez at 661-496-8331 | Approved Life Chain signs will passed out at 1:30. The Life Chain stands from 2-3:00 p.m. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net

Citrus Heights CA. - LIFE CHAIN CITRUS HEIGHTS - At the intersection of Greenback Lane & Sunrise Blvd. a Life Chain will form from 2 -3:00 p.m. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to select your sign and take your place in the chain. Contact Jan England at 916-749-6719 or email janengland@sbcglobal.net for more information. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net

Costa Mesa CA. - LIFE CHAIN COSTA MESA - Come to the intersection of West 19th Avenue and Anaheim Street Costa Mesa CA., from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. to form a Life Chain near the Costa Mesa Center (Planned Parenthood) at 601 West 19th Costa Mesa, CA. Contact Judy at 714-540-6276 or email jaykelly9@aol.com for details. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net ppacca.org Please join us for this hour of prayer.

Davis CA. - LIFE CHAIN DAVIS - At the intersection of 5th and B Streets a Life Chain will form from 2 -3:00 p.m. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to select your sign and take your place in the chain. Contact Jan England at 916-749-6719 or email janengland@sbcglobal.net for more information. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net

Eureka CA. - LIFE CHAIN EUREKA - Humbolt Pro-Life holds a Life Chain at the Bayshore Mall 3300 Broadway Eureka, CA., from 2-3:00 p.m. Contact Sheila at 707-443-5078 or email humboldtprolife@yahoo.com for more information. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net humboldtprolife.com

Fullerton CA. - FULLERTON LIFE CHAIN - Join the Life Chain at the intersection of Orangethorpe Avenue and Euclid Street, Fullerton CA., from 2:30-3:30p.m. near the Women's Center at 901 West Orangethorpe Avenue, Fullerton, CA. Contact Carol at 714-996-6127 or email bubbajo33@aol.com for more information. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net

Lincoln CA. - LIFE CHAIN LINCOLN - At the intersection of Highway 65 at Ferrari Ranch Road a Life Chain will form from 2 -3:00 p.m. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to select your sign and take your place in the chain. Contact Jan England at 916-749-6719 or email janengland@sbcglobal.net for more information. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net

Ojai CA. - ANNUAL OJAI VALLEY LIFE CHAIN - Sponsored by the Ojai Valley Life Chain Committee the chain will take place near Rotary Community Park, (at the “Y”, where highway 33 (Maricopa Highway) meets highway 150 (Ojai Ave.), in Ojai, CA., starting at 2:30 p.m. for one hour. For more information or to make a donation, please call the Ojai Valley Life Chain Committee, Sue Poland at 805-294-2317. On this day, friends from throughout the Ojai Valley will be participating in a nationwide hour of prayer for our nation and for an end to abortion. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net

Sacramento CA. - DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE - 3rd Annual Divine Mercy Conference at Sacramento Convention Center (Hall E) 1030 15th St. Sacramento, CA. 95814, 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Slate of speakers and events. View event flyer here. Call 530-677-2805 for information and reservations. www.divinemercysacramento.org

Sacramento CA. - LIFE CHAIN SACRAMENTO - At the intersection of | Arden Way between Heritage Lane & Challenge Way | Elkhorn Blvd. & Walerga Road | Florin Road and Stockton Blvd | from 2 -3:00 p.m. Life Chains will form. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to select your sign and take your place in the chain. Contact Jan England at 916-749-6719 or email janengland@sbcglobal.net for more information. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net

Salinas CA. - SALINAS AREA LIFE CHAIN - Join the Salinas life community as they form a Life Chain at City of Salinas: Sherwood Box Office 940 N Main St Salinas, CA., 93906, 831-758-7477 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Call Shelby at 831-444-7610 or email helpersofsalinas@yahoo.com for more information. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net shsalinas.org www.ci.salinas.ca.us

San Diego CA. - BALBOA AVENUE LIFE CHAIN - The San Diego life community calls those concerned about human life to form a Life Chain in Clairemont, along Balboa Avenue between Genesee and I-805 San Diego CA., from 2-3:30 p.m. For more info call Sue at 619-276-7525. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net

San Francisco CA. - SAN FRANCISCO LIFE CHAIN - Join people who support human life as they form a Life Chain at Park Presidio and Geary San Francisco CA., Sunday October 5th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Contact Nora at 415-567-2293 for more information. Come out and stand for life! Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net

Santa Ana CA. - LIFE CHAIN SANTA ANA - The Life Chain starts at the intersection of East 17th and Lincoln Avenue, Santa Ana, CA. from 2:30-3:30 p.m. near the Family Planning facility at 1125 East 17th Street Santa Ana, CA. Contact Delores at 714-554-3607 for more information. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net

Santa Maria CA. - Regional Mass for the Unborn - The Regional Respect Life Office, and the staff of St. Louis de Montfort, 5075 Harp Road, Santa Maria, CA. hold this special liturgy at 9:30 a.m., which is conducted annually during October Respect Life Month. Contact the church at 805-937-4555 for more information. Each parish is also urged to observe Respect Life Month during October with special attention to the teachings of the Church regarding the sanctity of life and the responsibility of all Catholics to protect the most vulnerable, with special attention given to the Unborn. www.sldm.org

Stanton CA. - ANNUAL LIFE CHAIN STANTON - Gather at Beach Blvd and Garden Grove Blvd Stanton, CA., from 2:30-3:30p.m. to form a Life Chain near the Planned Parenthood facility at 7915 Garden Grove Blvd Stanton, CA. Contact George Kubeck, 714-952-8886 or email GMKubeck@aol.com for details. 2008 is the 21ST anniversary of Life Chain nationwide Go here to find a Life Chain near you. lifechain.net

Westlake Village CA. - SCOTT KLUSENDORF LIFE PRESENTATION - Scott Klusendorf President of the Pro-Life Training Institute will speak Oct 5, 7:00 p.m. at O’Reilly Hall, St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 N. Kanan Road, Westlake Village, CA . Refreshments will be served. Contact Joe Lynch Chairperson of the Respect Life Ministry at 805-338-6500 for more information. The topic generally will be, How to Defend Your Pro-Life Views. His presentation will include a brief video of an abortion. stmaxonline.org prolifetraining.com

Westminster CA. - WESTMINSTER LIFE CHAIN - Come to the intersection of Beach Blvd and Hazard Avenue Westminster CA. from 2:30-3:30 p.m. where the Life Chain will form and join others concerned about human life. Contact Bob at 714-964-1284 or email Info@lifepriority.net for details. Go here to find a Life Chain near you. In 2006, over 1,200 communities around the country hosted LIFE CHAINS. lifechain.net

Alhambra CA. - PROP 8 GATHERING - St. Therese Catholic Church 510 N. El Molino St. Alhambra, CA., is the meeting place for those who work on Prop 8. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. View event flyer here. Contact Olivia Carnegie 323-388-7944 or email oliviacarnegie@yahoo.com for more information. www.sts-alh.org

Los Angeles CA. - Annual Benefit Dinner - The Right to Life League of Southern California is holding its Annual Benefit Dinner at The Center at Cathedral Plaza 555 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA., starting at 6:00 p.m. Keynote speaker is Dr. Laura Schlessinger, a popular talk show host who offers pro-life, no-nonsense advice with a strong sense of ethics, accountability and personal responsibility. Contact Anne Hennessy Executive Director at 626-398-6100 or email rtlifess@sbcglobal.net for more information. The Right to Life League of Southern California became America’s first pro-life organization. rtllsc.org olacathedral.org

Sacramento CA. - ATONEMENT FOR ABORTION - A Celebration on the Feast of our Lady of the Holy Rosary, 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament 1017 11th Street Sacramento, CA. View event schedule here. Contact Jan at 916-971-9133 for more information. Services offered by the priests of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Sacramento who are members of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, in cooperation with the Fall 2008 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil, Roseville / Sacramento / Woodland areas. All people are warmly invited and welcome. www.cathedralsacramento.org sacramentohelpers.org sacramentolifechain.org www.40daysforlife.com/sacramento

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.

Culver City CA. - Campus Life Tour LA SOUTHWEST COLLEGE - Join the Survivors on the Campus Life Tour, at West Los Angeles College 9000 Overland Avenue Culver City, CA 90230, and use your passion for unborn human 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 www.wlac.edu

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

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 at 619-466-1507 or 800-403-4824 or email tdececchi@aol.com. nfpcenter.com

San Diego CA. - HEALING RETREAT FOR WOMEN - Rosemary Benefield from Rachel's Hope presents a healing weekend retreat for women who have lost a child from abortion at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Dr. San Diego, CA. For registration contact Rosemary Benefield RN,MA,MPC at 858-581-3022 or email rachels_hope@juno.com. rachelshope.org diocese-sdiego.org

Santa Clara CA. - SAME SEX MARRIAGE AFFECTS EVERYONE - Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute presents Same Sex Marriage Affects Everyone at Our Lady of Peace Church & Shrine 2800 Mission College Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95054. View event flyer here. Call 408-988-7543 or email olop.artsinstitute@gmail.com for more information. www.olop-shrine.org www.ruthinstitute.org

Ventura CA. - ROSARY FOR UNBORN 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

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

Los Angeles CA. - 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA - Reserve your seats now for the Act One 10th Anniversary Kick-off Gala at Union Station 800 N Alameda St Los Angeles CA. Call 323-464-0815 or email info@actoneprogram.com for more information. Stressing artistry, excellence, professionalism, and Christian spirituality, Act One prepares students to pursue careers marked by personal integrity and professional excellence. www.actoneprogram.com

Mission Hills CA. - 3RD ANNUAL Rosary for Unborn LIFE & LIFE CHAIN - Knights of Columbus Van Nuys Council 3148 is sponsoring a Rosary and Life Chain for Unborn Life 8-11:00a.m. at Family Planning Associates Mission Hills Clinic 10200 Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 200 Mission Hills, CA,. 91345, 818-893-6949. View event flyer here. Call John Costello, PGK, Pro-Life Chair, Council 3148 at 949-285-8918 or email johncneb@aol.com for more information. www.fpamg.net lamarchforlife.org www.vannuyskofc.org

Newport Beach CA. - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE CANDLELIGHT VIGIL - Persons concerned for life are asked to join 40 Days for Life Orange County for a candlelight vigil at Family Planning Associates 4501 Birch St # 103 Newport Beach, CA. Contact Patsy at 949-632-6680 or email patsydubriel@hotmail.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

Poway CA. - PRO LIFE ROSARY AND PRAYER WALK - St. Michael's Catholic Church, 15546 Pomerado Road, Poway CA., at 8:00 a.m., then walk in procession past four abortion mills on Pomerado Rd Poway CA. Call the church at 858-487-4755 for information. stmichaelschurch-poway.org

Sacramento CA. - 25TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET - Alternatives Pregnancy Center 2628 El Camino Avenue, Suite B1 Sacramento, CA is holding its 25th Anniversary Banquet and Fundraiser "A Star is Born" 6:00 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel 500 Leisure Lane Sacramento, CA. Contact Kristi at 916-972-0220 or email astarisborn@aprc.info for tickets and more information. View event flyer here. Special Guests, Congressman Dan Lungren and Artist David Garibaldi. aprcpartner.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" 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 www.salinascpc.org

San Diego CA. - BIRTHLINE WALK FOR LIFE - Partner with Birthline by asking your friends, families, and or co-workers, to sponsor you as you Walk for Life! Join the life community as they walk for life at St. Therese 6016 Camino Rico San Diego, CA., 8 -10:30 a.m. Contact Maryann at 858-270-2491 or email info@birthlineofsandiego.org for more information. View event flyer here. You can help Birthline make a real difference…one life at a time. birthlineofsandiego.org www.stthereseparish.org

Culver City CA. - SHRINE OF THE UNBORN - A Rosary Service will be held at the Shrine of the Unborn, at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson Avenue, Culver City 2:00 p.m. View event flyer here. Call Tom Ullman at 310-670-0605 for more information. www.hollywood-underground.com

Mission Bay CA. - BIRTHLINE WALK FOR LIFE - Partner with Birthline by asking your friends, families, and or co-workers, to sponsor you as you Walk for Life! Join the life community as they walk for life at De Anza Cove Mission Bay CA., 1 – 4:00 p.m. Contact Maryann at 858-270-2491 or email info@birthlineofsandiego.org for more information. View event flyer here. You can help Birthline make a real difference…one life at a time. birthlineofsandiego.org

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

Yucaipa CA. - WALK FOR LIFE - Come out and support Yucaipa Valley Pregnancy Counseling Center 32999 Yucaipa Blvd, Suite 105, Yucaipa, CA 92399, as they sponsor a Walk For Life at the Yucaipa High School Stadium 33000 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA. Registration starts at noon. Call the Center at 909-797-6769 or email info@yvpcc.com for more information. www.yvpcc.com

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

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

Sacramento, CA. - MASS FOR RESPECT LIFE - St. Ignatius Loyola Parish Chapel 3235 Arden Way Sacramento, CA., holds an 8:00 a.m. Mass for Life. Call the church at 916-482-9666 for more information. stignatiussac.org

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 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. - 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

La Jolla CA. - Campus Life Tour UC SAN DIEGO - Join the Survivors on the Campus Life Tour, at UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093, and use your passion for unborn human life to change the heart of America for life. 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 www.ucsd.edu

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

Huntington Beach CA. - FATHER DAUGHTER DINNER DANCE - Horizon Pregnancy Center 18582 Beach Blvd, Suite 15 Huntington Beach CA 92648, sponsors a Father-Daughter Dinner Dance 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave Huntington Beach CA 92648. Call Kunica at 714-442-9699 or email director@horizonpc.org for tickets and information. What better way to celebrate life than to celebrate your daughters? www.horizonpc.org/index.html www.hbpl.org

Sacramento CA. - SPEAKING TO LIFE - Eduardo Verástegui, pro-life activist and producer of and actor in the heart-warming pro-life movie Bella, will speak about his passion to bring to the forefront the most important issue of this election: LIFE. At 9:00 a.m., he will be present at Planned Parenthood Sacramento B Street Health Center 201 29th St. Ste B Sacramento, CA., and then join the Pro-Life Fair at Easters Catholic Gifts and Books 5441 Palm Ave. Sacramento CA. from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. View event flyer English | Espanol here. Contact Jan England Communications Coordinator at 916-971-9133 for more information. www.eastersbooks.com www.eduardoverastegui.com.ar www.plannedparenthood.org www.youtube.com

San Francisco CA. - St. Luke's Mass and Banquet - San Francisco Guild of the Catholic Medical Association sponsors the Annual St. Luke's Mass and Banquet held at St. Cecilia Church 2555 17th Ave. San Francisco CA. Mass at 5:00 p.m. followed by Reception and Banquet at the Collins Center 2550 18th Ave San Francisco CA. Wesley J. Smith Esq. attorney for the International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. will speak on the "Assisted Suicide & the Corruption of Palliative Care." The Fifth Annual St. Luke's Award for outstanding contribution to Catholic Medical Ethics and Practice will be awarded to Wesley J. Smith Esq. Contact George Maloof M.D. at 415-305-2408 or by email at gemaloof2003@yahoo.com for reservations and more information. citizenlink.org internationaltaskforce.org

Santa Barbara CA. - Regional Mass for the Unborn - The Santa Barbara Pastoral Regional Respect Life Office, and the staff of San Roque Catholic Church 325 Argonne Circle Santa Barbara CA., hold this special liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Contact the church at 805-687-5215 for more information. Respect Life Month during October calls attention to the teachings of the Church regarding the sanctity of life and the responsibility of all Catholics to protect the most vulnerable, with special attention given to the Unborn.

National - ONE 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

Folsom CA. - NO IMITATIONS TEEN RALLY - Teen Rally held at St. John the Baptist Church, 307 Montrose Drive, Folsom, CA., 12:30-5:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker Chris Stefanick will address Real Love, Authentic Relationships, and Chastity. RSVP to Kathy at 916-985-7524 or email baxterkathy@hotmail.com. www.chris-stefanick.com

Riverside CA. - WALK FOR LIFE FUND RAISER - Riverside Life Services Pregnancy Counseling Center, 3727 McCray Street, Riverside, CA, Annual Walk for Life is being held at Shamel Park, 3650 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA. Registration starts at 1:00 p.m., walk starts at 1:30 p.m. Visit our website here to get more information and a registration form or contact, Tami Wessen at 951-784-2422. Come and have some fun. Thank you and God Bless! riversidelifeservices.org

Sacramento CA. - HUMAN LIFE AWARENESS PROJECT - Genocide Awareness Project at American River College 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA., 95841 916-484-8011. Sanctity of Human Life Network with Teens For Life will be taking the Genocide Awareness Project to American River College Monday and Tuesday, October 20 & 21. The display will be set up from 8:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. both days. Call John at 916-300-2544 or email jficker@yahoo.com for more inforamtion. www.arc.losrios.edu www.sohlnet.org

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

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