Events--Local & National

Help us build our listings below by submitting your March Day of the Unborn Child or Feast of the Annunciation event. Contact us with as much information as possible: the name of the event, date, place, time, phone or website for more info (if applicable).

If there are no listings in your area, contact your church or diocese. If nothing is planned, consult our ideas page, and suggest an event and offer to help organize it, or have a private celebration at home. If you would like to attend a Day of the Unborn Child mass but are unable or cannot find one locally, American Life League invites you to submit your prayer intentions for their 2008 pro-life Annunciation mass--the form also has a check box to sign up for updates on efforts to promote the Annunciation feast as a day to remember the unborn.

NOTE: For liturgical and other reasons church based “Annunciation” events may take place several days before or after March 25. Since the feast is movable, the changes are often made to avoid Easter week conflicts. If the date is other than the 25th, it will be noted in the listings. Where contact information is given, it is recommended to call to confirm.

2008 (Click here for International Events and others outside the U.S.)

Delaware

Smyrna

March 31st (Monday) -- St. Polycarp Parish in Smyrna Delaware will have the rosary and a Mass for the Unborn for the Feast of the Annunciation. Rosary at 6:30 PM, with Mass at 7 PM. The church is on South Street, 1/2 mi. from U.S. #13. (302) 653-8279.

Florida

Venice (and surrounding area)

NOVENA OF MASSES FOR LIFE 2008

Diocese of Venice, Florida

Laity for Life is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Respect Life Department of the Diocese of Venice in sponsoring a 2008 Novena of Masses for Life.

The term "Novena" refers to the 9-month period of Our Lord's gestation in the womb of His mother - from His incarnation, which we celebrate as the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord [rescheduled this year, from the usual March 25 to March 31, due to Easter Day falling on March 23] through to His birth celebrated on Christmas Day.

This 9-month period will be specially observed with a series of Masses celebrated around the Diocese, beginning on March 31 with Mass at Epiphany Cathedral, and continuing with Masses around the diocese on the 25th of each month, from April 25 through November 25.

Each Mass will be offered for the special intention of "a greater respect for all human life," and each will present a special opportunity to meditate on the progressive development of Our Lord in His mother's womb, just as each of His beloved human creations develops in his or her mother's womb.

The Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, will honor the commencement of the 2008 Novena of Masses for Life by celebrating the Mass of the Solemnity of the Annunciation on March 31, 2008 at Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa Avenue West, Venice FL at 11:00am.

Mass will be followed by a catered luncheon at the Cathedral’s parish hall on Harbor Drive in Venice [at the rear of the Cathedral building] from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, with Bishop Dewane as special guest speaker. Everyone is welcome to join us for both the Mass and the luncheon.

No reservations are necessary for the Mass. Pre-paid reservations for the luncheon are required by no later than March 24, 2008. Tickets are $25 each and will be held at the door.

To make your pre-paid luncheon reservation, please send your name, mailing address, telephone number and check made payable to Laity for Life, Inc. to Laity for Life, P.O. Box 111478, Naples FL 34108.

For additional information about the 2008 Novena of Masses for Life, the Cathedral Mass of the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord or the luncheon with the Bishop, visit the Laity for Life website at www.laityforlife.org or call us at (239) 352-6333.

Illinois

Chicago

March 31 (Monday) -- The 12th Annual Feast of the Annunciation Celebration: Concelebrated Mass and Neighborhood Candlelight Procession; Monday, March 31 2008, 7:00 pm, at Our Lady of Victory Church, 5212 W. Agatite, Chicago. Participants are encouraged to bring their children to participate in the mass and procession (please bring candles). For further information call (773) 318-3608. This event is sponsored by the Officers and Members of Tonti Council #1567 Knights of Columbus.

March 31 (Monday) -- The Feast of the Annunciation -- The International Day of the Unborn Child: St. Ferdinand Church, 5900 West Barry, Chicago, IL 60634. The Knights of Columbus Mater Christi Council #14284 cordially invite you and your families to join them for 7:00 pm Mass, outdoor candlelight procession, and benediction. Mass will be celebrated by Most Reverend Tad Jakubowski and concelebrated with priests from the parishes. After benediction all are invited to St. Ferdinand’s Chapel Hall for refreshments. An Honor Guard is requested to arrive by 6:30 pm. For more info please call Tony Mangiaracina (773) 202-0234.

Iowa

Dubuque

March 31 (Monday) -- Come join Archbishop Jerome Hanus, O.S.B. and area pro-life groups in a celebration of life on Monday evening, March 31 at St. Raphael’s Cathedral, Dubuque, Iowa. The evening will open at 6:30 pm with the Rachel Rosary, followed by Mass for the Day of the Unborn at 7 pm. The Knights of Columbus will provide refreshments in the Cathedral Center following Mass.

New York

Buffalo (and surrounding area)

March 25 (Tuesday) -- Feast of the Annunciation Mass for the Unborn: March 25, at 7 pm at St. Aloysius Gonzaga in Cheektowaga.

March 29 (Saturday) -- The first of 9 consecutive monthly pro-life masses begins on Saturday March 29 at 8 am at St. Rose of Lima Church in Buffalo. Sponsored by the Diocesan Pro-Life Office, each mass of the “Rosary Novena for Life” (on the last Saturday of each month ending Nov. 29) is followed by silent praying of the rosary in procession to a local abortion clinic.

March 31 (Monday) -- “A Day of Eucharistic Adoration -- Feast of the Annunciation” at St. Augustine Church, 425 Penora St. in Depew, NY (Fr. Conrad P. Stachowiak, Pastor): Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day following the 8:30 am Mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 pm; Rosary at 6:30 pm; Mass at 7 pm with Procession, Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Benediction. All are welcome to attend.

Ozone Park

Tuesday, March 25, 2008--The Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes of Nativity B. V. M. (Fr. Joseph C. Nosser Council #12675) will be hosting a Night of Prayer, Adoration, Rosary and Benediction for The Day of The Unborn Child at Nativity of the B.V.M. Church -- 101-41 91st Street, Ozone Park, N. Y. 11416. Coffee and cake will follow in the church hall. All are welcome to attend the service which will begin at 7pm in the Church. Fr. Bryan Carney, Deacon Edward Guster, & Rev. Msgr. Gregory Wielunski will celebrate the Rosary and Benediction. A limited supply of Rosary Beads will be available. For More Information contact:

Jim Monforte (646) 610-3546

Patricia Kistner (917) 868-1838

Ohio

Dayton & Riverside

(Please come to these celebrations of the most awesome event in all of human history--God takes a human nature.)

March 30 (Sunday), 7:00 pm--The Vigil of the Annunciation

A Marian Concert with Marie Bellet -- Free of Charge

Emmanuel Catholic Church, 149 Franklin St

(Exit US 35 east at Perry St, or 35 west to Main St, behind Chaminade-Julienne Catholic HS)

Mr Al Langsenkamp will speak on Our Lady of America--her message, warnings, and promises.

(Marie Bellet CDs and Our Lady of America educational and devotional resources will be available in the basement following the concert.)

March 31 (Monday), 2008 -- 6:20-9:00 PM

Please join us in celebrating The Annunciation and Incarnation of the Lord

St Helen Catholic Church -- 5000 Burkhart Rd, Dayton/Riverside

(off of Harshmann, between US 35 & OH Rt 4)

6:30 pm Musical Tribute to Mary by the "Jubilee" Singers of Dayton

7:00 pm Solemnity Mass of the Annunciation, Presider & Homilist Rev. David Brinkmoeller, Pastor--St. Helen Parish, & Dean--Dayton Deanery.

8:15 pm "What Does John Paul II's Theology of the Body Teach us about the Incarnation--and vice versa" by Perry J Cahall, PhD, Assistant, Professor of Historical Theology, Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH.

Sponsored by St Helen Parish, the International Marian Research Institute, Knights of Columbus and One More Soul.

Refreshments and displays in the Helen Room following Mass.

For additional information contact Steve at One More Soul:

(937) 279-5433 or Steve@OMSoul.com.

Pennsylvania

Aliquippa

March 31 (Monday) -- At 4:00PM, March 31 (Feast of the Annunciation, transferred), Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 will conduct its 7th annual recitation of the Holy Rosary to end abortion. Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa (Hopewell Twp) PA 15001, lower level, at KofC memorial to the victims of abortion. In the event of rain, gather in the cemetery chapel.

Rhode Island

East Providence

March 31 (Monday) -- Diocesan Respect Life Mass. You are invited to attend the 4th Annual Diocesan Mass…To Celebrate the Annunciation of the Lord, on March 31, 2008. Time: 7:00PM. Place: St. Martha's Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI. Rev. Msgr. Paul D. Theroux, STB, JCL (Vicar General) Main Celebrant & Homilist; Rev. Douglas J. Spina (Pastor St. Martha's Church) Concelebrant; Rev. Paul F. Reynolds (St. Martha's Church); Deacon Frederick Young (St. Martha’s Church) Deacon of the Mass. All guests are asked to bring a gift for the baby shower & coffee hour that will be held in the parish hall following Mass. Suggested gift items: $10 Gift Certificates, Diapers (infant to toddler), Play outfits, Sleepers, Onesies, Blankets, Baby toiletries & other necessities (powder, lotion, q-tips, food, baby wipes, shampoo, baby bottles…) Please bring gifts unwrapped!--gifts will be for the Diocese of Providence's Gabriel Project and donated to other problem pregnancy agencies in the area. (St. Martha's Parish, as an extra effort to encourage donations, will be inviting parishioners to bring a baby gift to each Mass on the weekend of March 29/30). For more information and directions call Carol Owens, Respect Life Office Coordinator, at 421-7833 X 118.

South Carolina

Fort Mill

March 25 (Tuesday) -- A Baby Shower for Mary's Annunciation -- (Diocese of Charleston) -- Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill, SC. Family First will be collecting baby items as a service project throughout the last three weeks in March. Please bring your baby shower gifts (diapers, wipes, clothes, bottles, formula, baby food, etc.) into the Gathering Space (look for the crib). All items will be donated to Room At The Inn, a Catholic Maternity home in Charlotte. For more info, or if you have a large item for donation, please visit http://spnfamily.googlepages.com.

Texas

Dallas

Saturday--April 5th: The Catholic Pro-Life Committee, the Respect Life Ministry of the diocese of Dallas, will be hosting, along with Bishop Kevin Farrell, the 15th Annual Bishop's Pro-Life Dinner on Saturday, April 5th 2008 at the Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. The keynote speaker will be Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life. Visit the prolifedallas.org website for more information. Credit card reservations may be made by phone at 972-267-LIFE (5433). Spanish translation headsets will be available. Call 972-267-LIFE (5433) to reserve.

League City

March 25 (Tuesday) -- St. Mary’s Church -- Pro-Life Day of the Unborn Child Mass (Rosary at 8 AM, Mass at 8:30 AM). St. Mary's Church. Address: 1612 E. Walker St., League City, TX, 77573. Phone: 281-557-3378. “Each year on March 25, the day that is normally the Feast of the Annunciation, Knights of Columbus councils all over the country commemorate the Day of the Unborn Child with special prayers for the pro-life cause. This is a most appropriate day because the Annunciation is the day that Jesus began His life as an unborn child. Our St. Mary’s Knights will lead a Pro-life Rosary before the 8:30 Mass on Tuesday, March 25. The Rosary will begin at 8:00 AM. We invite all parishioners to join in this most important way to promote the sanctity of human life and to help stop abortion.”

San Angelo

March 31 (Monday) -- Mass for the Unborn (delayed Feast of the Annunciation) at noon -- Sacred Heart Cathedral.

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International Events (and others outside the U.S.):

Australia

Sydney

April 6 (Sunday) 2008, St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney

10:30 am -- High Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral celebrated by Bishop Desmond Moore

12:00 pm -- Bishop Terry Brady will lead the Angelus and a prayerful street procession

1:30 pm -- Conclude with Benediction at the Cathedral

Click to download promotional .pdf flier for distribution.

Suggested Bulletin Text: COME CELEBRATE THE DAY OF THE UNBORN CHILD: Come join in the celebrations for the Day of the Unborn Child at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, Sunday 6th April 2008. 10.30am High Mass celebrated by Bishop Desmond Moore, followed at 12.00 noon by Angelus led by Bishop Terry Brady, followed by prayerful procession through the CBD, and back to the Cathedral by 1.30pm for concluding Benediction. The Day of the Unborn Child was first instituted, with the approval of the Holy See, in Argentina on the Feast of the Annunciation in 1999 and has become an annual event in several countries around the world. For information please call Family Life International on: 95195111 or visit www.fli.org.au.

Canada

St. Mary’s, NL

March 25 (Tuesday) -- “The Knights of Columbus has scheduled the Rosary for the cluster parishes of Mount Carmel/St. Joseph’s in both churches on Tuesday, March 25. These prayers offered on the traditional feast of the Annunciation will promote the feast of the Day Of The Unborn Child. Members of the Knights Of Columbus St. Mary’s Council will recite the rosary.” (Please call the parishes or council for times).

Prince Edward Island

Tignish: This year the Day of the Unborn will be observed on March 31st at St. Simon and St. Jude Catholic church in Tignish, PEI. There will be a Holy Hour with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament as well as benediction and praying of the rosary before the Holy Mass at 6:00 pm with Father Melvin Doucette as the celebrant. A presentation by Mr. David Little (friend of the late Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II) will follow.