Past Events Archive for the “Day of the Unborn Child”/Feast of the
Annunciation
Scroll through the archives to find more ideas for developing future Annunciation/Day of the Unborn Child events.
[If you are looking for Current Events, click here]
2007
Delaware
Smyrna
Monday, March 26--International Day of the Unborn--2-4 pm march at Legislative Hall in Dover, sponsored by
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants.
Monday, March 26--World Day of the Unborn--5 pm. For the third year in a row, the pro-life committee at St. Polycarp and the State Council of the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a gathering in Smyrna. There will be a free dinner at 5 pm, followed by a 6:30 pm Rosary and 7 pm Eucharist. Bishop Saltarelli will preside and Fr. Peter West from Priests for Life will preach. The church is on South Street, ½ mi. from U.S. #13. (302) 653-8279.
Florida
Lehigh Acres
Baked Goods Breakfast
St. Raphael Parish
Sunday March 25, 2007 following 8am, 10am and noon Mass.
2514 Lee Blvd.
Lehigh Acres, FL
All goodies $1.00 All beverages $1.00
All proceeds to benefit the Youth March for Life Fund
(Sponsored by the parish Rock for Life group and the Respect Life Committee)
Rosary for Life Prayer Vigil in honor of the Feast of the Annunciation
Monday March 26, 2007
7-8pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel of St. Raphael Parish
2514 Lee Blvd.
Lehigh Acres, FL
Illinois
Peoria
Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 10:30am. Bishop Daniel Jenky will celebrate The Feast of Life Mass at the
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 607 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603.
For more info: 309-671-1568. A reception will be held immediately after at the Family Resources Center. Diocesan ProLife and ProFamily organizations will display their services during the reception.
Iowa
Mason City
NOTE: EVENT IS MARCH 21, 2007:
Day of the Unborn
The Knights of Columbus invite you to celebrate the 6th Annual
International Day of the Unborn at the 5:30 p.m. mass at Holy
Family Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 -- 714 North Adams Avenue
Mason City, Iowa. A potato bar in the Holy Family basement will follow the mass.
Telephone: 641-423-7301
Michigan
Petoskey
Sunday, March 25--Day of the Unborn Child. Devotions to Christ, Our Blessed Mother, and St. Gabriel start at 5 pm. A potluck dinner will follow. Location: Marian Center in Joy Valley, 2680 Maxwell Road, Petoskey, MI 49770. Phone: (888) 925-MARY Website: www.mariancenter.org
West Branch
Monday March 26--International Day of the Unborn Child--Holy Family Church Parish Hall, 6:00pm (Prayer Service). Location: The Parish Hall is next to the Holy Family Catholic Church in West Branch, Michigan at 402 W. Peters Rd.
New Jersey
Lyndhurst
Monday evening, March 26, 2007 at 7:00 pm at St. Michael the Archangel. Address: 624 Page Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ 07071. Phone: (201) 939 -1161. St. Michael’s will observe the 6th annual International “Day of the Unborn Child” Mass. As we meditate upon the Annunciation of the Lord, let us all renew our commitment to building a culture where every life is welcomed, respected and protected by law. Please join with us on March 26th for this most important celebration.
North Arlington
Sunday March 25--International Day of the Unborn beginning at 12 pm. Queen Of Peace Church, 191 Rutherford Place, North Arlington, NJ 07031-6094. Phone: (201) 991-0235. Begins with noon mass at Queen of Peace Church (North Arlington) celebrated by Bishop Charles McDonnell, Knights of Columbus State Chaplain. Father Scott, Parochial Vicar of Queen of Peace Church will be the Master of Ceremony. After the mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Procession from Queen of Peace Church, north on Ridge Road to Holy Cross Cemetery. (Approx. 4 blocks). In procession lead by the Fourth Degree Honor Guard, followed by the litany, followed by 48 expectant moms, moms, grandmothers, carrying blue, white and pink candles representing the estimated 48 million babies aborted since Roe vs. Wade. Reciting the rosary during the procession through an audio system. The Blessed Sacrament will be carried in procession to the cemetery. Enter main entrance of cemetery (Ridge Road), and proceed to the new Mausoleum Chapel. Benediction at the Chapel. After Benediction, the congregation will proceed out of the Mausoleum to Rachael’s monument (Monument to the Unborn), placing the candles at the monument. Rededication of the monument. Speeches and presentation of dignitaries (weather conditions permitting). Back to the council for refreshments and recognition of the expectant moms. Presentation of checks to the various Respect Life Organizations.
Woodcliff Lake
March 25, 2007--Feast of the Annunciation--Sixth Annual Eastern States Conference at Woodcliff Lake Hilton Hotel (a one day conference including a hot meal). Featuring: Fr. James McLucas (Ed.-in-Chief of The Latin Mass), Fr. Calvin Goodwin (retreat master and prof. of Latin at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary), and Fr. Isaac Relyea (a traditional priest from New York who has presented spiritual conferences in the U.S. and Europe.) For more info. contact Keep The Faith at (201) 327-5900 or visit www.keepthefaith.org or www.latinmassmagazine.org
New York
Buffalo
The nine-month Rosary for Life begins in late March near the feast date and ends as the Christmas season is getting underway. This year it begins on March 31st, and continues on the last Saturday of each month through November. Each gathering opens with the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Rose of Lima Parish, Parkside & Parker Avenues, Buffalo followed by procession to pray across the street from the clinic on Main Street.
North Tonawanda
Infant Jesus Shrine “Day of the Unborn Child” Adoration. Overnight Adoration beginning Sunday March 25th at 9 pm. The Infant Jesus Shrine is located at 3452 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Call for more info: (716) 694-4313
North Carolina
Newton Grove
Sunday March 25--"Mass For Life" (Day of the Unborn Child) 7:00 pm, Council 7259, located at 211 Irwin Dr., Newton Grove, NC 28366, Phone: (910) 892-3776
Rhode Island
Providence
The Feast of the Annunciation Mass & Baby Shower
Mon., Mar. 26, St. Martha's Church
The 3rd Annual Diocesan Annual Diocesan Mass To Celebrate the Annunciation of Jesus to Mary - - “Human Life - Divine Gift!” - - will be held at St. Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI, on Monday, March 26th beginning at 7pm.
Our Main Celebrant & Homilist will be Rev. Michael A. Colello, Administrative Secretary to the Bishop. Concelebrants are: Rev. Douglas J. Spina, Pastor St. Martha’s Church, Deacon Assistant Deacon Fredrick Young, Deacon St. Martha’s Church.
All guests are asked to bring a gift for the baby shower following Mass. Suggested gift items: $10 Gift Certificates (CVS, Brooks, Shaw’s or Stop & Shop),..Diapers, play outfit, onesies, bibs, socks... Powder, lotion, q-tips, food, wipes, shampoo, baby bottles…use your imagination!
A coffee hour and baby shower will be held in the parish hall following the Mass. Gifts will be donated to the Diocese of Providence’s Gabriel Project and other problem pregnancy agencies.
St. Martha’s Parish, as an extra effort to encourage donations will be asking parishioners to bring a baby gift to each Mass on the weekend of March 24th/25th.
RSVP by calling Carol A. Owens, Respect Life Office Coordinator at: telephone 401/421-7833 ext.118 or via email at rl.outreach@dioceseofprovidence.org
This event is sponsored by the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Providence and is being hosted by St. Martha’s Church.
South Carolina
Aiken
March 26--In honor of the Annunciation. St. Mary Help of Christians in Aiken will be having a special blessing and reception for new moms and all expectant mothers on Monday March 26 after the 8:30 am Mass.
St. Mary Help of Christians, Aiken
203 Park Avenue, SE
P.O. Box 438
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 649-4777, Rectory (803) 649-5048
Fort Mill
The Rosary Prayer Group’s Annunciation Novena at St. Philip Neri Church in Fort Mill.
Phone for info: (803) 548-7282.
St. Philip Neri
292 Munn Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
North Myrtle Beach
March 26--Father Gregory Wilson will lead Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish at the dedication of a monument to unborn following the 8:00 Mass on Monday, March 26 2007 at the east side entrance to the church. This monument is in the form of a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, "Patroness of The Unborn" noting that Life is a Gift from God. (This dedication is appropriately taking place on the Feast of the Annunciation. The Annunciation feast date is also the day on which the Knights of Columbus celebrate the International Day of the Unborn. Fourth Degree Knights from Our Lady Star of the Sea Council and other surrounding Assemblies will provide an honor guard for this event.
Our Lady Star of the Sea
1100 8th Avenue, North
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 249-2356
Simpsonville
On Sunday March 25, St. Mary Magdalene Church in Simpsonville will be doing a "Babies World Walk" from 1:00-4:00 pm with all donations going to Birthright. If you would like to contribute send donations to: Babies World Walk, 213 Vaughn Rd, Greer, SC 29651.
St. Mary Magdalene
2252 Woodruff Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 288-4884, or (864) 254-0465
Tennessee
Monday March 26--Rosary for Day of the Unborn Child. At 7:00 pm in the Church, the Knights of Columbus sponsors the Day of the Unborn Child each year on the Solemnity of the Annunciation to foster appreciation for the gift of each human life conceived. Location: St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 225 Jamestown Blvd., Farragut, TN 37934, Phone: (865) 966-4540
Texas
Corpus Christi
Monday March 26--Join Bishop Carmody in welcoming an image of Our Lady and celebrating the Holy Eucharist in honor of the Solemnity of the Annunciation & Intl. Day of the Unborn Child on March 26th
@ 7PM at the Corpus Christi Cathedral. Reception to follow. All pregnant women will receive a special blessing at the mass. Call Mrs. Myrna Rodriguez at 816-5955 or Mrs. Therese Perez at 992-7827 for more info. Visit www.cccathedral.com. Location: Corpus Christi Cathedral, 505 N. Upper Broadway, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401-2340, Office (361) 883-4213
Dallas
The Bishop's 14th Annual Catholic Pro-Life Dinner Benefiting the Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas
6:30 p.m., in the Chantilly Ballroom of the Hilton Anatole Dallas, 2201 Stemmons Freeway. Keynote speaker is Jennifer O'Neill, model, actress, author and celebrity spokeswoman for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign. Reservation price is $60 for an individual seat and $600 (and up) for a table of ten, $45 for a student ticket. Ticket price includes parking. Reservation deadline is March 9, 2007. Tables seat 10 guests. Credit card reservations may be made by phone, 972-267-LIFE, or online. Click here for more info, or here to make a reservation. Call the CPLC office, 972-267-LIFE, to reserve. Silent Auction and Exhibits beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Fredericksburg
Monday March 26--6th Annual Knights of Columbus Day of the Unborn Child. St. Mary Council #9765 will host a Pro-Life Rosary at 7:00 PM at St. Mary's Church in Fredericksburg, Texas. Location: St. Mary's Church, 306 W. San Antonio St., 306 W. San Antonio St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Phone: (830) 997-9523
Frenstat
Monday, March 26--International Day of the Unborn. Everyone is invited to join us for Mass at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Frenstat. Address: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, 8610 FM 2274, Frenstat, TX. Phone: (979) 567-4994 Main
League City
Sunday March 25--Day of the Unborn Child. Time: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM. Location: St. Mary’s Church. Address: 1612 E. Walker St., League City, TX, 77573. Phone: 281-557-3378. Details: Pro-Life Mass with participation from the 4th Degree Knights. The Mass will be followed by a Rosary procession led by the Knights.
Robstown
NOTE: (This event is on March 23): Friday, March 23rd Rock for Life CC will hold a pro-life event on @ St John Nepomucene in Robstown. Doors will open @ 5:30PM. FMI call Paul or Dan Craig 767-1228. Location: Saint John Nepomucene Parish, 603 North First Street, Robstown, TX 78380
Sunday March 25, LifeChain in support if the International Day of the Unborn Child on March 25, 2-3 PM Business Hwy 44 in front of Robstown High School
San Angelo
Monday March 26--The Catholic Diocese of San Angelo will have a Mass at noon Monday, March 26, to celebrate the Day of the Unborn at the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart, 19 S. Oakes St. For more information, call (325) 651-7500.
Washington
Olympia (and surrounding area)
Three-hour adoration on March 25th from 9:00pm to midnight at three local Catholic parishes: Sacred Heart Parish, St. George Parish, and the St. Joseph Chapel at St. Michael Parish.
Details for St. Michael Parish: Celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation Sunday March 25th, 9pm to Midnight at St. Michael Parish in St. Joseph Chapel. Come pray for the unborn. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #1643. Address: St. Michael Parish, 1021 Boundary Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501. Phone: 360-754-4667.
Wyoming
Cody
Monday, March 26--Day of the Unborn Child--St. Anthony's Church, 8:30 am. Address: St. Anthony's Church, 1333 Monument Dr., Cody, Wyoming 82414. Phone: 307-587-3388. Web Site: www.stanthonycody.org
International Events (and others outside the
U.S.):
Australia
Sydney
On Sunday 25th March--Day of the Unborn Child. Begins at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 12 noon for the Angelus led by Bishop Julian Porteous (following the usual High Mass) – followed by a prayerful procession through Martin Place and the Pitt Street Mall, stopping briefly for prayers outside Parliament House. Event concludes at 1.30pm with Benediction at the Cathedral. For more info, phone 9519 9111. http://www.stmadeleine.org.au/newsarch.htm
Victoria Park
Saturday March 24--Day of the Unborn Child--It will be held at St. Joachim’s Church, Victoria Park on Saturday 24 March. Archbishop Hickey will preside at the 10:00 am Mass followed by a Holy Hour. All are invited to celebrate with us the sacredness of every human life and the blessings of parenthood. We will pray for the life of the unborn child who is in danger and for the hope and healing of men and women who have lost a child. Address: St. Joachim's Parish, 122 Shepperton Road, Victoria Park, WA 6979. Ph: 08 9361 1057
This is an annual event celebrated in all Australian capital cities.
Ecuador
Guayaquil
March 21- 25. 1st national Pro-life and Pro-family Congress to increase awareness of the value of life and the family under attack from the present day culture of death. On the occasion of the 25 March, the Day of the Unborn Child established by the Ecuadorian government, the Catholic Bishops Conference, the archdiocese of Guayaquil and the National Council of Lay Catholics have organised the first national congress Pro-Life and Pro-Family 21 to 25 March in Guayaquil on the theme "The whole Truth on Life and the Family". The Congress will reflect on three key themes: Human Life is Sacred; Family, Sanctuary of Life; The Law must protect Life and the Family. Some 3,500 delegates are expected to attend. Speakers will include Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Archbishop of Lima, Peru; Cardinal Pedro Rubiano Sáenz Archbishop of Bogota Colombia and Cardinal Antonio González Zumárraga Archbishop of Quito Ecuador. The Congress will include a Pro Life Exhibition, a cultural festival and a pilgrimage-march on March 25. These events are open to the public. The Congress findings and resolutions will be made public and studied in dioceses all over the country to encourage the formation of a Pro-Life Network across the nation. For more info: http://www.fides.org/aree/news/newsdet.php?idnews=9032&lan=eng
Mexico
Mexico City
March 23-25, 2007--Pro-life International Conference on the "Day of the Unborn" in Mexico City
Vida Humana Internacional (Human Life International's Hispanic Division in Miami) is co-organizing with its Mexico affiliate, an international pro-life conference in Mexico City March 23-25. Pro-lifers are participating from all over this hemisphere and from Spain. It will be inaugurated March 23 with a mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which will be celebrated by Cardinal Lopez Trujillo and concelebrated by Cardinal Rivera Carrera, archbishop of Mexico City. Cardinal Rivera Carrera requested that this conference be celebrated on the occasion of the Day of the Unborn. For more info Consult the Vida Humana Internacional website at http://www.vidahumana.org, where there will be a link to the program of the international pro-life conference.
[Before that conference,
March 19-22nd, about 60 crisis pregnancy center (CPC) directors from all over
Mexico and Latin America, will meet for their yearly Encounter. The third Human
Life International affiliates meeting will follow that. There will also be a
"Silent no more" event (the first one of its kind in Latin America),
just before the pro-life conference begins, during which women who have aborted
will give their testimonies. The event is being organized by Vida Humana
Internacional, in conjunction with Janet Morana of Priests for Life and the
Silent No More Awareness Campaign in the U.S.]
2006
Alaska
Anchorage
March 25, 2 p.m., Feast of the Annunciation annual consecration hosted by the Legion of Mary, St. Patrick Parish. MARCH 25 -THE FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION of our Blessed Mother will be celebrated Saturday, March 25th. The Legion of Mary invites everyone to the annual consecration at Saint Patrick Church at 2:00 pm. For more information contact Phyllis Wilson at 907-344-8947. St. Patrick's is located at 2111 Muldoon Road, Anchorage, AK 99504, Phone: 907-337-1538
Delaware
Smyrna
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2006. Title: DAY OF THE UNBORN OBSERVATIONS. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: St. Polycarp at 135 Ransom Lane, Smyrna, DE 19977. Featuring Mass, Rosary and march at Legislative hall in Dover. Contact: 302-653-8259 or 302-653-8279
Idaho
Boise
March
25 Women's Day of Prayer (primarily Marian in focus)
All
Catholic women, English or Spanish speaking, are invited to participate in a Women's
Day of Prayer March 25, which will focus on "Mary, Companion of Our Lenten
Journey." "On the Feast of
the Annunciation, we gather to reflect on Mary in the past as we see her in the
scriptures, the present as we relate to her in our daily lives, the future as
we journey and envision how Mary can be our helpful companion for the rest of
Lent, Easter and beyond," said the Sisters' Council. Sister Beth Mulvaney, CSC, Darlyne Pape, and
Sister Maria Elena Schaefers, OSB, will present the retreat. Sponsored by the
Diocesan's Sisters' Council, the day will take place at Nazareth Retreat
Center, 4450 N. Five Mile Road, Boise, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $10,
which includes lunch. Registration deadline is March 22. Brochures are
available at parishes. Mail registration fee and name, parish and address to:
Sister Mary Louise Deroin, CSC, 4702 N. Patton Place, Boise, ID 83704. No
childcare is available. Overnight arrangements can be made at Nazareth,
208-375-2932. Each participant is
encouraged to bring her favorite image of Mary - a picture, statue or
Rosary. The day will include
presentations, personal reflection, group sharing, lectio divina in English and
Spanish, prayer, and fellowship.
Illinois
Chicago
St. Hyacinth’s Basilica will launch its “Spiritual Adoption” program at its Sunday masses March 26th the day after the Feast of the Annunciation--inviting the faithful to pray for an unborn child threatened by abortion for a pregnancy-length interval of nine months leading to Christmas when a spiritual adoption baby shower will be celebrated with items purchased by donors. Masses and informational fliers are available in English and Polish--see the mass times and text below:
St. Hyacinth Basilica Parish is Having a Baby
We encourage you to participate in our Spiritual Adoption Program and pray daily for the life of an unborn child over a 9-month period. We will begin on March 26th of 2006. [Image of newborn with text “Please pray for me to be born.”] A Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower will be held in nine months.
Sunday English Mass at 7:30am, 10:45am, and 5:00pm
3636 W Wolfram Street, Chicago
(773) 342-3636
DUCHOWA ADOPCJA
Parafia Jackowo
Niedziela 26
Marzec 2006
Program
Duchowej Adopcji jest projektem, który
duchowo i materialnie wspiera nienarodzone dzieci i ich matki. Uczestnicy “Duchowo Adoptują”
nienarodzone dziecko i składają przyrzeczenia modlitwy w ich intencji
przez dziewięć miesięcy.
“Proszę!
Pomódl się za mnie abym się urodził”
Boże
Narodzenie 2006, będziemy obchodzić
„narodziny” adoptowanych dzieci.
Msze
św. w niedzielę 6am, 9am, 12:30pm, i 6:30pm
3636
W Wolfram Street, Chicago
For
more info contact:
St. Hyacinth Basilica
3636 W. Wolfram St.
Chicago, IL 60618-0000 MapLink
Phone: (773) 342-3636
Fax: (773) 342-3638
Web: www.sainthyacinth.org
Chicago/Des Plaines
Saturday March 25 -- “The Annunciation: Cherishing Human Life from the Moment of Conception--A day of education, inspiration, networking and fellowship, featuring national speakers from across the United States.” 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., The Willows Academy, 1012 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines, IL 60016. Admission $25 ($15 high school and college)--includes breakfast, lunch, materials. Register by March 17--contact the Archdiocese of Chicago Respect Life Office at 312.751.5355.
Peoria
Hosting the Mass for Life, Saturday, 25 March 2006 4p.m. March 25, 2006, 4pm--Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 607 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603.
Telephone: 309-671-1568
Bishop will bless expectant couples. Reception to follow in the Franz Center with displays from diocesan respect life organizations and agencies as well as posters and artwork depicting the Annunciation from school children around the Diocese of Peoria.
Kentucky
Owensboro
The Cathedral and other parishes have chosen to launch the “spiritual adoption” program this year on the Feast of the Annunciation. Some have chosen the following day of Sunday 26th (due to greater mass attendance). Contact your local church for details.
Maryland
Baltimore
March 25, 2006, Respect Life Conference, 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Mother Mary Lange School Hall, 4414 Frankford Ave., 21206.
Full day of speakers addressing various aspects of the pro-life movement. Keynote speaker: Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King. Other speakers: Dr. Theresa Burke, Rachel Vineyard Retreats, Dr. Joel Brind, expert on the abortion-breast cancer link, Fr. Jim Farmer on US Supreme Court decisions in history. For info contact Linda Brenegan at 410-547-5537.
Massachusetts
Worcester
Friday, March 24--Annual Mass for Life. All are invited to attend the annual Mass for Life, celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord, on at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 38 High St., Worcester, MA 01609. The diocesan pro-life awards, presented to individuals who have shown heroic witness to the sanctity of human life, will also be presented at this liturgy. Please join us in prayer for an increased reverence for the dignity of the human person. Note to Clergy: All are welcome to concelebrate at the Mass for Life. Please let the Office for Worship know if you will be able to do so by calling 508-798-0417.
Nebraska
Lincoln
Incarnation Celebration at 8:15 a.m. mass, St. Teresa's Parish Family, 737 South 36th St., Lincoln, NE 68510
Phone (402) 477-3979 (Rectory)
New Hampshire
Manchester
Friday, March 24, 2006--Annunciation Vigil Mass, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, St. Joseph Cathedral. Mass of Remembrance and Healing for the Unborn, St. Joseph Cathedral Chapel, Lowell Street, Manchester, NH. Bishop John B. McCormack will be the celebrant for this Vigil of the Annunciation of the Lord. Refreshments immediately after Mass in Church Hall. Registration not required but requested. Contact Fr. Joseph M. Cooper at (603) 669-3100, ext. 165
email jcooper@rcbm.org
New Jersey
Iselin
10:00 a.m., March 25--Mass at St. Cecelia's in Iselin, 45 Wilus Way, 08830 -- e-mail jruggiero@diometuchen.org at the Diocese of Metuchen pro-life office for more info.
New Mexico
Albuquerque
March 25, 10:00 a.m. mass for the Feast of the Annunciation at Our Lady of the Annunciation, 2621 Vermont NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-294-7418
New York
Attica
Thursday March 23rd 8:00 a.m. mass for the Day of the Unborn Child at St. Vincent de Paul church at 50 East Ave., Attica, NY 14011-1146, PHONE: 591-1228; FAX: 591-1614
Buffalo
St. Rose of Lima's--8 a.m. mass. [March 25th begins the diocesan Rosary Novena for Life. 8 a.m. mass will be followed by Rosary and procession to pray across the street from the clinic on Main. It will be the first of nine monthly gatherings to pray for an end to abortion and give witness to the dignity of all human life.] The church is located at 500 Parker Avenue at Parkside in Buffalo.
Cheektowaga
Thursday, March 23, 7:00 p.m. at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. Mass for the Day of the Unborn Child. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
North Tonawanda
March 25th (Sat.), Infant Jesus Shrine, 3 p.m. Holy Hour and 4 p.m. Mass. [The 3 p.m. pro-life Holy Hour followed by 4 p.m. mass (offered there daily to end abortion) will take on added significance on the day that falls nine months before Christmas. March 25th Annunciation prayer cards featuring the Prayer to Christ Unborn will be handed out after mass.] Infant Jesus Shrine is located at 3452 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY 14120, call for info: (716) 694-4313
Oklahoma
Tulsa/Broken Arrow
(Three events--call 918-585-8167 or the individual parish numbers below for more info.)
Sat. March 25th, St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, 5:00 p.m. pro-life mass, followed by dinner and pro-life presentations. The church is located at: 2720 South 129th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74134; phone (918) 437-0168
Sun. March 26th, Sts. Peter & Paul Church, pro-life speaker at approximately 10:30 a.m. immediately following the 9:30 mass. Location: 1436 North 67th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74115; phone (918) 836-2596
Sun. March 26th, Church of St Benedict, pro-life speaker at 1:30 p.m. Location: 2200 West Ithica Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012; phone (918) 455-4451
Texas
Amarillo
Lenten Pilgrimage and Days of Reflection with Fr. Frank Pavone, Retreat Master, March 25 and 26
Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center
2100 North Spring Street, Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 383-1811
Priests for Life and Respect Life Ministries are excited to present a Lenten Pilgrimage and Days of Reflection at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center in Amarillo for those who work and pray for respect for human life. The pilgrimage will begin on March 25, the Anniversary of Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), the Feast of the Annunciation & will continue through March 26, culminating in the Annual Respect Life Banquet.
Saturday, March 25 ~ 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
This day includes Mass and three talks by Fr. Frank Pavone, time for confession and quiet prayer, and a Holy Hour. Overnight accommodations will be available on first-come first-served basis.
Sunday, March 26 ~ 9:00 a.m.
Mass celebrated by Bishop Yanta followed by a pilgrimage to the 190 foot tall Cross in Groom where Fr. Frank Pavone will lead Stations of the Cross. There will be time to tour the grounds, meditate upon the beautiful bronze Stations of the Cross that have attracted millions of visitors, and enjoy the gift shop. The tour group will return to the BDRC for rest and quiet prayer time until 4:00 p.m. when guests will depart for the Civic Center Grand Plaza to attend the annual Respect Life Banquet featuring Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life. For registration information please contact Vickey Martinez, Events Coordinator for Respect Life Ministries, at 806-690-4694.
Respect Life Banquet, March 26:
(A separate event but also recommended as part of
the two-day Feast of the Annunciation Pilgrimage above)
Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, will be the featured speakers at the annual Respect Life Banquet to be held at the Civic Center Grand Plaza at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 26. On the menu is prime rib and all the trimmings. Many unique silent auction items will be offered. Tickets are $35 for individuals or $250 for a table of 8. Tickets are available from Knights of Columbus members or by calling Shelley Sample at 806-379-9224. This is a great opportunity to meet many of the priest associates and staff members of Priests for Life. The banquet is sponsored by Respect Life Ministries of the Diocese of Amarillo, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and Priests for Life, and will benefit Respect Life Ministries.
Dallas
March 25: The Bishop's 13th Annual Catholic Pro-Life Dinner.
"Say 'Yes' to Life!" The Most Reverend Charles V. Grahmann invites you to attend The Bishop's 13th Annual Catholic Pro-Life Dinner benefiting the Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas: 6:30 p.m., in the Khmer Pavilion (Third Level, Atrium Entrance) of the Hilton Anatole Dallas, 2201 Stemmons Freeway. Keynote speaker is Michael Medved, author, film critic, and nationally syndicated radio talk show host. Don't miss this spectacular evening! Reservation price is $55 for an individual seat and $550 (and up) for a table of ten, $45 for a student ticket. Ticket price includes parking. Reservation deadline is March 17, 2006. Tables seat 10 guests. Credit card reservations may be made by phone, 972-267-LIFE, or online at www.prolifedallas.org. Spanish translation headsets will be available. Call the CPLC office, 972-267-LIFE, to reserve. New this year: Silent Auction and Exhibits in Atrium I beginning at 5:30 p.m. "Say 'Yes' to Life!" and join us for this year's celebration!