Life Lines™

Annapolis, MD | September 30, 2005

To schedule a phone or in-person interview or for more information, please contact Anthony Souza, 410.897.0700 or 800.992.5359.

LIFE EVENTS

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Paul Schenck, Pastoral Associate with Priests For Life and Executive Director of National Pro-Life Action Center on Capitol Hill, will be speaking on "Eating Our Children: What's Wrong With Embryonic Stem Cell Research?" on Friday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., at Holy Trinity Knights of Columbus Council 3413, 335 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, MD. Contact Jerry Hostomsky, (410) 336-9240.

this week: it's pro-life season

From Oct. 2-10, 2005, all are invited to participate in the 13th Annual International Week of Prayer & Fasting, a nine-day prayer vigil for the conversion of nations, an end to abortion, and the building of a culture of life. In addition to individual participation during the week, there will be two major events in Washington, DC. For online registration, visit http://www.internationalweekofpray erandfasting.org. For more information, call (703) 327-2277 or e-mail iwpf2005@aol.com.

  • On Saturday, Oct. 8, a Youth, Young Adults, and Family Rally, "To Build a Culture of Life," will take place 8 a.m.-9 p.m., at Catholic University of America's Raymond DuFour Center. The event will include prominent speakers, including Christopher West on the "Theology of the Body," Molly Kelly on Chastity, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, PhD, on "Stem Cell Research and Cloning," and more. The cost is: Youth (13- 24) $15, Young Adult (25-39) $25, Adult $50 There is a $5 discount/person if pre-registered by Saturday, Oct. 1.
  • Also, a Prayer Vigil will be held on Monday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Featured speakers will include Fr. Frank Pavone, director of Priests for Life, and Dr. Theresa Burke, founder of Rachel's Vineyards. This event is free.

On Sunday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m., Cardinal William H. Keeler, archbishop of Baltimore, will celebrate Respect Life Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore.

Monday, Oct. 3, is the first Pro-Life Memorial Day, sponsored by American Life League. Across the country, people will gather to remember the 46 million lives taken by surgical abortion in the United States since Jan. 22, 1973. A Candlelight Vigil will be held Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., at the United States Supreme Court, Washington, DC. For more information, visit http://www.prolifememorialday.com or call (540) 659-4171.

life chain sunday

What is a Life Chain?

"Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful witness of pro-life Americans standing for one hour praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the Church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception."

Standing 25-30 apart along a route, prayerful participants hold signs with messages such as "Abortion Kills Children," "Abortion Hurts Women" and "Life - the First Inalienable Right." The suggested donation is $1 per sign. All proceeds after expenses are given to the area crisis pregnancy centers.

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Sunday, Oct. 2 is Life Chain Sunday. Below are details for "life chains" throughout Maryland:

  • Eldersburg, MD - 2-3 p.m. at 351 Liberty Rd (Church of the Nazarene) east of White Rock Rd. Contact Rev. Joe Ward, (410) 795-0178.
  • Frederick, MD - 2:30-3:30 p.m. on US 40 in front of Fredericktowne Mall. Contact Rene Joseph, (301) 668-4986.
  • Hagerstown, MD - 2:30- 3:30 p.m. on Dual Highway at US 40. Contact Rob Smith, (301) 797-0204.
  • Hancock, MD - 2-3 p.m. at Church & Main Streets. Contact Marion Thomas at (301) 678- 6295.
  • Jarrettsville, MD - 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Rt. 165 at Rt. 23. Contact Barbara Mank, (717) 456-5857.
  • Taneytown, MD - 2:30- 3:30 p.m. on Baltimore St. at York St. Contact Vincent Perticone, (410) 751-1712.
  • Towson, MD - 2:30-3:30 p.m. at 8501 Loch Raven Blvd. at Joan Ave. Contact Elizabeth Steinbacher, (410) 665- 8645.
  • Westminster, MD - 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Rt. 140 at Wimert Rd. Contact Joanne Bohli, (410) 876-7984.

The Life Chain originally scheduled in Rockville, MD, 1-2 p.m. at 966 Hungerford Dr. and North Campus Dr. on Sunday, Oct. 2, will now take place Sunday, Nov. 6, at the same time and location. Contact Cathy Roth, (301) 972- 5444.

Pro-Life Job Opportunities

Part-Time Fundraising Specialist: Maryland faith-based pro- life organization, dedicated to housing/assisting women in crisis pregnancies, seeks a seasoned fundraising professional for our Bowie office. Responsibilities: manage all facets of a fundraising program including major events, donor relations, annual fund, direct mail campaigns, planned giving, and corporate and foundation relations. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree; demonstrated successful fundraising experience, excellent writing and interpersonal skills. We offer a generous starting salary plus option for benefits. For immediate consideration, please fax resume/references, in confidence, to: (301) 262-5389 or e-mail gp.director@verizon.net. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Rockville Pregnancy Center in Rockville, MD, has an opening for a 24 hr/wk physician, physician's assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP) : Applicants must have a current license. Job responsibilities will include providing sonograms and counseling for abortion-vulnerable clients, performing STD testing, overseeing and training medical volunteers, and insuring outreach to the medical community. Ultrasound training will be provided, but preference will be given to applicants who have ultrasound experience. Fax resumes to (301) 770- 0538 or contact Gail Tierney, (301) 770- 4444.

ball, banquet, brunch, breakfast - fundraising for life

On Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Northwest Pregnancy Center will hold its 19th Annual Indian Summer Ball, at the Organization of American States building, Washington, DC. The event will feature an elegant buffet, open bar and a live orchestra. Tickets are $75 For more information, call Jenny Grazzini at (202) 483-7008.

The Greater Baltimore Crisis Pregnancy Center's 25th Anniversary Fall Banquet will be held Friday, Oct. 7, at The Preston Room, 25 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD. The guest speaker is actress, model and author Ms. Jennifer O'Neill. There will be a performance by the Maryland State Boychoir. The cost is $45 For more information or to make reservations, call (410) 243-8680.

The Shady Grove Pregnancy Center will hold a benefit brunch on Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Bethesda Marriott Hotel. The featured speaker will be the noted writer Frederica Mathewes-Green. The brunch is complimentary but attendees will have the opportunity to make a financial gift. Please phone Mary Anne Feyder at (301) 963-6223 for an invitation.

A Culture of Life Communion Breakfast will be held Sunday, Oct. 23, to benefit the Gabriel Project, an interdenominational church-based outreach to women facing crisis pregnancies. Following 9 a.m. Mass, celebrated by Fr. Thomas Morrow at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Wheaton, MD, breakfast will be hosted at 10 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Fr. Rosensteel Council #2169, Silver Spring. (For directions, click here.) Nancy E. Fortier, Ph.D., associate director of the justice, pro-life and human rights department of the Maryland Catholic Conference, will speak about "Pro-Life Advocacy: What You Can Do to Change Abortion Laws in Maryland." Suggested donations: $15/person, $5/student, $25/family with children. Larger donations are also appreciated. Advanced sales only. Make reservations with Janet Baker, (301) 208-9180.

political event: get involved

On Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m., the Democrats for Life of Maryland general meeting will be held at Rising Sun Baptist Church, 2211 Saint Luke's Lane, Woodlawn, MD. The meeting will include an address by Deputy Majority Whip Emmett Burns, Jr. of the Maryland House of Delegates, and lunch. Free admission. For more information, contact Robert Hay, Jr., President, Democrats for Life of Maryland.

healing retreat

A Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat will be presented at the Aisling Retreat House, Manchester, MD, beginning 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21 and ending Sunday, Oct. 23. The retreat weekend, designed for a small group of participants, offers a supportive atmosphere and "a psychological and spiritual journey for healing after abortion." The $170 registration fee includes lodging, meals and materials. Financial assistance may be available. To speak to someone confidentially who has attended a Rachel's Vineyard retreat, call Denise or Kathie at (410) 354-6900 or e-mail ProjectRachel@archbalt.org. For more information, call 877-HOPE-4-ME or visit http://www.rachelsvineyard.org.

pro-life convention: get informed

On Saturday, Nov. 12, "Maryland Unites for Life: Together We Stand" will be presented by Maryland Right to Life (MDRTL) and cosponsored by several Maryland pro-life ministries. The event is a Pro-life Education Convention and Awards Banquet, which will be hosted at the Baltimore Inner Harbor Holiday Inn, beginning at 9 a.m., and concluding with a reception and banquet at 6 p.m. The convention will bring together local and national pro-life experts speaking on a broad range of topics, so that you can learn what you need to know about critical pro-life issues. For more information or to request a registration packet, call MDRTL at (410) 269-6397 or (301) 858-8304 or e-mail mdrtl@mdrtl.org.

more to come

On Friday, Dec. 9, the Greater Baltimore Crisis Pregnancy Center is hosting a benefit concert featuring GLAD, America's most enduring contemporary vocal band. Call (410) 243-8680 for more information.

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