Life Lines™
Annapolis, MD | October 14, 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
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. |
this week - pregnancy center events
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.
The Hagerstown Area Pregnancy Center (HAPC), a life-affirming medical clinic, will host its Grand Re-opening on Sunday, Oct. 16. Guests will be received between 2 and 3 p.m. Please come and see what has and is happening at the HAPC and our ultrasound machine, which was provided by donations from the community and Focus on the Family. The HAPC is located at 109 West Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD. For more information, call (301) 739-8717.
stem cell research, etc.
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 7 a.m., Senator Sam Brownback will speak to the Men's Leadership Forum about "The Debate Over Destructive Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research." The event will take place at the Army-Navy Club, located at 901 17th St. NW, Washington, D.C. The cost is $40, which includes a buffet breakfast beginning at 7 a.m., and Sen. Brownback's talk at 7:30, followed by Q&A. For additional information, or to register, visit http://www.mensleadershipforum.org.
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.
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.
communion breakfast
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.
pro-life lectures
Presented by Defend Life, Barry Sullivan, a nuclear engineer and father of two adopted children, will give a pro-life talk, "Sowing Seeds in the Fields of Life and Harvesting a Lifetime of Joy," at the following locations: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m., at the Patapsco Knights of Columbus Council, Cantonsville, MD. Contact Joe Healey, (410) 788-4325. Friday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m., at the Church of the Annunciation Parish Hall, Washington, DC. Contact Missy Smith, (202) 337-1966. Mr. Sullivan's talk will include inspiring stories about his experiences with pro-life activities, politics and everyday life.
Additionally, from Tuesday, Nov. 15 - Thursday, Nov. 17, Molly Kelly, the heroic founder of the chastity movement, and Mark Houck, are available to speak. To schedule them to speak at your church or school, please contact Mary Anne Czapla, (410) 256-9070.
appreciation night
The Fourth Annual Pro-Life Appreciation Night will be Thursday, Oct. 27, 7-11 p.m. Sponsored by the Law Office of Peroutka and Peroutka, the event will take place at Michael's Eight Avenue, 7220 Grayburn Dr., Glen Burnie, MD. The featured speaker is pro-life champion Alen Keyes. Tickets are available by calling Brigitte Smith at (410) 768-2280 ext. 233. A $25 donation includes great food, drink, music and the best company. If you are a student, religious, clergy or cannot afford the donation, we will attempt to secure you a sponsor.
life chain
A Life Chain will take place in Rockville, MD, at 966 Hungerford Dr. and North Campus Dr., on Sunday, Nov. 6. Contact Cathy Roth, (301) 972- 5444.
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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