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Annapolis, MD | November 11, 2005

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this weekend: pro-life conference, convention

A conference titled “The Gospel of Life and the Theology of the Body: John Paul II as Interpreter of the Second Vatican Council” will take place at Catholic University of America's Pryzbyla Center 7- 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, and 9-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12. Sponsored by the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, the conference will mark the anniversary of two vital Church documents, Gaudium et Spes (1965) and Evangelium Vitae (1995). Admission to the conference is $25/person, $40/couple or $10/student. To download a schedule of the conference, click here. For more information, contact Nick Bagileo, (202) 526-9693.

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 download a schedule, click here. To contact MDRTL, call (410) 269-6397 or (301) 858-8304 or e-mail mdrtl@mdrtl.org.

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 three job openings. All applicants must be pro-life and committed Christians. If you are interested, fax a resume to (301) 770-0538, or e-mail Gail Tierney at gail@rcpc.org.
· Physician, physician's assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP): This is a part-time, paid position with benefits. Applicants must have a current license. Responsibilities will include providing sonograms and counseling for abortion-vulnerable clients, performing STD testing, overseeing and training medical volunteers, and providing outreach to the medical community. Ultrasound training will be provided, but preference will be given to applicants who have ultrasound experience.
· Director for our abstinence program: This is a full-time, paid position with benefits. Applicants must have strong communication and public speaking skills and be convinced abstinence is the only means to sexual health outside of marriage. A strong, biblical understanding of God’s plan for sex and the ability to testify to your convictions and lifestyle are integral elements of the teaching.
· Development Assistant: This will be a part-time, paid position with benefits. Responsibilities will include cultivating individual donor and church relations, managing a speaker's bureau, managing the church liaisons, locating event sponsors, recruiting event volunteers, and related administrative work. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in marketing/public relations (or related field) or equivalent experience. Must possess strong communication skills and be a self-starter.

adoption month event

On Saturday, Nov. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., an Adoption Month Multicultural Event will be hosted at Bethel Korean Presbyterian Church, Ellicott City, MD. The cost is $15/family, or $10/couple, which includes a "Taste of Korea," a raffle, and admission to cultural performances. A silent auction will also be held. The event is sponsored by Catholic Charities and presented by Domestic and International Adoptions. For more information, contact Ellen Warnock, (410) 659- 4050.

why be chaste?

Molly Kelly, the heroic founder of the chastity movement, and Mark Houck of Generation Life, will be in the Washington area and presenting "Chastity: The New Sexual Revolution," at the following times and locations:
· Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 9000 Warfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882. Contact: Missy Smith 202-337-1966.
· Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lower Parish Hall, 8240 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21236. Contact: Mary Anne Czapla 410-256-9070.

Speaker Jason Evert will present "Romance without Regrets" to teens and parents at the following times and locations:
· Monday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., at Mount St. Joseph’s High School, 4403 Frederick Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229.
· Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., at St. Stephen's Church, 8030 Bradshaw Rd., Bradshaw, MD 21087. RSVP to Kellie Reynolds (410) 592-7294.
· Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., at St. Louis Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029.
· Thursday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., at Mount de Sales Academy, 700 Academy Rd., Baltimore, MD 21228.
For more information, click here.

volunteer, support pregnancy centers

Interested in volunteering your time to help support women choose life? The Northwest Center will be holding a volunteer training for those interested in becoming pregnancy help counselors and supporting pro-life work within the community, on Saturday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at The Catholic University of America's campus ministry office. Bilingual skills are especially helpful but not required. For more information and to register for the training, please contact Jenny or Lexie at (202) 483-7008 or northwes tcenter@verizon.net.

The Gabriel Project is opening a Transitional Maternity Home in Gaithersburg. They are having an open house on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. For more information, call (301) 262-9011 or e-mail gp.director@v erizon.net.

The Northwest Center will participate in the 18th annual Fannie Mae Foundation Help The Homeless Walk on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on Saturday, Nov. 19, beginning at 9 a.m. You can support The Northwest Center Maternity Home Program by choosing "NHOME" as the beneficiary organization, your entrance fee and all funds raised will go directly towards serving homeless pregnant women and women with young children in Washington, DC. For more information and to register, click here.

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.

healing retreat

A Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat will be presented in Northern Virginia, beginning Friday, Nov. 18 and ending Sunday, Nov. 20. The retreat weekend, designed for a small group of participants, offers a supportive, confidential atmosphere and "a psychological and spiritual journey for healing after abortion." For more information, click here, or contact Miriam, (703) 729-7998.

college and young adult events

"Embryonic Stem Cell Research - A Closer Look" will be presented on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Riordan's Pub, located at 26 Market Space, Annapolis, MD. The speaker will be Anthony R. Souza, MTS, President & CEO of Pro-Life Maryland. The talk is part of a "Theology on Tap" series for young adults (20s and 30s) sponsored by St. Mary's Parish, Annapolis. "Happy hour" begins at 6:30 p.m., and the talk begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by Q&A and socializing. For more information, click here.

On Saturday, January 21, 2006, the 19th American Collegians for Life Conference will be hosted at the Pryzbyla Center of Catholic University of America. Young pro-lifers in college or high school (juniors or seniors) can receive a special discounted rate of $35 The early- bird registration fee, which includes all meals and conference material, has been extended through a special coupon code, "EARLY1." This coupon will only be active through mid-November, so register today. For more information, contact Jeremiah Egger, (617) 447-0523, or visit http://www.aclife.org/conference.html.