Sunday, March 15, 2009 Sidewalk counseling is NOT required as part of the 40 Days for Life Campaign, but many have inquired about it! We will watch the video of Msgr. Reilly who explains the Helpers' prayerful and loving approach to sidewalk counseling. We will also have materials to read. Hope you can come! Please help spread the word!
February 7 -Saturday - Cast a Vision Gathering
Where: St. Agnes Parish, 1914 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA
When: February 7,2009 2pm to 4pm
Join us as we share the vision, strategy, and objectives for this Spring 09 Campaign.
We are offering a training session to show how to effectively draw more prolifers to peaceful prayer at the abortion mills by offering tested tips on how best to get your parish or group involved for the most success. For more info contact Audrey Zimmernann at 571-216-9577.
February 24 - Kick-Off Rally
Where: Falls Church Healthcare abortion site, 900 S. Washington Street
When: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7pm - 8:30 pm
Guest speakers: Nancy Tanner of Silent No More, Peter Shinn of Pro-Life Unity, local clergy
Yes we can! End abortion through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil, and community outreach. Join us as we kick-off this life-saving campaign for 40 days!
What: Sidewalk Counseling video including Training Booklets and materials
Video: By Msgr. Philip J. Reilly entitled "Let the Little Children Come to Me" from Helpers of God's Precious Infants http://www.helpersbrooklynny.org/
Time: 2 - 4:30 PM
Place: St. Anges Church, Lower level of Church, 1914 N. Randolph St., Arlington, VA
Pro-Life Mass and Rosary Procession
Time: 7:00 AM
Saint James Church
Celebrant: Fr. Daniel F. Hanley
Rosary procession will be on foot through the City of Falls Church, from Saint James Church to the abortion clinic at 900 South Washington Street (approximately 2.5 miles round-trip).
This special event will be held in honor of the Annunciation, the moment when God became a human embryo in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It will be held a few days before the feast.
All are welcome and encouraged to participate!
For more information, contact: Richard Hunter at 703-241-1424 or cacciatore@hotmail.com.
March 28 -Saturday - Lifeguard Sidewalk Counseling Training Session
Where: St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, Music Room
5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Who: This is for potential counselors, and those who have no intention of counseling. Learn how to persuade an abortion-bound mother into giving life to her baby.
All pro-lifers are invited to come learn how to prayerfully support counselors while at the abortion clinic. Promote Life through prayerful public witness.
Experienced counselors will teach prospective counselors how to talk an abortion-minded woman out of an abortion. Promote Life through prayerful direct action.
Over 500 babies saved from local abortion sites in DC, MD, VA!
April 5 - Sunday - Victory Rally
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