These are events that have already occurred in Rochester.  However, they may occur again, so if you're interested, check with the organizers or call RARTL for contact information.

Already Enjoyed Events 2009 and earlier!

Thursday, May 28  Birthright’s 4^th Miracle of Life event.

Tuesday, April 7  New York State Right to Life “Lobby for Life” Day. 

Saturday, April 18  Destinies Lost ... Forgiveness Found.  You may remember the performance by the Yahweh Ballet last summer.  They have rewritten this production and will be presenting it in honor of the Amanda Rose Belmont Dance for Joy’s three year anniversary.  6:30 PM (TIME CHANGE) Charles Finney School, Penfield www.destinieslost.com   

Friday, April 3  Pastor Luke Robinson, of the Quinn Chapel AME Church in Frederick, Maryland, speaking at Bethel Christian Fellowship.

Tuesday, March 31. Terri’s Day.  Terri’s Foundation and Priests for Life once again invite individuals, families, Churches and organizations to observe the "International Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Terri Schindler Schiavo, and All of Our Vulnerable Brothers and Sisters" ("Terri's Day") on March 31, the fourth anniversary of Terri's death.

March 28, 2009  “Spotlight on Life: Current Issues,” a conference sponsored by the Rochester Students for Life at the University of Rochester.   College students, high school students, and the general public are invited.

Saturday, April 25.  Pro-Life Oratorical Contest for high school juniors and seniors. 

Tuesday, March 24  Special pro-life liturgy for the Feast of the Annunciation, Fr. Tony Mugavero homilist and celebrant.  Holy Apostles Church, 530 Lyell Ave. 

Saturday, February 28.  Pro-life silent march through the streets of Rochester on the sidewalk, ending at Planned Parenthood.  Call Jose for information at 585-305-1224 or e-mail him at Roc40DFL@rochester.rr.com.

Sunday, March 8.  The Second Annual Sanctity of Life Service sponsored by Bound4Life.  Call (810) 841-1188  if you need more information.

Thursday, January 22, 2009   March for Life in Washington, DC.  Three full buses went from the area: St. Thomas the Apostle in Irondequoit, St. Johns of Rochester in Fairport, and St. Mary's Parish in Canadaigua.

Thursday, Jan 22, 2009.  Silent Prayer Vigil at Sacred Heart Cathedral on the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.  All are welcome to come and pray, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, for a greater awareness of the dignity of human life and its protection.  The vigil is from 7 PM to 8 PM.

Friday, January 16.  Afternoon of prayer for the sanctity of life.  Sandi Clawson, director of the Embracing Options pregnancy center, invites people to join them at their office at 342 Arnett Blvd for an afternoon of prayer for the sanctity of life.  It will be January 16th from noon to 5 PM, kind of an open house format.  They have various ministers who will be coming in to pray.    Call ahead to let them know if you would like to attend (235-0690).

Saturday, January 17, 2009  Pro-Life Retreat.  Spiritual Recollection and Renewal.
Come and take some time to renew your faith and prepare for the New Year! If you participate in pro-life activities in any form, or you are considering participating, you’ll want to join us as we come together to spiritually prepare ourselves to stand for life. Bring a dish to pass for lunch. We’ll provide beverages for the day.  9:00am to 4:00pm, Mass at 4:00pm, Our Lady of the Americas, (Formerly Corpus Christi), 864 Main St.. Rochester, NY, 14605.    For more info, contact Jose E. Rivera, Roc40DFL@rochester.rr.com , or 585-305-1224

Monday/Tuesday, December 8/9  National Night of Prayer for Life.  Evening Mass before the night of prayer begins and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the Church of the Holy Spirit.  For more information and/or to sign up your parish after speaking with your pastor, contact Mary Quinn at mquinn03@rochester.rr.com  

Saturday, December 6th,  Madrigalia Christmas concert www.madrigalia.com to benefit Journey Home, www.journeyhomegreece.org 

Saturday, November 22.  Presentation by Mike Kroelzer, a pro-life pharmacist .

Monday November 17   IDr. Michael Filozof, entitled " Roe v. Wade and the Corruption of Constitutional Jurisprudence:  Exposing the lack of logic in Roe v. Wade from a legal and constitutional perspective." Students for Life at the University of Rochester at 7 PM  in the Hoyt Auditorium. For more details, contact Emily Hunter, president of Students for Life, at emily.hunter@rochester.edu

November 7th., 8th. & 9th.  Rev. Denis G. Wilde, O.S.A., from Priests for Life, sponsored by Rochesterprolife.org.

Sunday, November 2  Last day of the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood on University Avenue. Between now and then check out their blog at www.40daysforlife.com/Rochester .

Sunday, November 2   40 Days for Life VICTORY CELEBRATION! 

Sunday, October 19th    Birthright Walk for Life on St. John Fisher campus, 11am—1pm.  Call 385-2100 or email BirthrightRoc@frontiernet.net for sponsor forms. 

Sunday, October 5, 2008  Life Chain. St. John the Evangelist Church on Ridge Road West.  Call Marylee for questions at 342-1177.
2 - 3 PM  Silent prayer holding signs (provided by Life Chain) on sidewalks of Ridge Road West 
2 - 3:15 PM  Holy Hour in the church 
3:15  Benediction followed by a talk and refreshments with Johnnette Benkovic. 

Saturday, October 4, 2008  Pure Fashion Show.  Want respect?  Teenage girls model current fashions for their peers.  For details, go to www.purefashion.com  then click on "where to find a program" then click on Rochester, NY.

Saturday, October 4, 2008, Johnnette Benkovic, Founder and President of Living His Life Abundantly International, www.lhla.org .  Hosted by: Women’s Care Center www.RochesterWomensCare.com. For details call 585-865-0360.

Wednesday, October 1 “Roe v. Wade and the Corruption of Constitutional Jurisprudence” a presentation by Dr. Michael Filozof, an adjunct professor of  political science at Niagara County Community College.  His title for the talk reflects his conviction that the justices in many cases “have chosen to substitute their own personal preferences for the text of the Constitution” and have indeed corrupted the judicial process.  Rochester Area Right to Life Annual Meeting.  All are invited.   7:00 PM at the Greece Town Hall on Long Pond.  Call 621-4690 if questions.

Wednesday, September 24.  First day of 40 Days for Life fall campaign in 173 cities nationwide. Rochester will have 40 days of prayer and fasting for supporters, a round-the-clock prayer vigil at an abortion site, and an educational outreach to the community.  Planners and organizers needed now (!) through August into September.  Campaign ends on November 2.   National info at www.40daysforlife.com. Local site is www.40daysforlife.com/Rochester and you can sign up for the vigil there.  For local information call 305-1224 or e-mail Jose E. Rivera at ROC40DFL@rochester.rr.com

Saturday, September 20   "Shop for a Cause" day.  For $5.00 (proceeds go directly to Journey Home) you will receive a coupon for 10-20% off purchases all day!  You also can enter for a chance to win a $500.00 gift card.  Journey Home (the comfort care home for the dying) is participating in this fundraiser.  If you would like to help Journey Home, e-mail them at journeyhome@rochester.rr.com  or stop at the house and pick up a coupon.  994 Long Pond Rd.  14626   (corner of Vintage and Long Pond) 

Friday, September 19  Rev. Duane R. Motley awarded the Leo Holmsten Human Life Award at a dinner at the Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 East Main Street in Rochester.  6:00 PM reception and exhibits  6:45 Dinner.  Details at www.lhhl.org or call (585)342-4175.

Saturday, September 13, 2008    NYSRTL Convention at the Ramada Inn, New Hartford, New York.   Some of the speakers are  Wesley J. Smith (author and attorney), Dr. Paul Burne (neonatologist and pediatrician), Eve Sanchez Silver (former Susan Komen Foundation board member), Oliva Gans (American Victims of Abortion), and Matt Nelligan (a teacher suing over discrimination because of his pro-life beliefs).  Visit www.nysrighttolife.org for more information or to register. Or call NYSRTL at (518) 434-1293.

Sunday, August 24  Life: Being A Voice for the Voiceless  A Celebration of Life, Women, and Children.  Music and dance in defense of unborn children.  Hosted by the Amanda Rose Belmont Dance for Joy Studio.   www.dfjballet.com .

July 3 - 5   National Right to Life Convention in Arlington, VA.  including National Oratory Contest

June 30 – August 9, 2008  National Right to Life Academy.  “For committed pro-life college students interested in obtaining a quality education on the life issues. We are seeking dedicated young people willing to invest the necessary time and effort to learn everything they can to make a difference for life!”  Scholarships available.

Friday, May 23  Dull scissors and knives? Get them sharpened and benefit Rochester Area Right to Life, Friday, May 23, 9 AM - 3 PM.  

Tuesday, April 29, 2008  New York State Right to Life Lobby for Life Day. Karen Cross, Political Director for the NRLC: "Regretting Roe: From Tears to Triumph"  On-site training in reaching legislators and influencing the law and public policy.  For details see www.nysrighttolife.org .

March 11  Catholic Conference Public Policy Day.  Details from the New York State Catholic Conference ( www.nyscatholic.org and click the “Public Policy Day” icon to sign up).

Saturday, March 8    2008 Pro-Life Youth Day.  Featured Speakers – Bobby Schindler and Heather Gemmen Wilson.  11 AM to 4 PM  in Albany, NY, presented by the NYS Right to Life Educational Trust.  Details?  Check out http://www.nysrighttolife.org/youth%20day%202008/2008_youth_day.htm

February 10, 2008  Pure Fashion Show information session.   To get details and find out how to register, go to www.purefashion.com  then click on "where to find a program" then click on Rochester, NY.  Hurry!

Tuesday, January 22  Holy Hour to End Abortions.  Adoration, Rosary and Benediction.  7 – 8 PM St. John the Evangelist church at 2400 Ridge Road West in Greece.

Monday, January 21  -  Bus transportation for the Jan 22 Washington March for Life

Rochester: From St. Thomas the Apostle, 4536 St. Paul Blvd., Irondequoit;  Bus leaves at 10 PM.  Pre-departure service at 9 PM – public is invited.  Reservations or questions call Mary Jo at (585) 342-3216 or e-mail dhayes13@rochester.rr.com

Canadaigua: From St. Mary’s Church, 95 N. Main St., Canadaigua.  Bus leaves at 10 PM.  Contact Fran Flugel at (585) 924-7051 or faflugel@frontiernet.net

Sunday January 20  First Annual Life Celebration sponsored by Bound4Life Rochester, a newly organized chapter group that conducts silent prayer at various locations.  The speaker: Kent Murawski.  He is the director of BASIC, Brothers And Sisters In Christ, a network of Christian groups established on college campuses all through out the Northeast region. 6 PM Bethel Christian Fellowship, 321 East Avenue, Rochester.  To contact the local Bound4Life: e-mail bound4liferoc@gmail.com

Saturday, Nov.10th, 2007  Fundraiser banquet for the Women's Care Center

October 30, 2007.  Rochester Area Right to Life Annual Meeting.  Greece Town Hall at 7:30 PM.  Meet friends and neighbors and get another nugget of knowledge to take home.

October 13, 2007.  Walk for Life for Birthright.  A great way for families and church/community groups to support life.  Call 385-2100 for more information. 

Oct 7, 2007  National Life Chain Sunday   http://www.nationallifechain.org/

September 21, 2007.  Leo Holmsten Human Life Award Dinner.

Saturday, September 15, 2007  Fundraising Garage Sale!!! Feminists Choosing Life of New York is hosting a huge, multi-family garage sale, 9 AM to 5 PM at 1675 Clover St.
 Would you like to make a donation to the sale to benefit Feminists Choosing Life?  Please drop off items to 1675 Clover Street by September 11^th and place them in right side of garage
Questions?  Please email: lmshannie@yahoo.com

Wednesday, September 19, 7pm  Organizational informational meeting for the National Life Chain.  St. John the Evangelist Church of Greece, 2400 Ridge Road West.   For information anyone can call or email Marylee Wilk at 342-1177 or mwilk@rochester.rr.com

Sunday Aug 26th, 2007   ATV Ride – Bring your ATV and ride our 4.3 miles of trails.  Then eat! This is a fundraiser for physical therapy for Paul Rudat as he continues to reap the benefits of Adult Stem Cell treatment.
When: 12 noon to 5pm,  $20 includes cook out
Where: Storie Farm, 3620 Yautzy Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Directions: It’s off highway 5, east of Canadaigua, about 4 miles past Canadaigua Walmart.  Heading east toward Geneva, turn right onto Yautzy, go 1/2 mile down..driveway is right there.  For additional information contact Dave Storie (585) 755-0364

April 6, Good Friday.  Stations of the Cross in Reparation for Abortion.  

March 26, 2007.  6:30 PM  Pro-Life Mass followed by refreshments.  Church of the Annunciation, 1754 Norton Street near Goodman.  Fr. Tony Mugavero is the celebrant.  (April 2 note:  Those who turned out on a damp, chilly evening were much encouraged by Fr. Tony's message and by the support and fellowship of the other attendees.)

March 29, 2007.  Miracle of Life event for Birthright.  By invitation.  Call Birthright at 385-2100 for details. 

October 22, 2006  Olivia Gans, "Silent Tears and Broken Hearts, The Legacy of Legal Abortion in America."  RARTL Annual Meeting 

October 15, 2006  Dr. David Prentice, "Science and Ethics of Stem Cells," the Inaugural Event for the Adult Stem Cells Initiatives group at the Academy of Medicine on East Avenue.

Updated on RARTL September, 2009