Now - applications due, but still accepting them (February)- National Right to Life Academy, a six-week summer training class in Washington, D.C., for college students. Has received rave reviews from all the students who have attended.  See the NRLC website http://www.nrlc.org/Academy/Academy.html for details. Applications are due February 15.  Scholarships are available.  Contact NRLC for admissions informations and procedures; contact Rochester Area Right to Life (621-4690) regarding scholarships.

Monday, March 1.  Deadline for applications for the October 17   Rochester Pure Fashion Show. - A Celebration of Style and Virtue
                Do you want to be a model?
            Do you want to look trendy and modest?
If you are a young lady who will be in high school next year, you qualify! To apply, go to purefashion.com and click on Rochester.  Or e-mail  purefashion@rochester.rr.com. Or call (585) 383-9164   Sponsored by Regnum Christi.  To volunteer to help, call Lourdes Peckham, the team coordinator:  585 383-9164

Saturday, March 27  Deadline for applications for the RARTL Oratory Contest 2010, to be held Saturday, April 10 at 11 AM.  $300 prize for the winner, who is eligible to participate in the NY State Right to Life contest.  Winner at the state level eligible to participate at the national level.  Prepare and present a 5 – 7 minute speech on abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, or stem cell research.  For questions or application forms call RARTL at 621-4690.  Application forms are also available at www.righttoliferoch.org/oratorical.htm  Contest rules cam be found at the National Right to Life Website www.nrlc.org/Oratory/Rules.html

  Saturday, March 27.  Feast of the Annunciation.  A day to spend with others who support the Gift of Life.  Opening Mass at 9:00 AM celebrated by Fr. Tony Mugavero.  Testimony by Dr. Paul Schenck, currently the director of the Respect Life Office for the Diocese of Harrisburg.  For information call Bob or Amy Dorscheid at 729-8585 or 732-8994.

Saturday, March 27.  Family Life Conference in Yonkers, NY.  Keynote speakers Archbishop Timothy Dolan (Archishop of New York), Mrs. Helen Alvare (Professor at George Mason University School of Law), Fr. Charles P. Connor, Ph.D. (author and co-producer of several series on EWTN), Mother Agnes Mary, S.V. (Superior General of the Sisters of Life).  Admission fee $25.  For information or registration go to  http://www.flrl.org/FLConference.htm

 Friday, April 2.  Stations of the Cross in Reparation for Abortion.  Gather at McQuaid Jesuit High School Chapel, 1800 S. Clinton Ave.  Stations outside nearby, led by priests, deacons, and religious.  Peaceful, prayerful, lawful.  Call Amy Dorscheid (467-8341) for questions.

Saturday, April 10  RARTL Oratory Contest 2010.  11 AM.   Participants will be notified of the place.  Call 621-4690 for additional information.

Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24.  Maxim Sharpening is again doing a benefit for Rochester Area Right to Life, donating half of their profits to us.  Joyce and Max will be at the Quilt Show, Spring Into Color, sponsored by the Lake to Lake Quilt Guild Friday and Saturday, April 23d and 24th.  The show is at the Marcus Whitman High School Gymnasium, 4100 Baldwin Road, in Rushville, NY.  Rushville is just east of Lake Canadaigua.  (Directions are available from the office.) 
More information at http://www.lake2lakequiltguild.com/quiltshow/index.htm
Do you like to sew?  Do you have scissors and kitchen knives that need sharpening?  Have your sharpening done while you browse and maybe catch a snack.
Hours are Friday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM , and Saturday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

April, 2010.  Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat.  A healing weekend for those who have been impacted by abortion.  Specific dates available shortly.  Call Betsy at (585) 328-0648 or e-mail her at eamac@frontiernet.net.

June 23. Beginning of the National Right to Life Academy, a six-week summer training class in Washington, D.C., for college students. Has received rave reviews from all the students who have attended.  See the NRLC website http://www.nrlc.org/Academy/Academy.html for details. Applications are due February 15.  Scholarships are available.  Contact NRLC for admissions admissions and procedures; contact Rochester Area Right to Life (621-4690) regarding scholarships.

June 24, 25, and 26  National Right to Life Convention 2010.  Pittsburgh, PA.  Learn what most interests you while enjoying being with all those other pro-lifers.   http://www.nrlc.org/convention/Convo2010.pdf

Sunday, October 17  Pure Fashion Show.    Sponsored by Regnum Christi.  Time and place TBA.

Already-Enjoyed Events

Sunday, January 17.  Third Annual Sanctity of Life Celebration  Guest speaker is Joe Askins.  You do not need tickets; for additional information call (585) 743-7722.  Bethel Christian Fellowship at 321 East Avenue, 6 – 9 PM.

Sunday, December 6.  Yahweh Ballet Presents An Original Christmas Ballet Called "Savior."   Christmas is the quintessential pro-life story of “yes” to life.  Tickets are $8 Adult/$6 Children or Seniors.  At 5 pm at The Finney School, 2070 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield, NY 14526      (585) 442-7196 or www.yahwehballet.org

November 27 – 29.  Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat.  A healing weekend for those who have been impacted by abortion.  Call Betsy at (585) 328-0648 or e-mail her at eamac@frontiernet.net.

Tuesday, October 27  "P.A.C.E. Post-Abortion Healing Program and Personal Testimony" by  Jennifer Burch.  Potluck Supper and pro-life dance entertainment at the Annual Meeting hosted by Rochester Area Right to Life.  6:00 PM, doors open at 5:35. Free.  Public invited. (Click here for details. Or here for a printable PDF.)  RSVP if you can by calling RARTL at 621-4690 or e-mail RARTL@Righttoliferoch.org 

NOTE: The meeting is in the old school cafeteria, now renamed Beacon Place.  Come in the brick red door on Lighthouse Avenue.

Wednesday, October 28  Jann Armantrout speaking on “End of Life Issues” in celebration of Respect Life Month at St. Charles Borromeo.  Held in the library in the school building, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.

Saturday, October 31  The Silent No More Awareness Campaign will have a local Gathering at the 40 Days for Life Victory Celebration at 3:00PM on Sat. Oct 31^st at Susan B Anthony Square off  W. Main St. on Madison St. in Rochester.  All are welcome.  Questions?  Contact Kathy at (585) 266-3337 or silentnomorerochester@frontiernet.net . 

Saturday, October 31  40 Days for Life Victory Celebration. 
1:00   Blessing by Fr. Bush in the sanctuary of Ss. Peter and Paul Coptic Church, 720 W. Main St.
1:00 - 1:30   March for Life to Susan B. Anthony Square on Madison St.
1:30 - 2:30   Christian music/refreshments
2:30 - 3:00   Yaweh Ballet will perform "Destinies Lost"
3:00 - 3:45   Witness talks from Silent No More Awareness Campaign members.
All are invited.

Saturday, November 7, 2009    Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, hosted by the Women’s Care Center  www.RochesterWomensCare.com   Fr. Pavone will be here for TWO programs:

Saturday, November 7  Pro-Life Workshop for Priests and Deacons
11:00 AM to 1 PM at the Diplomat Party House on Lyell Ave.
There will be no charge, but reservations are required.  For further information, contact the Women’s Care Center at 865-0360. 

Saturday, November 7  Fundraiser Banquet at the Diplomat Party House on Lyell Ave.
5:00 PM  Social Hour
6:00 PM  Dinner
Reservations needed.  Tickets are  $35.  For further information, contact the Women’s Care Center at 865-0360

Wednesday, October 14  Jann Armantrout speaking on “Beginning of Life Issues” in celebration of Respect Life Month at St. Charles Borromeo.  Held in the library in the school building, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. 

Friday, September 18  LHHL Award Dinner honoring Joan Rohr of Birthright. Details at www.lhhl.org.

Tuesday, September 22   Kickoff Celebration for 40 Days for Life at Our Lady of the Americas. The public is invited.  It's a potluck supper (bring something to pass) and speakers.  Doors open at 5:30. Questions? E-mail: ROC40DFL@gmail.com or check http://www.40daysforlife.com/Rochester/

Wednesday, September 23   40 Days for Life prayer vigils begin outside Planned Parenthood on University Avenue. Sign up at the Kickoff Celebration or at http://www.40daysforlife.com/Rochester/   Questions? E-mail: ROC40DFL@gmail.com

Sunday, September 27  "A Call to Catholic Responsibility in a Hostile Government," a talk by Professor Joseph Pearce, hosted by St. Thomas More Lawyer's Guild and other sponsors.  1:30 PM St. John Fisher College - Basil #135. Free.  Contact person: Marie Polito at 872- 5337 or wpolito3 at rochester.rr.com. 

Sunday, October 4  Life Chain 2 - 3 PM starting in front of Our Lady of the Americas and stretching to Our Lady of Victory.  Come to Focus Pregnancy Help Center, 86 University Ave beginning at 1:30 to pick up sign and route map. Questions:  Mary Jost at 218-4051 or marybailey@rochester.rr.com

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