CATHOLICS AT THE CAPITOL - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010
It will be a Lobby Day for Illinois FOCA too!
We NEED Pro-Lifers out there as well!
We still have openings on our bus…please join us!
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The Diocesan Life Office will be sponsoring a bus to the
Catholics at the Capitol event on March 3, 2010.
Cost to attend is $20.00 per person.
See the Life Office Webpage for full details www.dioceseofjoliet.org/life/
or call Mary Scholp in the Life Office at (630) 718-2121.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
FEBRUARY 17- MARCH 28, 2010
Forty Days for Life Prayer Vigil will take place at the following location:
Access Health Center, 1700 75th Street, Downers Grove, IL
5 AM – 5 PM
For further details visit:
http://www.40daysforlife.com/downersgrove/
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MASSES FOR LIFE
In conjunction with the Forty Days for Life, there will a daily Mass offered for Life.
Please visit www.dioceseofjoliet.org/life for Mass locations and times.
EVENTS:
- Friday, February 19, 2010, 7:00 PM, Celebration of Life Film Festival: Immaculate Conception Elmhurst Respect Life Ministry is hosting a FREE Film Festival in the Costello Hall at Immaculate Conception High School. "Come What May" will be shown on this movie night. Immaculate Conception High School's address is 217 S. Cottage Hill in Elmhurst. For further information contact Deacon John Feeley at (630) 834-8372.
- Saturday, February 20, 2010, 9:00 AM: Monthly Protest at Planned Parenthood: Join the protest at Planned Parenthood, 3051 E. New York Street. Picket signs will be provided. These monthly protests punctuate the ongoing Life Support effort, offering prayer and assistance for Planned Parenthood clients every hour the facility is open. For further information visit http://fvfapp.org.
- Friday, February 26, 2010, 7 PM, "What are the Pro-Life issues" of today?: Please come and hear Father Thomas Milota speak about the pro-life issues in society today. Father is the pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul in Naperville, and the Director of the Diocese of Joliet Life Office. He is at the forefront to defend life at all stages. Father Milota will speak at St. Joan of Arc Parish, in the Parish Center, 820 Division St., Lisle. A free will offering will be accepted for the Diocese of Joliet Life Office. Please contact Carole Gassett at (630) 960-2916, with any questions.
- Thursday, March 25, 2010, 8:15 AM: Laity for Life Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton, 2220 Lisson Rd. Naperville. All are welcome to attend.
- Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9 AM to 3 PM, Lenten Day Retreat for Healthcare Workers: The Council of Catholic Nurses, Diocese of Joliet, would like to invite all nurses, healthcare workers, caregivers, families and friends. The theme is “Nursing with the Hands of Jesus: A Guide to Nurses for Divine Mercy.” It will be held at the
- Friday, April 2, 2010, Good Friday Prayers for Life will take place at the following clinics:
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Advantage Clinic, 203 E. Irving Park Road, Wood Dale
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Fr. Jarosz will lead the faithful in prayer at Aanchor Medical Center, 1186 Roosevelt Rd. Glen Ellyn.
Please watch our website for up-to-date information.
- Friday, April 9, 2010, 7:00 PM, Celebration of Life Film Festival: Immaculate Conception Elmhurst Respect Life Ministry is hosting a FREE Film Festival in the Costello Hall at Immaculate Conception High School. "The Jeweler Shop" will be the final movie shown. Immaculate Conception High School's address is 217 S. Cottage Hill in Elmhurst. For further information contact Deacon John Feeley at (630) 834-8372.
- Friday, May 7, Saturday, May 8, & Sunday, May 9, 2010, ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES: The intention for this Rosary will be for the end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons. In order to be a participant, a person will need to pray at least one Rosary for the above-stated intention, and the Rosary will need to be prayed on May 7th, 8th, or 9th. People are encouraged to pray more than one Rosary, but this is not required. The Friday, May 7th date is particularly intended for students to pray the Rosary at schools. The Sunday, May 9th date is particularly intended for people at parishes to pray the Rosary before or after Masses. To register go to www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org or to send a registration form to Saint Michael the Archangel Organization, PO Box 41257, Memphis, Tennessee 38174.
- Monday, July 26, 2010, 8:15 AM, Laity for Life Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton, 2220 Lisson Rd. Naperville. All are welcome to attend.
- Saturday, November 13, 2010, Laity for Life Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton, 2220 Lisson Rd. Naperville. All are welcome to attend.
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES AT ABORTION CLINICS:
Access Health Center LTD, 1700 75th St., Downers Grove, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday 7:00 AM to Noon, Wednesday, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM, Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. For further information contact: Barb Smith (630) 778-0270.
Join SS. Peter and Paul Parish as they pray the Rosary every Tuesday at 2:00 PM, outside of Planned Parenthood located at New York Street and Oakhurst Drive in Aurora.
Planned Parenthood, 3051 E. New York, Aurora – to schedule a time to pray during PP's business hours visit www.familiesagainstplannedparenthood.org or contact Mary Vilim at mjvilim@gmail.com.
ACU Clinic, 736 N. York Rd., Hinsdale, Tuesday, 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Thursday, 7:30 AM and Noon to 1:00 PM, Saturdays – Sidewalk Counselors 5:30 AM – 8:00 AM. For further information contact: Lynn Benz at (708) 296-2830 or lynnbenz@sbcglobal.net.
Aanchor Medical Center, 1186 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn. Wednesday, 7:45 AM – 10:00 AM, Saturday, 7:45 AM – 10:00 AM. For further information contact: Carol Wright at (630) 469-2165.
Advantage Clinic, 203 E. Irving Park Rd, Wood Dale, Monthly on 1st Friday 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 3rd Wednesday 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, and every Saturday 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. For further information contact: Fran Fortier at (630) 529-5837.
Every Saturday, 8 AM – 10:30 AM, Aanchor Abortion Center, 1186 Roosevelt Rd., Glenn Ellyn. Join Fr. Jarosz to prayer for a minute, half hour, or hour. Bring your rosary or stand quietly in prayer.
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Rev. Thomas Milota, Director
Mary Scholp, Administrative Assistant
JoAnne Mehon, Administrative Assistant
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Life Office
Diocese of Joliet
36 N. Ellsworth St.
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630)718-2121
FAX: (630) 355-1179
