If you participated in Scranton's 40 days for Life Campaign adn your namd ans hours do not appear here please contact lifeissues@hotmail.comor 40daysforlifescranton@live.com to report your hours. We would like to have as complete a picture as possible of those who participated and cannot do so without everyone reporting in. Thanks. Sue Cirba
Saturday (October 4)
1 p.m. 9 people Jimmy P, Terri S, Kathleen (from Hawley) Betty R, Dori L, Trudy from the Raphael group; Mary Ann from St. Raphael group; Cathy M and Theresa B
Monday, October 6
Noontime – 12:35 p.m. Donna
4:45 p.m.- 5"35 Fr. Denis Gordon, FSSP from St. Michael’s Church, with Joan W at 5:15 p.m. Tara R, Nancy D, Dora F. and Sonna D.
Tuesday, October 7
Gretchen O. and St. Raphael’s Group
Wed, October 8
Noon - Nancy, Mary Grace, Joe C, Gerri (till 1 p.m.)
12:30 Donna D., joined Jim P.
12:45 Theresa
4:25 p.m. Jerry G, Barbara W for about an hour.
5:15 p.m. I saw a group of about 6 (looked like Our Lady of Abington prayer group).
Mr. Edward D told me he prays before 8 a.m. Daily Mass at the site.
Week Two
October 9, 2008
12 Noon Nancy and Mary Alice and Barbara B and elderly man.
12:30 Donna D. till 1 p.m.
12:45 Jim, Laura, Jennifer, Barbara
Note: I was told by Nancy that there were 2 women who arrived from Hazleton; prayed in the car, and then joined Nancy & Mary Alice
(she didn’t catch their names. They told her that they arrived about 11:40 and asked mailman where they pray he directed them to the site.)
Fri.Oct. 10,
1-2pm Mary Ann R. and children, and members of Catholic Homeschoolers of Northeast PA.about 30
Sat. Oct. 11
12 - Sue C.
America Needs Fatima Rosary which will meet at 1:00 at Cathedral Prayer Garden, walk and pray outside of PP then proceed around the block.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Important Prayer Request
Spread the word that Sarah Palin asks that everyone pray Psalm 27 for her daily. It is a very powerful Psalm and in conjunction with our work we need prayer like never before.
God bless you
TRUST IN GOD (of David.)
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
who should I fear?
The Lord is my life's refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?
When evildoers come at me
to devour my flesh,
My foes and my enemies
themselves stumble and fall.
Though an army encamp against me,
and heart will not fear;
Though war be waged upon me,
even then will I trust
One thing I ask of the Lord;
this I seek:
To dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
That I may gaze on the loveliness of
the Lord
and contemplate his temple.
For he will hide me in his abode
in the day of trouble;
He will conceal me in the shelter of his
tent,
he will set me high upon a rock.
Even now my head is held high
above my enemies on every side.
And I will offer in his tent
sacrifices with shouts of gladness;
I will sing and chant praise to the Lord.
Hear, O Lord, the sound of my call;
have pity on me, and answer me.
Of you my heart speaks; you my
glance seeks;
your presence, O Lord, I seek.
Hide not your face from me;
do not in anger repel your servant.
You are my helper: cast me not off;
forsake me not, O God my savior,
Though my father and mother forsake
me,
yet will the Lord receive me.
Show me, O Lord, your way,
and lead me on a level path,
because of my adversaries.
Give me not up to the wishes of my
foes;
for false witnesses have risen up
against me,
and such as breathe out violence.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of
the Lord
in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the
Lord.
God bless you
TRUST IN GOD (of David.)
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
who should I fear?
The Lord is my life's refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?
When evildoers come at me
to devour my flesh,
My foes and my enemies
themselves stumble and fall.
Though an army encamp against me,
and heart will not fear;
Though war be waged upon me,
even then will I trust
One thing I ask of the Lord;
this I seek:
To dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
That I may gaze on the loveliness of
the Lord
and contemplate his temple.
For he will hide me in his abode
in the day of trouble;
He will conceal me in the shelter of his
tent,
he will set me high upon a rock.
Even now my head is held high
above my enemies on every side.
And I will offer in his tent
sacrifices with shouts of gladness;
I will sing and chant praise to the Lord.
Hear, O Lord, the sound of my call;
have pity on me, and answer me.
Of you my heart speaks; you my
glance seeks;
your presence, O Lord, I seek.
Hide not your face from me;
do not in anger repel your servant.
You are my helper: cast me not off;
forsake me not, O God my savior,
Though my father and mother forsake
me,
yet will the Lord receive me.
Show me, O Lord, your way,
and lead me on a level path,
because of my adversaries.
Give me not up to the wishes of my
foes;
for false witnesses have risen up
against me,
and such as breathe out violence.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of
the Lord
in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the
Lord.
Scranton Bishop Unexpectedly Visits Forum, Repudiates False Teachings on Catholic Voting
Scranton Bishop Unexpectedly Visits Forum, Repudiates False Teachings on Catholic Voting: "Parishioners of St. John’s church in Scranton were discussing a statement that had been produced by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) that some argue lends itself to the interpretation that Catholics can vote for pro-abortion candidates under certain circumstances. They were taken aback, however, when Bishop Joseph Martino arrived at the forum unannounced and told his flock, “No USCCB document is relevant in this diocese. The USCCB doesn’t speak for me.”
An eyewitness said that the bishop told his audience that he had voted against the USCCB statement, titled “Faithful Citizenship,” and described it as a consensus document “written to mean all things to all people.”"
An eyewitness said that the bishop told his audience that he had voted against the USCCB statement, titled “Faithful Citizenship,” and described it as a consensus document “written to mean all things to all people.”"
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Signs of Hope?
From the National 40 days for Life Blog:
Does God still offer signs and wonders in our present day? Some people say He doesn’t do that sort of thing any more. Or does He?
In January, David Bereit posted a short video on YouTube that I had taken during the March for Life in Washington, DC It was a cloudy day… until the very end of the march when the sun came out and a rainbow appeared over the Supreme Court building. I — and many others in attendance —saw this rainbow as a sign of hope that God was watching over and blessing our efforts.
This Fall, John and his family, who were driving through a pouring rain to pray at an abortion facility in Methuen, Massachusetts. When they got to the abortion center, the rain stopped — and a rainbow appeared.
Would you believe we now have two more rainbow reports from 40 Days for Life vigils? In Southfield, Michigan, Bishop John Quinn was going to join the 40 Days for Life team for a rally. When the bishop arrived about 15 minutes before the start of the event, it was pouring.
“We brought an umbrella over to him but he said that the Lord would stop the rain for us,” “Sure enough, five minutes prior to start time the rain cleared up and a huge rainbow came out — a sure sign from God.”
In Birmingham, Alabama prayer team had a particularly rough day recently. “We were present at Planned Parenthood while so many children were being aborted,” she said, “while the Planned Parenthood employees laughed and mocked our people.” She said the team really struggled under a very oppressive weight all day.
The next day, Ed — another member of prayer team — saw something that restored his hope. “It was a beautiful rainbow. After feeling so overwhelmed the previous day and praying almost constantly for hope and an increase of peace, this beautiful rainbow showed me the way home.”
Does God still offer signs and wonders in our present day? Some people say He doesn’t do that sort of thing any more. Or does He?
In January, David Bereit posted a short video on YouTube that I had taken during the March for Life in Washington, DC It was a cloudy day… until the very end of the march when the sun came out and a rainbow appeared over the Supreme Court building. I — and many others in attendance —saw this rainbow as a sign of hope that God was watching over and blessing our efforts.
This Fall, John and his family, who were driving through a pouring rain to pray at an abortion facility in Methuen, Massachusetts. When they got to the abortion center, the rain stopped — and a rainbow appeared.
Would you believe we now have two more rainbow reports from 40 Days for Life vigils? In Southfield, Michigan, Bishop John Quinn was going to join the 40 Days for Life team for a rally. When the bishop arrived about 15 minutes before the start of the event, it was pouring.
“We brought an umbrella over to him but he said that the Lord would stop the rain for us,” “Sure enough, five minutes prior to start time the rain cleared up and a huge rainbow came out — a sure sign from God.”
In Birmingham, Alabama prayer team had a particularly rough day recently. “We were present at Planned Parenthood while so many children were being aborted,” she said, “while the Planned Parenthood employees laughed and mocked our people.” She said the team really struggled under a very oppressive weight all day.
The next day, Ed — another member of prayer team — saw something that restored his hope. “It was a beautiful rainbow. After feeling so overwhelmed the previous day and praying almost constantly for hope and an increase of peace, this beautiful rainbow showed me the way home.”
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The Diocese of Scranton - 40 days Interview
Donna Davis and Sue Cirba were interviewed on the September edition of Our Faith Our Diocese concerning the 40 days for Life campaign. In case you missed it, you may watch the interview on the computer. Remember, it is the September 2008 Program. Visit:
The Diocese of Scranton
The Diocese of Scranton
Friday, October 10, 2008
California approves nurse-assisted suicide
Somehow I missed this one - California Governor approves assisted suicide. Add California to the list of states I won't be visiting.
"SACRAMENTO – California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has officially approved an assisted suicide measure allowing nurses to sedate, dehydrate and starve depressed or confused individuals they consider to be 'terminally ill.'" For more visit:
California approves nurse-assisted suicide:
"SACRAMENTO – California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has officially approved an assisted suicide measure allowing nurses to sedate, dehydrate and starve depressed or confused individuals they consider to be 'terminally ill.'" For more visit:
California approves nurse-assisted suicide:
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Week One Sept. 24- Oct. 1 Prayer Vigil Hours Reported
Week One Those who reported their prayer hours from Sept. 24- Wed. Oct. 1
If you did not report your hours for the past week or the current week, e-mail lifeissues@hotmail.com
Wed. Oct. 1 - 12-12:30 Donna, Nancy, Mary Grace,Elanor
12:45-2:00 - Theresa
1:00 - 2:00 - St. Raphael group, Joan, Genivieve, Carol, Catherine,
Mary Barbara, Betty and Steve
2:00-3:00 Rita
5:00 Liz and prayer group members, Jennifer
Tues. Sept. 30 - 8:30- 9:00 - Donna, Mary Grace, Catherine,Nancy
9:00-10:00 - Margaret + one
12- 12:30 Donna
1:00-2:00 - Theresa, Jerry, Charles
6-7 Father Ed
Mon. Sept. 29 - 10:00- 11:00 - Theresa, Dr. D., Joe, St. Anthony group
11:00-12:00 - Catherine
12:00-12:30 - Donna
1:00 - 2:00 - Nancy, Mary Grace
5:00 - Donna, Nancy, Tara, Patrick
Sun. Sept. 28 - off
Sat. Sept. 27- 10-11 Sue and Ada
11-12:00 Mary Ann and Jim, Donna
Fri. Sept. 26 - 12-12:30 Donna
12:45-2:00 - Theresa, Mary Barbara
3 - 4 - Father Ed and Joe
Thurs. Sept. 25 - 12-12:30 Donna and Elanor, Terri, Jerry, Jean
Wed. Sept. 24 - Mass at St. Peter's cathedral attended by more than 250 people.
Candlelight vigil by 200 in Rosary procession to Planned Parenthood
If you did not report your hours for the past week or the current week, e-mail lifeissues@hotmail.com
Wed. Oct. 1 - 12-12:30 Donna, Nancy, Mary Grace,Elanor
12:45-2:00 - Theresa
1:00 - 2:00 - St. Raphael group, Joan, Genivieve, Carol, Catherine,
Mary Barbara, Betty and Steve
2:00-3:00 Rita
5:00 Liz and prayer group members, Jennifer
Tues. Sept. 30 - 8:30- 9:00 - Donna, Mary Grace, Catherine,Nancy
9:00-10:00 - Margaret + one
12- 12:30 Donna
1:00-2:00 - Theresa, Jerry, Charles
6-7 Father Ed
Mon. Sept. 29 - 10:00- 11:00 - Theresa, Dr. D., Joe, St. Anthony group
11:00-12:00 - Catherine
12:00-12:30 - Donna
1:00 - 2:00 - Nancy, Mary Grace
5:00 - Donna, Nancy, Tara, Patrick
Sun. Sept. 28 - off
Sat. Sept. 27- 10-11 Sue and Ada
11-12:00 Mary Ann and Jim, Donna
Fri. Sept. 26 - 12-12:30 Donna
12:45-2:00 - Theresa, Mary Barbara
3 - 4 - Father Ed and Joe
Thurs. Sept. 25 - 12-12:30 Donna and Elanor, Terri, Jerry, Jean
Wed. Sept. 24 - Mass at St. Peter's cathedral attended by more than 250 people.
Candlelight vigil by 200 in Rosary procession to Planned Parenthood
Friday, September 26, 2008
Sidewalk Story from Day 3 of the National Campaign
Jennifer reports seeing a woman leaving the abortion center crying hysterically. She learned the woman was five months pregnant “and they injected the heart of her baby with a medication to make it die.” She has to return tomorrow to complete the abortion. “She asked for a priest, but a man came and yanked her away before my mom and her friend could get her to a priest. Her name is April. I hope someone will be there when she comes back. Please pray for her.”
Please pray, indeed, and please participate in a peaceful vigil at an abortion facility whenever you can. You may never know how much of a difference you can make —even if your presence cannot prevent an abortion. Just being there could be the key to someone’s healing and salvation.
We can no longer sit idly by while the abortion industry continues to abuse women and their unborn children! Join our local prayer team, e-mail lifeissues@hotmail.com to schedule a time to pray.
Please pray, indeed, and please participate in a peaceful vigil at an abortion facility whenever you can. You may never know how much of a difference you can make —even if your presence cannot prevent an abortion. Just being there could be the key to someone’s healing and salvation.
We can no longer sit idly by while the abortion industry continues to abuse women and their unborn children! Join our local prayer team, e-mail lifeissues@hotmail.com to schedule a time to pray.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Day One of 40 Days for Life
David Bereit National Director of 40 Days for Life reports babies saved in Houston, Cherry Hill, NJ, New York City and in Indianapolis. You can read his blog at www.40daysforlife.com. In Scranton, more than 200 people attended a Mass to pray for the success of 40 Days for Life. It was followed by a candelight rosary procession from St. Peter's Cathedral to Planned Parenthood and back. I hope to have pictured soon.
To volunteer for 40 days for Life Prayer vigil in Scranton call Donna Davis at 348-5011 or e-mail Sue Cirba at lifeissues@hotmail.com Be sure to include your phone number.
To volunteer for 40 days for Life Prayer vigil in Scranton call Donna Davis at 348-5011 or e-mail Sue Cirba at lifeissues@hotmail.com Be sure to include your phone number.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Scranton's 40 Days for Life Campaign to Begin Sept. 24 with Mass
Welcome to 40 Days for Life Scranton’s blog.A MASS FOR 40 DAYS FOR LIFE WILL TAKE PLACE IN ST. PETER'S CATHEDRAL, WYOMING AVE. SCRANTON ON WED. SEPT. 24 at 7:00 PM. FATHER ED BUCHHEIT C.P. (photo) IS THE CELEBRANT. ALL ARE INVITED.
If you have questions about our local prayer campaign or would like to volunteer, please e-mail 40daysforlifescranton@live.com or lifeissues@hotmail.com or call Donna Davis (348-5011) to volunteer.
The purpose of this blog is to alert prayer team members to local 40 Days for Life events and to schedule volunteers. Also
We will occasionally provide photos, news about the national campaign and spiritual reflections, but the main purpose is scheduling. Scranton’s vigil site is the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood,316 Penn Ave., Scranton, Pa. .
All are encouraged to sign the peace pledge and sign up for prayer vigil hours. You may also wish to sign up tp receive e-mail from the national campaign at www.40daysforlife.org.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Rachel's Vineyard Retreats in Pennsylvania
Dear 40 Days for Life Team Members,
Many of you have asked for resources to use should you have discussions with people while praying. While the 40 Days for Life Lenten campaign 2008 is over, and I have not dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's I wanted with regard to this blog, I will none the less move ahead to help you prepare for the next 40 days for life which begins Sept. 24th. Please print this page and keep it for reference in your glove compartment or purse should someone ask you for help with post abortion healing. The two fold results of 40 Days for Life everywhere have been saving babies, and healing women who grieve for their aborted children. And GET EXCITED!
The Fall campaign will be, with the help of God, over 200 cities! Sue Cirba
Allentown
Contact: Maryann Dunn M.S. 866-372-2435 mdunn@allentowndiocese.org
Retreat Dates: Start Date End Date
7/11/2008 7/13/2008
Clarks Summit/Scranton
Contact: Denise Rowinski Mengak 570-822-7118 x307 drowinski@csswb.org
Retreat Dates: TBA
Columbia/Harrisburg
Contact: Joy Crimmins 717-993-5450 crimmins@nfdc.net
Note: Monthly Support Group
Contact: Ann 717-854-8542
Retreat Dates: Start Date End Date
7/25/2008 7/27/2008
12/5/2008 12/7/2008
Philadelphia Area
Contact: Priscilla 215-906-6337 oconnorp1@comcast.net
Contact: Geri Simboli 610-399-0890 simboli2@earthlink.net
Retreat Dates: Start Date End Date
5/16/2008 5/18/2008
10/10/2008 10/12/2008
Pittsburgh
Contact: Ann Depner 412-456-6955 adepne@ccpgh.org
Retreat Dates: Start Date End Date
8/9/2008 8/11/2008
Pittsburgh (Western PA)
Contact: Abigayle Koller 412-977-9521 rachelsvineyard.westernpa@verizon.net
Note: Interdenominational Retreat
Retreat Dates: Start Date End Date
7/25/2008 7/27/2008
Many of you have asked for resources to use should you have discussions with people while praying. While the 40 Days for Life Lenten campaign 2008 is over, and I have not dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's I wanted with regard to this blog, I will none the less move ahead to help you prepare for the next 40 days for life which begins Sept. 24th. Please print this page and keep it for reference in your glove compartment or purse should someone ask you for help with post abortion healing. The two fold results of 40 Days for Life everywhere have been saving babies, and healing women who grieve for their aborted children. And GET EXCITED!
The Fall campaign will be, with the help of God, over 200 cities! Sue Cirba
Allentown
Contact: Maryann Dunn M.S. 866-372-2435 mdunn@allentowndiocese.org
Retreat Dates: Start Date End Date
7/11/2008 7/13/2008
Clarks Summit/Scranton
Contact: Denise Rowinski Mengak 570-822-7118 x307 drowinski@csswb.org
Retreat Dates: TBA
Columbia/Harrisburg
Contact: Joy Crimmins 717-993-5450 crimmins@nfdc.net
Note: Monthly Support Group
Contact: Ann 717-854-8542
Retreat Dates: Start Date End Date
7/25/2008 7/27/2008
12/5/2008 12/7/2008
Philadelphia Area
Contact: Priscilla 215-906-6337 oconnorp1@comcast.net
Contact: Geri Simboli 610-399-0890 simboli2@earthlink.net
Retreat Dates: Start Date End Date
5/16/2008 5/18/2008
10/10/2008 10/12/2008
Pittsburgh
Contact: Ann Depner 412-456-6955 adepne@ccpgh.org
Retreat Dates: Start Date End Date
8/9/2008 8/11/2008
Pittsburgh (Western PA)
Contact: Abigayle Koller 412-977-9521 rachelsvineyard.westernpa@verizon.net
Note: Interdenominational Retreat
Retreat Dates: Start Date End Date
7/25/2008 7/27/2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Please Listen to This Man's Appeal - Vigil days 22 to 26
Wed. Feb. 27 - Day 22
12:45-1:15 Heather, Donna
3:00-4:00 Dave and Carol
Thurs. Feb. 28 - Day 23
11:00-12:00 Sue, Barbara
12:45- 1:15 Donna
Fri. Feb. 28 - Day 24
11:00-12:00 - Joan
12:00-1:00-Jane, Eileen
12:45-1:20-Donna
1:00-2:00-Mary Ann H., Theresa, Father Ed, Josephine
Maureen and her 7 children
3:00-3:45 U. of S. Students
Sat. March 1 - Day 25
10:00-11:00 (40 people total)
St. Michael's Prayer Group and St. Gregory's Academy
11:00-12:15 - Ada, Mary Ann H., Donna, Jim and Mary Ann B.
12:15-1:00 - Sue
1:00-2:00 Father Ed, Kathy B. and Daughter
Sue, Margaret Wallace
Sun. March 2 - Day 26
We do not meet on Sunday
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
40 Days for Life Days 19, 20, 21 - Pray for These Courageous Legislators
40 Days for Life: "CONGRATULATIONS to Virginia State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli who took a leap of faith to introduce an amendment to strip tax funding from abortion giant Planned Parenthood in his state.
Wednesday’s vote was tied at 20 to 20 before Lt. Governor Bill Bolling cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of the amendment!
The final state budget will be decided over the next week, and it is very likely that the Planned Parenthood amendment will now be part of the budget negotiations.
We’re all quick to complain when things go wrong in our culture. Now let’s send a resounding thank you to Sen. Cuccinelli and Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling for taking such a bold “leap.”
No matter where in the country you live, this action is a big boost for the fight against Planned Parenthood. Please e-mail these men and congratulate them for their courage:
SEN. KEN CUCCINELLI: district37@sov.state.va.us
LT. GOVERNOR BILL BOLLING: bill.bolling@ltgov.virginia.gov"
Vigil Day 19 - Sun. Feb. 24
We do not schedule hours on Sunday.
Vigil Day 20 - Mon. Feb. 25
Pledge for Jim and Mary Ann - Sat.March 1 - 10 am
12:30-1:30 Gerri and Donna
Vigil Day 21 - Tues. Feb. 26
11:00 - 12:00 Sue and Barbara
12:30- 1:30 - Donna and Father Ed
Wednesday’s vote was tied at 20 to 20 before Lt. Governor Bill Bolling cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of the amendment!
The final state budget will be decided over the next week, and it is very likely that the Planned Parenthood amendment will now be part of the budget negotiations.
We’re all quick to complain when things go wrong in our culture. Now let’s send a resounding thank you to Sen. Cuccinelli and Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling for taking such a bold “leap.”
No matter where in the country you live, this action is a big boost for the fight against Planned Parenthood. Please e-mail these men and congratulate them for their courage:
SEN. KEN CUCCINELLI: district37@sov.state.va.us
LT. GOVERNOR BILL BOLLING: bill.bolling@ltgov.virginia.gov"
Vigil Day 19 - Sun. Feb. 24
We do not schedule hours on Sunday.
Vigil Day 20 - Mon. Feb. 25
Pledge for Jim and Mary Ann - Sat.March 1 - 10 am
12:30-1:30 Gerri and Donna
Vigil Day 21 - Tues. Feb. 26
11:00 - 12:00 Sue and Barbara
12:30- 1:30 - Donna and Father Ed
Monday, March 3, 2008
Baby's Life Saved By Eight Year Old Boy
An eight-year-old boy went with his older sister to pray with a 40 Days for Life group in Bakersfield, California and wound up saving a baby's life. A pregnant woman had been talking with sidewalk counselors for an hour. "Little Hugo stood nearby listening as Denisha explained her reasons for scheduling the abortion. She has two young children who were taken away by Child Protective Services. She expects to get her children back at an upcoming court date, but being pregnant again could complicate the situation. She was also afraid to tell her parents that she is pregnant." The boy listened and then said, "Your mom didn't abort you." to read more visit: 40 Days for Life:Scroll all the way down to Day 19 blog entry.
Prayer Vigil Day 16 - Thurs. Feb. 21
11:00 to 11:30 - Sue, Barbara
12:45-1:15 - Margaret, Donna
1:00-1:30 Father Ed, 2 others
Paryer Vigil Day 17 - Fri. Feb. 22
Day-long snowstorm - To my knowledge, no one was out.
Prayer Vigil Day 18 - Sat. Feb. 23
11:00-12:00 - Ada, Mary Ann H., Theresa
12:45-1:30 - Sue
1:00-2:00 - Father Ed, Kathy and Daughter
Prayer Vigil Day 16 - Thurs. Feb. 21
11:00 to 11:30 - Sue, Barbara
12:45-1:15 - Margaret, Donna
1:00-1:30 Father Ed, 2 others
Paryer Vigil Day 17 - Fri. Feb. 22
Day-long snowstorm - To my knowledge, no one was out.
Prayer Vigil Day 18 - Sat. Feb. 23
11:00-12:00 - Ada, Mary Ann H., Theresa
12:45-1:30 - Sue
1:00-2:00 - Father Ed, Kathy and Daughter
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Vigil Days 13, 14, and 15
This 40 Days for Life Campaign has been more difficult than the fall's campaign.
Temperatures in the teens and lower make it impossible for our young mothers to come out to pray with their babies. Some prayer team members are sick this week. Please keep them in your prayers.
Day 13 - Mon. Feb.18
Scheduled volunteers called in sick
Day 14 - Tues. Feb. 19
11:00-11:30 Sue and Barbara
1:00-2:00 Donna, Father Ed
Day 15- wed. Feb. 20
1:00-1:30 - Donna
3:00-4:00 - Dan
4:15-5:00 - Sue and Liz
Temperatures in the teens and lower make it impossible for our young mothers to come out to pray with their babies. Some prayer team members are sick this week. Please keep them in your prayers.
Day 13 - Mon. Feb.18
Scheduled volunteers called in sick
Day 14 - Tues. Feb. 19
11:00-11:30 Sue and Barbara
1:00-2:00 Donna, Father Ed
Day 15- wed. Feb. 20
1:00-1:30 - Donna
3:00-4:00 - Dan
4:15-5:00 - Sue and Liz
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
List of RU-486 Abortion Deaths - Vigil Days 11 and 12
There is a conspiracy of silence which keeps the truth about abortion from the public. When women are hurt or killed by abortion the mainstream press ignores it.
When unsafe abortion clinics are closed, it is reported by only a handful of local papers. This site lists the women killed by the RU-486 abortion pill I wonder if the young women scheduled for these abortions are told abortion sometimes kills women in addition to killing her child. Visit:
RU-486 Deaths
Scranton's Prayer Vigil to End Abortion -
Day 11- Sat. Feb.16
9:00-10:00 Father Jeff, his mom and dad, Vince
9:30-10:30 Donna, Mary Ann
10:00-11:00 Tara, Ada, her mother and niece
Day 12- Sun. Feb. 17
We do not meet on Sundays
Prayer Pledges
15 minutes daily - Janelle
When unsafe abortion clinics are closed, it is reported by only a handful of local papers. This site lists the women killed by the RU-486 abortion pill I wonder if the young women scheduled for these abortions are told abortion sometimes kills women in addition to killing her child. Visit:
RU-486 Deaths
Scranton's Prayer Vigil to End Abortion -
Day 11- Sat. Feb.16
9:00-10:00 Father Jeff, his mom and dad, Vince
9:30-10:30 Donna, Mary Ann
10:00-11:00 Tara, Ada, her mother and niece
Day 12- Sun. Feb. 17
We do not meet on Sundays
Prayer Pledges
15 minutes daily - Janelle
Monday, February 18, 2008
Jill Stanek - There is none so blind as he who will not see- Day 9 - 10
"Rome, February 8, Zenit.org: A 15-month-old girl whose parents tried to abort her because she is blind, but survived the procedure, has been adopted by a John XXIII Community household in Rome." article continues:
Jill Stanek - There is none so blind as he who will not see:
Persons interested in scheduling an hour at Scranton's Prayer Vigil to End Abortion are asked to call Donna Davis at 348-5011 or e-mail lifeissues@hotmail.com
Vigil Day 9 - Thurs.Feb. 14
11:30-12 Sue
1:00-1:30 Donna, Josephine, Mary Ann
Vigil Day 10 - Fri. Feb. 15
11:30-12 Sue, Barbara
1:00-2:00 - Mrs. S. and 6 children, Donna, Father Ed, woman
3:00-4:00 - U of S. Students
Jill Stanek - There is none so blind as he who will not see:
Persons interested in scheduling an hour at Scranton's Prayer Vigil to End Abortion are asked to call Donna Davis at 348-5011 or e-mail lifeissues@hotmail.com
Vigil Day 9 - Thurs.Feb. 14
11:30-12 Sue
1:00-1:30 Donna, Josephine, Mary Ann
Vigil Day 10 - Fri. Feb. 15
11:30-12 Sue, Barbara
1:00-2:00 - Mrs. S. and 6 children, Donna, Father Ed, woman
3:00-4:00 - U of S. Students
Vigil Day 7 and 8 and Operation Rescue » Blog Archive » LA Times Reveals Horrific New Details About Raided Abortion Clinics
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Very cold
Sue 11-11:30
Mary Ann and Father Ed 1:00 - 2:00
Wed. February 13, 2008
Rain all day.
1:00 - 1:30 - Donna
3:00 - 4:00 - Dave and Carol
This Los Angeles Times Article is Proof that Legalizing Abortion Did not Make it Safe. A chain of abortion facilities was run by women who hired doctors who had addiction problems and questionable backgrounds. "By the time paramedics arrived, the patient was lying in a pool of her own blood, her pulse racing and her blood pressure dangerously low." Visit:
Operation Rescue » Blog Archive » LA Times Reveals Horrific New Details About Raided Abortion Clinics:
Very cold
Sue 11-11:30
Mary Ann and Father Ed 1:00 - 2:00
Wed. February 13, 2008
Rain all day.
1:00 - 1:30 - Donna
3:00 - 4:00 - Dave and Carol
This Los Angeles Times Article is Proof that Legalizing Abortion Did not Make it Safe. A chain of abortion facilities was run by women who hired doctors who had addiction problems and questionable backgrounds. "By the time paramedics arrived, the patient was lying in a pool of her own blood, her pulse racing and her blood pressure dangerously low." Visit:
Operation Rescue » Blog Archive » LA Times Reveals Horrific New Details About Raided Abortion Clinics:
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Operation Rescue Healthy Baby Narrowly Escapes Late-Abortion At Tiller’s Clinic Vigil Day 5 and 6
"Last September, a 22-year old woman and her mother arrived at George Tiller’s Women’s Health Care Services in Wichita, Kansas, for an abortion. The pregnant woman had been sent to Tiller’s abortion mill by a doctor in Reno, Nevada, who had told her that her baby suffered from dwarfism, water on the brain, and a number of other fetal abnormalities. He also told her that if she attempted to deliver the baby at term, she could die. Fearful for her life, the woman made the trip to Wichita, KS" Upon talking to a sidewalk counselor the mother agreed to get an ultrasound at a pregnancy help center. Read about the outcome visit
Operation Rescue » Blog Archive »
Sunday Feb.10 - We do not hold the Vigil on Sundays
Monday, Feb.11 - Due to single diget temperatures to my knowledge no one was out.
Operation Rescue » Blog Archive »
Sunday Feb.10 - We do not hold the Vigil on Sundays
Monday, Feb.11 - Due to single diget temperatures to my knowledge no one was out.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Saturday, February 10th Vigil Calendar
If there are any additions or corrections to be made to this calendar e-mail lifeissues@hotmail.com. To sign up for 30 Days for Life Scranton visit www.40daysforlifelcom to register. You will receive scripture reflections by e-mail from the national campaign.
Saturday, Feb. 10
11:00 -11:30 - Sue C.
1:00 - 2:00 - Father Ed, Mary Ann H., Kathy B.
Saturday, Feb. 10
11:00 -11:30 - Sue C.
1:00 - 2:00 - Father Ed, Mary Ann H., Kathy B.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Day Three -Friday, February 9 Vigil Calendar
11-12 - Joan H.
12-1:00 - Jane and Eileen
1:00 - 2:00 - Mary Ann H., Jerri, Theresa, Yon,
Father Ed, Linda, Josephine
Prayer Pledges
Thursdays 10 a.m. Gloria
Mon. and Wed. - Sue W.
Sat. Feb. 16 - Father Jeff
Pennsylvania Abortion Statistics for 1998-
37,135 total abortions or 102 per day
83 percent of abortions on unmarried women
45% were repeat abortions
44% of abortions were on minority women
12-1:00 - Jane and Eileen
1:00 - 2:00 - Mary Ann H., Jerri, Theresa, Yon,
Father Ed, Linda, Josephine
Prayer Pledges
Thursdays 10 a.m. Gloria
Mon. and Wed. - Sue W.
Sat. Feb. 16 - Father Jeff
Pennsylvania Abortion Statistics for 1998-
37,135 total abortions or 102 per day
83 percent of abortions on unmarried women
45% were repeat abortions
44% of abortions were on minority women
Scranton's 40 Days for Life Prayer Team Receives Blessing
Reading II
1 Cor 1:26-31
Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters.
Not many of you were wise by human standards,
not many were powerful,
not many were of noble birth.
Rather, God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise,
and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong,
and God chose the lowly and despised of the world,
those who count for nothing,
to reduce to nothing those who are something,
so that no human being might boast before God.
It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus,
who became for us wisdom from God,
as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,
so that, as it is written,
“Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord.”
With only a few days advance notice,a beautiful Mass was planned for the success of Scranton's 40 Days for Life Prayer Team. Attended by 36 people, young and old alike,the Mass was celebrated by Father Ed Buccheit and Father Christopher Sahd.
Father Ed gave a homily with sentiments that all who pray out on the street in front of Planned Parenthood can relate to. Our weapons he said are small plastic rosaries on which we pray the Mysteries and the Chaplet of Mercy. And they are sometimes difficult to manipulate when your fingers are frozen. Father Ed also made mention of the Jeep in the parking lot accross the street from Planned Parenthood. It has a tire on the back with a tire cover that reads "Life is Good". Father remarked this has given him encouragement from time to time as do the beautiful mountains. I also have been encouraged by the reminder, "Life is Good". At the end of the Mass Father Ed gave a special blessing to prayer team members.
Our thanks to Father Ed and Father Sahd, Father Connor and our bishops who allowed us to use the Cathedral, Marge Reidmiller who served as Eucharistic Minister, and Mary Ann Haas who served as lector. Thanks to Donna Davis, Theresa Baux and Mary Ann Haas who with only a few days notice, made phone calls and helped to publicize the Mass.
Thursday Vigil - 1:00-2:00 - Theresa and Donna
Prayer Pledges - University of Scranton Students for Life every Friday from 3:00-4:00
1 Cor 1:26-31
Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters.
Not many of you were wise by human standards,
not many were powerful,
not many were of noble birth.
Rather, God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise,
and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong,
and God chose the lowly and despised of the world,
those who count for nothing,
to reduce to nothing those who are something,
so that no human being might boast before God.
It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus,
who became for us wisdom from God,
as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,
so that, as it is written,
“Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord.”
With only a few days advance notice,a beautiful Mass was planned for the success of Scranton's 40 Days for Life Prayer Team. Attended by 36 people, young and old alike,the Mass was celebrated by Father Ed Buccheit and Father Christopher Sahd.
Father Ed gave a homily with sentiments that all who pray out on the street in front of Planned Parenthood can relate to. Our weapons he said are small plastic rosaries on which we pray the Mysteries and the Chaplet of Mercy. And they are sometimes difficult to manipulate when your fingers are frozen. Father Ed also made mention of the Jeep in the parking lot accross the street from Planned Parenthood. It has a tire on the back with a tire cover that reads "Life is Good". Father remarked this has given him encouragement from time to time as do the beautiful mountains. I also have been encouraged by the reminder, "Life is Good". At the end of the Mass Father Ed gave a special blessing to prayer team members.
Our thanks to Father Ed and Father Sahd, Father Connor and our bishops who allowed us to use the Cathedral, Marge Reidmiller who served as Eucharistic Minister, and Mary Ann Haas who served as lector. Thanks to Donna Davis, Theresa Baux and Mary Ann Haas who with only a few days notice, made phone calls and helped to publicize the Mass.
Thursday Vigil - 1:00-2:00 - Theresa and Donna
Prayer Pledges - University of Scranton Students for Life every Friday from 3:00-4:00
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Scranton's First Day of Prayer Vigil and Gary Bauer article about Planned Parenthood
Prayer Vigil Calendar - Feb. 6
1:00 to 2:00 - A group of about 8 people
2:40 to 4:00 - A husband and wife
A Mass to pray for the success of Scranton's 40 Days for Life Campaign will be held at St. Peter's Cathedral, Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.
If anyone else was present at another time please e-mail lifeissues@hotmail.com and I will add to the calendar.
Little things add up. I try every day to do one thing to promote 40 Days for Life and that is the philosophy that originally attracted me to this campaign. Please make your prayer pledge and try to tell one new person about 40 days for life. For more information, you can go to the National Campaign website www.40daysforlife.com. We are one of 61 cities participating in the Lenten campaign.
Prayer Pledges have been received from:
S for 11 to 12 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
A husband and wife for 3 to 4 every Wednesday
Thank you.
Learn More about Planned Parenthood:
I want to share with you informaion about Planned Parenthoodin this section. Today there is an article by Gary Bauer about Planned Parenthood's campaign contributions to political candidates:
"What does Planned Parenthood do when it’s not destroying unborn babies? It raises money to help elect politicians who will pass laws that will make it easier for Planned Parenthood to kill babies. Planned Parenthood is already raking in record amounts of taxpayer-funded subsidies (over $305 million in 2006) and record-high revenues (close to $900 million in 2006)." Article continues here:
Election Could Undermine Gains Pro-Life Movement's Made on Abortion:
1:00 to 2:00 - A group of about 8 people
2:40 to 4:00 - A husband and wife
A Mass to pray for the success of Scranton's 40 Days for Life Campaign will be held at St. Peter's Cathedral, Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.
If anyone else was present at another time please e-mail lifeissues@hotmail.com and I will add to the calendar.
Little things add up. I try every day to do one thing to promote 40 Days for Life and that is the philosophy that originally attracted me to this campaign. Please make your prayer pledge and try to tell one new person about 40 days for life. For more information, you can go to the National Campaign website www.40daysforlife.com. We are one of 61 cities participating in the Lenten campaign.
Prayer Pledges have been received from:
S for 11 to 12 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
A husband and wife for 3 to 4 every Wednesday
Thank you.
Learn More about Planned Parenthood:
I want to share with you informaion about Planned Parenthoodin this section. Today there is an article by Gary Bauer about Planned Parenthood's campaign contributions to political candidates:
"What does Planned Parenthood do when it’s not destroying unborn babies? It raises money to help elect politicians who will pass laws that will make it easier for Planned Parenthood to kill babies. Planned Parenthood is already raking in record amounts of taxpayer-funded subsidies (over $305 million in 2006) and record-high revenues (close to $900 million in 2006)." Article continues here:
Election Could Undermine Gains Pro-Life Movement's Made on Abortion:
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
40 Days for Lent - Make the Committment
In the Fall of 2007, a small group of people in Scranton participated in a prayer vigil to end abortion. By the end of 40 days, that small number had grown to nearly 100 with a core group who pledged to continue to pray for an end to abortion.
Our prayer vigil site is in front of Planned Parenthood, 316 Penn Ave. Scranton, Pa.
This Lent we hope to cover their hours of operation approximately 9:30 to 4:00 Monday through Saturday. If you are interested in scheduling an hour or more of prayer, please call Donna Davis 348-5011 or e-mail lifeissues@hotmail.com with your prayer pledge. Please note whether you will be praying at the prayer vigil site, or from home or your church and leave your name e-mail and phone number so we can contact you.
Our prayer vigil begins Wed. Feb. 6. Please go to the www.40daysforlife.com to sign up on the official campaign web site so that you can read and sign the pledge and receive daily prayers and scripture reflections.
A Mass to pray for the success of Scranton's 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil to end abortion will be held on Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter's cathedral in Scranton. All are welcome.
This blog is for Scranton Prayer Vigil news. I prefer to use this method rather than the web site provided as I find web sites frustrating. I am familiar with blogging and do not have the time to learn something new. Please pray for my daughters and granddaughter who are sick. It has been a difficult winter so far.
Our prayer vigil site is in front of Planned Parenthood, 316 Penn Ave. Scranton, Pa.
This Lent we hope to cover their hours of operation approximately 9:30 to 4:00 Monday through Saturday. If you are interested in scheduling an hour or more of prayer, please call Donna Davis 348-5011 or e-mail lifeissues@hotmail.com with your prayer pledge. Please note whether you will be praying at the prayer vigil site, or from home or your church and leave your name e-mail and phone number so we can contact you.
Our prayer vigil begins Wed. Feb. 6. Please go to the www.40daysforlife.com to sign up on the official campaign web site so that you can read and sign the pledge and receive daily prayers and scripture reflections.
A Mass to pray for the success of Scranton's 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil to end abortion will be held on Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter's cathedral in Scranton. All are welcome.
This blog is for Scranton Prayer Vigil news. I prefer to use this method rather than the web site provided as I find web sites frustrating. I am familiar with blogging and do not have the time to learn something new. Please pray for my daughters and granddaughter who are sick. It has been a difficult winter so far.
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