Take Action! "Super Urgent Issue","Extremely Urgent Priority Until April 9"
The American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) are encouraging health care professionals and patients to take action on a "Super Urgent Issue". The AAPLOG calls the fight for Physician's Conscience Rights in their medical decision making an "Extremely Urgent Priority Until April 9"
The Obama Administration will rescind the new HHS Regulation that guarantees a physician's conscience rights in medical decision making.UNLESS YOU ACT NOW!" Please visitwww.freedom2care.org
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
40 Days for Life Scranton Announcement
Defending Life Prayer Team of Scranton: Donna M. Davis, Theresa Baux, Mary Ann Haas, Fr. Ed Buchheit, C.P.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
A "40 Days for Lent Prayer Vigil" to end abortion will be conducted by the Defending Life Prayer Team of Scranton (a continuum of " 40 days for life")from Ash Wednesday, February 25 to April 5. The peaceful prayer vigil will take place on the sidewalk of Planned Parenthood, 316 Penn Avenue, Scranton. To volunteer or for more information contact Mary Ann Haas at 346- 5004 or call Donna Davis at 348-5011. We are grateful for any time that you can offer to pray with us. ..... We would love to set up a schedule with the responses we receive, so we can know what is the best hour or half hour, day or days that you can make it.~~~~~
Ask about any Hour!!!!! Hope you can be a part of this endeavor....... God Bless you !!! Love , Mary Ann
ANNOUNCEMENT:
A "40 Days for Lent Prayer Vigil" to end abortion will be conducted by the Defending Life Prayer Team of Scranton (a continuum of " 40 days for life")from Ash Wednesday, February 25 to April 5. The peaceful prayer vigil will take place on the sidewalk of Planned Parenthood, 316 Penn Avenue, Scranton. To volunteer or for more information contact Mary Ann Haas at 346- 5004 or call Donna Davis at 348-5011. We are grateful for any time that you can offer to pray with us. ..... We would love to set up a schedule with the responses we receive, so we can know what is the best hour or half hour, day or days that you can make it.~~~~~
Ask about any Hour!!!!! Hope you can be a part of this endeavor....... God Bless you !!! Love , Mary Ann
Saturday, November 1, 2008
If you Prticipated in Scranton 40 days for Life......
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 (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, 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.
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