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:

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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