SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 at 2:00 P.M. - ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASS OF HOPE AND HEALING, St. Eugene Cathedral, Santa Rosa. Celebrant: Most Rev. Daniel Walsh, Bishop
of Santa Rosa. Everyone is invited to attend this Mass at which we particularly remember children
who died before, at or after birth. St. Eugene Cathedral is located at 2323 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. For information contact Betty Bjornstrom, 707-542-5060. Please join the St. Eugene Parish Respect Life Committee for refreshments following
the Mass.
ST. HELENA PARISH RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE is hosting a dinner to benefit RAINBOW HOUSE this Saturday, SEPTEMBER 24, in Murray Hall following the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Tickets are $12 for adults; $8
for children. Catholic Charities' Rainbow House in Napa is a home for unmarried
moms and their infants. For information contact Kathleen Rooney at 707-738-7015.
St. Helena Church is located at the corner of Oak and Tainter in downtown St.
Helena (Napa County).
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 - "Dying with Dignity: Doing Greater Things Until My Last...." A talk by Fr. Alvin Villaruel on John Paul II and the Catholic perspective on
dying with dignity. St. Eugene Cathedral Parish Life Center, Santa Rosa, immediately
following the Saturday 8:00 a.m. Mass. St. Eugene Cathedral is located at 2323
Montgomery Drive (corner of Farmer's Lane and Montgomery). For information contact
Betty Bjornstrom, 707-542-5060.
LIFE CHAIN in Napa - Sunday, October 2, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Details to follow about this annual, ecumenical event.
ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT LIVING ROSARY - Sunday, October 9, St. Eugene Cathedral, Santa Rosa. Details to follow.
BEYOND SANTA ROSA DIOCESE:
Saturday, October 1 - Archdiocese of San Francisco Respect Life Education Day,
to be held at Xavier Hall, USF. Speakers: Dr. William Hurlbut on stem cell research;
Vicki Thorn on the Contraception/Abortion Link and Post-Abortion Trauma. Begins
at 8 a.m. $20 includes continental breakfast and buffet lunch. 415-614-5567
or 415-945-0180, or email vevans1438@aol.com.
Saturday, October 8 - Mass of Hope and Healing for those who have suffered the
loss of an infant through miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion, and family and
friends who have been affected. St. Mary's Church in Sacramento (58th and M Street),
11 a.m. Celebrant: Fr. Blaise Berg. Call 916-733-0140 for info.
Saturday, October 8 - Memorial Mass and Healing Liturgy, at the Rachel Shrine
at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma, 11 a.m. Sponsored by S.F. Archdiocese
Project Rachel Ministry and Holy Cross Cemetery. 415-717-6428 for information.
Luncheon follows.
November 19 - "Understanding Natural Family Planning: Theologically, Medically,
Practically," a one-day conference sponsored by Diocese of Sacramento Respect
Life Office, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Fairfield. CONTINUING MEDICAL
ED CREDIT AVAILABLE for health care professionals. Call Kathy Conner, 916-733-0140
for details. Outstanding speakers!
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL EVENTS PLANNED.
Judy Barrett
Respect Life Coordinator
Diocese of Santa Rosa
