Upcoming Events - British Columbia and Western Canada

2006

• 25th B.C. 末 Fraser Valley Pregnancy Center's ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER - Location and other details to be announced later. Info: (604)856-9151 or e-mail info@fvpc.ca

• 28th Tues., Cloverdale, B.C. 末 Joint Council of Pro Life Groups (JCPLG) MEETING - 9:30 a.m. at Surrey-Delta PL office, 202-5658-176th St, Cloverdale. An informal, semi-annual gathering to see what other pro-life groups are doing, exchange ideas and perhaps learn from one another. For information call Yvonne at (604)853-3425.
  
  

• 4th, Sat., Vancouver, B.C. 末 FIRST-SATURDAY PRO-LIFE MASS AND VIGIL - St. Joachim & St. Ann's Parish, 2826 - 272nd St., Aldergrove. Mass at 9:00 a.m., followed by Rosary at nearby hospital or abortion facility.. For more information call: Office of Life and Family, (604)683-0281.

• Jan 28th - Mar 25th, Abbotsford, B.C. 末 CEMETERY OF THE INNOCENT - "Abortion stops a beating heart 2046 times a week in Canada" reads the sign on display at the CEMETERY OF THE INNOCENT along with the same number of small white crosses, each representing a tiny human life; a visual reminder to the community of the magnitude of abortion. The field of crosses is displayed from the end of January to the end of March in a field on the corner of Sumas Way and South Parallel Road in Abbotsford, B.C.

• 25th, Sat., B.C. 末 International DAY OF THE UNBORN CHILD - An international witness to life, initiated and spearheaded by the Knights of Columbus since 2002. For information regarding observances in your area please contact your local Knight of Columbus Council.
  
  

• 1st, Sat., Vancouver, B.C. 末 FIRST-SATURDAY PRO-LIFE MASS AND VIGIL - Holy Name Parish, 4925 Cambie St., Vancouver. Mass at 9:00 a.m., followed by Rosary at nearby hospital or abortion facility.. For more information call: Office of Life and Family, (604)683-0281.

• 14th, Sat., Vancouver, B.C. 末 GOOD FRIDAY - Plan to commemorate Christ's passion and death at the church of your choice.
  
  

• 6th, Sat., Vancouver, B.C. 末 FIRST-SATURDAY PRO-LIFE MASS AND VIGIL - St. Francis Xavier Parish, 431 Princess Ave., Vancouver. Mass at 9:00 a.m., followed by Rosary at nearby hospital or abortion facility.. For more information call: Office of Life and Family, (604)683-0281.
  
  

• 3rd, Sat., Vancouver, B.C. 末 FIRST-SATURDAY PRO-LIFE MASS AND VIGIL - St. Joseph's Parish, 20676 Fraser Hwy, Langley. Mass at 9:00 a.m., followed by Rosary at nearby hospital or abortion facility.. For more information call: Office of Life and Family, (604)683-0281.

• 10th, Sat., Langley, B.C. 末 WALK FOR LIFE - This annual event is to raise funds for Abbotsford Right to Life, as well as to promote public awareness. Participants meet at 1:00 p.m. at Centennial Park, Abbotsford and can choose either a 4 km or 8 km route. Rain or Shine! Bring the whole family for a fun time - balloons, face-painting for the kids, refreshments served after the walk. For more info call 604-852-4623 or email: life@abbotsfordrtl.ca

• 18th, Sun., B.C. 末 (Fathers Day) - PRO-LIFE SUNDAY - Special collection for pro-life at all churches. Is your church an enthusiastic participant in this once-a-year fundraiser for pro-life? If not, call your pastor, perhaps with an offer to help organize this important event. Call your local Pro-Life society or Right to Life organization for details.
  
  

• 1st, Sat., Vancouver, B.C. 末 FIRST-SATURDAY PRO-LIFE MASS AND VIGIL - Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 3105 E. 1st Ave., Vancouver. Mass at 9:00 a.m., followed by Rosary at nearby hospital or abortion facility.. For more information call: Office of Life and Family, (604)683-0281.
  
  

• 3rd-7th, Thur-Mon., Abbotsford , B.C. 末 Abbotsford AGRIFAIR - Come and visit the Abbotsford Right to Life display booth set up in the Marketplace building during the Agrifair. The fetal models attract many people, especially children and brochures on a variety of topics relating to life issues are available for anyone interested. Enter to win a free prize draw!

• 5th, Sat., Vancouver, B.C. 末 FIRST-SATURDAY PRO-LIFE MASS AND VIGIL - St. Casimir's Parish, 1187 E. 27th Ave., Vancouver. Mass at 9:00 a.m., followed by Rosary at nearby hospital or abortion facility.. For more information call: Office of Life and Family, (604)683-0281.
  
  

• 2nd, Sat., Vancouver, B.C. 末 FIRST-SATURDAY PRO-LIFE MASS AND VIGIL -
  
  

• 30th, Sat., Chilliwack, B.C. 末 Annual WALK FOR LIFE, (ALWAYS the last Saturday in September!) -
  
  sponsored by the Chilliwack Pro-Life Society. Registration 8:30 a.m. Come out for fun & exercise. Free lunch for participants - balloons and entertainment for the kids! Rain or Shine! For more info contact the office at (604)795-3091.
  
  

• 1st, Sun., B.C. 末 LIFE CHAIN - (All Life Chains are scheduled for the hour of 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. unless indicated otherwise.)
  
  ABBOTSFORD - For location and other info contact Dorothy Blaak at Abbotsford Right to Life - (604)852-4623
  CHILLIWACK; For details contact the Chilliwack Pro-Life Office at 604-795-3091
  LANGLEY - Along 200th St from 64th Ave to 56th Ave. Signs available at Tim Hortons on Willowbrook Dr starting 1:30. Please arrive 15 min early to find parking and be in position for 2:00 p.m. Those who are unable to stand for one hour are encouraged to bring a chair. For info: Langley Pro Life (604)534-1195, or lifechain@langleyprolife.org
  MISSION - For info contact Dorothy Blaak at Abbotsford Right to Life - (604)852-4623
  SURREY (includes Delta and White Rock) - King George Highway from 104th Ave. to 64th Ave. Please arrive by 1:45 p.m. For further info call Surrey-Delta Pro-Life - (604)574-0225.
  VANCOUVER - The VANCOUVER LIFE CHAIN has NOT stopped! We will meet for a silent prayer protest on Willow St. and 12th Ave. from 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. All church groups and individuals are invited to help make this a large grassroots movement in solidarity with other Life Chains in the Lower Mainland. Please arrive 15 min early to find parking and be in position by 2:30. Please bring signs from previous Life Chains, if possible, as these are in short supply..Spread the word! For more info contact John Kaptein at (604)708-1142 home or 604-720-1867 cell.

• 27th, Fri., Abbotsford, B.C. 末 ANNUAL FUND-RAISING DINNER - Abbotsford Right to Life is having its annual fund-raising dinner at Sevenoaks Alliance Church, 2575 Gladwin Rd. Abbotsford. Punch will be served at 6pm and the dinner will commence at 6:30 pm. A special speaker and music will be featured. For info, contact 604-852-4623 or email: life@abbotsfordrtl.ca
  
  

• Monthly - first Saturday every month, Richmond, BC 末 PRAYER MEETING - Members of Richmond Right To Life meet for prayer the first Saturday every month at 8:00 a.m. at Debeck House, 8660 Ash Street, Richmond. We would be delighted to have anyone with pro-life concerns join us. Info: (604) 274-5433.

• every Wednesday morning, Abbotsford, B.C. 末 PRAYER MEETING - Join with other pro-lifers for a weekly INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRAYER MEETING every Wednesday morning from 10 - 11 at Abbotsford Right to Life office, #5 - 2599 Cedar Park Place, Abbotsford. Info: (604) 852-4623.
  
  
• every Friday morning, 末 WEEKLY PRAYER SERVICE FOR THE UNBORN (Interdenominational) - Friday morning 10:00 at Gianna House, 2027 East 44th Ave. Followed by picketing 12:00-1:00 at Everywoman's abortuary. Info: Sissy at 604-322-1527 or Bill at 604-944-1374.

• every 1st Tuesday morning, 末 MONTHLY MEETING of the Vancouver Area CHRISTIAN HERITAGE PARTY - starts at 7:20 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month at Gianna House, 2027 East 44th Ave., Vancouver. Info: John Kaptein (604)708 1142.

• Nov-Dec, B.C. 末 SALE OF CHRISTMAS CAKES 末 the major Annual Fundraising event for Campaign Life Coalition through all Christian Churches. To order call your pastor or church pro-life contact. Church reps call Bill Van Eldik, tel 604-944-1374 (voice mail), fax 604-552-1662, e-mail berend_vaneldik@telus.net (Greater Vancouver), or Joe Fernandez, tel 604-943-2135, e-mail mobileone@dccnet.com (Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley).