1.Saturday, March 19, 09 Forest Hill Festival Pro-Life Booth
2.May-July 10, 09 St. Margurite d' Youville Diaper Drive & Baby Gifts
3. Short Talk to Alexandria, Court of Notre Dame Catholic Daughters about Rapides Right to Life sponsering a Diaper Drive to ask for donations.
4. June 26, 09Stubenville South - Catholic High School weekendRetreat. Rapides Right to Life Exhibit , Petition against Foca, and Diaper Drive Donation (Dollars for Diapers)
5.Sept, 21 -09One member of the Rapides Right to Life, Carl Perchy, put up a Pro-Life Booth at the Tioga, La. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Fair
6. Sunday, Oct. 4, 09Life Chain Prayer , music and water or drinks for participants on the Jackson St. Red River Bridge between Alexandria and Pineville. 50 particpants including many young Squires from St. Francis and Ann Church in Kolin, La. Squires are young Knights of Columbus in the making.
7.Saturday, Nov. 7, 09 Art of Pro-Life Persuasion Workshop at the Rapides Westside Regional Library (large community room) from 9:45- 2:00pm, Speaker Mr. Ben Clapper, President of the La. Right to Life and donation ofbaby things for two unwed moms to be, at Lunch that day.Gifts were optional offerings at the Life Chain, and the Workshop. Cost was only $10 donation for the workbook , with free lunch and workshop.
8. Many more items were collected for the two unweb Moms to be and the two babies were to be born in Dec. 2009 and Jan..2010 ( a boy and a girl).
9. Nov. 9 09 Talk to a Women's Group at the First Methodist Church (meeting room) on to explain about the Rapides Right to Life Mission. The Wowen's Group picked Rapides Right to Life out of 6 possible non-profit groups that were suggested at a meeting. They will be making a donation of some kind in the month of December, when the 2 babies will be born. (one a boy and one a girl)
10.Saturday, Dec. 12, 09 Some Members of the Rapides Right to Life will be going on a car pool trip to tour & visit the St. Margurite d'Youville Maternity Home in Lafayette, La.
They will also shop at the "Baby Botique" the building next door to the Women's Pregnancy Center and the St. Margurite d'Youville Maternity Home for up to 6 women.
The 12th is a Fundraising Day for the Center and we may participate in that also.
Lafayette, La. is about 90 miles from Alexandria, La.
2010 EVENTS:
10. Jan. 23, 2010Some members of the RRtoLife will be participate in the St. Landry Walk for Life in Opelousas, La. Opelousas is about 60 miles away from Alexandria, La. There will be a speaker before the walk,and singers at the church. After the mile walk to the New Life Center for refreshments, provided by the Catholic Daughters, and music.L'Angelus Family who has CD's and performs through out the country has played before and may be again.
11. Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 During Thursday,the speaker will be from the HIV Office to speak about statics in Louisiana and how to prevent HIV from affecting the infants, and what happens to infants when they are infected by there Mother and how, they are infected.
12.Jan. 2, 2010 --Feb. 6, 2010 & March 6, 2010,Pro-Life Rosary8:30 amfor Life every lst Saturday in 2010 except in April = 10:30am Ap. 11, 2010. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, La.
13.Sat. Feb. 13King Cake Fundraiser at Mac's Fresh Market on Jackson St. Ext. Alexandria, La. between 11:00am and 3:00pm.
14.Feb 27, 2010 Next regular meeting at 9am at West Side Regional Library (see the Map on the contact page)
15. Sat.- March 6-Sorrowful Pro-Life Mysteriesat St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Alexandria, La.71301 at 8:30 amwith Adoration, Confession then Mass at 9:00am.
16.CANCELLED----March 13, 2010 speaker from Houston Coalition for Life 9am - 11:00 Westside Regional Library
17. Sat. March 20, 2010Forest Hill Nursery Festival Educational Table in Forest Hill, La.
18. Sat. March 27, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. next regular meeting at West Side Regional Library (see the Map on the contact page)
19.Sat. April 11,2010at 10:30am Pro-Life Rosary before the 11am Mass (Divine Mercy Sunday)
20. Sat. April 11, 10 RRTL Meeting 9am-11am
21. Wed. April 21, 10 RRTL planned to bring pro-life magazines to the Catholic Center (11am-1pm) Lunch Time
22. Thursday, April 22, 10 EARTH DAY
23. May 1, 10 First Saturday 8:30am Pro-Life Rosary, Adoration, and Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, La.
24. May 6, 10 National Day of Prayer
26. Sat. May 9, 10 planned to sell roses at church on Mother's Day for a RRTL fundraiser
27. Sat. May 22, 10 RRTL Meeting 9:15 - 10:30m
28. SAT. June 5,10 (8:30am) Pro-Life Rosary, Adoration and Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, La. before Conference
29. Sat. June 5, 10 Free Pro-Life Conference
at Westside Regional Library - Alexandria, La.
(9:15-3:30pm) Lunch on your own
Please bring a (any price) gift for a
BABY GIRL
Pro-Life Speakers and Media
30. Sun. June 20, 10 Father's Day
31. Sat. June 26,10 RRTL Meeting 9:15-10:30
32. Sat. June 26, 10 RRTL Pro-Life Display at the Stubenville Teen Event in Alexandria, La.
33. First Sat. July 3, 10 (8:30 am)Pro-Life Rosary, Adoration and Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Catholic Church in Alexandria, La.
34. Sunday, July 4th, 10 God Bless America!!!!!!
35. Saturday, July 24, 10 RRTL Meeting (9:15 am)
36. Feast of St. Joachim and St. Ann July 26,10
37. First Sat. Aug. 7, 10 8:30 am Pro-Life Rosary & Adoration & Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
Catholic Church in Alexandria, La.
38. Sat. Aug. 28th, 10 RRTL Meeting Day- MASS at Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Alexandria at 8am then TRIP to Natchitoches, La. Women's Crisis Pregnancy Center leaving from Church Parking Lot by 8: 40am Carpooling with particitpants sharing expense for gas probably eating lunch in Natchitoches before returning to church parking lot around 1:30 pm.
39. Sunday, September 5 (Labor Day Weekend) --"Bowling for Babies" Fundraiser. It will be held from (l:00pm until 9:00pm), at Four Season's Bowling Alley (near the Alexandria Mall). Ticket must be bought ahead of time, no selling allowed at the door. Selling from now until Sept. 1st, 2010. Contact by email:donnamski@yahoo.comor by phone: 318 445 6868, or by mail: Rapides Right To Life --P.O. Box 14436 --Alexandria, La. 71315. Price $6 per ticket or 3 game tickets for $15. Bumper in the gutters will be eavailable. Checks made out to R.R.T.L.
The profits will go to save unborn babies.
40. Sat. September 25, 2010 at 9:15 am- Our Monthly Meeting at Westside Regional Library in Alexandria, La.
41. Sat. Oct. 2, 2010 will be the lst Saturday Pro-Life Adoration, Rosary and Mass. New Time: begins at 8:15 am at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, La.
42. Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 will be the 6th "Life Chain" in Alexandria, La. RRTL sponsored the Life Chain and Mock Funeral Drive last year & will also sponsor it again this year. Come no later then 2:00pm to be in your correct spot, for the beginning of the prayers to begin, and to get your pro-life poster. We will pray silently for l hour on the Jackson St. bridge and on the sidewalks that join the walking part of the bridge. The Mock Funeral will follow for those who want to participate. Black Flags will be available for each car. All faiths are invited to
this event to pray for the abortion to end.
43. Sat. Oct. 23, 10 RRTL meeting - at 9:15 am at Westside Regional Library in Alexandria, La. (see map on contact us) Remember to vote by email if you are not going to be there.
44. (Only in Planning Stages) Sat. Oct. 30, may have a candlelight prayer vigil for the November election on the walking trail downtown Alexandria, La. near the Overton Expressway not to far from Saint James Church at 8:00 pm. Still getting permission from the police and getting members decision.
45. Sat. Nov . 6, 10 at 8:15 am adoration begins and the Pro-Life Rosary starts at 8:30am. The lst Saturday Mass, begins at 9:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, in downtown Alexandria, La. not to far from the Red River on 4th Street.
44. Sat. Nov. 27 Meeting of the RRTL - we are going to have a guest speaker: Mrs. Shirley Nugent of Pineville, La. from "Hannah's Plea Pregnancy Center". Meet at Westside Regional Library at 9 am meeting at 9:15am.
45. First Sat. Pro-Life Rosary and Adoration at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, La. at 8:15 am. and Massat 9am.
47. Sat. Dec. 18, 2010 Our next meeting will be held at Westside Regional Library starting at 9:15 am. We will have coffee and breakfast item. Those who come can bring something to include only if they wish. We will be meeting in the large room, so don't be worried about us being crowded. Ha Ha Christmas "Thank You" gifts will be given to the officers from the President. Hope you come to eat and also we will be eating and drinking during the real meeting. If you are not a member you are welcome to come to this meeting. Merry Christmas!!!
46. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, is the feast of our Lady of Guadalupe Mass will be at 12:30pm at St.Francis X. Cathedral, Alexandria, La. and then a social gathering will be held at St. Francis Cabrini Activity Building after Mass in Alexandria also.
2011
48. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 Pro-Life Rosary starting at 8:15 am with Adoration, and the lst Sat. Mass at 9am.
49. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 Rapides Right To Life Meeting at Westside Regional Library in Alexandria, La. at 9:15am.
50. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 Mass at 6:30 am then Bus Trip leaving at 7am sharp for Baton Rouge, La. from in front of St. Francis X. Cathedral (in Alexandria, La.) for the lst Louisiana Life March at 10am - 12 noon returning to Cathedral around 3:30pm. Cost $25 per person. Contact Donna at donnaski@yahoo.com We also stopped at Desormeaux Foundation Pregnancy Center, and Maternity Center and Baby & Me Boutique on the way home.
51. Saturdy Feb. 5, 2011 First Saturday Devotions starting at 8:15 with the Pro-Life Rosary with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during the
rosary. Mass begins at 9am --St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.
52. Saturday, Feb. 26 Rapides Right to Life Meeting at Westside Regional Library 9:15 am. Plans for King Cake Fundraiser.
53. Cup Cakes & King Cake Sale on Sat. March 5, 2011 at Mac's Fresh Market on Jackson St. Extension at ll:00 am.
54. Pro-Life Oratory Registration is due by March 25, 11. See the information on home page and the contact page.
55. March 26, 11 RRTL Meeting at Westside Regional Library in Alexandria, La. at 9:15 am.
56. April 2, 11 Pro-life Rosary, Exposition and Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, La. at 8:15am.
57. April 9, 11 Pro-Life Oratory Contest at Westside Regional Library at 10am in the smaller extra room ===Cancelled= no one registered.
58. April 16 RRTL meeting at Westside Regional Library at 9:15 am.
59. April 22, 11 Good Friday Pro-life event(Planning Stage).
60. April 24, 11 Easter.
61. May 7th, 11 First Sat. Pro-Life Rosary, Exposition and Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral at 8:15
62. May 7th, ll Mother's Day "Rose for a Donation Fundraising "Event
starting at 8 o'clock- 2pm.
63. May 28th, 11 RRTL Meeting at Westside Regional in Alexandria, La
at 9:15 am. IMPORTANT
64. June 4th, 11 First Sat. Pro-Life Rosary, Exposition and Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria before the Conference.
65. June 4th also, "2nd Pro-Life Conference" at Westside Regional Library in Alexandria, La. at 10:00 am. to 2:30 pm. More info comming soon.
66. June 25, 11 Rapides Right to Life Monthly Meeting. Cancelled
66. RRTL President going to National Right to Life Conference Jacksonville, Fl.
67. June 26, 11 Education Outreach through Stubenville Retreat.
68. July 4 th Pray for America to change & do God's will.
69. July lst Pro-life Rosary at 8:15am and Adoration, also Mass starts at 9am at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, La.
70. July 30, 2011 Important Meeting at Westside Regional Library at 9:15 am Alexandria, La.
71. Sat. Aug. 6, 2011 Pro-life Rosary at 8:15 am and Adoration, also Mass starts at 9am at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, La.
72. Sat. Aug. 27, 2011 Rapides Right To Life Monthly Meeting at the Westside Regional Library, Alexandria, La. at 9:15am.
73. Sat. Sept. 3, 2011 Adoration, Pro-Life Rosary and Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, La. at 8:15am.
74. SUNDAY - Sept. 11, 2011 ( 9/11) "Bowling for Babies" at Tiger Lanes on the property of the old England AFB, close to the Alexandria Regional Airport from 12:30-3:00pm. Lunch can be bought there. $6 per ticket or $15 for 3 bowling ticket, both including shoes. A end of the summer back to school FLING. Diapers will be bought for 2 pregnancy centers with profits. Donations will greatfully be accepted. Send check to: RRTL P.O. Box 14436 Alexandria, La. 71315 email - info@rapidesrighttolife.com for info or call 318-445-6868
75. Sat. Sept. 24, 2011 monthly meeting of the Rapides Right To Life Members at Westside Regional Library in Alexandria, La. at 9:15am.
76. Sat. Oct. 1, 2011 Adoration, Pro-Life Rosary and Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, La. at 8:15 am.
76. SUNDAY - Oct. 2, 2011 the 7th annual --Cenla Life Chain-- on the Jackson St. Bridge between Alexandria, and Pineville, La. Posters available for you to use. Just come and pray to end Abortion. Hot- Dog fundraiser lunch is in the planning for 1pm and prayers will end at 3pm.
77. Saturday Oct. 22 at 9:15 at Westside Regional Library = regular meeting of the RRTL group.
78. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 Colfax Pecan Festival Parade with RRTL Float to let people know about the Pregnancy Center phone number = 1-800- 395-HELP. Look for the Life Guards and the Life Buoy. Info. Table is near the Bank.
79. Saturday, Nov 5, 2011 Pro-Life Rosary, Adoration and Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral starting at 8:15 am.
80. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 lst Fall Bake Sale (Rain made us sell at car dealer customer service areas, so we could be out of the rain.
8l. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 Regular Meeting at 9:15 am at Westside Regional Library in Alexandria, La.
82. Sat. December 3, 2011 Pro-Life Rosary, Adoration and Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral starting at 8:15 am.
83. Thur. Dec. 8, 2011 Holy Day of Obligation- Soliminaty of Mary
84. Monday, December 12, 2011 the Feast of Our Lady Of Guadalupe
- RRTL Members are invited to attend St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
to recognize the patroness of the unborn and ask for her help in ending abortion.
85. Oratory Contest Begins before school Christmas Holidays
86. No RRTL meeting in December 2011.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
2012
1. Jan. l, 2012 New Year's Day - Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
2. Dec. 8, 2012 The Epiphany of the Lord and lst Saturday of the Month, Pro-Life Rosary, Adoration and Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral starting at 8:15 am.
3. Jan. 14, Special Date for the Rapides Right To Life Meeting at Westside Regional Library in Alexandria, La. at 9:15 am. and Oratory Contest
4. Jan. 21, 2012 Trip to Baton Rouge, La. 2nd Louisiana March for Life starting at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral at 7am with possible 6:30 Mass. The trip will be until 4 pm or later. Also visiting the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Baton Rouge.
5. Feb. 3-5 = Rachel's Vineyard Retreat in Lake Charles, La. for those men & women, who want healing from past abortion or abortions.
6. Feb. 4th is lst Sat. Mass and Pro-Life Rosary at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Elliot St in Alexandria, La. instead of Cathedral because of the Deacon's Ordination. Mass at 8:00 am and rosary at 8:30am.
7. Feb. 25, 2012 at 9:15 am at Westside Regional Library in Alexandria, La. Please come and join us. Any age is welcome to try us out.
