Youth Mass and Rally

• Thursday night January 21st 9:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this Mass celebrated by Bishop Wall of Gallup. Anyone attending the rally after the Mass must be part of an organized youth group that is pre-registered. All Archdiocese guidelines must be followed by attending youth groups. To register, contact Stephanie Allard 505-480-6114

All Night Adoration

• Thursday night January 21st into the morning of Friday January 22nd. There will be all night adoration at St Anne’s, Santa Fe for the youth groups, also at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Santa Fe (normal scheduled perpetual adoration), and at the St Francis Cathedral (for adults; hopefully parishes will take one hour each over the course of the night.). The all night adoration at the Cathedral will end with Benediction and morning prayer at approximately 7:30 am. Contact person to sign up your parish for an hour of all night adoration at the Cathedral: Fr Stephen Imbarrato frstephen@defendinglife.org

• IMPORTANT NOTICE. Pre-registration is mandatory for anyone attending the overnight adoration at St Anne’s Parish in Santa Fe on January 21, 2010. All chaperones must have already completed the Abuse Awareness Training for Adults. Teens must have a parent signed permission form (dates must be changed) with emergency contact and medical contact information. Anyone that is not pre-registered will not be allowed to stay overnight. Contact Annette Klimka, Safe Environment Coordinator at (505) 831-8144. Pre-registration must be done by January 20.

Conference and Exhibits

• Morning of January 22nd (Friday), the conference and pro-life exhibits will be held at the auditorium of the Cathedral School across the parking lot behind the St. Francis Cathedral. The exhibits will be available for exploring at 8:00 am. Those wishing to reserve exhibit space, contact Fr Stephen Imbarrato frstephen@defendinglife.org or call Project Defending Life 505-266-4100. Exhibit tables are free, but should be reserved as soon as possible. Exhibits will remain up till 11:30 am.

Conference Speakers

• Morning of January 22nd (Friday) Speakers at the morning conference (9:00 am till 11:30 am) will range from heads of pro-life groups and legislative experts to pastors of different faiths and the bishops of NM. At 11:00 am, we are hoping to have a gathering of all bishops, priests, pastors, and other clergy to address everyone at the conference in the Cathedral School. For questions about conference, contact Allen Sanchez allencito@msn.com or Fr Stephen Imbarrato frstephen@defendinglife.org.

Breakfast

• Morning of January 22nd (Friday) Breakfast will be provided (free will offering accepted) by the Knights of Columbus at the cafeteria of the Cathedral School from 8:00 am till 11:00 am. For information on how to donate food or other questions about breakfast, contact Joe Valdez of the K of C joenRosely@aol.com.

Tour

• Morning of January 22nd (Friday) There will be a Holy Site Tour starting at 9 am at the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (417 Agua Fria; meet at large statue of OLG), ending at 11:30 am at the Cathedral. This is mainly for youth and will visit the Sanctuario of OLG, San Miguel Church, Chapel at Loretto, and the Cathedral. Deacon Anthony Trujillo will lead the tour. Tour will be free for youth. For information, contact Fr Stephen Imbarrato frstephen@defendinglife.org.

Bishops Mass

• The Bishops’ Mass will begin at Noon Friday January 22nd at the Cathedral. All 3 bishops of NM will be in attendance and all priests and deacons throughout all three dioceses of NM are invited to attend to concelebrate or assist the Mass. There will be a collection during the Mass to cover event expenses and to promote pro-life activities in NM. Contact Fr Stephen Imbarrato frstephen@defendinglife.org.

Prayer Service and Vigil

• There will be a multi-denominational prayer service at Noon Friday January 22nd* in the Cathedral school auditorium. Contact: Pastor Bill Redmond wtredmond@aol.com or Walter Bradley wbradley@dfamilk.com. There will be a free will offering at the prayer service to offset expenses and to promote pro-life activities in NM.

Baby and Senior Goods Collection

• There will be a collections of diapers and other baby needs for BirthRight, Carenet, PDL’s Mom Ministry, and other related ministries. We will also be collecting toiletries, socks, and other items for the elderly to be distributed in nursing homes. These baby and senior items can be brought to the conference in the morning at the Cathedral School or to the Noon Mass or Noon prayer vigils for distribution. Contact Anne Avellone justice@archdiosf.org.

Procession

• The procession will begin approximately 1:15 / 1:30 pm as all groups converge on the Plaza from the front of the Cathedral to process to the Roundhouse. We are encouraging people to bring their own signs, images, and santos, but PLEASE NOTE, these signs etc are not allowed in the Cathedral during Mass.

Roundhouse Rally

• The Rally will begin approximately 2:30 / 3:00 pm at the Roundhouse after the entire procession reaches the statehouse. There will be additional speakers at the rally. One improvement over last year, we will have a full sound system so all can hear the rally speakers. There will be an opportunity to visit legislative offices in the Roundhouse.

Take the Day off for Life!

• We are asking people to take the SOLAUD (Friday January 22nd) off from work and school and everything else to come to Santa Fe to pray and witness for life. MEET US IN SANTA FE FOR ROE VS WADE DAY!

Fasting

• We are asking people to fast (and / or abstain) in some way from Wednesday January 20th 3:00 pm till the end of the event Friday January 22nd 3:00 pm. This could be giving up of a meal a day, snacks etc, or some other sacrifice for the end of all sins against life, marriage, and family and for blessings on this event.

Bring Buses!

• We are asking people to think in terms of buses, not cars. Talk to pastors about renting buses and coming for the entire day or even the night before from all over NM. Remember this is the 400th anniversary of Santa Fe. the Cathedral looks spectacular!

ALL PHONE INQUIRES: Call Project Defending Life 505-266-4100 with any questions etc and we will connect you with the proper person to get you the information you need.

Survival Guide: Again, we will send out a survival guide soon with much more information especially on lodging for those who wish to come up Thursday night or stay Friday night. It is the 400th anniversary of Santa Fe and many may want to come early and stay later.