What’s Happening?

What’s Coming up in 2023!

February 2023

Winter Edition of CANFP NEWS released, featuring:
- One More Sequoia by Fr. Blaise Berg, STD
- Meet Our Member Jenni Schaeffer by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Peggy Stofila
- Preventing Miscarriage with Progesterone by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Robert Chasuk, MD
- Diocese of Stockton Takes a Bold Step to Encourage Engaged Couples to Embrace NFP by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Deacon Steve Budnik
- One More Sequoia by CANFP President Fr. Blaise Berg, STD
- NFP is About Relationships by CANFP Executive Director Sheila St. John
- Thank you to CANFP 2022 Members/Supporters!
- Can I Get Pregnant Before My Period Returns? responded to by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Judy Wilmurt
- Could I Be Pregnant a Month Postpartum? responded to by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Judy Wilmurt
- Is Progesterone Safe in Pregnancy if Numbers are NOT Low? responded to by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter George Delgado, MD
- First Pregnancy Was Normal... responded to by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter George Delgado, MD
- Diócesis de Stockton da un paso audaz para animar a parejas comprometidas a adoptar la PFN por Diácono Steve Budnik
February 11, 2023 NFP exhibit at White Mass, Diocese of Monterey, St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Pismo
February 24-26, 2023 CANFP Exhibit at Los Angeles Religious Education Congress.
- Visit booth $518 and ask for your free Parish Packet!
- contact info@canfp.org to volunteer to staff an exhibit shift
Support 2023 REDO of www.canfp.org with donation. Use DONATE button on home page of www.canfp.org or mailed donations gratefully received at CANFP/1217 Tyler St./Salinas, CA 93906
Accepting submission of articles for CANFPNEWS Spring 2023: Deadline: March 17, 2023. Submit to info@canfp.org
Seeking to contract with Administrative Support for Member Services. Submit inquiry to info@canfp.org

March 2023

March 17, 2023: Deadline for submission of articles to be considered for Spring CANFPNEWS , send to info@canfp.org

April 2023

April 22, 2023: CANFP Executive Board convenes for semi-annual all day planning session, at St. Patrick’s Seminary, San Francisco Region

May 2023

Spring Edition of CANFP NEWS released, featuring:
- Meet Our Member by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Peggy Stofila
- Bella by Doloers Meehan, RN
- President’s Perspective by CANFP President Fr. Blaise Berg, STD
- Director’s Desk by CANFP Executive Director Sheila St. John
- NaPro and Migraines responded to by CANFP Professional Member/SupporterLynn Keenan, MD
- My Temp Only Rises for One Day responded to by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Andrea and Dr. Ron Gronsky
- Are My Low Temps Age Related? responded to by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Andrea and Dr. Ron Gronsky
- and More TBA!

June 2023

July 2023

July 19-20, 2023 CANFP Seminarian Program for Archdiocese of San Francisco, St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park
July 23-29, 2023 National NFP Week

August 2023

Summer Edition of CANFP NEWS released, featuring:
- Meet Our Member by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Peggy Stofila
- President’s Perspective by CANFP President Fr. Blaise Berg, STD
- Director’s Desk by CANFP Executive Director Sheila St. John
- and More TBA!

September 2023

October 2023

October 28, 2023: CANFP Executive Board convenes for semi-annual all day planning session, in Los Angeles Region

November 2023

Fall Edition of CANFP NEWS released, featuring:
- Meet Our Member by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Peggy Stofila
- President’s Perspective by CANFP President Fr. Blaise Berg, STD
- Director’s Desk by CANFP Executive Director Sheila St. John
- and More TBA!

December 2023

NEW CANFP NEWS Delivery Options in 2022!

CANFP Members now have options re: how to receive their quarterly CANFP NEWS
Customizing delivery to YOUR preference!

1) NO CHANGE: Continue mailing my print copy

2) GO DIGITAL: Email me link quarterly to PDF Version

3) BOTH: Continue mailing my print copy AND email me link to PDF

Respondents to emailed survey, sent to all members, will receive their newsletter via their preferred mode of delivery, beginning with the Spring 2022 edition.

Changed your mind? No problem! You can change your method of delivery at any time, by emailing Sheila@canfp.org

Didn’t receive the survey? Also no problem! Send your email to Sheila@canfp.org to select your delivery method.

No surprise policy! Unless you specifically request a change to pdf link, you will continue to receive your CANFPNEWS in the mail as you always have.

2023 Highlights

January 2023

Jan. 21, 2023: CANFP Exhibit at WALK FOR LIFE WEST COAST

2022 Highlights

December 2022

Dec. 7-14: EPI Creighton Model FertilityCare Teacher Training Program in Sacramento Region
Dec. 15: Deadline for article submissions for Winter CANFP NEWS

November 2022

Release of Fall CANFP NEWS
Nov. 5: Deadline to submit application for Creighton Model FertilityCare Teacher Training Program in Sacramento Region
Nov. 12: CANFP Executive Board semi-annual all day gathering, to plan for 2023, held in Carpinteria, CA

October 2022

Respect Life Month
Oct. 14-16th: Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone featured speaker at Marian Conference at Madonna del Sasso Church, Salinas. CANFP providing resource table throughout event.
Oct. 22: CANFP resource table at Together in Holiness Conference, Redwood City

September 2022

Sept. 5: CANFP joins other pro-life advocates staffing exhhibit at Monterey County Fair.
Sept. 11: CANFP staffed resource table at Ministry Fair at Madonna del Sasso Church, Salinas
Sept 15: Deadline for article submissions for Fall CANFP NEWS

August 2022

Release of Summer CANFP NEWS

July 2022

July 24-30 National NFP Week: Called to the Joy of Love Supporting God’s Gifts of Love and Life in Marriage
July 28-30: CANFP Professional Members Dr. Paddy Jim Baggott, and Dr. George Delgado, and Executive Director Sheila St. John present at the Advanced Training Institute of International Life Services

June 2022

June 15: Deadline for article submissions for Summer CANFP NEWS
June 25: CANFP provides “God’s Design for Love and Life” at Stockton Diocese training of mentor couples for marriage prep.

May 2022

Release of Spring CANFP NEWS: YEAR OF THE FAMILY
May 14-19: Parish NFP Week sponsored by CANFP Parish Member All Saints University Parish in Turlock, CA. Events offered daily by CANFP at All Saints/Turlock, St. Josephs/Modesto, and Central Catholic High School/Modesto.

April 2022

April 30: Deadline to submit application for Creighton Model FertilityCare Teacher Training Program in Fresno Region

March 2022

March 15: Deadline for article submissions for Spring CANFP NEWS

February 2022

Winter Edition of CANFP NEWS released, Celebrating the Joy Amidst the Challenges, featuring:
- NFP: Plot Twists From the Great Director by Kristy Tucker
- NFP: One Guy’s Challenges by John Brennan
- NFP Burnout by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Amie Holmes, MD
- We Have Come to Know and Believe in the Love God has for Us by CANFP Professional Member/Supporter Fr. John Warburton, OSJ
- Following the Star by CANFP President Fr. Blaise Berg, STD
- Grass is Greener…or is it? by CANFP Executive Director Sheila St. John
- Thank you to CANFP 2021 Members/Supporters!
February 19th: CANFP Info table at the first annual White Mass for the Diocese of Monterey, Madonna del Sasso Church, Salinas
February 25: CANFP Executive Board convenes for semi-annual all day planning session, at St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park

January

Jan. 22, 2022: WALK FOR LIFE WEST COAST
Support 2022 REDO of www.canfp.org with donation. Use DONATE button on home page of www.canfp.org or mailed donations gratefully received at CANFP/1217 Tyler St./Salinas, CA 93906
Accepting submission of articles for CANFPNEWS Spring 2022: Deadline: March 15, 2022. Submit to info@canfp.org
Seeking to contract with Administrative Support for Member Services. Submit inquiry to info@canfp.org

2021 Highlights

December

Accepting submission of articles for CANFPNEWS Winter 2022: Deadline: Dec. 15, 2021. Submit to info@canfp.org
Seeking to contract with Administrative Support for Member Services. Submit inquiry to info@canfp.org
Mailed 1200 parishes of California info on CANFP resources and activities

November

Release of FALL CANFP NEWS: Celebrating the NFP Professional, featuring tributes to CANFP Professional Mary Davenport, MD and other articles by and about NFP Professionals in California.

October

Oct. 13-16, 2021 CANFP President, Fr. Blaise Berg, and Executive Director, Sheila St. John, represent California at an East Coast summit of NFP leaders from throughout the country hosted by the Diocesan Development Program of the USCCB.
Oct. 21, 2021 Virtual Seminar for Clergy of Diocese of Charleston, SC, on God’s Design for Love and Life: Bring NFP out of the shadows of parish life. The why and how of educating a parish on NFP as a tool for living God’s design for love and life by Sheila St. John, Executive Director of CANFP, can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTqKDD4m8WqpQPBgysrN6al2VYpx5JJOB

September

Survey of priests of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles re: awareness and needs in promoting NFP
Sept. 18, 2021: CANFP exhibits at Together in Holiness Conference, at Immaculat Heart of Mary Church, Belmont, CA. Join us at this great event for couples@ Info: HERE
Sept 24, 2021: CANFP Hosts Reception for the Clergy (and Seminarians) of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Clergy (and seminarians) who would like to attend, RSVP by Sept 11th to sheila@canfp.org
Sept 25, 2021 CANFP Executive Board convenes for semi-annual planning session, in Carpinteria, CA

August

Summer CANFP NEWS released, featuring article by CANFP Member David Shaneyfelt,: Abraham’s Reward.

May

Spring Edition of CANFP NEWS released, featuring articles by a father, his son (the Father) and his son in law: Reflections in this Year of St. Joseph (by Tom Spencer), St. Joseph, A Model for Fathers, (by Tom’s son, Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ), and My Road to St. Joseph (by Tom’s son-in-law, Kevin Darr).

February

Winter Edition of CANFP NEWS released, featuring article by CANFP Member Uta Trogele Relationships and Love—On the Dance Floor?
CANFP Member/Supporter Survey, results to be released in Spring CANFP NEWS
CANFP Executive Board convenes for semi-annual planning session, at St. Mary’s Parish, Vacaville, February 26, 2021

January

CANFP welcomes new Executive Board Member: Edie Sickman

2018 Highlights

Faithful to God’s Design—July 2018

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae

(and the 25th Anniversary of CANFP!)

Attended by 750, including one day Clergy Day

Video recordings of presentations available to view for free, at

www.CelebrateHV50.com

2016 Highlights

November

Release of FALL CANFP NEWS: Special Youth Edition (v.2), featuring articles by youth 15-25.
FertilityCare Teacher Training will be held at St. Anthony’s Retreat Center

October

CANFP Executive Board convenes for semi-annual planning session, at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, Oct. 22, 2016.

September

CANFP exhibits at Theology of the Body Congress, in Ontario CA Sept. 22-25, 2016

August

Summer CANFP NEWS released, featuring article by Sister Paula Vandegaer, Founder, Life Services International: Questioning, Accepting, Believing.
CANFP NEWS complimentary copy, sent to Pregnancy Resource Centers throughout California, and beyond.

July

National NFP Week July 18-24, 2016—see PROMO TOOLS for articles you can reprint (just shoot info@CANFP.org an email for reprint permission)

June

Sheila St. John participates in monthly call with Respect Life and Family Life Directors of Catholic Dioceses throughout California, reporting on NFP news and activities.

May

Spring Edition of CANFP NEWS released, featuring article by Loree Lippssmeyer: Sharing Truth and Beauty with our Daughters

April

April 16-17, 2019 CANFP exhibits at Madonna del Sasso Church, Salinas, CA.

March

March 12th CANFP Executive Board convened in Sacramento for semi-annual Executive Meeting.

February

Winter Edition of CANFP NEWS released, featuring article by Damon Owens: Family: Theology of the Body and Love
Sheila St. John Executive Director of CANFP, joined Diocesan Directors from throughout California for a statewide all ministry convening Feb. 2-4, 2016.
CANFP exhibited at Los Angeles Religious Education Congress Feb. 26-29, 2016.

January

CANFP welcomes two new Executive Board Members: Mario Rizzo, and Gary Schuberg
CANFP exhibited at West Coast Walk for Life in San Francisco, January 23, 2016

2015 Highlights

December
Merry Christmas!
Bring on 2016!!

November

FALL CANFP NEWS released
FertilityCare Practitioner Education Program
Education Phase I
Nov. 7-14, 2015
Three Rivers Retreat Center
Fresno region
mphoward.cfce@gmail.com
La Familia Natural Vive Mejor
St. Joachim Church, Madera
7-8 de Noviembre
Oficina Paroquial: 559-673-3290 o
Ana y Luis Garcia: 559-674-2053

October

Life Giving Love Retreats
Our Lady of Guadalupe Bakersfield
October 3-4, 2015
Parish Office: 661-323-3662 or
Michelle Ayala: 661-862-0497
OCT. 10th: Application Deadline for November FertilityCare Practitioner Education Program
mphoward.cfce@gmail.com
Life Giving Love Retreats
St. Joachim Church Madera
October 16-17, 2015
Parish Office: 559-673-3290 or
Michele & Tom Spencer: 559-868-3385

September

La Familia Natural Vive Mejor
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bakersfield
19-20 de Septiembre
Oficina Paroquial: 661-323-3662
Leticia Mora: 661-319-3194

August

Summer CANFP NEWS released, featuring articles by speakers.
Aug. 21-22, 2015
MALE AND FEMALE HE CREATED THEM
Event Center
St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough St.
San Francisco, CA

July

Early Registration Discount this month, for MALE AND FEMALE HE CREATED THEM. Those who register before July 20th saved 20%
National NFP Week July 19-July 25, 2015—see PROMO TOOLS for articles you can reprint (just shoot info@CANFP.org an email for reprint permission)

June

Early Registration Discount this month, for MALE AND FEMALE HE CREATED THEM. Those who registered before July 20th saved 20%

May

Spring Edition of CANFP NEWS released, featuring article by Fiorella Nash, Discovering NFP. Fiorella is traveling all the way from her home in the UK to speak at the Closing Banquet of the summer CANFP conference: Male and Female He Created Them to be held Aug. 21-22 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco.
Accepting Registration online for Male and Female He Created Them
Conference Brochure mailed to every parish in California!

April

April 18: God’s Design for Married Love, a one day seminar for the Deacons of the Diocese of Sacramento with Professionals from CANFP presenting: Sheila St. John, Dr. John Gisla, Fr. Blaise Berg, and Steve Patton (Family Life Director of the Diocese of Sacramento).

March

March 7th CANFP Executive Board convened in Sacramento
Visitors to CANFP Booth #468 at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress March 13-15, 2015 receives: 1) FREE gift 2) FREE 90 day membership to CANFP and 3) access to CANFP Professional Members with their questions.

February

Winter Edition of CANFP NEWS released, featuring article by Rose Sweet, featured presenter in August at CANFP Conference: Male and Female He Created Them
CANFP awarded supporter Judy Barrett appreciation for her support to CANFP and decades of service to Love and Life by inviting her to attend Male and Female He Created Them in August as guest of CANFP
Sheila St. John Executive Director of CANFP, joined Respect Life and Family Life Directors from all of California at annual convening Feb. 9-11, 2015 in Santa Cruz.

January

One year anniversary of launch of all new www.canfp.org!
CANFP exhibited at West Coast Walk for Life in San Francisco, January 24, 2015

2014

December

CANFP invited regions to submit NFP news for their area, for inclusion in Winter CANFP NEWS
Your prayers, participation, and financial support are needed to support the increased activity of CANFP! A lucky supporter of CANFP will be our guest at the CANFP conference in August 2015!

November

CANFP NEWS Fall Edition was sent to all members, and 600 Gift Editions sent to supporters with invitation to join!
CANFP exhibited at Northern California Faith Formation Conference at Santa Clara Convention Center, Nov. 21-22, 2014
Lucky visitor to CANFP exhibit was awarded prize of 2 DVD set, of CANFP two day conference, Married Love and the Gift of Life.

October

CANFP exhibited at Eucharistic Marian Conference October 17-19th, in Salinas, CA.

September

Dr. Lynn Keenan and Fr. Marcos Gonzalez provided evening seminar for invited clergy of Archdiocese of San Francisco, with focus on ministry to Spanish speaking.
CANFP Executive Board held semi-annual all day meeting in San Francisco Sept. 20th, hosted by Board Member Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone.

August

CANFP NEWS Summer edition mailed to members, and 300 gift editions sent to CANFP followers
Youth Speak Up! section added to website, featuring the ideas and thoughts of those 25 and under

July

CANFP invites men to share their thoughts and experiences for summer CANFP NEWS

June

Archbishop Cordileone participates in March for Marriage in Washington DC, June 19th

May

Spring CANFP NEWS featuring article by Deacon William Turrentine received by members the first of May
Gift edition of CANFP NEWS sent to 300 supporters of CANFP end of May

April

Caring About Healthy Women, Healthy Marriages, and Healthy Families, an evening seminar featuring Dr. Michel Accad, Dr. Lynn Keenan, Fr. Blaise Berg, and Sheila St. John was offered in Fresno on April 25, 2014.
CANFP Executive Board gathers in Fresno for semi-annual full day strategy session

March

Visitors to CANFP Exhibit at Los Angeles Religious Education Congress March 14-16th received FREE 90 Day Membership and opportunity to ask questions of CANFP Professional Members Dr. Theresa Stigen, Ob/GYN, Sheila St. John, Joan Noyes, and Fr. Joseph Illo.

February

Special YOUTH Edition of CANFP NEWS released!
Fr. Blaise Berg, member of CANFP Executive Board, and Executive Director Sheila St. John, present at the annual convening of the Respect Life and Family Life Directors from Dioceses throughout California, on Spirituality of Marriage and Clergy Formation in Natural Family Planning.

January

Launch of the ALL NEW CANFP Website—welcome! Explore….Enjoy!
Roll out of all new CANFP Membership structure—-first rise in membership since CANFP formed in 1993!

2013

December

Youth articles for 2014 Winter CANFP NEWS submission deadline December 31, 2013.
CANFP end of year letter, grateful for 20 years of support, and looking forward to the next 20!— sent to our supporters. Read HERE.
CANFP membership invitation mailed to all Catholic parishes in California

November

CANFP NEWS fall edition mailed to all members, and additional 300 gift copies sent to lucky hand selected recipients
CANFP exhibited at the Respect Life Conference of the Archdiocese of San Francisco: Love Made Medicine

October

CANFP exhibited at the National Meeting of the Catholic Medical Association in Santa Barbara
CANFP Executive Board was hosted by Archbishop Cordileone for semi-annual Board Meeting in San Francisco
CANFP provided a seminar for the Deacons and Parish Leaders of the Archdiocese of San Francisco
CANFP presented to NFP Professionals of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for their NFP Enrichment Day

September

CANFP exhibited at the Ministry Days of the Diocese of Sacramento

August

CANFP Members received their summer edition of CANFP NEWS

July

CANFP conducted a weeklong program God’s Design for Married Love for the seminarians of the Archdiocese of San Francisco

June

CANFP presented God Design for Married Love to the clergy of the Archdiocese of San Francisco for their Priest Study Days