March 2004
1-31 Women's History Month March has been set aside to celebrate the rich and inspiring heritage of women's contributions to the United States. For more information, contact the National Women's History Project, 3343 Industrial Drive, Suite 4, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-636-2888 or www.nwhp.org
3,10, 17, 24, 31 Wednesdays in Lent During the Christian church season of Lent leading up to Easter Christians may attend special Wednesday Lenten services that focus on this season of reflection and repentance
5 World Day of Prayer The first Friday of March has been designated World Day of Prayer. It is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions and from more than 170 countries and regions, who come together in places of worship around the world to observe a common day of prayer each year. Men, women, and children are all invited to these services. It promotes fellowship, understand, and action. Check with local churches for area services. This year's theme is "In Faith, Women Shape the Future," with a focus on Panama.
6 Purim begins at Sunset
7 Purim The most festive of Jewish holidays, Purim is a time of prizes, noisemakers, costumes and treats when the Jewish people celebrate a major victory over oppression when they were living in Persia and were saved from extermination. This story is recounted in the Megillah, the scroll of the story of Esther or the Biblical book of Esther. Purim takes place on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish calendar.
17 St. Patrick's Day Commemorates the patrol saint of Ireland who served as this country's bishop for 30 years and died on March 17, 461. Originally a Roman Catholic holy day, it has evolved into more of a secular celebration. It has been celebrated in the United States since 1737. A traditional symbol of the day is the shamrock which St. Patrick used to explain the Trinity of how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity
20 First Day of Spring Vernal Equinox
21 New Year's Day for Behai
30 Ramanavani This is the Hindu anniversary of the birth of Rama, the incarnation of Vishnu, The Preserved
   
       
         
 

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