Saturday, March 24, 2012

Eucharistic Procession lead by Deacon Steve at PP Tues. March 27th!

"Please join us for a Eucharistic Procession lead by Deacon Steve Thomashefski at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Drive in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 27th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. In case of rainy/bad weather there will be Praise and Worship only. All are welcome! Looking forward to seeing you there!"

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Check Out the National Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally

Go to: http://standupforreligiousfreedom.com/ for more info about rallies in Grand Rapids, Howell, Flint, Kalamazoo and around the country.


Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally Guidelines and Protocols

The Nationwide Rally for Religious Freedom welcomes all participants, of whatever religious persuasion—and even those of no religious faith—who are united by support for and desire to protect the United States Constitution’s First Amendment right of religious liberty currently under attack by the HHS Mandate.
It is not the purpose of these Rallies to promote or advocate for any political party or political movement. Thus Rally participants are asked to not bring political party or candidate signage to the rallies or distribute such literature.
All those who attend are expected to comport themselves peacefully at all times while asserting their Constitutional right to freedom of assembly.
Families, even those with small children, should feel at home and comfortable attending this Rally.
If opposition protests are conducted, Rally participants will not engage counter demonstrators or hecklers with loud verbal argumentation, name-calling or derogatory remarks, nor will such opponents be physically engaged in any way.
Any interference with Rally participants’ rights to freedom of speech and assembly will be referred to police authorities by local Rally leaders.
If Rally participants are approached by media for comment, they should refer reporters and journalists to local rally coordinators for an interview.

Prayer For Reversal of the HHS Mandate

Lord God,
You are the Author of Life and Freedom.
In Your Spirit, we have the freedom of the children of God,
and in Your Name, we promote the freedom of all
to seek, embrace, and live the truth of Your Word.
In that freedom, Lord, we your people stand with Life
and reject whatever destroys life
or distorts the meaning of human sexuality.
In that freedom, Lord, we Your people live our lives
in a way that advances Your Kingdom of Life,
and we refuse to cooperate in what is evil.
At this moment, therefore, when our government has decided
to force us to cooperate in evil,
we pray for the grace to be faithful to You
and to oppose the unjust laws and mandates
that have been imposed upon us and our institutions.
We pray for the conversion of those in civil authority
who fail to appreciate the demands of conscience.
We pray for the complete reversal of all policies
that permit the destruction of life
or coerce the cooperation of Your people
in practices that are wrong.
Bring us to a Culture of Life.
We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally Sign Suggestions

Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally
Sign Suggestions: 
DEFEND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
 STOPHHS.ORG
“GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH!” — PATRICK HENRY, MARCH 23, 1775 *
DEFEND RIGHT TO CONSCIENCE PROTECTION
FERTILITY IS NOT A DISEASE
FREEDOM OF RELIGION
FREEDOM OF RELIGION IS BEING COMPROMISED
GET THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF THE CHURCH
HHS MANDATE IS ILLEGAL
HHS MANDATE IS IMMORAL
HHS MANDATE IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
HHS MANDATE VIOLATES MY CONSCIENCE
LET’S BE UNITED, PURPOSEFUL, AND STRONG
LIFE & LIBERTY
LIFE, LIBERTY AND PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
MOTHERHOOD IS A PROUD PROFESSION
MOTHERHOOD IS NOT A DISEASE
OPPOSE OBAMA'S ASSAULT ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM 
PREGNANCY IS NOT A DISEASE
PROTECT FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS
PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION
PROTECT THE FIRST AMENDMENT
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FOR ALL AMERICANS
RESTORE FREEDOM OF RELIGION
SAVE OUR FREEDOM OF RELIGION! 
STAND UP FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
STOP HHS DICTATE
STOP HHS MANDATE
STOP OBAMA’S HHS MANDATE
STOP THE HHS MANDATE
SUPPORT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
THE SLEEPING GIANT HAS BEEN AWAKENED
WE OBEY GOD, NOT OBAMA!
WE STAND WITH THE BISHOPS
WE STAND WITH THE CLERGY




2012 Upcoming Pro-Life Events List in Washtenaw County and Beyond


Stop the HHS Mandate:
Keep up to date on efforts to Stop the HHS Mandate and sign the petition at the web site: http://www.stophhs.com/.

 Ann Arbor - The 40 Days For Life Spring Campaign is underway and will run until Palm Sunday, April 1. Please consider volunteering to pray at the Peaceful Vigil outside of Planned Parenthood at 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor for one or more hours during the 40 days, and help to spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort. For more information visit www.40daysforlife.com/annarbor and hit the Vigil Schedule tab to sign up for hours to pray at Planned Parenthood. Contact Paul at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com.

 Auburn Hills - 40 Days For Life Auburn Hills is also from Feb.22 thru April 1, with a prayer vigil located at 1625 N. Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills where Planned Parenthood wants to construct the largest facility of its kind in the state on this property. For more info go to: http://40daysforlife.com/auburnhills or http://ah40dfl.blogspot.com/ or contact Seth Peters at seth40days@gmail.com .

Pre-Rally Mass and Pre-Rally March to the Rally
On Friday, March 23rd, Holy Mass will be celebrated at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 530 Elizabeth St, Ann Arbor at 10:15 am and Father Bill Ashbaugh will be preaching.  Immediately following mass (between 11:00 and 11:15), those gathered will be marching to the Federal Building, 200 E. Liberty Street for the Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally which begins at 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Signs and balloons will be available! Everyone is welcome! Parking lot is ½ block west of the church!

On Friday, March 23rd plan to attend the Ann Arbor Stand Up For Religious Freedom - Stop the HHS Mandate Rally at the Federal Building, 200 E. Liberty Street in Ann Arbor from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. Join thousands of your fellow Americans, of all faiths, who will be participating in these peaceful rallies, at over 105 locations around the nation to stand up for religious freedom and conscience protection! Among the speakers will be Nick Thomm, producer of WDEO's Kresta in the Afternoon. Sr. Joseph Andrew and Sr. Martin Therese of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. Pastor Mike Frison, Knox Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor, U of M Students For Life and more… Sign suggestions: Stop HHS Mandate, Protect Religious Rights, Stop War on Religion and Religious Freedom! RSVP to Ann Arbor event:  http://www.facebook.com/events/300387383354554/

The Detroit Stand Up For Religious Freedom - Stop the HHS Mandate Rally will be held at McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Ave in Detroit at 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm on Friday, March 23rd. Among the presenters will be Bishop Michael Byrnes, Archdiocese of Detroit, Fr. Bill Ashbaugh from St Thomas in Ann Arbor and Al Kresta, Kresta in the Afternoon on WDEO Radio. RSVP to Detroit event: http://www.facebook.com/events/301709353221805/


Go to: http://standupforreligiousfreedom.com/ for more info about rallies in Grand Rapids, Howell, Flint, Kalamazoo and around the country.


Heartfelt Family Services has reserved the Forum 30 Theatre in Sterling Heights, MI for the showing of "October Baby" (PG13) on Friday, March 23 from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. The doors will open at 6:30 pm. HFS will be hosting a reception immediately after the movie Coffee & Dessert. Tickets must be purchased by March 16th thru HFS. Cost per ticket is $10. To Order: www.heartfeltfamilyservices.org or call Deb Ives at 586-484-9897 See movie trailer by going www.octoberbabymovie.net,

Perinatal Hospice will hold a seminar on Saturday, March 24, at Christ the King Parish, 4000 Ave Maria Dr, Ann Arbor from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm for those interested in finding out who they are, what they do, how they do it and why they do it. Please request registration form by emailing to perinatalhospice@gmail.com or call Janet Holtz at 734-395-0400. 

On Sunday, March 25th, the Knights of Columbus will commemorate their Day of the Unborn Child with a Living Rosary lead by Deacon Rich Badics, from St Francis of Assisi, at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor at 2:00 pm. More information about the 40 Days For Life Campaign and Rally updates can be found at www.40daysforlife.com/annarbor or by contacting Paul Dobrowolski at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com.
Right to Life of Michigan's Legislative Day is Tuesday, March 27 at the Radisson Hotel, 2nd Floor Ballroom, 111 N Grand Ave, Lansing. Registration begins at 8:45. Cost is $46 for an adult and $20.for a student. Reservation Deadline is March 19th. Be inspired by special guest speaker Melissa Ohden, who will share her powerful story of surviving a failed saline infusion abortion. More info go to: www.rtl.org/ or call Karen at 734-930-7474.
On Saturday, March 31st Students For Life of Michigan (SFLM) will lead prayer from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Planned Parenthood at 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor. All are welcome!

Students For Life of Michigan invites you to "SFLM Activism and Training Conference” on Saturday, March 31th at 10:30 am to 4:00 pm in the U of M Michigan Union, 530 South State St., Ann Arbor. Conference fee is $20. To register: www.sflm2012conference.eventbrite.com.   For info: Christen Houck at sflmichigan@gmail.com.

 Ann Arbor - On Sunday, April 1st, 40 Days For Life Spring Campaign will hold their Final Rally at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor. See website for time. More information about the Campaign and Rally updates can be found at www.40daysforlife.com/annarbor or by contacting Paul Dobrowolski at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com.
Right to life of Michigan and the Knights of Columbus will hold their 34th Respect Life Annual Dinner on Thursday, April 19 at the Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft in Livonia. Social hour begins at 6:00 pm and dinner served at 7:00.  Guest speaker will be prolife activist and veteran photojournalist Michael Clancy, known for his photo of Baby Samuel’s hand reaching out from the womb during surgery. Register by April 6 at http://www.rtl.org/.  Contact RESPECTLIFE@RTL.ORG or call Karen at 734-930-7474.
On Thursday, May 10th, Mother and Unborn Baby Care is hosting a Fundraising Banquet - “Courage to Defend Life” with keynote speaker Fr. John Riccardo at the Farmington Hills Manor, 23666 Orchard Lake Road. Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Cost is $50.00 per person – which includes Appetizer, Dinner, Dessert, Beer, Wine and Pop. Doors open at 6:00 pm and will conclude by 9:00 pm. Contact Peter Riccardo at 248-559-7576 or e-mail Peter @ peter.r@maubc.org.

People of Life 8th Annual Benefit Reception, Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Edison Boat Club (on the Detroit Riverfront) 100 Lycaste, Detroit, MI 48214. Strolling Supper @ 6:30 p.m. Program Begins @ 7:30 p.m. Mistress of ceremonies is Ms. Diane Brookins with special guest speaker Pastor Christopher Brooks. For more information, please contact PeopleOfLife@rtl.org or call (248) 553-8800.

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Updated News on Ann Arbor Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally

Pre-Rally Mass and Pre-Rally March to the Rally
On Friday, March 23rd, Holy Mass will be celebrated at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 530 Elizabeth St, Ann Arbor at 10:15 am. Immediately following mass (between 11:00 and 11:15), those gathered will be marching to the Federal Building, 200 E. Liberty Street for the Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally which begins at 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Signs and balloons will be available! Everyone is welcome! Parking lot is ½ block west of the church!

Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rallies
On Friday, March 23rd plan to attend the Ann Arbor Stand Up For Religious Freedom - Stop the HHS Mandate Rally at the Federal Building, 200 E. Liberty Street in Ann Arbor from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. Join thousands of your fellow Americans, of all faiths, who will be participating in these peaceful rallies, at over 105 locations around the nation to stand up for religious freedom and conscience protection! Among the speakers will be Nick Thomm, producer of WDEO's Kresta in the Afternoon. Sr. Joseph Andrew and Sr. Martin Therese of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. Pastor Mike Frison, Knox Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor, Carmen Maria Allen, President U of M Students For Life, Karen Walacavage, Washtenaw County Right to Life and more… Sign suggestions: Stop HHS Mandate, Protect Religious Rights, Stop War on Religion and Religious Freedom!

The Detroit Stand Up For Religious Freedom - Stop the HHS Mandate Rally will be held at McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Ave in Detroit at 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm on Friday, March 23rd. Among the presenters will be Bishop Michael Byrnes, Archdiocese of Detroit, Fr. Bill Ashbaugh from St Thomas in Ann Arbor and Al Kresta, Kresta in the Afternoon on WDEO Radio. RSVP to Detroit event: http://www.facebook.com/events/301709353221805/


Go to: http://standupforreligiousfreedom.com/ for more info about rallies in Ann Arbor, Detroit. Grand Rapids, Howell, Flint, Kalamazoo and around the country.


Stop the HHS Mandate:
Keep up to date on efforts to Stop the HHS Mandate and sign the petition at the web site: http://www.stophhs.com/.