Washtenaw County and Beyond
Partial list as of February 25th,
2014 Compiled by Sandie Weathers
Prolife 101 is an online 6-week educational course provided by Right
to Life of Michigan. Our first class will start soon! During the course, participants
will learn about the history of the prolife movement, the reality of abortion,
fetal development, prolife apologetics,
Planned Parenthood’s abortion agenda, and ways to participate in the future of
the prolife movement. Visit RTL.org to learn when the next Prolife 101 course
will begin. Or, send an e-mail message to info@rtl.org to request the Prolife
101 Informational Packet. Certificates of Completion will be given to those who
complete the course. http://media.rtl.org/pdf/Prolife_101.pdf
40 Days For Life News:
Ann Arbor: 251 communities across North
America and around the world are ready to host the 40 Days For
Life 2014 Spring Campaign beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 5th and concluding
on Palm Sunday, April 13th. 40 Days for Life (40 DFL) is a focused
pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting,
and peaceful vigil to end abortion. Here in Ann Arbor, we will again hold a
prayer vigil at the Ann Arbor Planned Parenthood Facility, 3100 Professional
Drive. For info contact Campaign Director, Kate Astrakhan at kateastrakhan@gmail.com or
734-249-4944 or go to: http://40daysforlife.com/annarbor.html.
LIKE
us on FB: www.facebook.com/40daysforlifeannarbor
International website: http://www.40daysforlife.com/
Ann Arbor Kickoff Rally: The Ann
Arbor 40 DFL Kickoff Rally will
take place on Tuesday, March 4th from 7:00pm until 9:00pm in the
Christ The King Catholic Church Parish Center (Red Barn), 4000 Ave Maria Drive
near Domino’s Farms. Following her 18th birthday, keynote speaker, Travon Clifton learned
that she was conceived in rape as told by her mother. Initially, the news was emotionally
devastating, but in the process of time by the grace of God through bible
study, worship, prayer, forgiveness and service, she has found the courage to
share her testimony and to encourage women to choose life, especially under
difficult circumstances. We would like to extend a special invitation to those
who believe we must keep abortion legal because of the rape and incest
cases.
Rounding out the program are Deacon Larry Randolph with Christ the King
Catholic Church, Pastor Ted Jungkuntz with St. Luke Lutheran, emcee Alan
Wegienka from Our Lady of Good Counsel and music
with Bryan Alfonso. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet area pro-life leaders and enjoy light refreshments. Children
are always welcome! Join us - support the 40 Days for Life effort and
speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. "Abortion
does not heal rape" - Justin Enfield For info contact
Campaign Director, Kate Astrakhan at kateastrakhan@gmail.com
or 734-249-4944 or go to: http://40daysforlife.com/annarbor.html
FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/530404983745758/
Southfield: The
Spring/Lent 2014 40 Days for Life campaign at Womancare of Southfield, starts
March 5 (Ash Wednesday) and ends at 4 p.m. on April 13 (Palm Sunday). We
are emphasizing the Fasting aspects along with the Prayer at the vigil site
(and elsewhere).
Southfield Kickoff Rally: Our Kickoff will
be at Shrine of the Little Flower, 2100 W. Twelve Mile Road, Royal Oak on
Monday, March 3rd at 7:00 pm. Website: www.40daysforlife.com/southfield Email: 40dayssouthfield@gmail.com.
Join us at St. Pat's Feast on Sunday, March 9th
at 1:30pm in the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Activity Center (PAC). WE NEED YOU! Protect one of the greatest jewels
that makes Ann Arbor such a great community:
the Father Pat Jackson House celebrates its 30th Anniversary … this is a
fresh take on the traditional Irish feast.
Join us as we support Fr. Pat Jackson House, a home for pregnant and
parenting teenage girls. St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is located at
2250 E. Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor, and the PAC is located just outside the east
entrance to the church. Want to help?
Contact Deacon Rich Badics, 734-821-2171 or rbadics@stfrancisa2.org or Scott
Wright at 734-821-2121 or swright@stfrancisa2.org. Purchase
tickets online at: http://csswashtenaw.org/fatherpatsfeast/ or at the door.
Tickets are $75/adult, $40/student, $15/children. All proceeds go to the support
Father Pat's. Questions? Contact: Jodi Giron at 734.971.9781 x 323 or jgiron@csswashtenaw.org.
Prolife leaders
and citizen activists, join us for the annual Right to Life of Michigan's
Legislative Day event, Tuesday, March 11th, at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing. Registration begins at 8:45. Have lunch with your legislator and find out
more about the Abortion Opt Out Law that goes into effect March 14. We also
welcome special guest speakers Brad & Jesi Smith. The Smiths prolife views
were tested when they received the news that their 5th child, Faith, was
diagnosed in the womb with Trisomy 18. A grave and frequently fatal medical
condition, Faith was not expected to survive long after her birth. This resulted
in multiple doctors advising them to abort their daughter. After birth and
throughout Faith's childhood, many doctors and hospitals were reluctant to
offer lifesaving treatment options. You
won't want to miss the Smith's tell their story challenging society's often low
view of the most vulnerable of human lives. You can reserve your seat today by
registering online at www.rtl.org or mail in your reservation. For
more information please call (517)487-3376 or email LEGISDAY@RTL.ORG.
Family Life Services’ Winter Gala 2014 will be held on March 13, 2014 at the Yankee Air Museum in Belleville. Roam
the museum, beginning at 6:00 pm, and see the new exhibits, and at 7:00
pm – a complimentary dinner will be
served by The Moveable Feast, followed by guest speaker Father Frank
Pavone from Priests For Life. Our MC for the evening will be WMUZ
radio's Chris Stevenson and Honorary Chair for the evening will be Elder
Dr. Levon Yuille. This fundraiser will benefit Family Life Services Clinic
& Pregnancy Center. Seating will be limited, so register early!
Dinner is complimentary but registration is required. Go to http://www.flsbanquet.com
for info and to register.
Students for Life of Michigan's
Annual Activism and Training Conference will
be held on the EMU campus in Ypsilanti beginning at 6:30 pm on Friday, March 14 until Saturday, March
15 at 4:30 pm. This conference is a unique opportunity for pro-life
students to come together for a weekend of networking, education, and fun.
Students will have the opportunity to meet with local pro-life speakers and
organizations that are dedicated to their success on campus. If you are part of
the Pro-Life Generation, this is a weekend that you will not want to miss! REGISTER
HERE BEFORE SEATS FILL: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-activism-and-training-weekend-tickets-10050107141.
For info FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/620295774709949/?context=create&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming.
Students
for Life of Michigan will lead a
morning prayer protest on Saturday, March 15th at approximately 9:00
am at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor as part of their Annual Activism and Training Conference. All are welcome!
Eric Genuis in Concert! Once again Perinatal Hospice and Tender Care of
Washtenaw County presents Eric Genuis in Concert with Avery Bright, violinist;
James Rosenblum, cellist; & Autumn Boyle, vocalist, Saturday, March 15th at Christ the King Parish, Ann Arbor. The
evening also features a sharing by one
of our hospice families; Chris and Holly McKitrick will share the story of their daughter,
Frances. Tickets on sale at the door: $25 per adult (18 and older); $35 family
rate. For more info contact: perinatsalhospice@gmail.com.
FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/227059707497092/?notif_t=plan_user_invited
Knights
of Columbus Day of Prayer for the Unborn Child! All Knights and the
local community are invited to commemorate the Knights of Columbus Day
of Prayer for the Unborn Child by participating in a Living
Rosary and Chaplet at 3 PM on Sunday, March 23, 2014. The
location will be at the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic at 3100 Professional
Dr. in Ann Arbor. This will be the 5th annual event held close to the
Feast of the Annunciation to encourage Knights, their families and friends to
stand together in public to pray for an end to abortion. Questions? Paul Dobrowolski at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com.
Our
Lady of Czestochowa - the Black Madonna, is coming to Michigan and
to Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic
Church in Lapeer on Thursday, March 27, 2014. She has been traveling the
world since 2012 defending LIFE and for the pro-life movement. More
details will be coming! Learn more at the OCEAN TO OCEAN PILGRIMAGE IN
DEFENSE OF LIFE at http://www.hli.org/hli_campaigns/ocean-ocean-pilgrimage/
Save
the Date: Come join Madonna University’s Respect Life Group for a Pro-Life Youth
Conference “Save the Storks” on Saturday, April 12th from 10-3:00
p.m. This is open to all
high school students, college students and young adults. The cost is
$15.00 per person ($10.00 Madonna University students). Please contact the
Educational Center for Life, at 248-816-8489 or to go to www.edcenterforlife.org.
Registration begins on February 3rd.
Update on Our 20 Week Pain Capable Abortion Ban Initiative: Dear Friends-- I want to let you know the status of this effort. CPLS has retained the services of the American Freedom Law Center to research the jurisdictional issue regarding municipalities' powers to regulate abortion clinics and practice. The research does take time-- Robert Muise-- Senior Counsel for AFLC is very diligently doing the research and he believes that the best route for us is not via the Michigan Home Rule Act-- but through local zoning and nuisance ordinances. He is currently examining these issues as they relate specifically to Lathrup Village and will even attend any meeting we set up with that city. We will then need to customize the 20 week pain capable statute to fit the zoning/nuisance abatement laws. Right now we just need to wait for AFLC to finish its research-- SO STAY TUNED-- and PRAY! God bless you all-- Monica of CPLS (Citizens For a Pro-Life Society)
UN COMMITTEE ATTACKS CATHOLIC CHURCH * TELLS CHURCH TO CHANGE TEACHING ON ABORTION * TELLS CHURCH TO LET KIDS HAVE SEX Do you
find these headlines troubling? C-FAM has launched a global Campaign in
Defense of the Holy See at the UN. Austin
Ruse. President, Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute urges you to go
to www.defendtheholysee.com right
now and sign the Declaration in Support of the Holy See.
Invite your friends and family to sign the petition. “If you are Catholic, sign! If you are
Evangelical, sign! If you are Jewish, sign. Muslim, sign! The Church
represents all people of good will at the UN. If the Church was not there,
abortion would now be a human right in UN documents. The family would be redefined.
Religious freedom would come under further attack.”
To be added to the Prolife Action Network email
group and receive updates for Life Chain,
Local Pro-Life Events and Religious Liberty Issues
and Events
and to submit info on a Pro-Life event:
Contact Sandie Weathers prolifeactionnetwork@gmail.com
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