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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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/.
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.
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 3-15-2012 by sjw)
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!
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 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/.
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