Partial list as of September 8, 2013 Compiled by Sandie Weathers
Ongoing through September: For information about the NO Taxes For Abortion Insurance Petition Drive, please contact Karen Walacavage, Washtenaw County Right to Life at 734-355-5286 or email kwalacavage@rtl.org.
Pregnant Moms Needed for Free Ultrasounds! ArborVitae Women’s Center is seeking volunteers for free ultrasounds so our nurses can complete their ultrasound training and begin serving moms and unborn babies. Ultrasounds will be performed under the supervision of a registered ultrasonographer. Who: Women 6-20 weeks pregnant When: Tuesday evenings, subject to availability Where: ArborVita
The National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children will take place on September 14, 2013 with solemn prayer vigils at gravesites across the United States at which these children have been buried. Memorial Services will also take place at the sites of memorial markers. For an updated list of memorial services and for more info, please go to: http://www.
Memorial Services are currently planned at the following gravesites and a memorial marker site in our area.
Holy Spirit Church at 1pm, 9565 Musch Road, Brighton 48116
St. Joseph Cemetery at 2:30pm, 2520 W Willow St., Lansing, 48917
Assumption Grotto Parish Cemetery at 1pm, 13770 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, 48205
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery-Infant Section at 1pm, 25800 W. 10 Mile Rd., Southfield, 48034
White Chapel Cemetery at 1pm, 621 W. Long Lake Rd., Troy, 48098
On Tuesday, Sept 17th at 7:15 pm, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3965 Merrick, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 the Gospel of Life Group will host a presentation by Dr. Robert Fastiggi Ph.D. –Professor of Systematic Theology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit, MI- in which he will address the key components of conscience formation according to Catholic Doctrine and natural reason, especially in regard to life decisions. His remarks will be followed by individual testimonies of parishioners who have experienced confrontation with different aspects of challenges to life. The program will conclude with a question & answer period, ending 8:30-8:45pm. This program is preceded by Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Mass at 6:30pm, for those who would like to attend. The talks will be held in the church following Mass. There is no cost, however, a free-will offering will be accepted, for pro-life efforts of the Gospel of Life group. (contact person: Kathy @ 313-565-6413)
On Monday, September 23 join together with your neighbors for the Kickoff Rally for the Fall 2013 Ann Arbor 40 Days for Life Campaign at 7:00 p.m., at Cross and Resurrection Lutheran Church, on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Pastor Bryan Schindel of Cross and Resurrection will welcome participants and offer the opening prayer. The rally will feature motivational talks by attorney Robert Muise, co-founder of the American Freedom Law Center and Iris Proctor of ArborVitae Women’s Center. The rally will also feature a period of praise and worship, led by the Walraven family and Rick Weitzel. Participants can also browse through an informational fair of pro-life organizations and enjoy light refreshments.
The Ann Arbor 40 Days For Life Fall Campaign will run from Wednesday, Sept 25th thru Sunday Nov. 3rd. Local pro-life advocates are encouraged to visit the Ann Arbor campaign’s website, www.40daysforlife.
You or a friend struggling to cope after an abortion? The feelings of loss, anger, isolation, and low self-esteem do not have to last a lifetime. God longs to heal you. Please contact an ArborVitae post abortion recovery counselor, at 734.994.8863 ext. 14 or asfh@arborwoman.com for a confidential consultation. A Season for Healing, a 9 week small group Bible study designed to help women break free of the guilt and grief of abortion is beginning on October 3, 2013. Space is limited. Cost is FREE. (Sponsored by: ArborVitae Women’s Center: www.ArborWoman.com). Some Common Symptoms of Post-Abortion Trauma: Trouble sleeping/eating, Keeping abortion(s) secret from important people, Unexplained sadness, Overwork/perfectionism, Difficulty maintaining relationships and/or Difficulty loving/trusting God.
The 2013 Life Chain will take place on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 6th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the intersection of Washtenaw Ave. and Huron Parkway in Ann Arbor. Please join us and make a stand for life. Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, legal, family friendly, nationwide PRO-LIFE demonstration. Family friendly signs will be available at all corners of the intersection. For info call Marilyn at 734-973-2422 or email Sandie at prolifeactionnetwork@gmail.
Save the Date: Right to Life of Michigan Conference on Friday, September 27, in Lansing.
On Thursday, October 10th please join us for the 2013 Annual Focus on Life Benefit Dinner, at The Polo Fields Golf and Country Club, located at 2955 Packard Road in Ypsilanti. Doors will open at 6:00 pm, and dinner begins at 7:00. Our Special Guest Speaker is Dr. Alveda King. She is the daughter of the late civil rights activist Rev. A.D. King and the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Alveda King is a the Director of African-American Outreach for Priests for Life and Gospel of Life Ministries. She is also a voice for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, sharing her testimony of two abortions, God's forgiveness and healing. For Reservations and Information, please contact Right to Life of Washtenaw County at 734-930-7474 or email: kwalacavage@rtl.org. Fo
On November 8th, 2013 Mother and Unborn Baby Care will be having its Annual Monte Carlo Night. It will be held at Farmington Hills Manor, located at 23666 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI. 48336. The evening will start at 6:30 P.M. and conclude by 10:00 P.M. The cost will be $60.00 P/P. This will include Hors d’oeuvres, Buffet Dinner and Cocktails, Black Jack, Fabulous Prizes. There will also be a Silent and Live Auction. Please come and support the cause of LIFE! For further information please call (248) 559-7576 and ask for Peter Riccardo.
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@
Marilyn Geyer at 734-973-2422 or mgeyer@provide.net
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