Monday, January 20, 2014

Mark the 41st Anniversary of Roe by Attending a Pro-Life Event in Washtenaw County and Beyond!

Washtenaw County and Beyond
Partial list as of January 20, 2014 Compiled by Sandie Weathers

Please join the #WHYWEMARCH SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN! We encourage pro-lifers to upload a photo to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter with the hashing #WhyWeMarch and the reason you’d like to share for “whywe march”for life on January 22nd.  And tweet at #MarchForLife on Tagboard tagboard.com and at #endabortion. 

On Tuesday, Jan. 21st, place a lit candle on your porch around dust and let it burn into the night as a silent witness to commemorate over 57 million babies lives lost to and the millions of lives changed by abortion. If your church does not distribute the candles, contact Marilyn 734-973-2422 or mgeyer@provide.net. (By placing a candle in a jar into a paper bag, you can make your own porch candle display.)

On Wednesday, Jan. 22nd watch EWTN and/or listen to WDEO AM-990 radio for news coverage of the 41st Annual March For Life in Washington DC and related events.  For more info go to: www.marchforlife.org/.  Please help us spread the word. The March For Life Rally is from noon-1pm on the National Mall. The March will begin immediately after the Rally, at approximately 1:00pm and follow its route up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill.

On Wednesday evening, Jan. 22nd attend the Annual Christian Concert of Prayer for Unity and Life: “Cry to the Lord With One Voice” at 7:30 pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Please join us for an evening of praise & prayer for: Unity among Christians; Racial Reconciliation; Pro-Life Concerns; and Spreading the Gospel in our County. Sponsored by: PACT: Pastors Alliance for County Transformation. For info contact: Phil Tiews 734-994-3243. St. Thomas is located at the corner of State & Kingsley Streets in Ann Arbor. Parking available in church parking lot ½ block west of the church.

Pro-Life Masses on Jan. 22nd – various times and locations!
On Wednesday, January 22, attend the 9:15 am Mass at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church as part of the USCCB’s call for A Day of Prayer For The Legal Protection of Unborn Children, as a day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.. St Francis is located at 2250 E. Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor.

On Wednesday, Jan. 22nd at 7:00 PM, attend the special Pro-Life Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 910 Austin Dr. in Saline.  The Mass will be “for giving thanks to God for the gift of Human Life.”  Included in the Mass (after Communion) will be a Special Blessing for the Unborn Child in the Womb.  Info contact Paul at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com

Also Mass for the cause of Life at St. Paul on the Lake (Grosse Pointe Farms) on Jan. 22 at 7:00 PM  Info contact Helpers of God’s Precious Infants of Michigan at helpersmi@gmail.com.

On Thursday, Jan. 23rdh you are invited to Pray at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor, from  8:00 to 9:00 am with Pastor Yuille from The Bible Church, Pastor Mike Frison from Knox Presbyterian Church and Pastor Ted Jungkuntz, St Luke Lutheran Church.

Fourth Annual Life is a Gift Conference – EVANGELIZING with the GOSPEL OF LIFE on Saturday, January 25, 2014, 8:30AM – 3:00PM at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, 2701 Chicago Blvd. Detroit, 48206.  Conference day includes: A Parallel All Day Just For Teens Tract.  For complete registration and event information go to:  www.aod.org/lifeisagift. for Questions?  Contact: David Grobbel, Grobbel.david@aod.org  or 313-237-5894.

On Saturday, Jan. 25th the 10th annual Walk for Life West Coast will take place in San Francisco. For info www.walkforlifewc.com/.

Join in the 9 Days for Life which will conclude on January 26 at 11:45pm  is a focused period of prayer, penance and pilgrimage set aside to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States. Visit www.9daysforlife.com to download a free app or sign up for daily emails or text messages in English or in Spanish during this time period.

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. 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 Difficulty loving/trusting God. 

Season for Healing/Healing a Father's Heart, a 9 week small group Bible study designed to help men break free of the guilt and grief of abortion is beginning on Mon., January 27, 2014. Space is limited. Cost is FREE. (Sponsored by: ArborVitae (www.ArborWoman.com

A Season for Healing/Healing a Mother’s Heart, a 9 week small group Bible study designed to help women break free of the guilt and grief of abortion is beginning on Tues., January 28, 2014. Space is limited. Cost is FREE. (Sponsored by: ArborVitae Women’s Center,www.ArborWoman.com).

 First planning meeting for the 2014 Spring 40 Days For Life Campaign will be Monday, Jan. 27th at 7 PM at Dr. Terry's back office building at 3135 Professional Dr. Park on Professional Dr. since there is minimal parking in the back. All are welcome. Confirm meeting time with Paul Dobrowolski at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com.

Next planning meeting for the 20 Week Pain Capable Abortion Ban is on Thursday, Jan 30th at 7:30pm at Christ the King Parish, Bishop Povish Room in the Church building, 4000 Ave Maria Dr. Ann Arbor 48105 OR Tuesday, Jan 28th at 7:00pm at Mother and Unborn Baby Care, 24500 Southfield Road, Southfield 48075. Plan to attend only ONE of these meetings. Friends welcome! For info contact Dr. Monica Miller at 248 444-9096.

More information on the 2014 Black History Month Life Speaker Series in February, sponsored by Right To Life of Michigan can be found at www.RTL.org. Events will be held in Clinton Township, Ypsilanti, Grand Rapids, Detroit and Jackson,

On Friday, Feb. 7th you are invited to a Young Adult Pro Life Get Together at Gabriel Richard High School 6:30 pm for pizza, dynamic speaker Butch Murphy and  worship led by Gabriel Richard students. Topic: How to speak with your friends in a thoughtful, respectful, engaging, thought provoking manner. Contact Barb Brown at bjbrown@fgrhsaa.org or 734-662-1747 (215) RSVP if possible, but come if you can, even if you don’t RSVP.

Students for Life at the University of Michigan, the pro-life advocacy group on campus, cordially invites you to attend their Third Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, February 8, 2014. This is an evening of pro-life reflection and inspiration you won’t want to miss! Your ticket includes a full dinner and keynote address by Ed Rivet, the Legislative Director of Right to Life of Michigan. Proceeds from donations and silent auction benefit SFL activities such as attending the March for Life annually and implementing the Pregnant on Campus Initiative which provides resources and support to pregnant and parenting students on campus. Where: Anderson Room, Michigan Union, 530 S. State Street, Ann Arbor. When: Saturday, February 8th, 2014, 7-10pm. Cost: $40/individual adult, $75/couple, $25/student. Your reservation must be received by Tuesday, January 28th, 2014! For info contact studentsforlife.gala@umich.edu.

The ABORTION Controversy Continues: A Panel Discussion Sponsored by Students for Life at Eastern Michigan University and Catholics on Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Panelists include Suzannne Abdallah, Catholic Urban Project; Dr. Lydia Best, MD; Elder Dr. Levon Yuille, The Bible Church (A Pastor from Ypsilanti, MI) and Angela Nicole Little, President of SFL at EMU. Event will be held in the EMU Halle Library Auditorium G03, 955 West Circle Dr., Ypsilanti 48198. This is a Right to Life of Michigan - BLACK HISTORY MONTH LIFE SPEAKER SERIES EVENT. Facebook event: http://rtl.org/events/blackhistorymonth/ Admission is free.

On Saturday, February 15th, the Respect Life Committee of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Ann Arbor is hosting a conference: "Christian Response to a Sexualized Culture". Featured speakers are: Daniel Mattson on the subject of "Living With Same Sex Attraction", Dr. Peter Kleponis on the subject of "Integrity Restored: Fighting Porn in our Culture and Winning", Prof. Janet Smith on the subject of "Why Premarital Sex Can Make You Miserable". Introduction by Al Kresta, President of Ave Maria Radio. Guest Panelist Peter Herbeck, Vice President of Renewal Ministries. The goal of this conference is to help all attendees formulate clear talking points when speaking with others on these topics. Those who may be struggling with these issues may seek and find help and healing. Space is limited, to register go to http://stthomasannarbor.org/respect-life/. Cost of $25, includes lunch. St. Thomas is located at the corner of State & Kingsley Streets in Ann Arbor. Parking available in church parking lot ½ block west of the church. FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/341925622612044/?fref=ts
                                                                                                                                                        
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.

Michigan joins 23 other states in opting-out of abortion coverage! The law is set to go into effect on March 14, 2014. Congratulations one and all.

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