Updated March 9, 2014 Upcoming Pro-Life Events and News

Washtenaw County and Beyond

Partial list as of March 9th, 2014 Compiled by Sandie Weathers

40 Days For Life News:

Ann Arbor:  253 communities across North America and around the world began 40 Days For Life 2014 Spring Campaigns on Ash Wednesday, March 5th and will conclude 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 are again holding a prayer vigil at the Ann Arbor Planned Parenthood Facility, 3100 Professional Drive. For add’l 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/

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).

There will be a training meeting for sidewalk counselors (new or experienced)  at St. Lucy's in St. Clair Shores on Monday, March 10th at 7pm. Meet in the school behind the church. Info: Sarah Lonardo at helpersmi@gmail.com.

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.

Students for Life at the University of Michigan will be holding a fundraiser at Pizza House on Wednesday, March 12th (also trivia night at Pizza House), if you come in and mention Students for Life, Pizza House will donate 15% of your bill to our group, so we can do cool stuff with it. So come eat and drink and help us earn some money! Pizza House is located at 618 Church, Ann Arbor.

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 15^th at 9:00 am at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Dr in Ann Arbor as part of their Annual Activism and Training Conference.  All are welcome including children!

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.

On Tuesday, March 25th, the Feast of the Annunciation, there will be a Mass, Chaplet and Rosary for the Unborn at St. Faustina Church in Warren (Formerly St. Edmunds). The Rosary begins at 6:30 P.M., the Mass at 7:00 P.M. and the Chaplet will be recited after the Mass. Info: Sarah Lonardo at helpersmi@gmail.com.

               

Our Lady of Czestochowa - the Black Madonna, coming to Michigan locations:

-March 25 – SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, MI
-March 26 – SS. Peter and Paul Church (West Side) in Detroit, MI
-March 27 – Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Lapeer, MI
-March 28 – Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Sterling Heights, MI
-March 29-30 – St. Isidore’s Church in Grand Rapids, MI
-March 31 – St. Mary’s Cathedral in Lansing, MI

The Black Madonna 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 Campaign In Defense of Life at http://www.hli.org/hli_campaigns/ocean-ocean-pilgrimage/

Pregnancy Helpline Annual Celebration of Life will take place April 3, at 6:30PM. Nationally renowned speaker and former abortionist Dr. Levatino and his wife Ceil will keynote the annual Pregnancy Helpline Celebration of Life fund and awareness raising celebration. The event will also feature our famous Appetizer & Dessert Buffet, Baskets for Life Challenge, Silent Auction, a client testimony, great music, and more! Where:  The Brighton Church of the Nazarene - 7669 Brighton Rd, Brighton. Cost:  $20 each - groups of 10 or more $18 each. Pastors and a guest Free!

RLM Annual High School Oratory Contest, sponsored by Washtenaw & Western Wayne County RTL, will take place on Saturday, April 5^th at Domino's Farms, EBA Cafe (lobby H, lower level). Obtain application, promotional flyer, rules & regulations go to: http://www.rtl.org/faith_school/oratory/oratorycontest.html. Or contact Karen Walacavage at (734)930-7474 or email:kwalacavage@rtl.org.

Save the Date: Come join Madonna University’s Respect Life Group for a Pro-Life Youth Conference “Save the Storks” on Saturday, April 12^th 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 3^rd.

Please join us for The Way of the Cross for Victims of Abortion, on Good Friday, April 18th at 10:00 am at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Drive in Ann Arbor. We will remember all the victims of abortion—the children lost, the mothers wounded, the communities blighted—in a solemn, ecumenical prayer service. More Info: Contact Sandie Weathers at 734-434-8447 or prolifeactionnetwork@gmail.com.

Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund is hosting a Youth Infographic Contest for high school and college-aged Michigan youth. Prolife youth from Michigan ages 13 to 22 as of July 1, 2014, can create and submit an original infographic, and contest finalists will have their works shared on the RLM FB page and judged by a public vote to determine the winners. An infographic is a graphic or visual representation of information, data or knowledge intended to present complex information quickly and clearly. Contestants will be split into two divisions, 13-17 and 18-22 with a first division prize of $300 and second division prize of $500. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, July 1, 2014. For info and application go to: .http://www.rtl.org/faith_school/infographiccontest.html

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.

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