The Gift of YOUR Time

Christmas is approaching.  Our lives are busy and Planned Parenthood is busy taking lives.  

This morning's paper contains an article on a law suit filed by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin which states that the "requirements for medical abortions are unconstitutionally vague and should be struck down."  A state law, which took effect last April, may expose abortionists who perform medication-induced abortions to possible criminal charges.  Medication abortion involves taking two drugs within the first nine weeks of pregnancy resulting in the mother aborting her child at home.  The article relates that Planned Parenthood performed roughly 2/3 of the 7,019 abortions in Wisconsin last year.  THIS is why we need to maintain a vigil presence on the sidewalk!  If we're apathetic, this will continue; if we are steadfast, this will end. 

Can you give the gift of your time to the babies, mothers, and fathers.....people you don't even know?  If we succeed in saving even ONE child, with God's help, we will give a priceless gift - a unique, nonrepeatable human being.

I saw the following story this morning, one which you may have already seen, but is perfect for those who may be weary and in need of encouragement:

There was a man who was walking down the beach, where thousands of starfish lay dying due to the receding tide.  In the midst of this, a boy stood, picking up starfish one at a time, and tossed them back into the ocean.  The man looked at the boy, and told him, "You realize that you can't possibly make a difference here, right?  There are thousands of them!"  The  boy looked back at him, threw another starfish into the ocean, and replied, "I made a difference to that one."

We have open hours tomorrow, next week, and the week of Christmas.  Please sign up and make a difference.....
Open Hours This Week and Next:
Thursday, 12/13/12 -  One person needed at 2:00pm, 3:00pm, and 5:00pm
Monday, 12/17/12 -  NO ONE SIGNED UP!  Two people needed at 9:00am and 10:00am
Tuesday, 12/18/12 - One person needed at 9:00am and 10:00am
Wednesday, 12/19/12 - Two people needed at 9:00am
Thursday, 12/20/12 - One person needed at 3:00pm and 4:00pm; Two people needed at 5:00pm

Can you go to vigilforlife.org and commit to an hour or more a month?  You can also contact info@vigilforlife.org.  If you can't come at the sign-up times, please come when you can!  

 Empty Manger Caroling Scheduled for Next Wednesday, 12/19/12

Join us for the third annual Empty Manger Caroling on Wednesday, 12/19/12, at 5:00 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood. Think of this as a beautiful version of sidewalk counseling.  Come join us!

Busy at Planned Parenthood; Many Announcements

Dear Friends,

Many thanks to The Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Father Sasse for a wonderful retreat last weekend at Durward's Glen.  All who attended were blessed with thought-provoking meditations by Father Sasse, Liturgy of the Hours, Confession, and Holy Mass.  The meals were great and the accomodations comfortable.  Join us next year for this annual event to recharge your battery as you battle for life out on the sidewalk! 

The parking lot at Planned Parenthood was a busy one last week.  Show the abortion workers your resilience and perseverance in the 365 for Life campaign as you did during 40 Days for Life.  We will not quit until they do!  Prayer for the babies and mothers as we await the birth of Our Lord is a beautiful way to prepare during Advent.  Can you go to vigilforlife.org and commit to an hour or more a month?  You can also contact info@vigilforlife.org.  This week is filled - Praise God!  Next week there are hours open on Wednesday, 12/12, and Thursday, 12/13.  If you can't come at the sign-up times, please come when you can; you may change a heart for life!  Thank you for your prayerful witness!


Empty Manger Caroling Scheduled for Wednesday, 12/19/12

Join us for the third annual Empty Manger Caroling on Wednesday, 12/19/12, at 5:00 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood. The purpose of this event is two-fold: to bring joy to a place of great sadness through the carols we sing and to point to the "empty mangers" in our day and age due to the destruction of abortion.

Vigil for Life Event - 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Mark your calendars - Saturday, January 12, 2013!
Join us for 15 Decades of the Rosary from 11am to Noon on the State St. steps of the Capitol in Madison followed by a Pro-Life Potluck Lunch and Program from 12:15 to 3:00pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church basement (404 E. Main St, Madison, WI) featuring Jerry Schmutte, a leading authority on Planned Parenthood and the Anti-life Agenda.

This event is sponsored by Pro-Life Wisconsin, Vigil for Life Madison, and supported by the Diocese of Madison.
For those who can NOT pray outdoors at the Capitol that day: Please pray 15 Decades of the Rosary INDOORS at St. Patrick Church from 11am to Noon.  In case of inclement weather, we will ALL pray INDOORS at St. Patrick's.  Questions?  Contact info@vigilforlife.org.
Pro - Life Wisconsin 40th Annual March for Life - Washington, D.C.

Buses are filling up so sign up now!  Join Pro-Life Wisconsinites and nearly 500,000 people from around the nation to mark the anniversary of the deadly Roe v. Wade decision.

The annual March for Life will be held Friday, January 25, in Washington, D.C.  Pro-Life Wisconsin's buses will be leaving on Wednesday, January 23, and returning Sunday, January 27.
The cost for the trip, including travel to and from Washington as well as hotel accommodations (four to a room), is $275.  Register NOW to guarantee a seat!  To register, call the PLW office at 262-796-1111 or go to https://www.prolifewisconsin.org/ to obtain a registration form.
Courtesy Announcements

•  St. Ambrose Academy Benefit Dinner on Saturday, December 15 - Are you planning on attending the St. Ambrose Academy Benefit Dinner on Saturday, December 15 at the Madison Marriott West? St. Ambrose Academy students participated in 40 Days for Life through their student-led pro-life groups, the Guardians for Life. Come to this fun, festive dinner to find out more about the students who have joined us on the sidewalk in prayer.  If you are interested in finding out more about this must-attend event, call the St. Ambrose school office at 608-827-5863.

•  March for Life Pilgrimage - Join the Diocese of Madison on a pilgrimage to Washington, D. C. to mark the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.  Pray for an end to abortion with other pro-life prayer warriors:  January 23 - 27, 2013. 

Adult (18+) Bus: $295 

High School Youth Bus:  $330 

Cost includes overnight bus trips to and from Washington, D.C., two night stay in the Hyatt Grand Washington near the Capitol, a few meals and a Madison Diocese scarf.  Extra bonuses included for youth and chaperones on the youth bus.  For more information, visit www.tinyurl.com/MadisonMarch.

• Women's Care Center - Position Opening:  MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT WOMEN'S CARE CENTER- MADISON, a life affirming crisis pregnancy center that opened January 2012 and is endorsed by Bishop Robert Morlino. The center is expanding its services and hoping to hire additional staff.  There is a position available for an Ultrasound Technician or a Licensed Nurse interested in being trained to perform ultrasounds. It will be a 3-5 day per week position and some client mentoring is involved.  Training will be provided. For more information, call 608 241-8100 or send a resume Women's Care Center 3711 Orin Rd Madison, WI 53704.

God bless you in this Advent season!

What a Day at Planned Parenthood!

Dear Prayer Warriors,
I know I just sent you an email yesterday but today's events need to be shared.  This morning there were 3 turnarounds at Planned Parenthood! Praise God!

1. After hearing from the sidewalk counselor that they could get a free pregnancy test across the street at the Women's Care Center, a couple got back in their car and drove across the street without even going into Planned Parenthood.  It's very possible that they are now new clients at the Women's Care Center!
2. Another couple pulled into the parking lot and opted to go to the Women's Care Center after hearing about their free testing and counseling services as well as the abortion agenda of Planned Parenthood.
3. A third vehicle stopped at the sidewalk to get literature and never pulled into the parking lot.  Again it was the free testing, counseling, and help available across the street that caused them to back up and head over to the Women's Care Center.

To top off the morning, a car pulled up with 2 young women who offered to buy coffee to warm up those on the sidewalk.  This beautiful gesture  shows that we are reaching people beyond the sidewalk.  They knew why we were there and wanted to help in some way.  What a blessed 2 hours that was today!  Prayers were offered and graces were given to make this happen; witnessing on the sidewalk pays off! 
Please keep these 3 situations in your prayers and sign up for hours - you never know when you could have a day as wonderful and blessed as this one!
Rosary found!
A man who lives near Planned Parenthood found a Rosary on the grass just down the street from the parking lot.  He had been saving it to give to prayer warriors to return to the owner.  It has pea-sized brown beads with a wooden crucifix.  Please contact info@vigilforlife.org.
For Life,
Bette

365 For Life Needs You!

Please check your schedules and commit to a regular prayer time out on the sidewalk of Planned Parenthood.  Just because 40 Days for Life is over, we can't turn a blind eye to the mothers, fathers, and babies who need us.  Abortions still go on throughout the year and nothing would please Planned Parenthood more than to see us disappear until next fall.  The parking lot was full last week and it will continue this way without prayer and vigilance.  As I told you last week, those out on the sidewalk DO make a difference; babies are saved!  Now is the time to dig deep, put on warm clothes, and show the abortion workers, the clients, and those who drive by that we will not quit until abortion is no more.  Below are the openings this week; find an hour to sacrifice!  What better way to show thanksgiving for the gift of life and prepare for the birth of Our Lord.....
Hours Open Next Week:

•  Monday, 11/26/12:  1 person needed at 10:00am

• Tuesday,11/27/12:  1 person needed at 10:00am

• Wednesday, 11/28/12:  100% filled - Thank God!
  

• Thursday, 11/29/12:  1 person needed at 1:00pm and 2:00pm, 1 needed at 4:00pm, 2 needed at 5:00pm

• Friday, 11/30/12:  1 person needed at 1:00pm, 2 people needed at 2:00pm
  

To sign up for an hour or a recurrent hour, go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or contact Bette Weisshaar at 608-358-5963 or info@vigilforlife.org.
Respect Life Retreat - This Friday!

This is your last chance to register for this beautiful time at Durward's Glen!  Only a few spots remain open so take time now to register!

On Friday November 30 through Saturday afternoon December 1st, the Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Vigil for Life will be hosting the Fifth Annual Respect Life Retreat.  This special pre-Advent retreat will be held once again in the beautiful retreat center of Durward’s Glen near Baraboo, WI.
(See: http://www.devilslakewisconsin.com/information-center/other-natural-areas/durwards-glen/)

Our Retreat Master will be Fr. John Sasse a wonderful Catholic priest from the Diocese of Madison.  This event will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, the Liturgy of the Hours, silent prayer and time for personal reflection.  Those who are involved in work to build a culture of life are invited to attend, but the retreat is open to everyone.

Spaces for the Respect Life Retreat are limited, so please call now to reserve your room.  The cost per person is $55 and checks may be made payable to “The Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe”  (Financial assistance may be made available for those in need).  Please call Jen Dunnett at 715-340-2779 or email her at vitapretiosa@gmail.com to reserve your place.

Take time apart from your efforts to defend life in order to be strengthened by Jesus Christ, Who is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” (John 14:6)

ANOTHER Turnaway at Planned Parenthood!

Great news to report!  Last Friday sidewalk counseling produced another turnaway at Planned Parenthood!  A woman, who stopped to accept literature at the driveway, decided to cancel her 1:30pm appointment after reading the pamphlets and talking with the sidewalk counselor.  Smiling and crying, she stated that she was not going through with it.  Praise God!  The counselor told how unusual it is to have that kind of turnaway and, when a mother unites with her child like this, there is great reason to rejoice.  Please pray for this mother, Lee, and her preborn child....

Not every day on the sidewalk will produce results as this and sometimes just being there makes all the difference.  Sign up for hours - you could be the one to change a heart.  Go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or contact info@vigilforlife.org.  Next week is looking a little thin!

Hours Open Next Week:

• Monday, 11/26/12:  No one has signed up - 2 people needed at 9:00am and 2 needed at 10:00am

• Tuesday,11/27/12:  1 person needed at 9:00am, 2 needed at 10:00am

• Wednesday, 11/28/12:  1 person needed at 10:00am

• Thursday, 11/29/12:  1 person needed at 1:00pm and 2:00pm, 1 needed at 4:00pm, 2 needed at 5:00pm

• Friday, 11/30/12:  1 person needed at 2:00pm

Respect Life Retreat - Fr. Sasse, Retreat Master

Only one more week to register for this special time at Durward's Glen!

On Friday November 30 through Saturday afternoon December 1st, the Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Vigil for Life will be hosting the Fifth Annual Respect Life Retreat.  This special pre-Advent retreat will be held once again in the beautiful retreat center of Durward’s Glen near Baraboo, WI.
(See: http://www.devilslakewisconsin.com/information-center/other-natural-areas/durwards-glen/)

Our Retreat Master will be Fr. John Sasse a wonderful Catholic priest from the Diocese of Madison.  This event will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, the Liturgy of the Hours, silent prayer and time for personal reflection.  Those who are involved in work to build a culture of life are invited to attend, but the retreat is open to everyone.

Spaces for the Respect Life Retreat are limited, so please call now to reserve your room.  The cost per person is $55 and checks may be made payable to “The Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe”  (Financial assistance may be made available for those in need).  Please call Jen Dunnett at 715-340-2779 or email her at vitapretiosa@gmail.com to reserve your place.

Take time apart from your efforts to defend life in order to be strengthened by Jesus Christ, Who is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” (John 14:6)
 Wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving!

Look At These Accomplishments! Other Announcements!

Amidst the difficult news in our country today, many good things are happening because of your prayer vigil on the sidewalk. We must move ONWARD, as David Bereit illustrated Monday night on the 40 Days for Life webcast and become more involved than ever for the Pro-Life cause.

• This fall's international campaign:  789 babies saved (that we know of!), 6 abortion workers quit, and 1 abortion center closed during the last week of 40 Days for Life!

• Since the beginning of 40 Days for Life:  6717 lives saved, 75 abortion workers have quit, 25 abortion centers have closed!

• Here in Madison -  last week we had a turnaround at Planned Parenthood!  A couple exited and drove across the street to the Women's Care Center.  Praise God!

• And we received the following report:  Since the opening of  the Women's Care Center on Orin Rd. last January, 5 clients have delivered babies and 3 more will be born before the end of this year!  Plus....the WCC is increasing their staff!  (See the specifics in the Courtesy Announcements below.)  If you have been out on the sidewalk to pray since the WCC opening, you probably have noticed the steady increase in activity, prompting Planned Parenthood to plant a sign to clarify their entrance....think business may be on the decline??? 

We need to keep a year-round presence out there!  Witness and prayer on the sidewalk are crucial to draw more business to the Women's Care Center and close down the holocaust at Planned Parenthood, especially now that we know that almost a half billion dollars will be dumped on their doorstep as a result of the election. 
So now we are into the 365 for Life vigil:

• Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:  9:00am - 11:00am
  
• Thursday:  1:00pm - 6:00pm
  
• Friday:  1:00pm - 3:00pm

Have you signed up for hours yet?  We need you to help in order to add to the positive things listed above!  If you can commit to a monthly day and time slot or go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview and sign up for next week, you will save many phone calls.  You can also contact info@vigilforlife.org to sign up. 

This week is full, thank God, but next week has the following openings:

• Tuesday, 11/20/12:  No one has signed up - 2 people needed at 9:00am and 2 needed at 10:00am

• Wednesday,11/21/12:  1 person needed at 9:00am

• Thursday, 11/22/12:  1 person needed at 3:00pm, 1 at 4:00pm, 2 people needed at 5:00pm

• Friday, 11/23/12:  1 person needed at 1:00pm, 1 needed at 3:00pm 

A vigil captain is still needed!  The vigil captain who was slated for week 4, which is next week, has switched to being captain for week 5.  If you can be that captain, please call or email me.  With your help in filling these hours, we can add to the wonderful totals listed at the beginning of this message!


Respect Life Retreat - Fr. Sasse, Retreat Master

You won't want to miss this!  Fr. Sasse's inspiration on the election and the consequences to life and religious liberty were an unforgettable part of our 40 Days for Life Closing Event.  Call and register today before all slots are filled.
On Friday November 30 through Saturday afternoon December 1st, the Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Vigil for Life will be hosting the Fifth Annual Respect Life Retreat.  This special pre-Advent retreat will be held once again in the beautiful retreat center of Durward’s Glen near Baraboo, WI.
(See: http://www.devilslakewisconsin.com/information-center/other-natural-areas/durwards-glen/)

Our Retreat Master will be Fr. John Sasse a wonderful Catholic priest from the Diocese of Madison.  This event will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, the Liturgy of the Hours, silent prayer and time for personal reflection.  Those who are involved in work to build a culture of life are invited to attend, but the retreat is open to everyone.
Spaces for the Respect Life Retreat are limited, so please call now to reserve your room.  The cost per person is $55 and checks may be made payable to “The Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe”  (Financial assistance may be made available for those in need).  Please call Jen Dunnett at 715-340-2779 or email her at vitapretiosa@gmail.com to reserve your place.
Take time apart from your efforts to defend life in order to be strengthened by Jesus Christ, Who is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” (John 14:6)

Join Pro-Life Wisconsin - March for Life 2013
Pro-Life Wisconsin is heading to Washington, D.C. for the annual March for Life from Wednesday, Jan. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 27!  This will be the 40th anniversary of the passage of Roe vs. Wade and your presence is needed to send a message to our lawmakers.  Let's give a voice to life in the womb!  Below is the link to Pro-Life Wisconsin's website where you can obtain a registration form with more information under PLW events.  Register now before buses are filled! 
https://www.prolifewisconsin.org/

Courtesy Announcements:

• Women's Care Center - Position Opening:  MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT WOMEN'S CARE CENTER- MADISON, a life affirming crisis pregnancy center that opened January 2012 and is endorsed by Bishop Robert Morlino. The center is expanding its services and hoping to hire additional staff.  There is a position available for an Ultrasound Technician or a Licensed Nurse interested in being trained to perform ultrasounds. It will be a 3-5 day per week position and some client mentoring is involved.  Training will be provided. For more information, call 608 241-8100 or send a resume Women's Care Center 3711 Orin Rd Madison, WI 53704.
• Rosary Rallies will continue:  Each Tuesday evening at St. Mary's Pine Bluff at 6:15pm.  It's even more important now to persist in prayer together for life, our families, and the conversion of the world!  Come early for Mass at 5:30pm, Vespers at 6:00pm, and the Rosary at 6:15pm.

Prayer Intention For Today:
Pray that volunteers will replace exhaustion or discouragement with rejoicing over the miracles we have seen thus far, and enthusiastic service as God takes us on to victory!

Let us Pray:

Dear Heavenly Father, we sing to You a new song, for You have done marvelous things. Forgive us when we allow circumstances to defeat us. You give power to the faint and You increase strength in those who have no might.
We rest in You dear Lord, and ask You to empower us again for Your service as You work out Your plan for us and through us.
May You receive glory through our victory in Christ, in whose name we pray, amen.

MONDAY: Important webcast event

Dear Friends,
 
I just heard from Shawn Carney and David Bereit of the 
national 40 Days for Life leadership team, and I am 
VERY excited about what they shared with me:
 
http://40daysforlife.com/onward 
 
As you know, following this week's U.S. elections, 
there has never been a more crucial time for the 
pro-life movement to be united in focus and direction.
 
And now is the time for us to reveal how -- together
-- we have an unprecedented opportunity to press ONWARD 
and overcome the election setbacks and save more lives 
than EVER BEFORE:
 
http://www.40daysforlife.com/onward 
 
You are invited to learn the exciting news about what's 
ahead by joining a one-time-only teleconference and web 
simulcast called ONWARD on Monday night, November 12 at
9 PM Eastern (8 PM Central, 7 PM Mountain, 6 PM Pacific)
 
Here are the details ...
 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
 
EVENT:   40 Days for Life ONWARD teleconference           
         and web simulcast event
 
DAY:     Monday, November 12
 
TIME:    9 PM Eastern (8 PM Central, 7 PM Mountain,          
         6 PM Pacific)
 
FORMAT:  Simulcast (attend via phone or webcast, it's          
         your choice)
 
REGISTER TO ATTEND AT:
 
http://www.40daysforlife.com/onward 

During the live event, you will learn ...
 
 >> The record-breaking results of this 40 Days for 
    Life campaign -- the largest and longest worldwide
    pro-life mobilization EVER -- which reveal a 
    blueprint for saving even more lives in 2013 ...
    and beyond
 
 >> Why these next 12 months are crucially important ... 
    and how the election results actually position the
    pro-life movement to achieve massive, life-saving 
    success on multiple fronts
 
 >> Planned Parenthood's hidden Achilles heel -- and 
    how this weakness can be used to strip away their
    $487 MILLION in taxpayer funding ... the abortion 
    chain DOES NOT want you to discover this information!
 
 >> The laser-focused "next step" plans -- which your 
    feedback helped to create -- that prioritize and
    unify our efforts where we can make the most 
    profound, life-saving impact ... even in the midst 
    of an increasingly hostile political climate
 
 >> How YOU can help save more lives from abortion than  
    ever before ... right in the community where you live
 
This is the great news you've been waiting for, and it's
absolutely free to attend -- however there are limited 
spaces available, so REGISTER NOW:
 
http://www.40daysforlife.com/onward 
 
This is going to be GREAT, and I hope you can join me 
on the teleconference or web simulcast Monday night!  
Please send this on to your family, friends, co-workers!
 

A Call to Action and Many Thanks!

Well, it appears we have much to do after hearing the election results last night.   It would be easy to sit home and wallow in despair.  Just remember - Good Friday is ALWAYS followed by Easter!  We are suffering now but we know who wins - justice will prevail!  Let's put our sadness and frustration to good use - this is a call to action!  We are not done with sacrifice; in fact, we are called to sacrifice even more to accomplish our goal of closing down Planned Parenthood for good!  We cannot leave the sidewalks empty of prayer warrriors, especially now!  Planned Parenthood has been given a boost and even more approval to continue their abortion agenda; their coffers are being filled with our tax dollars and lives will continue to be lost daily unless we are out there praying and giving counsel to those who feel there is no alternative.  Can you give more?  You all came through and gave so much to make 40 Days for Life a success and we thank you! Praise God for what He accomplished through you!  And our "365 for Life" campaign resumed on Monday, sending the message that we will NOT quit, that we will remain in prayer and keep watch until the doors close permanently!  But we don't have the calendar filled for even this week.  Please consider coming out to pray during a regular hour each month; we need your commitment.  Can you give an hour or two to prayer each month?  "365 for Life" days and hours to fill are as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday:  9:00am - 11:00am
Thursday:  1:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday:  1:00pm - 3:00pm

Go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview to sign up or contact info@vigilforlife.org.


The open hours this week are:
Thursday, 11/8/12:  1 person needed at each hour - 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 5:00pm
Friday, 11/9/12:  100% filled!

Next Monday and Tuesday are also filled because prayer warriors have carried over their recurrent hour(s) from 40 Days for Life! Please make a commitment like this today! When you take the initiative to sign up, it means the Vigil Captains make fewer calls.  I'm sure they would sincerely appreciate that help.


We still need one more vigil captain for week 5.  This is usually only a partial week to fill.  Please contact Vigil for Life with questions about what's involved!

Closing Event - Many Thanks!
We thank Fr. John Sasse for leading us in the Rosary on the sidewalks of Planned Parenthood last Sunday and allowing us to have a closing celebration in his church basement at St. Patrick Parish in Cottage Grove.  Over 50 prayer warriors attended and we were blessed with beautiful weather!  Fr. John gave a fantastic reflection on how voting for the current administration in this election violates God's commandments, specifically the first, second, third, fifth, and eighth commandments and how our religious liberty is threatened by forcing compliance to man-made laws rather than God's.  We also thank the Events Team, who put together a  timeline/history of Planned Parenthood starting with its founder, Margaret Sanger, in the late 1800's and ending with our 40 Days for Life campaign in 2012.  It was a beautiful evening with prayer and candlelight - very well done.  Afterward, we enjoyed cake and refreshments at St. Patrick's; we are so grateful for a wonderful closing event!
Let's not forget to thank the many volunteers who made 40 Days for Life possible!

• Our vigil coordinator and vigil captains who kept the schedule filled
• Our events team who planned and carried out great events to motivate us throughout these 40 days
• Our church coordinator and church liaisons who spread the word to the churches throughout the greater Madison area
• Our volunteers who kept the schedules up-to-date and transported them out to Planned Parenthood almost daily for insertion in the vigil binder
• And YOU; All you volunteers who witnessed for life on the sidewalks

Go to http://vigilforlife.org/fall-2012-closing-ceremony/ to see photos of the closing prayer vigil and celebration at St. Patrick's.
(As a side note, a Knights of Columbus Rosary was found Monday morning by the driveway of the Women's Care Center.  Please contact info@vigilforlife.org if this is yours.)

May God bless you for your sacrifice during 40 Days for Life and now for the "365 for Life" campaign! 

Join Pro-Life Wisconsin - March for Life 2013
Pro-Life Wisconsin is heading to Washington, D.C. for the annual March for Life from Wednesday, Jan. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 27!  This will be the 40th anniversary of the passage of Roe vs. Wade and your presence is needed to send a message to our lawmakers.  Let's give a voice to life in the womb!  Below is the link to Pro-Life Wisconsin's website where you can obtain a registration form with more information under PLW events.  Register now before buses are filled! 
https://www.prolifewisconsin.org/

Courtesy Announcement:

• Rosary Rallies will continue:  Each Tuesday evening at St. Mary's Pine Bluff at 7:00pm.  It's even more important now to continue to pray together for life, our families, and the conversion of the world!  Come early for Mass at 5:30pm and stay for the Rosary.

Let's continue our "365 for Life" vigil proclaiming the truth so that, when we meet Our Lord, we can proclaim:  "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the  race, I have kept the faith."  - 2 Tim 4:7

God bless you!

Finish Strong--Help Needed! Closing Event This Sunday!

As we prepare this e-mail, there are still many hours to fill for this fall’s 40 Days for Life campaign!

• Saturday, 11/3/12:  Only 77% filled - 11 hours open!
• Sunday, 11/4/12:  THE LAST DAY!  Only 89% filled - 4 hours open!

Please help us finish strong with all hours filled!  I have received calls this week from prayer warriors who haven't had a chance to come out to the sidewalk during this campaign and asked if they could still sign up.  If you are one of these, now is your chance!  If you feel you can do more, now is the time!  
Just this week a prayer warrrior reported a man leaving Planned Parenthood after being told of Our Lady of Hope Clinic for health care and of a car stopping to repeatedly thank them for being there.  

Another prayer warrior sent the following story:  "While praying at PP a young man came up to me and asked if anyone could pray.  I said of course.  He asked what we were doing and I told him we were praying to change our world from a culture of death to a culture of life.  I told him people in trauma come thinking they'll be taking care of the problem but just don't know the consequence of abortion and that we just wanted to inform them of options.  He nodded in agreement.  After just a few words, it came out that he had visited such a place a few years ago and was the father of a aborted child.  He said he had gotten some counseling and was ok and since he had just married in August, was hoping he'd have another try at having a child and do a better job next time.  I told him he'd make a good father just by him coming to show support for our work.  He said he was going to go to Milw when he heard this  vigil was going on here in Madison.  He said today was the day he decided not to stay on the couch, but instead come out and pray.  We started talking about making mistakes and God's forgiveness.....  We talked for about 15 minutes on other faith related topics and ended our time together with an embrace.  He asked how long we'd be doing this I said it's an ongoing thing and told him our schedule.  I hope I see him again....he'll be in my prayers."

 

This is exactly why we're out there; it's clear that this father regrets the abortion of his child and has joined the culture of life.  These prayer warriors went home on top of the world, knowing their presence made a difference.
Let's fill these final hours!  Visit vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or contact info@vigilforlife.org.

 

Closing Event - Sunday, November 4, 2012 - See you This Sunday!

• Arrive at 4:30pm - Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd. 
• 4:45pm - Be in place on the public sidewalk on the northeast corner behind Planned Parenthood building for messages.
• 5:00pm - Fr. John Sasse will lead us in the Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.  A Rosary procession will stop at 15 Rosary images, which will include a timeline of the Planned Parenthood history.  (If you are unable to join us outside, you can pray the Rosary inside St. Patrick's Church in Cottage Grove from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.  Directions are below.)
  
• About 6:30pm -  The Angelus and a Blessing will conclude the Closing of 40 Days.
• All are invited to a reception at Fr. Sasse's parish: St. Patrick Parish, 434 N. Main St., Cottage Grove, WI 53527.  Vigil for Life will provide cake and beverages.  Directions:  From Planned Parenthood, go south on Hwy. 51 (Stoughton Rd.) to Cottage Grove Rd. exit.  Go east under the Stoughton Rd. overpass to Cottage Grove.  Turn right on Main St.; St. Patrick's is on the left.
  
•  Parking:  FOR THIS EVENT ONLY we have been given permission by the Women's Care Center to use their parking lot or you can park on the street.

"365 for Life” to Resume: Can you make a monthly commitment?
Beginning Monday, November 5, we go back to our "365 for Life" schedule.  Can you help? Can you make a monthly commitment to pray on the sidewalk for an hour or two?
How can you sign up for “365 for Life”? There are 3 ways:

1. Hit “reply” to this e-mail with the time, day of the week, and week of the month (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th) you are available.
2. Visit vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview for hours that are currently scheduled for the “365 for Life” initiative. To add new hours, which is encouraged, see step 3.
   
3. Contact Bette Weisshaar at 608-358-5963 or info@vigilforlife.org.

 Respect Life Retreat

On Friday November 30 through Saturday afternoon December 1st, the Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Vigil for Life will be hosting the Fifth Annual Respect Life Retreat.  This special pre-Advent retreat will be held once again in the beautiful retreat center of Durward’s Glen near Baraboo, WI.
(See: http://www.devilslakewisconsin.com/information-center/other-natural-areas/durwards-glen/)

Our Retreat Master will be Fr. John Sasse a wonderful Catholic priest from the Diocese of Madison.  This event will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, the Liturgy of the Hours, silent prayer and time for personal reflection.  Those who are involved in work to build a culture of life are invited to attend, but the retreat is open to everyone.
Spaces for the Respect Life Retreat are limited, so please call now to reserve your room.  The cost per person is $55 and checks may be made payable to “The Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe”  (Financial assistance may be made available for those in need).  Please call Jen Dunnett at 715-340-2779 or email her at vitapretiosa@gmail.com to reserve your place.
Take time apart from your efforts to defend life in order to be strengthened by Jesus Christ, Who is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” (John 14:6)
 
Praise God for what He has done through you to complete our 24/7 vigil on the sidewalk!

Closing Event and Help Fill Hours This Last Week!

Can you believe it?  Another 40 Days for Life campaign is almost behind us....only a few more days until our 6th prayer vigil in Madison is completed.  And thanks to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, thanks to your commitment, and thanks to all the volunteers who make this happen each year, we will complete another successful one.  We have achieved much as part of the 40 Days for Life international coalitiion:

• As of this writing, 469 babies have been saved, that we KNOW of.
  
• As of this writing, 3 abortion workers have quit their jobs and a few more are thinking about doing the same.

BUT we still have much to accomplish.  With a critical election coming next Tuesday, we can't let up; too much is at stake!  As we looked forward to celebrating the achievements of this campaign, we decided more prayer for the preborn, mothers, and fathers is needed as part of our closing event, not just celebration.  We hope you can join us this Sunday, prior to election day, to ask God for His mercy, to hear our cries for conversion so that more will realize the damage contraception and abortion have done to our country and our world.

Closing Event - Sunday, November 4, 2012

• Arrive at 4:30pm - Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd. 
• 4:45pm - Be in place on the public sidewalk on the northeast corner behind Planned Parenthood building for messages.
• 5:00pm - Fr. John Sasse will lead us in the Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.  A Rosary procession will stop at 15 Rosary images, which will include a timeline of the Planned Parenthood history.  (If you are unable to join us outside, you can pray the Rosary inside St. Patrick's Church in Cottage Grove from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.  Directions are below.)
  
• About 6:30pm -  The Angelus and a Blessing will conclude the Closing of 40 Days.
• All are invited to a reception at Fr. Sasse's parish: St. Patrick Parish, 434 N. Main St., Cottage Grove, WI 53527.  Vigil for Life will provide cake and beverages.  Directions:  From Planned Parenthood, go south on Hwy. 51 (Stoughton Rd.) to Cottage Grove Rd. exit.  Go east under the Stoughton Rd. overpass to Cottage Grove.  Turn right on Main St.; St. Patrick's is on the left.
  
•  Parking:  FOR THIS EVENT ONLY we have been given permission by the Women's Care Center to use their parking lot or you can park on the street.

Hours to Fill This Last Week! 
Tuesday, 10/30/12:  98% filled - 1 person needed at 11:00am
 Wednesday, 10/31/12:  83% filled - 8 hours open!
 Thursday, 11/1/12:  79% filled - 10 hours open!  Come out and pray on the sidewalk on All Saint's Day!
 Friday, 11/2/12:  63% filled - 18 hours open;  Sign up for hours on All Soul's Day! 
Saturday, 11/3/12:  58% filled - 20 hours open - We're coming down the home stretch!
Sunday, 11/4/12:  64% filled - 13 hours left to close 40 Days for Life!  Since we will be praying the Rosary starting at 5:00pm, we do not need to fill the 5:00pm and 6:00pm hours.


40 Days for Life needs you!  Sign-up RIGHT AWAY by visiting http://vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or contacting info@vigilforlife.org.

"365 for Life” to Resume: Can you make a monthly commitment?

Our vigil on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, where, as far as we know, children die by abortion potentially every day, cannot end. While we will not keep watch 24/7, please join us in remaining on the sidewalk.  Let us continue to pray for the conversion of all those in the abortion industry and the men and women tempted to abort their children. Can you help? Can you make a monthly commitment to pray on the sidewalk for an hour or two?
How can you sign up for “365 for Life”? There are 3 ways:

1. Hit “reply” to this e-mail with the time, day of the week, and week of the month (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th) you are available.
2. Visit vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview for hours that are currently scheduled for the “365 for Life” initiative. To add new hours, which is encouraged, see step 3.
   
3. Contact info@vigilforlife.org.

Courtesy Announcements:

• An Evening with Fr. Rocky:  The Knights of Divine Mercy invites everyone to a special evening of prayer and spiritual presentation on Friday, Nov. 2nd, at the Bishop O'Connor Center, 702 S. High Point Rd. in Madison.  The evening begins with Mass, followed by Expostition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession.  At 7:00pm Fr. Francis Hoffman, AKA Fr. Rocky, Executive Director of Relevant Radio presents: "Our Holy alliance: Praying with the Holy Souls and Saints."  A reception will follow; a $10.00 donation is suggested.  The evening is open to the public.  For more information contact Tim Virnig at info@knightsofdivinemercy.com or call 608-821-3160.
• Rosary Rally: The Last One!  The illuminated rosary begins at 7:00 p.m. as usual; the Stations of the Cross will be added at 6:00 p.m., starting at the State Street Steps of the Capitol, and processing around the Capitol Square on the public sidewalk. Another addition will be the chanting of the Litany of Saints for All Saints Day following the rosary.  Come pray for Life, Family, and the Salvation of the World! 
  
• Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Redeemer:  Our Lord implores us to keep watch for one hour.  Please don't give up your Holy Hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament as you pray during 40 Days for Life.  Offer to Him your sufferings.  Thank Him for your blessings - Speak to Him!  For more information go to www.adorationchapel.com/info@adorationchapel.com

Intention: 
May we come to know that divine life, in relationship, creates human life.

Let us pray,
O God, may we always be quick to call you Father. And when we call you father, let your Spirit remind us that we, and all people, from their beginning to their last day, are your children. We praise you, Father, that you sent your Son to reveal to the world that all people are His brothers and sisters, that all people are your children. Through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

THIS is Why We're Out There! Help Needed This Weekend

Dear Friends,

I want to share with you a prayer warrior's exciting story about her experience on the sidewalk of Planned Parenthood last Sunday.  As she and her group began their prayer shift, a car with a young woman pulled up and asked if they were there to stop abortion.  Upon their affirmative reply, she motioned to the back seat where they saw her 6 month old son in his car seat, a picture of health!  "I did not abort," she declared, "because you people were out here!"  To quote the prayer warrior: "What joy for all of us to hear her testimony!  Of all the times I've been on a sidewalk praying, this is a first for me!"

THIS is why we're out there in the dark, in the night, in the cold, in the rain, without sleep....to sacrifice, to be uncomfortable for a little while, to pray for the baby with no voice, no choice and the mother who will regret.  

As you let this story soak in, please look at the vigil calendar and come out to the sidewalk this weekend and next week - our final week of 40 Days for Life.  We're approaching the home stretch and need you as much now as we did at the beginning.  You may never know if you personally changed someone's mind by being out there but you may know for sure that, as part of this international campaign, you definitely played an important role in saving the more than 340 lives so far!

Please sign-up online at http://vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or contact info@vigilforlife.org. 

Here are our needs:

Friday (10/26/12):  Hours filled!  Praise God!

Saturday (10/27/12):  Only 69% filled!  15 hours open – help!

Sunday (10/28/12):  52% filled!  23 hours open! – many overnight/early morning hours need to be filled!

Monday (10/29/12):  67% filled!  16 hours open - Yikes!

Thank you in advance for answering this call for life!

Last Monday evening we had a beautiful candlelight Stations of the Cross vigil on the sidewalk of Planned Parenthood with over 20 prayer warriors attending.  We thank Fr. Heilman, St. Mary's Pine Bluff prayer warriors who organized it, and all who joined us in prayer that evening.  

Closing Event for 40 Days for Life - Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012   Details coming next week!  Save the date!  

God bless you!

Bette

Appointment for Abortion Canceled! Stations of the Cross Tonight

Thank you to all who responded and even promoted the special day of prayer and fasting last week.  Through God's mercy, a woman who had scheduled an abortion last Thursday CANCELED her appointment and, so far, is choosing "pregnancy as a viable option".  These words, provided by someone close to the situation, give us great joy but also indicate the volatility of it.  It's possible she could reschedule so please continue to offer prayer, sacrifice, Rosaries, Masses, etc.; we are not out of the woods yet and things could suddenly change....she could reschedule.  Thank you, Lord, for hearing us and please keep her on the track of choosing life!

Let us pray.....that we can add this baby to the 341 saved so far in this fall's International 40 Days for Life campaign!


Intention:  We pray for humility in our work for God’s Kingdom. 

Reflection:  There is no limit to what we can accomplish when we don’t care who gets the credit.

Jesus Christ’s life on earth exemplifies a total submission to the will of the Father. His humility, compassion, gentleness and thoughtfulness are reflected over and over again in the New Testament. He was God incarnate, yet He chose to be born to a humble, working class home.

 

How absurd it must have seemed to the rich and powerful that the Son of God, the Messiah, the one foretold by the prophets, the ‘King of the Jews’ was born and raised as a simple peasant.  During His thirty-three years on earth, He sought no riches, claimed no secular power and gathered no possessions.  His short time on earth changed more lives, softened more hearts, and gave hope to more people, than all the rich and powerful human ‘kings’ combined.

 

And, at the end of His life on earth, by dying on the cross, He opened the door to eternal life for those who heed his words and follow in his footsteps. Prayer:  O Lord, help us follow in the footsteps of Jesus.  Let us humbly and diligently work to restore legal protection for the unborn, the disabled, the medically dependent and all innocent children of God whose lives are threatened.  Let us remember the old adage that “He can never lead who has not first learned to obey.”  And, Lord, grant us a peaceful heart as we labor in your name. Amen.
 

See You Tonight!  Join Fr. Rick Heilman, the Knights of Divine Mercy, and St. Mary's Pine Bluff parishioners in a Prayer Vigil on the sidewalks of Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd.  We will assemble at 6:00pm and Father Rick will lead us in the Stations of the Cross at 6:30pm.  Join us in prayer for life and conversion as we walk and reflect on the Lord's Passion and Death. 

(Remember to park on the street only - not in the Women's Care Center parking lot!)

Open Hours This Week:

Although today is filled (Praise God!), we have many hours this week to take care of....
Tuesday, 10/23/12:  92% filled - 1 at midnight, 1 at 9:00am, 2 at 11:00pm

Wednesday, 10/24/12:  96% filled - 1 at 2:00am, 1 at noon

Thursday, 10/25/12:  Only 67% filled!  16 hours to fill!  Yikes!
Friday, 10/26/12:  Only 69%!  15 hours open - EEK!

Friends - We have only 2 weeks remaining in the 40 Days prayer vigil!  With the Holy Spirit working through you, this campaign will once again meet its goal .  Dig deep, persist in prayer, and one day we will celebrate the ending of this holocaust.... 

Please sign-up online at http://vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or contact info@vigilforlife.org.

Courtesy Announcements:

• An Evening with Fr. Rocky:  The Knights of Divine Mercy invites everyone to a special evening of prayer and spiritual presentation on Friday, Nov. 2nd, at the Bishop O'Connor Center, 702 S. High Point Rd. in Madison.  The evening begins with Mass, followed by Expostition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession.  At 7:00pm Fr. Francis Hoffman, AKA Fr. Rocky, Executive Director of Relevant Radio presents: "Our Holy alliance: Praying with the Holy Souls and Saints."  A reception will follow; a $10.00 donation is suggested.  The evening is open to the public.  For more information contact Tim Virnig at info@knightsofdivinemercy.com or call 608-821-3160.
• Rosary Rally: Only Two Thursdays left! Come this Thursday 7:00pm State St. steps of the Capitol through Nov. 1, 2012.  Come pray for Life, Family, and the Salvation of the World! 
  
• Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Redeemer:  Our Lord implores us to keep watch for one hour.  Please don't give up your Holy Hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament as you pray during 40 Days for Life.  Offer to Him your sufferings.  Thank Him for your blessings - Speak to Him!  For more information go to www.adorationchapel.com/info@adorationchapel.com

Come, Holy Spirit! Urgent--Help Needed This Weekend!

Dear Prayer Warriors,

We are all busy with family, home, and other activities these days but please look at your schedule and try to fit in an hour (or more if you can) to devote to prayer on the sidewalk.  This weekend is looking in dire need of volunteers; we are asking you to make a sacrifice and call or sign up NOW!  40 Days for Life cannot continue without your support!  Take a look at the open hours below and try to squeeze out an hour of your weekend to help!  The weekends are the hardest to fill and our vigil captains will spend hours on the phone; please save them a call.

Please sign-up online at http://vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or contact  info@vigilforlife.org. 

Here are our needs:

Friday (10/19/12):  Only 77% filled!  11 hours open - especially in the evening and later!

Saturday (10/20/12):  Only 52% filled!  23 hours open – help!

Sunday (10/21/12):  67% filled!  16 hours open! – we need you, MEN!

May God bless you for giving your time on the sidewalk for the babies, mothers, and fathers who need your prayers and your presence!

Urgent!--Emergency Day of Fasting

From time to time we are alerted about abortion-minded women.  We have recently become aware of an extremely urgent situation.  More details cannot be shared, but it is of grave severity. 

Please dedicate today to prayer and fasting....Let us pray:

Intention:
That those tempted to abort may understand that their child is already present, and already a real person.

Scripture:

And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
—Luke 1:41-44

Reflection:
Jesus not only loves unborn children — He was one himself!  Think about this for a moment.  We often hear people speak of a pregnant mother by saying, “She’s expect ing a child.”  Now if one is expecting a package, the package is not yet there.  As reflected in our verse for today, however, this is not the case with the mother.  Her gift is already there. The pregnant woman, a mother already, does not have a child “on the way,” but has a child, already present and in full possession of his or her human rights, starting with the right to life.

Prayer:
Jesus, open my eyes to your presence in the life of every child. Open my heart to joy in the birth of every child, a birth that reflects the joy of your own birth in Bethlehem.
As you shared life in the womb of Mary, so now send your protection upon every child still in the womb, and grant to their mothers the strength and joy that comes from welcoming the gift of life. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hours This Week and Special Announcements!

We're now half-way through the 40 Days for Life vigil and, thanks to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and your sacrifice, we've been able to keep hours filled.  BUT we still have a long way to go!  Don't sit back and let things slide NOW; we need you!  Looking at the week ahead, there are many openings from which to choose prayer time that fits best in your schedule - please go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview and lock in your hours!  You can also contact info@vigilforlife.org to sign up.

Open Hours This Week:
Tuesday, 10/16/12:  90% filled - 5 hours to choose from
Wednesday, 10/17/12:  83% filled - 8 hours open
Thursday, 10/18/12:  Only 69% filled!  15 hours to fill!  Yikes!
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:  Only 44 to 48% filled!  Please help!

You have responded so well to our calls for help; please save us some phone calls and take action!  May the Daily Devotional for Day 20 from the 40 Days for Life leadership inspire and awaken us to the need for persistent prayer as we stand for life on the sidewalk.

Intention:
May God’s justice sober our society; may mercy triumph over judgment.

Scripture:
Surely for your lifeblood I will demand a reckoning; from the hand of every beast I will require it, and from the hand of man. From the hand of every man's brother I will require the life of man. Whoever sheds man's blood, by man his blood shall be shed; for in the image of God He made man.
—Genesis 9:5-6

Reflection:

The value of every human being can hardly be seen more clearly than with this verse. God, the King of the universe, has created all human beings in his image, and declares forthrightly that shedding the blood of any individual will require the blood of the one who shed it.
God's concern for human beings is not limited to any particular group. Indeed, his concern is universal, and includes male and female, young and old, born and unborn, disabled and able-bodied, the citizens of every nation on earth. 

Abortion, the deliberate killing of the unborn, is the shedding of innocent blood. Surely the blood of millions upon millions of innocent children cries out to God. It is true that we live in an age of grace, and yet this passage (among many other texts which express similar sentiments) should give every thinking Christian pause. 

Christians of all people, entrusted with the Word of God as we are, must take a stand. We must speak out. We must do all that we can to protect the innocent, to pursue justice, and to encourage the repentance of all those who bear responsibility for this great evil. 

Only in this manner can we hope to forestall the judgment that must otherwise surely come.
This passage should also be seen as an encouragement to educate and disciple our children and grandchildren about what it means to be human, and the responsibility that will become theirs in this ongoing struggle.

Prayer:
O Father, forgive us for our lack of courage and our want of compassion for the unborn and for those lost and hurt by abortion. Fill us anew with your Spirit.  Renew our minds, strengthen us in righteousness, help us be people of salt and light within our nation.  May every human being, from conception to natural death, be treated with the respect due those made in your image. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Mark Your Calendars for Two Upcoming Events!

1. Rallies to assert our Religious Freedoms are being held all across America.  Come to the last Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally before the November election! 

When:  Saturday - October 20 - Noon to 1:00PM
Where:  Wisconsin State Capitol - State Street Steps
Join us in Prayer and Public Witness to Fight for Religious Freedom!  Bring a friend and spread the word!

Featured Speakers: Bishop Robert Morlino & Fr. John Sasse on "Perseverance in the Faith"
Make plans to arrive early!  UW Badger Football Home Game and Farmers Market on the Square that day also.  For more information visit: www.standupforreligiousfreedom.com.

2.  Monday, October 22 - Join Fr. Rick Heilman, the Knights of Divine Mercy, and St. Mary's Pine Bluff parishioners in a Prayer Vigil on the sidewalks of Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd!  We will assemble at 6:00pm and pray the Stations of the Cross at 6:30pm. You don't want to miss walking the Way of the Cross in front of the place that needs our prayer so much!  (Remember to park on the street only - not in the Women's Care Center parking lot.)

Courtesy Announcements:

• Sidewalk Counselor Training:  This Wednesday evening, Oct. 17, from 7:15 - 8:15pm at St. Paul's University Catholic Center, 723 State St. in Madison.  Come and get equipped to sidewalk counsel for 40 Days for Life and beyond! 
• An Evening with Fr. Rocky:  The Knights of Divine Mercy invites everyone to a special evening of prayer and spiritual presentation on Friday, Nov. 2nd, at the Bishop O'Connor Center, 702 S. High Point Rd. in Madison.  The evening begins with Mass, followed by Expostition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession.  At 7:00pm Fr. Francis Hoffman, AKA Fr. Rocky, Executive Director of Relevant Radio presents: "Our Holy alliance: Praying with the Holy Souls and Saints."  A reception will follow; a $10.00 donation is suggested.  The evening is open to the public.  For more information contact Tim Virnig at info@knightsofdivinemercy.com or call 608-821-3160.
• Rosary Rally: This Thursday 7:00pm State St. steps of the Capitol through Nov. 1, 2012.  Come pray for Life, Family, and the Salvation of the World! 
  
• Rachel's Vineyard:  Rachel's Vineyard - Healing the pain of abortion, one weekend at a time.  Rachel's Vineyard welcomes women, men, couples and grandparents who have suffered the loss of a child/children.  If you or someone you love is hurting after abortion, contact Mary at 608-221-9593 or meadmt@sbcglobal.net.  The next retreat will be held October 19 - 21, 2012 at a beautiful and private location.  Go to www.madisondiocese.org/rachel for more information.  For retreats held in WI, the USA or around the world, go to www.rachelsvineyard.org or 1-877-HOPE-4-ME.  All contact is confidential.
• Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Redeemer:  Our Lord implores us to keep watch for one hour.  Please don't give up your Holy Hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament as you begin 40 Days for Life.  Offer to Him your sufferings.  Thank Him for your blessings - Speak to Him!  For more information go to www.adorationchapel.com/info@adorationchapel.com