Tomorrow is the feast of the
Archangels: St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael. We ask for
their intercession outside of Planned Parenthood as we make a plea for
your help.
Once again, we are urgently in
need of your sacrifices Saturday and into early next week to keep our
vigil going! We need your IMMEDIATE ACTION to fill many vigil hours in
the coming days. If you can, sign up for a regularly scheduled hour or
hours to save on phone calling by our volunteer vigil captains.
Saturday, (9/29/12): 1 person needed at 6:00pm and 8:00pm, 2 people at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00pm
Sunday hours are filled! Thank you prayer warriors!
Monday, (10/01/12): Only 58% of the hours are filled! 20 hours are open!
Tuesday, (10/02/12): 71% of the hours are filled! 14 hours in need!
You know where to sign up.....vigilforlife.org or email info@vigilforlife.org.
Prayer Intention for today....
Let
us pray for those who work in the abortion industry, and for those who
have repented of committing abortions and have resolved to defend life.
Therefore
I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink;
or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than
food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the
air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your
heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
—Matthew 6:25-26
Loving
heavenly Father, help us to see the worth of all human beings by the
way in which you provide for us. We would ask that you provide also the
faith, grace and courage to enable us to protect that which is so
precious to you. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Your Sacrifice is Needed! Rules of the Road
The kick-off event last night was fantastic with the spiritual encouragement
But while we're covered for today, we need you this weekend and Monday to maintain and build on our great start! We need the immediate action of all of you to see to it that 40 Days for Life can actually continue as a 24/7 campaign! If each of us makes a sacrifice right away to sign-up for our first hour or sign-up for more hours for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, we will keep the momentum going!
Friday (9/28/12): 1 person needed at 2:00am, 1 at 3:00am
Saturday (9/29/12): Only 69% filled - 15 hours to fill! Please help!
Sunday (9/30/12): 1 person needed at 12 noon
Monday (10/1/12): Only 50% filled - YIKES!
We need you NOW! 40 Days for Life requires heroic sacrifice, and we are asking for your heroic sacrifice on behalf of the unborn babies and the mothers and fathers who need to be shown another way. Go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/
Our trust is in the Lord -praise God!
Vigil Location: The sidewalks in front of Planned Parenthood (3706 Orin Road, Madison, WI 53704).
Vigil Hours: 24/7 from 8:00 AM Wednesday, September 26, 2012 through 6:00 PM Sunday, November 4, 2012.
Parking: Please note that – especially during daytime hours – parking may be rather limited. Typically people park along either Orin road or the frontage road in the free 2-hour parking zone. To ensure smooth vigil shift transitions, it is often helpful for persons to arrive 5-10 minutes before their scheduled time shift begins. (PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE WOMEN'S CARE CENTER PARKING LOT as noted below on page 2.)
Meeting Place: Participants should gather on the sidewalk near the driveway to Planned Parenthood to meet up with the coming and going prayer warriors. This is a mobile vigil, so moving around and walking while praying is acceptable. You must hand off the Official Vigil Bag and vigil signs by the Planned Parenthood driveway. Stay on the sidewalk or terrace (parkway, easement) and do not block the sidewalk.
DO NOT STEP ONTO PLANNED PARENTHOOD’S PRIVATE PROPERTY!
Statements of Peace: Based on advice from the National 40 days for Life Campaign, all participants are required to sign a hardcopy of the new Statement of Peace, even if you have signed one previously. This is because the content has changed slightly and because, starting this Fall, we will be collecting and filing these signed hard copies. (The new Statement of Peace will remain “on file” for you for all future Vigil for Life activities in a permanent Madison Vigil for Life file, until you decide to revoke it.) There will be blank sign-able copies of the Statement of Peace in the Vigil Bag. For those with computer access, a PDF copy can be downloaded from vigilforlife.org. This can be printed, signed, and either placed in the vigil bag folder or sent to the address listed on the bottom. (Please Note: You cannot sign this form electronically or submit a scanned signed copy)
Official Vigil Bag: Contains several items and, in case of rain, can be zipped shut –
Vigil Signs: There are 2 official signs. PLEASE DO NOT BRING OTHER SIGNS. The first sign says “Pray to End Abortion” and identifies us as prayer warriors with the 40 Days for Life campaign. The second sign advertises “The Option Line” which is a national hotline that offers counseling and resources to abortion-minded men and women. This second sign offers help to the men and women who go into Planned Parenthood without us even needing to open our mouths. These official signs may be worn or carried. If you choose not to wear/carry these signs, please put them in your car during your shift and bring them back out for the incoming prayer warriors. To comply with police instructions, we must not set them down unattended on the ground, lean them against a tree, etc.
Signing-In: Scheduled persons should sign their name (not initials) next to their printed name on the daily sign-in sheet. Visitors are also encouraged to sign in on the daily schedule somewhere within the associated time-slot area in which they are present.
Women’s Care Center: PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THE WCC & DO NOT PARK IN THE WCC PARKING LOT – even though it is located across from Planned Parenthood.
Here’s why: Although the WCC supports the efforts of Vigil for Life, their role and mission are separate and distinct. The primary role of the WCC is to establish a confidential trusting relationship with women in crisis. Out of respect, we MUST keep our distance.
If, at a separate time, you would like to learn more about the good work that the WCC is doing, please call them at(608) 241-8100. PLEASE DONOT DROP IN UNANNOUNCED.
Restrooms: If you need to use the restroom, there is a PDQ on the corner of Stoughton Road & Anderson St. and a McDonalds on the corner of Stoughton Road & Kinsman Blvd.
Weather: The vigil site weather can range from pleasant to very hot or cold, and is often marked by strong winds and rain, so dress appropriately. Some keep extra clothing in their trunk “just in case.” If you must take cover from the weather, please pray from your car.
Police Information: We do not expect problems. You have a right to hold vigil outside of Planned Parenthood. If you feel like others are preventing you from doing so, or you feel threatened, proceed to your vehicle or other safe area, then take the appropriate next steps...
For emergencies –call 911.
For non-emergency –police number is (608)-245-3652.
Our police contacts during daytime hours are:
Lieutenant Carl Strasburg
Captain Cameron LeMay
After 8 PM you can call dispatch at (608)-266-4275
If you ever do make police contact, inform 40 Days for Life Director Bette Weisshaar at (608)-358-5963. Remember that there is also an Incident Log in the Official Vigil Bag to record any incidents of concern. As always, obey all law enforcement personnel.
Contact Information: You should call (not email), Bette Weisshaar at (608)-358- 5963 immediately for the following reasons:
1. You will be significantly late for your scheduled vigil shift
2. You cannot make your vigil hour and are unable to arrange for a substitute.
Let us pray,
Lord, we thank you for those who have repented of committing abortions and have resolved to defend life. We too repent and resolve. We repent of every instance in which fear has made us si- lent when we should have spoken.
We repent of the ongoing bloodshed in our land, and for thinking that we can deprive the unborn of protection but keep it for ourselves.
We resolve that we will advance the cause of righteous candidates for pub- lic office, and that we will be more afraid of offending you by our silence than of offending others by our speech. We resolve that we will proclaim your name to the nations, through Jesus Christ our Lord, amen.
But while we're covered for today, we need you this weekend and Monday to maintain and build on our great start! We need the immediate action of all of you to see to it that 40 Days for Life can actually continue as a 24/7 campaign! If each of us makes a sacrifice right away to sign-up for our first hour or sign-up for more hours for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, we will keep the momentum going!
Friday (9/28/12): 1 person needed at 2:00am, 1 at 3:00am
Saturday (9/29/12): Only 69% filled - 15 hours to fill! Please help!
Sunday (9/30/12): 1 person needed at 12 noon
Monday (10/1/12): Only 50% filled - YIKES!
We need you NOW! 40 Days for Life requires heroic sacrifice, and we are asking for your heroic sacrifice on behalf of the unborn babies and the mothers and fathers who need to be shown another way. Go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/
Our trust is in the Lord -praise God!
40 Days for Life Fall 2012 Rules of the Road
Vigil Purpose: To pray, fast and peacefully witness to end abortion at Planned Parenthood on Madison’s east side.
Vigil Location: The sidewalks in front of Planned Parenthood (3706 Orin Road, Madison, WI 53704).
Vigil Hours: 24/7 from 8:00 AM Wednesday, September 26, 2012 through 6:00 PM Sunday, November 4, 2012.
Parking: Please note that – especially during daytime hours – parking may be rather limited. Typically people park along either Orin road or the frontage road in the free 2-hour parking zone. To ensure smooth vigil shift transitions, it is often helpful for persons to arrive 5-10 minutes before their scheduled time shift begins. (PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE WOMEN'S CARE CENTER PARKING LOT as noted below on page 2.)
Meeting Place: Participants should gather on the sidewalk near the driveway to Planned Parenthood to meet up with the coming and going prayer warriors. This is a mobile vigil, so moving around and walking while praying is acceptable. You must hand off the Official Vigil Bag and vigil signs by the Planned Parenthood driveway. Stay on the sidewalk or terrace (parkway, easement) and do not block the sidewalk.
DO NOT STEP ONTO PLANNED PARENTHOOD’S PRIVATE PROPERTY!
Statements of Peace: Based on advice from the National 40 days for Life Campaign, all participants are required to sign a hardcopy of the new Statement of Peace, even if you have signed one previously. This is because the content has changed slightly and because, starting this Fall, we will be collecting and filing these signed hard copies. (The new Statement of Peace will remain “on file” for you for all future Vigil for Life activities in a permanent Madison Vigil for Life file, until you decide to revoke it.) There will be blank sign-able copies of the Statement of Peace in the Vigil Bag. For those with computer access, a PDF copy can be downloaded from vigilforlife.org. This can be printed, signed, and either placed in the vigil bag folder or sent to the address listed on the bottom. (Please Note: You cannot sign this form electronically or submit a scanned signed copy)
Official Vigil Bag: Contains several items and, in case of rain, can be zipped shut –
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1) The Vigil Binder–This 3-ring binder contains the daily sign-in pages and several important documents (Field Guide, contact information, phone directory, maps, ...) that should answer most people’s questions. Feel free to check it out.
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2) Statement of Peace File–This contains both blank copies to sign as well as a folder in which to place newly signed copies.
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3) Handouts–There are a limited amount of approved brochures to give out.These are located in the plastic protective “Handouts” file. Both prayer warriors and sidewalk counselors are free to hand these out if they feel comfortable doing so.
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4) An Incident Log–
While we do not anticipate any problems, a small notebook is available
in case anyone feels it necessary to document any events of concern.
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5) Misc Supplies–A small number of lightweight supplies can also be found in the vigil bag or vigil binder (extra pens, tissue, flashlights, umbrella, ...).
Vigil Signs: There are 2 official signs. PLEASE DO NOT BRING OTHER SIGNS. The first sign says “Pray to End Abortion” and identifies us as prayer warriors with the 40 Days for Life campaign. The second sign advertises “The Option Line” which is a national hotline that offers counseling and resources to abortion-minded men and women. This second sign offers help to the men and women who go into Planned Parenthood without us even needing to open our mouths. These official signs may be worn or carried. If you choose not to wear/carry these signs, please put them in your car during your shift and bring them back out for the incoming prayer warriors. To comply with police instructions, we must not set them down unattended on the ground, lean them against a tree, etc.
Signing-In: Scheduled persons should sign their name (not initials) next to their printed name on the daily sign-in sheet. Visitors are also encouraged to sign in on the daily schedule somewhere within the associated time-slot area in which they are present.
Women’s Care Center: PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THE WCC & DO NOT PARK IN THE WCC PARKING LOT – even though it is located across from Planned Parenthood.
Here’s why: Although the WCC supports the efforts of Vigil for Life, their role and mission are separate and distinct. The primary role of the WCC is to establish a confidential trusting relationship with women in crisis. Out of respect, we MUST keep our distance.
If, at a separate time, you would like to learn more about the good work that the WCC is doing, please call them at(608) 241-8100. PLEASE DONOT DROP IN UNANNOUNCED.
Restrooms: If you need to use the restroom, there is a PDQ on the corner of Stoughton Road & Anderson St. and a McDonalds on the corner of Stoughton Road & Kinsman Blvd.
Weather: The vigil site weather can range from pleasant to very hot or cold, and is often marked by strong winds and rain, so dress appropriately. Some keep extra clothing in their trunk “just in case.” If you must take cover from the weather, please pray from your car.
Police Information: We do not expect problems. You have a right to hold vigil outside of Planned Parenthood. If you feel like others are preventing you from doing so, or you feel threatened, proceed to your vehicle or other safe area, then take the appropriate next steps...
For emergencies –call 911.
For non-emergency –police number is (608)-245-3652.
Our police contacts during daytime hours are:
Lieutenant Carl Strasburg
Captain Cameron LeMay
After 8 PM you can call dispatch at (608)-266-4275
If you ever do make police contact, inform 40 Days for Life Director Bette Weisshaar at (608)-358-5963. Remember that there is also an Incident Log in the Official Vigil Bag to record any incidents of concern. As always, obey all law enforcement personnel.
Contact Information: You should call (not email), Bette Weisshaar at (608)-358- 5963 immediately for the following reasons:
1. You will be significantly late for your scheduled vigil shift
2. You cannot make your vigil hour and are unable to arrange for a substitute.
Major DOs and DON’Ts
DO:
• Pray and fast to end abortion
• Try to arrive 5-10 minutes early to your shift to allow for parking
• Sign in on daily schedule sign-in sheet
• Sign a new Statement of Peace
• Have someone carry the Vigil Bag during your shift
• Have someone wear/carry the Vigil Signs during your shift
• Dress appropriately for the weather
• Call Bette Weisshaar if significantly late or unable to show for shift.
DON’T:
• Trespass on Planned Parenthood property or park in their lot
• Access the Women’s Care Center or park in their lot
• Set Vigil Bag or Vigil Signs down unattended
• Violate the terms outlined in the Statement of Peace
• Pray and fast to end abortion
• Try to arrive 5-10 minutes early to your shift to allow for parking
• Sign in on daily schedule sign-in sheet
• Sign a new Statement of Peace
• Have someone carry the Vigil Bag during your shift
• Have someone wear/carry the Vigil Signs during your shift
• Dress appropriately for the weather
• Call Bette Weisshaar if significantly late or unable to show for shift.
DON’T:
• Trespass on Planned Parenthood property or park in their lot
• Access the Women’s Care Center or park in their lot
• Set Vigil Bag or Vigil Signs down unattended
• Violate the terms outlined in the Statement of Peace
Lord, we thank you for those who have repented of committing abortions and have resolved to defend life. We too repent and resolve. We repent of every instance in which fear has made us si- lent when we should have spoken.
We repent of the ongoing bloodshed in our land, and for thinking that we can deprive the unborn of protection but keep it for ourselves.
We resolve that we will advance the cause of righteous candidates for pub- lic office, and that we will be more afraid of offending you by our silence than of offending others by our speech. We resolve that we will proclaim your name to the nations, through Jesus Christ our Lord, amen.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Kick-Off Rally TONIGHT! Bishop Morlino, Steve Koob of One More Soul, Fr. Rick Heilman Will Inspire Us!
As we begin 40 Days for Life today, let us offer up this prayer:
Lord, we ask for the strength, courage, wisdom, determination and stamina to carry out this mission according to Your will.
Guide us, we pray, as we go forth and proclaim Your truth, always doing so with a spirit of love and compassion, as was demonstrated to us through the work of Your Son, Jesus Christ. In His name we pray, amen.
Don't miss the Kick-Off Rally tonight! We are blessed to have Bishop Morlino coming to inspire us as well as Father Rick Heilman.
An added last minute surprise: Steve Koob, the head of One More Soul, an apostolate which is pro-life and anti-contraception, will attend and tell us about this organization.
Come at 6:00 p.m. for fellowship at St. Mary's Church in Pine Bluff (3673 County Road P - From Madison, go west on Mineral Point Road and turn left on P). Dinner will be served at 6:30pm. If possible, please bring a side dish or dessert to pass. Visit the beautiful Rosary Garden dedicated to the preborn!
Although hours are filled today and tomorrow, we have urgent needs for Friday, Saturday, Sunday!
If you go to the online calendar (http://vigilforlife.org/
Friday (09/28/12): 1 person needed at 1:00am, 2:00am, and 3:00am - Men, we need you here! 1 person needed at 7:00pm.
Saturday (09/29/12): 58% with 20 hours to fill.....so many phone calls to make!
Sunday (09/30/12): 65% with 17 hours to fill, yikes!
We cannot do this 40 Days for Life campaign without the immediate, superhuman sacrifice of each of you! Please help us in any way you can to carry 40 Days for Life through this first weekend. True, a 24/7 campaign is difficult, as you can see, but the blessings that come from this level of sacrifice are indescribable. Keep the faith! Help 40 Days for Life RIGHT NOW! Contact info@vigilforlife.org.
Lord, we ask for the strength, courage, wisdom, determination and stamina to carry out this mission according to Your will.
Guide us, we pray, as we go forth and proclaim Your truth, always doing so with a spirit of love and compassion, as was demonstrated to us through the work of Your Son, Jesus Christ. In His name we pray, amen.
Don't miss the Kick-Off Rally tonight! We are blessed to have Bishop Morlino coming to inspire us as well as Father Rick Heilman.
An added last minute surprise: Steve Koob, the head of One More Soul, an apostolate which is pro-life and anti-contraception, will attend and tell us about this organization.
Come at 6:00 p.m. for fellowship at St. Mary's Church in Pine Bluff (3673 County Road P - From Madison, go west on Mineral Point Road and turn left on P). Dinner will be served at 6:30pm. If possible, please bring a side dish or dessert to pass. Visit the beautiful Rosary Garden dedicated to the preborn!
Although hours are filled today and tomorrow, we have urgent needs for Friday, Saturday, Sunday!
If you go to the online calendar (http://vigilforlife.org/
Friday (09/28/12): 1 person needed at 1:00am, 2:00am, and 3:00am - Men, we need you here! 1 person needed at 7:00pm.
Saturday (09/29/12): 58% with 20 hours to fill.....so many phone calls to make!
Sunday (09/30/12): 65% with 17 hours to fill, yikes!
We cannot do this 40 Days for Life campaign without the immediate, superhuman sacrifice of each of you! Please help us in any way you can to carry 40 Days for Life through this first weekend. True, a 24/7 campaign is difficult, as you can see, but the blessings that come from this level of sacrifice are indescribable. Keep the faith! Help 40 Days for Life RIGHT NOW! Contact info@vigilforlife.org.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Prayer Countdown - 2 Days until 40 Days
Let us prepare ourselves in prayer for
the start of 40 Days for Life (in 2 days!), asking for the Holy Spirit
to inspire and strengthen us!
Let us pray,
Let us pray,
Come, Holy
Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the fire
of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. And You
shall renew the face of the earth.
Bend the stubborn heart and will, melt the frozen, warm the chill. Guide the steps that go astray!
Come, O Spirit of
Wisdom, and reveal to my soul the mysteries of heavenly things, their
exceeding greatness, power and beauty. Teach me to love them above and
beyond all the passing joys and satisfactions of earth. Help me to
attain them and possess them for ever. Amen.
Emergency - Call to Action!
Dear Prayer Warriors,
This is your call to action! We need you to sign up for hours now or 40 Days for Life will be in jeopardy. Wednesday's hours are filled but not without hard work and sacrifice. Vigil captains spent their Sunday on the phone making many calls and leaving many messages.
Some of our prayer warriors committed to 3 or 4 hours at a time to ensure hours were filled! We thank all who signed up and ask those with phone messages to respond. We need all of you to go to vigilforlife.org and sign up!
Things are just not coming together right now and, if we don't get some hours filled soon, we'll have to reassess our campaign. Now is the time to look at your calendar and your schedule. 40 Days for Life requires sacrifice by many, not just a few; please don't sit back and let somebody else do it!
We need your immediate response:
THURSDAY, SEPT. 27: There are 15 hours OPEN!
FRIDAY, SEPT. 28: There are 25 Spots to fill!
These are just too many hours for vigil captains to handle and the weekend doesn't look much better!
"Could you not spend one hour with Me?"
Go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/
God bless you!
This is your call to action! We need you to sign up for hours now or 40 Days for Life will be in jeopardy. Wednesday's hours are filled but not without hard work and sacrifice. Vigil captains spent their Sunday on the phone making many calls and leaving many messages.
Some of our prayer warriors committed to 3 or 4 hours at a time to ensure hours were filled! We thank all who signed up and ask those with phone messages to respond. We need all of you to go to vigilforlife.org and sign up!
Things are just not coming together right now and, if we don't get some hours filled soon, we'll have to reassess our campaign. Now is the time to look at your calendar and your schedule. 40 Days for Life requires sacrifice by many, not just a few; please don't sit back and let somebody else do it!
We need your immediate response:
THURSDAY, SEPT. 27: There are 15 hours OPEN!
FRIDAY, SEPT. 28: There are 25 Spots to fill!
These are just too many hours for vigil captains to handle and the weekend doesn't look much better!
"Could you not spend one hour with Me?"
Go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/
God bless you!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Prayer Countdown - 3 Days until 40 Days and Too Many Open Hours!
Let
us prepare ourselves in prayer for the start of 40 Days for Life (in 3
days!), asking for the Holy Spirit to inspire and strengthen us!
Dear Friends,
The start date of 40 Days for Life is only 3 days from now and we have way too many hours open at this stage of the campaign....As you attend Mass this morning, pray for the success of this prayer vigil, that we get enough volunteers to fill the nearly 2000 hours of prayer on the sidewalk. Looking at the week ahead, we're concerned....
Wednesday, Sept. 26, there are 8 open hours!
Thursday, Sept. 27, 27 prayer warriors are needed!
Please help now! Go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/
Let us pray,
Come,
Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the
fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Heal our wounds--our strength renew; On our dryness pour Thy dew, Wash the stains of guilt away.
Come,
O Spirit of Counsel, help and guide me in all my ways, that I may
always do Thy holy will. Incline my heart to that which is good; turn it
away from all that is evil, and direct me by the straight path of Thy
commandments to that goal of eternal life for which I long.Dear Friends,
The start date of 40 Days for Life is only 3 days from now and we have way too many hours open at this stage of the campaign....As you attend Mass this morning, pray for the success of this prayer vigil, that we get enough volunteers to fill the nearly 2000 hours of prayer on the sidewalk. Looking at the week ahead, we're concerned....
Wednesday, Sept. 26, there are 8 open hours!
Thursday, Sept. 27, 27 prayer warriors are needed!
Please help now! Go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Prayer Countdown - 4 Days until 40 Days
Let us prepare ourselves in
prayer for the start of 40 Days for Life (in 4 days!), asking for the
Holy Spirit to inspire and strengthen us!
Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit at last to see the eternal light in Thy Light; and in the light of glory to have a clear vision of Thee and the Father and the Son. Amen.
Monday (9/24/12): 1 person for the 9:00am hour, 2 people for the 10:00am hour
Tuesday (9/25/12): 1 person for the 9:00am hour, 2 people for the 10:00am hour.
Wednesday (9/26/12): 1 person for the 11:00am hour, 1 person for the 12:00pm (noon) hour, 1 person for the 2pm, 3pm, and 5pm hours, no one for the 4:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00pm hours! EEK!
Can you help? Please sign-up online right away at http://vigilforlife.org/
Let us pray,
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the
hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew
the face of the earth.
If Thou take Thy grace away,
nothing pure in man will stay, All his good is turn'd to ill.Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit at last to see the eternal light in Thy Light; and in the light of glory to have a clear vision of Thee and the Father and the Son. Amen.
The
last 2 days of our "365 for Life" initiative, Monday (9/24/12) and
Tuesday (9/25/12), we have open hours. The first day of 40 Days for
Life, we are REALLY IN NEED!
Monday (9/24/12): 1 person for the 9:00am hour, 2 people for the 10:00am hour
Tuesday (9/25/12): 1 person for the 9:00am hour, 2 people for the 10:00am hour.
Wednesday (9/26/12): 1 person for the 11:00am hour, 1 person for the 12:00pm (noon) hour, 1 person for the 2pm, 3pm, and 5pm hours, no one for the 4:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00pm hours! EEK!
Can you help? Please sign-up online right away at http://vigilforlife.org/
Friday, September 21, 2012
Prayer Countdown - 5 Days until 40 Days and Openings Next Week!
Let us prepare ourselves in
prayer for the start of 40 Days for Life (in 5 days!), asking for the
Holy Spirit to inspire and strengthen us!
Light immortal! Light Divine! Visit Thou these hearts of Thine, And our inmost being fill!
Come, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the will of the Father; show me the nothingness of earthly things, that I may realize their vanity and use them only for Thy glory and my own salvation, looking ever beyond them to Thee, and Thy eternal rewards. Amen.
Reminder: 40 Days for Life Kick-Off Rally next Wed. evening, Sept. 26!
You are all invited to attend our kick-off event for 40 Days for Life next Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at St. Mary's Church in Pine Bluff (3673 County Road P, 53528). From Madison - Go west on Mineral Point Road and turn left on P. Join us between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m, dinner at 6:30pm. Bishop Morlino and Fr. Heilman will lead us in prayer and provide inspiration as we head into our 40 Days for Life prayer vigil. We will offer a main entree. If possible, please bring a side dish or dessert to pass. Visit the beautiful Rosary Garden dedicated to the preborn! We look forward to seeing you there... and bring a friend!
As you may have noted, we will have begun 40 Days for Life the morning of Sept. 26. Because Bishop Morlino and the priests of the diocese will be on a retreat from Sunday until Wednesday afternoon, we were unable to schedule the Kick-Off Rally until Wednesday evening. We are so thankful that Bishop Morlino and Fr. Heilman are able to attend and bless us as we begin our 40 days of prayer and sacrifice; so it was worth the wait!
Open Hours for 365 for Life Next Week
I know we're all thinking of the start of 40 Days for Life next Wednesday but we still have Monday and Tuesday 365 for Life hours to think of. Can you help with these last few hours as we begin our 24/7 campaign??
Monday, Sept. 24: 1 person at 9:00am, 2 people at 10:00am
Tuesday, Sept. 25: 1 person at 9:00am, 2 people at 10:00am
To sign up, go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/
Let us pray,
Come,
Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the
fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Come, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the will of the Father; show me the nothingness of earthly things, that I may realize their vanity and use them only for Thy glory and my own salvation, looking ever beyond them to Thee, and Thy eternal rewards. Amen.
Reminder: 40 Days for Life Kick-Off Rally next Wed. evening, Sept. 26!
You are all invited to attend our kick-off event for 40 Days for Life next Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at St. Mary's Church in Pine Bluff (3673 County Road P, 53528). From Madison - Go west on Mineral Point Road and turn left on P. Join us between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m, dinner at 6:30pm. Bishop Morlino and Fr. Heilman will lead us in prayer and provide inspiration as we head into our 40 Days for Life prayer vigil. We will offer a main entree. If possible, please bring a side dish or dessert to pass. Visit the beautiful Rosary Garden dedicated to the preborn! We look forward to seeing you there... and bring a friend!
As you may have noted, we will have begun 40 Days for Life the morning of Sept. 26. Because Bishop Morlino and the priests of the diocese will be on a retreat from Sunday until Wednesday afternoon, we were unable to schedule the Kick-Off Rally until Wednesday evening. We are so thankful that Bishop Morlino and Fr. Heilman are able to attend and bless us as we begin our 40 days of prayer and sacrifice; so it was worth the wait!
Open Hours for 365 for Life Next Week
I know we're all thinking of the start of 40 Days for Life next Wednesday but we still have Monday and Tuesday 365 for Life hours to think of. Can you help with these last few hours as we begin our 24/7 campaign??
Monday, Sept. 24: 1 person at 9:00am, 2 people at 10:00am
Tuesday, Sept. 25: 1 person at 9:00am, 2 people at 10:00am
To sign up, go to vigilforlife.org/calendar/
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Prayer Countdown - 6 Days until 40 Days for Life and Another Abortion Center Closed!
Let
us prepare ourselves in prayer for the start of 40 Days for Life (in 6
days!), asking for the Holy Spirit to inspire and strengthen us!
Let us pray,
Thou in toil art comfort sweet, Pleasant coolness in the heat, solace in the midst of woe.
Come, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in time of trouble and adversity, sustain my efforts after holiness, strengthen my weakness, give me courage against all the assaults of my enemies, that I may never be overcome and separated from Thee, my God and greatest Good. Amen.
Another Abortion Center Closed!
Dear Friends,
The following message from Shawn Carney, the national campaign director for 40 Days for Life, shows what your involvement can do.... locally - here in Madison. With God all things are possible and, with the phenomenal growth of this vigil, Planned Parenthood in Madison will close its doors too! It's a matter of time....
The next 40 Days for Life campaign is going to be a record-breaker!
From next Wednesday, September 26, through November 4,
40-day campaigns of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil
and community outreach will be held in ...
... 316 locations ...
... all across the United States (49 states and the
District of Columbia) plus Canada, England, Spain,
Australia and Uganda -- our first African campaign!
More than 40 of these locations are launching their
FIRST-EVER 40 Days for Life campaigns.
This is already exciting, but there's NEWS to report
... that shows what could happen over the course of
these 40 days in YOUR community.
Another abortion center where 40 Days for Life vigils
have been conducted has gone out of business and CLOSED!
In Knoxville, Tennessee, the local 40 Days for Life
team confirmed that the owner of the abortion center
just shut down this facility.
This now makes TWENTY-FOUR abortion centers where
40 Days for Life vigils have taken place that are
now totally shut down.
To God be the glory!
People prayed -- humbly and diligently -- in front of
that abortion location for YEARS. This is proof once
again that prayer works ... and that God listens!
If you've not taken part in 40 Days for Life before,
I hope this shows what can happen when you put your
trust in God and step forward in faith.
We need your sacrifice - praying out on the sidewalk! There are many open hours still for Day 1, next Wednesday, Sept. 26. Let's get off to a great start by filling the open hours: 11am through 9pm.
Visit http://vigilforlife.org/
Let us pray,
Come, Holy
Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the fire
of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. And You
shall renew the face of the earth.
Come, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in time of trouble and adversity, sustain my efforts after holiness, strengthen my weakness, give me courage against all the assaults of my enemies, that I may never be overcome and separated from Thee, my God and greatest Good. Amen.
Another Abortion Center Closed!
Dear Friends,
The following message from Shawn Carney, the national campaign director for 40 Days for Life, shows what your involvement can do.... locally - here in Madison. With God all things are possible and, with the phenomenal growth of this vigil, Planned Parenthood in Madison will close its doors too! It's a matter of time....
The next 40 Days for Life campaign is going to be a record-breaker!
From next Wednesday, September 26, through November 4,
40-day campaigns of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil
and community outreach will be held in ...
... 316 locations ...
... all across the United States (49 states and the
District of Columbia) plus Canada, England, Spain,
Australia and Uganda -- our first African campaign!
More than 40 of these locations are launching their
FIRST-EVER 40 Days for Life campaigns.
This is already exciting, but there's NEWS to report
... that shows what could happen over the course of
these 40 days in YOUR community.
Another abortion center where 40 Days for Life vigils
have been conducted has gone out of business and CLOSED!
In Knoxville, Tennessee, the local 40 Days for Life
team confirmed that the owner of the abortion center
just shut down this facility.
This now makes TWENTY-FOUR abortion centers where
40 Days for Life vigils have taken place that are
now totally shut down.
To God be the glory!
People prayed -- humbly and diligently -- in front of
that abortion location for YEARS. This is proof once
again that prayer works ... and that God listens!
If you've not taken part in 40 Days for Life before,
I hope this shows what can happen when you put your
trust in God and step forward in faith.
We need your sacrifice - praying out on the sidewalk! There are many open hours still for Day 1, next Wednesday, Sept. 26. Let's get off to a great start by filling the open hours: 11am through 9pm.
Visit http://vigilforlife.org/
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Prayer Countdown- 7 Days to 40 Days for Life and a Turnaround at Planned Parenthood!
Let us prepare ourselves in
prayer for the start of 40 Days for Life (in 7 days!), asking for the
Holy Spirit to inspire and strengthen us!
Let us pray,
A Turnaround at Planned Parenthood!
Dear Friends,
Through the efforts of a prayer warrior and a sidewalk counselor, a couple who entered the check-in area at Planned Parenthood on Monday, walked out. They skimmed the literature given to them and decided to go outside to look more closely at the information. After reviewing the brochures, they left! The sidewalk counselor thought they returned NOT to Planned Parenthood, but to the Women's Care Center across the street! Praise God! We are never sure what the outcome of these situations will be but this one is promising and shows the power of prayer and intervention on the sidewalk.
With 40 Days for Life coming in just 7 days, please sign up for hours now. YOUR prayers and presence can make a difference like this!
Visit http://vigilforlife.org/
God bless you!
Let us pray,
Come,
Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the
fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Thou, of all consolers best, Visiting the troubled breast, Dost refreshing peace bestow.
Come,
O Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my heart. Enkindle therein such a
love for God, that I may find satisfaction only in His service, and for
His sake lovingly submit to all legitimate authority. Amen.A Turnaround at Planned Parenthood!
Dear Friends,
Through the efforts of a prayer warrior and a sidewalk counselor, a couple who entered the check-in area at Planned Parenthood on Monday, walked out. They skimmed the literature given to them and decided to go outside to look more closely at the information. After reviewing the brochures, they left! The sidewalk counselor thought they returned NOT to Planned Parenthood, but to the Women's Care Center across the street! Praise God! We are never sure what the outcome of these situations will be but this one is promising and shows the power of prayer and intervention on the sidewalk.
With 40 Days for Life coming in just 7 days, please sign up for hours now. YOUR prayers and presence can make a difference like this!
Visit http://vigilforlife.org/
God bless you!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Prayer Countdown- 8 Days to 40 Days for Life
Let us prepare ourselves in
prayer for the start of 40 Days for Life (in 8 days!), asking for the
Holy Spirit to inspire and strengthen us!
Let us pray,
Come. Father of the poor. Come, treasures which endure; Come, Light of all that live!
Come, O blessed Spirit of Holy Fear, penetrate my inmost heart, that I may set you, my Lord and God, before my face forever, help me to shun all things that can offend You, and make me worthy to appear before the pure eyes of Your Divine Majesty in heaven, where You live and reign in the unity of the ever Blessed Trinity, God world without end. Amen.
Thank you to all who signed up to fill the open hours on Thursday! We still have one open hour (09/20/12), at 4:00 p.m. If you can help, please contact info@vigilforlife.org or sign-up online at http://vigilforlife.org/
Sign up NOW for 40 Days for Life - Starts Wed., Sept. 26!
Visit http://vigilforlife.org/
Courtesy Announcements:
Let us pray,
Come,
Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the
fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Come, O blessed Spirit of Holy Fear, penetrate my inmost heart, that I may set you, my Lord and God, before my face forever, help me to shun all things that can offend You, and make me worthy to appear before the pure eyes of Your Divine Majesty in heaven, where You live and reign in the unity of the ever Blessed Trinity, God world without end. Amen.
Thank you to all who signed up to fill the open hours on Thursday! We still have one open hour (09/20/12), at 4:00 p.m. If you can help, please contact info@vigilforlife.org or sign-up online at http://vigilforlife.org/
Sign up NOW for 40 Days for Life - Starts Wed., Sept. 26!
Visit http://vigilforlife.org/
Courtesy Announcements:
- Rosary Rally: Every Thursday 7:00pm State St. steps of the Capitol through Nov. 1.
- 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.
- Pregnancy Helpline is holding a training session this fall for phone volunteers who would assist women and men with the issues that can surround a pregnancy and a family. The training process is very thorough. Visit their website for more information: www.pregnancyhelpline.net or contact Alissa Hirscher at mahirscher@yahoo.com.
- 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
Monday, September 17, 2012
Prayer Countdown: 9 Days to 40 Days for Life, Open Hours Thursday!
Let us prepare ourselves in
prayer for the start of 40 Days for Life (in 9 days!), asking for the
Holy Spirit to inspire and strengthen us!
Let us pray,
Come,
Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the
fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Holy Spirit! Lord of Light! From Your clear celestial height, Your pure beaming radiance give!
Almighty and eternal God, Who has vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Spirit, and has given us forgiveness from all sins, vouchsafe to send forth from heaven upon us your sevenfold Spirit, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and fortitude, the Spirit of Knowledge and Piety, and fill us with the Spirit of Holy Fear. Amen.
Friends, we also need help with this Thursday, 9/20/12, for "365 for Life". We need 1 person for the 4:00 p.m. hour and 2 people for the 5:00 p.m. hour. Visit http://vigilforlife.org/
Let us pray,
Holy Spirit! Lord of Light! From Your clear celestial height, Your pure beaming radiance give!
Almighty and eternal God, Who has vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Spirit, and has given us forgiveness from all sins, vouchsafe to send forth from heaven upon us your sevenfold Spirit, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and fortitude, the Spirit of Knowledge and Piety, and fill us with the Spirit of Holy Fear. Amen.
Friends, we also need help with this Thursday, 9/20/12, for "365 for Life". We need 1 person for the 4:00 p.m. hour and 2 people for the 5:00 p.m. hour. Visit http://vigilforlife.org/
Friday, September 14, 2012
Urgent Prayer Request
Last week we thought we had a baby
saved but now learn that this mother has changed her mind. She is
scheduled for an abortion on Tuesday and prayers are urgently needed.
Below is a prayer which we can offer for this woman and all mothers as
we stand on the sidewalk for 40 Days for Life.
Prayer for the Helpless Unborn
Heavenly Father, in your love for us, protect against the wickedness of the devil, those helpless little ones to whom You have given the gift of life. Touch with pity the hearts of those women pregnant in our world today who are not thinking of motherhood. Help them to see that child they carry is made in Your image - as well as theirs - made for eternal life. Dispel their fear and selfishness and give them true womanly hearts to love their babies and give them birth and all the needed care that a mother alone can give. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer for the Helpless Unborn
Heavenly Father, in your love for us, protect against the wickedness of the devil, those helpless little ones to whom You have given the gift of life. Touch with pity the hearts of those women pregnant in our world today who are not thinking of motherhood. Help them to see that child they carry is made in Your image - as well as theirs - made for eternal life. Dispel their fear and selfishness and give them true womanly hearts to love their babies and give them birth and all the needed care that a mother alone can give. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Sidewalk Counseling Shadow Event This Thursday!
As mentioned in yesterday's post,
tonight is your chance to learn how to reach out to those in crisis by
attending the only Sidewalk Counseling Training session before 40 Days
for Life.
BUT you will also have the opportunity to shadow experienced sidewalk counselors from the Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Will Goodman and Jen Dunnett, on Thursday, Sept. 13th, from 1:30 to 6:00pm on the sidewalk of Planned Parenthood. Laura Karlen will also be there from 4:00 to 5:00pm. This is open to all who are interested and is a great way to get practical experience and learn firsthand how to change hearts. You will be glad you did!
God bless!
BUT you will also have the opportunity to shadow experienced sidewalk counselors from the Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Will Goodman and Jen Dunnett, on Thursday, Sept. 13th, from 1:30 to 6:00pm on the sidewalk of Planned Parenthood. Laura Karlen will also be there from 4:00 to 5:00pm. This is open to all who are interested and is a great way to get practical experience and learn firsthand how to change hearts. You will be glad you did!
God bless!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Baby Saved! /Sidewalk Counseling Training Tomorrow
Dear Prayer Warriors,
Last Friday a mother chose life after her ride to her abortion appointment fell through. Her friend took her to a crisis pregnancy center instead where counseling and an ultrasound opened her eyes. Praise God!
This Wednesday evening, Sept. 12th, you will have the opportunity to receive training in how to deal with situations similar to this one. Come to the Bishop O'Connor Center for Vigil for Life's Sidewalk Counseling Training Session from 6:30 - 8:30pm (702 High Point Road, Madison, WI 53719). Learn how to be an effective sidewalk counselor and show the men and women going into Planned Parenthood the truth about abortion and contraceptives. There ARE resources available for them, just across the street! It's not too late to sign up for this session! The fee is only $10.00! You can register at the door and scholarships are available.
The training panel will include Will Goodman and Jen Dunnett from the Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mary Mead from Rachel's Vineyard, and Steve and Laura Karlen from ProLife WI and Vigil for Life. Attend and learn the important role of a sidewalk counselor in time for 40 Days for Life!
365 for Life Hours To Fill This Week and Next:
Thursday, 9/13/12: 1 at 5:00pm
Next week:
Sign up NOW for 40 Days for Life
Visit http://vigilforlife.org/
40 Days for Life Volunteer Leaders
For our upcoming campaign, Bette Weisshaar will be overseeing 40 Days for Life as the campaign director. There are some other key leaders to whom we are so grateful. We want you to know their names in case you get a phone call or e-mail from them. Please respond to them if you get contacted!
Mary Markielewski is the vigil coordinator. She will be watching the online calendar closely throughout the campaign and assisting our 7 vigil captains (and 6 vigil captain assistants) in filling last-minute hours. If an urgent hours e-mail is sent out, please respond right away! Those e-mails mean that we are struggling with our campaign and need a boost!
Judy Hoffman is the church coordinator. Judy will be seeing that 40 Days for Life's message is getting out in the community. You can help her by promoting 40 Days at your church or with your organization. Email info@vigilforlife.org to be put in contact with Judy.
Amy Lang is coordinating all the calls to past 40 Days for Life participants. It is important that we call you to invite you back to participate in the campaign: you are our base of support upon which we can build momentum and bring new people into the Vigil for Life "family." If you can help Amy with phone calling, please email info@vigilforlife.org.
Del Teeter is the events coordinator, putting together the kick-off, midpoint and closing events. These events are essential for growing the campaign, offering more opportunities to build the culture of LIFE. You can help us grow our campaign by attending these events and inviting others to attend with you.
A heartfelt "thank-you" to these volunteers for their sacrifices for the success of 40 Days for Life - all glory to God!
Courtesy Announcements:
Last Friday a mother chose life after her ride to her abortion appointment fell through. Her friend took her to a crisis pregnancy center instead where counseling and an ultrasound opened her eyes. Praise God!
This Wednesday evening, Sept. 12th, you will have the opportunity to receive training in how to deal with situations similar to this one. Come to the Bishop O'Connor Center for Vigil for Life's Sidewalk Counseling Training Session from 6:30 - 8:30pm (702 High Point Road, Madison, WI 53719). Learn how to be an effective sidewalk counselor and show the men and women going into Planned Parenthood the truth about abortion and contraceptives. There ARE resources available for them, just across the street! It's not too late to sign up for this session! The fee is only $10.00! You can register at the door and scholarships are available.
The training panel will include Will Goodman and Jen Dunnett from the Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mary Mead from Rachel's Vineyard, and Steve and Laura Karlen from ProLife WI and Vigil for Life. Attend and learn the important role of a sidewalk counselor in time for 40 Days for Life!
365 for Life Hours To Fill This Week and Next:
Thursday, 9/13/12: 1 at 5:00pm
Next week:
- Tuesday, 9/18/12: 2 at 9:00am, 2 at 10:00am
- Wednesday, 9/19/12: 2 at 9:00am
- Thursday, 9/20/12: 1 at 1:00pm, 2:00, 4:00, 5:00
- Friday, 9/21/12: 1 at 2:00pm
Sign up NOW for 40 Days for Life
Visit http://vigilforlife.org/
40 Days for Life Volunteer Leaders
For our upcoming campaign, Bette Weisshaar will be overseeing 40 Days for Life as the campaign director. There are some other key leaders to whom we are so grateful. We want you to know their names in case you get a phone call or e-mail from them. Please respond to them if you get contacted!
Mary Markielewski is the vigil coordinator. She will be watching the online calendar closely throughout the campaign and assisting our 7 vigil captains (and 6 vigil captain assistants) in filling last-minute hours. If an urgent hours e-mail is sent out, please respond right away! Those e-mails mean that we are struggling with our campaign and need a boost!
Judy Hoffman is the church coordinator. Judy will be seeing that 40 Days for Life's message is getting out in the community. You can help her by promoting 40 Days at your church or with your organization. Email info@vigilforlife.org to be put in contact with Judy.
Amy Lang is coordinating all the calls to past 40 Days for Life participants. It is important that we call you to invite you back to participate in the campaign: you are our base of support upon which we can build momentum and bring new people into the Vigil for Life "family." If you can help Amy with phone calling, please email info@vigilforlife.org.
Del Teeter is the events coordinator, putting together the kick-off, midpoint and closing events. These events are essential for growing the campaign, offering more opportunities to build the culture of LIFE. You can help us grow our campaign by attending these events and inviting others to attend with you.
A heartfelt "thank-you" to these volunteers for their sacrifices for the success of 40 Days for Life - all glory to God!
Courtesy Announcements:
- Rosary Rally: Thursday 7:00pm State St. steps of the Capitol.
- 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.
- Pregnancy Helpline is holding a training session this fall for phone volunteers who would assist women and men with the issues that can surround a pregnancy and a family. The training process is very thorough. Visit their website for more information: www.pregnancyhelpline.net or contact Alissa Hirscher at mahirscher@yahoo.com.
- 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
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
A Line Waiting to Get Into Planned Parenthood
Dear Friends,
This morning I received a call at 8:55am from a prayer warrior who observed 5 or 6 women waiting for Planned Parenthood to open. On the sidewalk we pray for the conversion of the hearts of the people entering and exiting this abortion mill. We pray that they will find "another way." To make this happen, could those scheduled for a 9:00am shift come a few minutes early, if possible? Your presence on the sidewalk can change these hearts before entering the abortion mill!
Last week Planned Parenthood was closed for a day. It was a beautiful sight to see no cars in the parking lot, no activity.... Let us pray with 40 Days for Life beginning in only 3 weeks that this can be a permanent sight!
Heavenly Father, You have given us a gracious gift, an opportunity to serve You and those You have said are so precious to You, the smallest of little children, the preborn babies. We pray that You will bless our efforts to set aside 40 Days across our nation for fasting, prayer and 24-hour vigil.
In This Issue:
Sidewalk Counselor Training - Registration deadline is Mon., Sept. 10th
The men and women going into Planned Parenthood deserve to know the truth about abortion and contraception and the resources that are available... even as close as across the street! YOU can be the one to share the truth!
40 Days for Life Kickoff Date Set for Wednesday Evening, Sept. 26, 2012
Mark your calendars for the Kick-Off
Rally for 40 Days for Life! Come join us for food, fellowship, and
prayer led by Bishop Morlino and Father Rick Heilman at St. Mary's Pine
Bluff (3673 County Road P, Cross Plains). Arrive between 6:00 and
6:30pm, with dinner at 6:30pm. If possible, please bring a dessert or
side dish to pass. Come see the beautiful Rosary Garden dedicated to
the preborn!
365 for Life Hours To Fill This Week:
Wednesday, 9/5/12: 1 at 9:00am
Thursday, 9/6/12: 1 at 2:00pm
Please email info@vigilforlife.org.
Keep signing up for hours for 40 Days for Life!
40 Days for Life begins in just 3 weeks and gradually the hours are being filled. Please plan ahead and schedule now by going to vigilforlife.org to the 40 Days for Life calendar or schedule hours in an email to info@vigilforlife.org. Don't worry about the percentages which appear on the calendar right now. Hours scheduled now will be reflected on the calendar once we switch over to the 40 Days for Life schedule on Sept. 26.
Courtesy Announcements:
This morning I received a call at 8:55am from a prayer warrior who observed 5 or 6 women waiting for Planned Parenthood to open. On the sidewalk we pray for the conversion of the hearts of the people entering and exiting this abortion mill. We pray that they will find "another way." To make this happen, could those scheduled for a 9:00am shift come a few minutes early, if possible? Your presence on the sidewalk can change these hearts before entering the abortion mill!
Last week Planned Parenthood was closed for a day. It was a beautiful sight to see no cars in the parking lot, no activity.... Let us pray with 40 Days for Life beginning in only 3 weeks that this can be a permanent sight!
Heavenly Father, You have given us a gracious gift, an opportunity to serve You and those You have said are so precious to You, the smallest of little children, the preborn babies. We pray that You will bless our efforts to set aside 40 Days across our nation for fasting, prayer and 24-hour vigil.
- Sidewalk Counseling Training Session
- Kick-Off Rally Reminder
- 365 for Life Hours - Just 2 Hours to fill
- Keep signing up for 40 Days for Life Hours!
- Courtesy Announcements
Sidewalk Counselor Training - Registration deadline is Mon., Sept. 10th
The men and women going into Planned Parenthood deserve to know the truth about abortion and contraception and the resources that are available... even as close as across the street! YOU can be the one to share the truth!
Come Wednesday,
September 12, 2012, from 6:30 to 8:30pm, to the Bishop O'Connor Center
located at 702 S. High Point Road on Madison's west side. The fee is
only $10.00 and scholarships are available. Our seasoned sidewalk
counselors who will assist in the training will be the Servants of Our
Lady of Guadalupe. To register email info@vigilforlife.org by Monday, Sept. 10th. Open the link to the flyer below for more information:
This will be your only opportunity for training before the start of 40 Days for Life!
40 Days for Life Kickoff Date Set for Wednesday Evening, Sept. 26, 2012
Mark your calendars for the Kick-Off
Rally for 40 Days for Life! Come join us for food, fellowship, and
prayer led by Bishop Morlino and Father Rick Heilman at St. Mary's Pine
Bluff (3673 County Road P, Cross Plains). Arrive between 6:00 and
6:30pm, with dinner at 6:30pm. If possible, please bring a dessert or
side dish to pass. Come see the beautiful Rosary Garden dedicated to
the preborn! 365 for Life Hours To Fill This Week:
Wednesday, 9/5/12: 1 at 9:00am
Thursday, 9/6/12: 1 at 2:00pm
Please email info@vigilforlife.org.
Keep signing up for hours for 40 Days for Life!
40 Days for Life begins in just 3 weeks and gradually the hours are being filled. Please plan ahead and schedule now by going to vigilforlife.org to the 40 Days for Life calendar or schedule hours in an email to info@vigilforlife.org. Don't worry about the percentages which appear on the calendar right now. Hours scheduled now will be reflected on the calendar once we switch over to the 40 Days for Life schedule on Sept. 26.
Courtesy Announcements:
- Rosary Rally: Thursday 7:00pm State St. steps of the Capitol.
- 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.
- Pregnancy Helpline is holding a training session this fall for phone volunteers who would assist women and men with the issues that can surround a pregnancy and a family. The training process is very thorough. Visit their website for more information: www.pregnancyhelpline.net or contact Alissa Hirscher at mahirscher@yahoo.com.
- 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
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