Thank you to all who have signed up for hours this week! You are living out Sunday's Gospel reading from Matthew 16:24: Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."
We have one hour left to fill for this week.
OPEN HOUR
Wednesday, 9/3/14 - 1 needed at 5 p.m.
All other hours for the week are filled! Praise God!
To sign up for vigil hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/
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VIGIL FOR LIFE - MADISON - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE FALL CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
It's time to start planning for our fall 2014 40 Days for Life campaign!
(It runs from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2014.)
Thank you to those of you who have already volunteered your time and talent for the campaign. For those of you who have not discerned where your time and talent can best be used - we still have the following volunteer opportunities available:
1. Volunteer Caller - Personally invite past participants to join this year's 40 Days for Life.
2. Vigil Captain - Watch the vigil calendar throughout the week leading up to your chosen one day of the week to ensure that each hour is covered.
3. Outreach - Personally invite other churches and organizations that are not currently participating in 40 Days for Life.
4. Emergency Prayer Warrior - Give availability to cover hours either during the day or night to be called upon only after all other coverage options have been exhausted.
5. Parish Liaison - Sign your parish up to take part in the campaign.
To sign up for the above positions in support of this fall's 40 Days for Life campaign or to sign up for your own 40 Days for Life vigil hours - please call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545 or e-mail her at info@vigilforlife.org.
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NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ABORTED CHILDREN MEMORIAL SERVICES
Gravesite of an Aborted Baby
St. Michael Church
109 South Military Road
Dane, WI 53529
Day of Remembrance: Saturday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Special Guest: Deacon Jack Fernan
Other Info: Gravesite is located to the right of the outdoor Fatima Shrine between the church and school.
Sponsored by: Vigil for Life Madison
Gravesite of 1,500 Aborted Babies
Holy Cross Cemetery
7301 W Nash Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Day of Remembrance: Saturday, September 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Special Guest: His Excellency Bishop Donald Hying
Other Info: Gravesite is in the Children's Section of the cemetery. For more info, contact Pro-Life Wisconsin at 262-796-1111.
Sponsored by: Pro-Life Wisconsin
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PRO-LIFE/PRO-FAMILY PICNIC
WHEN: Sunday, September 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: St. Dennis Catholic Church in Madison, WI - Event will be outdoors. If the weather is inclement, it will be in the school gym & cafeteria.
Come out to celebrate life and the family! VFL will provide beverages, hamburgers and hot dogs (until they run out). Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Yard games will be available and potato sack races will be held for both the young and young-at-heart.
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40 DAYS FOR LIFE KICK-OFF EVENT
The 2014 40 Days for Life, Madison campaign will kick off on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 with a special guest appearance by Shawn Carney. Shawn is the National Campaign Director for 40 Days for Life. He began as a volunteer in the pro-life movement while still in college. During this time he helped to lead the first-ever local 40 Days for Life campaign. After graduating from college, Shawn was asked to serve as the Executive Director of the Coalition for Life, a local pro-life organization in Texas made up of more than 60 churches. From its beginning, Shawn has been instrumental in growing 40 Days for Life nationally and then internationally.
Shawn is a regular media spokesperson and his work has been featured on hundreds of outlets including Fox News’ The O’Reilly Factor, The Laura Ingraham Show, The Drudge Report, The Guardian, USA Today, and Christian media including The Christian Post, National Catholic Register, Sirius XM Catholic Radio, EWTN Radio, and Focus on the Family.
Shawn is one of the most sought-after pro-life speakers, addressing audiences coast-to-coast and internationally. He has executive produced award-winning pro-life documentaries, and is co-author of the #1 Top Rated Christian book: 40 Days for Life: Discover What God Has Done … Imagine What He Can Do. Shawn lives in Texas with his wife and five children.
This kick-off event will be held on Wednesday, September 24 at 7p.m. at the Bishop O'Connor Center. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Madison 40 Days for Life campaign will begin its 24/7 prayer vigil coverage starting at 10 p.m. following this kick-off event.
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March For Life Pilgrimage to Washington DC departing by bus from St. Mary's Elm Grove January 20-24. Includes 2 nights hotel stay ( 4 to a room). $300 per person covers room and bus. Anyone under 18 must beaccompanied by a chaperoned .Reservation with full payment due by Nov.1 or at capacity. For further information and to register call 262-796-1111 or visit ProLifeWisconsin.org
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To Our Lord Jesus Christ, from Conception to the Day of His Birth
Seed of Abraham: From Your first moment of existence, I adore You. You were no less God before conception Nor less a man thereafter.
Sublime Christ Cell: Enshrined two hours in the body of the Virgin, I adore You. Your supernatural indwellling Sanctified all child-bearing for all time.
Evolving God-Man:Three days in Your Mother's womb gestating, I adore You. As You grow in space organically, Your glory fills both the Heavens and the Earth.
Rare Pristine Beauty: Four weeks evolving a cluster of living cells. I adore You. Wtih Your Mother in deep contemplation I ponder the mystery of Your Incarnation.
Ancient Word Wisdom: Five fortnights dormant in Your cradle of flesh, I adore You. Mary, full of grace, sustains God within: The creature Mother bears her own Creator.
Savior of Mankind: Approaching six months, viable, immaculate. I adore You. You took compassion on frail, human matter, To give it the dignity of immortaility.
True Root of Jesse: Seven full moons in the sanctuary of the womb, I adore You. Rejoice, Israel, for Mary has foretold: "All generations shall call me blessed."
Thou, Son of David, For eight months sheltered in humble pregnancy, I adore You. The woman heavy with Child now Turns to Joseph in urgent expectation.
Jesus, Judge and King, You come in the fullness of time as a Sacrament of Hope through Sion's beloved daughter. I adore You. You come to shed Light in darkness, To bring judgment and Life in abundance.
...and the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us...and we saw His glory and His truth in the Gospels, in History, in the Church, the People of God, and in His anointed Priests from age to age.
---Martin S. Rath, OSB., St. John's Abbey, Collegeville MN 56321
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