"Thus says the Lord:
You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel;
when you hear me say anything, you shall warn them for me.
If I tell the wicked, "O wicked one, you shall surely die," and you do not speak out to dissuade the wicked from his way, the wicked shall die for his guilt,
but I will hold you responsible for his death.
But if you warn the wicked,
trying to turn from his way,
and he refuses to turn from his way,
he shall die for his guilt,
but you shall save yourself." (Ezekiel 33:7-9)
Today's first reading from Ezekiel sends a stern message - You shall warn them for me or be held responsible for another's death. Vigil for Life Prayer Warriors (and Sidewalk Counselors) can easily be equated to the "watchman" appointed for the house of Israel. With our peaceful, prayerful witness, we are warning others of the evil that is Planned Parenthood. Of course, we do this out of love for our neighbor. As St. Paul said in today's second reading, "Love does no evil to the neighbor..." (Romans 13:10) Let us continue to expose the evil that is Planned Parenthood by warning our neighbors out of love with our peaceful and prayerful presence. Your help is needed to fill up open vigil hours this week.
OPEN HOURS
Tuesday, 9/9 - Just 75% filled on this Abortion Day; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
Wednesday, 9/10 - Only 45% filled on this Abortion Day; 1 needed at 8a; 2 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p.
Thursday, 9/11 - 70% filled; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.
Friday, 9/12 - 75% filled; 1 needed at 2p.
To sign up for 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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Prayer of Love and Life
By: Rev. James H. Murray
Dear Lord, through Your Apostle, St. Paul,
You've taught us that there are three great virtues, Faith, Hope and Love,
but the greatest of all is Love.
Help me to understand that in order to love You and to love my neightbor,
I must be alive. Father, help me to value my life, and all life, and give me courage to respect, defend, and, if necessary, die to protect the right of everyone to live as You will them to.
Amen.
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