Octobe 22, 2012
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Pro-Life Wisconsin's 20th anniversary celebration highlighted by debut of inspirational video

More than 400 people joined Pro-Life Wisconsin Saturday night for the Annual Fall Auction Dinner, which this year marked PLW’s 20^th anniversary as an organization. Among the evening’s highlights, which included appearances by Bishop Don Hying, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, and Pro-Life Action League founder Joe Scheidler, was a moving video showcasing Pro-Life Wisconsin’s activism across Wisconsin.

To view this PLW video, click here.

The new video shares moving testimony from five Pro-Life Wisconsinites who have courageously dedicated themselves to saving lives and changing hearts: Bishop Don Hying, Rep. Andre Jacque, Dan Miller of 40 Days for Life Milwaukee, Amanda Detry of UW-Madison Students for Life, and Elizabeth Garibaldi of 40 Days for Life-La Crosse.

“These heroic individuals are representative of so many more Pro-Life Wisconsinites who have done so much to restore respect for human life,” said PLW State Director Peggy Hamill. “These leaders have not only been bold in their activism, but they’ve done so in a principled way, espousing the same no-exceptions philosophy that Pro-Life Wisconsin has articulated for two decades. We’re confident that this video will inspire people young and old, from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference.”

Pro-Life Wisconsin pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. for 40th annual March for Life

Pro-Life Wisconsin to host sidewalk counselor training workshop on UW-Green Bay campus tomorrow

Pro-Life Wisconsin will host a sidewalk counselor training workshop on Tuesday, October 23 at 6:00 p.m. on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Campus. The event will be held at UW-GB’s Christie Theatre (on the first floor of the University Union) and is open to the public. For a campus map, click here. The workshop is scheduled to run until 8:30 p.m. and will also feature role-playing scenarios.

Lisa Sommers of Rachel’s Vineyard will provide the training. Lisa has held or assisted with PLW sidewalk counseling training sessions since early 2011. Each participant will receive a copy of Pro-Life Wisconsin’s new Sidewalk Counselor’s Handbook as well as a sample folder filled with literature that can be used on the sidewalks. These sample packs will include information on birth control, chemical abortion, surgical abortion, fetal development, post-abortion healing and more.

The workshop is being hosted in conjunction with the UW-GB Phoenix Students for Life.

Stories from the Sidewalk:  Finding hope in the midst of despair

From Pro-Life Wisconsin’s blog:

I’m not exactly sure how I ended up on this sidewalk. It’s 40 degrees, and my legs are shaking. The Friday sun is setting, and I should have fun plans with my friends. In between praying  Glory Bes and Our Fathers, my stomach growls, and I dream about the warm dinner I could be eating. I stare at my feet, glued to a rather disheartening piece of cold concrete. This is not a normal college student activity, I tell myself. But then I hear a car speed around the corner. I pick up my head, force a smile, and ask the Holy Spirit to take over.

The car slows down, and the man in the driver’s seat rolls down the window just a hair. I walk toward the car and, with trembling hands, pull a pamphlet about fetal development out of my pocket. I widen my smile, make eye contact, and try to meet the couple before me with love. 

“Hi my name is Kristin, and this is for you.”

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Pro-life news wrap-up

Affiliate announcements

40 Days for Life Campaigns are taking place in several locations in Wisconsin.  Prayer warriors are needed. Find locations here.

Please join Pro-Life Wisconsin Racine for a prayer vigil every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until noon at the Racine Planned Parenthood (832 Main St.) All are welcome to join with your presence or your prayers.

Pro-Life Wisconsin Juneau County meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Hatch Public Library in Mauston at 7 p.m. in the Community Room.

Pro-Life Wisconsin Walworth County prays at Planned Parenthood in Delavan, WI on most Mondays. Signs are provided. Contact Phil Cullen for info - 262-742-3299.

Pro-Life Wisconsin Marathon County prays the Rosary once a month on Saturday at 10:45 a.m. at Family Planning Health Services. Call Ron Putzer at (715) 842-5368 to confirm date.

Sawyer County Affiliate (Hayward) - Queen of Peace, Protector of Life - The Cathedral in Superior recently displayed PLW-Sawyer County's 'Cemetery of the Innocents' display of 400 crosses representing the thousands of daily abortions in the USA. In addition, PLW-Sawyer County has a new display of fetal models consisting of 13 models, 5-35 weeks gestation and one newborn. These are professional grade, soft-touch models that can be handled, and are available all year, with or without the crosses. They're suitable for all ages. For more information call Bob Ornberg at 715-699-1287 or check out our new Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bvmqp.

Pro-Life Wisconsin Fond du Lac County prays in front of Planned Parenthood, 333 N. Peters Ave., Fond du Lac, on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For information, call Ann at (920) 921-6062 or Julie (920) 923-0437. A pro-life Rosary is also said at 8:30 a.m. before the 9 a.m. Mass each Saturday at St. Mary's Church, Marquette St. at E. Merrill Ave., Fond du Lac.

Vigil for Life-PLW Dane County has a perpetual presence on the sidewalks in front of Madison's Planned Parenthood abortion facility (3706 Orin Road, Madison, WI 53704). Each day that Planned Parenthood is open for business (every week day), 2 people (at least!) will be scheduled to be present on the sidewalk. The times and days are as follows: Monday-Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.; Thursday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; and Friday, 1pm - 3pm. Individuals or groups are needed to sign up for these 2-hour shifts, especially on a monthly basis. You may also "stop by." Those interested should click here to view the online scheduling calendar or contact affiliate leader Laura Karlen at (608) 445-2064 or email laura@vigilforlife.org.

Pro-Life Wisconsin Milwaukee County gathers regularly on Saturday mornings at the Affiliated abortion center, 1428 N. Farwell Ave. in Milwaukee, between 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. SIDEWALK COUNSELORS ARE NEEDED! If you can come pray or counsel women entering the abortuary, please contact Peggy Hamill, (262) 796-1111, or e-mail info@prolifewisconsin.org for more information.

Pro-Life Wisconsin Outagamie County invites you to love your preborn neighbor as yourself, by going out to the places where abortions are sold and committed. Please plan to come and sidewalk counsel (beside the driveway), pray and witness with signs at Planned Parenthood Appleton North on 3800 N. Gillett St.

Pro-Life Wisconsin Kenosha has consecrated our fight against Planned Parenthood to Jesus through Mary. We pray every Saturday at 11 a.m. in front of the Planned Parenthood facility, located at Roosevelt Road and 36th Avenue in Kenosha. Please come and pray the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and other prayers with us. For more information contact Karie Kinzler at kakinzler7@yahoo.com or at (262) 656-0301.

Pro-Life Wisconsin Rock County members daily praise and thank God for the January 13, 2012 permanent closure of the Rockford, IL abortion mill.  Chapter members meet monthly (except June, July, August) in St. Jude's Hall, Beloit, WI.  Contact Charlene Tolmie 608-362-3406 or Sister Rosalia Bauer 608-364-2830.

Courtesy announcements

Christ King Parish in Wauwatosa will host Time for Life, an evening of pro-life speakers featuring Bishop Don Hying and Fr. John Burns. The free event takes place at the church's South Hall (2604 N. Swan Blvd.) on Monday, Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. For additional information, contact Amy Grau at timeforlifeatck@gmail.com.

Holy Hour for the Unborn: St. John the Evangelist Parish, 8500 W. Cold Spring Rd., Greenfield, WI is having a Eucharistic Divine Mercy Holy Hour for our country and the upcoming election on Wednesday, October 24th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The church has 24 hours of Adoration seven days a week. Contact Kathy Knaack with questions, Kathy.knaack@gmail.com.

Rosary Rallies at the State Capitol:  Fr. Isaac Mary Relyea and Fr. Rick Heilman invite you to kneel in prayer together every Thursday evening at 7pm, at the State Street steps of the Capitol in Madison. From June 16 - November 1.

Bioethics Conference:  Presented  November 2-4, 2012 at the Schoenstatt International Center in Waukesha, WI, featuring national and international speakers on 'Fostering the Dignity of the Human Being at all Stages of LIfe.'  Closing Mass will be celebrated with the Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki.  Registration fee is $40 plus $125 for Professionals (with CEU's) or $50 for non-professionals.  To register please contact Sister M. Jacinta at (262) 522-4300 or srjacinta@schsrsmary.org.

2012 Women of Christ Conference:  The fourth annual Women of Christ Conference will be held Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Washington County Fair Park, West Bend.  Women of all ages are invited to celebrate "Saints, Souls and Salvation."  Talented speakers include Teresa Tomeo, Susan Tassone, Fr. Ken Omernick and Lydia LoCoco.  Confession and Eucharistic adoration will be available, as well as many vendors.  Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Jerome Listecki at 4:00 p.m.  For more information and to register online:  www.womenofchrist.net, phone:  (262) 309-9588, e-mail:  womenofchrist@gmail.com.

Witness for Life: Each Thursday, St. Mary Catholic Church in Kenosha will offer 8:00 a.m. Mass, followed by a Rosary procession to the nearby Planned Parenthood. St. Mary's is located at 7307 40th Avenue, Kenosha. For more information call Monica at 262-515-3132 or Laura at 262-358-0705.

The third Monday of every month All Saints Catholic Church in Berlin says a Rosary for life at the church's monument for the unborn after a 5:15p.m. Mass. Everyone is welcome.

The pro-life group at St. Frances Cabrini Parish meets to pray every Thursday evening from 6-6:30 p.m. at the West Bend Planned Parenthood, 532 Shepherd’s Drive, West Bend, WI. Located on the West end of town, approximately 1-1/2 miles west of Hwy 45 on West Washington Street (aka: Highway 33) in West Bend. It is in a shopping mall on the north-side of the street. We are on the sidewalk.