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1. PLW wishes you a Happy (and prayer-filled) Memorial Day!
Memorial Day has always been one of our favorite holidays at Pro-Life Wisconsin. Families
and friends gather for picnics, sporting events and reunions all in an effort to display a small
amount of gratitude to those who laid down their life in defense of country and all our country
stands for.
Memorial Day started as a day to honor the fallen heroes of the Civil War, our country’s most
bloody war so far. At the heart of the struggle was the issue of slavery, an institution that denied
the inalienable rights of the powerless for the benefit of society. In our own times, the inalienable
right to life is being denied to the preborn, behind the veiled argument that their deaths are a
benefit to society.
As we remember those who gave their lives to protect our rights this day, let us all include a small
prayer that God would deliver us from abortion and restore the legal protection of the lives of all
people in our country. After all, our fallen war heroes were fighting for the rights of all of us – born
and preborn.
2. Neil Noesen case featured in ALL's Celebrate Life magazine
Pharmacist Dr. Neil Noesen, a long time supporter and friend of Pro-Life Wisconsin, is featured
in the May/June issue of American Life League’s Celebrate Life (learn more about Celebrate Life).
PLW’s Legislative Director Matt Sande is featured prominently in the article articulating PLW’s
defense of Noesen. Dr. Noesen has faced immense personal hardship and trial for conscientiously
refusing to fill a prescription for a hormonal contraceptive drug.
Noesen was publicly reprimanded by the Pharmacy Examining Board, who limited his pharmacy
license by requiring him to provide in writing what practices he will decline to perform as well as a
plan of action to ensure that patients still have access to these drugs. In addition, Dr. Noesen is
required to notify any potential employer of the courts actions against him and complete a series
of “ethics” courses stipulating how he is to conduct himself in the future.
3. Pro-Life Wisconsin's newest brochure on organ donation
Pro-Life Wisconsin is happy to announce the release of our newest
brochure WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE: ORGAN DONORS. This
handy pocket-sized brochure explores whether “brain death” is
truly death – an issue which many people considering organ donation
don’t realize is medically controversial.
The brochure was authored by Paul A. Byrne, M.D., Clinical Professor
of Pediatrics at Medical University of Ohio, and edited by Julie Grimstad,
PLW’s expert on end-of-life issues. Dr. Byrne, a neonatologist, became
concerned about “brain death” when, in 1975, a patient’s EEG
(electroencephalogram) was interpreted as “consistent with cerebral
death.” Dr. Byrne continued treatment. That patient is now a husband
and father, and works as a fireman/paramedic. In order to give informed consent or refusal to organ
donation, you need the vital information Dr. Byrne provides.
To obtain your copy of WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE: ORGAN DONORS, call Pro-Life Wisconsin at
1-877-GOD’S WILL (1-877-463-7945) or e-mail office@prolifewisconsin.org.
4. Pro-Life Wisconsin affiliates to commemorate Griswold v. Connecticut
– June 7th
Keep
Tuesday June 7th reserved on your calendars
for a
major pro-life event across Wisconsin. Several of PLW’s affiliates
will be marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Griswold v.
Connecticut decision on June 7th.
Though less infamous than Roe v. Wade, the Griswold case was
no less devastating to the moral fiber of our country. It de-criminalized
the sale and distribution of contraceptives and interjected into our
legal system a notion that amounts to a right to do evil.
Griswold v. Connecticut has been cited in Roe v. Wade and
Lawrence v. Texas – a case overturning that Texas’ anti-sodomy
law – among other cases that have overturned state laws regulating
immoral behavior.
PLW affiliates will mark the day with public witness and prayer
services in front of Wisconsin contraception clinics, and several affiliates have planned picnics or other
social gatherings to celebrate God’s plan for the family.
As of today, affiliate events are scheduled for Milwaukee (in West Allis), Mauston, and Ozaukee
County. Watch for upcoming Monday Updates for times and locations as well as additional
affiliate events. Contact PLW’s state office to find out more information about events near you,
or for help planning a Griswold v. Connecticut event in your home town.
Call Marc at (262) 796-1111.
Pro-Life Wisconsin Dane Co. gathers regularly for prayer and sidewalk counseling every
Wednesday morning, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Call Jeanne Breunig for more information
at (608) 831-3139.
Pro-Life Wisconsin Sheboygan Co. holds a prayer vigil in front of Planned Parenthood in
Sheboygan, the third Friday of every month. In addition, the Sheboygan affiliate meets the first
Friday of every month from 3:30p.m. until 4:30p.m. for Eucharistic adoration at Blessed Trinity
in Sheboygan Falls. Members and concerned citizens of Sheboygan are also urged to spend
an hour in prayer for the preborn at Eucharistic Adoration held at St. Clement Catholic Church
every Wednesday. Pro-Life Wisconsin Sheboygan Co. will have their next group meeting at
6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13th at the Reinbold’s house, 17 Algonquin Trail in Sheboygan.
Please call Marla Olsen, (920) 451-9101, for more details.
Pro-Life Wisconsin Fox Valley invites all pro-lifers to come out to the Planned Parenthood
Appleton North Abortion Mill at 3800 N. Gillett Street in the Town of Grand Chute, between
7:30 AM and 3:00 PM, to pray, picket, sidewalk counsel (beside the driveway), and be a witness
against the atrocity of abortion. God help us to save lives and turn people to Christ! Below are
the days the babies need you outside the Planned Parenthood Appleton North Killing Center:
May 31 & June 1, Wednesday & Thursday
June 6 & 7, Tuesday & Wednesday
June 12 & 13, Monday & Tuesday
Pro-Life Wisconsin Kenosha regularly meets on Fridays at 11:00 a.m. for a rosary and
prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood, at Roosevelt Rd. and 36th Ave. All are welcome
to join us whenever possible. Contact Kathleen Ehlen, (262) 878-2280 or e-mail
okehlen@juno.com, for further details.
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.
Please join Pro-Life Wisconsin Walworth Co. for their regularly scheduled prayer vigil held on
the first Monday of each month. For more information contact Kathy Ribnek: (262) 893-8700.
Pro-Life Wisconsin Chippewa Valley has begun a regular meeting the second Saturday of
every month at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s in Altoona. Please call Emmy at (715) 833-0263 or
Chris at (715) 552-3349 for more information.
FULL TIME PRO-LIFE POSTION: Mature couple to assume the responsibilities of Resident
Directors of the Hannah Center, a maternity home in Central Wisconsin. Emotionally demanding
and rewarding position for the right couple. Must support culture and belief of the Hannah Center.
For more info, log on to www.hannahcenter.com. Send cover letter and resume to The Hannah
Center, Attn: Search Committee, 212 East Third Street, Marshfield, Wisconsin, 54449, or e-mail
same to hannah@tznet.com.
Citizens for a Pro-Life Society-WI will be having a picket of Planned Parenthood at S. 9th St.
and Mitchell from 11:30AM-1:00PM on Saturday 5-27-06. Contact the Citizens for a Pro-Life Society
Action Line (262) 253-2133. Please come if you can.
The Pregnancy Help Center of Milwaukee will hold an Open House to show their newly remodeled
Capitol Drive location. As many people are aware, in September 2005 the Pregnancy Help Center
located on Capitol Drive was destroyed by fire. We are happy to report that they are finally open to
serve women and babies who are considering abortion on the north side of Milwaukee! The Open
House will be held Wednesday, June 14, from 5:30-7:30pm. Refreshments will be served. There
is a small parking lot in the back of the center and street parking surrounding the building.
The North Side location of the Pregnancy Help Center of Milwaukee can be found at 6234 W. Capitol
Drive across the street from Wendy's on Capitol Drive. Any questions can be directed to Katie at
414-645-4050 or visit www.thepregnancyhelpcenter.org.
The 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil is in full swing in Green Bay, but volunteers are still needed! The
Prayer Vigil lasts from now until June 18th, and many shifts are still available for you to bring your
family, friends or church members to participate. In addition, more affiliate groups and volunteers
to supervise shifts are still desperately needed, especially during the first few weeks of the project!
If your affiliate or church can spare just four hours to pray for an end to abortion and intervene on behalf
of a child who is scheduled to die, please do not wait to sign up for a shift. Please go to the website,
www.40daysforlifegb.com to sign up for an available shift, or call Marc at (262) 796-1111 to find
out when volunteers are needed.
In addition, join other participants of the 40 Days for Life Vigil at Baird Place in Green Bay on
Sunday, May 28th from 1p.m.-6:30 p.m. for a Festival of Life. The Fesitval will mark the midway
point of the 40 Days for Life Vigil and will feature the live music of HeartBeat, Danen Kand and Erin
Berghouse. Also listen to the beautiful testimonies of Rebecca Knapp, Jeannie Henneman and
Shari Richard. Call 1-888-LIFE-080 for more information, or visit the website www.40daysforlifegb.com
Couple to Couple League Natural Family Planning (NFP) classes are now being held in Sheboygan!
Please call Dr. Scott and Cindy Stillwell at (920) 457-0332 for information on upcoming classes. NFP
classes are also held in the Milwaukee area and in Madison. For more information contact Joshua and
Christine Schulz at 414-405-2101 or Mary Mead at 608-221-9593. In addition, the Couple to Couple
League is now holding NFP classes in Manitowoc. Contact John and Margaret Iannitello at
920-684-3797 to register.
The Couple to Couple League is dedicated to teaching NFP to married and engaged couples.
CCL teaches the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP. In this system a couple uses crosschecking signs of fertility.
The League also teaches natural child spacing—ecological breastfeeding.
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