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PRO-LIFE WISCONSINITES GATHER ACROSS THE STATE TO REMEMBER ABORTED CHILDREN

This past Saturday, at locations all over the state, Wisconsinites paused to remember the lives of the preborn, taken too soon by abortion. The National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children is always a somber and sacred day. In Philips, dozens stood in pouring rain to honor the lives of the preborn. In Green Bay, over 50 people gathered in prayer. In Milwaukee, 75 faithful gathered to pray and remember the little ones in the south chapel of Holy Cross Cemetery. More gathered in Cedarburg, Dane, Steven's Point, and La Crosse.

At the Milwaukee event, Dan Miller, State Director of Pro-Life Wisconsin emceed and Father Aurelio Perez offered the opening prayer. Julie Archibald read the scripture verse and September Schubilske led the intercessory prayers. The pro-life reflection was given by Dan Zeidler, reminding everyone of the significance of the 1,286 babies buried at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donna Brendel shared her personal experiences and led everyone in prayer for those who have lost a child to abortion. After Dan Miller led the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Father Ivan Strmecki, O.F.M. gave the final prayer and blessing. Everyone visited the graves of the aborted babies, and 13 members of the audience, chosen at random, placed 12 red roses and 1 white rose at the memorial. The sun even came out for a few minutes!

Thank you to all Pro-Life Wisconsinites around the state who gave of their time this weekend to gather in prayer for the precious preborn lives taken by abortion. Let us continue to diligently work each day to end the atrocity of abortion and ensure life for all children.

YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR
2020 LOVE FOR LIFE GALA!

We are so excited to gather on Thursday, October 22, 2020, for our annual Love for Life Gala! At this memorable dinner, benefitting the educational and legislative efforts of Pro-Life Wisconsin, we will welcome special guest and keynote speaker, His Excellency Bishop Donald J. Hying. As our spiritual director and the Bishop of the Madison Diocese, Bishop Hying is known throughout the state and world as a pro-life champion for his unwavering support of all human life and our religious freedoms. He brings his own profound perspective as he speaks of the sanctity of life, and most especially the preborn. You’ll hear about Pro-Life Wisconsin's life saving efforts as we highlight the accomplishments of the past year and renew our efforts to ending abortion once and for all in our state.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW: www.ProLifeWI.org/gala.

This year's gala will be held at the brand new Brookfield Conference Center, conveniently located right off I-94 at 325 S Moorland Rd, on the south side of the Brookfield Square Mall. Take advantage of the free parking and once inside, enjoy plenty of space to mingle with your pro-life friends - with 24,000 square feet in the ballroom, 8,000 square feet in the atrium, and eight cash bars strategically located to accommodate you with your favorite beverage. Complimentary beer will be available during the social hour.

For your peace of mind and comfort, we have decided to use 100% of this very generous space to seat six persons to a table—lots of elbow room, unless you specify otherwise (maximum of 10 per table). If you choose to wear a mask and would prefer to be seated near others who are masked, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs; however, Pro-Life Wisconsin will not require our guests to be masked (unless otherwise directed by government orders). Hand sanitizer will be available upon entry and at each table as well. Babies in arms/laps/strollers are welcome and are FREE!

Please join us for an unforgettable evening!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteers are needed for the Pro-Life Wisconsin Love for Life Gala on October 22, 2020. Shifts are from 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and include various tasks to help make the evening wonderful for guests such as greeting or assisting with registration, coat check, breakdown, social hour, and dinner. Volunteers will be able to enjoy dinner and hear the keynote speech from Bishop Donald Hying!

Please sign up here by October 13th and indicate which area you'd like to be considered: Greeter, Registration, Coat Check, Breakdown, Social Hour, Dinner.

LEARN HOW TO SAVE LIVES!

Join Pro-Life Wisconsin on Thursday, September 17, 2020 @ 6 p.m. for our Sidewalk Counseling 101 seminar, an educational initiative through our Save Lives Program. The seminar will be held at our Brookfield office (15850 W Bluemound Rd – Suite C) in the conference room on the lower floor. Bring your appetite! Hot pizza and beverages will be served at 5:30 p.m.

Thousands of babies have been saved from abortion through the years at abortion centers by using this last line of defense to reach young parents who are abortion-oriented. This event is completely free to attend; however, we ask that you RSVP your name, address, phone, and email to our awesome intern, Marie.V@ProLifeWI.org so we know how much pizza to get. See you there!

PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE LIFE WISCONSIN PLATE, AND SAVE LIVES FROM ABORTION!

Choose Life license plates have been available to Wisconsin motorists since late October 2017. Pro-Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin Family Council partnered to underwrite all the administrative costs of Choose Life Wisconsin, which allows us to give to give every penny that comes from the sale of the plates to Wisconsin’s incredible pregnancy care centers!

With over 1,500 of these plates on cars in the Badger State, sales have resulted in a total of nearly $100,000 which has been granted to over twenty-five Wisconsin pregnancy resource centers in a little over two years.

If you would like to be a part of the mission to save lives, get your Choose Life Wisconsin license plate today! For more information call Pro-Life Wisconsin at 262-796-1111 ext. 110.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. The CARES Act increases tax deductions for charitable donations for both individuals and corporations for tax year 2020. You may wish to consider the following provisions when determining your charitable giving this year:

Individuals who do not itemize their tax deductions may take a new "above the line" charitable deduction of $300 per taxpayer ($600 for a married couple). An "above the line" deduction reduces a donor's adjusted gross income and thereby reduces taxable income.

Individuals who do itemize may deduct donations up to 100% of their 2020 AGI, up from the previous limit of 60%.

Corporations may deduct up to 25% of taxable income, up from the previous limit of 10%.

To qualify for these special deductions, contributions must be made during tax year 2020. Payments on outstanding pledges also qualify, provided the payment is made in 2020.

PRIESTS FOR LIFE VOTER GUIDE BOILS DOWN KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GOP, DEM CANDIDATES: (LifeSiteNews) – “With the November elections less than two months away, Priests for Life has prepared a nonpartisan voter guide to inform the public of the differences between Republicans and Democrats on issues such as abortion, sex education, and more. The printable, unbiased document presents every stance as a direct quote from both parties’ official platforms, not a summary by someone favorable to either side, so it can be freely posted and distributed at churches and 501-(c)-3 organizations without threat to their tax status.” Read the full story here.

PETITION SUPPORTING PRIEST WHO SAID “YOU CAN’T BE A CATHOLIC AND A DEMOCRAT” GOES VIRAL: (LifeSiteNews) – “Launched less than twenty-four hours ago, LifeSite’s petition in support of Father James Altman for saying, “You can’t be a Catholic and a Democrat” has garnered more than 30,000 signatures.” Read the full story here.

JOE BIDEN: MY SUPREME COURT JUDGES WILL SUPPORT A “RIGHT” TO KILL BABIES IN ABORTIONS: (Lifenews.com) – “Joe Biden’s history of supporting Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion on demand, extends back decades.” Read the full story here.

LA CROSSE: We would like to see at least two people pray every day of the week outside Planned Parenthood. If you can commit to this weekly prayer, please let Marie Allen know. We encourage people to pray in groups of two if possible. You may choose your own time, and sidewalk counseling and signs are optional. Pro-Life literature is available if anyone wishes to distribute. Questions? Call 608-784-5189.

MILWAUKEE: Join us every Tuesday at 6:00 PM (rain or shine) to pray the Angelus followed by the Rosary in reparation for sins of ingratitude at the Fatima Shrine (141 N 68th St Milwaukee, WI 53213).

ROCK COUNTY: Pro-Life Wisconsin, Rock County Chapter meets monthly at the Beloit Public Library. For further information, contact Miriam at: plwrcc@charter.net.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY: Please join us in prayer every first Monday of the month from 5:30pm-6:30pm to exercise your 1st amendment free speech rights in the public right of way (nearest to Marcus Cinema) in Oshkosh, near Planned Parenthood (378S Koeller St, Oshkosh, WI 54902). Bring your own sign, or use one of ours! Contact Don Doro 920-279-3496 or ddurawa1@yahoo.com.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS: Please join us in prayer on the 2nd Monday of each month at 4:00pm along 8th Street near Planned Parenthood. Gather in the Grace's parking lot at 3:45pm.

ONGOING - HIRING PRO-LIFERS! Go door to door in your community as a field director, and conduct a simple survey on pro-life issues with Wisconsin voters. Field directors are paid $10-15/hour and reimbursed $0.30/mile for their travels. Hours are flexible (up to 40 hours/week). Must be 16 years of age or older, abide by strict daily reporting requirements, and be in harmony with the pro-life position. Contact Jeremiah Cantrall at 414.628.4619 or by email at jeremiah@sbalistfield.org

ONGOING - Toda America con Cristo and Family Life Council, Inc. has begun creating pro-life resources for the latino community. If you or someone you know would benefit from these resources please view the webpages both here and here.

ONGOING - Join the Ave Maris Stella Group in our initiative to consecrate Wisconsin to the Immaculate Heart of Mary! Our group is comprised of Pro-Life Catholics who support the Act of Consecrating Wisconsin to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We have petitioned the Bishops of Wisconsin and are working to find the best time, place, and avenue for this public consecration. You can sign the petition or commit to the prayer pledge here.

ONGOING - Participate in "Rosary at the Grotto" in Kenosha every Sunday (rain or shine) in reparation to Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart. The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes stands just south of the St. Catherine's Commons Senior Living Complex (3524 Seventh Ave. Kenosha, WI). View flyer here.

SEPTEMBER 18 - Stop by Pro-Life Wisconsin’s booth at the No Better Friend’s drive-in movie showing of No Safe Spaces, on Friday September 18, 2020 at 6:45PM (1124 Hammond Ave., Rice Lake WI 54868). Pick up signs, literature and say hello! Details here.

SEPTEMBER 23 - NOVEMBER 1 - Join in prayer with one of Wisconsin's 40 Days for Life campaigns held statewide this Fall. Find a location near you here.

SEPTEMBER 30 - Come hear from Dan Miller, Pro-Life Wisconsin State Director and Julaine Appling, CEO of Wisconsin Family Action, as they present on "Defending Life, Family, and Faith in the Elections" at 6:30 p.m. Grand Meridian Hall (2621 N. Oneida St. Appleton). For more information, contact: Chris Martinson at (920) 850-9406. View the flyer here.

OCTOBER 4 - Life Chain on Losey Boulevard in La Crosse from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., organized by Peg Flottmeyer. Signs will be available at the corner of King and Losey or you may make your own. Family groups should distance themselves along Losey, staying far enough away from the curb so as not to disrupt traffic.

OCTOBER 4 - Join pro-lifers around the state for Life Chain held in Delavan, Kenosha, Hartford, Milwaukee, La Crosse, Racine, West Bend, Wisconsin Dells, and more! For a full listing, click here. Life Chain Sunday will be recognized on both October 4 and November 1 nationally.

NOVEMBER 6 & 7 - Join us for the first Red Rose Rescue Conference at the Embassy Suites in Saint Louis, MO (11237 Lone Eagle Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044). For more information, click here.

NOVEMBER 8 - Gather at 4:00 p.m. at St. Katherine Drexel Parish (119 W. 7th St. Kaukauna) for "The National Day of Remembrance for the Aborted Child" hosted by the Kaukauna Knights of Columbus Council 1033. The event is free, but we encourage you to bring an item appropriate for a baby or an expecting Mother. Items will be donated to Vida Clinic in Appleton. Questions? Contact Ed Fisher, 920.224.2556 or fishered7@gmail.com.

For inclusion on this list, please send a PDF or JPEG of the event flyer along with a short write-up about your event to info@ProLifeWI.org