Here's Your Monday Update

40 DAYS FOR LIFE FALL VIGIL BEGINS
THIS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Join us in praying for an end to abortion, and sign up to participate in the 40 Days for Life Fall Vigil (September 23 - November 1)! Because of dedicated pro-lifers like you, these vigils have saved 17,226 lives from abortion worldwide, encouraged 206 abortion workers to leave the industry, and caused 107 abortion centers to close. Wisconsin locations include Appleton, Green Bay, Madison, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, and Waukesha.

Just like the lives of the preborn, our prayers and physical presence matter! Praying on the sidewalks is all about peacefully standing up for the vulnerable babies, and their moms. Our physical presence is a statement of love and a reminder of hope. We can’t let fear and hesitancy hold us back. We must boldly be there for our brothers and sisters in Christ with an attitude of humility, compassion, and kindness. We no longer have the luxury to opt out of being present on the sidewalks because we’re hesitant, afraid, or too busy. We can’t rationalize to ourselves that “someone else” will be there praying if we don’t show up. Lives are saved because YOU pray, because YOU come down to the sidewalks. YOU give hope and love to those who are in most need. Moms do choose life and that decision gives their preborn babies the beautiful gift of life.

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

There's just two weeks left to register for Pro-Life Wisconsin's Love for Life Gala on Thursday, October 22, 2020! 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. We will also be honoring our Legislator of the Year, Representative Joe Sanfelippo, and Activist of the Year, Marie Allen of the La Crosse Life League.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW - OCTOBER 5: 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 which begins at 5:30. Dinner is served at 6:30.

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!

JOIN PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN AND WISCONSIN FAMILY ACTION ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Join Pro-Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin Family Action on Wednesday, September 30, at the Grand Meridian in Appleton at 6:30 p.m. to hear a dynamic presentation on Defending Life, Family, and Faith in the Elections. Presenters are Dan Miller and Julaine Appling.

Dan Miller, State Director of Pro-Life Wisconsin and Julaine Appling, CEO of Wisconsin Family Action, are strong fighters for life, family, and our country's Judeo-Christian values. Both have fought tirelessly for defunding Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin. Dan has logged more than 5000 hours of sidewalk counseling at abortion facilities, and has personally witnessed more than 600 babies saved. Julaine led the battle for the Marriage Amendment that passed in Wisconsin in 2006, and has been a critical leader in many other battles for life and family. For more information, contact Chris Martinson at 920.850.9406.

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.

PRO-ABORTION SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG DEAD AT 87, 45 DAYS BEFORE ELECTION: (LifeSiteNews) – “Pro-abortion and pro-homosexuality Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died today at 87 years of age. She was the oldest of the nine justices. ‘May God have mercy on her soul,’ said John-Henry Westen, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of LifeSiteNews. ‘Justice Ginsburg was known for her friendship with the late Justice Antonin Scalia, a pro-life Catholic who attended the Traditional Latin Mass. We hope that his faith had an impact on her later in her life, and that she repented of her pro-abortion activism at the end.’” Read the full story here.

TRUMP MOVES TO EXPAND INTERNATIONAL PRO-LIFE POLICY: (Live Action News) – “The Trump administration has proposed a rule to expand a ban on use of U.S. tax dollars to pay for abortions abroad so that it would include federal contracts and subcontracts that receive U.S. global health assistance. Two of the largest federal contracting agencies, the Defense Department and the General Services Administration, were joined by NASA in proposing the rule Monday.” Read the full story here.

UNDERCOVER JOURNALIST DAVID DALEIDEN FIGHTS PLANNED PARENTHOOD LIES WITH FEDERAL DEFAMATION LAWSUIT: (Thomas More Society) – “Undercover journalist David Daleiden is turning the tables on abortion giant Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) with a defamation lawsuit filed in New York federal district court on September 17, 2020.” 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).

PRICE COUNTY: PIE SALE! Stop by the Pick n' Save parking lot from 9-4 (or until pies sold out) on September 26, and purchase a pie to benefit Price County Respect Life. Suggested donation $8-$10. Gluten free pies also available. (Pick n' Save 256 S Lake Ave, Phillips, WI 54555).

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 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, Cedarburg/Ozaukee, and more! For a full listing, click here. Life Chain Sunday will be recognized on both October 4 and November 1 nationally.

OCTOBER 4 - Unite Kenosha Wisconsin. 2:30 p.m. at St James Church (5804 Sheridan Road, Kenosha). Join us as we pray for unity and peace in Kenosha and our world. Concert will begin at 2:30. Eucharistic Procession and Patriotic Rosary begin at 3:00. Please follow all local COVID-19 advisories, including wearing face masks if social distancing is not possible. This event is non-political. Please do not bring political signs. We also request that you do not wear clothing with political or campaign statements. More details here.

OCTOBER 10 - Women of Christ Morning of Grace. Join us for an in-person mini-retreat in parishes. You will join your sisters in Christ and listen to inspiring talks given by local priests, Fathers Patrick Burns, Nick Baumgardner, and Jacob Strand. This is NOT a virtual event! The 2020 presentations will be shown in parishes, followed by adoration and confession. Mass will be celebrated at either the beginning or end of the retreat. Register to attend at a parish near you here.

OCTOBER 11 - Unite Green Bay Wisconsin. 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral (140 S. Monroe Ave Green Bay, 54301). Join us in Green Bay as we pray during a Eucharistic Procession and Patriotic Rosary. We will meet at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral at 2:00. Bishop David Ricken of the Green Bay Diocese will lead the procession. Parking is available at the Cathedral and on the street. Please follow all local COVID-19 advisories, including wearing face masks if social distancing is not possible. This event is non-political. Please do not bring political signs. We also request that you do not wear clothing with political or campaign statements. More details here.

OCTOBER 11 - Unite Madison Wisconsin Again. 2:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church (120 W Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703). Let’s make this one even bigger than August 15! We will process with Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Please follow all local COVID-19 advisories, including wearing face masks if social distancing is not possible. This event is non-political. Please do not bring political signs. We also request that you do not wear clothing with political or campaign statements. More details here.

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