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LAST DAY TO REGISTER!
PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN'S LOVE FOR LIFE GALA

Are you registered for the Love for Life Gala being held on October 22, 2020 at the Brookfield Conference Center (325 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield)?

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH TODAY: ProLifeWI.org/gala.
Babies in arms, laps, or strollers are welcome and are free. Clergy are also free.

We will welcome special guest and keynote speaker, His Excellency Bishop Donald J. Hying who is known throughout the state and world as a pro-life champion for his unwavering support of all human life. During the program, Pro-Life Wisconsin will honor State Representative Joe Sanfelippo as Legislator of the Year and Marie Allen of the La Crosse Life League as Activist of the Year. In addition, Steve Karlen, 40 Days for Life Campaign Director, and his wife, Laura Karlen will be honored as our chairpersons for the evening.

HUNDREDS GATHER FOR LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY

Yesterday, the annual Life Chain event saw hundreds of pro-lifers all over the state peacefully stand on the sidewalks to raise awareness of the greatest holocaust in the history of mankind, abortion. Locals gathered with Pro-Life Wisconsin Ozaukee County affiliate in Cedarburg as well as on West Bluemound and Hwy 100 in Milwaukee with signs in hand and prayers on their lips for an hour and a half of silent prayer, interrupted by an occasional friendly honk, thumbs up, or wave. Canon Benoit Jayr, pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish and Oratory (pictured above), greeted and thanked parishioners for standing for life.

Life Chain is just 90 minutes of public witness, but, you can show your love for life every day by praying outside of abortion facilities during 40 Days for Life. Find the Wisconsin 40 Days for Life campaigns here.

PLW VICTORY FUND PAC ENDORSEMENTS
FOR THE FALL 2020 GENERAL ELECTION

Pro-Life Wisconsin is proud of the 100% pro-life candidates who recognize the personhood of the preborn baby and hold the principled and compassionate no-exceptions pro-life position. View a full listing of the endorsed candidates, here.

Wisconsin's General Election is Tuesday, November 3rd! Make sure your voice is heard. Visit myvote.wi.gov for polling information, ballot details, and voter registration.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Request: Must be received by 5pm on Oct. 29

Return by mail: Must be received by 8pm on Nov. 3

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.

LEFTISTS PANIC OVER AMY CONEY BARRETT HAVING SIGNED 2006 AD CALLING FOR ‘RIGHT TO LIFE FROM FERTILIZATION’ ONWARD: (LifeSiteNews) – “President Donald Trump’s choice to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court signed her name to a declaration to ‘oppose abortion on demand and support the right to life from fertilization to natural death’” in 2006. Read the full story here.

CANADIAN PUSH FOR MEDICAL SCHOOLS TO TEACH EUTHANASIA: (National Review, by Wesley J. Smith): “You knew it would come to this. The push is on in Canada to persuade medical schools to teach students how to euthanize patients — that is, to commit homicide — known euphemistically as medical assistance in dying (MAID). Now, the Canadian Medical Educational Journal lists several suggestions on how to persuade medical schools to include lethal injection training in the curricula.” Read the full op-ed here.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CALLS FOR ‘UNIVERSAL RIGHT TO ABORTION’: (Right to Life UK) – “Amnesty International has announced a new abortion policy which calls for countries around the world to introduce abortion-on-demand, for any reason, up to birth and allow sex-selective abortion.” 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 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.

OCTOBER 8 - Stop by the Pro-Life Wisconsin table and say hello during No Better Friend's Educational Forum! The program begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Cedarburg American Legion (W57N481 Hilbert Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012). 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.

OCTOBER 17 - Join Men of Christ for Aiming for Christ. Come join other men and their sons for this classic event! Build on your faith and enjoy camaraderie in the great outdoors! Please arrive by 7:15 A.M. to settle in for our official start at 7:30. More information here.

OCTOBER 24 - Stop by the Pro-Life Wisconsin booth at the Men of Christ Conference in Madison. Registration, Vendors, & Confessions start at 7:00 a.m. Optional Rosary at 7:30 A.M. Opening Mass with Bishop Hying at 8:00 A.M. Program starts at 9:00 A.M. Concludes at 4:15 P.M. (Optional Parish Rosary at 4:30 P.M. & Mass at 5:00 P.M.) More information 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