Here's Your Monday Update

YOUTH AFFILIATE, PRISM, HOSTS PRAYER VIGIL OUTSIDE PLANNED PARENTHOOD

On Thursday, June 16, the Pro-Life Wisconsin youth affiliate, PRISM, gathered outside of Planned Parenthood on Water Street in Milwaukee for their first evening prayer vigil. The group prayed together for an end to abortion, for all pregnant mothers, and for the conversion of all who work in the abortion industry. Thank you to every student who joined and to our affiliate leader, Liam, for organizing the event and inviting Dan Miller and Corrie Christiaansen to attend. If you or a young person you know is wanting to get involved in our Milwaukee youth affiliate, please email PRISM@ProLifeWI.org.

INAUGURAL RIDE FOR LIFE SUCCESS

Our Father’s Day Ride for Life was a resounding success! We had TWO Harley-Davidson motorcycles for the event and three riders!

At first glance, you might say, “Success? Wouldn’t that be a stretch?” My response is, was, and always will be, “Where two or three are gathered in My name, I am with you.” St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta also had something to say about this, “We are not called to be successful; we are called to be faithful.” These are really handy quotes when things don’t look like great successes, but it really did turn out great!

We had Deacon Jim Mathias with us the whole way, who is now the Director of the Respect Life Ministry and Prison and Jail Ministry for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. A big thank you to Deacon Jim and to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for all their logistical support.

One of the beautiful things about the ride was that people who could not or did not ride a motorcycle joined us at one or several of the prayer stops! Eight additional people came out to join us! We got a lot of praying in on Saturday at three abortion referral centers and two chemical and surgical abortion centers.

Who knows? Maybe by this time next year, Planned Parenthood and Affiliated Medical Services will be out of business. Something to pray for!

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

Since late October 2017, Choose Life license plates have been available to Wisconsin motorists, and every penny earned through the sale of the plates directly aids Wisconsin's incredible pregnancy resource centers and initiatives. With over 2,171 of these plates on cars in the Badger State, sales have resulted in over $152,466 granted to over twenty-five Wisconsin pregnancy resource centers in nearly five 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.

WOMEN TESTIFY THAT MOTHERING CHILDREN CONCEIVED IN RAPE HELPED SAVE THEIR LIVES: (LifeSiteNews, by Emily Mangiaracina ) – “Researching the testimony and opinions of women who conceived children in rape reveals a surprising, even shocking finding: The great majority of women who aborted their children in rape regret their abortion, and the great majority of those who carried their child to term are happy they did so.” Read the full blog here.

IOWA SUPREME COURT CITES THEN-LAW PROF. AMY CONEY BARRETT’S LOGIC TO OVERRULE CASE AND STRIP CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR ABORTION: (Law & Crime) – “In a 182-page series of opinions, the Iowa Supreme Court on Friday overruled an abortion rights decision that was only four years old. By so doing, the court ruled that the Iowa Constitution does not contain a ‘fundamental right’ to an abortion and that legislative statutes which seek to regulate abortions will be judged under a more lenient standard of judicial review.” Read the full story here.

FBI INVESTIGATING ‘SERIES OF ATTACKS AND THREATS’ AGAINST CHURCHES, PRO-LIFE CENTERS: (The Washington Times) – “The FBI confirmed last week it is investigating attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers and churches, episodes of violence and vandalism that surged after the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.” Read the full story here.

CRAWFORD COUNTY: Life Guardians pro-life group meets monthly in Boscobel. Email Heather at heatherkramer79@gmail.com for more information or check out the Facebook page here.

GREEN BAY: Pro-Life Green Bay is an active pro-life ministry in Northeast Wisconsin and meets regularly throughout the year. For more information, contact prolifegreenbay@gmail.com

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 it. 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).

Pro-Life Students of Milwaukee (PRISM) is an affiliate for high school students in the greater Milwaukee area. PRISM meets monthly and hosts pro-life events throughout the year. Email PRISM@ProLifeWI.org for more information.

OZAUKEE COUNTY: Come join the action! Pro-Life Wisconsin Ozaukee County is teaming up with the Cedarburg-Grafton Knights of Columbus to march in Cedarburg's 4th of July Parade! We celebrate the birth of our nation and proclaim for all the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Family, friends, strollers, and wagons are welcome. Line up at Fireman's Park for the 10 a.m. start and take the one-mile walk down historic Washington Ave to share the message of life. In saluting our country, we affirm one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, born and unborn. Hometown Celebration at Cedar Creek Park follows the parade. For further information, please contact Charmaine at charmaine_herbert@hotmail.com

ROCK COUNTY: For meeting times and other information, please email Miriam at

plwrcc@charter.net

WINNEBAGO COUNTY: Please join us in prayer every first Monday of the month from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 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 at 920-279-3496 or at ddurawa1@yahoo.com

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

ONGOING – Walking with Moms in Need: The Catholic Church has a long history of service to those who are most vulnerable. From pregnancy care centers, to foster care and adoption agencies, and from maternity homes to parish-based ministries, the Church consistently bears witness in word and deed to the beauty and dignity of every human life—including both mother and child. This program asks parishes and parishioners to adopt and support those centers and agencies that are actively helping Moms in Need. View the flyer here or visit the website here.

ONGOING, KENOSHA – Participate in the Rosary in Kenosha at 6:00 p.m. every Sunday at Saint Therese Catholic Church (2020 91st Street Kenosha, WI 53143). Bring family and friends!

ONGOING, OCONOMOWOC – Public Prayer of the Rosary to entrust the whole world to Our Lady and ask her to intercede for our state, country, and world. Join us at Village Green Park (104 E Wisconsin Ave. Oconomowoc, WI 53066) every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. View the flyer here.

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 web pages both here and here.

POST-ABORTIVE VIDEO – There is hope and healing for mothers and fathers who now regret their abortion and deeply grieve the loss of their little child. A new day is dawning; be not afraid. Seek the help you need. Your wounded heart can be healed through the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. Go to Him, seek Him, and receive the help you desire to be healed and live in hope once again. Watch this video for more information on where to find help. There are millions and millions who regret their abortions. You are not alone.

JULY 2 – First Saturdays Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Rosary and Holy Hour on Saturday, July 2, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church (1533 Erie Street, Racine, WI 43402). Each month a different parish in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will host a Rosary for Life on the First Saturday of the month. For a complete listing, please email Deacon Jim Matthias at matthiasj@archmil.org

JULY 4 – We are looking for young women and their children/families to participate in the Stone Bank July 4 parade as part of a pro-life parade entry. It is about a 1.5-mile walk so bring your walking shoes, strollers, or wagons. Contact Michael Schulze for more details at mkschulze10@gmail.com

JULY 8 – National Pro-Life Bridges Day! Stay tuned for exact locations and times throughout Wisconsin.

JULY 23 – Join the Knights of Columbus Unity Council #12743 from St. Lawrence & Resurrection Parishes for the annual “Drive for the Unborn" golf outing at Scenic View Country Club (4415 Club Drive, Slinger, WI 53086). The cost is $80 per person, and the format is a 4-person team scramble with a shotgun start at 8:00 am (check-in by 7:30 am). Funds are donated to the Seed of Hope Center in West Bend, the Women’s Support Center of Milwaukee, several local K-C Ultrasound initiatives, projects sponsored or promoted by Pro-Life Wisconsin, and other similar Culture of Life causes and organizations in southeast Wisconsin. Payment is due at event check-in. Checks should be made payable to Knights of Columbus #12743. To sign up, contact Russ Koth at roscoerr@charter.net or call 262-224-3112. The signup deadline is Monday, July 18th. This is NOT restricted to Knights of Columbus members – ALL ARE WELCOME.

JULY 23 – Stop by the Pro-Life Wisconsin booth at the Republican Party of Milwaukee County’s Summer Picnic at Tri-County Baptist Church (8040 S 100th Street, Franklin, WI 53132) from 11:00-2:00 p.m.

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