Here's Your Monday Update

Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Location: BROKEN SPUR RESTAURANT at the LODGE AT MAUSTON
104 Lodge Lane, Mauston, WI 53948
Featuring: Don Hudzinski, Pro-Life Wisconsin Activist of the Year

Join Pro-Life Wisconsin for a night out with fellow pro-lifers!

Enjoy dinner, drinks, fantastic company, and hear powerful real-life testimony from one of our faithful sidewalk counselors, Mr. Don Hudzinski.

Sidewalk counselors pray and talk with women who come to abortion centers with the aim of saving lives - and souls! Don has been saving lives as a sidewalk counselor outside of Madison’s Planned Parenthood for decades. Come and hear his stories and be inspired to take action!

Tickets: $40 each
Early Bird tickets only $35 each for the month of February!

SAVING BABIES 101

Many have asked me over the years what’s the “secret sauce” to saving babies at abortion centers. My number one answer is almost always, “showing up.” It is possible to save babies online, over the phone, text messaging, video conference, but in my opinion, nothing surpasses the personal interaction of a one-on-one conversation with an abortion-oriented mom at an abortion center. Of course, we know the mom is serious about the abortion because SHE is there. Conversely, she knows we are serious about saving her baby because WE are there. Our presence speaks VOLUMES.

Here's a real story about a baby saved in January at Planned Parenthood in Milwaukee.

My friend *Dean gave me a tip that a friend of his, *Betty, has a granddaughter, *Nora, who had scheduled an abortion with Planned Parenthood in Milwaukee on Tuesday. In the message he received, Betty asked, “Where does Dan Miller sidewalk counsel on Tuesdays?” She wanted me there.

Betty booked a flight from Tennessee and would arrive in MKE that Tuesday morning, the day of the abortion appointment. Her son, *Adam (Nora’s dad) picked up Betty at the airport and we all met on the sidewalks about 20 minutes before the abortion appointment. When Nora and her boyfriend, *David, showed up, Betty and Adam met them in the parking lot, got into one car, and talked for a while. After that, Betty and Adam joined us on the sidewalks. We all prayed together, and I encouraged them as much as I could. When the time came for the abortion appointment, Nora and David headed inside Planned Parenthood.
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SPRING 40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN BEGINS NEXT WEEK, ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

40 DAYS FOR LIFE
FEBRUARY 14 - MARCH 24, 2024

Join the 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign to save lives and end abortion. The power of prayer changes hearts and minds. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful campaign to reach out to those seeking abortions and abortion-inducing drugs through public prayer, fasting, and witness outside of abortion centers and businesses providing abortion-inducing drugs.

This Spring's campaign is especially critical with Planned Parenthood performing abortions again in Wisconsin and the challenges to life with in the courts and legislature.

Sign up to pray and witness with us today! Find your local sign-up below or at 40daysforlife.com.

GREEN BAY
Outside Planned Parenthood (2605 South Oneida Street Green Bay) - Sign Up Here

MADISON

Outside Planned Parenthood (3706 Orin Road Madison) - Sign Up Here
MILWAUKEE
Outside Planned Parenthood (435 S Water Street Milwaukee) - Sign Up Here

Monday, Feb. 12, at 7:00 p.m. join us for the opening candlelight vigil for the Milwaukee 40 Days for Life Campaign at Planned Parenthood with His Excellency Bishop James T. Schuerman of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 10:15 a.m. join Archbishop Jerome Listecki for the rosary during the opening day of the 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign.
Sunday, Feb. 18, join the 40 Days for Life Milwaukee team for a Eucharistic Procession beginning at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
(605 S 4th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204) at 2:00 p.m. We will process with the Blessed Sacrament to Planned Parenthood, approximately a 25 minute walk and then back.

For details on the Milwaukee campaign events, contact Campaign Leader September Schubilske at september3t@yahoo.com.
RHINELANDER

Outside Walgreens (421 Eisenhower Parkway Rhinelander) - Sign Up Here
SHEBOYGAN
Outside Planned Parenthood (909 South Taylor Drive Sheboygan) - Sign Up Here

WAUKESHA
Outside Planned Parenthood (426 West Main Street Waukesha) - Sign Up Here

Devote one hour on one day of the 40 day campaign, that’s all it takes!
When clergy and religious are present on the sidewalks, lives are saved.

In past years, the presence of clergy has proven a very powerful witness and has influenced many women to choose life outside of abortion facilities! Our goal is to have one priest, deacon, or religious leader praying every day of the campaign for one hour. Sign up online here or using the button below. If you are a clergy member or religious leader and would like a member of our staff to join you in prayer outside these facilities, contact Outreach Director Lesley Chisholm at Lesley.C@ProLifeWI.org or 262.796.1111 ext. 116.

2024 PRAYER CARD ART CONTEST
ENTRIES ACCEPTED THROUGH APRIL 10, 2024

Do you have a child at home that is an artist? Someone who enjoys painting, drawing, photography, or graphic design? Starting January 1, 2024, we are accepting submissions for our 2024 Prayer Card Art Contest. Children in grades 1-12 are eligible to participate, and one winner will be chosen from each grade level. All entries must be postmarked no later than April 10, 2024, and finalists will be announced on May 31, 2024.

Further requirements for participation include:

1. Only one 8.5 ̋ x 11 ̋ size entry per person.
2. Theme must be either pro-life and/or Christian.
3. All artwork must be original in nature.
4. No copies are allowed.
5. Entries will not be returned.

6. Mediums for submission include: acrylic, marker, crayon, pencil, oil, watercolor, photography or graphic design.

Winners will be announced in June of 2024. One from each grade level will receive the following: their design featured on a prayer card, three tickets to the 2024 PLW Gala and 500 prayers cards for their church. One grand prize winner will receive $100 and all of the above listed items.

To learn more, go to: Prayer Card Art Contest

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. Choose Life Wisconsin license plate sales have resulted in over $279,508 granted to Wisconsin pregnancy resource centers to date.

With a greater need to serve pregnant women in our state, please be a part of the mission to save lives and aid women, and get your Choose Life Wisconsin license plate today! For more information call Pro-Life Wisconsin at 262-796-1111 ext. 110.

For a list of pregnancy resource centers in Wisconsin, visit CrisisPregnancies.org

YEARS AFTER ADOPTION, A DISTINCTIVE BIRTHMARK HELPS BIRTH MOTHER RECOGNIZE SON CONCEIVED IN RAPE: (Live Action) – “Roger Meir sports a large, red birthmark on his right arm. While the discolored patch of skin might be an embarrassment for another person, for Meir, it played a significant role in enabling his teenaged biological mother, Ruth, to recognize him when the two were reunited 47 years after his birth. […] Ruth was just 15 years old when one day as she was walking home from school, she was raped in an alley by three men, resulting in a pregnancy. It was 1949, and the stigma of being unmarried and pregnant would be unbearable. Ruth was taken to The Friends Rescue Home in Columbus, Ohio, where Meir was born. Afterward, Ruth’s mother told her to never speak of her traumatic experience, so she remained silent. But she never relinquished hope that she would someday see her child again. […] ‘I knew something had happened where she was unable to raise me,’ Meir said. ‘I felt bad for what she went through. But she wanted me to know that although I had been conceived during a violent act, that to her, I was her precious baby. She told me that when she looked at me, she saw not tragedy, but only love.’ He was touched to learn Ruth had never stopped searching for him. She would go into a grocery store and look around, hoping to see a man whose arm God had branded with the familiar mark. Read the full story here.

PRO-LIFERS FOUND GUILTY IN NASHVILLE FACE ACT TRIAL: (Live Action) – “After a six-day federal trial held in Nashville, Tennessee, six pro-life defendants were individually found guilty today of one count each of violating the FACE Act and one count of ‘conspiracy against rights.’ Combined, these charges mean that the defendants — Chet Gallagher, Heather Idoni, Cal Zastrow, Coleman Boyd, Paul Vaughn, and Dennis Green — could each spend up to 11 years in prison. Sentencing is set to be held on July 2. According to a press release from TC Public Relations, ‘Immediately following the guilty verdict, the pro-life defendants, along with family and friends, gathered in front of the courthouse to pray and sing hymns together.’ The release also noted that Thomas More attorneys, who represented defendant Paul Vaughn (referred to as a ‘Christian father of eleven’), are expected to appeal the ruling to a higher court. Vaughn’s attorney, Thomas More Senior Counsel Steve Crampton, characterized the pro-life action in March 2021 at the Carafem abortion facility in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, as a ‘peaceful demonstration’ consisting of ‘prayer, hymn-singing, and worship.’ He added that the Biden Administration’s ‘disturbing’ attacks against peaceful pro-lifers in recent years are meant to ‘intimidate and punish’ pro-lifers like Vaughn and his fellow defendants.” Read the full story here.

FRENCH LEGISLATORS OVERWHELMINGLY VOTE TO ENSHRINE ‘FREEDOM’ OF ABORTION IN CONSTITUTION: (LifeSiteNews) – “An overwhelming majority of members of the French National Assembly on Tuesday approved a government-proposed revision of the Constitution enshrining the ‘freedom’ of women to have an abortion: 493 members voted in favor, while only 30 voted against, and 23 abstained. The majority of the right-wing ‘Rassemblement national’ group – 46 out of a total of 88 members, including their leader Marine Le Pen – voted for the inscription of this ‘freedom’ as one of France’s fundamental laws. The idea of ‘sacralizing’ abortion was born in the mind of President Emmanuel Macron as a retort to the reversal of Roe v. Wade in the U.S., and the constitutional law has been fast-tracked by the government in order to obtain its solemn adoption on or around March 8, International Women’s Day. For that to happen, the text will need to be approved in identical terms by the French Senate by the end of February.” 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.

DANE COUNTY: Vigil for Life uses its unique spiritual focus to build the culture of life in cooperation with other pro-life groups. Our "365 for Life" initiative brings peaceful witness and prayer to Madison's Planned Parenthood on a daily basis. For those wishing to sign up and pray with us outside of Planned Parenthood, please do so using this link: Vigil for Life - Madison, Wisconsin. For additional information, contact Gwen at (608) 393-8545 or info@vigilforlife.org.

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 (1201 Caledonia Street, La Crosse, WI 54603). 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 p.m. (rain or shine) to pray the Angelus followed by the Rosary in preparation for sins of ingratitude at the Fatima Shrine (141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53213).

PRICE COUNTY: Join Pro-Life Wisconsin Price County for our monthly meetings. We meet every second Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at First National Bank in Phillips (366 N. Lake Drive, Phillips, WI 54555). Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Patti McCormick at jandpmac6@gmail.com.

February 13, 2024 - Price County Respect Life, St Therese of Liseux Catholic Church, and the Phillips Area Clergy Association, would like to invite you to attend an evening of reflection, comfort, hope and forgiveness. The evening's main events include dinner and a screening of the made for TV production, 'Tilly" - which brings Frank Peretti's novel to life and gives you a new perspective on the preciousness of an unborn child. All ages are welcome. The event is being held at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, Highway 13 North, Phillips, WI at 6:00pm.

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 First Amendment Free Speech rights in the public right of way (nearest to Marcus Cinema) in Oshkosh, near Planned Parenthood (3768 Koeller Street, 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 (1355 S. 8th Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494). Gather in the parking lot at 3:45 p.m.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 - Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women is hosting a talk led by Father James Kubicki entitled "Living a Eucharistic Life". Fr. Kubicki will reflect on what we believe about the Eucharist and how our belief is expressed in the way we celebrate Mass and how we live our ordinary, daily lives. Fr. Kubicki, born and raised in Milwaukee, is the former National Director of the Apostleship of Prayer Network, and recently served as director of the St. Francis Mission on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.

Location for said event is St. Leonard’s Parish, W173S7777 Westwood Dr., Muskego 53150. No fee to attend, however, a freewill offering will be accepted to cover expenses. All will gather at 8:30am, with a continental breakfast being served. Fr. Kubicki will speak at 9:00am, and Mass is then being held at noon. For questions or more information, contact Diane Oakland at dianeoak@gmail.com or call 414-617-0721.

FEBRUARY 9-11, 2024 - Saint Francis de Sales Seminary invites all to their fourth annual De Sales Invitational! They will be hosting fourteen teams for a weekend of hoops and hospitality. Spectators are welcome at all games played at the Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center (MMOC), 3501 South Lake Drive, Saint Francis. All games played at Miller Gym can be viewed on the Seminary's YouTube channel. To access the game schedule and directions, go to: sfs.edu/sfs/PDFs/Spectator_SchedulewithMap.pdf

FEBRUARY 9-11 - Join the St. Gianna Molla Guild of Northeast Wisconsin for their annual White Mass honoring healthcare professionals taking place at the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Sunday, February 9, at 9:00 am. Mass will be followed by brunch and a speaker. Register at sgmgnew.com and view flyer here.

MARCH 9, 2024 - The annual Men of Christ conference in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will take place on Saturday, March 9. Register today! More information available at menofchrist.net/2024-conference and flyer here.

ONGOING UNTIL MARCH 17, 2024 - Registration is now open for Virtue Baseball Club! Join a growing group of families from throughout the Lake Country and greater Milwaukee area who seek to honor Christ by encouraging our sons and families to heroically live out virtues through the sport of baseball. This summer, the tradition of promoting excellence, creating a fun environment, and building strong bonds of friendship through the sport of baseball continues through the Virtue Baseball Club, an apostolate of the Men of Christ Movement. No previous playing experience required. T-ball is offered for those in K5, coach-pitch for 1st/2nd grade, or player pitch to anyone in 3rd-12th grade. Registration ends on March 17, 2024. To sign up. visit their website: www.VirtueBaseball.com. Additional questions can be sent to their email: connect@VirtueBaseball.com.

ONGOING – Rachel's Vineyard of the Diocese of Madison offers Healing from Abortion. Whether recent or long ago ... Rachel’s Vineyard retreats offer hope and healing for anyone, women or men who have struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain after abortion. Confidential and private. Contact Mary: call 608-821-3177, text 608-215-0061 or email at rachel@madisondiocese.org.

Visit: www.madisondiocese.org/rachel or www.rachelsvineyard.org.

ONGOING – Help America Pray the Rosary Bumper Stickers Available at No Cost: A generous Pro-Life Wisconsin supporter wants to help you promote devotion to the Rosary! Help America Pray the Rosary Bumper Stickers are available to you and/or your organization. They come in packets of 250 and are free of charge. All questions and requests for bumper stickers should be forwarded to RosaryBumperStickers@gmail.com. God bless!

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, DELAVAN – Participate in the Rosary in Delavan at 3:00 p.m. every Monday in front of Planned Parenthood. (312 S 7th St, Delavan, WI 53115).

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, WAUKESHA – Come pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet in Waukesha at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays in front of Planned Parenthood. (426 W. Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186).

ONGOING, WEST BEND – Come pray the Rosary in West Bend at 6:00 p.m. every Wednesday in front of Planned Parenthood. (532 Shepherd's Drive, West Bend, WI 53090).

ONGOING – Toda America con Cristo and Family Life Council, Inc. has created pro-life resources for the Latino community. If you or someone you know would benefit from these resources please view the web pages 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.

If you find yourself facing a difficult or unexpected pregnancy, your local Pregnancy Resource Center is here to provide you with support, medical care, and resources to assist you with your immediate and ongoing needs. You deserve to be empowered with options and provided with the utmost care.

Pregnancy Resource Centers are committed to providing you with essential services on a free or low-cost basis, including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, medical exams, prenatal care, STD testing, and treatment. Staff at PRC’s listen and ensure that you are provided educational resources on parenting, adoption, and abortion. They work alongside you to provide services as needed such as material assistance, sexual risk avoidance education, and post-abortion recovery support.

Please visit our website to learn more about pregnancy resources, free help, and more: CrisisPregnancies.org