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PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN TESTIFIES BEFORE ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTION AND ETHICS COMMITTEE IN SUPPORT OF BILLS PROHIBITING COVID-19
VACCINE MANDATES AND CHURCH CLOSURES

On Wednesday, March 3, Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sande testified before the Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics in support of Assembly Bill(s) 23, 24, and 25.

Please watch Matt Sande’s public testimony courtesy of WisconsinEye HERE. Wisconsin Family Action, Vaccine Choice Wisconsin, and Wisconsin United for Freedom also testified in favor of the legislation, along with several pastors and many individuals. For a LifeSiteNews story on the public hearing, please click HERE.

Pro-Life Wisconsin strongly SUPPORTS:

Assembly Bill (AB) 23, legislation prohibiting the state Department of Health Services (DHS) and local public health officers from requiring individuals to receive vaccination against the 2019 novel coronavirus;
Assembly Bill (AB) 24, legislation prohibiting local health officers from closing or forbidding gatherings in places of worship to control outbreaks and epidemics of the 2019 novel coronavirus; and
Assembly Bill (AB) 25, legislation prohibiting employers from requiring employees or prospective employees to receive vaccination against the 2019 novel coronavirus.

While our preference is to have these three bills apply generally to all vaccines and all epidemics, not just those associated with the 2019 novel coronavirus, the legislation is a good step in the right direction and will set a good precedent.

The Personhood Alliance/Pro-Life Wisconsin vaccine ethics position 1) opposes, and deems morally unacceptable, the production and testing of vaccines using the remains of aborted human beings, and 2) affirms the rights of all people to refuse medical treatment and to reject violations of their and their family members’ bodily integrity, moral conscience, and Constitutional protections through forced or coerced vaccines.

Assembly Bill(s) 23 and 25 specifically reinforce our vaccine ethics position. For the many Wisconsinites who earnestly avoid any entanglement in the abortion industry, forcing them to receive a vaccine produced from or tested using aborted fetal cells is repugnant – a total violation of conscience. Many pro-life Wisconsinites reject the use of the Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines and would vehemently oppose any state or employer mandate of their use on the public. Whether or not a vaccine is ethically produced and tested, it is unethical, and highly offensive, for the state, an employer, or anyone to force it on an individual who may strongly resist it for a variety of health, conscience, religious, or personal reasons. It is a direct, physical assault on that person’s bodily integrity.

Assembly Bill 24 recognizes that pro-life Wisconsinites are engaged in a spiritual war against the culture of death, exemplified most horribly by the twin evils of abortion and assisted suicide that kill both the young and old with impunity. Our members fortify themselves in this epic battle by faithfully attending their communal places of worship and living sacramental lives. When they are cut off from this spiritual sustenance, it is difficult to be effective in their missionary work. Uninhibited access to our grocery stores is no more important than unrestricted access to our churches. Assembly Bill 24 upholds our unqualified First Amendment rights to freely exercise our religious beliefs and freely assemble.

ACT NOW!

With your help, Pro-Life Wisconsin will fight for passage of AB 23, AB 24, and AB 25.
Please CALL or EMAIL your state assemblyperson TODAY and urge him/her to "Pass AB 23, AB 24, & AB 25." Tell them, "Vaccine coercion is immoral, unconstitutional, and un-American!" and "Don’t close our churches!"

Don’t know your state assemblyperson? Go to legis.wisconsin.gov and type in your home address under "Who Are My Legislators" or call the Legislative Hotline: 1-800-362-9472.

Thank you for making your pro-life voices heard in the Wisconsin Assembly!

DAY 20: 1 Man, 2 CITIES, 3 SAVED BABIES

(40 Days For Life) – Frustrated by unprecedented attacks on human life from the highest levels of government, members of St. Mary's Oratory in Wausau, Wisconsin decided to do something. They got on a bus and drove down to the Madison 40 Days for Life vigil. Some traveled hundreds of miles to get there!

In Madison, they met longtime Milwaukee vigil leader Dan Miller, who himself traveled 75 miles to pray. An extended conversation with one particular Planned Parenthood visitor wasn't able to change a mind and save a baby...but the mere sight of the group inspired another mom to choose life!

When Dan returned home that day, he went out to Milwaukee's 40 Days for Life vigil and helped save two more babies from abortion! These faithful prayer warriors didn't despair over dysfunction in Washington, D.C. They entrusted God to use them to save lives, and He did!

How will God work through you? Find out by signing up to pray at 40daysforlife.com/location.

YOU'RE INVITED TO PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN'S
2021 LIVING COURAGE AWARDS DINNER

Join us on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the Pavilion Exhibit Hall at the Washington County Fair Park and Conference Center (3000 County Hwy PV, West Bend, WI 53095) for the 2021 Living Courage Awards Dinner. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Choose from Grilled Chicken Breast (served with Bourbon Shallot Crème Sauce, red skin dill potatoes, and brandy glazed carrot medallions) or Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli (served with toasted hazelnuts, asparagus, fennel and brown butter sauce. Garnished with sundried, feta and olive tapenade). All entrees come with Haystack Salad (Mesclun mix with baby romaine, feta cheese, dried cranberries, tossed in a cranberry vinaigrette and garnished with sweet potato hay) and Apple Cobbler dessert. Children's Chicken Strips meal includes parsley buttered corn, macaroni and cheese, and ranch sauce.

Hear an inspiring address from our keynote speaker, Steve Karlen, 40 Days for Life Campaign Director, and get a copy of his latest book, This is When We Begin to Fight. We will then honor our 2021 Activist of the Year, Gwen Finnegan of Madison Vigil for Life, and 2021 Legislator of the Year, Representative Chuck Wichgers for their outstanding efforts to defend the preborn in Wisconsin.

We hope you will join us for an evening celebrating Wisconsin's pro-life heroes! RSVP before April 5, 2021 to reserve your seat.

4TH ANNUAL PRAYER CARD
ART CONTEST IS OPEN NOW!

Do you know someone who loves painting, drawing, photography, or graphic design? We are accepting artwork until April 30, 2021. Students (Grades 1-12) have a chance to win the 2021 PLW Art Contest for their grade!

Winning entries will receive the following:

- Their design featured on a prayer card
- 500 prayer cards for their church
- 3 tickets to 2022 March for Life Chicago
- 3 tickets to the 2021 PLW Love for Life Gala

One Grand Prize Winner will receive all the above and $100 cash.

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 1,791 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.

WISCONSIN MOVES TO BAR PUBLIC OFFICIALS, EMPLOYERS FROM MANDATING COVID VACCINES: (LifeSiteNews) – “With support from broad initiatives to protect citizens from the growing trend of de facto mandated COVID-19 vaccinations, Wisconsin state legislators have responded with two bills affirming that neither local health officials nor employers can require these injections of residents or employees, respectively.” Read the full story here.

‘NO MORAL OBLIGATION TO ACCEPT VACCINATION’: CHRISTIAN MEDICAL GROUPS PUSH FOR CONSCIENCE RIGHTS: (LifeSiteNews) – “An ecumenical coalition of Christian medical groups urged civil authority to respect conscience rights regarding vaccination for COVID-19. The Catholic Medical Association; the National Association of Catholic Nurses, U.S.A.; the American College of Pediatricians; and the Christian Medical and Dental Association issued a ‘Joint Statement on Vaccines and Conscience Protection’ on March 2. The signers insist that governments must respect the right of an individual to accept or refuse a vaccine.” Read the full story here.

RAND PAUL FORCES DEMOCRATS TO REMOVE PROVISION FUNDING PLANNED PARENTHOOD FROM COVID BILL: (LifeNews.com) – “Senator Rand Paul has forced Democrats to remove a pro-abortion provision in their massive $1.9 trillion COVID bill that would have allowed every Planned Parenthood across America to receive free money through the Paycheck Protection Program. Paul (R-KY), ranking member of the Senate Small Business Committee, says the money in the PPP loan program was meant for small businesses, not abortion companies.” Read the full story here.

APRIL 22 – Join Pro-Life Wisconsin for the 2021 Living Courage Awards Dinner on April 22, 2021 at the Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center. Register here.

PRINTING OPPORTUNITY – PLW is looking to add another full-service printer to our supplier list. The printer should be able to handle small jobs and bigger jobs that might require multiple pieces. Mailing capabilities would be a plus. Printer should support our mission and view your assistance to us as serving the needs of the most vulnerable. Please contact Jim Matthias (office@prolifewi.org) if you would like to be considered.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY – Do you have a pro-life heart and want to do more for the movement? Pro-Life Wisconsin has an opening for a part-time internship effective immediately, with 32 hours per week as a maximum. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a wage that is commensurate with your skillsets. Applicants should be conversant in all Microsoft Office products and able to type. If your active faith life animates your pro-life convictions, and you would like to work with a team committed to ending abortion, not regulating it, please submit your resume to Jim Matthias - office@ProLifeWI.org

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 – 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, KENOSHA – Participate in the Rosary in Kenosha at 6:00 p.m. every Sunday at St. Therese Parish (2020 91st Street Kenosha, WI 53143) in reparation to Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart. View flyer here.

HIRING, BEAVER DAM – Pregnancy Support Center of Dodge County, Inc is located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The center currently has two part-time positions open: 1) Executive Director and 2) Client Advocate. If interested, please contact the center via e-mail: pscdc16@gmail.com with your name, e-mail, phone number, and the interested position. A job description and the instruction of the application process will be emailed to you.

MARCH 8, WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Please join us March 8th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. near the Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin Rapids at the corner of East Riverview Expressway and 8th Street. A pro-life rosary led by Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church will be said and, in fact, is done monthly on the 2nd Tuesday. View the flyer here. Questions? Email stevenspoint40daysforlife@gmail.com

MARCH 13, MENOMONEE FALLS – Did you miss attending the Women of Christ Morning of Grace Half-Day Retreat held at St. Anthony's last November? Here's a second chance and just in time for Lent! Join us on Saturday, March 13, from 8:00 a.m. – noon. Hear pre-recorded presentations from 3 local priests on topics dear to a woman's heart, pray in Eucharistic Adoration, participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and join us for Mass with Fr. Andrew Linn. Don't wait to sign up, we expect to be filled to capacity again. Register here. Questions? Contact Graceanne at graceanne.fk63@yahoo.com

MARCH 20 – Men, We Need You! We find ourselves in very troubling times. For years the denigration of the family unit has taken its toll on the Church and on us men. Backed into a corner by an increasingly anti-Christian society, men that I talk to are starting to take a stand. But many of them don’t know where to start. The goal of the Men of Christ conference is to change the life of every man that attends by giving them the tools, education, and most importantly fraternity with like-minded men to help equip them to lead their families to Christ. Click Here here to see if there is a parish in your area that is physically hosting one of our gatherings. If you don’t see a parish in your area, would you consider taking the lead to coordinate the hosting at your parish? We’ve made this virtual conference very simple to implement and we will supply you with a playbook to make it very easy.

MARCH 20, WAUKESHA – Join parishioners from St. Paul's and St. Bruno's on Saturday, March 20, 10:00 a.m. in the public space outside of Planned Parenthood in Waukesha (426 W. Main St Waukesha, WI 53186) for a Rosary for Life's Connection and Prayers to End Abortion.

APRIL 3, WAUKESHA – Join parishioners from St. Paul's and St. Bruno's on Saturday, April 3, 10:00 a.m. in the public space outside of Planned Parenthood in Waukesha (426 W. Main St Waukesha, WI 53186) for a Rosary for Life's Connection and Prayers to End Abortion.

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