Here's Your Monday Update

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

We are so excited to gather on Thursday, October 22, 2020, for our annual Love for Life Gala! 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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW: 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.

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!

NEARLY $100,000 GRANTED TO LOCAL PRC'S

This past week, Choose Life Wisconsin distributed thousands of dollars to Wisconsin pregnancy resource centers, including Life Choices (Burlington), The Crossing (Manitowoc), and New Beginnings (Fond du Lac).

Choose Life license plates have been available to Wisconsin motorists since late October 2017. 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! 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. For more information call Pro-Life Wisconsin at 262-796-1111 ext. 110.

Pictured: Kelly Rust, Executive Director of New Beginnings; Dan Miller, State Director of Pro-Life Wisconsin; and Ann Fontecchio, Pro-Life Wisconsin Fond du Lac Affiliate Leader.

NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
FOR ABORTED CHILDREN - SEPTEMBER 12

Join us on September 12, as we mourn the lives of those killed by the act of abortion. The National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children originated in September 2013 on the 25th anniversary of the solemn burial of the earthly remains of 1,500 abortion victims in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over 100 memorial services were held across the United States that year, and it was clear this should become an annual event. This year, the day of remembrance continues. Join fellow Pro-Life Wisconsinites as we pray for the precious lives taken by abortion. Find a location near you:

GREEN BAY: Held at the Allouez Cemetery - more details to come.
MILWAUKEE: 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Cemetery. Questions? Call 262-796-1111 ext. 114
PHILLIPS: 10:00 AM at St.Patrick's Cemetery. Questions? Call 715-339-4632.
STEVENS POINT: 1:00 PM at Guardian Angel Cemetery. For more information, contact stevenspoint40daysforlife@gmail.com.

CONSECRATE WISCONSIN

The culture of death has made devastating inroads in our country over the last 50 years, and the lives of pre-born children hang in the balance, as does our own culture. We hope to petition Our Lord through His Blessed Mother for supernatural graces to help us defeat the culture of death and all abortion, euthanasia, and other evils that come with it.

We recognize this effort as not only good for the people of our state in general but also for our pre-born children specifically.

Please sign the petition in support of asking our Wisconsin Catholic Bishops to Consecrate Wisconsin to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Please forward this email or website address to everyone you know. Encourage them to sign it also!

Please contact ConsecrateWI@gmail.com if your organization or business would like to endorse this effort.

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.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD LEADERS ADMIT UNDER OATH TO KILLING BABIES IN ILLEGAL PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS: (LifeNews.com) – “The Center for Medical Progress released horrific new video footage today showing Planned Parenthood leaders admitting to killing babies in illegal partial-birth abortions to obtain their body parts for sale for grisly research.” Read the full story here.

JUDGE: DALEIDEN MUST RAISE $600K IN 11 DAYS, OR PLANNED PARENTHOOD CAN TAKE HIS ASSETS: (LifeSiteNews) – “Pro-life investigative journalist David Daleiden must raise $600,000 in less than two weeks to pay an appeal bond or Planned Parenthood can begin seizing his assets and those of his organization, the Center for Medical Progress, according to a San Francisco judge’s ruling.” Read the full story here.

MAN SURPRISES BROTHER WITH DOWN SYNDROME: ‘WILL YOU BE MY BEST MAN?’: (Live Action News) – “A young man with Down syndrome got a surprise proposal from his brother in a video that’s gone viral. Will Claussen knew his brother, Henry, loves metal detecting, and after getting engaged, he knew right away who his best man would be — and the perfect way to ask him.” Read the full story/watch video here.

NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ABORTED CHILDREN
SEPTEMBER 12 - (Milwaukee) Join us at 11AM for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children in Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee as we gather in prayer and reflection for the lives of those aborted in our country and around the world. Questions? Call 262-796-1111 ext. 114.

SEPTEMBER 12 - (Stevens Point) Join us at 1:00 p.m. on September 12, 2020 for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children at Guardian Angel Cemetery (Hwy 66, Stevens Point, WI 54481). Hosted by Stevens Point 40 Days for Life. Parking: Use West entrance by entering off of Hwy 10 (Main Street) across from Red Cross Office onto Frontenac Avenue for easy parking. For more information, contact Gary or Jim at stevenspoint40daysforlife@gmail.com. View the flyer here.

SEPTEMBER 12 - (Green Bay) The National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children will be observed in Green Bay on September 12 at the Memorial for Aborted Children in the Allouez Cemetery - more details to come.

SEPTEMBER 12 - (Phillips) You are invited to a commemoration for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children on September 12 at 10 a.m. at St.Patrick's cemetery on Hwy W in Phillips. This day commemorates the burial 25 years ago, of 1,500 victims of abortion in Milwaukee. These bodies were found in trash bags waiting to be picked up. We will be praying together and singing songs of praise to God. We welcome any and all ministers and churches to attend. This is an outside event that allows for spreading out to social distance. Questions? Call 715-339-4632.

OCTOBER 22 - Join us for the Love for Life Gala in Brookfield at the Brookfield Conference Center (325 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005) with keynote speaker, Bishop Donald Hying. REGISTER HERE.

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 - 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.

AUGUST 30 - Join us for the 51st annual Chicken Burn hosted by Bob and Jean Dohnal on Sunday, August 30 from 1-4 PM. View the 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.

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 7 - Women of Christ Conference. Stop by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Table! For more information, click here.

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