Dear Friends of Life,

The other week a young man called and wanted to get involved in witnessing outside of Planned Parenthood. He said, “I can’t let another day go by without doing something about abortion. The days keep on going by and I have not done anything about it yet. I can see me at my life’s end and having done nothing about it. I cannot let that happen. What do I need to do?” Since that call, this young man has come to the sidewalk weekly to witness for life. He said it’s been one of the “most positive experiences” he’s had in his life. Praise God!

Please bring your witness for life to the sidewalk this week.

OPEN HOURS

Monday, 2/29 – 1 needed at 9a and 1 needed at 10a.

Tuesday, 3/1 – 2 needed at 3p.

Wednesday, 3/2 – 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p and 2 needed at 5p.

Thursday, 3/3 – 2 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a and 1 needed at 12p.

To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545.
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GOOD FRIDAY (3/25) STATIONS OF THE CROSS led by Fr. Richard Heilman and his Knights of Divine Mercy at 9:30 a.m. outside of Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd., Madison.
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Looking for an extra sacrifice to make for Lent? Time spent in prayer every week on the sidewalk (in the cold) planting good seeds might be your answer!

“We can think of Lent as a time to eradicate evil or cultivate virtue, a time to pull up weeds or to plant good seeds. Which is better is clear, for the Christian ideal is always positive rather than negative. A person is great not by the ferocity of his hatred of evil, but by the intensity of his love for God. Asceticism and mortification are not the ends of a Christian life; they are only the means. The end is charity. Penance merely makes an opening in our ego in which the Light of God can pour. As we deflate ourselves, God fills us. And it is GOD’s arrival that is the important event.” -Fulton J. Sheen
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40 HOURS FOR LIFE – From 8 p.m. on Holy Thursday to Noon on Holy Saturday – Outside Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd., Madison. To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545.
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St. John the Baptist Men’s Group in Waunakee will meet on Thursday, March 3 from 6a – 7:30a in the main area of the Church to listen to Steve Karlen, National Outreach Director, 40 Days for Life, give a presentation on 40 Days for Life and the power of witnessing for Life. All men are welcome.
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Prayer By: Rev. Rob Schenck

God, forgive us when we try to explain away the obligation we have to help others who need help.
Enable us to not devalue them because they are in the circumstance that they are in, but to see them for what they are,
those, who like us, were formed by your hand in their mother’s womb. Amen.

Many moms turn around and choose life at an abortion facility (In fact, we received word from one of our prayer warriors this past Tuesday that he received confirmation that a young Mom he spoke with told him that she chose life for her baby. Praise God!) … but many more do not.

The reality is that your prayerful presence is the last sign of hope for the baby before the abortion …

… and your presence is also the first sign of mercy to the woman after the abortion.

Vigil for Life is a campaign of love and mercy. While the baby’s life is in urgent need of saving, it can’t be forgotten that abortion has lifelong, negative effects on mothers, fathers and extended families.

Please bring your love and mercy via your prayerful presence to the sidewalk this week.

Tuesday, 2/23 – 1 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 2p.

Wednesday, 2/24 – 2 needed at 12p and 1 needed at 1p.

Thursday, 2/25 – 1 needed at 3p; 1 needed at 4p and 1 needed at 5p.

Friday, 2/26 – 1 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 2p.

To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545.
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Rachel’s Vineyard – Healing the pain of abortion – one weekend at a time. Next retreat at Durward’s Glen is March 4-6, 2016. For more information call Mary at (608)221-9593.
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Looking for an extra sacrifice to make for Lent? Time spent in prayer every week on the sidewalk (in the cold) planting good seeds might be your answer!

“We can think of Lent as a time to eradicate evil or cultivate virtue, a time to pull up weeds or to plant good seeds. Which is better is clear, for the Christian ideal is always positive rather than negative. A person is great not by the ferocity of his hatred of evil, but by the intensity of his love for God. Asceticism and mortification are not the ends of a Christian life; they are only the means. The end is charity. Penance merely makes an opening in our ego in which the Light of God can pour. As we deflate ourselves, God fills us. And it is GOD’s arrival that is the important event.” -Fulton J. Sheen
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St. John the Baptist Men’s Group in Waunakee will meet on Thursday, March 3 from 6a – 7:30a in the main area of the Church to listen to Steve Karlen, National Outreach Director, 40 Days for Life, give a presentation on 40 Days for Life and the power of witnessing for Life. All men are welcome.
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Prayer
By: Kevin Burke, Exec. Director, Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries

Lord, during these forty days, we ask that with each day of this sacred vigil, everything in us that separates us from your perfect will would be pruned from our hearts and souls.

In this blessed freedom may we experience a powerful anointing of your Holy Spirit. Filled with confidence and trust may we proclaim with the mother of Jesus, “Let it be done to me, according to your Word.” Amen.

Dear Vigil for LIfe Friends,

The toll of abortion cannot be measured. We hear estimates of almost 50 million innocent victims, but that’s only one aspect of the harm that has unfolded in abortion’s wake. There are also the mothers and fathers of these millions, as well as the grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins. Unborn lives destroyed. Lives of the living shattered.
It’s overwhelming and depressing, but even in the midst of such unfathomable darkness, the church teaches us to have hope. Yes, it was indeed Calvary that followed Christ’s 40 days in the desert, but without Calvary there would have been no Resurrection — His victory over death that opened the gates of heaven to those who believe in and follow Him.
The psalmist encourages us to go humbly before God as we seek His will: “A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me… Give me back the joy of your salvation and a willing spirit sustain in me… O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise” (Psalm 51:12, 14, 17).
We are called to be God’s messengers; or as the Apostle Paul told the Corinthians: “We are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20).
That is the true message to all we encounter at the abortion centers and in our communities who have been deceived by the Culture of Death. We don’t bring condemnation; we bring God’s good news.

– David Brandao, Communications Director, 40 Days for Life

OPEN HOURS

Tuesday, 2/16 – 2 needed at 4p.

Wednesday, 2/17 – 2 at 1p; 1 at 2p; 2 at 3p and 2 at 4p.

Thursday, 2/18 – 1 at 10a; 1 at 11a; 1 at 12p; 1 at 3p and 1 at 4p.

To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545.
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Looking for an extra sacrifice to make for Lent? Time spent in prayer every week on the sidewalk (in the cold) planting good seeds might be your answer!

“We can think of Lent as a time to eradicate evil or cultivate virtue, a time to pull up weeds or to plant good seeds. Which is better is clear, for the Christian ideal is always positive rather than negative. A person is great not by the ferocity of his hatred of evil, but by the intensity of his love for God. Asceticism and mortificdation are not the ends of a Christian life; they are only the means. The end is charity. Penance merely makes an opening in our ego in which the Light of God can pour. As we deflate ourselves, God fills us. And it is GOD’s arrival that is the important event.” -Fulton J. Sheen
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St. John the Baptist Men’s Group in Waunakee will meet on Thursday, March 3 from 6a – 7:30a in the main area of the Church to listen to Steve Karlen, National Outreach Director, 40 Days for Life, give a presentation on 40 Days for Life and the power of witnessing for Life. All men are welcome.
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Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat (Healing the pain of abortion one weekend at a time), Friday, March 4 – Sunday, March 6 at Durward’s Glen. For more information contact Mary Mead at meadmt@sbcglobal.net
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Prayer
By: David Brandao

Lord, we ask for the strength, courage, wisdom, determination and stamina to carry out this mission according to Your will. Guide us, we pray, as we go forth and proclaim Your truth, always doing so with a spirit of love and compassion, as was demonstrated to us by Your Son, Jesus Christ. In His name we pray. Amen.

Dear Friends of Vigil for Life,

Thank you to all who have braved the snow and cold to witness for the Gospel of Life outside of Planned Parenthood in Madison. We are so grateful to God for your dedication and witness. We praise God that we have had reports of women being directed from Planned Parenthood to the Women’s Care Center every week. We have even heard from prayer warriors that some women have come back to tell them that they will be choosing LIFE for their baby. SO BEAUTIFUL!

Recently, Christian singer – Matthew West – played at a benefit concert for a Pregnancy Resource Center. After the concert, they told Matthew that they prayed that God would put a song in his heart to promote a Culture of Life. The song that came from this is UNTOLD. You can listen to it here: iamuntold.org While at the website, you can also see the rest of the project that sprung up from it. It’s all beautiful!

Please bring your love and prayers to the sidewalk this week!

OPEN HOURS

Tuesday, 2/9 – 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.

Wednesday, 2/10 – 2 needed at 8a; 1 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 4p.

Thursday, 2/11 – 1 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 3p; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.

Friday, 2/12 – 1 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 2p.

To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545.

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LENT starts on this Wednesday, 2/10. Still unsure of what to do for Lent? Sign up for a weekly hour on the sidewalk and plant seeds for a Culture of Life with your prayers!

“We can think of Lent as a time to eradicate evil or cultivate virtue, a time to pull up weeds or to plant good seeds. Which is better is clear, for the Christian ideal is always positive rather than negative. A person is great not by the ferocity of his hatred of evil, but by the intensity of his love for God. Asceticism and mortificdation are not the ends of a Christian life; they are only the means. The end is charity. Penance merely makes an opening in our ego in which the Light of God can pour. As we deflate ourselves, God fills us. And it is GOD’s arrival that is the important event.” -Fulton J. Sheen
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Lenten Pro-life Prayer
From Priests for Life

Father of all mercy,
We thank you for this season of grace and light.
We know that sin has blinded us.
Draw us ever closer to you, in prayer and penance.

Since you, O God, are light itself,
Give all your people a clearer understanding
Of what is sin, and what is virtue.

Grant in particular that we may see, as never before,
The profound dignity of every human life,
Including the vulnerable unborn children.

Give us grace to defend
Our brothers and sisters in the womb
By our prayers, our words,
And our self-sacrificing actions.

We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.

ROE V. WADE PRAYER VIGIL led by Fr. Chris Gernetzke – Tuesday, 1/26 at 12 noon on the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Road, Madison.

This past Friday, January 22, 2015 marked the 43rd anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade decision. Tonight was the Requiem Mass for the Unborn at St. Mary’s Pine Bluff. It was offered for all of the babies who have died from abortion in the Diocese of Madison this past year. During Mass, there was a candlelight processional with the number of candles signifying the average number of babies who die from abortion in Dane County (PP in Madison) each month. There were 16 candles. As we blew out the candles, it was as if we saw the lives of these babies being extinguished. Beyond sad, really.

We received some good news this past Tuesday from one of our prayer warriors. She said that 2 young women were sent over to the Women’s Care Center instead of going into PP. One of the young women confirmed that she had a change of heart and will be keeping her baby! Praise God!

Please bring your prayers and witness to the sidewalk this week:

OPEN HOURS

Monday, 1/25 – 1 needed at 10a.

Tuesday, 1/26 – 1 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.

Wednesday, 1/27 – 2 needed at 8a; 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.

Thursday, 1/28 – 2 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 3p; 1 needed at 4p and 1 needed at 5p.

Friday, 1/29 – 1 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 2p.

To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen Finnegan@(608)393-8545

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ROE V. WADE PRAYER VIGIL led by Fr. Chris Gernetzke – Tuesday, 1/26 at 12 noon on the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Road, Madison
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Following are some prayers you can add to your Rosary and/or Divine Mercy Chaplet on the sidewalk:

Prayer for the Baptism of Aborted Babies (From Precious Blood of Jesus Daily Devotional)

Heavenly Father, Your love is eternal. In Your ocean of love, You saved the world through Your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Now look at Your only Son on the Cross Who is constantly bleeding for love of His people, and forgive Your world. Purify and baptize aborted children with the Precious Blood and water from the Sacred Side of Your son, Jesus Christ, Who hung dead on the Cross for their salvation; in the Name of the Father , and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May they, through the holy death of Jesus Christ, gain everlasting life, through His wounds be healed and through His Precise Blood be freed. There to rejoice with the saints in heaven. Amen.

Prayer Against the Sins of the Flesh (From Precious Blood of Jesus Daily Devotional)

Holy and merciful Father, Your only begotten Son is standing naked in the sight of all men, so that Your people will know and fear Your holy law. Accept my humble prayer for all Your people who are living under iniquity, fornication and adultery, that through all the shame and disgrace of Your only begotten Son, You will touch their lives for repentance and save them. May they, through the Precious Blood of Your Son Jesus Christ, which I plead to fall on their hearts, gain repentance and be saved. Through His shame make them bold for repentance. Amen.

Please watch the following inspirational/motivational video from Fr. Frank Pavone:

www.youtube.com/watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ECPaC5UMEk&feature=youtu.be)

OPEN HOURS

Wednesday, 1/20 – 1 needed at 11a and 1 needed at 12p.

Thursday, 1/21 – 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a and 2 needed at 11a.

To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545.
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Watch how Blackstone Films redeemed one of Presidents Obama’s speeches:

www.youtube.com/watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opl0jnKbn5Y)

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March for Life Chicago on January 17,2017 was a success!! Thanks to all who were present to March for Life! A special thanks to Pro-Life Wisconsin for organizing 5 busses to take people to March for Life Chicago. Despite the -20 below zero temperatures (with wind chill), an estimated 5,000 marchers joyfully marched through the streets of the Windy City.
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Vigil for Life will be hosting a Roe v. Wade prayer vigil outside of Planned Parenthood. Date and time still TBA as we are waiting for confirmation from a priest to lead this prayer vigil.
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REQUIEM MASS FOR THE UNBORN
Sunday, January 24, 2016, 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Pine Bluff, 3673 County Road P, Cross Plains, Wisconsin

This Mass will be offered in memory of all who have died from abortion in the Diocese of Madison in the past year. Women and men who have experienced the pain and anguish of having had an abortion – or being involved in one – find a liturgy for the unborn to be a source of hope and grace. All are invited to this Mass. (This Mass will meet your Sunday obligation.)
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Prayer to End Abortion By: Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life

Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life,
And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.
I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,
Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death
by the Resurrection of Your Son.
I am ready to do my part in ending abortion.
Today I commit myself
Never to be silent,
Never to be passive,
Never to be forgetful of the unborn.
I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement,
And never to stop defending life
Until all my brothers and sisters are protected,
And our nation once again becomes
A nation with liberty and justice
Not just for some, but for all,
Through Christ our Lord. Amen!

We have three strong pro-life bills in our state legislature that need to pass before the session closes in March.
Assembly Bill 305/Senate Bill 260 bans the sale and use of the body parts of aborted babies in Wisconsin.
Assembly Bill 310/Senate Bill 237 redirects money from the Title X grant program away from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
Assembly Bill 311/Senate Bill 238 prohibits family planning organizations, including Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, from overbilling the state for drugs it purchases and dispenses through a Medicaid program.
Now is the time to pass these bills and get them to Governor Walker!

We need you to help encourage the legislators to move on these bills right away. Come to Madison for the rally and then make some visits to legislators. Bring your friends and neighbors.

PROGRAM:

12 p.m. – 1 p.m. – Rally outside at King Street Entrance to State Capitol. Pro-life leaders and authors of AB 305/SB 260, AB 310/SB 237, and AB 311/SB 238, as available, will speak.

This rally is sponsored by: Pro-Life Wisconsin, Wisconsin Family Action, and Wisconsin Right to Life

“ A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer.” – St. John Paul II, The Gospel of Life (Evangelium vitae), n. 100.

Please bring your prayers for life to the sidewalk this week. If it is too cold outside for you this week, please take warming breaks in your car or pray in your car while there.

Tuesday, 1/12 – 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.

Wednesday, 1/13 – 1 needed at 8a; 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 4p.

Thursday, 1/14 – 1 needed at 3p; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.

Friday, 1/15 – 1 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 2p.

To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545.
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Last week Tuesday – a Vigil for Life prayer warrior reported that two young mothers went to the Women’s Care Center. The prayer warrior received confirmation from one of the young women that she had a change of heart and mind and is choosing LIFE for her baby! This mother will also be spared from the agony caused by choosing abortion. Praise God!!
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It’s not too late to sign up with Pro-Life Wisconsin for the March for Life in Washington D.C.! There are seats left on our buses so if you’ve been waiting to register, register TODAY by calling 262-796-1111.
The annual March for Life will be held Friday, January 22, in Washington D.C. Pro-Life Wisconsin’s buses will be leaving on Wednesday, January 20, and returning Sunday, January 24.
The price of $300 per person includes two nights in a D.C. hotel (four persons per room). For more information and to request a registration form call 262-796-1111.
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From the USCCB:
On January 22 our nation will mark the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the U.S.

Since that tragic decision, more than 56 million children’s lives have been lost to abortion, and many suffer that loss — often in silence.

Join thousands of Catholics across the country in prayer for a Culture of Life from Saturday, January 16, 2016 – Sunday, January 24, 2016. For more information go to: www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/january-roe-events/nine-days-of-prayer-penance-and-pilgrimage.cfm
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Litany for Life

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

God of all creation. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, through whom all things were made. Lord, have mercy.
Spirit of life and truth, Lord, have mercy.
On each child just conceived, Lord, have mercy.
For their safety and health, Lord, have mercy.
For nine months of growth, Lord, have mercy.
That an angel may protect them, Lord, have mercy.
For peace and for hope Lord, have mercy.
On all new fathers, Lord, have mercy.
On fathers who are alone, Lord, have mercy.
On fathers unemployed, Lord, have mercy.
On fathers addicted, Lord, have mercy.
On fathers who are abusive, Lord, have mercy.
On young fathers who are afraid, Lord, have mercy.
On fathers who’ve run away, Lord, have mercy.
On all new mothers, Lord, have mercy.
On mothers who are alone, Lord, have mercy.
On mothers unemployed, Lord, have mercy.
On mothers addicted, Lord, have mercy.
On mothers who are abusive, Lord, have mercy.
On young mothers who are afraid, Lord, have mercy.
On mothers who are in pain, Lord, have mercy.
On those who defend life, Lord, have mercy.
On those who love the child in the womb, Lord, have mercy.
On those who pray for the unborn child, Lord, have mercy.
On all who work to change unjust laws, Lord, have mercy.
On all who live the Gospel of Life, Lord, have mercy.
On Congressmen who work for life, Lord, have mercy.
On our President, Lord, have mercy.
On the members of the House, Lord, have mercy.
On the members of the Senate, Lord, have mercy.
On all to little to vote or persuade, Lord, have mercy.
On all who work for life, Lord, have mercy.
On doctors of life and of truth, Lord, have mercy.
On residents who love the little child, Lord, have mercy.
On doctors who gaze on life’s mysteries, Lord, have mercy.
On physicians who see into the womb, Lord, have mercy.
On surgeons who heal the unborn child, Lord, have mercy.
On all who defend the child in the womb, Lord, have mercy.
On nurses who love little babies, Lord, have mercy.
On nursing students, Lord, have mercy.
On those who first hear the heartbeat, Lord, have mercy.
On those who first feel a kick, Lord, have mercy.
On nurses who cradle the newborn, Lord, have mercy.
On nurses who foster the unborn, Lord, have mercy.
On all who protect defenseless life, Lord, have mercy.
On judges who struggle with justice, Lord, have mercy.
On lawyers who seek to speak truth, Lord, have mercy.
On judges who love life, Lord, have mercy.
On the judges of our Supreme Court, Lord, have mercy.
On those who argue before them, Lord, have mercy.
On the unborn child who rests in their hands, Lord, have mercy.
On all victims of abortion, Lord, have mercy.
On the woman whose memories cause her to cry, Lord, have mercy.
On those whose pain nags and holds on, Lord, have mercy.
On the unborn who rest with God, Lord, have mercy.
On all who seek mercy, Lord, have mercy.
On all who seek peace, Lord, have mercy.
On all who seek healing, and mercy and perfect peace, Lord, have mercy.

God our loving Father,
grant wisdom to those who govern us,
compassion and courage
to those who work to defend human life,
and safety and care to every human being.
For you alone who formed us in our mother’s wombs,
and who call us home to heaven,
are God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“Our final destiny is heaven, not the grave! This means that the power of abortion – which takes more life than anything else – has also been broken. Our pro-life movement does not simply work for victory – we work from victory! Victory is our starting point. We joyfully proclaim to the world that Christ is Risen, and that for this reason, we must choose life. We then work to apply that victory to every sector of society. The labor is intense and the obstacles many. But we do not cower before the culture of death and wonder how we will ever overcome it. Rather, we stand before it with victorious confidence and declare: “Begone! You have no room here! No place here! No further authority to menace the human family. Your kingdom has been conquered and Christ reigns supreme!”

Excerpt from “How to keep the fire burning” by Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life

Do not cower before the culture of death. Please bring your prayers to the sidewalk this week!

Monday, 1/4 – 2 needed at 9a.

Tuesday, 1/5 (An Abortion Day) – 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p and 2 needed at 3p.

Wednesday, 1/6 (An Abortion Day) – 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.

Thursday, 1/7 – 1 needed at 8a; 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p and 1 needed at 3p.

Friday, 1/8 – 1 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 2p.

To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen Finnegan (608)393-8545.

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This past week, on Dec. 31st, Vigil for Life lost a dear friend and supporter of LIFE. Dianne Kehoe of Baraboo passed away in her home surrounded by her family. Dianne brought her kindness, love and prayers to the sidewalk often. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. Here is a link to her obituary: http://redlinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/

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It’s not too late to sign up with Pro-Life Wisconsin for the March for Life in Washington D.C.! There are seats left on our buses so if you’ve been waiting to register, register TODAY by calling 262-796-1111.
The annual March for Life will be held Friday, January 22, in Washington D.C. Pro-Life Wisconsin’s buses will be leaving on Wednesday, January 20, and returning Sunday, January 24.
The price of $300 per person includes two nights in a D.C. hotel (four persons per room). For more information and to request a registration form call 262-796-1111.
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If you can’t make it to the Washington, DC March for Life – consider joining Pro-Life Wisconsin on one of their many busses to the Chicago March for Life! Registration is open until all busses are filled.

We have busses leaving from La Crosse, Madison, Wausau, Green Bay & Milwaukee. $25 per person – $85 for families of 4 or more!
Can’t go – but would like to help? Spread the word far and wide! Help us fill the busses UP!
Can’t go, but would like to be a sponsor? Any amount would help! The total cost for the busses is $8,620. We have room for 336 people in total – so it is NOT a fund-raiser by any stretch of the imagination!
Sponsor our signage for the CM4L! We are printing 336 signs with an awesome Pro-Life Wisconsin message on it! Estimated cost is: $2,688.
If you’d like to sponsor the trip in any way or sign up to go – please contact Dan Miller at 262-993-6262 or Pro-Life Wisconsin’s Development Director – Matt Von Rueden at 414-238-3083.