Day 31 – 271 lives saved! + 1 in Reno

March 27, 2009

Day 31 – 271 lives saved!

Plus another one here in Reno!

National Campaign Daily Intention
May we come to know that divine life, in relationship, creates human life.

National Campaign News
Thank our clergy!

Local Call to Action
More than 100 SHOW UP to oppose Nevada AJR 3 (ERA)

Local Campaign News
We have another “SAVE” while Our Lady of the Snows covered our vigil
Volunteers needed

Coming Events
Rosary for Life at St. Albert’s March 27th and every Friday morning at 8:30 am
Weekly Monday Rosary –Carson City Abortion Site, 10:00 am
First Saturday Rosary, April 4, 9:00 am
Wrap-Up Rally – Reno Life Chain, April 5, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Allow us to announce your prayer gathering here

40 Days through Scripture
Philippians 2 – 1 Thessalonians 2

National News
Jury Declares Abortionist Tiller Not Guilty of Illegal Late-Term Abortions
It's Not Over: Tiller Charged With 11 Counts By KSBHA

Video Vignette
Can I Live?

Get Involved
Be Heard Project Defends Conscience Clause
Keep Conscience Protection for Healthcare Workers – Deadline April 9th
Send a RED envelope
Sign-up for Your Hours on the Vigil Calendar

Have you signed up on the Vigil Calendar?
If you’re near the abortion site and have even just a few moments to spare
- GO PRAY!
Commit to pray daily from wherever you are.

National Campaign Daily Intention

May we come to know that divine life, in relationship, creates human life.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.

-- John 1:1-3

"In the beginning" was God. Always, before all times, there was God. This particular God -- the God of the Bible, the God of St. John's Gospel -- is different from all other gods. This God is alive and full of life. This God is not the picture of deadness and death, aloneness and isolation. This God is the picture of life, relationship, and unity. For within this God, within this one God, there are three divine persons who live, who love, and who work -- together. This is the glorious mystery of the Trinity. The Trinity means divine life. The Trinity means three, living Persons -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit -- who relate to each other. The Trinity means mutual love and service among three Persons.

The Word was always with God the Father. This Word was, is, and will be the Trinity's second person. The Word is also the Son of God or, as revealed in time, Jesus Christ. God the Father and God the Son live, love, and work for each other. As one, they create "all things" together: the Father creates all things, including all human life, through the Son.

So the Father, through the Son, creates all human lives. The little one swimming in his mother's womb, the infant smiling in his father's arms, the child crying in pain in a hospital bed, the energetic teen running another mile, the old man gasping for his last breath -- all were created, at their beginning, by the Father through the Son. No exceptions. Divine life creates human life.

Rev. Paul Stallsworth

President, Lifewatch (United Methodist Church)

National Campaign News

Thank our clergy!
In Reno, we were blessed to have Sister Carol from Our Lady of the Snows parish join our prayer vigil today. People notice and respect the veil.

It's a major boost when a pastor, clergy or religious joins members of the congregation -- at the abortion facility -- to pray for an end to abortion.

"My own pastor signed up for two days," said Schola in Everett, Washington, "and that was a big deal because it was his very first time."

Anne in nearby Tacoma, Washington noted, "At one shift I observed two Catholic priests and one Evangelical pastor among the group."

This is great news -- and it seems to be a growing trend, as more and more pastors are getting personally involved in this mission.

In Austin, Texas, Bishop Gregory Aymond led prayer at the 40 Days for Life midpoint rally. "He encouraged everyone in persevering in their pro-life activism," said Elizabeth. "His words touched the hearts of every person attending. We then had a candlelight prayer vigil while the band Soundwaves led us in praise and worship. Those 100 candles in the dark city were definitely a light to all who witnessed it."

The 40 Days for Life team in Sacramento sent a photo with Bishop Jaime Soto, who joined vigil participants for prayer outside a Planned Parenthood facility.

In Colorado Springs, Colorado, Bishop Michael Sheridan offered Mass at the site of the 40 Days for Life vigil -- on the sidewalk outside the Planned Parenthood facility.
Michele in Colorado Springs said, "I don't know if any other bishops have done this," she said, "but it was such a blessing that I encourage other bishops to do the same."

Many people tell me how they wish more pastors and members of the clergy would get personally involved with 40 Days for Life and bring the Word of God to the streets in front of the abortion centers.
The best way to make that happen? It's pretty simple. Invite them!
If you haven't seen your pastor or church leader at a 40 Days for Life vigil yet, maybe it's because nobody has asked them yet.

Why not mention it after church this weekend?

Local Call to Action

More than 100 SHOW UP to oppose AJR3 - ERA
I stand corrected (Shirley). Even though I was there, I spent part of the hearing waiting in Assemblywoman Debbie Smith’s office for the opportunity to speak with her for a few moments.

I did not know that an EXTRA ROOM had to be opened up to hold all of the citizens who came to Carson to oppose AJR3 (I just saw the folks in the main room). Thanks to everyone who came. Be ready to SHOW UP the next time this bill raises it’s ugly head. The rescheduled hearing date has not yet been announced.

Local Campaign News

We have another “SAVE” while Our Lady of the Snows covered today’s vigil!
Donna reports that this morning a Hispanic couple drove into the abortion site. Shortly after they parked the husband walked out to our prayer warriors. He wanted to explain that this abortion was necessary because his wife had had an affair, there was no question that the child wasn’t his and that he just couldn’t emotionally or financially take on raising another child, especially if the child, by being tall, blond haired and blue eyed, was a daily reminder of her infidelity.

Merrie told him that Satan was surely rejoicing over the circumstances that led to his broken marriage, broken family and to the death of this child. After further discussion with Merrie, Carol and the other prayer warriors present which included earnest urgings not to punish the innocent child with death and reminding the distraught husband that there are loving families ready to adopt the child, he expressed the wish to talk with a Spanish-speaking priest. An urgent call to Little Flower parish was quickly made but no priest was available so Sister Carol (who was already on her way to the abortion site) was contacted and she was able to put this man in touch with Spanish speaking Sister Carmen.

The man and his wife immediately drove out of the abortion site. We learned later that they have an appointment Tuesday with Sister Carmen.

Glory to God that this child was not aborted today!

Please pray for this man, his wife, the child and all those who are touched by the pain created in this truly difficult situation. Pray that if it be God’s will for this child to be adopted that a wonderful loving family is found.

What would have happened if no one had been there today?

Coming Events

Weekly Monday Rosary –Carson City Abortion Site, 10:00 am
Members of St. Theresa of Avila and St. Gals parishes invite you to join them as they gather on the sidewalk to pray the Rosary, for the intention of bringing abortion to an end, at the Tahoe Woman’s Care Center and elsewhere through-out our region and the nation. This past week they had over 30 standing together in prayer.‎ The Carson City abortion vigil is held at the sidewalk at the entrance of 973 Mica Drive.

Rosary for Life at St. Albert’s April 3rd at 8:30 am
Join us as we pray the Gospel every Friday.

First Saturday Rosary, April 4, 9:00 am
Calling all Pro-Life Catholics (and others who are interested) to pray the Rosary at the abortion site on Saturday, April 4th at 9:00 am. Join us as we pray the Gospel.

Wrap-Up Rally – Reno Life Chain, April 5, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Join us as we once again take our message of Love and Life to the streets in a Life Chain Event, this time in downtown Reno, on Sunday, April 5 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Our Midway Rally / Life Chain was a success, as we stood in prayerful witness calling upon those who drove by to consider that all life deserves protection, from conception until natural death.

Allow us to Announce Your Prayer Gathering Here
Gather together to Pray to End Abortion! When you have plans, let us know and we’ll let others know through our updates.

40 Days through Scripture

Day 31 Philippians 2 – 1 Thessalonians 2
Rejoice in the Lord, always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

-- Philippians 4:4-7

To get the complete 40 Days through the New Testament list, go to: www.40DaysforLife.com/renotahoe/NewTestament, print it out and get started now.

It’s never too late to start reading the bible.

National News

Jury Declares Abortionist Tiller Not Guilty of Illegal Late-Term Abortions
[LifeSiteNews.com, WICHITA, Kansas, March 27, 2009] - A Kansas jury has declared late-term abortionist George Tiller not guilty on 19 counts of performing illegal late-term abortions.
Tiller was accused of breaking a non-affiliation law that required an independent doctor to sign off on late-term abortions, verifying that the abortions are needed to save the life of the mother or avoid major bodily harm. The prosecution alleged that Tiller's close association with abortionist Ann Kristin Neuhaus, to whom Tiller regularly sent patients to receive the requisite second opinion, turned Tiller's facility into a "one-stop shop" for abortions.
Operation Rescue president Troy Newman issued a statement lamenting that, "Justice has been denied." More

It's Not Over: Tiller Charged With 11 Counts By KSBHA
Tiller could still lose his medical license
[Operation Rescue] Wichita, KS - Just after a jury in Sedgwick County, Kansas, returned not guilty verdicts in the criminal case against late-term abortionist George Tiller, the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts released to the public a petition it filed in December listing eleven allegations against Tiller's license.

According to a statement released by the KSBHA, "Violations alleged include performing an abortion on a fetus that was viable without having a documented referral from another physician not legally or financially affiliated with him; unprofessional or dishonorable conduct or professional incompetency; and commitment of acts likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public."

The KSBHA also indicated that the case they have filed against Tiller is independent from the criminal charges and will proceed in its own merits.

Tiller could have his medical license revoked, suspended, or dramatically restricted, depending on the outcome of the Board's determination. Read more at http://www.operationrescue.org/archives/it%25e2%2580%2599s-not-over-tiller-charged-with-11-counts-by-ksbha/

Video Vignette

Can I Live?

[www.nationalreview.com] “"Can I Live?" speaks to something very fundamental (whether intentionally or not). Nick Cannon wanted to send a supportive word out to scared teen mothers, a grateful word to those "strong women" who choose life. He didn't have to start a "Rappers for Life." He didn't have to be heavy handed or compose a political rant. He's just offering an honest story, as he does what he does. That's how you send a message people will listen to.” Read the article here

Get Involved!

Be Heard Project Defends Conscience Clause
Find details HERE

Sign the online ''Petition to Protect Pro-Life Doctors.''
Cardinal George Urges Catholics to Tell Administration: Keep Conscience Protections for Health Care Workers

Find details HERE .
The deadline to submit comments is April 9th.
Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated!

Send a RED Envelope on March 31st
Let us show our President and the world that the voices of those of us who do not believe abortion is acceptable are not silent and must be heard. Details

Sign-up for Your Hours on the Vigil Calendar
Please, visit the calendar, register and sign-up to join us at the sidewalk. Our Vigil Calendars are located at: www.vigilcalendar.com/renotahoe and www.vigilcalendar.com/carsoncity for Reno and Carson City respectively.

Sign up even if you’re not 100% sure that you can make that particular time.

Pray whether you are signed up or not. It is most important to pray.