Saturday, February 27, 2010

Day 11 - Abortionist Attacked Signs

Day 11 – Abortionist Attacked Signs

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Local Campaign News

Abortionist Attacked Signs

According to three witnesses, Dr. Stutes decided to take matters into his own hands when at 8:10 am on Friday morning, Feb 26, he violently ran over two of the four signs that have stood across from his abortion site every weekday morning for nearly a year.   For the past year, two prayer volunteers have stood to pray and encourage women to make another choice, offering referrals to resources that address the challenges they face due to an unexpected pregnancy.   To assist them in this effort, a driver, who had seen their small hand-held signs, donated four large signs that together read “Abortion Stops A Beating Heart.” 

As has been evidenced by Dr. Stutes attempts to get the city to prevent us from continuing to display these signs, they are apparently having an effect on him and his business.   It was because of this Free Speech message that women have reconsidered their choice. This free speech, and those who stand and offer silent witness and hope, must be protected from violent attacks by those who disagree.   To ensure that this incident neither recur nor escalate, a police report has been filed and is being followed closely by the campaign.

We continue to await a response from the city regarding the legal status of these signs and others resting on the  ground, having been assured by the city’s Senior Code Enforcement Officer, after a review of the ordinance, that they are legal and yet subsequently being requested by another officer to remove signs resting on the ground.   We will continue to watch this matter closely and will work to ensure that our rights of Free Speech are protected.

St. Albert’s Parish Adopts the Sidewalk

Today there were members of the St. Albert’s Parish, along with volunteers from St. Rose of Life, and others, including one volunteer who stood in the rain for hours, who came to the sidewalk to pray to end abortion.   Won’t you come to Pray to End Abortion?

To sign up on the vigil calendar go to: www.vigilcalendar.com/renotahoe or for the Carson City vigil site, go to: www.vigilcalendar.com/carsoncity.   If you’ve already registered, your username is your email address.   If you have forgotten your password, there is a simple mechanism by which your password can be sent to your email address.   If you still have difficulty getting registered, feel free to send your questions to: 40DaysforLifeRenoTahoe@gmail.com or call: 530-412-1573.

Join our Facebook group for 40 Days for Life Reno Tahoe, at: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=50059641315

Join the Carson City Facebook Fan page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/40-Days-For-Life-Carson-City/262781127002?v=wall&ref=search

National Campaign News

103 Babies Saved

World-wide, there have been 103 babies saved during the current campaign.   These are the saves that are known, and reported to the national campaign thus-far.   Praise God!

Vigil Calendar

Reno Adopt A Day Calendar

Date Church Contact Phone
Sat – Feb 27 Bishop Manogue Parents Association Karen Mowry (775) 747-0195
Tues – Mar 2 Our Lady of Snows Parish, Reno Donna Kelly (775) 827-1901
Wed. – Mar 3 St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, Reno Charles Teachout (775) 846-9275
Thurs – Mar 4 Valley View Christian Fellowship Theresa Cobb (775) 853-8345
       

Bring Adopt-a-Day to your church by contacting us at 40DaysforLifeRenoTahoe@gmail.com or by calling Carol Marie at (530) 412-1573.

Volunteers Needed Sat 7-9 am, 12-7 pm, Sun all day & Mon 5-7 pm

On Friday, St. Alberts Parish has adopted the sidewalk.   Do you have a hour that you can give to pray on this typically busy day at the abortion site?

On Saturday and Sunday, we had a volunteer willing to cover the mornings who, due to car troubles, has had to back out of praying at the sidewalk this weekend.   Can you help fill the gap?   This is an especially good time for first time prayer volunteers, as the abortion site is not open on the weekends.   This means you will not need to worry about interacting with the abortion site staff, nor will you find yourself in a quandary as to how to approach women entering the property.   Please, sign up on the Vigil Calendar and help us cover the sidewalk while our volunteer’s car is under repair.

In the meantime, you are welcome to sign-up or simply show-up to pray at the sidewalk at any time of the day or night when you are available to join us.   Your prayers have value well beyond anything we can see and we welcome whatever contribution you can make to the effort as we Pray to End Abortion.

Please register the hours when you can come pray at the sidewalk by going to our on-line calendar at:  www.vigilcalendar.com/renotahoe

40 Days through Scripture

Day 11: Luke 10-13 (including: Luke 10:29-37)
But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho.  They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead.   A priest happened to be going down that road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. Likewise a Levite came to the place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight.   He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn and cared for him.   The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction, ‘Take care of him. If you spend more than what I have given you, I shall repay you on my way back.’ Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robber’s victim?” He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

Are not these women, who are overwhelmed by their circumstances, like that man who fell victim to the robbers, and are we not called to treat them with mercy, as the Good Samaritan did.   Christ has told us in no uncertain terms, “Go and do likewise.”   What have you done to help prevent the death of one of the least of these?

Join us as we read the New Testament over the course of the 40 Day campaign.     

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.

National News

Abortion More Devastating Than Slavery for Black Americans

http://www.lifenews.com/blackproli2.jpg [LifeNews.com, Washington, DC] - A Republican member of Congress has released a new video showing him talking about the status of abortion in the United States. Rep. Trent Franks, an Arizona republican, is generating controversy by saying that abortion has been more devastating for the black community than slavery.

Franks, who has sponsored legislation responding to the high rate of abortions in the African-American community, released his comments to liberal blogger Mike Stark.

"In this country, we had slavery for God knows how long," Frank says. Nowadays, he says Americans look back and ask about society for allowing it: "What was the matter with them? You know, I can't believe, you know, four million slaves. It is a crushing mark on America's soul."

"And yet today, half of all black children are aborted. Half of all black children are aborted," Franks continues.

"Far more of the African American community is being devastated by the policies of today than were being devastated by policies of slavery. And I think, What does it take to get us to wake up?" he adds. Full story at LifeNews.com

For more Pro-Life related news, go to our website: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe/News

Video Vignettes

Virtue Media Ads Coming to Reno

Through the efforts of the Respect Life Committee of the Reno Diocese and the generous donations of those interested in bringing these pro-life ads to town, Virtue Media will be airing these life affirming messages in Reno shortly.   To preview these ads go to:   http://www.virtuemedia.org/television.htm 

Abortion 101

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood is one of the largest abortion providers in the world.   But where did it all get started and what does Planned Parenthood really stand for today?   It’s important to be armed with the facts if you want to understand the impact Planned Parenthood is having on our culture today, especially on young people and their perception of their sexuality and their fertility.

Founder Margaret Sanger had some interesting views that are worth looking into.   For more info on her, go to: http://www.stopp.org/sanger.htm

Stop Planned Parenthood (www.stopp.org) has a number of resources to provide you with the facts about Planned Parenthood.   A good page to get started is: http://www.stopp.org/resource.htm

But you don’t have to take the word of those who are opposed to Planned Parenthood to see just how much of a negative impact they are having on today’s youth.   You can go to their own Teen Talk website to see for yourself what they are selling to youth.   Go to: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/teen-talk/    Warning, they can be obscene and graphic, so this content is not recommended for the young, despite how Planned Parenthood is targeting their materials.

Coming Events

Life Chain Rally – Sunday March 14, 2 – 3:30 pm

Mark your calendar Spring Life Chain Rally held on Sunday, March 14, from 2-3:30 pm at South Virginia and South McCarran in Reno.   We will stand to give witness to the truth that Abortion Kills Children.   Signs are available at $1 apiece.   Churches are encouraged to make them available to their congregants for a $2 deposit, allowing those who would like to keep them, and others who would like to get their deposit back to return them. Please contact Elizabeth Labat at: elizabethlabat@gmail.com or you can call her on her cell phone at: (504) 296-8670. 

Allow us to Announce Your Pro-Life 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.

Support the Effort!

Support 40 Days for Life with a Donation through our Website

Do you believe in the work we are doing as we Pray to End Abortion?   If so, please support the effort with a donation to cover our expenses. Donate Now

For more information on 40 Days for Life, Reno/Tahoe, visit our local website, at: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe , look for us on Facebook, or Call: Carol Marie at 530-412-1573.

To receive your own copy of these updates, as well as information from the National Campaign, go to http://www.40DaysforLife/renotahoe and request to receive updates. 

If you prefer to only receive our local updates, send an email with “Please Add Me to 40 Days for Life” on the subject line to renotahoe@40DaysforLife.com

Campaign Materials

Free 40 Days for Life Items - Bumper Sticker, Bracelet & More.

Heritage House, is offering a Promotion Pack of 40 Days for Life items through their website for the amazing cost of $0, they are even picking up the postage.If you have wished to place a bumper sticker on your car, but I haven’t had one on hand when we’ve seen one another, our you haven’t yet got one of the rubberized bracelets, but you’d like one, now is your chance to get these and more items,for free.They aren’t even requiring that you enter your email address to receive this promotion, although, I encourage you to do so, and they will continue to keep you informed of the many great items they place on sale during the course of the year.And if you see something on sale and would like to purchase it for our 40 Days for Life campaign, I would gladly accept the help in making their many excellent pro-life items available!To receive your free promo pack, go to: http://www.40dayspromopack.com/40dayspromopack/signup.asp

Two Hearts Catholic Books & Gifts to Carry 40 Days for Life Items

Truly, pictures are worth a thousand words.To make it possible for us to communicate more effectively with those who witness our campaign, Millie has stocked Yard signs, Rally signs, New colored precious feet, Pro-life buttons, Static and Bumper sticker available @ The Two Hearts,33 Winter Street, Reno NV and St. Rose of Lima Church (weekend Masses).

More information

Please share this truth, among others relative to abortion with those who follow your Facebook posts! For more information on 40 Days for Life, Reno/Tahoe, visit our local website, at: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe, look for us on FaceBook, or Call: Carol Marie at 530-412-1573 Please forward this message to anyone you know who might be willing to Pray to End Abortion.

To receive your own copy of these updates, as well as information from the National Campaign , go to http://www.40DaysforLife/renotahoe and request to receive updates. If you prefer to only receive our local updates, send an email with “Please Add Me to 40 Days for Life” on the subject line to renotahoe@40DaysforLife.com

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