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20th Annual "Life is Precious" Dinner Set
Thursday, October 6, 2011 is the date set for the 20th Annual “Life is Precious” Dinner at the Century Center in South Bend, which will feature well-known pro-life leader Joe Scheidler as the keynote speaker. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend this important event.
While individual invitations will be sent later, it is never too early to reserve a table. Hosted tables can be reserved at three levels: $500 (Table of 8), $600 (Table of 10), and $1,000. Also, if you or your business/organization are interested in sponsoring all or part of the dinner, please contact the office at 232-5433.
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2011 Respect Life Prayer Dinner
More than 180 people attended the fourth annual Respect Life Prayer Dinner on April 14, doubling the attendance of our last prayer dinner. The evening included prayers and commentary from Rev. Cory Gathright, New Birth Christian Ministries; Rev. Daryl Rybicki, Corpus Christi Catholic Church; and Elder Larry Sanders, Deer Run Church of Christ. We thank them, as well as Patrick Mangan, our Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Before and after dinner, guests were entertained by the Washington High School Gospel Choir. The evening also featured award presentations for the 1st Annual Right to Life Teen Essay Contest.
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Key Pro-Life Bills Passed in Indiana
The following bills have been passed in both houses:
• HB1210 - Prohibits abortions after 20 weeks, strengthens informed consent, requires ultrasound before an abortion, requires abortionists to have admitting privileges at a local hospital, prohibits abortion coverage by qualified health plans under the federal health care reform law, and bans Medicaid funds from going to abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood.
• HB1474 - Requires that abortionists report abortions done on a girl under the age of 14 to the department of child services within 3 days of the abortion. Also requires that terminated pregnancy reports include the age of the father and the date that the report was received by the state.
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Prayers Save Lives
A few days before the spring 40 Days for Life campaign ended, a woman leaving the abortion mill stopped to talk with a group of Holy Cross College students and others who were praying in front of the building. She showed them an ultrasound picture of her baby and declared “I didn’t do it.” One of the students then accompanied her to the nearby Women’s Care Center.
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Knights of Columbus Succeed with Ultrasound Initiative
Thanks to all who contributed to the Knights of Columbus Council 4263 effort to buy an ultrasound machine for the Women's Care Center on north Ironwood Drive near the abortion mill. The K of C met their goal and the new ultrasound equipment has been ordered.
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Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our 1st Annual Teen Essay Contest (l to r) Aubrey Nicks, First Baptist Christian School; Mark J. Philson, John Glenn High School; Tyler Olkowski, Marian High School; Michael Nolan, Corpus Christi School; Maggie Feighery, St. Anthony De Padua School; and, Catherine Hope Sullivan, St. Josephs High School.
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Obama Reaffirms Pro-Abortion Commitment
On Saturday, Jan. 22, President Barack Obama celebrated the 38th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, which has now led to more than 53 million abortions. The president reaffirmed his strong commitment to keeping abortion legal by releasing the following statement:
“Today marks the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that protects women’s health and reproductive freedom, and affirms a fundamental principle: that government should not intrude on private family matters. I am committed to protecting this constitutional right. I also remain committed to policies, initiatives, and programs that help prevent unintended pregnancies, support pregnant women and mothers, encourage healthy relationships, and promote adoption. And on this anniversary, I hope that we will recommit ourselves more broadly to ensuring that our daughters have the same rights, the same freedoms, and the same opportunities as our sons to fulfill their dreams.”
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New Billboards on Ironwood
Billboards sponsored by St. Joseph County Right to Life on north Ironwood Dr. in South Bend.
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Planned Parenthood of Indiana Releases 2010 Annual Report
Planned Parenthood of Indiana has released its 2010 annual report and the numbers are startling. According to the report, chemical and surgical abortions done by Indiana's largest abortion provider increased by more than 2%, which means 128 more children were aborted in 2010 than in 2009. The report also reveals an annual revenue of over $15 million, including more than $2 million in government contracts and grants.
Planned Parenthood also boasts of 5 adoption referrals, making a total of 7 adoption referrals since 2006. That makes its ratio of adoption referrals to abortions an appalling 1 adoption referral for every 3,500 abortions. To see Planned Parenthood of Indiana’s 2010 annual report, click here.
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Unplanned Now Available
Unplanned is a unique exposé of Planned Parenthood. This recently released book was written by Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic manager. After assisting during an abortion, she left Planned Parenthood with a changed heart and mind. The book provides a behind-the-scenes look into the abortion business that only a former abortion proponent can offer. Unplanned is now available at bookstores across Indiana and online. _________________________________________________________
More Abortionists Doing Late-Term Abortions
A recently released report by the Guttmacher Institute entitled "Abortion Incidence and Access to Services in the United States, 2008" points out that there is a 3% increase in the number of abortionists willing to do abortions past the 20-week mark. In addition, the report reveals that usage of the RU-486 chemical abortion method skyrocketed by 24%. To see the report, click here.
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Thanks to our 2010 "Life is Precious" Dinner Sponsors:
Bob & Judi Hurst
The Kendzicky Lothary Group
St. Joe County Right to Life is a prolife organization serving South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, New Carlisle, Bremen, Notre Dame, Osceola, Walkerton, North Liberty, Lakeville, Wyatt, and all communities in St. Joseph and surrounding Indiana and Michigan counties.