Don't Miss October Baby!
October Baby successfully opened in theaters on March 23. We urge everyone to see this movie about the beauty of life and horrors of abortion. Click here to see the trailer.
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2012 Respect Life Prayer Dinner
The 2012 Respect Life Prayer Dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 17 at the new Kroc Center in South Bend. The evening will feature a buffet dinner, prayers led by local clergy, music by the Washington High School Gospel Choir, and presentation of awards to the winners of the 2nd Annual Right-to-Life Teen Essay Contest. If you would like to attend the dinner, please get your reservation in early. This event draws more people every year, and seating is limited. Priests, ministers, and other clergy and religious are admitted free. All others are asked for a $20 donation to help cover the cost of the meal.
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21st Annual "Life is Precious" Dinner Set
Nationally renowned pro-life speaker Star Parker will give the keynote address at the 2012 Annual "Life is Precious" Dinner on October 4 at the Century Center in South Bend. Ms. Parker is the founder and president of CURE, the Coalition on Urban Renewal and Education. 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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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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2011 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 the recent anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, President Barak Obama again reaffirmed his support of unlimited and unregulated abortion. "I remain committed to protecting a woman's right to choose and this fundamental consitutional right," the president said. He referred to the supreme court decision that legalized abortion as "historic." The president has also reaffirmed his commitment to Planned Parenthood.
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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 2011 "Life is Precious" Dinner Sponsors:
Bob & Judi Hurst
Mark & Laura Jamrog
Dan & Petra Farrell
The Kendzicky Lothary Group
Catholic Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend
Counsel Oak Financial, Raymond James & Assoc.
Gurley Leep Automotive Family
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.