Chancery Bulletin - Diocese of Madison

Chancery
Bulletin
June 2015
Diocese of Madison
Important Dates
Table of Contents
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Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
[Corpus Christi]
June 7, 2015
Transitional Diaconate Ordinations
June 5, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Monona
Flag Day
June 14, 2015
Father’s Day
June 21, 2015
Presbyteral Ordinations
June 26, 2015 at 7:30 pm
St. Maria Goretti Church
Madison
Presbyteral Assembly XXXV
September 20-23, 2015
Chula Vista Resort
Wisconsin Dells
1. Stewardship & Development:
 June Offertory Report
2. Worship:
 Choral Reading Flyer
3. Schools:
 The Development Workshop Series
4.
Evangelization & Catechesis:
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LTMTP Flyer
Marriage & Family - Summary File
World Meeting of the Family [WMOF]
WMOF June Homily Ideas
WMOF June Sample Bulletin Article
God’s Plan Facilitator Training
Marriage Preparation Recruitment
NFP Classes
5. Vicar General:
 Pastoral Handbook Changes
 Intercessions for Life
6. Priests for Life
2014/2015 Monthly Report of Offertory Income
Parish Name: ___________________________City: ______________________________
Prepared By: ______________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone: _____________________ Email Address: _________________________
Diocesan Sponsored Program:  Offertory only
 Time, Talent, and Treasure
 Not currently participating in a program
Month of June, 2015
Weekends
Included
Offertory
Income
This month in
2015:
four weekends
May 30-31, Jun 6-7,
13-14, 20-21, 27-28
$
This month in
2014:
four weekends
May 31–June 1,
7-8, 14-15, 21-22,
28-29
$
Offertory Total
Increase \
Decrease:
$
Percentage
Increase
Decrease
%
Please email, fax, or mail this report to Office of Stewardship & Development.
If you would like to receive this form in an electronic version by e-mail,
or have any other questions please contact:
Office of Stewardship & Development
Diocese of Madison
Office of Stewardship and Development
Phone - 608-821-3039
Fax - 608-821-3139
E-mail – stewardship@straphael.org
CHORAL MUSIC
READING SESSION
Music for the Liturgical Year
for Unison Choirs, Two-part
Choirs, SAB, and SATB.
Please register by July 27 so
that we have music for all
participants. Each participant
will receive a free packet of
music (limit of 4 per parish).
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015
Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center
702 South High Point Road in Madison
The O’Connor Center is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible.
7-9 p.m. | No registration fee
Call (608) 821-3080 or complete this form and email, fax or mail to the Office of Worship.
Please register by July 27, 2015.
Name
Parish Name and City/Town
Choir Director’s Name
Your Email or Phone Number
Do you have any special needs?
o Large-Print Material
o Assistive-Listening Receiver
o Other (please specify on back)
SAVE THE DATES
www.developmentinnovations360.com
Diocese of Madison
THE DIOCESE OF MADISON – OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Presents…
The Development Playbook Workshop Series
“Essential Strategies to Sustain Operational Vitality and Engage More People”
Workshop Overview
As Operational Vitality is essential for every Catholic school, this dynamic workshop entitled, “The
Development Playbook Workshop Series – Essential Strategies to Sustain Operational Vitality and Engage
More People,” addresses key Development issues and provides innovative, workable solutions. Presented
over five sessions by Bernard Dumond, President and CEO of Development Innovations 360, each school is
encouraged to bring a group of leaders ready to experience Development success.
Workshop Dates and Topics are as follows. Each session is organized around key strategies (plays) and
there are important assignments to be completed by each school team. The location/s of the workshops to
be announced. Note: there is no cost to register for or attend these workshops.
Session #1: September 23, 2015 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Development
Operational Vitality
Session #2: November 11, 2015 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fundraising
Annual Fund Drive
Session #3: February 17, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Marketing and Communication
Enrollment
Session #4: March 9, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Strategic Enrollment Management
Session #5: May 4, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Engaging More People
Development
To register your team to attend this dynamic series, please RSVP as soon as possible with
the number of participants from your parish/school. Contact The Office of Catholic
Schools. schools@madisondiocese.org 608-821-3163 or 608-821-3180
LORD, TEACH ME TO PRAY
A Three-Part Spiritual Journey with St. Ignatius of Loyola
Day and evening sessions offered in several locations. See reverse side of flyer for registration information!
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Part 1: Praying
Christian Virtues
Part 2: My 19th
Annotation
Part 3: Discernment
&Gifts of the Spirit
Praying Christian Virtues will
introduce you to the meditative
and contemplative way of prayer
devised by St. Ignatius of Loyola,
enabling you to further develop
your prayer life. This 12 week
program is facilitated in a group
setting, meets for 2 hours once a
week, and requires fifteen
minutes of daily prayer on
assigned
scriptures.
(No
prerequisites)
This communal approach allows
you to do the full Spiritual
Exercises of St. Ignatius of
Loyola. You will pray for all the
graces that are offered while
experiencing the direction of the
Holy Spirit through weekly Faith
Sharing on your daily prayer.
This 30 week program is
facilitated in a group setting,
meets for 2 hours once a week,
and requires thirty to forty-five
minutes of daily prayer on
assigned scriptures. (Part 1 is a
prerequisite.)
Through catechesis on the Gifts
of the Holy Spirit, praying St.
Ignatius’ Rules of Discernment,
and weekly Faith Sharing on your
daily prayer, you will experience
the grace of growing in
sensitivity to God’s presence,
enabling you to become more
responsive to His daily call. This
14 week program is facilitated in
a group setting, meets for 2 hours
once a week, and requires fortyfive to sixty minutes of daily
prayer on assigned scriptures.
(Parts 1 and 2 are prerequisites.)
CALL FOR INFORMATION
Menomonee Falls/Milwaukee area
Deanna Scholz, 414-353-7154
gypsyscholz@yahoo.com
Generally Wisconsin
Judy Clark, 262-251-2967
J1Clark@wi.rr.com
Madison area
Cathy Lins, 608-643-3563 (cell 608-469-3980)
clins@tds.net
Marie Lins, 608-821-3160 (cell 608-469-3982)
marie.lins@straphael.org
For more information visit:
lordteachmetopray.com
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A $20 Donation at first session is appreciated!
Were not our
hearts burning
within us? Luke 24:32
Lord, Teach Me To Pray is a three‐part Ignatian Prayer series developed to meet the desire for ongoing spiritual growth; for an appropriate response to the call to holiness; and for a deeper commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord. In facilitated faith‐sharing communities, the Lord, himself, teaches us to pray. Each part must be taken in succession. Day and evening groups are available in several locations in various areas. Groups are organized for men only or women only.
LORD,
TEACH ME TO PRAY
A Three-Part Prayer Series
with St. Ignatius of Loyola
“…to know more clearly God’s
Incarnate Word in order to adhere to
Him more willingly because of His
incredible goodness toward me.”
(St. Ignatius of Loyola)
~ June 2015 ~
Marriage & Family Programs
(Marriage Prep, Marriage Enrichment,
Natural Family Planning and Theology of the Body)
World Meeting of Families
The 8th World Meeting of Families will take place in Philadelphia this
September. To prepare for this momentous event, we continue to promote
some excellent materials that can help parishes bring awareness to the event
and especially to the beauty of Christian Marriage. See enclosed flyers for more
details.
In particular, the following two resources are provided for parish use in June 2015:
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WMOF Homily Ideas for June 2015 - #1 Created for Joy
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WMOF Bulletin Reflections for June 2015 - #1 Created for Joy
Facilitator Training - God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage
The next Facilitator training for married couples to lead the God’s Plan
program will be held:
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Friday-Saturday Training – July 24-25, 2015
Please help recruit a couple or two from your parish to present the
Church’s beautiful teaching on authentic marital love and sexuality to the engaged.
The session will be held at the Bishop O’Connor Center. For more information, see enclosed
flyer or go to www.madisondiocese.org/mp, and click on “Join the MP Team.”
Marriage Prep Recruitment
Recruitment is a top priority this year. It is our facilitators who make this program the success it has been
and we are always striving to bring in new couples who are eager to serve the engaged couples of the
Diocese of Madison. If you know of anyone with the potential to facilitate MP days please contact Beth
Ulaszek.
Spanish Marriage Preparation
The Marriage Prep program has scheduled Spanish classes for Real Life, Real Love and God’s Plan
programs. The 2015 dates are:
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Real Life, Real Love: January 31; October 24
God’s Plan: Feb. 28; September 26
More information, dates and registration can be found at www.madisondiocese.org/mp. If you know of
Spanish-speaking couples interesting in getting involved in volunteering for marriage ministry, please
contact Andy Galvin.
Upcoming NFP Classes
NFP classes for spring 2015 are now available. For the schedule, or for information about NFP, the
methods offered and the cost of classes, go to www.madisondiocese.org/nfp. If you have any questions,
contact Morgan Smith at (608) 821-3141 or nfp@straphael.org .
Marriage Preparation & Natural Family Planning Contact Information
Andy Galvin
Marriage & Family Coordinator
608-821-4517 / andy.galvin@straphael.org
Morgan Smith
Natural Family Planning Coordinator
608-821-3134 / morgan.smith@madisondiocese.org
Beth Ulaszek
Marriage & Family Associate Coordinator
608-821-3026
Parish Resources
for the Diocese of Madison
Starting in June, the Marriage & Family Program will be sharing a number of resources to parishes to
promote this important event and bring ever greater awareness
to the beauty and importance of Christian Marriage and Family.
Check out the resources below and incorporate them into your upcoming year!
All of the resources listed below can be found at www.madisondiocese.org/wmof.
1. Preparatory Catechesis – Love is our Mission: the Family Fully Alive
The catechesis plays a central role for the World Meeting event. It is an
easy to read booklet highlighting 10 themes of the Church’s teaching on
sexuality, marriage and family. Available online for free or for purchase at
Our Sunday Visitor.
Available online for free are study guides are for small groups and lesson
plans for middle school and high school students. It is a great way to
engage parishioners in the content of the WMOF event.
2. Catholic Herald Reflections: Starting in June, we will provide a
monthly article highlighted one of the 10 themes of the Preparatory Catechesis of the World
Meeting of Families. A new theme will be introduced each month, ending in March 2016. We
hope that parishes will highlight the same themes each month through homilies, bulletins and
on their webpages.
June 2015
Created for Joy
November 2015
All Love Bears Fruit
July 2015
The Mission of Love
December 2015
Light in a Dark World
August 2015
The Meaning of Human Sexuality
January 2016
September 2015
Two Become One
February 2016
October 2015
Creating the Future
March 2016
A Home for the
Wounded Heart
Mother, Teacher, Family:
Nature & Role of Church
Choosing Life
3. Monthly Homily Ideas: We highly encourage clergy to consider dedicating one Sunday
homily a month to the monthly theme of the WMOF Catechesis. Sample homilies have been
developed by Dr. Peter Colosi, Associate Professor at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in
Wynnewood, PA.
4. Bulletin Reflections by theme: Short reflections have been written for bulletins for each
of the 10 themes. Meant to fit in one column of a typical parish bulletin
5. Bulletin Announcements: Sample bulletin announcements about the event are available.
Meant to bring awareness to the event and particular elements, they are limited to a
paragraph.
6. Mass Intentions: Consider monthly Mass intentions for Sunday Masses. Samples are
provided.
7. Prayer Cards: Prayer cards containing the official prayer and Icon for the World Meeting of
Families are available from Our Sunday Visitor. Parishes are asking parishioners to pray the
prayer immediately following Mass as a way of preparing for the September event.
8. Customized Materials from Our Sunday Visitor: Brochures, banners and other
products customized for parishes are also available.
All of the above resources can be found at www.madisondiocese.org/wmof, listed under the “For
Parishes” heading at the bottom of the page. The www.worldmeeting2015.org site is also excellent
and includes lots of other materials of interest.
If you have any questions about the materials or are in need of additional ideas, please contact Andy
Galvin at andy.galvin@straphael.org or (608) 821-4517.
Homily Ideas 10 Monthly Themes of World Meeting of Families Preparatory Catechesis The following reflections were developed by the Archdiocee of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization. More information can be found at http://www.phillyevang.org/wp‐
content/uploads/2014/07/November2014‐Bulletin.pdf To help prepare for the momentous occasion of the World Meeting of Families, a Preparatory
Catechesis entitled Love is Our Mission, The Family Fully Alive was prepared. To help parishioners
reflect upon the content of this catechesis, we invite all parishes to reflect on one chapter a month
from June 2014 until March 2016. Here are the 10 Monthly Themes:
June 2015:
July 2015:
August 2015:
September 2015:
October 2015:
November 2015:
December 2015:
January 2016:
February 2016:
March 2016:
Homily Ideas_DOM Created for joy
The mission of love
The meaning of human sexuality
Two become one
Creating the future
All love bears fruit
Light in a dark world
A home for the wounded heart
Mother, teacher, family: the nature and role of the Church
Choosing life
1 Last Updated: 5/28/2015 To assist clergy in highlighting these monthly themes in their parish, the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization published a set of suggestions for homilies, which
clergy might consider weaving into their Sunday homily, tying it into the Gospel message.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has also developed half-page bulletin reflections for each month.
These can be found in a separate document located at www.madisondiocese.org/wmof.
Author: Peter J. Colosi, PhD, Associate Professor of Moral Theology, St. Charles Borromeo
Seminary, Wynnewood PA
Homily Ideas_DOM 2 Last Updated: 5/28/2015 June 2015 - Chapter 1: Created for Joy
Jesus
Jesus is the source of everything. We have to know him personally. He wants to be in a personal
relationship with you.
Pope Francis has emphasized the joy of the Gospel, and has reminded us that this joy is rooted in
each person’s personal relationship with Jesus. In the first section of his Apostolic Exhortation,
The Joy of the Gospel, he writes:
I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter
with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them; I ask all of you to
do this unfailingly each day. No one should think that this invitation is not meant for him
or her, since no one is excluded from the joy brought by the Lord…Here we find the
source and inspiration of all our efforts at evangelization. For if we have received the love
which restores meaning to our lives, how can we fail to share that love with others?
Let us each ask ourselves about our relationship with Jesus. Do we ask him to be part of our
lives, do we spend deliberate time in prayer, do we share with him openly our worries and
concerns, do we thank him for creating us, for dying on the cross for us? Do we feel we know
him personally? Do we believe we can know him personally? Do we experience personally how
much he loves us?
Community
God is a Trinity of three Persons. We are made in the image and likeness of God. Therefore all
of us are meant to live in communion with others and to be a gift to others in whatever state of
life we find ourselves. As Pope Benedict XVI said, “It is love that makes the human person the
authentic image of the Blessed Trinity, [the] image of God.”
Morality
The first line of the first paragraph of the World Meeting of Families Preparatory Catechesis
reads: “Catholic teaching about marriage and family flows from the heart of our faith.” The
Catholic Church has many moral teachings, and many of these relate to marriage and family life.
Over the next months we will also discuss these. Various scripture verses refer to Jesus’
teachings on marriage and sexual morality (Mt 19:3-12; Mk 10:2-12; 1 Cor 6:16; Eph 5:32). In
these passages, Jesus leads our minds back “to the beginning”, that is, to the Book of Genesis. In
Genesis, we find that at the heart of God’s creation is the creation of human beings as male and
female, who are meant to become one flesh as husband and wife, and to raise up a family. Sexual
Homily Ideas_DOM 3 Last Updated: 5/28/2015 activity outside of this context is not part of God’s plan, but within this context, spousal love,
human sexuality, and family life become a source of happiness – even in the midst of the
sufferings and trials of life – and a great and indispensable contribution to the goodness and
health of society.
Behind every “no” in the difficult task of discerning between good and evil, there shines a
great “yes” to the recognition of the dignity and inalienable value of every single and
unique human being called into existence. (Dignitas Personae, 36; CDF)
The moral teachings of the Church, especially the Church’s teachings on marriage and family,
are rooted in God’s loving plan for us, and they are a source of deep happiness and human
flourishing. In order to live these teachings in a way that we experience these beautiful fruits, it
is helpful to understand the “why” behind them. The Preparatory Catechism helps us understand
the “why.” I encourage you to discuss the catechism in your families or in reading groups.
It is not possible to live the moral teachings of the Church without the grace of God and the
warmth and practical support of Christian community. During this year as we prepare for the
World Meeting of Families and to welcome the Pope to Philadelphia, let us “meet the Pope half
way” by putting in this small effort to read one of these short chapters per month and grow in the
knowledge of our faith by discussing the readings with family and friends. I will do my part by
discussing each chapter during one homily per month, and I welcome your thoughts and
reflections as we proceed together towards this wonderful and hopeful event. [include here
information about your parish’s plans to study the catechism]
Homily Ideas_DOM 4 Last Updated: 5/28/2015 Bulletin Reflections 10 Monthly Themes of World Meeting of Families Preparatory Catechesis The following reflections were developed by the Archdiocee of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization. More information can be found at http://www.phillyevang.org/wp‐
content/uploads/2014/07/November2014‐Bulletin.pdf Each bulletin reflection is sized to fit in one column of a parish bulletin. Parishes also have the option of using this text to design their own bulletin inserts. Introduction for each month: In order to help us prepare for the World Meeting of Families and the anticipated visit from Pope Francis, a catechism on family life entitled, Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive, has been prepared. Each month for the next ten months, our parish will reflect on one chapter from this catechism. You can order a copy of this beautifully illustrated catechism and learn about the World Meeting of Families at WorldMeeting2015.org. Bulletin Reflections_DOM 1 Last Updated: 5/25/2015 June 2015: Chapter 1: Created For Joy
“Love is Our Mission” because love is our origin and destiny. Created in the image of God, a
human being is created for communion, which means that loving God and neighbor is the reason
for our existence. Catholics believe these things because of Jesus, our bedrock and cornerstone.
Jesus suffered and yet persevered in love; he was crucified and yet rose again. In Jesus, we
believe that the Creator of the universe became one of us, revealing not only who God is, but
also who we are created to be and become. In a world of anxiety and doubt, Jesus is trustworthy.
When we follow Jesus, body and soul, even when it hurts and requires sacrifice, we are living
lives of integrity, for only in living this way will our lives coincide with the reason for our
existence. This brings us great joy. We sin and stumble, but the God we meet in Christ is faithful
even when we are not. God’s forgiveness is a gift that gives us back to ourselves, enabling us to
embrace our mission and destiny anew. Catholic sacraments and moral teachings serve this
destiny. The sacraments are a genuine encounter with Christ, while the moral teachings show
what Christ-like love looks like in particular situations. Catholic life summons us to heroism and
adventure even in ordinary daily life. The world is charged with the beauty and grace of God,
and neighbors who need our love and kindness are all around us. Please keep reading the Love Is
Our Mission catechism for more! ~ Dr. Christopher C. Roberts, editor, Love is Our Mission
Preparatory Catechism
Did you know? The World Meeting of Families event was established by Pope St. John Paul II
in 1994. It is held every three years in cities across the world. 2015 is the first time it will be in
the United States. Its goals are (1) to strengthen family bonds and (2) to give witness to the
fundamental role of the family in society. Learn more at www.worldmeeting2015.org.
Bulletin Reflections_DOM 2 Last Updated: 5/25/2015 God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage Facilitator Training - 2015
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It is diocesan policy that engaged couples take either the MP Weekend Retreat or the two seminars listed below
(God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage and Real Life, Real Love).
NFP Classes are also highly recommended – Class schedule is listed on reverse side.
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Jan. 2-4, 2015
Apr. 24-26, 2015
MP Weekend Retreat, Camp Gray, Baraboo
MP Weekend Retreat, Durward’s Glen, Baraboo
Weekends start at 6:00 pm on Friday and end at 2pm on Sunday.
Cost: $245/couple (incl. lodging, meals & materials)
MP Seminars
Sun. Sept. 21
Oct. 4
Oct. 11
Nov. 8
Nov. 11 & 12
Jan. 3
Jan. 10
Jan. 27 & 29
Sun. Feb. 1
Feb. 7
Feb. 21
Mar. 7
Mar. 21
Sun. Mar. 29
Apr. 11
Apr. 18
Apr. 25
Sun. May 3
May 5 & 7
May 16
June 6
St. Ann, Stoughton
Holy Mother of Consolation,
Oregon
St. Joseph, Baraboo
St. Francis Xavier, Cross Plains
St. Mary, Platteville
St. John Vianney, Janesville
St. Dennis, Madison
St. Peter, Madison
St. Joseph, Ft. Atkinson
Diocesan Center, West Madison*
St. Mary, Pardeeville
St. Mary, Platteville
St. Francis Xavier, Cross Plains
St. Olaf, DeForest
St. Bernard, Middleton
Immaculate Conception, Kieler
St. Mary, Portage
St. Bernard, Madison
St. John Vianney, Janesville
St. Clare of Assisi, Monroe
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Monona
St. Thomas Aquinas, Madison
St. Christopher, Verona
Spring 2015
Sun. Sept. 7
Sept. 20
Real Life, Real Love Seminars
Fall 2014
God’s Plan for a Joy Filled Marriage Seminars
Sun. Sept. 7
Sept. 27
Oct. 11
Oct. 25
Nov. 1
Nov. 15
Dec. 6
Jan. 17
Feb. 7
Sun. Feb. 15
Feb. 21
Feb. 28
Mar. 14
Sun. Mar. 15
Mar. 28
Apr. 18
Sun. Apr. 19
Apr. 22 & 23
May 2
Sun. May 17
May 23
June 13
June 16 & 18
St. Clement, Lancaster
Queen of Peace, Madison
Sacred Hearts, Sun Prairie
St. Cecilia, Wisconsin Dells
Our Lady of Assumption, Beloit
St. Thomas Aquinas, Madison
St. Bernard, Watertown
St. Maria Goretti, Madison
Queen of Peace, Madison
St. Joseph, Baraboo
St. Charles Borromeo, Cassville
St. Albert the Great, Sun Prairie
St. Mary, Milton
Good Shepherd (St. Joseph site),
Madison
St. Ann, Stoughton
St. Cecilia, Wisconsin Dells
St. Clement, Lancaster
St. Dennis, Madison
St. John the Baptist, Waunakee
St. Patrick, Cottage Grove
Our Lady of Assumption, Beloit
St. Peter, Ashton
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
* Classes at the Diocesan Center will be held on the West side of Madison - exact address will be announced in July.
Saturdays: 8:30am - 4:30pm / Sundays: 12:00pm - 6:30pm
Weeknights: 5:45pm to 9:30pm
(Unless otherwise noted)
Cost: All classes are $60 per couple
(incl. lunch/dinner & materials)
Saturdays: 8:30am - 3:30pm / Sundays: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Weeknights: 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Cost: $40 per couple (incl. lunch/dinner & materials)
$25/couple on Sundays (lunch not included)
Register Online for MP Classes at www.madisondiocese.org/mp
Or by calling (608) 821-3175
Advance registration is required and session size is limited. Register early!
V. 2
Natural Family Planning Classes
Couples of child-bearing age are highly encouraged to take a Natural Family Planning class at least three months before their wedding.
Select one of the following methods (“Creighton Model FertilityCare System” or “Couple to Couple League”). More information about the
method options is available on our website.
Creighton Model FertilityCare System
Couple to Couple League (CCL)
Attend one of the following 90 min. Introductory Sessions:
Aug. 5, 6pm
Aug. 21, 6pm
University Ave., Madison*
BOC, Madison
Attend all three 120 min. sessions in one of the following
series:
Sept. 15, 6pm
Sept. 2, 6pm
Sept. 25, 6pm
Sept. 19, 7pm
BOC, Madison
University Ave., Madison*
BOC, Madison
St. Patrick, Cottage Grove
Jan. 15, Feb. 19, AND March 12: 7:30pm
or March 19, April 16, AND May 14: 7:30 pm
St. John Vianney, Janesville
Oct. 13, 7pm
Oct. 17, 7pm
Oct. 23, 7pm
BOC, Madison
St. Patrick, Cottage Grove
BOC, Madison
Nov. 3, 7pm
Nov. 10, 7pm
Nov. 14, 7pm
Nov. 20, 7pm
Eastside, Madison*
BOC, Madison
Cottage Grove
BOC, Madison
Dec. 1, 7pm
Dec. 1, 7pm
Dec. 12, 7pm
BOC, Madison
Eastside, Madison*
St. Patrick, Cottage Grove
Jan. 5, 6pm
Jan. 5, 7pm
Jan. 16, 7pm
BOC, Madison
Eastside, Madison*
St. Patrick, Cottage Grove
Feb. 2, 7pm
Feb. 20, 7pm
Eastside, Madison
St. Patrick, Cottage Grove
March 2, 7pm
March 13, 7pm
March 16, 6pm
March 27, 7pm
Eastside, Madison*
BOC, Madison
near UW Hospital, Madison*
St. Patrick, Cottage Grove
April 6, 7pm
April 10, 7pm
April 17, 7pm
April 20, 6pm
Eastside, Madison*
BOC, Madison
St. Patrick, Cottage Grove
near UW Hospital, Madison*
May 4, 7pm
May 8, 7pm
May 17, 7pm
May 18, 6pm
May 21, 6pm
Eastside, Madison*
BOC, Madison
St. Patrick, Cottage Grove
near UW Hospital, Madison*
BOC, Madison
June 1, 7pm
Eastside, Madison*
July 6, 7pm
Eastside Madison*
*classes marked with an * take place at the instructor’s home
BOC = Bishop O’Connor Center, Madison (702 S. High Point Rd)
Cost: $60 per couple, includes 90 minute Introductory Class and
materials. Individual follow-up sessions will be scheduled with the
instructor at $35 per follow-up.
March 7, 10am (Classes #2 & 3 TBD at Class 1)
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monona
March 14, April 11, AND May 9: 9am
St. Mary, Bloomington
March 28, April 25, AND May 30: 10am
Bishop O'Connor Center, Madison
April 11, 2pm (Classes #2 & 3 TBD at Class 1)
St. Andrew, Verona
Contact the NFP Office if you’d like to join a class that has already
started. Winter/Spring 2015 CCL class dates to be announced at
Cost: $140 per couple for the full 3-class series, materials, and a year
membership which includes a bi-monthly magazine and
consultations as needed.
the end of 2014. Check the NFP website for updated schedule.
NFP 101: The Basics
Consider starting your NFP journey by taking an NFP 101 Class
together to learn the basics of NFP, its effectiveness, the science &
theology behind it, and an overview of the different methods.
Saturday 10-11:30 am
June 21
July 19
Aug. 16
Oct. 25
Nov. 15
Dec. 13
Jan. 17
Feb. 21
Mar. 21
Apr. 25
May 23
June 20
BOC, Madison
BOC, Madison
BOC, Madison
St. Dennis, Madison
BOC, Madison
St. Dennis, Madison
BOC, Madison
St. Dennis, Madison
BOC, Madison
St. Dennis, Madison
BOC, Madison
St. Dennis, Madison
Friday 5-6:30 pm
July 25
Nov. 7
Dec. 5
Jan. 9
Feb. 13
Mar. 6
Apr. 10
May 8
June 5
BOC, Madison
BOC, Madison
BOC, Madison
BOC, Madison
BOC, Madison
BOC, Madison
BOC, Madison
BOC, Madison
BOC, Madison
Cost: $10/couple
Register Online for NFP Classes at www.madisondiocese.org/MP
Or by calling (608) 821-3134
Advance registration is required, class size is limited. Register early!
For those unable to attend the above classes due to location or scheduling conflicts,
please see our website, www.madisondiocese.org/nfp for information on how to learn NFP from home.
Upcoming NFP Classes
Ovulation Methods
Creighton Model Fertility Care
Select only one of the following 90 min. Introductory Sessions*:
DANE COUNTY
Monona (At Instructor,s Home)
Instructor: Meredith Meinholz
June 20, August 21, September 18
July by appointment only
Madison - East Side (instructor's home, near St. Dennis Parish)
Instructor: Alison Hetue
June 1, July 6, August 3, September 14
Want to learn Creighton but the classes above don't work for you? Instructors in Madison, Cottage
Grove, and Mount Horeb also available by appointment and some instructors are willing to teach longdistance via webcam. If none of the dates/locations above work for you, please contact the NFP Office to
schedule something that does.
*After the Intro Session, a series of approx. eight individual follow-up sessions will be scheduled between
you and the instructor over the course of about a year. For more information on the Creighton Model
teaching schedule, click here.
Sympto-Thermal Methods
Couple to Couple League (CCL)
The Couple to Couple League classes are a series of three classes. Some of the dates listed are for the first
class only, and the second and third dates will be determined with you and the instructors. Questions about
CCL schedule? Please contact Mary Mead, the CCL Coordinator at: meadmt@sbcglobal.net
DANE COUNTY
Madison - Bishop O'Connor Center
Instructors: Jeff & Erin Heller
Saturday, May 30th @ 10am (Bishop O'Connor Center)
Saturday, December 12th @ 10am (Bishop O'Connor Center)
Monona - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Instructors: Jesse & Molly Czech
Saturday, October 10th @ 10am (Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monona)
JEFFERSON COUNTY
* En Español *
Waterloo - Holy Family School (387 S. Monroe St. Waterloo, WI 53594)
Instructores: Dr. Andy y Blossom Wright
Una serie de 3 clases:
Clase 1: domingo 25 de enero,
Clase 2: domingo 1 de marzo,
y Clase 3: domingo 22 de marzo
De las 3:00 a las 6:00 de la tarde
* Registrarse con: Fr. Jorge Miramontes al 920-478-2032, deje mensaje si no lo encuentra
GRANT COUNTY
Bloomington - St. Mary Parish
Instructors: Doug & Rita White
RICHLAND COUNTY
Richland Center - Richland Hospital
Instructors: Dr. Andy & Blossom Wright
Date TBD
ROCK COUNTY
Janesville - Near St. John Vianney Parish
Instructors: Tom & Elaine McDonald
Classes available by appointment. Please contact Elaine McDonald:
mcmorehart@gmail.com
Want to learn CCL but the classes above don't work for you? Instructors in Madison and Janesville
are available by appointment. CCL Virtual and Home Study courses are also available. Virtual Classes are
taken in real time online; Home Study courses allow you to learn from a book at your own pace and
schedule. Contact the NFP Office for more information or visit www.ccli.org Click here to see the upcoming
Virtual Class schedule.
CCL Postpartum Class
Pregnant or postpartum couples that have already completed at least two of the three CCL Main Class
sessions (via face-to-face class, Virtual class, or Home Study) can join this three hour class to learn more
about NFP in the Postpartum phase and how breastfeeding impacts fertility. If none of the options below
work for you, please contact the NFP Office to set up a private Postpartum consultation. Select only one of
the following dates:
Madison - Bishop O'Connor Center
Instructors: Jeff and Erin Heller
Janesville - Near St. John Vianney Parish
Instructors: Tom and Elaine McDonald
Northwest Family Services
You can learn this Sympto-Thermal method through a comprehensive Online course at your own pace and
schedule. Those taking the Online course are connected with a Northwest Family Services instructor via
email to guide them, answer questions, and do chart reviews. Visit the website for the Diocese of La
Crosse for more information and to register.
Not sure which method to choose?
NFP 101: The Basics
Questioning if NFP will work for you? Partner not convinced? Come to an NFP 101 Class for a 75 min.
general introduction to NFP, the science behind it, and how to choose a method. Cost: $10/couple, to be
paid at the time of the class. Choose one date:
DANE COUNTY
Madison - Bishop O'Connor Center
Instructor: Morgan Smith
March 21, May 23: 10am
or Feb. 13, March 6, April 10, May 8, or June 5: 5pm
Madison - St. Dennis Parish
Instructor: Morgan Smith
Feb. 21, April 25, or June 20: 10am Wisconsin Pastoral Handbook Changes
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Intercessions for Life
June 7th
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
(Corpus Christi)
For those at the end of their lives:
May the most precious Body and Blood of Christ
comfort them as they prepare to enter into eternal life;
We pray to the Lord:
June 14th
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
For those who doubt the value of their lives:
May they rest in the awareness that they are infinitely loved
and that God has a plan for their lives;
We pray to the Lord:
June 21st
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
For fathers who struggle:
May the love of Jesus inspire them
to love their children unconditionally;
We pray to the Lord:
June 28th
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
For all those who are sick and for people with disabilities:
May they be loved and supported
in word and action by their
friends, family, and parish community;
We pray to the Lord:
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Bulletin Briefs
“The fundamental human right, the presupposition of every other right, is the right to life itself. This is
true of life from the moment of conception until its natural end. Abortion, consequently, cannot be a
human right – it is the very opposite. It is ‘a deep wound in society.’”
— Pope Benedict XVI, September 7, 2007
Meeting with the Authorities and the Diplomatic Corps,
© 2007 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.
“[S]ome behaviors are always wrong, always incompatible with our love of God and the dignity of the
human person. …Assisted suicide and euthanasia are not acts of mercy but acts that are never morally
acceptable.”
— Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities
USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities
www.bit.ly/ProLifePastoralPlan
“There is nothing more powerful than prayer and fasting in the battle for true justice in our country. It is
the hope of the bishops that these efforts will encourage real solidarity among all people who are standing
for the precious gifts of life, marriage and religious liberty.”
— Most Reverend Michael J. Sheridan, Bishop of Colorado Springs,
“The Bishop’s Voice: A Battle for True Justice,”
The Colorado Catholic Herald, January 18, 2013
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you
welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.”
— Matthew 25:35-36 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with
permission.)
“Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to
such as these.’”
— Matthew 19:14 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)
“Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God.
Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many
sparrows.”
— Luke 12:6-7 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)
Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty.
Visit www.usccb.org/pray. Join the Movement!
Copyright © 2015, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.
Palabra de Vida
Junio de 2015
Intercesiones por la Vida
7 de junio
Solemnidad de El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo
(Corpus Christi)
Por quienes están al final de la vida:
para que el preciosísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo
los consuele mientras se preparan para entrar a la vida eterna;
roguemos al Señor:
14 de junio
11º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Por quienes dudan del valor de su vida:
que descansen en conocimiento de que son infinitamente amados
y de que Dios tiene un plan para su vida;
roguemos al Señor:
21 de junio
12º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Por los padres que luchan:
que el amor de Jesús los inspire
a amar a sus hijos de manera incondicional;
roguemos al Señor:
28 de junio
13º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Por las personas enfermas y las afectadas por discapacidades:
para que sean amados y apoyados
con palabras y acciones por parte de sus
amigos, familiares y comunidad parroquial;
roguemos al Señor:
Palabra de Vida Junio de 2015
Citas para el boletín
“El derecho humano fundamental, el presupuesto de todos los demás derechos, es el derecho a la vida
misma. Esto vale para la vida desde el momento de la concepción hasta la muerte natural. En
consecuencia, el aborto no puede ser un derecho humano; es exactamente lo opuesto. Es una ‘profunda
herida social’”.
— Papa Benedicto XVI, 7 de septiembre de 2007
Encuentro con las autoridades y el cuerpo diplomático,
© 2007 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Se utiliza con permiso.
“Algunas conductas son siempre moralmente malas, siempre incompatibles con nuestro amor a Dios y a
la dignidad de la persona. …El suicidio asistido y la eutanasia no son actos de piedad, sino acciones
siempre inaceptables moralmente.
— Plan Pastoral para Actividades Provida
Comité para las Actividades Pro Vida de la USCCB
www.bit.ly/ProLifePastoralPlan
“No hay nada más poderoso que la oración y el ayuno en la batalla por la verdadera justicia en nuestro
país. Los obispos tienen la esperanza de que estos esfuerzos fomenten solidaridad verdadera entre todas
las personas que defienden los preciados dones de la vida, del matrimonio y de la libertad religiosa”.
— Reverendísimo Michael J. Sheridan, obispo de Colorado Springs,
“The Bishop’s Voice: A Battle for True Justice”,
The Colorado Catholic Herald, 18 de enero de 2013
“Porque estuve hambriento y me dieron de comer, sediento y me dieron de beber, era forastero y me
hospedaron, estuve desnudo y me vistieron, enfermo y me visitaron, encarcelado y fueron a verme.”
— Mateo 25,35-36
Leccionario I © 1976 Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica
de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Se usa con permiso.
Jesús les dijo: “Dejen a los niños y no les impidan que se acerquen a mí, porque de los que son como ellos
es el Reino de los cielos”.
— Mateo 19,14
Leccionario I © 1976 Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica
de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Se usa con permiso.
“¿No se venden cinco pajarillos por dos monedas? Sin embargo, ni de uno solo de ellos se olvida Dios; y
por lo que a ustedes toca, todos los cabellos de su cabeza están contados. No teman, pues, porque ustedes
valen mucho más que todos los pajarillos’’.
— Lucas 12,6-7
Leccionario I © 1976 Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica
de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Se usa con permiso.
Vida, matrimonio y libertad religiosa.
Visite www.usccb.org/reza. ¡Únase al Movimiento!
Copyright © 2015, Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados.
PRIESTS
FOR
LIFE
an outreach of Gospel of Life Ministries
Assisting God’s people to respond to the evils of abortion and euthanasia
May - June 2015
Vol.25
www.priestsforlife.org
Long-time Priests for Life Legislative Strategy Enacted!
On Tuesday, April 7, Governor Sam Brownback, a long time
friend of Priests for Life, signed into law in Kansas the “Unborn
Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act.” This is
the first of what we hope will be many similar laws across the
country, protecting children from the most common form of
second trimester abortion, called “D and E” (“Dilation and
Evacuation”). A similar law is also in effect in Oklahoma, and
other states have begun the process.
Since Congress passed the ban on partial-birth abortions in 2003,...
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focus on the fact that nothing destroys the family more than
abortion, and that family strength requires, first of all, that we
protect the family’s youngest members, and that we heal the wounds
of abortion.
Groups will be able to exhibit at the evening event and meet
pro-life activists and leaders from around the country and
around the world. Please mark your calendars, and find out
more at ProLifeWorldEvent.com.
Not just a book -- A Pro-life Manifesto!
“In Abolishing Abortion, Father Frank Pavone has written a
compelling and eloquent book about the importance of protecting
human life. It raises provocative questions not only about abortion’s
influence on this nation but also about the church’s role in defeating
the culture of death.” -- Gary Bauer, President, American Values
Brothers and Sisters,
I have been looking forward for a long time to tell you about
my new book, Abolishing Abortion, which is coming out this
August, published by Thomas Nelson/HarperCollins publishers.
In April 2015 Fr. Frank spoke at the Divine Mercy Conference in the
Archdiocese of New York, and here concelebrated the Mass with Archbishop
Allen Vigneron of Detroit.
Priests for Life To Hold Major Pro-life Event at
World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
Last summer, Priests for Life rallied national pro-life leaders, and
70 of them signed a letter to the Holy Father, to the Pontifical
Council for the Family, and to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
expressing excitement and support for the upcoming Eighth
World Meeting of Families, scheduled for September 22-27, and
culminating in a visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia.
In response to the interest of the pro-life leaders, the World
Meeting of Families granted to Priests for Life a slot on
Wednesday evening, Sept. 23, to have a pro-life event from 6
to 9 p.m. at the Philadelphia Convention Center, where the
other sessions of the World Meeting of Families will occur.
This event, involving a public presentation from 6 to 8 p.m.
and then a private reception of pro-life leaders from 8 to 9, will
Abolishing Abortion is a rallying cry to both Church and State,
and the individuals who belong to each, to end the ongoing
violence of abortion. It is a manifesto for the pro-life movement,
asserting that no task is more urgent than restoring protection
to the most basic right we have -- life.
While invoking the most fundamental principles of this movement
-- principles that shaped America at its founding and that are
also at the heart of the Gospel -- this book at the same time
invokes well-developed practical strategies that recognize the
value of incremental steps and psychologically compelling messaging.
This book points out that both Church and State have duties
toward human rights, and both have failed in the duty to protect
the children in the womb. This manifesto calls for the Church
to face its own self-censorship when it comes to politics and
elections. A sober assessment of the shaky basis of the Johnson
Amendment is combined with a direct and honest critique of
the way that the institutional Church exaggerates the dangers
of “losing its tax-exempt status.”
This book is a clear call for increased vigor, passion, and ...
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This newsletter is available by email, along with a bi-weekly column written by Fr. Frank. Subscribe free of charge at subscribe@priestsforlife.org
www.priestsforlife.org
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Our Board of Directors
Priests for Life is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of
Directors, elected by the current members of the Board. We
are proud of our Board members, who bring significant
financial, legal, political, ecclesiastical and pro-life experience
to their service of this apostolate.
Fr. Denis Wilde and Fr. Frank Pavone joined Archbishop Charles Chaput in
Philadelphia for Mass on March 31, the 10th anniversary of the death of Terri Schiavo.
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... priority in the task of ending abortion. It identifies specific
dynamics that account for the continuation of legal abortion,
as well as specific motives for confidence that we will eliminate this evil. It calls us to look at abortion in terms of victims
rather than just viewpoints, and bloodshed rather than just beliefs; moreover, it shows how the increasing testimonies of those
who have had abortions helps to break the perceived conflict
between the interests of the mother and those of the child.
Both Amazon at "CPMJTIJOH"CPSUJPODPN and Barnes &
Noble at "CPMJTIJOH"CPSUJPOPSH are already taking preorders
for this book. Please go there now and order some copies for
yourself and for others, and throw in a copy for your pastor as well.
Incidentally, the more preorders these companies get, the more
they will buy, and the more momentum the publisher will
have to make them available on a wider basis. Let’s make this
effort a big success, like the children deserve!
-- Fr. Frank Pavone
Pray with us for Life
PrayerCampaign.org is our prayer website. Visit there
often for prayer campaigns, intentions, and resources
May 2-10: Mother’s Day Novena
t'S'SBOL1BWPOFNational Director and Chairman of the
Board, Priests for Life
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t'S%FOJT(8JMEF04" Associate Director, Priests for Life
t'S%FOOJT$PPOFZPastor, St. Raphael Parish, Lehigh Acres, FL
t.JDIBFM/JFSWB Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase Prime Brokerage Division
t1BVM+PTFQI".BHBIJTSenior Vice President, Lazard Capital
Markets
t+BOFU.PSBOBExecutive Director, Priests for Life
t"OUIPOZ%F4UFGBOP Catholic author
t.BSL$SVUDIFSPresident and Founder, Life Dynamics, Inc.
t%S"MWFEB,JOHDirector, African-American Outreach,
Priests for Life
t%BWJE3PTBInsurance Agent and past candidate for Congress
in the 20th Congressional District of Texas
t"OESFX4NJUI State Director of the Texas Pro-Life Action
Team; former Communications Director for Respect Life Ministry
of the Diocese of Dallas
On March 24, the eve
of the 20th Anniversary
of the encyclical “The
Gospel of Life,” Fr.
Frank Pavone helped
lead a major prayer
service in Rome sponsored by the Vatican’s
Pontifical Council for
the Family.
Jubilee Year of Divine Mercy: It’s all about Life
Priests for Life welcomes with joy the news of the Extraordinary
Jubilee Year of Mercy, to begin on December 8, 2015 and continue
until November, 2016. Shortly after the announcement,
Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, spoke
at a major Divine Mercy Conference in the Archdiocese of
New York and also interviewed, for our EWTN program
Defending Life, some of the Church’s top experts on Divine
Mercy who were present there: Father Seraphim Michalenko,
MIC, Fr. Kazimierez Chwalek, MIC, and Dr. Robert Stackpole.
May 14 - May 24: Pentecost Novena for Life
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June 13-21: Father’s Day Novena
June 26-July 4: Prayer of Thanks for our Nation’s
Independence
May intention: That the unborn be remembered at
graduation ceremonies nationwide.
June intention: That post-abortion ministries may be
successful in their efforts to reach more and more
people with compassion and healing.
www.priestsforlife.org
Fr. Frank also traveled to Rome and spoke with officials who
are assisting the implementation of the Jubilee Year of mercy.
In these various presentations and discussions, three key
themes emerged and will be the focus of Priests for Life:
Jesus Himself is Divine Mercy. His first act of mercy is to create us.
Mercy brings life, and mercy impels us to defend the most
defenseless to save their lives.
In the revelations of Divine Mercy to St Faustina, abortion was
the primary sin for which God asked us to cry out for his mercy,
and today, the devotion to Divine Mercy deserves particular
emphasis for those who have had abortions and for abortionists
and clinic workers who have repented.
The Jubilee Year of Mercy is a perfect time to recommit
ourselves to deeds of mercy in rescuing the unborn, and works of
mercy in healing the wounded, especially Rachel’s Vineyard, the
Silent No More Awareness Campaign, and the Society of
Centurions (healing for ex-abortionists).
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Healing for Former Abortionists
From August 7-15, 2015, a special gathering for the rehabilitation
of former abortionists and abortion clinic workers will take
place in Victoria, BC (Canada) with pioneer researcher Dr.
Philip Ney, family and child psychiatrist, who developed in the
early 1990’s the medical model of healing called “Centurions”
for those who have performed abortions and have now repented.
Fr. Frank Pavone, Fr. Terry Gensemer, and Janet Morana will
assist in this process. Please spread the word about this important
opportunity, and see SocietyOfCenturions.com for more details
Priests for Life announces protocol to save
babies from RU-486
Taking the chemical abortion regimen RU-486, or
mifespristone, used to be a death sentence for an unborn child.
But in 2007, Priests for Life medical advisor Dr. Matt Harrison
performed the first-ever reversal of RU-486. The little girl he
saved is now eight years old, and in his words, “an enthusiastic
cheerleader for her local football team.”
Since then, a reversal protocol has been developed and 161
children are alive today because of it.
On Feb. 23, Priests for Life and the American Association of
Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists sponsored a press
conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.,
to unveil a new reversal kit and to introduce Gabriel David
Caicedo, a little boy who was almost the New Year’s baby in
his New Jersey hometown.
Gabriel’s mother, Andrea Minichini, 22, described in heartfelt
testimony about not wanting to take the drug a Planned
Parenthood doctor placed in her hand, but swallowing it
anyway. When she ran out of the building, carrying a brown
lunch bag with the misoprostol that would expel the baby after
the mifepristone killed him, she tried to throw up the poison.
The Healing the Shockwaves of Abortion initiative
continues, whereby we focus each month on a different
group of people wounded by each abortion that occurs.
May is for the Moms, and June for the Dads.
See AbortionShockwaves.com for more detailed info.
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Twenty-four hours later, with the clock ticking, Andrea found
her way to a 24-hour hotline (877-558-0333) established by
Dr. George Delgado in San Diego. A nurse who answered the
phone on the West Coast connected Andrea with a doctor in
New Jersey willing to help.
Progesterone injections and pills, followed by a few weeks of bed
rest for Andrea, reversed the mifepristone. Gabriel was born Dec.
31, 2014, two days before his due date, healthy and strong.
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...Priests for Life has been conducting an education campaign (see
StopDandE.com) on dilation and evacuation abortions. Why?
Because like partial-birth procedures, they so clearly
demonstrate the brutality of abortion.
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“It’s very special to have Gabriel in our lives,” said Chris
Caicedo, 23, the baby’s father and Andrea’s boyfriend. “He’s
become the light of our life,” Andrea said.
Seven years ago, we posted a YouTube video (see YouTube.
com/frfrankpavone) using instruments and models to show
what D&E abortions entail. That video has since had almost
450,000 viewings. Now, with the Kansas and Oklahoma laws,
the gruesome truth about dismemberment abortion is being
revealed to even more Americans.
The law defines the prohibited activity as follows:
“Dismemberment abortion” means, with the purpose of causing
the death of an unborn child, knowingly dismembering a living
unborn child and extracting such unborn child one piece at a time
from the uterus through the use of clamps, grasping forceps, tongs,
scissors or similar instruments that, through the convergence of two
rigid levers, slice, crush or grasp a portion of the unborn child’s
body in order to cut or rip it off.
Let us continue to work to end D and E abortion, and all abortion!
www.priestsforlife.org
“The pro-life movement is about saving lives,” said Father
Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life. “We save
lives by taking despair and replacing it with hope. The goal of
the pro-life movement is to end all abortion, and for babies
like Gabriel, who are here today because of this technique,
abortion did end. It was conquered. It was overcome.”
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With this 2-CD set, you can pray the Rosary
along with Fr. Frank Pavone, who offers his
pro-life meditations on each mystery.
Priest’s path to ordination and to Priests for Life
Father David Begany’s ordination was the culmination of a
journey that began at baptism, when his great-uncle, Father
Michael Begany of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, placed him
on the altar of the Blessed Mother. “My Mom always thought I
would be a priest,” he recalled.
His pro-life activism began
at the Jesuit-run University
of Scranton. He knew the
church needed more leaders
willing to become active
in pro-life, and “I tossed
around the idea of seminary.”
Eighteen years later, after
working as a chemist, he
spent a semester at Holy
Apostles Seminary in
Cromwell, Connecticut. But
diocesan life wasn’t for him.
After his father’s death in 2004, he fulfilled a dream of seeing Pope
John Paul, twice, and the idea of a vocation “was rekindled.”
In June 2005, Father Begany went on a retreat to Amarillo,
Texas, to learn about the community Father Frank Pavone was
building. “It was not contemplative,” he said with a laugh. “It
was very active.”
Eventually, the Missionaries of the Gospel of Life discerned it
was not called to be a community but would take the approach
of its parent association, Priests for Life, which trains seminarians
and priests who already belong to their own community or
diocese. Father Begany returned to Holy Apostles and was
invited to apply to the Society of Joseph of the Sacred Heart,
a community dedicated to outreach to the African-American
community.
He was ordained as a Josephite on May 31, 2014, at St. Luke’s
Catholic Church in D.C. and is now parochial vicar at Corpus
Christi-Epiphany Parish in New Orleans.
“I like preaching, hearing confessions, celebrating Mass,” he
said. “In the sacraments there is an aspect of fulfillment, a
priestly satisfaction. I have an attachment to Priests for Life. I
always will.”
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