Assembly for Life, 1/24. Who is going to be there?

ASSEMBLY FOR LIFE Michael Clancy, photographer.  His world-famous picture of "Baby Samuel" shows Samuel reaching out of the womb to grab the surgeon's hand Michael Maloney, a 19-year-old TV star, composer, and singer Cardinal Sean O'Malley, pro-life stalwart Rabbi Henry Morse, who brought down the house last year Marilyn Bernie, winner of the Flatley Award Merry Nordeen, "Choose Life" license plates YOU Many weeks ago we invited Senator Scott Brown.  We have not heard for sure. FANEUIL HALL - SUNDAY- JANUARY 24 - 2-4PM     PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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CONGRATULATIONS! Now let's finish the job!

Each and every one of you can be so proud!  You got with Scott before anyone else and never took your eye off the prize!  I heard Pat Buchanan say today what we have been saying all along, that we have literally saved this country. Envision us all at the March for Life with our signs.  One I had thought of:  "MA = 41st vote".  If you have any ideas for signs, please let me know.  I can also see everyone from all over the country, at the top of Capitol Hill, turning left to the Senate to go in and demand that Scott Brown be seated now before there are any more health care votes. In reality, everyone can demand that he be seated, but only we can do anything about it.  The US Senate will claim they can't seat him until Massachusetts certifies the vote.  So, again, it is up to us. Each of us must call Secretary of State Billy Galvin first thing Wednesday morning.  We must tell him to certify Senator Brown's election right away.  The last special election we had was that of Nicki Tsongas.  She was seated in Congress in two days.  Secretary Galvin's contact info: Tel: (617) 727-7030 Toll Free: 1-800-392-6090 TTY: (617) 878-3889 Fax: (617) 742-4528 E-mail: cis@sec.state.ma.us ISN'T IT WONDERFUL!  THANK YOU! Anne Fox   PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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Phony calls pretending to be from Mass Citizens!

The most disgraceful thing is happening! Pro-lifers are receiving phone calls from people claiming to be Mass Citizens. The callers say that Mass Citizens is not supporting Scott Brown because of his position on health care! The truth is that Mass Citizens is suporting Brown because of his position on health care! These deceitful calls are coming from 202-461-3441, a Washington, DC number. The phone company says this is a company called SOOH. Pro-lifers are not the only victims of this scam. Our MCFL sleuths have found that this same number is calling people across the state claiming to be different groups with different messages - all anti-Brown! Please, please send this email to your entire list and ask those people to do the same! This deceit must go viral! We cannot let this election be stolen! Keep up your great work! Anne Fox P S If you get the call on your answering machine, please save it. These people should be made accountable for using our name! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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MCFL PAC predicts Brown victory - press release

Mass. Citizens for Life Political Action Committee 529 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 For immediate release: For more information: January 18, 2010 Jack Rowe 978-531-8565 Massachusetts Citizens for Life Political Action Committee predicts Scott Brown will win tomorrow's special U S Senate race. The MCFL PAC has been working since last September to elect the candidate it describes as a "pro-life vote in the Senate" and the "vote that will defeat the health care bill" The group completed 440,000 phone calls to pro-life people in the state, distributed 170,000 cards urging votes for Brown, and aired radio ads on major stations across the state. PAC Chair, John Rowe states, "We feel sure our huge outreach to pro-lifers in Massachusetts will bring them to the polls. Currently, more than 50% of people self identify as pro-life. "The right to life election differential is 2:1. Of those people who vote on the abortion issue, twice as many vote pro-life. This has been consistent across the country for years. Brown will benefit from this differential" Anne Fox, President of Mass Citizens, says, "We thank the hundreds and hundreds of people who worked so hard to accomplish this effort. Right to life people have such wonderful commitment which translates into very effective action." PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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Pro-Life can support Scott Brown

Jan 17 Sun 3PM Scott Brown Rally Mechanics Hall Worcester
Please Vote for Scott Brown on Tues Jan 19 in the special election.  Expect a Miracle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEoW-P81-0
Please urge your friends and family to vote for Scott Brown also.  Thank you.

Phil Lawler makes the case that Yes, a Pro-Life voter could vote for Scott Brown in this election, but do not "over-expect".  http://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/otn.cfm?id=596

a link so you can sign up to make pro-Scott Brown calls from home.
http://newsmax.com/InsideCover/poll-scottbrown-marthacoakley-massachusetts/2010/01/16/id/346574?s=al&promo_code=957B-1

Coakley says Catholics should not work in Hospital Emergency Rooms.
http://the-american-catholic.com/2010/01/15/coakley-faithful-catholics-shouldnt-
work-in-emergency-rooms/

http://yesbuthowever.com/martha-coakley-catholics-pemergency-room-8136453/comment-page-1/

Coakley seen as weak in pursuing child rapist because he was a cop.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/01/06/some_saw_coakley_as_lax_on_05_rape_case/

But remember she kept falsely convicted Gerold Amerault in prison an extra 3 years after he served 15, even though we was convicted during a hysteria and with no physical evidence and contradictory testimony.
http://reason.com/archives/2010/01/15/the-incredible-incompetence-of

Coakley says no terrorist, no Taliban in Afghanistan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXEXkUHN-w0&feature=related

Coakley's Communication director body checks Reporter to ground for asking questions about her statement that there are no terrorists in Afghanistan.
http://weeklystandard.com/blogs/video-someone-coakley-campaign-pushes-me-metal-railing

Jan 22 Fri - March for Life in Washington DC, bus leave St. Paul's Cathedral after 7PM Mass Thursday Jan 21, 2010.
If you can't go to Washington then join the Virtual March for Life http://www.virtualmarchforlife.com/join/
and/or Join the mini-march in Worcester, MA
Jan 22 Fri 5-6:30PM Prayer Vigil Protest in front of Planned Parenthood, 472 Pleasant.St Worc. In memory of the 50 Million legal abortions since Roe v. Wade legalized abortion on demand. You can park at Problem Pregnancy as there will be no appointments at this time.

Jan 23 Sat Prayer Vigil Protest in front of Planned Parenthood, 472 Pleasant.St Worc.  Not scheduled for abortions but we'll still pray.  Park on the street please.

Jan 25 Mon 7PM Catholic evangelist Richard Bingold will conduct a healing service at St. Denis Church, Ashburnham MA    http://www.spiritdaily.org/bingoldhealing.htm

Feb17 – Mar28 40 Days for Life, www.40daysforlife.com/worcester
40DaysforLife coordinators Paul & Crystal Fullen would like to rent a Billboard (cost $3000)  If you can help send them a donation to their house, 263 Heard Street Worcester MA 01603-1739
Feb 18 Blessed Sacrament parish covers 40 Days for Life

Feb 19 Fri 7PM Rosary and short Bible Study at my house in Holden.  Topic: abortion in the Old Testament and Jewish teachings.

Feb 21 Christ the King parish covers 40 Days for Life

email list member Rosemary has friends who recently opened an orphanage in Haiti.  Demand will soar after the devastating earthquake.  Here's information on them, and please consider a donation. http://reason.com/archives/2010/01/15/the-incredible-incompetence-of

Eternal Life Radio Network, Station WROL/950 AM Mon.-Fri. 12-1PM and 8-9PM.

Thanks and God Bless,
Jay G.
http://www.dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/

Prayer Needs;
http://dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/2009/08/latest-prayer-needs.html

Health and spiritual needs: Haiti, Bob Chernisky Jr. leukemia, Bob M. serious cancer, Chloe born 13 weeks premature, grieving family of Nathan N., 3-year old Matthew in ICU with flu/pneumonia, Helen Wright - brain aneurysm; Irene Johnson-urgent; Mark- employment; Ed heart, Jim, Caroline needs a job to make ends meet while she short-sells her home, Ashley and her family;  Ken W. who is dying;  Sara M.- battling 2 cancers; Raymond with heart problems; Cheryl G.- in Thanksgiving to Saint Joseph for answered prayer, Jessica 21 has 15 month old son and has MRSA and only has 8 months to live (her sister is at Visitation House), Edward Joseph Parker-Gagne born last October 3 1/2 months premature and weighing only weighs 1 lb. 14 ozs now weighs 5 lbs, but needs eye surgery before he can go home, Deacon Bob Conner who lost his mother and brother recently, Little Edward Joseph, Jack McGuirk leukemia, Bob recently widowed, with two boys to raise, Peachie with Sjögren's disease/Lupus, Barbara R.- URGENT as she is dying NOW;   Brian N.- cancer;    David- whose wife left family with 3 children; Lisa- who left husband and 4 children- that they reunite and the children and Dad find strength, comfort, and faith, and that the Mom returns home, Ron's sister with brain tumor, My cousin Barbara B. who's back on chemo, Chris T. second operation, Sherry, (waiting for lung transplant), Robbie Coudert, Lauri, four babies now at Visitation House Damien the newest and Grace gained weight and is a real fighter, Marilyn Birnie from "Friends of the Unborn", George recovery from leg surgery, John Benoit who's in Life Care in Auburn, Sean Seely married with 5 yr old twins has leukemia going for 2nd bone marrow, Pam G. and Molly full recoveries from Cancer, Georgia and her daughter 2 lb. 1 oz. daughter Grace who needs heart surgery, Keishela. Lisa Lauring stage 4 lung cancer, Abortion workers seeking new jobs …

Recently Deceased: Ian H's family after his mother-in-law found dead under suspicious circumstances, David Cross, David Scott, Janesse Hoaglund, Patrick Swayze, 19 year old Brittany was in i.c.u., Ted Kennedy, Skip, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Al Thoman, Patty G., John Bellione, Bob DeMarco 51 father of three boys, Georga's father, Mike Paul's mother-in-law Dorothy, Dom DeLuise, Mari Loli of Garabindal, Jerry, Wes Schaefer, Defender of Life Pat Taylor…

Martha Coakley is in Favor of Denying Jobs Based on Religion

Martha Coakley is in Favor of Denying Jobs Based on Religion: Inquiring Minds Want To Know: What was She Thinking? Boston-In response to U.S. Senate Candidate Martha Coakley's remarks made earlier regarding religious freedom and Catholic emergency room workers, Mass Citizens for Life Political Action Committee Chairman, Jack Rowe, questioned "Inquiring minds want to know just what U.S. Senate Candidate Martha Coakley was thinking when she commented on Catholics working in Catholic Hospital emergency rooms? Now let's be clear, if Coakley says Catholics should not be there because of their religious beliefs, she obviously has decided where people can or cannot work based on religion. I guess for Coakley, depending on circumstances, the separation of church and state is negotiable." http://yesbuthowever.com/martha-coakley-catholics-pemergency-room-8136453/comment-page-1/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Abortion in Jan 19 election

Perhaps I was engaging in hyperbole when I endorsed Scott Brown for US Senator from Massachusetts in my previous emails, as the only "pro-life" vote.  For the record, Scott Brown is Pro-Choice.  In past voter guides MCFL has listed Brown as Pro-abortion while NARAL Planned Parenthood has listed Brown's Pro-Choice voting as "mixed."  My point was that despite his Pro-Choice stance, Scott Brown is against government funding for abortion, against minors getting abortions without parental consent, against partial birth abortion, and for strong conscience clause protection for health and pharmacy workers so they will not have to engage in abortions in any manner against their beliefs.  This puts Scott Brown light years ahead of Pro-Abort Martha Coakley, who as a lawyer did pro-bono work getting minor girls to judges so they could get abortions without their parents consent or knowledge, and who in the debate with Brown tried to claim that Brown was against medical treatment for rape victims because he supports a conscience clause.  Libertarian Joseph L. Kennedy is running as an Independent, is Pro-same-sex marriage and did not reply to Massachusetts Family Institute Voter Guide questions about his views on abortion.

Coakley insists National HealthCare fund abortions, which the Guttmacher Institute (Planned Parenthood) admits will increase abortions in the US by 250,000-420,000 per year.  This is why the Democrats removed that old canard "Safe, Legal and Rare" from their 2008 party platform! Martha Coakley is clearly an abortion zealot, and we cannot allow her to go to Washington. It makes sense to vote for Scott Brown in this election.  If there were a Pro-Life candidate, I'd vote for him or her, but there is not.

Please Vote for Scott Brown on Tuesday Jan 19: The Only Pro-Life vote in this special election
Volunteer to help - http://www.brownforussenate.com/volunteer  or email Janet at jcallahan@masscitizensforlife.org

Coakley's Communication director body checks Reporter to ground for asking questions about her statement that there are no terrorists in Afghanistan.
http://weeklystandard.com/blogs/video-someone-coakley-campaign-pushes-me-metal-railing

Jan 10-19 Novena to Cardinal Newman for intercession to elect Scott Brown as the 41st Republican Senator.

Jan 15 Fri 7PM Rosary and short Bible Study at my house in Holden.  774-263-6969.
Bible study will overview the 1st Crusade.
http://dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/2009/12/bible-study-121809-first-crusade.html

Jan 19 Tue Massachusetts special election for Senator.

Jan 22 Fri - March for Life in Washington DC, bus leave St. Paul's Cathedral after 7PM Mass Thursday Jan 21, 2010.
Jan 22 Fri 5-6:30PM Prayer Vigil Protest in front of Planned Parenthood, 472 Pleasant.St Worc. In memory of the 50 Million legal abortions since Roe v. Wade legalized abortion on demand. You can park at Problem Pregnancy as there will be no appointments at this time.

Jan 23 Sat Prayer Vigil Protest in front of Planned Parenthood, 472 Pleasant.St Worc.  Not scheduled for abortions but we'll still pray.  Park on the street please.

Jan 25 Mon 7PM Catholic evangelist Richard Bingold will conduct a healing service at St. Denis Church, Ashburnham MA    http://www.spiritdaily.org/bingoldhealing.htm

Feb17 – Mar28 40 Days for Life, www.40daysforlife.com/worcester
40DaysforLife coordinators Paul & Crystal Fullen would like to rent a Billboard (cost $3000)  If you can help send them a donation to their house, 263 Heard Street Worcester MA 01603-1739


Thanks and God Bless,
Jay G.
http://www.dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/

Prayer Needs;
http://dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/2009/08/latest-prayer-needs.html

Health and spiritual needs: Bob Chernisky Jr. leukemia, Bob M. serious cancer, Chloe born 13 weeks premature, grieving family of Nathan N., 3-year old Matthew in ICU with flu/pneumonia, Helen Wright - brain aneurysm; Irene Johnson-urgent; Mark- employment; Ed heart, Jim, Caroline needs a job to make ends meet while she short-sells her home, Ashley and her family;  Ken W. who is dying;  Sara M.- battling 2 cancers; Raymond with heart problems; Cheryl G.- in Thanksgiving to Saint Joseph for answered prayer, Jessica 21 has 15 month old son and has MRSA and only has 8 months to live (her sister is at Visitation House), Edward Joseph Parker-Gagne born last October 3 1/2 months premature and weighing only weighs 1 lb. 14 ozs now weighs 5 lbs, but needs eye surgery before he can go home, Deacon Bob Conner who lost his mother and brother recently, Little Edward Joseph, Jack McGuirk leukemia, Bob recently widowed, with two boys to raise, Peachie with Sjögren's disease/Lupus, Barbara R.- URGENT as she is dying NOW;   Brian N.- cancer;    David- whose wife left family with 3 children; Lisa- who left husband and 4 children- that they reunite and the children and Dad find strength, comfort, and faith, and that the Mom returns home, Ron's sister with brain tumor, My cousin Barbara B. who's back on chemo, Chris T. second operation, Sherry, (waiting for lung transplant), Robbie Coudert, Lauri, four babies now at Visitation House Damien the newest and Grace gained weight and is a real fighter, Marilyn Birnie from "Friends of the Unborn", George recovery from leg surgery, John Benoit who's in Life Care in Auburn, Sean Seely married with 5 yr old twins has leukemia going for 2nd bone marrow, Pam G. and Molly full recoveries from Cancer, Georgia and her daughter 2 lb. 1 oz. daughter Grace who needs heart surgery, Keishela. Lisa Lauring stage 4 lung cancer, Abortion workers seeking new jobs …

Recently Deceased: Ian H's family after his mother-in-law found dead under suspicious circumstances, David Cross, David Scott, Janesse Hoaglund, Patrick Swayze, 19 year old Brittany was in i.c.u., Ted Kennedy, Skip, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Al Thoman, Patty G., John Bellione, Bob DeMarco 51 father of three boys, Georga's father, Mike Paul's mother-in-law Dorothy, Dom DeLuise, Mari Loli of Garabindal, Jerry, Wes Schaefer, Defender of Life Pat Taylor…

Drive someone to the polls NOW and exciting baby news!

Many people have been calling to tell us that they are taking friends and neighbors to vote at their Town Halls because older people are afraid of the weather or crowds or not being well on the 19th. No one should be denied to opportunity to vote because of weather, age, or disability... People can vote Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at their Town Halls, although some may close at noon on Friday, and at the polls on Tuesday. That is three and one half days left! Please think of your friends and neighbors who might need help and arrange right now to take them. You can vote at the same time. Your friends will be very grateful. Thank you for all you do for life! Anne Fox PS I just received this from Melissa, who does our book keeping. She passed her 33rd week on Monday. "Grace Alice Vieira decided to hurry out into the outside world this evening at 6:04pm, 1/12/10. I had a contraction at about 5:35 and then literally I went up 4 floors and was ready to push! Thank goodness I wasn't at home, or Victor would have had to deliver her in the car. Poor Victor didn't actually make it in in time. But it couldn't have gone smoother and I feel great. She is doing wonderfully- breathing on her own and comfortably nestled in her warming bed in the NICU. She's 5 lbs, 4.8 oz and I actually don't know how long she is! I'll send a picture soon! I hope all is well in there and I'm sure I'll see you soon. Hopefully she won't have to stay in the NICU more than a week or 2." Praise the Lord! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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BROWN UP BY ONE POINT! Don't get complacent!

American Spectator reports (Saturday at 7:30 pm) the latest Public Policy Polling survey that shows Scott Brown leading Martha Coakley 48% to 47%! Republicans are more enthusiastic about turning out than Democrats by 66% to 48% Brown leads among independents by 63 % to 31%; Brown's favorability among unaffiliated voters is 70%. Independents oppose the Democratic health care plan 59% to 27%. Brown has a net favorable rating of 32 points. The pollsters note that there are still many things Coakley could do to turn the race around! The biggest is to raise Democratic turnout. Democrats greatly outnumber Republicans and Coakley can afford to send a limo to bring each of them to the polls. For more info: http://spectator.org/blog/2010/01/09/massachusetts-senate-race-a-to/print We must keep working! Contact Janet to help with the "lit drop" (Jan 16/17) in your area! Janet Callahan 671-242-1774, X 230, jcallahan@masscitizensforlife.org Thanks, Jack Rowe, PAC Chair PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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MCFL PAC wants YOU!

Jack Rowe, Chair of the PAC, tells us that, by the time of the Senate election on January 19, the PAC will have completed 120,000 phone calls to our members, run ads on the major radio stations across the state, and distributed 170,000 cards ( designed by Helen Cross, they are gorgeous). All these things remind voters that Brown will be a pro-life vote in the U S Senate and that his vote will DEFEAT THIS HEALTH CARE BILL! Then we can start over to insure ethical, sustainable health care. We need to bring out 40,000 people who would not have voted and Brown will win! With your help, those people will vote! I know that Jack still needs more help with the literature drop. He has about 65% of the people he needs. It is not being over dramatic to say that this election can save our way of life. Please volunteer to help on Jan 16/17. Call Janet Callahan at 617-242-4199 X 230 or email Janet at jcallahan@masscitizensforlife.org Thank you for all you do for life! Anne Fox PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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Three parables for MA pro-lifers

First Parable A woman ran a large orphanage full of precious children. One day a terrible fire broke out. The woman ran for help. Her neighbors came and said they would go in to save the children. The woman asked, "Will you save all my children?" "No", said the neighbors, "But we will save as many as we can". The woman replied, "I don't want to have anything to do with you if you can't guarantee to save them all" The firemen came and said they would go in to save the children. The woman asked, "Will you save all my children?" "No", said the firemen, "But we will save as many as we can". The woman replied, "I don't want to have anything to do with you if you can't guarantee to save them all" The Fire Chief came and told the woman that her house had burned to the ground and all the children were dead. The woman replied, "At least my conscience is pure! I did not deal with anyone who would not guarantee to save all the children" Second Parable A flood arrives and the man is up to his knees in water. A truck comes to him. The people in the truck call out, "We have come to save you! Get in!" The man replies, "No thank you. God will save me" The water rises and the man is hanging out of his second story window. A speedboat comes to him. The people in the boat call out, "We have come to save you! Get in!" The man replies, "No thank you. God will save me" The man is on his roof clinging to his chimney. A helicopter comes to him. The people in the helicopter call out, "We have come to save you! Get in!" The man replies, "No thank you. God will save me" Of course, the man drowns. When he sees God, he berates God for not saving him. God answers, "I sent a truck for you, I sent a boat for you, I sent a helicopter for you... Third Parable Matthew (25:13-30) "It will be as when a man who was going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents;to another, two; to a third, one--to each according to his ability. Then he went away. Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded with them, and made another five. Likewise, the one who received two made another two. But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master's money. After a long time the master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them. The one who had received five talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said, 'Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.' (Then) the one who had received two talents also came forward and said, 'Master, you gave me two talents. See, I have made two more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.' Then the one who had received the one talent came forward and said, 'Master, I knew you were a demanding person, harvesting where you did not plant and gathering where you did not scatter;so out of fear I went off and buried your talent in the ground. Here it is back.' His master said to him in reply, 'You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I did not plant and gather where I did not scatter? Should you not then have put my money in the bank so that I could have got it back with interest on my return? Now then! Take the talent from him and give it to the one with ten. For to everyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And throw this useless servant into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.' PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away... Plus what you need to know about abortion funding in Massachusetts

We have good news! Melissa Vieira, who does our book keeping, has been in the hospital for a month trying to extend the time before her little Grace is born. Grace is now at 32 ½ weeks and staying put! Melissa is the daughter of Dick Carey, our first MCFL Executive Director. Kathy Healy and Charlie Doyle both died last month. They were pro-life heroes! Part of the story of their contributions to the pro-life movement is the story of abortion funding in this state. There have been many questions about state funding of abortion in the wake of the Stupak amendment. It is time to review the situation in Massachusetts. You will be amazed at the pivotal roles Kathy and Charlie played in the situation. In the summer of 1976, the National Right to Life Convention was held in Boston. In recognition of the Bicentennial, it was a most splendid event. Congressman Henry Hyde was here. At Faneuil Hall (fittingly), he announced that he would file the Hyde Amendment. As you know, it passed, was deemed constitutional by the Supreme Court, and is still mostly in effect, although it must be renewed in each session of Congress. That meant that federal funds would not be used to pay for Medicaid abortions, but state money would still be used. State Representatives Charlie Doyle of West Roxbury and Ray Flynn of South Boston filed the Doyle Flynn Bill, designed to cut off state funding of abortion just as the Hyde amendment had cut off federal funding. Passage was a battle royal, with the entire state budget being held up and gubernatorial vetoes. During this time, Charlie was a real leader at the State House. Kathy was President of Mass. Citizens - eminently effective, wise, and hard-working. Finally, when Ed King was elected, we had a governor willing (and eager) to sign the bill, which he did in May of 1979. Of course, the pro-abortion forces went right into court. Eventually the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that, even though the US Constitution did not require abortion funding, the Massachusetts Constitution did. A state Constitution can offer more rights, but not fewer, than the Federal Constitution. Unfortunately, the right here is the right to use tax-payer money to pay for abortion. Very few states fund abortion - most of them, like Massachusetts, under court order. The only way to overturn an SJC ruling is a Constitutional Amendment, which we attempted in 1986. The amendment said that the constitution did not require abortion funding. In spite of the difficult wording of the amendment; the malicious media, which claimed it would outlaw all abortions; the huge disparity in funds; and polls showing support for the amendment at 29%, the amendment garnered 42% of the vote because of the herculean work of pro-life people across the state, led by Kathy who chaired the effort. Kathy and Charlie contributed in so many other ways to all efforts to save lives. With the health care debate raging, it is fitting to remember what they did to try to save us from paying for abortions. I envision Henry Hyde's little ones already welcoming them both. Anne Fox PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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PAC says electing Brown will defeat health care!

Jack Rowe, Chair, Massachusetts Citizens for Life Political Action Committee tells us: "People are terribly upset about health care and asking what to do. Here is the very exciting part. We in Massachusetts can actually save the whole country from this awful health care. Our PAC has been supporting Scott Brown because he will be a pro-life vote in the Senate. Scott Brown will also vote against the health care bill. After the compromise bill comes out of conference, it must be approved again by each house. Brown will vote against the bill. That means there will not be 60 votes in the Senate! That means the bill will be defeated! Can we do it? We certainly can! Turn-out will be very small. If each of you votes for Scott Brown and gets one other person to vote that should win the election. Also, be sure to arrange for your elderly or house-bound friends to vote. Call your town hall on Monday! We must be very sure so we are doing a huge pro-life literature "drop" the weekend of January 16 and 17 - right before the election. We need your help! Please contact Janet at Mass Citizens to volunteer: jcallahan@masscitizensforlife.org or 617-242-4199 X 230. We are the only state that can stop this health care! You and I are the voters who can do it. Contact Janet today! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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Dec 28th: Feast of the Holy Innocents

The slaughter of the babies to satisfy Herod's personal ambition reminds me of the work we must do. The task is daunting, but we can find consolation in these words of Congressman Henry Hyde: "When the time comes, as it surely will, when we face that awesome moment, the final judgment, I've often thought, as Fulton Sheen wrote, that it is a terrible moment of loneliness. You have no advocates, you are there alone, standing before God -- and a terror will rip your soul like nothing you can imagine. But I really think that those in the pro-life movement will not be alone. I believe there will be a chorus of voices that have never been heard in this world, but are heard beautifully and clearly in the next world -- and they will plead for everyone who has been in this movement. They will say to God, 'Spare them because they loved us,' and God will look at us and say not, 'Did you succeed?' but 'Did you try?'" Keep up the good work and thank you! Anne Fox PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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First Friday Pro-Life 1/1/10

Christmas Music Videos for your enjoyment
"Mary did you know" by Clay Akin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1oHJR2g7Tw&feature=related
"2000 Decembers Ago" by Joy Williams
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W8K3OhxVSw
Dec 30 Wed 6-8PM fundraiser for Ryan Fattman, running for Massachusetts Representative from Sutton, MA.  Tatnuck Country Club 1222 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA.  Special Guest State Rep. Karyn Polito.

Jan 1 First Friday 8PM Mass at Problem Pregnancy's Chapel, with Fr. Gallagher Problem Pregnancy Chapel 495 Pleasant St, followed by all night Eucharistic Adoration.  All hours could use a backup.  Scheduled Adorers:
8:30 PM – Nina T.  9PM - Chris T.   10PM – Julie S - Paul T
11PM - Eileen D,  12 AM midnight – Shawn S.
1AM – Jim R     2AM – Fran Warner
3AM – Jay Guillette 774-263-6969
4PM – Kyle McD
5AM – Fred M - Bob D
6:00 AM – Mike and Chris
7:00 AM – Kathy L
Call Jay if problem, anytime. Adoration, ending with 8AM Saturday Mass in Chapel with Fr. Michael Roy from Sacred Heart in Webster.
Jan 2 Sat Prayer Vigil Protest in front of Planned Parenthood, 472 Pleasant.St Worc. Please do not park in Problem Pregnancy's lot, save those spaces for women with appointments.  Park on Dewey or Hudson St.  This will be an abortion day, so please try to attend, or please Pray if you can't attend.

Sign the petition to remove Obama's truly perverted "safe Schools Czar" Kevin Jennings
http://www.massresistance.us/petition.html
Background on Jennings disturbing work teaching teenagers to engage in dangerous and perverted sexual acts.   Caution offensive content! http://www.massresistance.org/docs/issues/fistgate/teacher_traumatized.html

Jan 13 Wed 9:30AM steps of the State House in Boston, rally to save several clinic and lab services at our Soldiers' Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke.

Jan 15 Fri 7PM Rosary and short Bible Study at my house in Holden.  774-263-6969.
Bible study will overview the 1st Crusade.
http://dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/2009/12/bible-study-121809-first-crusade.html

Jan 19 Tue Massachusetts special election for Senator.  Democrat Martha Coakley is Pro-Abortion, Republican Scott Brown is Pro-Traditional Family and would not allow governement funding of abortions with our tax monies.
Voter Guide:
http://dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/2009/12/massacjusetts-special-election-pro-life.html

Jan 22 Fri - March for Life in Washington DC, bus leave St. Paul's Cathedral after 7PM Mass Thursday Jan 21, 2010.

Feb17 – Mar28 40 Days for Life, www.40daysforlife.com/worcester
Merry Christmas from 40Daysforlife: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znLZCDZpeI8
This will be the first 40 Days in front of the new Planned Parenthood on Pleasant St.  Paul & Crystal Fullen, who run 40DayforLife in Worcester, would like to rent a Billboard sign to srpead the word.  It costs $3000, and they have already received $450 in donations.  If you can help send them a donation to their house, 263 Heard Street Worcester MA  0160

Thanks and God Bless,
Jay G.
http://www.dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/

Prayer Needs;
http://dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/2009/08/latest-prayer-needs.html

Health and spiritual needs: grieving family of Nathan N., 3-year old Matthew in ICU with flu/pneumonia, David Cross, Helen Wright - brain anheurism; Irene Johnson-urgent; Mark- employment; Ed heart, Jim, Caroline needs a job to make ends meet while she short-sells her home, Ashley and her family;  Ken W. who is dying;  Sara M.- battling 2 cancers; Raymond with heart problems; Cheryl G.- in Thanksgiving to Saint Joseph for answered prayer, Jessica 21 has 15 month old son and has MRSA and only has 8 months to live (her sister is at Visitation House), Edward Joseph Parker-Gagne born 3 1/2 months premature and only weighs 1 lb. 14 ozs, Deacon Bob Conner who lost his mother and brother recently, Little Edward Joseph, Jack McGuirk leukemia, Bob recently widowed, with two boys to raise, Peachie with Sjögren's disease/Lupus, Barbara R.- URGENT as she is dying NOW;   Brian N.- cancer;    David- whose wife left family with 3 children; Lisa- who left husband and 4 children- that they reunite and the children and Dad find strength, comfort, and faith, and that the Mom returns home, Ron's sister with brain tumor, My cousin Barbara B. who's back on chemo, Chris T. second operation, Sherry, (waiting for lung transplant), Robbie Coudert, Lauri, four babies now at Visitation House Damien the newest and Grace gained weight and is a real fighter, Marilyn Birnie from "Friends of the Unborn", George recovery from leg surgery, John Benoit who's in Life Care in Auburn, Sean Seely married with 5 yr old twins has leukemia going for 2nd bone marrow, Pam G. and Molly full recoveries from Cancer, Georgia and her daughter 2 lb. 1 oz. daughter Grace who needs heart surgery, Keishela. Lisa Lauring stage 4 lung cancer, Abortion workers seeking new jobs …

Recently Deceased: David Scott, Janesse Hoaglund, Patrick Swayze, 19 year old Brittany was in i.c.u., Ted Kennedy, Skip, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Al Thoman, Patty G., John Bellione, Bob DeMarco 51 father of three boys, Georga's father, Mike Paul's mother-in-law Dorothy, Dom DeLuise, Mari Loli of Garabindal, Jerry, Wes Schaefer, Defender of Life Pat Taylor…

Christmas Wishes: An Irish Blessing

A dear friend of mine who has lived in Austria for many years sent me this Irish Blessing for Christmas. I know she didn't realize how appropriate the wishes are for pro-life people in this country right now. Please watch and take heart. Irish Blessing And please know how much the Board and Staff of Mass. Citizens admires your active commitment to life! Best Christmas wishes to you and yours! Anne Fox PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LIFE SAVING WORK

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