Pro-Life Waco Ministry Outreach: Solidarity with Life in Ireland and More!

1. Events in support of keeping the current abortion ban in Ireland

Pro-Life Waco has organizes locally in support of a “NO” vote in Ireland this Friday. Our Irish-American foot soldier, Aine Fitzgerald, has put together these events and will help educate us about the situation in Ireland and the important vote for the whole world.

On Friday, May 25, Irish citizens will vote on an initiative to repeal Ireland’s Constitutional ban on abortions. A pro-life vote is “NO!” Come join us. Aine will explain it all.

1.  Rosary at Planned Parenthood. 9 am Wednesday, May 23 at 700 W Hwy 6, followed by ecumenical prayer 9:30. Wear green! Aine will have a handout to explain the vote
2.  Mass at St Louis Church. Thursday at 8 am May 24 for the Protection of the Unborn in Ireland. 
3. On election day, Friday May 25, we can all fast and pray for a vote to uphold the existing ban on abortion. Contact: Aine Fitzgerald for questions, prolifeaine@gmail.com 210-542-5700 

2. Waco Trib: Susie Farley blasts John Pisciotta

 

I was honored to be criticized this morning in the Waco Tribune-Herald by a local supporter of Planned Parenthood. She criticized my recent letter to the editor.

One fallacious statement she makes in her letter is that Planned Parenthood provides mammograms. I thought by now everyone knew that this was not the case. To be continued. It’s always a plus when one of our letters to the editor generates a response from the pro-abortion side. We always win in this type of give-and-take. I ask you to consider writing a letter in response. Just send to letters@wacotrib.com Let’s keep Planned Parenthood and their supporters playing defense.

3. Texting to stay informed on pro-life outreach

To strengthen our public witness, Pro-Life Waco will start using text messages as well as email to keep you informed about events a day or so in advance. I would like to include you. If you will join this, just send me a text message to 254-644-0407 with the message “subscribe”. I will send group texts under a special platform where any response will be seen by me -- not everyone in the group. We are engaged in an unprecedented challenge to Planned Parenthood in Waco. We must elevate our game plan and effectiveness.

4. Mark your calendar for an amazing June 10 Second Sunday

Our speaker is from West, Texas, a graduate of Baylor University, performed in the Golden Bear Marching Band, and now manages a local radio station. Remarkable? Incredibly so, when you realize that Stephanie has been blind from birth. Don’t miss this inspiring story of faith, courage, and sacrificial love. I have heard Stephanie’s wonderful testimony. Just one event I recall is her humorous telling about the day she found out she was blind.

5. Almost 20 deliver overpass outreach over Interstate 35 the Baylor

We had a great time engaging thousands of vehicles traveling I-35 on a busy Saturday morning. We were a diverse group. We had a productive two hours on the overpass and then a nice meal and good fellowship at Panera Bread provided by Pro-Life Waco. We would love to have you with us next time. Hats off to State Representative Doc Anderson and his wife Lyn for turning around, parking and staying with us for a good half hour after they happen to see us up on I-35. Mostly Here are some of the scenes.

 

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Pro-Life Updates from Pro-Life Waco for May, 2015

from John Pisciotta, Director
Pro-Life Waco

1. Girl Scouts topic on AFR’s Point of View

Last Wednesday April 29, Ann Saladin and​ I were interviewed during the first hour of the Point of View program on American Family Radio. The topic was the Girl Scout drift to the secular left. Penna Dexter did a great job with the interview. Ann was on for the first half hour and I was on for the second half hour. You can listen to the interview online. I believe this is one of the best audio programs for informing pastors, parents, and grandparents about the realities of the Girl Scouts in 2015. Ann Saladin is one of the creators of the web site mygirlscoutcouncil.com. You can also find much on Girl Scouts on prolifewaco.com.

Click on this URL to watch the 50 minute show.  http://pointofview.net/shows/

2. Overpass demonstration will be added to Waco Life Chain Sunday May 3

We will have Life Chain this Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. However, we will add something new and big. While most participants can just go to the regular site at the intersection of Valley Mills Drive and Waco Drive, a few of us will be down on Valley Mills near I-35 at the pedestrian overpass that used by students attending the old University High School. Our I-35 pedestrian overpass demonstrations have been very successful this past three months. Now we want to try the pass way over Valley Mills Drive. The setting is very positive for us. In each direction, there is a stoplight before the pedestrian overpass. Travelers will not be able to avoid our billboard-size messages. Choose one or the other part of Life Chain this Sunday. If you want to be a part of the overpass demonstration, you may park nearby in the new HEB parking lot (near the gas pumps).

3. National Pro-Life T-Shirt Week is now through May 4

I know you proudly wear your pro-life t-shirt(s). This is the week to wear it even more than usual to let your neighbors know you are dedicated to innocent babies and their families. American Life League sponsors this annual event. Show your pro-life colors and check out the National Pro-Life T-Shirt Week website. http://www.npltw.com/

4. New billboard: Abortion is not healthcare

Pro-Life Waco will have six billboards around Waco throughout 2015. PLW is now displaying its second billboard message of the year. I believe this is a message is needed to continue to trumpet to our neighbors who are pro-life and those who are not yet pro-life.

Pro-Life Updates from Waco Texas for March 2015

From John Pisciotta, Director
Pro-Life Waco

 1. “Culture Project” chastity program coming to Waco this Thursday

The Culture Project (dynamic group of recent college graduates) returns to Waco this Thursday evening March 19 for a chastity program for youth in grades 7-12. 6:30 - 9 PM at Reicher High School. 2102 North 23rd Street. The group is on a Texas tour that includes Bryan, Austin, and Waco. I have seen their program. The youthful presenters relate well to our young men and women bombarded by so many wrong messages. Parents and other adults are welcome to attend. Details here.

2. Inaugural monthly I-35 overpass demonstration in Waco

Be a part of the first one! Pro-Life Waco is launching a new monthly outreach, a “Defend Pre-born Babies Overpass Demonstration.” March 24 from 11 to 1 p.m. Location is the 8th Street & Interstate 35 pedestrian overpass near Baylor. Signs will be provided. None of the signs are the type that could make children uncomfortable. Join in by entering the overpass from either side of Interstate 35. This will provide a great opportunity to reach folks from far and wide. I’m hoping to get over 20 people out for the demonstration, including Baylor students. Waco may have the only protected pedestrian overpass on I-35 in Texas. Y’all come!! If you know of another protected (fenced sides and top) I-35 pedestrian overpass, please let me know the location. Details of this new venture:

         

3. Volunteer(s) needed for billboard truck on three evenings

Volunteer help is needed moving the billboard truck away from Planned Parenthood Waco on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. (1121 Ross Avenue) Getting the pro-life billboard truck out to Planned Parenthood and back five days a week is a grand collaboration. We are currently short of volunteers on these three days. What is needed is for one person (or more) to drive out to Planned Parenthood between 4 and 7 p. m. for 1, 2, or 3 of these evenings. You would drive the truck to a near by site and walk about three minutes back to your vehicle. I am confident that having the billboard truck out at Planned Parenthood is a life saving outreach. Could you be part of the team? Contact John at prolifewaco@gmail.com.