Lent is a time to look evil in the face

[ucb4ume]

I beg you all, I need some help

Two politicians who voted for the pro-death, anti-Catholic AB377 and SB129, are going to be at a Social Justice forum at St. Patrick’s in Hudson Wisconsin. To add insult to injury, pro-death partial-birth infanticide promoters Kohl, Feingold and Kind are also represented.

February 23, 2008. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hudson, Wisconsin, Social Justice Conference "Healthcare 2008–Addressing Disparity Through Policy, Programs and Individual Actions.

Hudson Star Observer article Invited politicians and/or representatives: U.S. Senators Kohl, Feingold; U.S. Rep. Ron Kind; Wisc. Senator Sheila Harsdorf; Wisc. Rep. Kitty Rhoades

The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed legislation mandating that all Wisconsin hospitals, including religiously-affiliated hospitals, must inform any self-described victim of sexual assault of “emergency contraception” and must provide it upon her request. Two of the five pro-death politicians invited to this forum, Wisconsin Sen. Harsdorf and Wisconsin Rep. Rhoades (a Catholic and parishioner of St. Patrick’s), voted pro-abortion, anti-Catholic, on this bill. The other U.S. representatives, U.S. Senators Kohl and Feingold, are both pro-death, both voting for partial-birth infanticide; U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, pro-death and voted for partial-birth infanticide.

Please respectfully e-mail or call Fr. Parr (pastor, St. Patrick’s) and Bishop Christensen and ask them to uphold the USCCB statement that states: “the Catholic community and Catholic institutions” should not honor those “who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles” with awards, honors, or “platforms which would suggest support for their actions.” …

Contact Father John Parr at: 715-381-5120x102; e-mail: jparr78@excite.com
Contact Bishop Christensen, Diocese of Superior, at: 715-392-2937x105, e-mail: Pat Wildenberg at pwildenberg@catholicdos.org

 

[mmm1]

Is this going to be held in the Church itself? Are both the priest & the Bishop behind this? It sounds awful, & definitely not in compliance with the USCCB’s statement. In trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, I wonder if they are holding this in order to have control of the situation, & to be able to instruct the politicians who are so violently pro-choice. Is it possible that the priest is trying to change minds with this, or is he known for going against Church teaching?

 

[ucb4ume]

Yes this is going on in the Church proper, and yes this priest is well known for “doing his own thing”. In the Creed he will not say “for us men”.and for our salvation, things like that.

We have a new Bishop (praise God) and I fear that he is afraid to stand up for things although he is known as a conservative. They brought him over from the twin cities.

The social justice “team” is made up of people who want Hillary as president and are simply pushing her agenda for medical reform bla bla bla.

 

[ucb4ume]

PS the main reason for my concern is that the Bishops have spoken out against us using our CHURCH for the advancement of “their” political agendas. We are not to give them any kind of honor and here we are doing exactly that!
What a statement it would make to all Catholics to have this thing moved or canceled. They could use the High school right across the street but of course they would have to pay for this. They are also asking people to give a donation for this event and i hope that it is not going to the politicians. They didn’t specify who was getting the money collected.

Please help us all by putting in a call to the Bishop.
Many of the more “solid” (for lack of terms)Catholics have left our parish and left the few to fight the good battle. I’m not upset with them but it did make it harder for the rest of us. Our voice is so tiny now that I fear we will not be heard.

 

[mmm1]

I’m sorry to hear all of that, ucb4ume. That must be really difficult for you. Many of the people probably don’t even know they are being scandalized. I agree it would be fantastic if this “event” gets cancelled or moved. It would avoid further scandal & desecration to the Church (I’m not sure if that’s what you call it, but it sickens me to think of this going on with Jesus in the Tabernacle). It would also be a teaching point for the people to explain why it had to be moved.

I will send e-mails, but do you think that’s OK if I’m not from the area? I wil add my prayers about this. I wonder if you can get like-minded Catholics & pro-life groups involved near you. If it is held, maybe respectful protests could be instructive. Please keep your faith & chin up in such a tough parish situation. I’m sure Jesus is happy you’re there!

 

[ucb4ume]

mmm1 thank you for your prayers and emails. I dont think it matters where you are from. We are calling around trying to get pro life people to come and voice some important questions about abortion to these representatives, that is of course if the Bishop allows this to go on.
anything you can do is greatly appreciated.