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If you know a pro-life high school student, encourage them to attend our 2017 Summer Academy. On Wednesday evenings from July 12 to August 16, they will receive an immersive experience that will inspire them to be persuasive and compassionate voices for life. Find out about this FREE opportunity on our web site. Have you sent in your Petition for Life? Join thousands of Massachusetts pro-lifers who are telling their legislators on Beacon Hill that they want to see the law protect women and children from Planned Parenthood and protect mothers from coercion to end their child's life. So, please sign the Petition for Life today! And then ask your friends and family and neighbors to sign as well. Finally, please enjoy these headlines of the latest pro-life news from our web site. Find new headlines every day on our site and on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Inconvenient Truths Upset Pro-Aborts Imagine the mental contortions of those who rabidly support abortion. They must deny what everyone has known for all of human existence: that a baby is a human being and a person in his or her own right. This is biology. It’s scientific fact. How Abortion Almost Deprived Us of the Saint of the 20th Century From the “I knew, but didn’t pay proper attention” department, Maria Gallagher of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation reminds us that doctors recommended abortion to the mother of Pope St. John Paul II. Dr. Mark Rollo is Ahead of the Curve For a number of years now, Dr. Mark Rollo has been offering abortion pill reversal to women and has generously explained it at our Conventions. Now new evidence backs up the science behind it. Some Important Upcoming Dates Celebrate Life Day at the State House next week; MCFL Annual Meeting on June 9; Doctor-prescribed suicide bill hearings in September. Anne Fox, President Massachusetts Citizens for Life The Schrafft Center, 529 Main Street, Boston, MA 02129 617-242-4199| action@masscitizensforlife.org

The U.S. bishops invite the faithful to join a movement of prayer and sacrifice for the protection of life, marriage, and religious liberty in our country. Serious threats to each of these have raised unprecedented challenges to the Church and the nation. When confronted with challenges, our Lord calls us to sacrifice and pray. Follow the links below to learn more about how you can answer the Call.

Pope John Paul II wrote of the importance of fatherhood in his Apostolic Exhortation, Familiaris Consortio: "[A] man is called upon to ensure the harmonious and united development of all the members of the family... by exercising generous responsibility for the life conceived under the heart of the mother, by a more solicitous commitment to education, a task he shares with his wife, by work which is never a cause of division in the family but promotes its unity and stability, and by means of the witness he gives of an adult Christian life which effectively introduces the children into the living experience of Christ and the Church" (no. 25). The dedication and commitment of husbands and fathers to their families needs to be affirmed and supported if we are to build a culture of life.

Counting down...10 days to go! The Sixth Annual Fortnight for Freedom begins on June 21! This two-week period of prayer, education, and action for the protection of our right to religious liberty is very much needed today, as threats to this most fundamental of rights continue to persist. We all play a role in helping to raise awareness about the erosion of this freedom we too easily can take for granted, and it is important that we persevere. To prepare for this period of prayer, education, and action, and to renew our resolve to protect and defend this God-given right to religious freedom, we invite you to explore the following backgrounders and reflections: Our First, Most Cherished Liberty Fact Sheet: Current Threats to Religious Freedom Download more HERE rel lib bible Observing the Fortnight for Freedom: Check out these links and downloads:F4F Diocese of Worcester - June 22 Event Flyer (Please join us for Mass for the Feast of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More, patrons of religious freedom! A reception and presentation by Bishop McManus on this year's theme will follow the Mass.) Suggestions for Parish Observance Visit our websites: National: www.fortnight4freedom.org Local: www.worcesterdiocese.org/fortnight-for-freedom

The U.S. bishops invite the faithful to join a movement of prayer and sacrifice for the protection of life, marriage, and religious liberty in our country. Serious threats to each of these have raised unprecedented challenges to the Church and the nation. When confronted with challenges, our Lord calls us to sacrifice and pray. Follow the links below to learn more about how you can answer the Call.

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on June 14 in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday on this date; Congress adopted “the American continental army” after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775. (Resource: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Prayers for Flag Day: Gracious Lord, we thank you for our nation and for the men and women who had the courage to form this nation. We thank you for the flag which flies over our nation and which gives to us hope. We ask your blessing on our nation and its leaders. Lord in your Mercy. Hear our Prayer. We pray for the men and women who serve our nation and ask your blessing upon them. Be with them in times of strife. Grant to them your wisdom for the benefit of our nation. Lord in your Mercy. Hear our Prayer. We lift up to you the leaders of our nation and ask that you guide them in their decisions. We ask Lord for your wisdom in their leadership. We pray for peace among all nations. Lord in your Mercy. Hear our Prayer. We lift up to you our men and women in the military and ask that you watch over them and protect them from the evils of this world. Lord in your Mercy. Hear our Prayer. As many nations have become global, help us to learn from one another. Teach us tolerance. Grant to us strength when fighting the evils of this world. Help us Lord to be greater than our individual parts. Lord in your Mercy. Hear our Prayer.

Planned Parenthood boss Cecile Richards is tweeting again ... and further showing Planned Parenthood's disconnect with humanity.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Saturday, June 17 7-9pm, Doors open at 6:30pm In the Parish Hall 11 Day Street Webster, MA

8:00amET: Holy Mass From Our Lady of the Angels Chapel •Celebrant: Fr Leonard 9:00amET: Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo 1-877-573-7825 •Dr. Meg Meeker - The texting case of Michelle Carter. Mark Irons - EWTN News Nightly’s new White House correspondent.

O GOD OUR CREATOR, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome - for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us - this great land will always be "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Annual MCFL Summer Academy is in Hanover this year on Wednesday evenings from July 12 through Aug 16. It will give students the basics in fetal development, legislative background, helping pregnant women, end of life issues, pending legislation and other pro-life issues. Most importantly, it will train the students to be pro-life leaders. The Academy includes dinner each night and is free. Register on our website or contact us for more information. Please spread the word in your family, community and congregation. We know educating the young people is the key! You can make sure this happens. Here are fliers and brochures you can print and distribute. Blessings, anne_sig..png Anne Fox, President of Massachusetts Citizens for Life

*NEW* Freedom for Mission: Pray, Reflect, Act Read about the lives and witness of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More whose feast we celebrate today. Daily Reflection from Dignitatis Humanae Dignitatis Humanae is the Second Vatican Council's Declaration on Religious Freedom. It can be read in its entirety here. Click here to read the reflection for Day Two Prayer for the Intercession of St. Thomas More O Glorious St. Thomas More, Patron of Statesmen, Politicians, Judges and Lawyers, your life of prayer and penance and your zeal for justice, integrity and firm principle in public and family life led you to the path of martyrdom and sainthood. Intercede for our Statesmen, Politicians, Judges and Lawyers, that they may be courageous and effective in their defense and promotion of the sanctity of human life - the foundation of all other human rights. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ~ St. Thomas More Society For more information on Fortnight for Freedom: 1230AM Emmanuel Radio EWTN The Catholic Free Press For more information, be sure to visit www.fortnight4freedom.org and www.worcesterdiocese.org/fortnight-for-freedom.

St. Roch Parish, 334 Main St., Oxford will be holding their Annual Festival on Saturday, June 24 from 8 am – 8 pm. Spend the day with us. Activities include a giant basket raffle, a silent auction, crafts, homemade baked goods, used books, garage sale, money raffle, scratch ticket raffle, and plant sale. Lunch will be served from 11 am-2:30 pm, and our famous chicken barbecue will take place at 5:30 pm. Reserved tickets for this dinner only. Please contact Teri at 508-987-8987.

Three important pieces of news today: 1. The Joint Committee on Health Care of the Mass. Legislature has announced that they will hold hearings on bills that would legalize doctor-prescribed suicide on Tuesday, September 26. This is not a committee that would go into the wee hours of the next day to hear from everyone who wishes to testify so they are likely to cut off testimony at some point. Please block out the morning and early afternoon of September 26 on your calendar to come to the State House and pack it to show our opposition. 2. This afternoon, the Republicans in the US Senate will introduce their bill to repeal Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood. Stay tuned! 3. A California court dismissed 14 charges against David Daleiden, the courageous pro-lifer who went undercover to document Planned Parenthood's practice of selling aborted baby parts! Thank you for keeping on top of things and acting when necessary. You are why life is winning! Anne Fox, President of Massachusetts Citizens for Life

The U.S. bishops invite the faithful to join a movement of prayer and sacrifice for the protection of life, marriage, and religious liberty in our country. Serious threats to each of these have raised unprecedented challenges to the Church and the nation. When confronted with challenges, our Lord calls us to sacrifice and pray. Follow the links below to learn more about how you can answer the Call.

Irondale, AL (EWTN) – Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima with EWTN at the Network’s 2017 Family Celebration Sept. 9-10 at the DCU Convention Center in Worcester, Mass. Headliners include Father Mitch Pacwa (“EWTN Live”), Marcus Grodi (“The Journey Home”), Susan Conroy, Fr. Maurice Emelu, and Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle.

Irondale, AL (EWTN) – Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima with EWTN at the Network’s 2017 Family Celebration Sept. 9-10 at the DCU Convention Center in Worcester, Mass. Headliners include Father Mitch Pacwa (“EWTN Live”), Marcus Grodi (“The Journey Home”), Susan Conroy, Fr. Maurice Emelu, and Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle.

Irondale, AL (EWTN) – Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima with EWTN at the Network’s 2017 Family Celebration Sept. 9-10 at the DCU Convention Center in Worcester, Mass. Headliners include Father Mitch Pacwa (“EWTN Live”), Marcus Grodi (“The Journey Home”), Susan Conroy, Fr. Maurice Emelu, and Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle.

Irondale, AL (EWTN) – Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima with EWTN at the Network’s 2017 Family Celebration Sept. 9-10 at the DCU Convention Center in Worcester, Mass. Headliners include Father Mitch Pacwa (“EWTN Live”), Marcus Grodi (“The Journey Home”), Susan Conroy, Fr. Maurice Emelu, and Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle.

1230AM & 970AM Emmanuel Radio listeners receive valuable legal information on our weekly program "Life's Transitions" thanks to a generous donation from O'Connor & Rivard Attorneys PC in Worcester. Attorney Kathleen O'Connor and Attorney Brenda Rivard provide up to date information on Wills; Trusts; Durable Powers of Attorney; Health Care Proxies; Estates; Nursing Home Planning; Medicaid Planning and much more. Their number is (508) 756-9229 and they are located at 668 Pleasant St in Worcester. Online at www.worcesterprimarycareattorneys.com Tune in to 1230AM & 970AM Emmanuel Radio to hear "Life's Transitions" Sundays at 2:30pm; Mondays at 8pm; and Saturdays at 4:30pm. Emmanuel Radio - Truth For Life!

Irondale, AL (EWTN) – Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima with EWTN at the Network’s 2017 Family Celebration Sept. 9-10 at the DCU Convention Center in Worcester, Mass. Headliners include Father Mitch Pacwa (“EWTN Live”), Marcus Grodi (“The Journey Home”), Susan Conroy, Fr. Maurice Emelu, and Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle.

The U.S. bishops invite the faithful to join a movement of prayer and sacrifice for the protection of life, marriage, and religious liberty in our country. Serious threats to each of these have raised unprecedented challenges to the Church and the nation. When confronted with challenges, our Lord calls us to sacrifice and pray. Follow the links below to learn more about how you can answer the Call.

O God, who gave one origin to all peoples and willed to gather from them one family for yourself, fill all hearts, we pray, with the fire of your love and kindle in them a desire for the just advancement of their neighbor, that, through the good things which you richly bestow upon all, each human person may be brought to perfection, every division may be removed, and equity and justice may be established in human society. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

Irondale, AL (EWTN) – Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima with EWTN at the Network’s 2017 Family Celebration Sept. 9-10 at the DCU Convention Center in Worcester, Mass. Headliners include Father Mitch Pacwa (“EWTN Live”), Marcus Grodi (“The Journey Home”), Susan Conroy, Fr. Maurice Emelu, and Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle.

Irondale, AL (EWTN) – Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima with EWTN at the Network’s 2017 Family Celebration Sept. 9-10 at the DCU Convention Center in Worcester, Mass. Headliners include Father Mitch Pacwa (“EWTN Live”), Marcus Grodi (“The Journey Home”), Susan Conroy, Fr. Maurice Emelu, and Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle.