40 Days for Life Victory Rally - November 9, 2016
Members of HELP joined the hundreds of pro-lifers who lined the street in front of Planned Parenthood in Bedford Heights, OH. Father Burkley, pastor of St. Lucy-St. Edward Catholic Church in Parkman, took his turn praying for the end to the evil of abortion. We truly appreciate his support of our apostolate.
40 Days for Life Mid-Point Rally - October 15, 2016
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UNITED Tour A key component of the 40 Days for Life campaign is a massive, coast-to-coast UNITED bus tour - "United for Life in Prayer and Fasting" - featuring statewide rallies and vigil stops across all 50 states during the 40 days. The UNITED tour made its stop in Cleveland in front of Preterm on October 7th at 6:30pm. |
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Dr. Ray Show On October 2nd, some members of HELP joined the studio audience of the "Living Right with Dr. Ray" TV Show. We were there to lend support and see our good friend, Pastor Walter Moss, being interviewed regarding his pro-life ministry to the Black community. He detailed some of the struggles he has faced and the price he has had to pay because the Black community has not heard the truth about contraception and abortion preached from their pulpits. Keep him and his wife, Darlene, in your prayers as they faithfully follow the path God has chosen for them! We look forward to seeing the episode aired sometime in Spring 2017. |
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40 Days for Life Kick-Off for the 2016 Fall Campaign
This year Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby, Ohio hosted the evening. John Noall, head of Cleveland 40 Days for Life; Pastor Walter Moss, Canton, OH; Father David Baugh, Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Father Tim Kallista, pastor of Immaculate Conception, and Father Michael Lee, St. Andrew Byzantine Catholic led us in prayer, sang, and delivered inspirational and focusing messages to all who had gathered for the Kick-Off Rally on September 27th.
This year Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby, Ohio hosted the evening. John Noall, head of Cleveland 40 Days for Life; Pastor Walter Moss, Canton, OH; Father David Baugh, Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Father Tim Kallista, pastor of Immaculate Conception, and Father Michael Lee, St. Andrew Byzantine Catholic led us in prayer, sang, and delivered inspirational and focusing messages to all who had gathered for the Kick-Off Rally on September 27th.
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Three Young Women Choose Life for Their Babies
HELP is providing financial support to three more young women who bravely chose life for their babies. Realizing that many babies lose their lives to abortion simply because - for one reason or another - the mother doesn't see a way financially to get through the pregnancy, HELP has made financial support a vital part of our apostolate. God has been good in affording us many generous donors. Whether through our annual "Baby Bottle Campaign" or in special memorial donations, the monies we receive have always been sufficient to continue our work.
HELP is providing financial support to three more young women who bravely chose life for their babies. Realizing that many babies lose their lives to abortion simply because - for one reason or another - the mother doesn't see a way financially to get through the pregnancy, HELP has made financial support a vital part of our apostolate. God has been good in affording us many generous donors. Whether through our annual "Baby Bottle Campaign" or in special memorial donations, the monies we receive have always been sufficient to continue our work.
White Cross Memorial 2016
Once again HELP installed the familiar white cross display on the front lawn of St. Helen Church. The 144 crosses represent the babies that lose their lives to abortionists every hour of every day since the Roe vs Wade decision. The memorial is a visual reminder of the ongoing horror in America by which we murder innocent children in their mother’s wombs. Signs accompany the crosses to further emphasize the message of life and healing to all who drive by the display during on the long Labor Day and Geauga County Fair weekend.
Once again HELP installed the familiar white cross display on the front lawn of St. Helen Church. The 144 crosses represent the babies that lose their lives to abortionists every hour of every day since the Roe vs Wade decision. The memorial is a visual reminder of the ongoing horror in America by which we murder innocent children in their mother’s wombs. Signs accompany the crosses to further emphasize the message of life and healing to all who drive by the display during on the long Labor Day and Geauga County Fair weekend.
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HELP Provides for Members of Our Greater Geauga Community An Amish family in need of assistance with their three wheelchair-bound sons became the latest recipients of a cash award from HELP's "Precious Child Fund". This fund was established in loving memory of founding member Jack Montazzoli, who was present in his mother's womb when HELP was started, and whose love of life continues to inspire us from his special place in heaven. |
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"Black Babies Killed Here"
Pastor Walter Moss, holding the "Black Babies Killed Here" sign, took time out of his busy schedule to drive up from his home in Canton, Ohio to join with pro-life activists, including members of HELP, in front of Preterm abortuary on Shaker Boulevard on Friday, June 17, 2016. Pastor Moss has been in the forefront of the initiative by black pastors to bring attention to the devastation abortion has caused in the their communities. What began in his own small church has grown along with the awards and invitations to speak across the nation. HELP continues to support his efforts and the publication of his book, "Why I Am a Pro-life Black Pastor", which has been distributed around the world. |
'Corpus Christi' Procession and Benediction
On June 2, 2016, Our Lady of Peace Church on Shaker Blvd. Cleveland, OH, hosted this annual event. The weather was perfect as the procession made its way to Preterm abortion mill. As the procession encircled Preterm where prayers of exorcism were offered, the skies suddenly became black and swirly. The winds kicked up to such a degree, the service was cut short so the procession could return to the Church before it started raining. We made it back to the Church for Benediction just as the skies opened up and the heavy rains came down. God is Good -- All the time!
On June 2, 2016, Our Lady of Peace Church on Shaker Blvd. Cleveland, OH, hosted this annual event. The weather was perfect as the procession made its way to Preterm abortion mill. As the procession encircled Preterm where prayers of exorcism were offered, the skies suddenly became black and swirly. The winds kicked up to such a degree, the service was cut short so the procession could return to the Church before it started raining. We made it back to the Church for Benediction just as the skies opened up and the heavy rains came down. God is Good -- All the time!
Planned Parenthood National Protest Saturday, April, 23, 2016, 9:00 - 11:00am
Local - Rockside Road, Bedford Heights, OH
Local - Rockside Road, Bedford Heights, OH
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"Way of the Cross" Members of HELP gathered with other Cleveland area pro-lifers on this Good Friday in front of Preterm abortuary, to participate in the annual "Way of the Cross." Father David Baugh and Pastor Ernie Sanders braved the cold to be a part of the prayerful presence. We know not when or how God will answer our prayers to bring an end to abortion, but remember the words of Blessed Mother Theresa, "We are not called to be successful, rather to be faithful." And so we continue to gather here to pray for the babies, mothers, fathers, abortionists, & staff. May God have mercy on their souls. |
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Bringing America Back to Life Convention
March 11-12, 2016, members of HELP attended the yearly "Bringing America Back to Life Convention" held in Cleveland that has become an avenue to PAVE the way to a Culture of Life through Prayer, Action, Voting and Education. The guest speakers were experts in these fields, and the attendees came from all walks of life and from all over the country. It was wonderful to meet and talk to others who respect all human life, from conception to natural death, and recognize that success rests on restoring the family foundations.
March 11-12, 2016, members of HELP attended the yearly "Bringing America Back to Life Convention" held in Cleveland that has become an avenue to PAVE the way to a Culture of Life through Prayer, Action, Voting and Education. The guest speakers were experts in these fields, and the attendees came from all walks of life and from all over the country. It was wonderful to meet and talk to others who respect all human life, from conception to natural death, and recognize that success rests on restoring the family foundations.
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40 DAYS FOR LIFE Spring Campaign ran February 10-March 20, 2016 God has abundantly blessed the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE mission and 506 babies, mothers and families were spared from abortion, including 3 in Cleveland/ Painesville. Also, 5 more abortion facilities closed and 3 more abortion workers quit their jobs where 40 Days for Life campaigns were conducted. |
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Knights of Columbus Pro-Life Dinner 2016 This year's dinner was held at St. Helen Catholic Church on Saturday, February 6, 2016. People from all over northern Ohio were in attendance, including Pastor Walter Moss and his wife Pastor Darlene Moss from Canton. He gave a brief update of his ministry and was very thankful of all the support he has received from HELP. Special recognition was given to HELP member, Bill O'Brien, for his tireless pro-life efforts over the decades - including, using his family connections to secure this year's guest speaker, Abby Johnson. (Bill's son-in-law in Texas delivered Abby's children.) Hearing the story of this former clinic director of Planned Parenthood and her dramatic change of heart made for a demystifying and inspiring evening for all those in attendance. |
The Annual Roe vs Wade Decision Prayer Vigil 2016
The vigil was held on Saturday, January 23, 2016, outside of Preterm, the largest abortuary in Cleveland.
The vigil was held on Saturday, January 23, 2016, outside of Preterm, the largest abortuary in Cleveland.
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Cleveland March for Life 2016 It was held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 and went for 1/5 mile from the new Perk Plaza to the historic Halle Building. There lunch was served in the Food Court followed by Keynote Speaker, Kristi Hofferber - Conceived in Incest; Should She Have Been Killed in Abortion? Her wonderful presentation reaffirmed our strongly held belief that all life is precious and there should be no exceptions for rape or incest. |
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Lake County Right to Life Justice March for the Unborn 2016
Old Man Winter really was out in force delivering the first ice storm of the season. Even so, many hearty souls weathered the brutal temperatures and the slippery sidewalks to cover the course from the Great Lakes Mall to St. Mary's School gym. Others gathered in the gym awaiting the marchers' arrival. When the large crowd was assembled at 3pm, guest speaker Darlene Pawlik of Savethe1.com delivered her heart-wrenching life story of being conceived by rape, sexually abused as a child, and victimized by sex trafficking. |