On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, I met with Superintendent Wayne Gent regarding our concerns about CAST opening classrooms directly across the street from A Woman's World Abortion Clinic. (Click the link to read up on that if you missed the original post.) Here are the bullet points on the meeting:

*Mr. Gent treated myself and Pastor Longworth with respect and professionalism, much different than the former superintendent and board members Hilson and Hensley who have responded to some of us with nasty emails, claiming we were threatening them. (If you receive a response like that, please forward it to me.)

*Mr. Gent said they will continue with the expansion but he is considering the following safety precautions:
1) To build a security fence with a mesh around the building that would provide security and limit the view of the clinic.
2) To landscape in front of the school building in a way that would limit visibility of the clinic.
3) To establish procedures in the school that would train teachers to close the blinds during certain times so the children would not be witnessing emergency vehicles, protests, etc.

He has not given a date or assurance that these things will in fact happen, just the fact that he is looking into doing these things. And of course fences and hedges can't protect a child's emotional well-being or the fact that the school is normalizing abortion to the children by not being concerned that the clinic is there. 

So what next:

*After speaking with some people and praying about it, going to the school board meeting on June 11th would probably not accomplish much. Since school is over, this particular meeting is not well attended, so we'd only be speaking to the same people we have been emailing. Plus, we would need a big crowd to make any impact and only 15 people indicated to me that they emailed the superintendent and board. Also, it takes more time to attend this meeting, so I doubt we would have enough people to make an impact.

*If you haven't yet, email the superintendent and board (information and example letter below). It only takes a few minutes and it makes an impact. We know because we have received responses, and the Superintendent ignored me until he received these emails.

*Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. The letters to the editor section is the most read part of the newspaper. People don't know what's going on, and we have to get the word out. For your convenience, I've listed area papers with contact information below.

*Forward this post on Facebook, some other social media platform, or in your email to get more people involved. 

*Contact me with any ideas. 

We may not get them to stop this expansion, but we can bring light to this travesty and let the public know what these board members stand for. 

Thanks and keep me posted on anything you do.
God Bless,
Jim

The Florida Catholic
-https://www.diocesepb.org/florida-catholic-newspaper
 https://www.diocesepb.org/florida-catholic-newspaper-story-submission-form and https://thefloridacatholic.org/article-request/
-Submit an email or hard copy letter to Jean Gonzalez https://thefloridacatholic.org/about-us/

Treasure Coast Newspapers
-Submit a hard copy letter here: 1939 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994 and 760 NW Enterprise Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
- Submit your digital letter here: https://www.tcpalm.com/opinion/

Palm Beach Post
-Submit your hard copy letter here: 904 E Prima Vista Blvd # 100, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
-Submit your digital letter here:
 https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/opinion/submit-letter-the-editor/yQJ4ZFbqfFeehvlc9YMrZN/

TreasureCoast Happens!
-Submit your hard copy letter here: 686 SE Keyes St, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

El Hispano
-Submit your hard copy letter here: 102 NW Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
-Submit your electronic letter here: https://elhispanoparatodos.com/contact-us/

Daily News
-Submit your hard copy letter here: 6526 S Kanner Hwy # 372, Stuart, FL 34997

Vero Beach Press Journal
-Submit your hard copy letter here: 1801 US-1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Orange Peel Gazette
-Submit your hard copy letter here: P. O. Box 9184, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34985
-Submit your electronic letter here: 
http://orangepeelgazette.com/contact-us/

Inquirer Newspapers, Inc.
-Submit your hard copy letter here: 1926 Sixty Oaks Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32966

Vero Beach 32963 Media
-Submit your hard copy letter here: 4855 Highway A1a,, Vero Beach, FL 32963
-Website with email: http://www.vb32963online.com/

Vero Beachside News
-Submit your hard copy letter here: 2925 Cardinal Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963

My Living Magazine
-Submit a hard copy letter here: 3727 SE Ocean Blvd #200, Stuart, FL 34996
-Submit an electronic letter here: http://www.mylivingmagazine.com/

​Sidewalk counseling is exactly what it sounds like: standing on the sidewalk outside of an abortion center counseling women and anyone that might accompany them inside the abortuary.

This is the last chance effort to offer real help to the woman, and the very last chance to cry out for the little child in the womb who is being drawn to the slaughter.

Join us and learn how you can rescue those being led away to the slaughter and speak to the abortion bound woman with sometimes seconds to spare. You can be a true lifesaver to the child! Whether you are new, or a seasoned counselor, come and learn how to minister in front of the abortion mills and be refreshed!

Dear 40 Days For Life participants,
Great news!
*The San Damiano Men's Group from St. Lucie Catholic Church who have 19 participants coming out on Fridays to cover the business hours that the clinic is open.
*Congrats also to Holy Family Catholic Church who had 145 people who signed up to pray and fast at home.

More great news! Since all of you and others around the world committed more time of prayer and fasting to end abortion, great things have been happening at our vigil site, A Woman's World Medical Center (abortion clinic).
*Saturday, February 17, 2 women changed their minds and decided not to have abortions.
*Monday, February 19, one woman changed her mind.
That's 3 babies and moms spared in the first week of 40 Days. 
*ALSO: I've heard that 4 babies and moms were saved in West Palm Beach since 40 Days began! That is unusual, more than usual. So if anyone ever tells you God doesn't honor. prayer and fasting, let them know about 40 Days.
God Bless and keep up the great job!!!

DATE:      Friday, February 16, 2018
TIME:       5:00-6:00
PLACE:   Corner of Delaware Ave and 12th St. in Ft. Pierce in front of
                A Woman's World Medical Center (Abortuary)
EVENT:
*Pray The Rosary
*Pray The Pro-Life Stations of the Cross
*Pray Before the Traveling Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe
*Life Chain (signs will be provided)
**People who attend will receive a 40 Days Pin, 40 Days Wrist Band and a Free Pro-Life Bumper Sticker!

Take a Stand for LifeFrom February 14 to March 25, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life … a groundbreaking, coordinated international  mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city — and beyond.
The prayer/counseling location is the public sidewalks outside of A Woman's World Medical Center. The address is 503 12th Street Fort Pierce, Florida. Please park on the street on Delaware Ave. Do not park in the lot of Pregnancy Care Center, which is directly east, across 12th street from the abortion clinic. Also, since we want to respect the privacy of the clients going to Pregnancy Care Center, please do not speak to any woman entering Pregnancy Care Center. Also, please do not enter Pregnancy Care Center to ask to use the restrooms, say hello, etc. They are very busy and we have to respect the confidentiality of their clients. Thank you.
Some words of caution:
The sidewalk in front of an abortion clinic can become an emotional place, so in order to keep a peaceful, lawful and safe environment, please read, sign, and abide by the 40 Days for Life Statement of Peace. If you are going to the clinic, please print it out, sign it, and give it to your Site Captain.
It's recommended not to go alone. It is also recommended that you have a video camera with you (could be your phone) while you are at the clinic.

 SCHEDULE FOR WITNESS/PRAYER AT ABORTION CLINIC
* St. Anastasia: Mondays: 12:00-4:00

* Regular sidewalk counselors: Mondays: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
* St. Damiano's Disciples of Men: Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

** St. Marks/St. Anastasia: 5:00 p.m. Fridays (Rosary)

* Regular sidewalk counselors:  Saturdays: 5:00 - 10:00 a.m.
 
*******There are still plenty of times open. Please reply if you have a group or are an individual who would like to pray/witness at the Abortion Clinic.


* Lisa Addeo of St. Martin De Porres is running 40 Days at the Planned Parenthood in Stuart at 1322 NW Federal HWY 1 (Emerald Plaza). Participants in this vigil include people from St. Martin DePorres, St. Andrews, Holy Family and other Treasure Coast Churches. To participate or for more information, contact Lisa at addeolisa@yahoo.com.


 
***Please let us know how your sign ups went and how many people are participating.
***Don't just count people who are coming to clinic. Count participants who are fasting or praying also.


Remember, you can still sign up people even after it starts. Sometimes people become interested once Lent has begun. What better way to prepare for Easter than praying or fasting for the end of abortion.

From February 14 to March 25, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life … a groundbreaking, coordinated international  mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city — and beyond.

Praying and counseling will take place on the public sidewalks outside of A Woman's World Medical Center, 503 12th Street Fort Pierce, Florida.

PARKING
​Please park on the street on Delaware Ave. Do not park in the lot of Pregnancy Care Center, which is directly east, across 12th street from the abortion clinic.

RESPECT
Also, since we want to respect the privacy of the clients going to Pregnancy Care Center, please do not speak to any woman entering Pregnancy Care Center. Also, please do not enter Pregnancy Care Center to ask to use the restrooms, say hello, etc. They are very busy and we have to respect the confidentiality of their clients. Thank you.

Sign up for vigil hours here or after weekend Masses.