Warm
greetings!
As we
get closer to the election (November 6), the Minnesota Catholic Conference would
like to share some important ways you and your family can support
marriage.
We’re
asking for your help, to participate in as many of the following activities as
possible, between now and November 6.
1.
PRAY
Archdiocesan
Candlelight Rosary Procession with Danielle Rose – Friday, October
5
Gathering at the
State Capitol ~ 6:00 p.m.
Procession begins ~
7:00 p.m.
2.
EDUCATE
YOURSELF
Canada Day –
Monday, October 8
Join us
for a series of panel discussions: “What the Future Looks Like if Marriage in
Minnesota is Redefined—A Canadian Perspective,” with the Most Rev. Terrence
Prendergast, Archbishop of Ottawa, Ontario and other Canadians who will discuss
the harrowing impact marriage redefinition has had on Canadians, especially
Catholics.
From 9:30 a.m. to
11:45 a.m.
University of St.
Thomas Law School Atrium
1000 LaSalle Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN
RSVP
is REQUIRED to attend this important and informative event. To RSVP and/or ask
questions, please email rhuray@mncc.org.
3.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer to phone
bank, help “Get out the vote,” make a donation
Minnesota for
Marriage is a pro-marriage amendment campaign created by a diverse coalition of
faith and non-faith based leaders and groups to pass the marriage amendment.
Volunteers are
needed to staff phone banks at the Minnesota for Marriage office and other
locations. It’s very easy, and no debate skills are required! The coalition also
needs help in the coming weeks for our “Get out the vote” effort, which will
include everything from voter registration to canvassing neighborhoods and going
door-to-door.
4.
HAVE A
CONVERSATION
Be sure
you understand what marriage is in the public square and how to explain the
Church’s involvement in this important social issue. Pray for the courage to
talk to a loved one or neighbor who may misunderstand the issue. Visit our
marriage amendment
resource page or read our
Unique for a
Reason: Why Marriage Matters blog to help you
find ways to articulate what the Church is and
isn’t saying about marriage, and our brothers and sisters
with same-sex attraction:
·
Responding to
Common Accusations and Fallacies
·
To My “Catholic
Voting No” Neighbor
·
Just “Live and Let
Live”: A Conversation
5.
VOTE YES – Get
to the polls on November 6!
The
Minnesota Marriage Protection Amendment reads:
Shall the Minnesota
constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman
shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?
Spread the word to
VOTE YES. And remember, a non-vote is counted as a “no” vote!
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