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July 22, 2015

By Colleen Miner
Diocesan director, Respect Life Ministry

Plattsburgh - Deacon Jack Lukasiewicz, chairman of Champlain Valley Right to Life since May 2014, is spearheading the Clinton County Fair Pro-Life Fair Booth for the second time.

The booth has had a presence at the Clinton County Fair for over 40 years.

“Numerous fair attendees return year after year offering their personal stories on how the information they received at our booth had saved a baby,” Deacon Lukasiewicz said. “On occasion a mom, dad, or grandparent confides in us ‘that baby’ is right here with them, grown up, handsome or pretty, enjoying the gift of life to the fullest!”

Fair goers can expect to receive information on where to obtain prenatal care for infants, referrals to the Plattsburgh Pregnancy Center and Birthright.

Applications for free or low cost health insurance for families as well as education items related to stages of pregnancy, alternatives to abortion, post-abortion healing, chastity and other family-oriented materials, will also be offered.

Pamphlets, DVD’s, books, cards and trinkets are available for a donation to the Champlain Valley Right to Life. Each year, New York State Right to Life raffle tickets are sold which proceeds support pro-life efforts in New York State.

The booth is set among the usual fair foods and vendors - standing out with educational baby developmental posters and fetal models.  Pro-lifers working at the booth may find questions from passersby to be challenging.
Some refer to their volunteer hours as “time in the trenches” but understand the value of the opportunity to reach the general public in a positive way.

Deacon Lukasiewicz said “We appreciate our volunteers who support this annual event and welcome others who wish to become involved in the pro-life cause.

“We do this work to show how precious human life is,’ he said.

This summer’s fair runs from July 28 through  August 2. Two volunteers are asked to fill each 4-hour shift: 10 a.m. to 2; 2 p.m. to 6 and 6 p.m. to 10.

Prospective volunteers may contact Deacon  Lukasiewicz at 518-562-1175 or paulared@charter.net.

The CVRTL pro-life fair booth is a 2015 recipient of the diocesan Respect Life collection.

 

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