Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements

Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements – February 2012

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February 4/5 – Five Announcements

Youth for Life Leadership Council Meeting, February 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at All Saints Catholic Church, 5321 Meadowbrook Dr., Dallas 75248, in Room 10 of the Kamel Life Center. YFL Leadership Council welcomes adults interested in planning and chaperoning youth pro-life events throughout the year. Together we’ll stay informed about pro-life current events and strategize on how to engage today’s youth in the fight to end abortion. For more info, contact Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591, or .

Project Life Kickoff and BloodMoney Film Screening, February 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson 75081 (Upper Room). The screening of BloodMoney: the Business of Abortion is a kickoff to the pilot program of Project Life, a new weekly adult pro-life curriculum (beginning February 21 and continuing every Tuesday through April 24, except Mar. 27 & Apr. 3). The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring former abortion provider Carol Everett. Light refreshments will be served. For more info, contact Patty Sherrod, 972-235-5554 or .

Gabriel Angel Training,

Announcement in English

Gabriel Angel Training, February 18 and 25, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd., Dallas 75228, in Room 403 (second floor of the gymnasium). Learn how to mentor a mother facing a crisis pregnancy. All meals and materials provided. For more info and to register online (required), visit prolifedallas.org/angeltraining. Attendance at both sessions and the Angel Commissioning (after Feb. 25, 5 p.m. Vigil Mass) required. Additional questions? Contact Patty Sherrod, , or 972-235-5554.

Announcement in Spanish

Entrenamiento Gabriel, 18 y 25 de febrero, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., en la Iglesia Católica de San Pío X, 3030 Gus Thomasson rd., Dallas 75228, en la Sala 403 (segundo piso del gimnasio). Aprenda como ser mentor de una madre enfrentando un embarazo en crisis. Todas las comidas y materiales serán proveídos. Sí usted es bilingüe o de alguien conoce bilingüe que le interese participar, es necesario registrarse en línea y disponible en prolifedallas.org/angeltraining. Asistencia a la sesión de seguimiento y Comisiones de Ángel será requerida el 25 de febrero.

Para más información contacte a Aurora Tinajero al 972-262-5137 x 23 o a .

What the Church Teaches on Faithful Citizenship, February 20: What are our Catholic Goals for Political Life? How do I help? Join Catholic Charities of Dallas, the Catholic Pro-Life Committee and the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Justice Ministry on Monday, February 20th at 7pm at St. Mark, 1100 W 15th St, Plano 75075 (2nd floor, Upper Room) for the final session of our Faithful Citizenship series! We are honored to have Jennifer Carr Allmon, Associate Director of the Texas Catholic Conference, to talk about goals and challenges of political life and how we can get involved on a local level. The Texas Catholic Conference is the official public policy voice of the Bishops of Texas. We hope to see you there. Together, informed and active Catholics can made a difference!

Retiros del Viñedo de Raquel™ en español / Rachel's Vineyard Retreat™ in Spanish

Announcement in Spanish

Retiros del Viñedo de Raquel™ en español, 24-26 de febrero, Viñedo de Raquel™ es una oportunidad extraordinaria para cualquier persona quien lucha con el dolor emocional y espiritual del aborto. Este fin de semana es un proceso único y eficaz diseñado específicamente para ayudarle a experimentar la misericordia y compasión de Dios. Este proceso es extremadamente útil para aquellas quienes tienen dificultad en perdonarse a ellas mismas y otros. ¡Este fin de semana ayudará a que su alma encuentre una voz y a transformar el dolor del pasado en esperanza! Para más información y para registrarse, contacte 972-679-4760 o , o visite racheldallas.org. Todas las consultas son estrictamente confidenciales.

Announcement in English

Rachel's Vineyard Retreat™ in Spanish, February 24-26. Rachel’s Vineyard™ is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. The weekend is a unique and effective process designed specifically to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. This process is extremely helpful for those who have difficulty forgiving themselves or others. The weekend will help your soul find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope! For more information and to register, contact or 214-544-CARE (2273) or visit racheldallas.org. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

February 11/12 - Five Announcements

Gabriel Angel Training,

Announcement in English

Gabriel Angel Training, February 18 and 25, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd., Dallas 75228, in Room 403 (second floor of the gymnasium). Learn how to mentor a mother facing a crisis pregnancy. All meals and materials provided. For more info and to register online (required), visit prolifedallas.org/angeltraining. Attendance at both sessions and the Angel Commissioning (after Feb. 25, 5 p.m. Vigil Mass) required. Additional questions? Contact Patty Sherrod, , or 972-235-5554.

Announcement in Spanish

Entrenamiento Gabriel, 18 y 25 de febrero, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., en la Iglesia Católica de San Pío X, 3030 Gus Thomasson rd., Dallas 75228, en la Sala 403 (segundo piso del gimnasio). Aprenda como ser mentor de una madre enfrentando un embarazo en crisis. Todas las comidas y materiales serán proveídos. Sí usted es bilingüe o de alguien conoce bilingüe que le interese participar, es necesario registrarse en línea y disponible en prolifedallas.org/angeltraining. Asistencia a la sesión de seguimiento y Comisiones de Ángel será requerida el 25 de febrero. Para más información contacte a Aurora Tinajero al 972-262-5137 x 23 o a .

What the Church Teaches on Faithful Citizenship, February 20: What are our Catholic Goals for Political Life? How do I help? Join Catholic Charities of Dallas, the Catholic Pro-Life Committee and the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Justice Ministry on Monday, February 20th at 7pm at St. Mark, 1100 W 15th St, Plano 75075 (2nd floor, Upper Room) for the final session of our Faithful Citizenship series! We are honored to have Jennifer Carr Allmon, Associate Director of the Texas Catholic Conference, to talk about goals and challenges of political life and how we can get involved on a local level. The Texas Catholic Conference is the official public policy voice of the Bishops of Texas. We hope to see you there. Together, informed and active Catholics can made a difference!

Project Life on Tuesdays: a weekly event held at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson 75081. Beginning on February 21, and each Tuesday following through April 24 (excluding Mar. 27 & Apr. 3), the Catholic Pro-Life Committee is introducing the pilot program of Project Life -- a new adult pro-life curriculum. The topic of the Feb. 21 opening session will be: Age Old Enemies: Life and Death presented by Fr. Timothy J. Heines (in St. Joseph Rm.). For more information and full class list, visit prolifedallas.org/projectlife or contact Patty Sherrod, 972-235-5554 or .

Retiros del Viñedo de Raquel™ en español / Rachel's Vineyard Retreat™ in Spanish

Announcement in Spanish

Retiros del Viñedo de Raquel™ en español, 24-26 de febrero, Viñedo de Raquel™ es una oportunidad extraordinaria para cualquier persona quien lucha con el dolor emocional y espiritual del aborto. Este fin de semana es un proceso único y eficaz diseñado específicamente para ayudarle a experimentar la misericordia y compasión de Dios. Este proceso es extremadamente útil para aquellas quienes tienen dificultad en perdonarse a ellas mismas y otros. ¡Este fin de semana ayudará a que su alma encuentre una voz y a transformar el dolor del pasado en esperanza! Para más información y para registrarse, contacte 972-679-4760 o , o visite racheldallas.org. Todas las consultas son estrictamente confidenciales.

Announcement in English

Rachel's Vineyard Retreat™ in Spanish, February 24-26. Rachel’s Vineyard™ is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. The weekend is a unique and effective process designed specifically to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. This process is extremely helpful for those who have difficulty forgiving themselves or others. The weekend will help your soul find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope! For more information and to register, contact or 214-544-CARE (2273) or visit racheldallas.org. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

February 18/19 – Three Announcements

Retiros del Viñedo de Raquel™ en español / Rachel's Vineyard Retreat™ in Spanish

Announcement in Spanish

Announcement in English

February 25/26 – Two Announcements

Project Life on Tuesdays: a weekly event held at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson 75081. On Feb. 28, Bishop Doug Deshotel will present the second session of the new adult pro-life curriculum Project Life on the topic of Abortion: Main Symptom of the Culture of Death (in Room 123). This pilot program sponsored by the Catholic Pro-Life Committee will continue at St. Joseph every Tuesday through April 24 (excluding Mar. 27 & Apr. 3). For more information and full class list, visit prolifedallas.org/projectlife or contact Patty Sherrod, 972-235-5554 or .

Youth for Life Leadership Council Meeting, March 13, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at All Saints Catholic Church, 5321 Meadowbrook Dr., Dallas 75248, in Room 10 of the Kamel Life Center. YFL Leadership Council welcomes adults interested in planning and chaperoning youth pro-life events throughout the year. Together we’ll stay informed about pro-life current events and strategize on how to engage today’s youth in the fight to end abortion. For more info, contact Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591, or .

March 3/4 – Two Announcements