Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas

Calendar of Events

August-October 2016

Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas

prolifedallas.org

Note: Pro-life activities / talks sponsored by other area organizations are included.

AUGUST 2016

Adoration on Mondays: 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Birth Choice, 8610 Greenville Ave., Suite 200, Dallas 75243. For more information, contact Birth Choice at 214-631-2402, or . Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.

Mass on Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. at Birth Choice, 8610 Greenville Ave., Suite 200, Dallas 75243. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Loyd Morris and offered for the conversion to a Culture of Life of all who participate in the evil just outside the door of Birth Choice at Southwestern abortion facility. For more information, contact Birth Choice at 214-631-2402, or . Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.

Plano Planned Parenthood Prayer Vigil on Wednesdays & Saturdays: Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Join other pro-lifers in a peaceful prayer vigil every Saturday morning on the public easement (the grassy area) outside of the PlannedParenthood abortion-referral facility, 600 North Central Expressway, Plano 75074.Street parking is available next toFry’s Electronicson Executive Drive. Formoreinformation,contact Steven Lopez at .Sponsored by PlanoPrayer Vigil.

Mass on Thursdays at the White Rose Women’s Center, 4313 N. Central Expwy., Dallas 75205. For an updated schedule of masses and times, visit saintjosephshelpers.org/news-and-events. To keep the Center’s small parking lot free for clients, please park on either Lee Street or McKinney Avenue. Contact Darcy Maggio at for more information. Sponsored by White Rose Women’s Center.

5-7 Rachel's Vineyard™ Retreat in Spanish: A Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat is a life-changing 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 those suffering from abortion 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 the suffering soul find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope! For more information and to register, contact or the Healing after Abortion helpline, 214-544-CARE (2273) in English or or 972-679-4760 in Spanish or visit racheldallas.org. For information about a day of healing for men only, visit projectjosephdallas.org or contact 469-416-2101 or . All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

5 All-Night Adoration Vigil of the Two Hearts in prayer for the advancement of the culture of life at Mater Dei Parish, 2030 E. State Highway 356, Irving, 75060 (off of Loop 12 and the Irving Blvd exit). All are invited to join in helping to make reparation for sins against the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary through Eucharistic Adoration every First Friday at Mater Dei Parish. The following is a schedule of the activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. every First Friday:

FRIDAY

6:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Devotions

6:45 p.m. Exposition

7:45 p.m. Repose of the Blessed Sacrament

8:00 p.m. Holy Mass

9:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Exposition and All-Night Adoration

SATURDAY

7:30 a.m. Confessions

7:45 a.m. Benediction

8:00 a.m. Holy Mass

Please email Mike Drake for any questions at , and watch MaterDeiParish.com for each month's Eucharistic Adoration sign-up calendar (signing up helps with early planning but is not required to participate in adoration). Sponsored by Mater Dei Parish.

6 1st Saturday Rosary for an End to Abortion: Immediately following 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Chapel at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 4015 S. Hampton Rd., Dallas 75224. Gather with us in present or private prayer, as we supplicate for LIFE from conception to natural death. For more information, contact Maria Castillo-Lopez, . Sponsored by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish.

10 Pro-Life Mass at White Rose:9:00 a.m., 4313 N. Central Expwy., Dallas 75205. The Traditional Latin Mass is offered on the second Wednesday of the month.To keep the Center’s small parking lot free for clients, please park on Lee Street or McKinney Avenue.Sponsored by the White Rose Women’s Center.

11 Courage Presentation on Same-Sex Attraction at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson 75081. Fr. Philip Bochanski, Associate Director of Courage International will present: Welcoming and Accompanying Our Brothers and Sisters Who Experience Same-Sex Attraction: Living Out Our Universal Call to Chastity and Speaking Truth in Love. This timely topic will give us the information we need to understand this difficult situation facing our families, our youth, and our society. Buffet dinner begins at 6:30, and presentation begins at 7:15. Buffet is $7 per person, and you may pay at the door. RSVP is required to attend dinner to JoAnn Murray, . For more information about Courage International, visit couragerc.org. Sponsored by St. Mark Plano and St. Joseph Richardson.

13 Remembrance Mass for Children: 10:00 a.m. at Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Ave., Dallas 75201. This bilingual Mass for the diocese will be celebrated by Bishop Greg Kelly with Reverend Rodolfo Garcia; Director of Pastoral Services, Deacon Charlie Stump; and Deacon David Maida with music by the Cathedral Children’s Choir. The Mass will include a special blessing for parents of children lost before birth by miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion, or for any other reason after birth. Parents will also be invited to participate in a white rose procession and to add their child(ren) to a Book of Remembrance to be held in prayer by the Sisters of Life. (Participation in any aspect of the event is voluntary.) For more information, contact Susan Platt, 214-392-7545 or .

16 Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System Introductory Session (Allen): 7:00 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 N. Greenville Ave., Allen 75002. The introductory session is free but a reservation is required. The Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System is primarily a fertility care system which can be used effectively as a form of natural family planning. It is easy to learn and 99% effective. Couples use the Creighton Model as a solution for infertility with an 80% success rate. Many women use it for health reasons as well. To register for the class, please contact Holly Baril, CFCP, 469-774-6559 or . To learn more, visit intouchfertility.com. Holly is also available for appointments on Tuesday evenings. More information is also available at creightonmodel.com. Sponsored by In Touch Fertility & Birthing Care Services. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp.)

20 Gabriel Angel Training in English, Part 1: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2323 Cheyenne Street, Irving 75062.Become a Gabriel Angel and learn how to mentor a mother facing an unexpected pregnancy. In addition to learning about Project Gabriel, several representatives from the Catholic Pro-Life Committee will spotlight other ministries and explain how you might get involved at your own parish.All meals and materials are provided. Please arrive at 8:30 for check-in, fellowship and continental breakfast. For more information and to register online (required), please visit prolifedallas.org/angeltraining. If you have additional questions contact Ingrid Meyer, , or 214-466-9769. Attendance at the August 27 follow-up session and Angel Commissioning is required.

NOTE: Safe Environment clearance is required for the Gabriel Angel training. If you have already taken Safe Environment training through the Diocese of Dallas, please make sure your clearance is current (Safe Environment clearance must be updated every year). If you are not Safe-Environment cleared through the Diocese of Dallas, contact your parish or school safety director to begin the process.

20 3rd Saturday Rosary for those on Death Row: Immediately following 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Chapel at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 4015 S. Hampton Rd., Dallas 75224. Gather with us in present or private prayer, as we supplicate for LIFE from conception to natural death. For more information, contact Maria Castillo-Lopez, . Sponsored by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish.

26-28 Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™ in English: Rachel’s Vineyard™ is a life-changing 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 those suffering from an abortion 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 the soul of the suffering find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope! For more information and to register, contact or the Healing after Abortion helpline 214-544-CARE (2273) in English, or or 972-679-4760 in Spanish. For information about a day of healing for men only, visit projectjosephdallas.org or contact 469-416-2101 or . All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

27 Gabriel Angel Training in English, Part 2: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2323 Cheyenne Street, Irving 75062. All meals and materials are provided. New Gabriel Angels will be commissioned at the 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass.For more information and to register online (required), please visit prolifedallas.org/angeltraining. If you have additional questions contact Ingrid Meyer, , or 214-466-9769. Attendance at the August 20 initial session is required

27 Quarterly Parish Pro-Life Coordinators Meeting: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas 75244, in Sweeney Hall. If you cannot attend, please send a representative. For more information, contact David Carr, 469-230-9664 or .

28 Last Sunday Divine Mercy Chaplet for Those Facing Execution: Following the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church (Chapel), 110 Saint Gabriel Way, McKinney 75071. Join us as we gather to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for those individuals facing execution in Texas in the coming month, as well as for the victims of violent crimes.For more information, contact Kay Leonard, 214-544-1669 or . Sponsored by St. Gabriel Ministry to the Imprisoned & St. Gabriel Pro-Life Ministry.

August 30, September 6 & 13 Render Unto Caesar Radio Series in Spanish. This important election-year series will be held on three consecutive Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on the “Celebrando la Vida” radio show on KJON 850 AM. Issues to be covered include

· End-of-life issues examined by Jennifer Carr Allmon of the Texas Catholic Conference,

· Death penalty examined by Sr. Ilaria Buonriposi of the Catholic Mobilizing Network, and

· Abortion examined by Aurora Tinajero of the Catholic Pro-Life Committee,

as well as a discussion of the dignity of the human person, how to balance the issues when voting and getting involved beyond the voting booth. For more information, visit www.providadedallas.org or contact Aurora Tinajero, 972-639-0259 or . Sponsored by the Texas Catholic Conference and the Catholic Pro-Life Committee.

August 31, September 7 & 14 Render Unto Caesar FREE Webcast Series in English. This important election-year webcast series will be held on three consecutive Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Issues to be covered include

· End-of-life issues examined by Jennifer Carr Allmon of the Texas Catholic Conference,

· Death penalty examined by Karen Clifton of the Catholic Mobilizing Network, and

· Abortion examined by Karen Garnett of the Catholic Pro-Life Committee,

as well as a discussion of the dignity of the human person, how to balance the issues when voting and getting involved beyond the voting booth. For more information and to register for the webcast, visit www.prolifedallas.org/webcast. For additional questions, contact Susan Platt, 214-392-7545, or .

SEPTEMBER 2016

Adoration on Mondays: 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Birth Choice, 8610 Greenville Ave., Suite 200, Dallas 75243. For more information, contact Birth Choice at 214-631-2402, or . Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.

Mass on Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. at Birth Choice, 8610 Greenville Ave., Suite 200, Dallas 75243. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Loyd Morris and offered for the conversion to a Culture of Life of all who participate in the evil just outside the door of Birth Choice at Southwestern abortion facility. For more information, contact Birth Choice at 214-631-2402, or . Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.

Plano Planned Parenthood Prayer Vigil on Wednesdays & Saturdays: Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Join other pro-lifers in a peaceful prayer vigil every Saturday morning on the public easement (the grassy area) outside of the PlannedParenthood abortion-referral facility, 600 North Central Expressway, Plano 75074.Street parking is available next toFry’s Electronicson Executive Drive. Formoreinformation,contact Steven Lopez at .Sponsored by PlanoPrayer Vigil.

Mass on Thursdays at the White Rose Women’s Center, 4313 N. Central Expwy., Dallas 75205. For an updated schedule of masses and times, visit saintjosephshelpers.org/news-and-events. To keep the Center’s small parking lot free for clients, please park on either Lee Street or McKinney Avenue. Contact Darcy Maggio at for more information. Sponsored by White Rose Women’s Center.

2 All-Night Adoration Vigil of the Two Hearts in prayer for the advancement of the culture of life at Mater Dei Parish, 2030 E. State Highway 356, Irving, 75060 (off of Loop 12 and the Irving Blvd exit). All are invited to join in helping to make reparation for sins against the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary through Eucharistic Adoration every First Friday at Mater Dei Parish. The following is a schedule of the activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. every First Friday: