Calendar of Events

October - December 2016

Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas

Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas

prolifedallas.org

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

OCTOBER 2016 - OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

September 28-November 6: 40 Days for Life-Dallas. 40 Days for Lifeis a focused pro-life effort that consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil, and community outreach. The prayer vigil will be 7 days a week, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., outside the multi-million dollar Planned Parenthood abortion facility at 7989 West Virginia Dr, Dallas 75237.We are praying that, with God's help, this effort will help bring an end to abortion not only in our city but also throughout America! Churches of all denominations are needed to sponsor a day or block of hours during this solemn prayer vigil. For more information, please visitprolifedallas.org/40daysor contact Dallas campaign director Susan Platt at or 214-392-7545.

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.

1 43rd Annual Hike for Life: Hike for Life is a 5K pro-life walk held once a year in various locations around Texas. It raises money for area pregnancy resource centers and awareness of the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Please check the Hike for Life website for registration, start time, and detailed location for each site. Refreshments will be served at the end of each hike. Dates are as follows:

October 1: McKinney - Erwin Park

October 8: Dallas - Bishop Lynch High School

Garland - Audubon Park

October 15: Corsicana - I.O.O.F. Park

Rowlett - Lakes of Springfield Park

October 22: Dallas - Bachman Lake

If you can’t make it to one of the locations, then find a spot that works for you and have your own Hike for Life. You’ll still get a great T-shirt, and you’ll be helping babies as well. Just let us know your shirt size when you send in your contributions and we will rush you a shirt (while supplies last).

Due to the time that it takes to order T-shirts and to plan for a Hike, we request that you register online if at all possible and obtain sponsors online. This will also allow us to contact you in the event of a change in the Hike site you are planning on attending, and to let you know how we did and where the money you helped to raise is going. For more information and to pre-register, visit hikeforlifetexas.org or contact Tom Clark, 214-282-6297 or . Sponsored by Hike for Life Texas.

1 GEMS Class: The Gift of Forgiveness: Forgiving Others & Ourselves: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at St. Francis Anglican Church, 3838 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas 75229, in the Parish Hall. Guest speaker Deacon Kory Killgo of St. Ann Church in Coppell will present on forgiveness as a gift from God, a gift we all need in order to move forward in our lives.All Gabriel Angels, Gabriel Moms, GEMS Academy candidates, and friends of Project Gabriel are invited.Come join us for a truly life-changing experience.A light lunch is included. Please arrange for off-site childcare, but infants are welcome.For more information about GEMS, or to register for the class, contact Jeannette Goodman, 214-803-1482 or .

1 19th Annual Walk to Remember: Check-in is at 12:00 noon and ceremony begins at 1 p.m., at Calvary Church, 4401 N. Highway 161, Irving 75038. In 1988, former President Ronald Reagan declared the month of October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death), a non-profit organization supporting and providing hope for families that have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant loss, hosts a Walk to Remember each October. The Walk commemorates those precious lives that have been lost and allows families who suffered this loss to experience fellowship, support and public acknowledgment of the life of their babies in a safe environment. Unlike the name may imply, the Walk is not a fundraiser, nor a "walk-a-thon". Instead, it is a beautiful ceremony to remember our babies who have died. Family and friends are welcome to join in the Walk. For additional information and reservations, please call 972-506-9000, email , or visit the national website mend.org. Sponsored by M.E.N.D.

1 4th Annual Banquet benefitting The Bella House at 7:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel North Dallas, 701 E. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX. Keynote speaker is Mark Davis, an American radio host, newspaper columnist and political commentator. The evening promises to be filled with inspiration and information for those interested in getting involved to make a real difference in a young mother’s life. More information about the Bella House and the 4th Annual Banquet can be found at bellahouse.org. Tickets for the event are $80 and can be purchased on the website or by phone 972-379-7450. Sponsored by The Bella House.

2 Respect Life Sunday

2 National Life Chain: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., at more than 39 locations around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. For the past 28 years, Life Chain has been a peaceful, prayerful public witness of the Christian community standing together for life with signs conveying this message provided at each site. Last year pro-life individuals in 1,950 locations in 1,600 cities and towns across the United States and Canada gathered to show the solidarity of the Christian community for life and adoption versus abortion. Every year the national office hears about babies whose lives have been saved after women see the people holding signs and praying. If you would like to participate in or coordinate a Life Chain in your area, contact Texas Life Chain Director, Sharron Albertson at 972-618-0400 or visit LifeChain.net.For Dallas area locations, see http://lifechain.net/2016GreaterDallasLifeChains.pdf. Sponsored by National Life Chain.

5 Feast of St. Mary Faustina Kowalska, Patron Saint of Mercy, who was given the Chaplet of Divine Mercy to pray in particular in reparation for abortion.

6 “A Woman on a Mission” Presentation by Reggie LittleJohn: 7:00 p.m., St. Monica Catholic Church, 9933 Midway Road, Dallas 75220 (in sanctuary). All are invited to hear Women’s Rights Without Frontier Founder Reggie Littlejohn. Women’s Rights Without Frontiers (WRWF) is a broad-based, international coalition which opposes forced abortion, gendercide and sexual slavery in China. Through advocacy and action, WRWF has been called the leading voice in the campaign to end these heinous crimes against women and children. Learn more about the efforts to stop forced abortion and to ensure baby girls are valued just as much as baby boys. Sponsored by St. Monica Catholic Church

7 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

7 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.

8 Project Joseph Day of Healing in Spanish: Project Joseph is a life-changing opportunity for men who struggle with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. This men’s day of healing is a unique and effective process designed specifically to help men experience the mercy and compassion of God. Do not continue to live with the grief, anger, guilt or shame. Hope and healing awaits! For more information visit projectjosephdallas.org, or contact or 469-416-2101.For weekend retreats for women and men visit racheldallas.org.All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

8 43rd Annual Hike for Life: Hike for Life is a 5K pro-life walk held once a year in various locations around Texas. It raises money for area pregnancy resource centers and awareness of the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Please check the Hike for Life website for registration, start time, and detailed location for each site. Refreshments will be served at the end of each hike. Dates are as follows:

October 8: Dallas - Bishop Lynch High School

Garland - Audubon Park

October 15: Corsicana - I.O.O.F. Park

Rowlett - Lakes of Springfield Park

October 22: Dallas - Bachman Lake

If you can’t make it to one of the locations, then find a spot that works for you and have your own Hike for Life. You’ll still get a great T-shirt, and you’ll be helping babies as well. Just let us know your shirt size when you send in your contributions and we will rush you a shirt (while supplies last).

Due to the time that it takes to order T-shirts and to plan for a Hike, we request that you register online if at all possible and obtain sponsors online. This will also allow us to contact you in the event of a change in the Hike site you are planning on attending, and to let you know how we did and where the money you helped to raise is going. For more information and to pre-register, visit hikeforlifetexas.org or contact Tom Clark, 214-282-6297 or . Sponsored by Hike for Life Texas.

8 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.

11 Last Day to Register to Vote in the General Election on November 8. For election and voter information, visit the Texas Secretary of State website, votetexas.gov, or in Dallas County, dallascountyvotes.org. Please also see the Faithful Citizenship website sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: faithfulcitizenship.org. A teaching statement on moral considerations when voting released by Bishops Kevin Farrell and Kevin Vann is available at prolifedallas.org/voting.

In preparation for the upcoming national election and state legislative session, be sure to check out the Render unto Caesar webcasts available at prolifedallas.org/webcast or contact to schedule a Responsible Voting Seminar for you parish or group.

11 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.)

12 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.