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24 September-November 2 40 Days for Life-Dallas
Aaron's abortion center was the site of the nation's 2nd 40 Days for Life Vigil back in December 2004-January 2005. And now it has closed! We participated in last year's National 40 Days for Life campaign, and we are SO excited for this year's national campaign that is happening in 179 cities across 47 states from September 24 - November 2. With God's help, this could mark the beginning of the end of abortion in America! 40 Days for Life is made up of the following components: PRAYER AND FASTING, PEACEFUL VIGIL, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. The most visible component of our 40 Days for Life-Dallas campaign will be the 40-day prayer vigils outside two local abortion centers: Planned Parenthood, 7424 Greenville Ave., Dallas; and Robinson's, 1929 Record Crossing, Dallas. Our vigils will be held 24 hours a day/seven days a week. To sign up for our vigils, please CLICK HERE, or contact: Vigil Coordinator, Planned Parenthood abortion center: Kevin Kukla, 972-339-8123, kkukla@prolifedallas.org; Vigil Coordinator, Robinson's abortion center: Maurice Moon, 214-927-9382, mmoon@prolifedallas.org; Dallas Campaign Director: Antoinette Wilson, 972-217-0616, awilson@prolifedallas.org. For more information, and to sign up for prayer hours, please visit www.40daysforlife.com/dallas.
40 Days Vigils will also be held in McKinney and Fort Worth this fall.
26 September-October 19 Mobile Sonogram Unit at State Fair of Texas
This is a new initiative of Prestonwood Pregnancy Center in partnership with The LifeSavers Foundation that will be launched in November. It is based on a successful unit that has been run in the Akron, Ohio, area for the last three years. Their big debut will be at the State Fair of Texas to build awareness in the community. They will not be performing sonograms, but will be giving out the schedule and allowing people to take a look inside. The RV will be parked near the Midway. Two or three volunteers are needed daily for two different shifts: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 4:00-10:00 p.m. Prestonwood Pregnancy Center is offering a carpool from their location at 15757 Coit Rd. (at Arapaho), Suite 308, Dallas 75248. All who ride in the carpool will not have to pay for Fair admission or parking.
Prestonwood Pregnancy Center has coordinated with the State Fair to conduct "Diaper Drive Fridays" on October 3 and October 17. If Fairgoers bring a package of diapers, they will get in for $1.00. Volunteers will simply stand by the entrance, collect diapers, and give people a coupon to get into the Fair for $1.00. Volunteers will not be required to go through training for this, and admission is free for these volunteers. On these two days, three volunteers are needed at each of the 7 gates for two different shifts: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Contact Heather Huber, 972-386-4015, or hhuber@prestonwood.org. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
3 First Friday All-Night Adoration
In prayer for the 2008 elections and the advancement of the culture of life will be held at the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, 600 Flowers Ave., Dallas 75211, located off of Jefferson Blvd. Security will be there throughout the night. Come as early as 5:00 p.m. Adoration ends just before the 7:00 a.m. Saturday Mass. These prayer vigils will be held every First Friday - all night - between now and the November 4th general election. The Cloistered Carmelites will also be praying all night. You may leave your personal prayer requests with them. There will be food and drink available in the evening. Contact Vicki Middleton, 214-542-4823.
4 Gabriel Angel Training Follow-Up Session
4 40 Days for Life-Dallas Prayer Vigil On-Site Training9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 6306 Kenwood Ave., Dallas. Gabriel Angels will be commissioned at the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Attendance at the September 27th session is mandatory. Contact Jessie Anne at 972-291-2384, or cplc@prolifedallas.org.
4 Magnificat BreakfastIf you have coordinated the efforts for your church, or would like more information about the abortion center and staff, where people can legally park and stand, what's in your site "supply cart", how to stay safe, the Statements of Peace, sign-in sheets, where to use the restroom, etc., then please plan to attend one of these sessions. Training sessions will be at 9:00 a.m., Planned Parenthood abortion center, 7424 Greenvile Ave., Dallas; and also at 10:30 a.m., Robinson's abortion center, 1929 Record Crossing, Dallas. Please R.S.V.P. for these events by contacting Antoinette Wilson, awilson@prolifedallas.org or 972-217-0616.
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the Embassy Suites Outdoor World, 2401 Bass Pro Dr., Grapevine. Prayer and Confession from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic women; however, this event is open to men and women (and they respectfully request adults only). The Grapevine Chapter, in collaboration with Bishop Kevin Vann, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Fort Worth Diocese, will present Father Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher to the Papal Household, as their breakfast speaker. For reservations, contact Nancy Ferri, 817-498-7980. Tickets are also available at Little Angels Catholic Store in Coppell and Catholic Arts & Gifts in Farmers Branch. For more information on Father Cantalamessa, visit www.cantalamessa.org. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
4 Hike for Life
8:00 a.m. The annual 10K walk is sponsored by area Knights of Columbus and will be held in the following locations: Audubon Park, Garland; Erwin Park, McKinney; Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail, Waxahachie; Campion Trails, Irving; and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rowlett. If these locations are not convenient, you may participate in a personal hike. The Hike for Life raises awareness of the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Proceeds from the Hike benefit The White Rose Women's Center and other crisis pregnancy centers in the Dallas area. For more information and to pre-register, visit the web site, www.hikeforlifetexas.org, or contact Tom Clark, 214-282-6297, or tom@hikeforlifetexas.org. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
4-5 CPLC Fall Baby Bank Campaign Begins
Contact Jim Walker, 972-270-3019, or jwalker@prolifedallas.org.
5 Life Issues Forum
Knights of Columbus Council 8954 and the Catholic Pro-Life Committee are co-sponsoring an important event to educate all Catholics on the life issues. Learn about the Church's Social Teaching which puts life as the pre-eminent right of every human being, and the nine ministries in our diocese which assist and support all those whose lives are at risk, from conception to natural death. Fr. Matthew Habiger, OSB, a noted pro-life speaker, author and Catholic media personality, will be the featured speaker. Refreshments will served at 5:30 p.m. in the Dining Hall of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson, followed by presentations by Fr. Louis Chijioke, Knights Roger Scott and Tom Clark, and the CPLC's Karen Garnett and Patty Sherrod. Pro-Life information booths will be staffed by ministry directors of the CPLC. The evening will conclude with a Q & A session. All members of the parish and their family and friends are invited. Contact Isaac Sandoval, 972-495-8930, or Patty Sherrod, 972-235-5554, for more information. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
5 Respect Life Sunday
5 Life Chain5 Pro-Life Town Hall - Building a Culture of Life Within the Family2:00 - 3:00 p.m., at more than 26 locations around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Last year pro-life individuals in more than 1,500 locations in over 1,300 cities and towns across the United States and Canada gathered to show solidarity of the Christian community for life and adoption versus abortion. Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful stand for life, and signs conveying this message are available at each site. If you would like to participate in or coordinate a Life Chain in your area, contact Sharron Albertson, Texas Life Chain director, 972-618-0400, or visit www.LifeChain.net. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
5-13 16th Annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting: For the Conversion of Nations, an End to Abortion, and to Build a Culture of LifeA town hall discussion on life presented in Spanish and English. Please join the Respect Life Committee of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 8000 El Dorado Parkway, Frisco, at 7:00 p.m., as they present to the community several life issues urgently needing to be shared in an open forum. The entire event is FREE and family friendly for teens and up. Babysitting will be available. All are welcome to attend the Youth Mass at 6:00. The Pro-Life Town Hall will be presented in the Great Hall immediately after Mass. For more information, contact Rachel Lam, 214-478-5710, or rbonzo_lam@hotmail.com.
"As a pledge of an abundance of Divine Blessings upon you and yours, I paternally impart to all participants of the International Week of Prayer and Fasting, my most heartfelt apostolic blessing!" -- Pope John Paul II (October 1, 2001)
Join all Catholics for this weeklong effort for a conversion of nations, an end to abortion, and to promote the Culture of Life. Consider participating as individuals, families, and parishes by organizing and offering the following: Fasting - Daily Masses - Holy Hours - Rosaries - Divine Mercy Chaplets - Participation in the 40 Days for Life - Dallas Vigil at Planned Parenthood or Robinson's abortion centers. Contact Jacqulyn Dudasko, 214-728-2902, or jdudasko@prolifedallas.org, or visit the national web site www.internationalweekofprayerandfasting.org.
6 Last Day to Register to Vote for the November 4 General Election
For election and voter information, visit the website of the Texas Secretary of State, www.sos.state.tx.us, or in Dallas County, www.dalcoelections.org.
6 Pro-Life Memorial Day
"American Life League's Pro-life Memorial Day is a call to people across the nation to pray fervently for the end to abortion," said Erik Whittington, director of youth outreach for American Life League. On October 6, pro-life Americans will be wearing T-shirts depicting the U.S. Supreme Court building as the "Tomb of the Unborn."
October 6 is the first day of the Supreme Court’s annual session. Every year, American Life League marks the start of the session with a day dedicated to the memory of the preborn. American Life League has additional information available online. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
7 40 DAYS ON THE ROAD: A visit from National 40 Days for Life Board Treasurer Shawn Carney
11 Sidewalk Counseling Training12:00 p.m. at Planned Parenthood abortion center prayer vigil center, 7424 Greenville Ave., Dallas, AND also 2:00 p.m. at Robinson's abortion center prayer vigil site, 1929 Record Crossing, Dallas. We will have a special prayer service & Mr. Carney will give an inspirational talk. Shawn is executive director of the Coalition for Life, a pro-life organization consisting of 60 churches and thousands of people. His leadership contributed to a dramatic drop in abortions in his town, and he is a regular media spokesperson on pro-life issues. Shawn is a popular speaker, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for pro-life work. He also is executive producer and host of the new EWTN television series, being HUMAN. Shawn and his wife Marilisa have two daughters, Bridget and Bailey. Contact Milissa at 972-267-LIFE (5433) or mkukla@prolifedallas.org.
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the University of Dallas Gorman Lecture Center B, 1845 East Northgate Dr., Irving. How do you Save a Life?? Come learn the Msgr. Philip Reilly method of peaceful, prayerful presence which has helped more than 22,000 mothers turn away from abortion in New York and 3,000 mothers here in Dallas. If you feel called to be a prayer partner for a sidewalk counselor, then this training is also for you. Bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Antoinette Wilson, 972-217-0616, or awilson@prolifedallas.org. Online registration is available at https://www.prolifedallas.org/pages/Sidewalk_Counseling_Registration. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
11 Convert-to-Life Ministry Meeting
1:30 - 3:30 p.m., at the same location as the Sidewalk Counselor Training. All sidewalk counselors, prayer partners, and those who have completed the morning training session are welcome to attend. Contact Antoinette Wilson, 972-217-0616, or awilson@prolifedallas.org.
11 40 Days for Life-Dallas Prayer Vigil On-Site Training
11 3rd Annual Youth For Life Leadership ConferenceIf you have coordinated the efforts for your church, or would like more information about the abortion center and staff, where people can legally park and stand, what's in your site "supply cart", how to stay safe, the Statements of Peace, sign-in sheets, where to use the restroom, etc., then please plan to attend one of these sessions. Training sessions will be at 9:00 a.m., Planned Parenthood abortion center, 7424 Greenvile Ave., Dallas; and also at 10:30 a.m., Robinson's abortion center, 1929 Record Crossing, Dallas. Please R.S.V.P. for these events by contacting Antoinette Wilson, awilson@prolifedallas.org or 972-217-0616.
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., John Paul II High School - Junior Presentation Hall, 900 Coit Rd., Plano. If you are the leader of your school pro-life club or you would like to start a pro-life club at your school or parish, then this conference is for you! We'll discuss how to make your group successful and effective and plan for upcoming events. Group moderators, group officers, and anyone else interested should attend. The event is FREE but you must register by contacting Jacquelyn Smith at jsmith@prolifedallas.org by October 6th. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
11 Beautiful GEMS Inside and Out
A Special Style and Beauty Event for Gabriel Angels, Gabriel Moms and GEMS Academy Candidates. Time and location: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Family Life Center, Room 1 of St. Monica Catholic Church. Angels and friends of Project Gabriel are invited to a fun afternoon of pampering, style tips, makeovers and insights on dressing for success. Do you love the warm glow of autumn or the fresh flowers of spring? Come learn your best colors based on your skin tone, hair and eye color. Everyone will receive a door prize and a pampering bag! Light lunch included. Free childcare available with advance reservation. To register, call Alison at 214-621-9249 by October 8.
11-12 "Good Marriages Don't Just Happen" - Pro-Life, Pro-Marriage, Pro-Family conference
14 2nd Tuesday Night Rosary at Planned Parenthood abortion center, sponsored by TOPP (Texans Opposed to Planned Parenthood)Sponsored by the Speakers Guild of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Wylie: 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday with honored guest Fr. Richard Hogan, a priest for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Fr. Hogan has co-authored two books on the theology of Pope John Paul II. Seeing the need to teach young people the Pope's new understanding of the faith, Fr. Hogan was one of the authors and editors of the Image of God series, a textbook program for use in Catholic religion programs for grade-school age children. He has been seen as a regular guest on EWTN and has a TV series called Theology of the Body. Mass is followed by dinner in Pondant Hall. After dinner Fr. Hogan speaks to teens and parents on the topic of chastity. On Sunday morning at 9:00, Dr. Joseph P. Behan, an NFP-only OB/GYN practicing in Dallas, will address the medical links between contraceptives, abortion, and cancer. Mass is celebrated at 10:30 followed by a parish lunch in Pondant Hall. At 12:30 Monica Ashour, co-founder of the Theology of the Body Evangelization Team (TOBET), speaks about Couples for Christ and chastity within marriage. Monica was the recipient of the 2008 Bishop's Pro-Life Award for Civic Action. We will conclude with a wrap-up talk at 1:30. Join our special guests, local and national, for informative talks, great food, and question and answer sessions. This entire weekend is FREE with the exception of a charitable donation for food. Childcare is also available with a reservation. On display will be various pro-life materials, NFP materials, and Catholic books for sale. Contact the St. Anthony parish office, 972-442-2765, to make
a reservation for the talks, food, and childcare. Also visit the parish web site www.saint-anthony.com. The church is located at 404 N. Ballard St., Wylie 75098. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
6:30 p.m., in front of Jason's Deli at 7412 Greenville Ave., just south of Walnut Hill Ln. After the rosary, we will go into Jason's Deli for food, Christian fellowship and pro-life discussion. Park in the Jason's Deli parking lot. This is a monthly event. Contact Daniel Vinzant, 214-566-2298.
16 Faithful Citizenship Seminars (Morning and Evening), featuring Deirdre McQuade from the USCCB
These seminars, co-sponsored by the Fort Worth Diocesan Offices of Adult Catechesis and Respect Life and the Catholic Pro-Life Committee, Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas, will be presented at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2100 N. Davis Dr., Arlington 76012, and will be offered to deepen our understanding and awareness of the unique and profound ties between our civic and moral obligations for the upcoming election and beyond. Morning Seminar, from 9:30-12:00, for priests, religious, and parish staff members, features two talks: "Faithful Citizenship: Living Out Our Baptism in the Public Square" and "Building the House of Human Rights from the Ground Up". RSVP required: Josie Castillo, 817-560-3300, Ext. 255, or jcastillo@fwdioc.org by Monday, October 13.
In the evening, Ms. McQuade will present a second seminar open to the general public from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The seminar is entitled "Truth, Dialogue & Jacob's Well: A Scriptural Model for Faithful Citizenship". Ms. McQuade serves the USCCB as the Assistant Director for Policy and Communications for the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities and is their primary spokesperson on abortion and related life issues. No RSVP is required for the evening session and all are invited to attend. Contact Andrew Smith, 972-267-LIFE (5433), or asmith@prolifedallas.org. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
18 Respect Life Month Quarterly Mass, Rosary Procession and Divine Mercy Chaplet for an End to Abortion in Dallas
7:30 a.m. Latin Mass celebrated by Fr. Joseph Terra, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 6306 Kenwood Ave., Dallas, with special prayers for the unborn and an end to abortion. Mass will be followed by a Rosary Procession by bus to Planned Parenthood abortion center, 7424 Greenville Ave., Dallas. We will return to St. Thomas Aquinas Church for the Divine mercy Chaplet. Following is a baby shower for Gabriel mothers whose babies were born in July through September of this year. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us and bring a new or gently used item for the new babies. Extra gifts will be given by the Convert-to-Life Ministry to mothers who have chosen life! For more information on the baby shower, contact Antoinette Wilson at 972-217-0616 or awilson@prolifedallas.org. For information on the Mass, contact Jacqulyn Dudasko, 214-728-2902, or jdudasko@prolifedallas.org. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
18 Worldwide Rosary for Unborn Babies
Participants will pray the Rosary during the 9:00 a.m.* hour for the following intention: For an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn babies. Because participants will be praying the Rosary during the 9:00 a.m. hour according to the particular time zone they are in, it is hoped that the earth will be circled with multiple waves of Rosaries within a 24-hour time period. For more information, see www.saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.org. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
19 Candidate Forum
"A candidate forum can be an excellent format for educating voters about the candidates . . . and is a valuable way of encouraging civic participation and helping voters learn about the candidates and the issues. "(www.faithfulcitizenship.org)
Where do the candidates stand on the issues? This is a common election year question and one of the ways in which we attempt to address it this year is with a Candidate Forum.A Candidate Forum gives us the opportunity to bring the candidates for any and all offices together and ask them a series of questions about issues that concern the Church. In the forums, issues from abortion to euthanasia, immigration to education and everything in between will be covered.
The first Candidate Forum will be held on Sunday, October 19th at 5:00 pm at St. Anthony Church in Wylie, 404 N. Ballard. This event will be free of charge and all are invited to attend.
All Candidates who participate in the forum will be asked the same questions to ensure the event is non-partisan.
All forum Candidates answers will be recorded and the videotape will be uploaded to this web page and distributed to our weekly e-alert list. For more information, contact Andrew Smith at 972-267-LIFE (5433) or asmith@prolifedallas.org.
20-31 Early Voting for General Election on November 4
For election and voter information, visit the website of the Texas Secretary of State, www.sos.state.tx.us, or in Dallas County, www.dalcoelections.org.
21 Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity
Since January 22, 1973, more than 48,000,000 babies have had their voices silenced through surgical abortion in this nation alone. Over 3,000 children have their lives taken each day in the name of choice. Over 3,000 women are emotionally damaged every day. On October 21st, people from all over this nation will give up their voices for a day in solidarity for these children. Red arm bands and duct tape will identify them as taking part in the Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity. They will carry fliers explaining why they are silent and educate others about the plight of the innocent children we are losing every day. Seewww.silentday.org for more information.
23 Media Alert: Karen Garnett to be on Radio Maria U.S.A.
CPLC Executive Director Karen Garnett will be the guest on "The Good News Hour With Mary Bond" on Radio Maria U.S.A. from 10:30-11:30 a.m. CT, discussing pro-life issues, the Bishops' Joint Statement and the elections. Listen online at http://www.radiomaria.us/listen.html.
31 Final Friday All-Night Adoration
In prayer for the 2008 elections and the advancement of the culture of life will be held at the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, 600 Flowers Ave., Dallas 75211, located off of Jefferson Blvd. Security will be there throughout the night. Come as early as 5:00 p.m. Latin Mass at 8:00 p.m. Adoration ends just before the 7:00 a.m. Saturday Mass. These prayer vigils will be held every First Friday - all night - between now and the November 4th general election. The Cloistered Carmelites will also be praying all night. You may leave your personal prayer requests with them. There will be food and drink available in the evening. Contact Vicki Middleton, 214-542-4823.
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