Calendar of Events
May-July 2013
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.
MAY 2013
Mass on Thursdays will be held 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 one of the side streets – McKinney Ave. or Oliver St.
Do not park on Lee St., or risk getting a ticket. Contact Darcy Maggio at [email protected] for more
information. Sponsored by the White Rose Women’s Center.
Adoration on Mondays will be held 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Birth Choice, 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102,
Dallas 75243. For more information call Birth Choice at 214-631-2402. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.
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62nd Annual National Day of Prayer: This year’s theme is “In His Name the Nations Will Put Their
Hope.” Please make a special effort to attend Mass, pray outside one of the five abortion centers in Dallas, or
offer a rosary for the restoration of the Culture of Life in our land on this day. At time of print, public
observances are scheduled in Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Dallas, Desoto, Denison, Denton, Euless, Fort Worth,
Kaufman, Lewisville, McKinney, Mesquite, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake, and Whitewright. To
learn more about the National Day of Prayer and for more information on local observances, visit
nationaldayofprayer.org. Sponsored by the National Day of Prayer.
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First Friday All-Night Adoration in prayer for the advancement of the culture of life will be held
at the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, 600 Flowers Ave., Dallas, located off of Jefferson Blvd. Security will be
there throughout the night. Come as early as 4:00 p.m. Latin Mass will be held at 8:00 p.m. Friday and 3:00
a.m. Saturday. Adoration ends just before the 7:00 a.m. Saturday Mass. These prayer vigils are held every first
Friday of the month. 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. Request flyers and directions
at [email protected] or contact Mary Jane, 214-702-8051. Sponsored by the Discalced Carmelite
Monastery.
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One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies: The Saint Michael the Archangel Organization is pleased
to announce One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies. From May 3rd through May 5th, it is hoped that you will
pray at least one Rosary on any of the three days for the following intention: For an end to the surgical and
non-surgical killing of unborn human persons. People planning on participating in the One Million Rosaries
for Unborn Babies are encouraged to register at SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org where you will
also find other information including a bulletin insert and poster. You may also send your intention to
participate by mail to Saint Michael the Archangel Organization, P. O. Box 41257, Memphis, TN 38174.
Parishes, schools, and organizations are welcome to register many rosaries at the same time. Sponsored by The
Saint Michael the Archangel Organization.
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Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™ in English: 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
[email protected] or the Abortion AfterCare-Healing helpline 214-544-CARE (2273) in English, or
[email protected] or 972-679-4760 in Spanish, or visit racheldallas.org. All inquiries are kept strictly
confidential.
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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, [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish.
May 4, 18 & June 1 Natural Family Planning Class in Spanish: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the Natural
Family Planning Center, 321-A Calumet Ave., Dallas 75211. This is a three-part class for married couples and
engaged couples who would like to learn about natural family planning. Cost of the class is $50 and includes
three sessions, books, and charting materials. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register,
please contact Jose and Conchita Garcia, 972-374-7838, or Patricia Hidalgo, 214-467-5441. Sponsored by the
Natural Family Planning Center of Dallas.
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GEMS Class: Domestic Violence/Healthy Relationships: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at St. Francis
Anglican Church, 3838 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas 75229, in the Parish Hall. The class is facilitated by Deacon
David Maida. Learn how to develop healthy relationships and avoid the cycle of domestic violence. Learn
how to keep focused on God as the center of your life. Light lunch included. Please arrange for off-site
childcare, but infants are welcome. To register, contact Marilyn Kelley, 214-557-2197 or
[email protected].
May 5, 19 & June 2 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning (in Dallas): This is a threepart session at 6:30 p.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas 75244, in the St. Peter and Paul
Chapel. The Billings Method is easy to learn and is 99.5% effective. It has great success in helping couples
achieve pregnancy where their fertility has been in doubt. It monitors fertility and reproductive health, can
enhance communication and the marital relationship, and is morally acceptable to our Catholic faith. Natural
fertility regulation also relieves concern for the health effects of chemical contraceptives. Fee for the class also
includes materials, individual consultation, and follow-up for as long as needed. For more information and to
register for the class, contact St. Rita Parish Nurse, Bernadette May, R.N., 972-934-8388, Ext. 318 or
[email protected]. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at
thebillingsovulationmethod.org or boma-usa.org. Sponsored by St. Rita Parish. (For more information
regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp.)
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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 one of the side streets – McKinney Ave. or Oliver St. Sponsored by the White Rose
Women’s Center.
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Quarterly Parish Pro-Life Coordinators Meeting, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, St. Joseph Catholic
Church, 600 S. Jupiter Road, Richardson 75081, in Room 123. This room faces the Jupiter Road side of the
church. If you cannot attend, please send a representative. For more information contact David Carr, 469-2309664 or [email protected].
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The “Not So Underground Railroad”: Activating Youth in the Movement to Abolish Abortion:
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., at a location to be determined. High school students are invited to join us for an afternoon of
dynamic speakers, pro-life service projects, and a monthly pro-life challenge. The theme of this meeting is
“Pro-Life Clubs: Peer to Peer Pro-Life Work.” For more information, contact Youth For Life Director
Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591 or [email protected].
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Walk for Life, 9:00 a.m., at the following locations: DALLAS: St. Phillip Catholic Church, 8131
Military Pkwy.; St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1809 W. Davis St., IRVING: Mustang Park, 2223 Kinwest Pkwy.,
(parking across the street at Irving Bible Church); ARLINGTON: Veteran’s Park, 3600 Arkansas Lane; FORT
WORTH: Calvary Cathedral International, 1701 Oakhurst Scenic Drive.; FORNEY: First Baptist Church of
Forney, 1003 College Street (FM 741). Central Texas Walk for Life on Saturday, May 18, 9:00 a.m. in
FREDERICKSBURG: Gazebo located behind Fredericksburg Public Library. You are invited to be a part of
this multi-faith event to end abortion and reach thousands of teenagers with the life-saving message of
abstinence. The Walk for Life funds the free abstinence presentations Texans for Life takes to public and
private schools. To register and obtain a sponsor sheet, contact Texans for Life, 972-790-9044 or 817-5721115, or visit www.texlife.org. Sponsored by Texans for Life Coalition
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Mothers Day.
May 12, 26 & June 9 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning (in Coppell): 6:30 p.m. at
St. Ann Catholic Church, 180 Samuel Blvd., Coppell 75019, in Room 315. This is a three-part class. It’s easy
to learn and is 99.5% effective. The Billings Method has great success in helping couples achieve pregnancy
where their fertility has been in doubt. It monitors fertility and reproductive health, can enhance communication
and the marital relationship, and is morally acceptable to our Catholic faith. Natural fertility regulation relieves
concern for the health effects of chemical contraceptives. Fee for the class also includes materials, individual
consultation, and follow-up for as long as needed. **If childcare is needed, please let us know in advance.
For more information and to register, contact Tony & Marianne Abadie, 972-746-5142 or
[email protected]. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at
thebillingsovulationmethod.org. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit
prolifedallas.org/nfp.)
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Pro-Life Mass at Birth Choice: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102, 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 late-term abortion center. Please call
in advance to check on any last-minute changes. For more information, contact Birth Choice Director Fred Fink
at 214-631-2400 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.
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2nd Tuesday Night Rosary at the Planned Parenthood abortion center: At 6:30 p.m., we gather for
food and fellowship in Jason’s Deli, followed by the praying of the rosary. Jason’s Deli is located at 7412
Greenville Ave., Dallas 75231, just south of Walnut Hill Ln. Park in Jason’s Deli parking lot. This is a monthly
event. For more information, contact Daniel Vinzant, 214-566-2298. Sponsored by TOPP (Texans Opposed to
Planned Parenthood).
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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, [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish.
18-19 CPLC Spring Baby Bank Campaign Ends. For more information, contact Jim Walker, 972-270-3019
or [email protected].
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30th Annual Cemetery of the Innocents Gravesite Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., at Calvary Hill
Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas 75220. The annual Cemetery of the Innocents Graveside Memorial
Service is held at one of the largest mass graves of aborted babies in the world, where more than 1,500 precious
innocents are buried. Please join us for the Cemetery of the Innocents where we will honor the memory of the
children who have been killed by abortion. Everyone is encouraged to bring flowers for the gravesite. For more
information, call Laura Weston at 214-358-0694.
May 21, June 18, & July 16 Couple to Couple League Natural Family Planning Class (in Garland):
This is a three-part session on Tuesdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church,
950 Trails Parkway, Garland 75043. Learn the art of Natural Family Planning, the morally acceptable method
of family planning! Couples must attend all three classes. For more information on this class, contact Robert
and Colleen Fries at 972-278-9228 or [email protected], or visit the Couple to Couple League website
www.dfwnfp.org. Sponsored by the Couple to Couple League. (For more information regarding natural family
planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp).
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Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System Introductory Session (Allen): 7:30 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 [email protected]. 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.)
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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, TX 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 [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Gabriel Ministry to the Imprisoned & St. Gabriel Pro-Life
Ministry.
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Pro-Life Mass at Birth Choice: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102, 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 late-term abortion center. Please call
in advance to check on any last-minute changes. For more information, contact Birth Choice Director Fred Fink
at 214-631-2400 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.
May 28, June 11 & 25 Natural Family Planning Class in Spanish: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., at St. Pius X Catholic
Church, 3030 Gus Thomason Rd., Dallas 75228, in the Brown House. This is a three-part class for married
couples and engaged couples who would like to learn about natural family planning. Cost of the class is $50
and includes three sessions, books, and charting materials. Scholarships are available. For more information
and to register, please contact Fidela Sanchez, 214-347-1141, or Patricia Torres, 972-953-6701. Sponsored by
the Natural Family Planning Center of Dallas.
JUNE 2013
Mass on Thursdays will be held 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 one of the side streets – McKinney Ave. or Oliver St.
Do not park on Lee St., or risk getting a ticket. Contact Darcy Maggio at [email protected] for more
information. Sponsored by the White Rose Women’s Center.
Adoration on Mondays will be held 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Birth Choice, 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102,
Dallas 75243. For more information call Birth Choice at 214-631-2402. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.
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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, [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish.
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GEMS Class: Community Resources: This special class includes a field trip to the Edna Gladney
Home in Fort Worth. Edna Gladney is a home for pregnant mothers who desire to place their babies for
adoption. Lunch will be provided upon our arrival. We will also cover other community resources and provide
handouts to all attendees. Please arrange for off-site childcare, but infants are welcome. For meeting time and
location and to register for this class, contact Marilyn Kelley, 214-557-2197 or [email protected].
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First Friday All-Night Adoration in prayer for the advancement of the culture of life will be held
at the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, 600 Flowers Ave., Dallas, located off of Jefferson Blvd. Security will be
there throughout the night. Come as early as 4:00 p.m. Latin Mass will be held at 8:00 p.m. Friday and 3:00
a.m. Saturday. Adoration ends just before the 7:00 a.m. Saturday Mass. These prayer vigils are held every first
Friday of the month. 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. Request flyers and directions
at [email protected] or contact Mary Jane, 214-702-8051. Sponsored by the Discalced Carmelite
Monastery.
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Rachel's Vineyard™ Retreat in Spanish: 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
[email protected] or the Abortion AfterCare-Healing helpline, 214-544-CARE (2273) in English or
[email protected] or 972-679-4760 in Spanish or visit racheldallas.org. All inquiries are kept strictly
confidential.
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Gabriel Angel Training in Spanish: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at Birth Choice, 8604 Greenville Avenue
Suite 102, Dallas 75243. Become a Gabriel Angel and learn how to mentor a mother facing a crisis pregnancy.
In addition to learning about Project Gabriel, attendees will find out about other Catholic Pro-Life Committee
ministries and how to get involved at their own parish. All meals and materials are provided. Please arrive at
8:30 a.m. for check-in, fellowship and continental breakfast. For more information, visit
prolifedallas.org/projectgabriel, and to register, contact Ingrid Meyer at [email protected] or 214-4669769. All attendees must bilingual.
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4th Annual Culture for Life Concert: 2:00 p.m., at the Museum of Biblical Art, 7500 Park Lane,
Dallas 75225. Afternoon will include classical music for listening pleasure, paintings and sculptures to engage
the eyes, a silent auction for take home art, plus culinary taste bud treats, all to benefit the ongoing life-saving
work of Birth Choice of Dallas. You may also tour the Museum of Biblical Art which is open on Sundays from
1:00-5:00 p.m. at no additional charge for concert attendees. For more information and to make a reservation
for the Culture for Life Concert, contact Birth Choice at 214-631-2402 or visit www.catholiccpcdallas.org.
Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.
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Pro-Life Mass at Birth Choice: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102, 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 late-term abortion center. Please call
in advance to check on any last-minute changes. For more information, contact Birth Choice Director Fred Fink
at 214-631-2400 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.
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2nd Tuesday Night Rosary at the Planned Parenthood abortion center: At 6:30 p.m., we gather for
food and fellowship in Jason’s Deli, followed by the praying of the rosary. Jason’s Deli is located at 7412
Greenville Ave., Dallas 75231, just south of Walnut Hill Ln. Park in Jason’s Deli parking lot. This is a monthly
event. For more information, contact Daniel Vinzant, 214-566-2298. Sponsored by TOPP (Texans Opposed to
Planned Parenthood).
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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 one of the side streets – McKinney Ave. or Oliver St. Sponsored by the White Rose
Women’s Center.
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Early Registration Deadline for Youth For Life Pro-Life Boot Camp Sessions 1 and 2: YFL is
offering 2 camps this year at University of Dallas for high school students, ages 14-17. The theme for both
camps is Roe v. Wade: 40 Years of Broken Promises. Session 1 will be held June 28-30, and the cost is $135.
Session 2 will be held July 26-30, and the cost is $215.
Online registration is at prolifedallas.org/bootcamp and is the only registration method available for both
camps. Early registration deadline is June 14; after this date the price goes up. Students ages 18-20 may apply
to be Junior Staff. Adult chaperones (21+) are also needed. Staff training for Session 1 is June 27 and for
Session 2 is July 25. For more information about Pro-Life Boot Camp, visit prolifedallas.org/bootcamp or
contact Youth For Life Director Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591 or [email protected].
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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, [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish.
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CPLC Volunteer Appreciation Day Picnic & Swim Party: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the home of Bill
& Carol Orender. All CPLC volunteers, staff, and their families are invited to enjoy this day of fun and
fellowship. Highlights: swimming (there will be a lifeguard on duty), volleyball, tennis, yard games, and BBQ
picnic. Please bring your own balls, racquets, frisbees, etc. Baby Bank prize winners will be announced!
RSVP by June 13 to David Carr, 469-230-9664 or [email protected].
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Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System Introductory Session (Allen): 7:30 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 [email protected]. 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.)
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Sidewalk Counselor & Prayer Partner Training (Bilingual): 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 7617 Cortland Ave., Dallas 75235. How can you save an innocent 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 over 6,000 mothers here in Dallas. If you feel called to be a
prayer partner for a sidewalk counselor, then this training is also for you! The training is free, and a continental
breakfast, snacks, and all materials will be provided. Pre-registration is required and available online at
prolifedallas.org/sidewalktraining. For more information, contact Joanne Underwood at 469-767-5785 or
[email protected].
June 23, July 14, & August 18 Couple to Couple League Natural Family Planning Class (in Wylie):
This is a three-part class on Sundays beginning at 2:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 404 N. Ballard St.,
Wylie 75098. Learn the art of Natural Family Planning, the morally acceptable method of family planning!
Couples must attend all three classes. For more information on this class, contact Peter & Stephanie Reisinger,
972-424-0828 or [email protected], or visit the Couple to Couple League website www.dfwnfp.org.
Sponsored by the Couple to Couple League. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit
prolifedallas.org/nfp).
June 23, July 7 & 21 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning (in Coppell): 6:30 p.m. at
St. Ann Catholic Church, 180 Samuel Blvd., Coppell 75019, in Room 315. This is a three-part class. It’s easy
to learn and is 99.5% effective. The Billings Method has great success in helping couples achieve pregnancy
where their fertility has been in doubt. It monitors fertility and reproductive health, can enhance communication
and the marital relationship, and is morally acceptable to our Catholic faith. Natural fertility regulation relieves
concern for the health effects of chemical contraceptives. Fee for the class also includes materials, individual
consultation, and follow-up for as long as needed. **If childcare is needed, please let us know in advance.
For more information and to register, contact Tony & Marianne Abadie, 972-746-5142 or
[email protected]. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at
thebillingsovulationmethod.org. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit
prolifedallas.org/nfp.)
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Pro-Life Mass at Birth Choice: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102, 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 late-term abortion center. Please call
in advance to check on any last-minute changes. For more information, contact Birth Choice Director Fred Fink
at 214-631-2400 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.
28-30 Youth For Life Pro-Life Boot Camp Session 1 at the University of Dallas. YFL Pro-Life Boot
Camp is for high school students, ages 14-17. The theme this year is Roe v. Wade: 40 Years of Broken
Promises. Online registration is at prolifedallas.org/bootcamp and is the only registration method
available for this camp. Early registration deadline is June 14; after this date the price goes up. Students ages
18-20 may apply to be Junior Staff. Adult chaperones (21+) are also needed. Staff training for this camp is
June 27. For more information on the Pro-Life Boot Camp, visit prolifedallas.org/bootcamp or contact Youth
For Life Director Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591 or [email protected].
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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, TX 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 [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Gabriel Ministry to the Imprisoned & St. Gabriel Pro-Life
Ministry.
JULY 2013
Mass on Thursdays will be held 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 one of the side streets – McKinney Ave. or Oliver St.
Do not park on Lee St., or risk getting a ticket. Contact Darcy Maggio at [email protected] for more
information. Sponsored by the White Rose Women’s Center.
Adoration on Mondays will be held 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Birth Choice, 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102,
Dallas 75243. For more information call Birth Choice at 214-631-2402. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.
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First Friday All-Night Adoration in prayer for the advancement of the culture of life will be held
at the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, 600 Flowers Ave., Dallas, located off of Jefferson Blvd. Security will be
there throughout the night. Come as early as 4:00 p.m. Latin Mass will be held at 8:00 p.m. Friday and 3:00
a.m. Saturday. Adoration ends just before the 7:00 a.m. Saturday Mass. These prayer vigils are held every first
Friday of the month. 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. Request flyers and directions
at [email protected] or contact Mary Jane, 214-702-8051. Sponsored by the Discalced Carmelite
Monastery.
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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, [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish.
July 7, 21, & August 4 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning (in Dallas): This is a
three-part session at 6:30 p.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas 75244, in the St. Peter and
Paul Chapel. The Billings Method is easy to learn and is 99.5% effective. It has great success in helping
couples achieve pregnancy where their fertility has been in doubt. It monitors fertility and reproductive health,
can enhance communication and the marital relationship, and is morally acceptable to our Catholic faith.
Natural fertility regulation also relieves concern for the health effects of chemical contraceptives. Fee for the
class also includes materials, individual consultation, and follow-up for as long as needed. For more
information and to register for the class, contact St. Rita Parish Nurse, Bernadette May, R.N., 972-934-8388,
Ext. 318 or [email protected]. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at
thebillingsovulationmethod.org or boma-usa.org. Sponsored by St. Rita Parish. (For more information
regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp.)
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Pro-Life Mass at Birth Choice: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102, 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 late-term abortion center. Please call
in advance to check on any last-minute changes. For more information, contact Birth Choice Director Fred Fink
at 214-631-2400 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.
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2nd Tuesday Night Rosary at the Planned Parenthood abortion center: At 6:30 p.m., we gather for
food and fellowship in Jason’s Deli, followed by the praying of the rosary. Jason’s Deli is located at 7412
Greenville Ave., Dallas 75231, just south of Walnut Hill Ln. Park in Jason’s Deli parking lot. This is a monthly
event. For more information, contact Daniel Vinzant, 214-566-2298. Sponsored by TOPP (Texans Opposed to
Planned Parenthood).
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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 one of the side streets – McKinney Ave. or Oliver St. Sponsored by the White Rose
Women’s Center.
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Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System Introductory Session (Allen): 7:30 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 [email protected]. 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.)
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Quarterly Mass, Adoration & Rosary Procession for an End to Abortion in Dallas: 8:00 a.m. Mass
will be celebrated by Rev. Joseph A. Mehan at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 950 Trails Parkway,
Garland 75043, with special prayers for the unborn and an end to abortion. Mass will be followed by
Eucharistic Adoration and a Rosary Procession by bus to Planned Parenthood abortion center, 7424 Greenville
Ave., Dallas 75231. We will return to St. Michael the Archangel for closing Benediction. For more
information, contact Joanne Underwood, 214-261-8499, 469-767-5785, or [email protected].
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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, [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish.
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Pro-Life Mass at Birth Choice: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102, 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 late-term abortion center. Please call
in advance to check on any last-minute changes. For more information, contact Birth Choice Director Fred Fink
at 214-631-2400 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.
26-30 Youth For Life Pro-Life Boot Camp Session 2 at the University of Dallas. YFL Pro-Life Boot
Camp is for high school students, ages 14-17. The theme this year is Roe v. Wade: 40 Years of Broken
Promises. Online registration is at prolifedallas.org/bootcamp and is the only registration method
available for this camp. Early registration deadline is June 14; after this date the price goes up. Students ages
18-20 may apply to be Junior Staff. Adult chaperones (21+) are also needed. Staff training for this camp is
July 25. For more information on the Youth For Life Boot Camp Session 2, visit prolifedallas.org/bootcamp or
contact Youth For Life Director Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591 or [email protected].
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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, TX 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 [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Gabriel Ministry to the Imprisoned & St. Gabriel Pro-Life
Ministry.
July 28, August 11 & 25 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning (in Coppell): 6:30 p.m.
at St. Ann Catholic Church, 180 Samuel Blvd., Coppell 75019, in Room 315. This is a three-part class. It’s
easy to learn and is 99.5% effective. The Billings Method has great success in helping couples achieve
pregnancy where their fertility has been in doubt. It monitors fertility and reproductive health, can enhance
communication and the marital relationship, and is morally acceptable to our Catholic faith. Natural fertility
regulation relieves concern for the health effects of chemical contraceptives. Fee for the class also includes
materials, individual consultation, and follow-up for as long as needed. **If childcare is needed, please let us
know in advance. For more information and to register, contact Tony & Marianne Abadie, 972-746-5142 or
[email protected]. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at
thebillingsovulationmethod.org. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit
prolifedallas.org/nfp.)