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Calendar of EventsAugust – October 2017

Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North TexasRespect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas

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

AUGUST 2017

Prayer Time on Mondays: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Birth Choice, 8610 Greenville Ave., Suite 200, Dallas 75243. For more information, contact Birth Choice at 214-631-2402, or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.

Plano Planned Parenthood Prayer Vigil on Tuesdays and Saturdays: Tuesdays from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join other pro-lifers in a peaceful prayer vigil on the public easement (the grassy area) outside of the Planned Parenthood abortion-referral facility, 600 North Central Expressway, Plano 75074. Street parking is available next to Fry’s Electronics on Executive Drive. For more information contact, contact Dan Chandler, 214-861-0733 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Plano Prayer Vigil.

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 [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.

Adoration on Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Birth Choice, 8610 Greenville Ave., Suite 200, Dallas 75243. For more information, contact Birth Choice at 214-631-2402, or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.

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 [email protected] for more information. Sponsored by White Rose Women’s Center.

4 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

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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 AdorationSATURDAY 7:30 a.m. Confessions 7:45 a.m. Benediction 8:00 a.m. Holy Mass

Please email Mike Drake for any questions at [email protected], 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.

5 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.

9 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.

12 Quarterly Parish Pro-Life Coordinators Meeting: NOTE NEW TIME: 8:45 - 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9643 Ferndale Rd., Dallas 75238, in the Parish Center. Please arrive by 8:45 so that the meeting can start on time. If you cannot attend the Parish Pro-Life Coordinators meeting, please send a representative. For more information contact, David Carr, 469-230-9664 or [email protected].

At 10:30, we will close the meeting early to allow attendance at the Remembrance Mass for Children celebrated by Bishop Greg Kelly at St. Patrick. All parish pro-life coordinators are invited to experience this beautiful memorial for children lost before birth to miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion or for any other reason after birth. For more information about the Mass, contact Susan Platt, 214-392-7545 or [email protected].

12 Remembrance Mass for Children: 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9643 Ferndale Rd., Dallas 75238. This bilingual Mass for the diocese will be celebrated by Bishop Greg Kelly with Fathers Josef Vollmer-König and Jason Cargo with 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.) Following Mass, light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Susan Platt, 214-392-7545 or [email protected].




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13 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning (Coppell): This is a four-part class on Sundays beginning at 1:30 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 180 Samuel Blvd., Coppell 75019. 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. Couples must attend all four classes. Classes 2-4 are personally scheduled chart reviews. Fee for the class also includes materials, individual consultation, and follow-up for as long as needed. For more information and to register, contact Tony & Marianne Abadie, 972-746-5085 or [email protected]. Tony & Marianne are also available by appointment. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at thebillingsovulationmethod.org. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp.)

15 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 offers real solutions for reproductive health issues such as infertility, miscarriage, PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, irregular cycles and more. It is an IVF alternative that is up to 80% successful for couples with infertility. The Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System is a 100% safe and healthy family planning option that is 99.5% effective in avoiding pregnancy. NaPro Technology services are offered through Michael Jones, M.D., Ob/Gyn. 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 available at creightonmodel.com . Sponsored by In Touch Fertility & Birthing Care Services. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp . )

17 Catholic Charities Birth Parent Support Group: 6:00 p.m., at Catholic Charities of Dallas, 9461 LBJ Freeway, Suite 109, Dallas 75243. Catholic Charities Pregnancy & Adoption Services is offering a birth-parent support group to provide emotional support for people at all stages of the life-long adoption process. The support group is an opportunity to meet other birth parents. Hear their stories. Share your story. Be supported. For more information contact Carolina Salazar, 214-557-5286 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Catholic Charities of Dallas

18 Pastoral Healing Seminar for Clergy: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at St. Monica Catholic Church, 9933 Midway Rd, Dallas 75220, in the lower lounge. Lunch is included. The Healing after Abortion Ministry of the Catholic Pro-Life Committee is hosting a complimentary training for clergy. Bishop Greg Kelly will open the seminar with a personal reflection on being a part of this ministry, followed by presentations by clergy, professional counselors and ministry retreat graduates on a variety of topics, including the emotional and spiritual wound of abortion, the theology of forgiveness, and healing after miscarriage. (Seminar qualifies for annual diaconate continuing education credits.) Attendance is free, and clergy are welcome to bring one lay, parish / ministry leader as their guest. Pre-registration for priests, deacons and their guests is required by August 11 at www.prolifedallas.org/seminar. (Simultaneous translation is


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available upon request at registration.) For more information, contact Eileen Kuhlmann at 972-679-4760 or [email protected]. 19 GEMS Class - Celebrating Womanhood: Beauty Inside and Out: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at St. Francis Anglican Church, 3838 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas 75229, in the Parish Hall. This class kicks off the fall semester of the GEMS (Gabriel Education Ministry & Support) Academy, an outreach of Project Gabriel. All Gabriel Angels, Gabriel Moms, GEMS Academy candidates, and friends of Project Gabriel are invited. Come join us for an inspiring presentation by Denise Cadenhead, Senior Sales Director at Mary Kay, and a fun-filled day of pampering!A light lunch is included. For more information about GEMS or to register, contact Jeannette Goodman, 214-803-1482, or [email protected].

19 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.

25-26 Project Gabriel Angel Training in Spanish: August 25, 6 – 9 p.m. and August 26, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., St. Mark Catholic Church, 1100 W. 15th St., Plano, TX 75075 (Room 101). Become a Gabriel Angel and learn how to mentor a mother facing an unexpected pregnancy. The training is free; all materials and meals are provided. Attendance at the two days of training, as well as the commissioning of new Gabriel Angels at the 7:00 p.m.Vigil Mass on August 26, is required. For additional information and registration (required), visit prolifedallas.org/angeltraining. (Trainees must be bilingual.) If you have additional questions, please contact Andrea Melguizo, [email protected] or 468-859-8322.

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

26 Bilingual Sidewalk Counselor & Prayer Partner Training in English and Spanish: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 4015 S. Hampton Rd., Dallas 75224. Come join us and learn a very effective method of sidewalk counseling! In Dallas last year, there were 450 abortion-minded women who chose life for their babies, plus another 146 women who left the facility and never returned. 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, light lunch, and all materials will be provided. Pre-registration is required at prolifedallas.org/sidewalktraining. For more information, contact Joanne Underwood, 469-767-5785 or [email protected].

26 Speakers Bureau Training Workshop in English: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at St. Monica Catholic Church, 9933 Midway Rd., Dallas 75220, in Room 211 of the Family Center. We really can use your help bringing the pro-life message to youth and adults throughout the




Diocese of Dallas. Will you answer the call? You can make a difference! For more information and to register, please contact Jan Storey, 972-986-5463 or [email protected].

27 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 [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Gabriel Ministry to the Imprisoned & St. Gabriel Pro-Life Ministry.

SEPTEMBER 2017


Plano Planned Parenthood Prayer Vigil on Tuesdays and Saturdays: Tuesdays from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join other pro-lifers in a peaceful prayer vigil on the public easement (the grassy area) outside of the Planned Parenthood abortion-referral facility, 600 North Central Expressway, Plano 75074. Street parking is available next to Fry’s Electronics on Executive Drive. For more information contact, contact Dan Chandler, 214-861-0733 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Plano Prayer Vigil.












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 AdorationSATURDAY 7:30 a.m. Confessions 7:45 a.m. Benediction 8:00 a.m. Holy Mass



5 Feast of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

5 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning in Spanish: This is a 9-week workshop on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Divine Mercy of Our Lord Catholic Church, 1585 East Cartwright Rd., Mesquite 75149. Childcare is provided. The Billings Ovulation Method is a form of natural fertility regulation that helps to regulate births without the use of drugs or apparatuses of any kind, done in accordance with the teachings approved by the Catholic Church. For more information and to register, please call Certified Instructor Rosa Maria Narvaez, 469-733-3326, or Certified Instructor Lupita Gomez, 469-360-2670. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at thebillingsovulationmethod.org and boma-usa.org. Sponsored by Metodo Natural Billings-BOMA. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp).

8 Bella Vida Dinner in Spanish: 6:00-9:00 p.m., at Fiesta Gardens, 4431 Kiest Blvd., Dallas 75236. Join us for a delicious dinner, fellowship, and an incredible testimony from Dr. Gloria Polo of Colombia, benefitting the Catholic Pro-Life Committee. Register today as space is limited at providadedallas.org, or call 972-267-LIFE (5433). Cost is $50 for adults/$25 for youth 12-17 years. Join us for this amazing evening! (Simultaneous translation available.)

8 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning in Spanish: This is a 9-week workshop on Fridays from 7:00-9:00 p.m., at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1054 N. St. Augustine Dr., Dallas 75217, in the cafeteria. The Billings Ovulation Method is a form of natural fertility regulation that helps to regulate births without the use of drugs or apparatuses of any kind, done in accordance with the teachings approved by the Catholic Church. For more

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information and to register, please call Certified Instructor Rosa Maria Narvaez, 469-733-3326, or Certified Instructor Lupita Gomez, 469-360-2670. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at thebillingsovulationmethod.org and boma-usa.org. Sponsored by Metodo Natural Billings-BOMA. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp).

8 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning in Spanish: This is a 9-week workshop on Fridays from 7:00-9:00 p.m., at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 214 S. Garland Ave., Garland 75040, in Room 404. The Billings Ovulation Method is a form of natural fertility regulation that helps to regulate births without the use of drugs or apparatuses of any kind, done in accordance with the teachings approved by the Catholic Church. For more information and to register, please call Certified Instructor Rosa Maria Narvaez, 469-733-3326, or Certified Instructor Lupita Gomez, 469-360-2670. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at thebillingsovulationmethod.org and boma-usa.org. Sponsored by Metodo Natural Billings-BOMA. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp).

9 National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children: Calling on pro-life Americans to honor the gravesites of our aborted brothers and sisters. Solemn prayer vigils will be conducted at these gravesites, of which there are 52 across the United States, as well as at dozens of other sites dedicated in memory of aborted children. Pro-lifers are also encouraged to carry on the spiritual mission of the Day of Remembrance throughout the year by visiting a gravesite of aborted children or another memorial site to offer prayers of mourning for the victims of abortion. During your visit, you may wish to pray one of the prayers prepared for the National Day of Remembrance which can be downloaded from the website listed below. By participating in the National Day of Remembrance, visiting these solemn memorial places at other times of the year, and spreading the word about this prayer campaign, you are helping to humanize our aborted brothers and sisters and deepening your own commitment to ending the injustice of abortion. To find the site nearest you, or for more information on the National Day of Remembrance, visit abortionmemorials.com. Co-sponsored by Citizens for a Pro-Life Society, Priests for Life, and the Pro-Life Action League.

11 17th Annual CPLC Classic Golf Tournament: Enjoy a beautiful day on a championship golf course, all “fore” LIFE! Tee-off is at 12:30 p.m. at Hackberry Creek Country Club in Las Colinas. Registration fees are $700 per foursome or $175 if you sign up as an individual. Hole sponsorships begin at $500, or $1,000 for the Team Special including 4 players and tee box signage. Registration and lunch begin at 11:00 a.m. Buffet dinner and awards presentation to begin right after close of play at 5:30. For tournament information and registration, plus additional sponsorship opportunities, visit prolifedallas.org/golf or contact Tamara Baril, 214-842-1100 or [email protected].

12 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 offers real solutions for reproductive health issues such as infertility, miscarriage, PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, irregular cycles and more. It is an IVF alternative that is up to 80% successful for couples with infertility. The Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System is a 100% safe and healthy family


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planning option that is 99.5% effective in avoiding pregnancy. NaPro Technology services are offered through Michael Jones, M.D., Ob/Gyn. 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 available at creightonmodel.com . Sponsored by In Touch Fertility & Birthing Care Services. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp . )



16 Youth For Life Leadership Conference: 10:00 – 3:00 p.m. (check-in at 9 a.m.). Location to be announced. The Youth For Life Leadership Conference provides in-depth training to youth and adult advisors who are starting or growing a pro-life club at their school or parish or anyone else interested in practical pointers to give a voice to the voiceless. This year's conference will feature presentations on pro-life resources and apologetics, breakout talks on starting a club and keeping it going, and networking opportunities. Registration is $5 per youth or adult (adults must be safe-environment cleared), and due by September 11. For more information and registration, visit prolifedallas.org/youthleaders.

17 Sips for Life: Ladies Afternoon Tea: 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the home of Patty Bellinger in Plano. Join the friends of Mater Filius for tea indulgence, great food, fashion, fellowship, and sweet surprises! All to support the mothers at Mater Filius House Dallas who choose a better future for their babies – LIFE! For more information, please contact [email protected]. Sponsored by Mater Filius Dallas.


September 21, October 19, November 16 Natural Family Planning Class (Richardson): This is a three-part class on Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson 75081. Learn the art of Natural Family Planning, the morally acceptable method of family planning! Couples must attend all three classes. For more information and to register, contact Jason & Kimberly Wagner, 214-310-3972, or







[email protected] may also search for a class in your area and register online at ccli.org or dfwnfp.org. Sponsored by Couple to Couple League. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp).

23 Feast of St. Padre Pio, Patron Saint for the Unborn.

23 Do No Harm Conference Series. Preparing for the End of Life: Medical, Legal and Ethical Challenges: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the University of Dallas. Experts from multiple fields will examine the medical, legal and ethical aspects of advising, treating, and counseling persons preparing for the end of life and their family members. Guest speakers include Father Tad Pacholczyk, PhD, National Catholic Bioethics Center; Catherine Nolan, PhD, University of Dallas; Greg Schleppenbach, U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Secretariat; Sister Suzanne Gross, F.S.E., Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care; Roy Heyne, MD, UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Ellen Dorn, Esq., Catholic Bar Association Board. Register by September 1 at www.donoharmconference.org. (Continuing education credits pending.) Co-sponsored by the Catholic Pro-Life Committee, Catholic Physicians Guild of Dallas, the St. Thomas More Society of Dallas, Christus Health, University of Dallas, and Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Fort Worth.

23 44th 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:

September 23: Waxahachie - Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike TrailPlano - John Paul II High School

October 7: McKinney - Erwin ParkOctober 14: Richardson - Breckinridge Park

Rowlett - Lakes of Springfield ParkDallas - Bachman Lake

October 28 Dallas - Flagpole Hill

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 [email protected]. Sponsored by Hike for Life Texas.

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26 40 Days for Life-Dallas Kickoff Rally: 7:00 p.m., Gaston Oaks Christian Center, 8515 Greenville Ave, Dallas 75243. Join us to kick off the next 40 Days for Life campaign in Dallas! For more information, please visit prolifedallas.org/40days, or contact Dallas campaign director Susan Platt at [email protected] or 214-392-7545.

27 - November 5 40 Days for Life-Dallas: 40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life effort that consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting, 40 days of peaceful vigil, and 40 days of community outreach. Dallas is once again joining with hundreds of cities worldwide in this powerful, life-affirming and life-saving campaign! We will be praying 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, beginning at midnight on September 27 at the Southwestern abortion center, 8616 Greenville Ave., Dallas 75243. 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 visit prolifedallas.org/40days, or contact Dallas campaign director Susan Platt at [email protected] or 214-392-7545.

OCTOBER 2017 - OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH


Plano Planned Parenthood Prayer Vigil on Tuesdays and Saturdays: Tuesdays from 5:00-7:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join other pro-lifers in a peaceful prayer vigil on the public easement (the grassy area) outside of the Planned Parenthood abortion-referral facility, 600 North Central Expressway, Plano 75074. Street parking is available next to Fry’s Electronics on Executive Drive. For more information contact, contact Dan Chandler, 214-861-0733 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Plano Prayer Vigil.








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1 Respect Life Sunday


1 National Life Chain: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., at more than 39 locations around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. For the past 29 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 1,965 locations in 1,620 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. 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.


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 AdorationSATURDAY 7:30 a.m. Confessions 7:45 a.m. Benediction 8:00 a.m. Holy Mass

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6-8 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. For more information and to register, contact [email protected] or the Healing after Abortion helpline, 214-544-CARE (2273) in English or [email protected] 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 [email protected]. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

7 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

7 Respect Life Month Mass: 5:30 p.m. bilingual Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Edward Burns at St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas 75244, with special prayers for the unborn and an end to abortion. Mass will include a Special Blessing of all Respect Life Ministers (all those involved in any pro-life ministry as staff or volunteers are invited to receive this blessing). A reception with pro-life exhibits will follow. For more information, contact Susan Platt at 214-392-7545 or [email protected]. Sponsored by the Catholic Pro-Life Committee, Birth Choice Dallas, White Rose Women's Center, Bella House, Mater Filius, and Hike for Life

7 10th Annual Benefit Dinner for the White Rose Women’s Center: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Royal Oaks Country Club, 7915 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231. Save the date for this annual dinner featuring Guest Speaker Fr. Shenan Bouquet, President of Human Life International. Come be inspired by Fr. Boquet's important remarks and learn more about the life-saving mission of White Rose pregnancy centers! Visit stjosephshelpers.org/ for more information and tickets. Sponsored by St. Joseph Helpers of Dallas.


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October 14: Richardson - Breckinridge Park Rowlett - Lakes of Springfield ParkDallas - Bachman Lake


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7 21st 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 [email protected], or visit the national website mend.org. Sponsored by M.E.N.D.

8 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning (Coppell): This is a four-part class on Sundays beginning at 1:30 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 180 Samuel Blvd., Coppell 75019. 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. Couples must attend all four classes. Classes 2-4 are personally scheduled chart reviews. Fee for the class also includes materials, individual consultation, and follow-up for as long as needed. For more information and to register, contact Tony & Marianne Abadie, 972-746-5085 or [email protected]. Tony & Marianne are also available by appointment. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at thebillingsovulationmethod.org. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp.)


14 44th 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


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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 14: Richardson - Breckinridge Park Rowlett - Lakes of Springfield ParkDallas - Bachman Lake




14 Annual Diocesan Red Mass, 5:00 p.m., at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Ave., Dallas 75201. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Edward Burns. The St. Thomas More Society of the Diocese of Dallas annually sponsors a Red Mass celebrated in honor of the Holy Spirit as the source of wisdom, understanding, counsel, and fortitude – gifts that shine forth preeminently in the dispensing of justice in the courtroom as well as in the individual lawyer’s office. It also offers prayers for all men and women in the legal profession, judiciary, and public life, asking that they be blessed with wisdom and understanding. All members of the legal profession are welcome at the Red Mass, regardless of religious affiliation. Following Mass is a dinner/reception at the Petroleum Club. At the reception the Society will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Gerard Bradley, Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, where he teaches Legal Ethics and Constitutional Law. The St. Thomas More Society is open to Catholic attorneys and others interested in the intersection of faith and law. Its purpose is to encourage Catholic lawyers within the Diocese of Dallas to live a Christian vocation by sanctifying their daily work. For more information and reception reservations, please visit stmsdallas.org. Sponsored by the St. Thomas More Society of Dallas.

16 Feast of St. Gerard Majella, Patron Saint of Pregnant Mothers and Childbirth.

17 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 offers real solutions for reproductive health issues such as infertility, miscarriage, PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, irregular cycles and more. It is an IVF alternative that is up to 80% successful for couples with infertility. The Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System is a 100% safe and healthy family planning option that is 99.5% effective in avoiding pregnancy. NaPro Technology services are


offered through Michael Jones, M.D., Ob/Gyn. 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 available at creightonmodel.com . Sponsored by In Touch Fertility & Birthing Care Services. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp . )



22 Feast of Saint Pope John Paul II, author of encyclical The Gospel of Life.





28 Annual White Mass for Healthcare Professionals: 5:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Ave., Dallas 75201. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Greg Kelly. Join the Catholic Physicians Guild of Dallas for their Annual White Mass (named after the white coat traditionally worn by those in healthcare). All involved in health care







(doctors, nurses, researchers, therapists, social workers, counselors, ancillary staff, business staff, students, etc.) and their families and children are invited. Reception will follow in the Grand Salon next to the Sanctuary. Everyone with a white coat is encouraged to wear their coats. Reception cost is $15 per adult; students (medical, nursing, college, etc.) and children are free. Please register online at cathmeddallas.org/upcoming-events.html. Sponsored by Catholic Physicians Guild of Dallas.

28 Texans for Life Coalition Annual Benefit Dinner: Westin DFW Airport Hotel, Highway 114 and Esters Road, Irving 75063. Join keynote Jay Alan Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice, at the Texans for Life Annual Benefit Dinner. The American Center for Law and Justice is an organization dedicated to the defense of constitutional liberties secured by law. Jay Sekulow is an accomplished and internationally respected judicial advocate who has successfully argued numerous cases before the Supreme Court in defense of constitutional freedoms, especially those involving religious liberty. The National Law Journal has twice named Mr. Sekulow one of the 100 most influential lawyers in America. He is a frequent guest commentator on the Christian Broadcasting Network and the Fox News Channel. The event also features a Silent Auction and a Live Auction, and will sell out early. Get your tickets today! Silent Auction opens at 5:00 p.m. and Dinner is at 7:00 p.m. Individual seats are $50. Early Bird Special discount tickets are available for $40 until October 13. For tickets or more information, visit texlife.org or call 972-790-9044 or 817-572-1115. Sponsored by Texans for Life Coalition.


Save the Dates with Bishop Burns in 2018!

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