Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas

Calendar of Events

February-April 2016

Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas

prolifedallas.org

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

FEBRUARY 2016

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

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

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

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

1 Last Day to Register to Vote in March 1 TX Primary Election. For election and voter information, visit the Texas Secretary of State website, votexas.gov, or in Dallas County, dallascountyvotes.org. Early voting begins on February 16 and ends February 26. Please also see the Faithful Citizenship website sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: faithfulcitizenship.org. Bishop Farrell released a teaching statement on moral considerations when voting in conjunction with Bishop Vann in October 2008. You can read that statement at prolifedallas.org/voting.

The CPLC is offering presentations on Faithful Citizenship. If you would like to schedule one for your parish or group, contact CPLC Civic Action Director Susan Platt at or 214-392-7545.

4 Defending Life with Love: A Concert of Hope Benefitting Mater Filius: 7:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 5100 W. Plano Parkway, Plano 75093. In 1987, Tony Melendez sang to St. John Paul II. Now we are blessed to have Tony with us in Dallas singing to benefit Mater Filius, a Catholic apostolate created to help pregnant women who find themselves without support. Women receive housing, counseling, medical care, emotional and spiritual support at no cost to them. Tickets are $10 per person.

For more information on this event and to obtain tickets, please call 210-816-2837 or 281-620-5256. Or, you may purchase tickets at any of the following venues:

· Divina Misericordia Catholic Library, Dallas - 214-577-7193

· House of Angels Catholic Store, Dallas - 214-245-5311

· Little Angels Catholic Store, Coppell - 972-304-5200

Tickets will also be available purchase after weekend Masses on January 30-31 at Prince of Peace. If you cannot attend the concert, please consider making a donation to Mater Filius to help get their maternity home up and running! For more information on Mater Filius, visit materfiliusdallas.org. Sponsored by Mater Filius Dallas.

5 All-Night Adoration Vigil of the Two Hearts in prayer for the advancement of the culture of life at Mater Dei Parish, 2030 E. State Highway 356, Irving, 75060 (off of Loop 12 and the Irving Blvd exit). All are invited to join in helping to make reparation for sins against the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Eucharistic Adoration every First Friday at Mater Dei. Sacred Heart Devotions are at 6:30 p.m. The Eucharist is exposed from after the 8:00 p.m. Mass until Benediction at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, followed by Mass at 8:00 a.m. Please email Mike Drake for any questions at , and watch MaterDeiParish.com for each month's Eucharistic Adoration sign up form.Sponsored by Mater Dei Parish.

6 Gabriel Angel Training Part 1, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson, TX 75081. Become a Gabriel Angel and learn how to mentor a mother facing an unexpected pregnancy. In addition to learning about Project Gabriel, several representatives from the Catholic Pro-Life Committee will spotlight other ministries and explain how you might get involved at your own parish. All meals and materials are provided. Please arrive at 8:30 for check-in, fellowship and continental breakfast. For more information and to register online (required), please visit prolifedallas.org/angeltraining. If you have additional questions contact Patty Sherrod, or 972-235-5554. Attendance at the February 13 follow-up session and Angel Commissioning is required.

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

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

9 Plano 40 Days for Life Kickoff Rally, 7:00-9:00 p.m., on the public right-of-way in front of Planned Parenthood of Plano, 600 N. Central Expwy., Plano 75074. The Plano 40 Days for Life campaign will take place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from February 10 through March 20. With the vigil just three hours after the rally -- beginning at midnight -- this is the time to pray and ask for God’s blessings, asking for His mercy upon all of us and all those whom we encounter during these 40 days of prayer, vigil, and fasting. For more information on the Kickoff Rally and the campaign, visit 40daysforlife.com/plano or contact Randy LeGrand, 469-554-0329 or .Sponsored by Plano 40 Days for Life.

February 10 - March 20 Plano 40 Days for Life: Plano will be one of many cities joining together for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history – the 40 Days for Life campaign.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.The Plano prayer vigil will take place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at Planned Parenthood abortion-referral facility at 600 N. Central Expwy., Plano 75074. Individuals and groups are needed to sign up for weekly commitments during this campaign at Collin County’s last remaining Planned Parenthood! Please go to 40daysforlife.com/plano to view the schedule and make your commitment. For more information, visit 40daysforlife.com/plano or contact Randy LeGrand, 469-554-0329 or .Sponsored by Plano 40 Days for Life.

10 Ash Wednesday

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

11 The Ordination Mass for Bishop-elect Greg Kelly: 2:00 p.m., Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas. Bishop Farrell will preside as consecrator. An episcopal ordination Mass is a joyful and beautiful liturgy with numerous bishops from around the country and clergy of the diocese. The cathedral will open its doors at 12 noon for open seating. Limited parking in the cathedral garage is available at the special rate of $5 with surrounding lots a minimum of $15. Due to the anticipated large numbers who wish to attend the Ordination Mass, parish and school “watch gatherings” are encouraged as an alternative. The diocese will offer an HD livestream of this historic event suitable for watch gatherings in parishes and schools. For more information about the livestream please visit cathdal.org/video or contact Cynthia Bates at 214-379-2889 or . Sponsored by the Diocese of Dallas.

13 Quarterly Parish Pro-Life Coordinators Meeting: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 5100 W. Plano Pkwy., Plano 75093, in the Las Mercedes Hall. The meeting will include important details and promotional materials for the 23rd Annual Bishop’s Pro-Life Dinner. If you cannot attend, please send a representative. For more information, contact David Carr, 469-230-9664 or .

13 Gabriel Angel Training, Part 2, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson, TX 75081. All meals and materials are provided. New Gabriel Angels will be commissioned at the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass. For more information and to register online (required), visit prolifedallas.org/angeltraining. If you have additional questions, contact Patty Sherrod, or 972-235-5554. Attendance at the February 6 initial session is required

16-26 Early Voting for March 1 Primary Election: For election and voter information, visit the Texas Secretary of State website, votexas.gov, or in Dallas County, dallascountyvotes.org. Early voting begins on February 16 and ends February 26. Please also see the Faithful Citizenship website sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: faithfulcitizenship.org. Bishop Farrell released a teaching statement on moral considerations when voting in conjunction with Bishop Vann in October 2008. You can read that statement at prolifedallas.org/voting.

The CPLC is offering presentations on Faithful Citizenship. If you would like to schedule one for your parish or group, contact CPLC Civic Action Director Susan Platt at or 214-392-7545.

February 18, March 17, April 21 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 . You 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).

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

20 GEMS Class: Christian Parenting 1 & 2: 10:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., at Catholic Charities of Dallas, 9451 LBJ Freeway, Dallas 75243. This class covers segments 1 & 2 of four classes based on the series “Effective Parenting in a Defective World”. These classes are facilitated by Jeannette Goodman, B.A., M.E.C. Ed. We will use scripture verses and worksheets along with a video to learn how to make God the center of your home. Light lunch included. Please arrange for off-site childcare, but infants are welcome. To register, call or text Jeannette Goodman, 214-803-1482, or e-mail .

February 21, March 6 & 20, April 3 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. 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 . 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.)

February 21, March 20, April 24 Natural Family Planning Classes (Irving): This is a three-part class on Sundays beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the University of Dallas, 1845 E. Northgate Dr., Irving 75062, in Room 230 of Anselm Hall. 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 Peter & Stephanie Reisinger, 972-424-0828 or nfpreisingerfamily.net. You 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 Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System Introductory Session (Allen): 7:00 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 N. Greenville Ave., Allen 75002. The introductory session is free but a reservation is required. The Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System is primarily a fertility care system which can be used effectively as a form of natural family planning. It is easy to learn and 99% effective. Couples use the Creighton Model as a solution for infertility with an 80% success rate. Many women use it for health reasons as well. To register for the class, please contact Holly Baril, CFCP, 469-774-6559 or . To learn more, visit intouchfertility.com. Holly is also available for appointments on Tuesday evenings. More information is also available at creightonmodel.com. Sponsored by In Touch Fertility & Birthing Care Services. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp.)