CALENDAR OF EVENTS



CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December 2009 – February 2010

Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas

Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas



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

DECEMBER 2009

Weekly on Thursdays: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at The White Rose Women’s Center, 9:00 a.m. - 300 p.m., 4313 N. Central Expwy., Dallas 75205. Please park on one of the side streets – McKinney Avenue, Lee Street, or Oliver Street – to keep the parking lot free for clients. Contact Darcy Maggio, 214-824-7314, or maggio@. You may sign up for adoration by visiting stjosephshelpers. Sponsored by The White Rose Women’s Center.

4 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 5:00 p.m. Latin Masses 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 will be held every First Friday. 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 & directions at carmelitevigil@ or contact Vicki Middleton, 214-542-4823. Sponsored by the Discalced Carmelite Monastery.

5 GEMS Class: Pre- and Post- Natal: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson 75081. Facilitated by Amy Dorsey, R.N.C.; Jeannette Goodman, B.A., M.E.C., Ed; and Therese Henry, R.N. Amy Dorsey will discuss normal expectations of pregnancy, labor and delivery. Nutrition, fetal development and risky behaviors are just a few topics she will cover. Jeannette Goodman will discuss post-natal care for both mother and baby, including practical tips for feeding, bathing, and caring for your newborn. Therese Henry will discuss the benefits of breastfeeding. Light lunch provided. Please arrange off-site childcare (infants are welcome). For more information or to register, contact Alison Morales, 214-986-1411, or amorales@, by December 2.

6 White Rose on Greenville Open House: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., 8499 Greenville Ave. (SW corner of Royal Ln. and Greenville Ave.), Suite 201, Dallas 75231. The White Rose Women’s Center announces the opening of its second center, The White Rose on Greenville, across the street from the new Southwestern late-term abortion center. Contact the White Rose Women’s Center, 214-821-6292, or visit . Sponsored by The White Rose Women’s Center.

8 2nd Tuesday Night Rosary at Planned Parenthood abortion center, sponsored by TOPP (Texans Opposed to Planned Parenthood): 6:30 p.m., in front of Jason’s Deli, 7412 Greenville Ave., just south of Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas. 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. Sponsored by Texans Opposed to Planned Parenthood.

8-9       20th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life: Eucharistic Adoration from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., to span the Feasts of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe’s first apparition to Saint. Juan Diego. During the 11:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. hour, parishes in all times zones in the United States will be praying together in the “hour of unity.” The 11 participating parishes in the Diocese of Dallas (at time of print) are: Holy Spirit, Duncanville; Immaculate Conception, Grand Prairie; Mater Dei Latin Mass Community, Irving; St. Gabriel the Archangel, McKinney; St. John the Apostle, Terrell; St. Joseph, Richardson; St. Joseph, Waxahachie; St. Jude, Allen; St. Michael, McKinney; St. Philip, Dallas; and St. Rita, Dallas. If your parish would like to participate in the National Night of Prayer, please contact Milissa Kukla, 972-313-0208, or prayer@. Also visit the national web site: .

  

12       Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

12       Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Pro-Life Mass & Rosary Procession to Southwestern Late Term Abortuary: 8:00 a.m. Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8017 Preston Rd., Dallas, with special prayers for the unborn and an end to abortion. Mass will be followed by a Rosary Procession by bus to Southwestern late term abortion center, 8616 Greenville Ave., Dallas (site of the Winter 40 Days for Life-Dallas Vigil). We will return to the church for closing prayers. If you are unable to attend the 8 a.m. Mass at Christ the King, please join the procession for prayer at 9:30 a.m. at the abortion center. Contact Milissa Kukla at 972-313-0208, or prayer@.

12 – January 22, 2010     40 Days for Life-Dallas Winter Vigil: Building on the momentum from the 40 Days for Life-Dallas Fall Vigil outside Robinson’s abortion center, where nearly 3,000 people of faith signed in to pray, and in light of the new late term abortion center where babies will be killed through 6 months of pregnancy for any reason, Christians throughout Dallas are invited to take part in the 40 Days for Life-Dallas Winter Vigil from December 12 through January 22. The Prayer Vigil will be held 4 hours per day, from 8:00 a.m.-12 noon, 7 days a week, outside the Southwestern late-term abortion facility, 8616 Greenville Ave. at Royal Ln. (NE corner). Please help spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort! For more information, to see the list of churches’ adopted days, or to sign up to pray for a half hour or more at the vigil, contact Campaign Director Milissa Kukla, 972-313-0208, 40days@, or visit 40days.

12 GEMS Class: Adoption, A Gift of Life & Love: 11:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., at St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas 75244, in Sweeney Lounge. Facilitated by Carolina Salazar, MSW. Learn more about the option of adoption, both open and closed. Hear testimonials from a birth mother, an adoptive mother, a foster parent and others who can attest to this ultimate gift of life and love. We invite our moms to bring guests, family members and anyone interested to join us in learning the biblical aspects of this selfless gift. Light lunch provided. Please arrange off-site childcare (infants are welcome). For more information or to register, contact Alison Morales, 214-986-1411, or amorales@, by December 9.

19 GEMS Class: Spirituality / Christmas Party: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Christmas Party to follow until 2:00, at St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas 75244, in Sweeney Lounge. Learn the great things God has in store for you when you live by His grace. Celebrate the coming of the Christ Child with food, fellowship, and song! Light lunch provided. Please arrange off-site childcare (infants are welcome). For more information or to register, contact Alison Morales, 214-986-1411, or amorales@, by December 16.

28 Feast of the Holy Innocents – St. Francis Anglican Church invites all to attend their annual Commemoration of the Holy Innocents: 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer, followed by Low Mass (Anglican). Blessing of the Gifts & Christmas Celebration in the Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m. In honor of the Christ Child and in remembrance of the Holy Innocents, we are requesting diapers, wipes, toiletries, and new layette items. Donations benefit the White Rose Women’s Center, Birth Choice, and Project Gabriel mothers who made courageous decisions for life in 2009. The commemoration is hosted by St. Francis’ EYC and Anglicans for Life of St. Francis Church, 3838 Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas (between Marsh & Midway). Contact St. Francis Church, 214-351-1401, or visit .

JANUARY 2010

Weekly on Thursdays: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at The White Rose Women’s Center, 9:00 a.m. - 300 p.m., 4313 N. Central Expwy., Dallas 75205. Please park on one of the side streets – McKinney Avenue, Lee Street, or Oliver Street – to keep the parking lot free for clients. Contact Darcy Maggio, 214-824-7314, or maggio@. You may sign up for adoration by visiting stjosephshelpers. Sponsored by The White Rose Women’s Center.

1 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 5:00 p.m. Latin Masses 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 will be held every First Friday. 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 & directions at carmelitevigil@ or contact Vicki Middleton, 214-542-4823. Sponsored by the Discalced Carmelite Monastery.

9-10 CPLC Winter Baby Bank Campaign Ends. Contact Jim Walker, 972-270-3019, or jwalker@.

12 2nd Tuesday Night Rosary at Planned Parenthood abortion center, sponsored by TOPP (Texans Opposed to Planned Parenthood): 6:30 p.m., in front of Jason’s Deli, 7412 Greenville Ave., just south of Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas. 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. Sponsored by Texans Opposed to Planned Parenthood.

13-21   10,000 Masses for Unborn Babies: A Novena of Masses for the protection of unborn human persons: The Saint Michael the Archangel Organization is pleased to announce the second annual 10,000 MASSES FOR UNBORN BABIES effort. From January 13th through January 21st, it is hoped the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at least 10,000 times for the following intention: For the protection of unborn human persons. To participate, ask a priest to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on one of the following days in 2009: January 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, or 21st. The Mass needs to be offered for the following intention: For the protection of unborn human persons. You may, of course, have more than one Mass offered. Please see for more information.

Saturday, January 16 – 2010 ROE MEMORIAL Schedule of Events

7:30 a.m.: Board buses at the Cathedral for the Roe Memorial Rosary, to be prayed at Routh Street abortion center this year, 4321 Central Expy. at Fitzhugh.

10:00 a.m.: Roe Memorial Mass & Adoration, followed by Dallas Rally & March for Life, marking the 37th anniversary of the tragic January 22, 1973, Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion in America. In memory of the more than 50 million babies who have died and in prayer for the mothers and fathers who have been hurt by abortion, a bilingual Mass will be concelebrated by the Most Reverend Kevin J. Farrell, Bishop of Dallas, the Most Reverend Bishop Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Fort Worth, and diocesan clergy at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Ave. at Pearl St., Dallas. Music will be led by Curtis Stephan.

A representative born each year from 1973-present is needed to carry a rose in the annual “Procession of Roses” at Mass. Following Mass will be Eucharistic Adoration and the ecumenical Dallas Rally & March for Life to the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse where the Roe v. Wade case was first filed in 1970. Don’t miss this annual event for Life! Last year, 5,000 prayed and marched for life. Bishop Farrell challenged everyone to “double it” in 2010 – so, “Bring a friend to make it 10 in ’10!” – 10,000 praying and marching for life on January 16, 2010! Bishop Farrell would especially like to see many young people participating – from parish youth groups, Catholic high schools, Scout troops, etc. Bring your school, club or troop banner for the march! For more information, visit Roe or call 972-267-LIFE (5433).

21-24 Youth For Life March for Life trip to Washington, D.C.! Youth For Life will be going to Washington, D.C., for the 37th Annual March for Life. This trip is open to all high school aged youth. We also are in need of safe environment-cleared adults at least 21 years of age. We will leave on Thursday evening, January 21, and be back on Sunday evening, January 24. Cost is approximately $600. Come be a witness for life with hundreds of thousands of others from around the country! For more information, contact Youth For Life Director Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591, or jsmith@.

 

23 GEMS Class: Building a Financial Future: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas 75244, in Sweeney Lounge. Facilitated by Laura Skalak, B.A., financial planner with Edward Jones. Learn to budget your monthly finances and tap into community resources. Guest speaker Kevin McNevins will discuss deduction tips for your 2009 tax filing. Light lunch provided. Please arrange off-site childcare (infants are welcome). For more information or to register, contact Alison Morales, 214-986-1411, or amorales@, by January 18.

23 Texas Rally for Life in Austin: Rosary at 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m. celebrated at San Jose Catholic Church, 2435 Oak Crest, Austin. After Mass there will be a reception in the Parish Hall. The San Jose Church telephone number is 512-444-7587. For the Texas State March for Life, gather at 1:00 p.m. at Republic Square (4th & Guadalupe). The Rally for Life is at 2:00 p.m. at the State Capitol Building. Contact Texas Alliance for Life, 512-477-1244, or .

29-31 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 struggle with 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, call the Abortion AfterCare-Healing helpline, 214-544-CARE (2273) in English, or 972-679-4760 in Spanish, or visit the web site at . All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

30 Gabriel Angel Training: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at St. Philip Catholic Church, 8131 Military Pkwy., Dallas 75227, in the school cafeteria. Continental breakfast served at 8:00 a.m. Learn how to mentor a mother facing a crisis pregnancy. All meals and materials are provided. Contact Jessie Anne Nobles, 972-291-2384, or jnobles@. Attendance at the February 6th Follow-up Session and Angel Commissioning is required.  

FEBRUARY 2010

Weekly on Thursdays: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at The White Rose Women’s Center, 9:00 a.m. - 300 p.m., 4313 N. Central Expwy., Dallas 75205. Please park on one of the side streets – McKinney Avenue, Lee Street, or Oliver Street – to keep the parking lot free for clients. Contact Darcy Maggio, 214-824-7314, or maggio@. You may sign up for adoration by visiting stjosephshelpers. Sponsored by The White Rose Women’s Center.

5 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 5:00 p.m. Latin Masses 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 will be held every First Friday. 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 & directions at carmelitevigil@ or contact Vicki Middleton, 214-542-4823. Sponsored by the Discalced Carmelite Monastery.

6 Gabriel Angel Training Follow-Up Session: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at St. Philip Catholic Church, 8131 Military Pkwy., Dallas 75227, in the school cafeteria. New Gabriel Angels will be commissioned at the Vigil Mass. Attendance at the January 30th session required. Contact Jessie Anne Nobles, 972-291-2384, or jnobles@.

9 2nd Tuesday Night Rosary at Planned Parenthood abortion center, sponsored by TOPP (Texans Opposed to Planned Parenthood): 6:30 p.m., in front of Jason’s Deli, 7412 Greenville Ave., just south of Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas. 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. Sponsored by Texans Opposed to Planned Parenthood.

13 Quarterly Parish Pro-Life Coordinators Meeting: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location to be determined. If you cannot attend this meeting, please send a representative. Contact Jim Walker, 972-270-3019, or parcoor@.

17 Ash Wednesday

22        Lenten Day of Reflection, at St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas 75244, in Sweeney Lounge, beginning with 12:00 p.m. Mass, and ending at 4:00 p.m. After Mass, lunch will be served. Father Jason Cargo, dynamic young priest from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Plano, will present the Day of Reflection. The afternoon will be a time to prepare us as we begin our Lenten journey towards the passion, death and Resurrection of our Lord. There will be an opportunity

for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All are welcome to attend. Register online at

lent. For more information, contact Milissa Kukla, 972-313-0208, or prayer@.

SAVE THE DATE:

April 10, 2010: The Bishop’s 17th Annual Catholic Pro-Life Dinner, Hilton Anatole Dallas

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