CALENDAR OF EVENTS



CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September – November 2009

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.

SEPTEMBER 2009

Weekly on Thursdays: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at The White Rose Women’s Center, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4313 N. Central Expwy, Dallas. 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         40 Days for Life-Dallas Core Team Meeting: 6:30 p.m., at Birth Choice, 1902 Record Crossing, Dallas. What may God be calling you to do to end the killing of His precious little ones? If you feel that God is calling you to do more to end abortion here locally, you are invited to attend our Core Team Meetings to see how you can be involved with the largest grassroots pro-life movement in America, 40 Days for Life. For more information, or to volunteer to help, please contact Milissa Kukla, Campaign Director, 972-313-0208, 40days@, or see dallas. All are welcome! September planning meetings will be held on September 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th.

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.

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.

11       40 Days for Life-Dallas Core Team Meeting: 6:30 p.m., at Birth Choice, 1902 Record Crossing, Dallas. See September 4th listing.

12-13 CPLC Fall Baby Bank Campaign Begins. Contact Jim Walker, 972-270-3019, or jwalker@.

12 GEMS Classes: Grooming, Make-Up & Dress for Success, facilitated by Donna Fossey, owner of the Primrose Boutique in Dallas; and Self-Esteem, facilitated by Fonda Lash, B.A., M.A. These classes kick off the fall/winter session of the GEMS (Gabriel Education Ministry & Support) Academy, an extended ministry of Project Gabriel. Time and location: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Road, Dallas. All Gabriel Angels, Gabriel Moms, GEMS Academy Candidates, and friends of Project Gabriel are invited. Come join us for a fun-filled day of pampering with free samples! Enjoy the presentation on dressing in the work world and learn how to find your inner and your outer beauty. Light lunch included. Please arrange off-site childcare (infants are welcome). To register, contact Alison, 214-986-1411, or amorales@, by September 9.

18-20 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.

18       40 Days for Life-Dallas Core Team Meeting: 6:30 p.m., at Birth Choice, 1902 Record Crossing, Dallas. See September 4th listing.

19 GEMS Class: Sexual Integrity: Hope for the Heart, facilitated by the CPLC Speakers Bureau and Monica Ashour of TOBET (Theology of the Body Evangelization Team). 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson. Learn why staying chaste until marriage is staying true to God’s teachings. Realize your body is a temple of God and how to respect it within His boundaries. NFP will be briefly covered for those who are married. Light lunch included. Please arrange off-site childcare (infants are welcome). To register, contact Alison, 214-986-1411, or amorales@, by September 16.

22       40 Days for Life-Dallas Kickoff Rally: 6:00 p.m., in front of Birth Choice, 1902 Record Crossing, Dallas 75235 (across the street from Robinson’s abortion center). Please bring your own candles and prayer books. Guest speaker is Fr. Paul Weinberger, pastor of St. William Catholic Church in Greenville. Fr. Weinberger is a faithful sidewalk counselor outside Routh Street abortion center, and regularly celebrates Mass at the White Rose Chapel where he presides over the Thursday Adoration. Our second guest speaker is Rev. Stephen Broden, pastor of Fair Park Bible Fellowship in Dallas. Pastor Broden is a member of the national pro-life organization L.E.A.R.N. (see ), and is one of the key black pastors fighting for the defunding of Planned Parenthood. He is featured in the documentary film Maafa 21: Black Genocide in 21st Century America, a whistle-blowing exposé on Planned Parenthood’s eugenics roots. Contact Milissa Kukla, 972-313-0208, 40days@, or visit the web site dallas.

23-November 1    40 Days for Life-Dallas: Christians throughout Dallas are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life effort from September 23 through November 1. In addition to 40 days of peaceful prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, please consider volunteering to pray outside of Robinson’s abortion center, 1929 Record Crossing, Dallas, during the 40 days, and spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort. For more information, to adopt a day of the vigil for prayer or to sign up to pray, or to volunteer to help, please contact Milissa Kukla, Campaign Director, 972-313-0208, 40days@, or see dallas. All are welcome!

25       40 Days for Life-Dallas Core Team Meeting: 6:30 p.m., at Birth Choice, 1902 Record Crossing, Dallas. See September 4th listing.

26 Gabriel Angel Training: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3811 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, in Room 204 of the Community Life Center. 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 October 3rd Follow-up Session and Angel Commissioning is required.  

26 Hike for Life: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration. The annual 10K walk is sponsored by the Greater Dallas Area Knights of Columbus and will be held in the following locations on September 26: White Rock Lake, Dallas; and John Paul II High School, Plano. The Hike for Life will take place in the following locations on October 3 (see separate listing): Garland, McKinney, Waxahachie, Irving, and Richardson. If these locations are not convenient, you may participate in a personal hike. The Hike for Life raises awareness of the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Proceeds from the Hike benefit The White Rose Women’s Center and other crisis pregnancy centers in the Dallas area. For more information and to pre-register, visit the web site, , or contact Tom Clark, 214-282-6297, or tom@. Sponsored by Hike for Life.

26 The Most Reverend Kevin Vann, Bishop of Fort Worth, invites you to attend The Bishop’s Annual Catholic Pro-Life Banquet benefiting the Ministries of Catholics Respect Life of the Diocese of Fort Worth. Keynote speaker is Mother Agnes Mary Donovan, Superior of the Sisters of Life. The banquet will be held at the Hilton Fort Worth, 815 S. Main Street, Fort Worth. Silent Auction begins at 5:00 p.m. Seated Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Reservations must be made in advance. Please call Catholics Respect Life, 817-623-2430, or visit . Sponsored by Catholics Respect Life of the Diocese of Fort Worth.

29 Feast of the Archangels Gabriel, Michael & Raphael

29       beingHUMAN II airs on EWTN: 5:30 p.m. Central Time. Episode II highlights the results of the national 40 Days for Life campaigns which have happened in 240 cities, including England, Ireland, Brazil and Peru. The show interviews local and national leaders and volunteers who were involved in making this local campaign one of the largest pro-life mobilizations in history. 40 Days for Life began as a small campaign that started at the Coalition for Life in Bryan/College Station, Texas in 2004. Now, this powerful campaign has mobilized over 215,000 volunteers, saved hundreds of lives, and helped abortion clinic workers leave their jobs. This episode looks at how thousands of people are uniting to bring prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil to where hope is being lost: abortion clinics. The viewer is challenged and inspired by the stories and optimism from the frontlines of this growing campaign. Sponsored by 40 Days for Life and EWTN.

OCTOBER 2009 – OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

September 23-November 1     40 Days for Life-Dallas: Christians throughout Dallas are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life effort from September 23 through November 1. In addition to 40 days of peaceful prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, please consider volunteering to pray outside of Robinson’s abortion center, 1929 Record Crossing, Dallas, during the 40 days, and spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort. For more information, to adopt a day of the vigil for prayer or to sign up to pray, or to volunteer to help, please contact Milissa Kukla, Campaign Director, 972-313-0208, 40days@, or see dallas. All are welcome!

Weekly on Thursdays: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at The White Rose Women’s Center, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4313 N. Central Expwy, Dallas. 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.

2          40 Days for Life-Dallas Core Team Meeting: 6:30 p.m., at Birth Choice, 1902 Record Crossing, Dallas. What may God be calling you to do to end the killing of His precious little ones? If you feel that God is calling you to do more to end abortion here locally, you are invited to attend our Core Team Meetings to see how you can be involved with the largest pro-life movement in America. For more information, or to volunteer to help, please contact Milissa Kukla, Campaign Director, 972-313-0208, 40days@, or see dallas. All are welcome! October planning meetings will be held October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

2 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.

3 Gabriel Angel Training Follow-Up Session: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3811 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, in Room 204 of the Community Life Center. New Gabriel Angels will be commissioned at the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass. Attendance at the September 26th session is required. Contact Jessie Anne Nobles, 972-291-2384, or jnobles@.

3 Hike for Life: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration. The annual 10K walk is sponsored by the Greater Dallas Area Knights of Columbus and will be held in the following locations on October 3: Audubon Park, Garland; Erwin Park, McKinney; Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail, Waxahachie; Campion Trails, Irving; and Breckenridge Park, Richardson. The Hike for Life in Dallas and in Plano will be held on September 26 (see separate listing). If these locations are not convenient, you may participate in a personal hike. The Hike for Life raises awareness of the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Proceeds from the Hike benefit The White Rose Women’s Center and other crisis pregnancy centers in the Dallas area. For more information and to pre-register, visit the web site, , or contact Tom Clark, 214-282-6297, or tom@. Sponsored by Hike for Life.

3 The White Rose Women’s Center Annual Fundraising Dinner: 7:00 p.m. at the Brookhollow Golf Club, 8301 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas 75235. “An Evening with Fr. Tom Euteneuer,” President of Human Life International. Patron tables of ten are available at the $1,500 Guardian Angel level, $2,500 Archangel level, $5,000 Seraphim level, and $10,000 Cherubim level. Patrons, underwriters and table hosts are invited to the patron party with Father Eutenueur in Brookhollow’s Oak Room immediately preceding the dinner. Individual tickets of $150 will be available on September 1st. Credit cards accepted. Contact Shelley Stanzel, 214-686-6528, or sstanzel@. Sponsored by The White Rose Women’s Center.

4. RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY

4          Life Chain: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., at more than 26 locations around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Last year pro-life individuals in more than 1,600 locations in over 1,400 cities and towns across the United States and Canada gathered to show solidarity of the Christian community for life and adoption versus abortion. Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful stand for life, and signs conveying this message are available at each site. If you would like to participate in or coordinate a Life Chain in your area, contact Sharron Albertson, Texas Life Chain Director, 972-618-0400, or visit . Sponsored by Life Chain.

4-12 17th Annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting: For the Conversion of Nations, an End to Abortion, and to Build a Culture of Life. “As a pledge of an abundance of Divine Blessings upon you and yours, I paternally impart to all participants of the International Week of Prayer and Fasting, my most heartfelt apostolic blessing!” - Pope John Paul II (October 1, 2001)

 

Join Catholics around the world for this weeklong effort for a conversion of nations, an end to abortion, and to promote the Culture of Life. Consider participating as individuals, families, and parishes by organizing and offering the following: Fasting – Daily Masses – Holy Hours – Rosaries – Divine Mercy Chaplets – Participation in the 40 Days for Life-Dallas Vigil at Robinson’s abortion center. Contact Milissa Kukla, 972-313-0208, or mkukla@, or visit the national web site . Sponsored by the International Week of Prayer and Fasting.

5 American Life League’s Pro-Life Memorial Day: “American Life League’s Pro-Life Memorial Day is a call to people across the nation to pray fervently for the end to abortion,” said Erik Whittington, Director of Youth Outreach for American Life League. October 5 is the first day of the Supreme Court’s annual session. Every year, American Life League marks the start of the session with a day dedicated to the memory of the preborn. American Life League has additional information available at . You may also order the 2009 T-Shirts on the web site. Sponsored by American Life League.

9         40 Days for Life-Dallas Core Team Meeting: 6:30 p.m., at Birth Choice, 1902 Record Crossing, Dallas. See October 2nd listing.

10 Strike for Life “Beach Bowl” Bowl-a-Thon: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the Plano Super Bowl, 2521 Avenue K, Plano. Join us in a fun-filled afternoon to raise money for the nine life-saving ministries of the CPLC. By forming, joining or sponsoring a team, donating to the event, or supporting the silent auction, you can help save babies, give vital support to their families and have a great time of recreation with family and friends! The minimum commitment per team is $300 in sponsorship donations, with $50 due upon registration. Pledge forms are available, and participants are encouraged to turn in sponsorship donations in advance of the event. Prizes will be awarded, including a special prize for the team that brings in the most donations! For complete details or to register a team (individual registration also available), visit , or contact Tamara Baril at the CPLC office, 972-267-LIFE (5433) x302.

13 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.

16         40 Days for Life-Dallas Core Team Meeting: 6:30 p.m., at Birth Choice, 1902 Record Crossing, Dallas. See October 2nd listing.

16-18 Worldwide Rosary for Unborn Babies, sponsored by the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization. A person who wants to participate will pray at least one Rosary on any one of the three days for the following intention: For an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons. We will be praying for those little ones who cannot pray the Rosary for themselves. The October 16 (Friday) date offers the opportunity for students to pray the Rosary together at schools. The October 18 (Sunday) date offers the opportunity for people to pray the Rosary either before or after Masses. There is no registration required to participate in this prayer event. For more information, including ways to promote the Worldwide Rosary for Unborn Babies, write to P.O. Box 41257; Memphis, TN 38174, or visit . Sponsored by the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization.

17       Respect Life Month Quarterly Mass, Adoration & Rosary Procession for an End to Abortion in Dallas & Mid Rally for the 40 Days for Life-Dallas Vigil: 8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3811 Oak Lawn, Dallas, 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 Robinson’s abortion center, 1929 Record Crossing Dallas (site of the Fall 40 Days for Life-Dallas Vigil). We will return to the church for Benediction. Following Benediction is a baby shower in the Marillac Parlor for Gabriel mothers who have chosen life for their babies. The Marillac Parlor is located in the Rectory which is the building across the patio from the church. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us and bring a new or gently used item for the new babies. Extra gifts will be given by the Convert-to-Life Ministry to mothers who have chosen life. At the same time as the baby shower, there will be a screening of the Life Dynamics’ documentary film Maafa 21: Black Genocide in 21st Century America in Trinity Hall. Trinity Hall is located in the church basement and is accessed by an outside stairway. Please visit the web site about this extraordinarily powerful film, maafa21@.

For information on the baby shower and screening of Maafa 21, contact Antoinette Wilson, 972-217-0616, or awilson@. For information on the Mass and Rosary Procession, contact Milissa Kukla, 972-313-0208, or mkukla@.

17 GEMS Class: Healthy Relationships: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Road, Dallas. Facilitated by Fonda Lash, B.A., M.A. Learn to build healthy relationships by exploring past mistakes, learning to respect yourself and setting boundaries. You can experience nurturing, trusting, and God-filled relationships with yourself and with others. Light lunch included. Please arrange off-site childcare (infants are welcome). To register, contact Alison, 214-986-1411, or amorales@, by October 14.

17 Texans for Life Coalition Annual Banquet: 7:00 p.m., at the Westin DFW, Highway 114 and Esters Rd., Irving. The annual benefit dinner is an excellent way for you to stay in the fight for Life. Keynote speaker is former Dallas Cowboys favorite Bill Bates. Texans for Life works to end abortion through education and lobbying to change the law. The Annual Banquet helps to fund their free abstinence presentations in the public schools. Individual ticket price is $30, and tables seat eight guests. For more information and to make reservations, contact Texans for Life Coalition, 972-790-9044, or 817-572-1115, or . Sponsored by Texans for Life Coalition.

23-24 3rd Annual University of Dallas Ministry Conference to be held at the Dallas Convention Center, sponsored by the University of Dallas and the Dioceses of Dallas and Fort Worth. Diocesan ministry offices along with the Catholic schools and Catholic Charities in the dioceses will attend the event. There will be more than 60 exhibitors, a display of religious artwork, and ample networking opportunities. The Catholic Pro-Life Committee, Youth For Life, and Speakers Bureau will host display booths. CPLC Speakers Bureau Director Sheree Havlik is among the conference speakers. “The University of Dallas is a wealth of knowledge and the Diocese of Dallas is blessed to have this valuable Catholic resource so close to home. I am sure Catholic ministry leaders in Texas and the entire southwest can receive valuable tools to help more effectively further the Church’s evangelizing and catechetical mission,” said Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas. For more information and to register, visit udallas.edu/ministry/conference.cfm, or call 972-265-5809. Sponsored by the University of Dallas and the Dioceses of Dallas and Fort Worth.

23-25 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 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, or to register, call the Abortion AfterCare-Healing helpline, 214-544-CARE (2273), or 817-923-4757 in Fort Worth, or e-mail healing@. You may also visit the web site . All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

23         40 Days for Life-Dallas Core Team Meeting: 6:30 p.m., at Birth Choice, 1902 Record Crossing, Dallas. See October 2nd listing.

24 GEMS Class: Parenting 3 & 4: 12:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Road, Dallas. Facilitated by Jeannette Goodman, B.A., M.E.C. Ed. This two-part class features videos, scripture verses and worksheets based on the series “Effective Parenting through Scripture.” Light lunch provided. Please arrange off-site childcare (infants are welcome). Note: Parenting 1 & 2 will be repeated in the spring. For more information or to register, contact Alison Morales, 214-986-1411, or amorales@, by October 21.

29       beingHUMAN III airs on EWTN: 5:30 p.m. Central Time. Should we sit on the sidelines when it comes to abortion? beingHUMAN is a powerful documentary-style series that explores the issues surrounding abortion and the need for pro-life activism. Filmed by an award winning director, the professional quality of these episodes deliver insight and inspiration into the greatest moral crisis of our time. With each successive episode, beingHUMAN challenges the viewer and gives them a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding abortion. In addition, it arms viewers with the knowledge to promote pro-life concepts and encourage them to participate in local activism. Even though the episodes build upon each other, each individual episode will be a capsulated topic enabling viewers to join the series at any point. Sponsored by 40 Days for Life and EWTN.

30         40 Days for Life-Dallas Core Team Meeting: 6:30 p.m., at Birth Choice, 1902 Record Crossing, Dallas. See October 2nd listing.

NOVEMBER 2009

Weekly on Thursdays: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at The White Rose Women’s Center, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4313 N. Central Expwy, Dallas. 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.

3 9th Annual CPLC Classic/Bishop’s Cup Charity Golf Tournament: Tee-off is 12:30 p.m. at Canyon Creek Country Club, 625 W. Lookout Dr., Richardson. Registration fees are $549 per foursome, or $149 if you sign up as an individual. Registration and lunch begin at 11:00 a.m. and putting contest begins at 11:30. Buffet dinner and awards presentation to begin right after close of play at 5:30! For sponsorship and tournament information, contact Jim Walker, 972-270-3019, or golf@. Make your reservations or donations online at . 

6 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.

7 Catholic Action Team (CAT) Training: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9643 Ferndale Rd., Dallas 75238, in the Parish Center. For more information, contact the CPLC Office, 972-267-LIFE (5433), or cplc@, or register online at CAT.

7 40 Days for Life-Dallas End Celebration: Save the date! For more information, please contact Milissa Kukla, Campaign Director, 972-313-0208, 40days@, or see dallas. All are welcome!

10 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.

14 Quarterly Parish Pro-Life Coordinators Meeting: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson. If you cannot attend this meeting, please send a representative. Contact Jim Walker, 972-270-3019, or parcoor@.

21           Holy Christ Child Luncheon & Advent-Christmas Gift Market: Join us for our 4th annual event to benefit the ministries of the Catholic Pro-Life Committee and the White Rose Women’s Center at the Doubletree Hotel - Richardson (formerly Radisson Hotel), on the southwest corner of Central Expressway and Campbell Road. Our unique market offers a large selection of beautiful, religious Advent and Christmas items for home décor and gift-giving, including gifts for children, all at great prices! The market opens at 9:30 a.m., luncheon is at 11:30, and the market reopens from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. This year features a breast of chicken entrée, salad, vegetables, and dessert. Individual luncheon ticket is $29; table of eight is $232. Please be looking for information to come on our website, .

SAVE THESE IMPORTANT 2010 DATES WITH BISHOP FARRELL:

▪ January 16, 2010: Roe Memorial Rosary, Mass and Dallas Rally & March for Life with Bishops Kevin Farrell and Kevin Vann

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

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