CALENDAR OF EVENTS



CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May-July 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.

MAY 2009

April 28 - May 4 National Pro-Life T-Shirt Week: Join pro-lifers across the nation and wear your pro-life T-shirt as a witness to the miracle of life. Youth For Life has 5 designs available in youth and adult sizes. Large orders should be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Contact Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591, or jsmith@, or go to to order your t-shirts online.

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 75211, 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.

1 Rachel Ministries Conference “Pregnancy Loss & Unresolved Grief”: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth. A Conference to equip Therapists, Clergy, Pastoral Counselors and those involved in abortion recovery ministry with the tools they need to help clients deal with grief issues following pregnancy termination thereby providing hope and healing. Regular registration is $65; late registration (received after April 17, 2009) is $85. For more information or to register, visit RV_Team_Training.php.

1-3 One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies: The Saint Michael the Archangel Organization is pleased to announce the second annual One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies. From May 1st through May 3rd, it is hoped that you will pray at least one Rosary on any of the three days for the following intention: For an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons. People planning on participating in the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES are encouraged to register at . Or, you may have your intention be known by writing to: Saint Michael the Archangel Organization, P. O. Box 41257, Memphis, TN. 38174. Parishes, schools, organizations, etc. are welcome to register many Rosaries at the same time. 

2 Marriage Congress, co-sponsored by CPLC Spanish Ministry and Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish: 4455 West Illinois Ave., Dallas 75211, in Santiago Hall, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Attendance fee is $30 per couple, and lunch is offered for $5.00 per person. Guest speakers are Father Wilmer Daza, Pro-Life Leader and Pastor of Nuestra Señora del Pilar; Adolfo Castaneda, Host of "Defiende la Vida" on EWTN Radio; and Dr. Martha M. Garza, NFP-only OB/GYN and President of Hispanic Alliance for Life and Family. Registration deadline is April 24. For more information and to register, contact Karen at 214-254-5627, or e-mail atinajero@.

2 Gabriel Angel Training Follow-Up Session: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 231 N. Marsalis Ave., Dallas 75203. New Gabriel Angels will be commissioned at the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass. Attendance at the April 25th session is required. Contact Jessie Anne Nobles, 972-291-2384, or jnobles@.

2 Magnificat Breakfast with Mother Nadine Brown: 9:00 am – Noon with prayer and confession 12 noon – 2:00 p.m., at the DFW Hilton Lakes Executive Conference Center and Hotel, 1800 Hwy 26 East, Grapevine. Please join us at a breakfast for Catholic women of the DFW metroplex where we will share together in a spirit of gratitude and praise of God. After a meal, there will be a time of prayer for the needs of all present and an opportunity to hear one woman’s experience of the transforming love of Christ in her own life. Speaker will be Mother Nadine, Foundress of the Intercessors of the Lamb, who was called to follow God in a life of prayer and penance as a contemplative in the Sisters of the Cross of the Good Shepherd Congregation. Sixteen years later, it was discerned that God was calling her out of the cloister. Tickets are $18.00 and must be purchased by Tuesday, April 28. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Nancy Ferri at 817-498-7980.

4 Youth For Life Pro-Life Boot Camp Planning Meeting: 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs conference room of the Hagger Building on the University of Dallas campus. Youth For Life needs help planning the pro-life summer camp for high school students. For a list of our committee and volunteer needs go to . Contact Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591 or jsmith@.

7 58th Annual National Day of Prayer: This year’s theme is “Prayer…America’s Hope”. Please make a special effort to attend Mass, pray outside the abortion center your parish has been asked to pray for, or offer a rosary for the restoration of the Culture of Life in our land on this day. The National Day of Prayer observance in Dallas will be held at the Dallas Convention Center’s Black Academy of Arts & Letters, 650 S. Griffin Street 75202, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Bible reading and followed by worship and prayer from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Contact John Lay, 214-435-5712, or johnlay@. For more information on the Dallas event go to . For the location of other observances around North Texas and the U.S., visit the web site .

9 TV TRU (Teen Voices for the True Rights of the Unborn) Meeting: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come celebrate a “Praise God the School Year is Almost Over Party” at the home of Andrew & Jacquelyn Smith, 1701 Donna Dr., Carrollton 75006. Please bring a dessert or side item to share. TV TRU is the peer presentation team for Youth For Life. TV TRU trains high school teens to proclaim the Gospel of Life LOUD and STRONG! We meet once a month for fellowship, further training, and to prepare for upcoming presentations. All interested high school students or adults are invited to attend our meetings. Contact Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591, or jsmith@.

9 Walk for Life, sponsored by Texans for Life Coalition: 9:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson; St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 8131 Military Pkwy, Dallas; St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1801 W Davis St., Dallas; Andrew Brown Jr. Community Park West, 363 N. Denton Tap Rd., Coppell; Veteran's Park, 3600 W. Arkansas Ln., Arlington; Calvary Cathedral International, 1701 Oakhurst Scenic Dr., Fort Worth; and on May 16, 10:00 a.m., at Marktplatz, in Fredericksburg, Texas. Texans for Life works to end abortion through education and lobbying to change the law. The Walk for Life funds their free abstinence presentations in the public schools. To register and obtain a sponsor sheet, contact Texans for Life, 972-790-9044 in Dallas, 817-571-1115 in Fort Worth, or .

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.

16 Quarterly Parish Pro-Life Coordinators Meeting: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at St. Monica Catholic Church, 9933 Midway Rd., (at Walnut Hill Ln.), Dallas. We meet in Room 109 of the Family Center. Enter the parking lot from the Midway Road side. If you cannot attend this meeting, please send a representative. Contact Jim Walker, 972-270-3019, or parcoor@.

16     Speakers' Bureau Training Workshop: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at St. Monica Catholic Church, 9933 Midway Road, Dallas 75220, in Room 217 of the Family Center. Enter the parking lot from the Midway Road side. Share your pro-life passion with others by becoming a CPLC speaker! This workshop is designed to teach effective ways of communicating with both Youth and Adult audiences. Contact Jan Storey, 972-986-5463, or jstorey@.

16 GEMS: Building a Financial Future: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., followed by a counseling session from 2:00 - 2:45, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson. GEMS (Gabriel Education Ministry & Support) classes are for Gabriel Angels, Gabriel moms, GEMS moms, and friends of Project Gabriel. Learn to budget your monthly finances and tap into community resources. Facilitators are Laura Skalak, B.A., Financial Consultant, and Kevin McNevins, Registered Tax Preparer, who will offer tax tips as part of a program called “Vital Information on Tax Assistance (VITA). Lunch will be provided. Please arrange off-site childcare, but infants are welcome. To register, contact Alison Morales, 214-986-1411, or amorales@, by May 11.

17 26th Annual Cemetery of the Innocents Gravesite Memorial Service: 6:00 p.m., Calvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas. The annual Cemetery of the Innocents Memorial Service is held at the largest mass grave of aborted babies in the world, where more than 1,300 precious innocents are buried. Please join us for the Cemetery of the Innocents Service where we will honor the memory of the children who have been killed by abortion. Father Edward Robinson, O.P., will lead prayers with special blessings for mothers and children. Everyone is encouraged to bring flowers for the gravesite. For more information, please contact Jacqulyn Dudasko, 214-728-2902, or prayer@.

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 website at .  All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

JUNE 2009

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 75211, 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: carmelitevigil@; Contact Vicki Middleton, 214-542-4823.

6 Protest the Pill Day '09: The Pill Kills Women: On Saturday, June 6, 2009, pro-lifers across the country will be participating in the largest protest against the birth control pill and other birth control products. Last year, participants across the U.S. educated the public on how the pill kills babies. This year, we will focus on how this same deadly poison can also kill women. There have been many studies done on the effects of oral contraceptives that show how women have died from taking them. Not to mention the great amount of lawsuits that birth control companies have had to face due to the dangerous and deadly effects women have resulted because of it. Please visit for “2009 Talking Points," real life examples and much more.

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.

13 CPLC Volunteer Appreciation Day Picnic & Swim Party: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at the home of Bill & Carol Orender. All CPLC volunteers, staff, and their families are invited to enjoy this day of fun and fellowship. Baby Bank prize winners will be announced! Please RSVP to Marisa at the CPLC office at 972-267-LIFE (5433) x301, or cplc@.

20 GEMS: Parenting I: 11:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m., followed by a counseling session from 2:00 - 2:45, at St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas, in Sweeney Lounge. GEMS (Gabriel Education Ministry & Support) classes are for Gabriel Angels, Gabriel moms, GEMS moms, and friends of Project Gabriel. This two-part series will help with effective parenting skills.  Classes will address age-appropriate communication and discipline skills. Facilitator is Jeannette Goodman, B.A., M.E.C.Ed. We are also pleased to have guest speaker Therese Henry, R.N. and La Leche League counselor, who will discuss breastfeeding. Lunch is provided. Please arrange off-site childcare, but infants are welcome. For more information or to register, contact Alison Morales at 214-986-1411, or amorales@, by June 15.

26-28 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 website at . All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

27 GEMS: Parenting II: 11:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m., followed by a counseling session from 2:00 - 2:45, at St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas, in Sweeney Lounge. GEMS (Gabriel Education Ministry & Support) classes are for Gabriel Angels, Gabriel moms, GEMS moms, and friends of Project Gabriel. This two-part series will help with effective parenting skills.  Classes will address age-appropriate communication and discipline skills. Facilitator is Jeannette Goodman, B.A., M.E.C.Ed. We are also pleased to have guest speaker Therese Henry, R.N. and La Leche League counselor, who will discuss breastfeeding. Lunch is provided. Please arrange off-site childcare, but infants are welcome. For more information or to register, contact Alison Morales, 214-986-1411, or amorales@, by June 22.

JULY 2009

3 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 75211, 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.

3-5 Crossroads: America’s Pro-Life Pilgrimage will be walking through Dallas. Crossroads is a national organization of mostly college-age students who walk across the country to proclaim the pro-life message. While they are in town they will need host homes and parish and youth events in which to participate. If you would like to host a college student or invite Crossroads to your parish, contact Youth For Life Director Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591, or jsmith@. For more information on Crossroads, visit .

11 Quarterly Mass, Adoration & Rosary Procession for an End to Abortion in Dallas.

Please save the date! The location and time will be announced later.

14 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.

18 Catholic Action Team (CAT) Training: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location to be determined. Join the Catholic Action Team! Politics does not end with elections. Now the work of passing pro-life bills in the 111th Congress and Texas Legislative Session begins. The Catholic Pro-Life Committee is building a Catholic Team Action of Citizen Volunteers to become more involved in the work of public policy advocacy. Citizen Volunteers will be asked to pray for and monitor the votes, statements and activities of a particular elected official and will be encouraged to phone them, write letters and visit with them at least once a year. The more our elected officials hear from us and that we support pro-life bills, the better chance we have of getting them passed. Training and resources are provided for free to all Citizen Volunteers of the Catholic Action Team. Contact Andrew Smith, 972-267-LIFE (5433), or asmith@, or go to CAT.

23 Youth For Life Retreat and Boot Camp Staff Training: This is a required training session for all junior staff and adult chaperones, and will be held at the University of Dallas the evening before the start of the retreat. Contact Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591, or jsmith@.

24-29   7th Annual Youth For Life Boot Camp:  Youth For Life will hold the 7th Annual Boot Camp for high school youth age 14-17 from July 24-29 at the University of Dallas.  Co-sponsored by the Dallas Catholic Pro-Life Committee’s YFL and the Fort Worth Catholics Respect Life’s YFL.  Youth may attend for just the weekend or stay for the whole six-day event.  Activities include praise and worship, youth-created pro-life skits, prayer time in front of abortion centers in both Dallas and Fort Worth, community service projects, and presentations from keynote speakers Fr. Frank Pavone and Jill Stanek and others on the topics of Debunking the Myths: Over Population, Media Bias, Adoption, and Live Birth Abortions.

Come for the weekend, July 24-26, or come for the whole Boot Camp, July 24-29.  The weekend costs $120; the whole Boot Camp costs $210.  After June 30th prices will go up and space may be limited.  Home schoolers welcome! Adult chaperones age 21 and up and Jr. Staff age 18-20 are needed, too!  Chaperone and Jr. Staff online applications are due by June 1st.  Contact Jacquelyn Smith, 972-416-9591, or jsmith@. Or, contact the CPLC Office, 972-267-LIFE, cplc@. Register online at . 

24-26 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 website at . All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

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