Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas

Calendar of Events March-May 2015 Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas prolifedallas.org

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

MARCH 2015

Mass on Thursdays will be held 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 the White Rose Women’s Center.

Adoration on Mondays will be held 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Birth Choice, 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102, Dallas 75243. For more information call Birth Choice at 214-631-2402, or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.

3 Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System Introductory Session (Carrollton): 7:30 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1705 E. Peters Colony Rd, Carrollton 75007. Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System is a worldwide medically based system that is used to monitor, maintain and evaluate a woman's reproductive and gynecological health. It may be used as a morally acceptable form of family planning. The Creighton Model is also used in conjunction with NaProTechnology for the treatment of many health issues, including those that cause infertility. Reservations are required. For more information and to register, contact Jessica Rodriquez, 817-706-3128, or [email protected]. For information on the Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System, visit creightonmodel.com. (For more information regarding natural family planning, go to prolifedallas.org/nfp.)

3 Youth For Life Leadership Council Meeting: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at La Madeleine Café in Addison, 5290 Belt Line Rd., 75254 (between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road). The YFL Leadership Council is a group of adults interested in planning and chaperoning youth pro-life events throughout the year. We meet monthly to stay informed about pro-life current events and strategize on how to engage today’s youth in the fight to end abortion. Commitment level is monthly meetings plus events. For more information, contact Youth For Life Director Jacquelyn Smith at 972-416-9591 or [email protected].

March 4, 11, 18 Natural Family Planning Class in Spanish: 7:00-9:00 p.m., at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomason Rd., Dallas 75228, in Room 401 of the Gym Building. This is a three-part class for married couples and engaged couples who would like to learn about natural family planning. Cost of the class is $50 and includes three sessions, books, and charting materials. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register, please contact Fidela Sanchez, 214-324-4697. Sponsored by the Natural Family Planning Center of Dallas. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp). 6 First Friday Communion Service at Birth Choice: 11:00 a.m., 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102, Dallas 75243, with Deacon Richard Nelson. For more information, contact Birth Choice at 214-631-2402 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.

6 First Friday All-Night Adoration in prayer for the advancement of the culture of life will now be held at Mater Dei Parish, 2030 E. State Highway 356, Irving, TX 75060 (off of Loop 12 and the Irving Blvd exit). Stations of the Cross will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by Low Mass and Confessions are at 8:00 p.m. with Eucharistic Adoration continuing after Mass throughout the night. Refreshments will be available in the parish hall, including a soup dinner and movie at 8:00 p.m. Benediction and Repose of the Blessed Sacrament will be at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, with Low Mass at 8:00 a.m. For more information, please visit materdeiparish.com, or contact the parish at 972-438-7600 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Mater Dei Parish.

7-14 Image of Mary Immaculate at Birth Choice: Birth Choice will have an image of Mary the Immaculate Conception in its chapel March 7 through March 14. This image is a reproduction of a painting of Mary as the Immaculate Conception that hangs above the main altar of the Basilica-Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Québec. It was painted in 1925 by Sister Mary of the Eucharist, a Sister of Charity of Québec, to replace the 18th-century painting destroyed during a fire at the cathedral in 1922. Please stop by to see and pray in front of this beautiful image of Our Lady. Learn more at kofc.org/en/service/church/marian/index.html. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas

7 1st Saturday Rosary for an End to Abortion: Immediately following 8:00 a.m. Mass i n 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.

7 GEMS Class: Theology of the Body: 10:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., St. Francis Anglican Church, 3838 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas 75229, in the Parish Hall. Guest presenter is Patricia Hidalgo, Director of the Natural Family Planning Center of Dallas. As God is the author of our self-esteem, attendees will learn how to feel good about themselves as women and mothers in God’s eyes, to understand their body as a child of God and to guard that gift. Light lunch is included. Please arrange for off-site childcare, but infants are welcome. To register, contact Marilyn Kelley, 214-557-2197 or [email protected].

8-10 Pro-Life Lobby Days in Austin with Youth For Life: Join Youth For Life to advocate for pro-life legislation at the Texas state capitol in Austin. Participants must be ages 14-17 and be in grades 9-12 for the 2014-15 school year. The group will depart for Austin on Sunday, attend Mass at St. Mary’s in Austin and enjoy a pro-life movie night, followed by a legislative training and lobbying at the capitol on Tuesday, and sight-seeing and returning to Dallas on Tuesday. Lodgings will be at a two story vacation rental (with young men and woman sleeping on separate floors). Female and male safe environment-cleared chaperones, age 21+, are also needed. Cost to attend is $150 per person which includes transportation, lodging, pro-life training, fees and most meals. Register online at prolifedallas.org/youthlobby. (Space is limited). For more information, contact Youth For Life Director Jacquelyn Smith at 972-416- 9591 or [email protected].

March 8, 22 & April 12 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning (Coppell): 1:30 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 180 Samuel Blvd., Coppell 75019. This is a three-part class. 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 [email protected]. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at thebillingsovulationmethod.org. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp.)

11 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 Pro-Life Mass at Birth Choice: 9:30 a.m., 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102, 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. Please call in advance to check on any last-minute changes. For more information, contact Birth Choice Director Christina Smith at 214-631-2402 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.

14 7th Annual Awards of Hope Benefitting Low Birth Weight Development Center: 6:00 p.m. reception followed by 7:30 dinner, at the Omni Mandalay Hotel Rhapsody Room, 221 E. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving 75039. Join the Low Birth Weight Development Center as they celebrate their children’s and families’ successes. Complimentary beverage service is from 6:00- 7:30 p.m. (cash bar after). From 6:30-7:30, the North Texas School of Irish Music will perform. RSVP by March 8 at lowbirthweight.org. Registration fee is $25. Please consider donating online if you cannot attend. Text 214-604-1613 with any questions. Sponsored by Low Birth Weight Development Center.

18 Texas Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day Briefing: 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3811 Oak Lawn, Dallas 75219. On March 24, 2015, Texas Bishops and Catholics from throughout the state will join together for the 2015 Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day at the Capitol in Austin to advocate for policies promoting life, justice, charity, and religious freedom. All participants in Advocacy Day are encouraged to attend this legislative briefing which will provide the most up-to-date information on the legislative priorities of the Texas Bishops and logistics for participation in Advocacy Day. For more information and to register for the briefing and Advocacy Day, visit cathdal.org/advocacyday or call Lynn Rossol, Director of Pastoral Planning for the Diocese of Dallas, at 214-379-2854. Sponsored by the Diocese of Dallas with support from Catholic Charities of Dallas, Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas and St. Vincent de Paul Society.

19 Feast Day of St. Joseph, the Just Man who had the role of protecting the Holy Family, embodies the example for all fathers to follow. The lack of willingness to truly father an unborn child is frequently the cause of abortion. Honoring St. Joseph and teaching the faithful his example can inspire men to carry out their proper role in defending life.

21 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.

21 GEMS Class: Adoption: 10:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Catholic Charities of Dallas, 9461 LBJ Freeway, Suite 110, Dallas 75243. Attendees will learn how adoption is a part of God’s plan to create families and about the beautiful triad relationship created by adoption. This class is facilitated by Carolina Salazar, M.S.W. Light lunch is included. Please arrange for off-site childcare, but infants are welcome. To register, contact Marilyn Kelley, 214-557-2197 or [email protected].

21 Pure by Choice Rally: 3:30 - 9:45 p.m. at Nolan Catholic High School Arena, 4501 Bridge St., Fort Worth 76103. Pure by Choice is a chastity rally for 8th-12th grade students. Keynote speakers are Matt Fradd and Kara Klein. Matt Fradd is a Catholic apologist, speaker, and gifted evangelist. He experienced a profound conversion at World Youth Day in Rome in 2000. As a missionary in Canada and Ireland, Matt has proclaimed the Gospel to over ten thousand teens and young adults. Matt has also served the Church through full-time lay ministry in Australia, Ireland, Canada and Texas. Kara Klein is a Christian singer/songwriter, worship leader, and inspirational speaker. Through her gift of song and storytelling Kara calls people of all ages to embrace, fall in love with, and rediscover the joy of life in Christ, and to believe that life is a glorious gift from God that is truly worth living.

For more information and to register, visit prolifedallas.org/purebychoice, or contact CPLC Yout h For Life Director Jacquelyn Smith at 972-416-9591 or [email protected]; or Sue Laux, Youth For Life Coordinator for the Diocese of Fort Worth, at 817-939-8595 or [email protected]. Presented by Youth For Life of the Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas and the Diocese of Fort Worth.

24 Texas Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day: Texas Bishops, including Dallas Auxiliary Bishop Doug Deshotel, will join Catholics from across the Lone Star State for the 2015 Texas Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day at the Capitol in Austin. This bi-annual rally is hosted by the Texas Bishops to promote the Church's values of life, justice, charity, and religious freedom to members of the 84th Texas Legislature. The Bishops and event participants will address a broad range of diverse issues including advance directives reform, school choice tax credit scholarships, payday lending, Medicaid expansion, and abortion facilities regulation. In cooperation with the Texas Catholic Conference, the Diocese of Dallas is training and organizing the Dallas delegation for the 2015 Advocacy Day. Bus transportation will be available to Austin.

For more information and to register for the final briefing (March 18) and for Advocacy Day, visit cathdal.org/advocacyday or call Lynn Rossol, Director of Pastoral Planning for the Diocese of Dallas, at 214-379-2854. Sponsored by the Diocese of Dallas with support from Catholic Charities of Dallas, Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas, and St. Vincent de Paul Society.

24 Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System Introductory Session (Allen): 7:00 p.m., S t. 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 lear n and 99% effective. Couples use the Creighton Model as a solution for infertility with an 80% s uccess rate. Many women use it for health reasons as well. To register for the class, please cont act Holly Baril, CFCP, 469-774-6559 or [email protected]. Holly is also available for app ointments on Tuesday evenings. To learn more, visit intouchfertility.com or creightonmodel.co m . Sponsored by In Touch Fertility & Birthing Care Services. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp .)

25 Feast of the Annunciation: The Annunciation should be observed with special joy as the feast on which God became an unborn child, thus sanctifying all life in the womb as he sanctified it at every stage. In the same manner, we celebrate Christmas with a deep awareness that it is the feast of the Incarnation, and therefore inherently proclaims the truth of the sanctity of all human life.

26 Prayer and Public Witness at Planned Parenthood’s Annual Fundraiser Luncheon: 11:00-12:30, outside the Hilton Anatole, Market Center Blvd. & Stemmons Expy. Participants will stand on the sidewalk praying and holding signs. Some signs will be furnished. Parking available on the right side and back parking lot of the Sheraton across Market Center Blvd. Some carpooling will be available from St. Mark, Plano. Please let Joanne Murray know if you plan to attend at [email protected] or 214-228-7504. Sponsored by STOPP Dallas.

28 Speakers Bureau Training Workshop: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, at St. Monica Catholic Church, 9933 Midway Rd., Dallas 75220. Every year our Speakers Bureau shares the pro-life, pro-chastity message with thousands of youth and adults, and we could really use your help! To register for the workshop or to find out more information, please contact Jan Storey, 972-986- 5463, or [email protected]. 29 Palm Sunday

29 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, TX 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.

31 Terri’s Day: This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the death of Terri Schiavo who was killed by court-ordered dehydration in 2005. The Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network has designated this day as the "International Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Terri Schindler Schiavo and All of Our Vulnerable Brothers and Sisters". This year's Terri's Day National Memorial Mass will be celebrated on March 31st at 5:00 p.m. by Archbishop Charles Chaput of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at the Chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul located at 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Please visit terrisfight.org for prayers, memorial services and masses that are being held in remembrance of Terri. Also on the website you will find the latest information concerning euthanasia, the so- called “right to die”, the Affordable Care Act, and other issues affecting the most vulnerable in our society. Sponsored by The Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network.

APRIL 2015

3 Good Friday

3 Good Friday Pro-Life Stations of the Cross: 12 noon - 1:00 p.m., Southwestern abortion facility, 8616 Greenville Ave, Dallas. Join us as we pray the Pro-Life Stations of the Cross, the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and unite our sufferings and the sufferings of aborted babies with those of Christ. For more information, contact Joanne Underwood, 469-767-5785 or [email protected].

5 Easter Sunday: The primary feast day for the entire Church, is the Day of the Victory of Life. The Easter Triduum can be celebrated with special care and meditation on the implications for building a Culture of Life.

April 11, 25, May 9 Natural Family Planning Class in English: 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3000 West Highway 22, Corsicana 75110. This is a three-part class for married couples and engaged couples who would like to learn about natural family planning. Cost of the class is $50 and includes three sessions, books, and charting materials. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register, please contact Patricia Hidalgo, 214-467-5441. Sponsored by the Natural Family Planning Center of Dallas. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp).

11 GEMS Class: Sexual Integrity: 10:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Catholic Charities of Dallas, 9461 LBJ Freeway, Suite 110, Dallas 75243. Attendees will learn why staying chaste until marriage is staying true to God’s teachings and how to respect their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit within His boundaries. This class is facilitated by Jan Storey, Education Coordinator for the Catholic Pro-Life Committee. Light lunch is included. Please arrange for off-site childcare, but infants are welcome. To register, contact Marilyn Kelley, 214-557-2197 or [email protected].

13 Blessed Margaret of Castello, Patron of the Unwanted 18 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.

18 22nd Annual Bishop’s Pro-Life Dinner: The Most Reverend Kevin J. Farrell invites you to attend 22nd Annual Bishop’s Pro-Life Dinner: “Every Life is a Masterpiece,” at the Irving Convention Center in Las Colinas, featuring a musical performance by award-winning singer Kathy Troccoli and Catholic Answers Live host Patrick Coffin, as Master of Ceremonies. The evening, which benefits the ministries of the Catholic Pro-Life Committee, includes a Private Reception, Silent Auction, and Wine Pull at 5:00 p.m. and a seated banquet at 6:30 p.m. with a live auction and musical performance. Reservation price is $100 for an individual seat, and tables of ten start at $1,000 (including parking). Premium tables with priority seating are available for $2,500 and up. Raffle tickets for a chance to win $15,000 in MasterCard® gift cards are available now for $20 each, 4 for $60 or 8 for $100. Credit card reservations and raffle ticket purchases may be made online at prolifedallas.org/dinner or by phone, 972-267-LIFE (5433). Table numbers will be emailed in advance. Spanish translation headsets will be available. Don’t miss this spectacular annual event for Life!

21 Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System Introductory Session (Allen): 7:00 p.m., S t. 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 lear n and 99% effective. Couples use the Creighton Model as a solution for infertility with an 80% s uccess rate. Many women use it for health reasons as well. To register for the class, please cont act 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 infor mation is also available at creightonmodel.com . Sponsored by In Touch Fertility & Birthing Car e Services. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp .)

25 GEMS Class: Domestic Violence/Healthy Relationships: 10:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at St. Francis Anglican Church, 3838 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas 75229, in the Parish Hall. The class is facilitated by Deacon David Maida who will present on how to develop healthy relationships and avoid the cycle of domestic violence, and keep focused on God as the center of your life. Light lunch included. Please arrange for off-site childcare, but infants are welcome. To register, contact Marilyn Kelley, 214-557-2197 or [email protected]. 25 Quarterly Mass, Adoration & Rosary Procession for an End to Abortion in Dallas: 8:00 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Father Michael Guadagnoli at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomasson, Dallas 75228, with special prayers for the unborn and an end to abortion. Mass will be followed by Eucharistic Adoration and a bilingual Rosary Procession by bus led by Deacon Federico Marquez to the Southwestern abortion facility, 8616 Greenville Ave., Dallas 75243, and then return to St. Pius for Benediction. For more information, contact Susan Platt at [email protected] or 214-392-7545.

25 The Not So Underground Railroad: Activating Youth in the Movement to Abolish Abortion: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson 75081, in the Youth Room. Youth in 8th to 12th grades and who are at least 14 years of age are invited to join us for an afternoon of dynamic speakers, pro-life service projects, and a monthly pro-life challenge. The theme of this meeting is “Joseph Said Yes, Too.” Online registration required at prolifedallas.org/railroad. For more information, contact Youth For Life Director Jacquelyn Smith at 972-416-9591 or [email protected].

28 Feast of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, patroness of mothers and doctors, who gave her life for her unborn child.

MAY 2015

1 First Friday Communion Service at Birth Choice: 11:00 a.m., 8604 Greenville Ave., Suite 102, Dallas 75243, with Deacon Richard Nelson. For more information, contact Birth Choice at 214-631-2402 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Birth Choice of Dallas.

1 First Friday All-Night Adoration in prayer for the advancement of the culture of life will now be held at Mater Dei Parish, 2030 E. State Highway 356, Irving, TX 75060 (off of Loop 12 and the Irving Blvd exit). Stations of the Cross will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by Low Mass and Confessions are at 8:00 p.m. with Eucharistic Adoration continuing after Mass throughout the night. Refreshments will be available in the parish hall, including a soup dinner and movie at 8:00 p.m. Benediction and Repose of the Blessed Sacrament will be at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, with Low Mass at 8:00 a.m. For more information, please visit materdeiparish.com, or contact the parish at 972-438-7600 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Mater Dei Parish.

1-3 One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies: The Saint Michael the Archangel Organization is pleased to announce 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 SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org where you will also find other information including a bulletin insert and poster. You may also send your intention to participate by mail to Saint Michael the Archangel Organization, P. O. Box 41257, Memphis, TN 38174. Parishes, schools, and organizations are welcome to register many rosaries at the same time. Sponsored by The Saint Michael the Archangel Organization.

2 GEMS Class: Abortion Loss: 10:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at St. Francis Anglican Church, 3838 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas 75229, in the Parish Hall. The class is facilitated by Cristina Caine, Executive Director of the White Rose Women’s Center. Cristina will address the physical and emotional effects of abortion and how to find healing. Light lunch included. Please arrange for off-site childcare, but infants are welcome. To register, contact Marilyn Kelley, 214- 557-2197 or [email protected].

May 2, 16, 30 Natural Family Planning Class in English: 9:00-10:30 a.m., at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomason Rd., Dallas 75228, in Room 403 of the Gym Building (2nd Floor). This is a three-part class for married couples and engaged couples who would like to learn about natural family planning. Cost of the class is $50 and includes three sessions, books, and charting materials. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register, please contact Patricia Hidalgo, 214-467-5441. Sponsored by the Natural Family Planning Center of Dallas. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp).

7 64th Annual National Day of Prayer: This year’s theme is “Lord, Hear Our Cry”. Please make a special effort to attend Mass, pray outside one of three abortion facilities in Dallas, or offer a rosary for the restoration of the Culture of Life in our land on this day. At time of print, community observances are being held in Cedar Hill, Fort Worth, Garland, McKinney, and Plano. To learn more about the National Day of Prayer and for information on local observances, visit nationaldayofprayer.org. Sponsored by the National Day of Prayer. 9 Quarterly Parish Pro-Life Coordinators Meeting: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at a location to be determined. If you cannot attend, please send a representative. For more information, contact Patty Sherrod at 972-690-9037 or [email protected].

9 Walk for Life: Save the Date! 9:00 a.m., at various locations around the metroplex. A list of Walk for Life sites will be announced soon. You are invited to be a part of this multi-faith event to end abortion and reach thousands of teenagers with the life-saving message of abstinence. The Walk for Life funds the free abstinence presentations Texans for Life takes to public and private schools. To register and obtain a sponsor sheet, contact Texans for Life, 972- 790-9044 or 817-572-1115, or visit www.texlife.org. Sponsored by Texans for Life Coalition.

9 Youth For Life BBQ Thank You Lunch for Pro-Life Club Leaders: 2:00-4:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S. Jupiter Rd., Richardson 75081, in the Youth Room. Online registration required at prolifedallas.org/railroad. For more information, contact Youth For Life Director Jacquelyn Smith at 972-416-9591 or [email protected].

10 Mothers Day

15-17 Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™ in English: Rachel’s Vineyard™ 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 you experience the mercy and compassion of God. This process is extremely helpful for those who have difficulty 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, contact [email protected] or the Abortion AfterCare-Healing helpline 214-544-CARE (2273) in English, or [email protected] or 972-679-4760 in Spanish. For information about a retreat for men only, visit projectjosephdallas.org or contact 469-416-2101 or [email protected]. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

16 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.

16 GEMS Class: Nutrition / Community Resources: 10:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Catholic Charities of Dallas, 9461 LBJ Freeway, Suite 110, Dallas 75243. The class will include updates about resources in the community that help mothers and their children. The nutrition portion of the class is facilitated by Jennifer O’Brien, Ph.D., whose topic is “Skipping the Drive Thru: Feeding your young family healthfully with limited time and resources”. Light lunch is included. Please arrange for off-site childcare, but infants are welcome. To register, contact Marilyn Kelley, 214-557-2197 or [email protected].

17 32nd Annual Cemetery of the Innocents Gravesite Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., at Ca lvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas 75220. The annual Cemetery of the Innocent s Gravesite Memorial Service is held at one of the largest mass graves of aborted babies in the w orld, where more than 1,500 precious innocents are buried, to honor the memory of the children who have been killed by abortion. Everyone is encouraged to bring flowers for the gravesite. Fo r more information, call Laura Weston at 214-358-0694.

May 19, June 16, July 21 Natural Family Planning Classes (Garland): This is a three-part class on Tuesdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 950 Trails Pkwy., Garland 75043. 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 Robert & Colleen Fries, 972-278-9228, or [email protected]. 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).

19 Creighton Model Fertility Care™ System Introductory Session (Allen): 7:00 p.m., S t. 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 lear n and 99% effective. Couples use the Creighton Model as a solution for infertility with an 80% s uccess rate. Many women use it for health reasons as well. To register for the class, please cont act 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 infor mation is also available at creightonmodel.com . Sponsored by In Touch Fertility & Birthing Car e Services. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp .)

25 May 25, June 8, 22 Natural Family Planning Class in Spanish: 7:00-9:00 p.m., at the Natural Family Planning Center of Dallas, 321 Calumet St., Dallas 75211, in the conference room. This is a three-part class for married couples and engaged couples who would like to learn about natural family planning. Cost of the class is $50 and includes three sessions, books, and charting materials. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register, please contact Maria Concepcion Garcia, 972-374-7838. Sponsored by the Natural Family Planning Center of Dallas. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp).

May 28, June 11, 25 Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning (Coppell): 7:00 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 180 Samuel Blvd., Coppell 75019. This is a three-part class. 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 Marcelo Somers, 512-577-1587 or [email protected]. More information on the Billings Ovulation Method is available at thebillingsovulationmethod.org. (For more information regarding natural family planning, visit prolifedallas.org/nfp.)