Sponsored by At the Sunday on September 23, 1973, The Diocese of Buffalo Paul VI remembered the then-Blessed Gianna as: “A Office of Pro-Life Ministries young mother from the diocese of , who, to give (716) 847-2205 life to her daughter, sacrificed her own, with conscious Executive Director: Cheryl Calire immolation”. Gianna was beatified by Pope John Paul II Executive Assistant: Miriam Escalante on April 24, 1994, during the international Year of the (bilingual - se habla español ) Family, and canonized as a on May 16, 2004. Main Location Buffalo Pregnancy Outreach Center Tu! Hjboob! Cfsfuub! Npmmb! 76 Church Street, Buffalo, NY 14202

Jesus, I promise You to submit myself Regular Hours : Mon-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm Closed for lunch: 12:00-12:30pm to all that You permit to befall me, Contacts: Cheryl Zielen-Ersing & Maren Lelonek make me only know Your will. My most sweet Jesus, (716) 842-BABY (2229)

infinitely merciful God, Email: [email protected] most tender Father of souls, and in a particular way of Satellite Locations the most weak, most miserable, Cattaraugus most infirm which You carry 205 W Henley Street, Olean, NY 14760 Contact: St. Gianna-Buffalo with special tenderness between (716) 842-2229 Your divine arms, I come to You to ask You, Email: [email protected]

through the love and merits Cheektowaga of Your Sacred Heart, 921 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14225 the grace to comprehend and to do (716) 842-2229 call for appointment always Your holy will, Chautauqua the grace to confide in You,

the grace to rest securely through time and 32 Moore Avenue, Fredonia, NY 14063

eternity in Your loving divine arms. Hours: Tuesday 10:00am-3:00pm/Sat. 10:00am-noon Contacts: Pat & Marlene (716) 401-3324

Email: [email protected] Main Location

Mission Statement Niagara Falls 76 Church Street

625 Tronolone Place Buffalo, NY 14202 The St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Niagara Falls, NY 14301 Center is the pastoral outreach of the Office of Contacts: Cheryl Zielen-Ersing & Maren Lelonek (See reverse for Satellite locations)

Pro-Life Ministry of the Roman Catholic (716) 282-2351 X5216 Email: [email protected] Diocese of Buffalo. The center follows the

example of St. Gianna Molla in respecting, Clients serviced by appointment If you need help before, during or after pregnancy,

we assist mothers, fathers and families in need. protecting and cherishing all human life as a Referral form available on line precious gift from God. https://www.buffalodiocese.org/stgiannacenter Call us at (716) 842-BABY (2229 ).

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SPIRITUAL SUPPORT: We share the story of St.

HOW WE HELP HOW CAN YOU HELP? Gianna Beretta Molla…..

Donate Born into a large family St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach serves Baby care items: bottles, diapers, bibs, blankets, in Milan, , St. Gianna families and life by providing material, emotional etc. – call us for current needs was inspired as a teenage and spiritual support to mothers, fathers and families girl to dedicate her life in need during and after pregnancy. We are Infant care accessories: bouncers, walkers, high to God. As an adult, she chairs, jumpers, etc. dedicated to helping families in a caring and faithfully discerned her

Clothing – new or gently used (laundered and calling as a doctor; her compassionate atmosphere. free of stains, odors and pet hair, please) passion for expectant Material support: sizes newborn through 4T mothers and young • clothing • blankets • bibs families led her to earn • bottles • diapers • wipes Note : garage sales and consignment shops are a great way to stretch your donation dollars! her Pediatrics degree • basic infant care necessities at the University of Diaper Drive or Baby Shower: hold a Diaper An agency or mentor submits a referral form Milan in 1952. She gave special attention to Drive or Baby Shower through your church or mothers and babies, but also the elderly and detailing assistance needed. Our referral form is organization. Call us for details 842-BABY poor. With joy and simplicity, she balanced the available on our website at demands of doctor, marriage, motherhood, and https://www.buffalodiocese.org/stgiannacenter All donations are tax deductible as we are a her passion for life. In September 1961, early in Referral forms may be submitted online or printed non-profit organization. Please ask for a tax

deduction form when making donations. her pregnancy with her fourth child, unusual and faxed. Once we receive the referral, the family pain and swelling revealed a life-threatening will be contacted and scheduled for an appointment. uterine tumor; surgery was required. Conscious

of the great risk her continued pregnancy

brought, St. Gianna entrusted herself to prayer and God’s will. Preparing for the surgical

operation, she directed the surgeon to save the

life of her child she was carrying: “If you must

decide between me and the child, do not

hesitate: choose the child – I insist on it. Save

him”. On the morning of April 21st, 1962, baby Financial support Gianna Emanuela was born. One week later, on

Checks may be made payable to: the morning of April 28th, in unspeakable pain St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center and after repeated exclamations of “Jesus, I love

you, Jesus, I love you”, St. Gianna died. She was

Volunteer 39 years old. Complete a volunteer form available on our

website at www.buffalodiocese.org/pro-life We will contact you to arrange a time.