In this newsletter:
- US Bishops ask us to fast and pray a rosary today amidst tensions over leaked Supreme Court draft
- St Gabriel Pro-Life Outdoor Rosary & Meeting
Sun May 15, following 11:00 am Mass
Rosary in Pro-Life Prayer Garden (Visitation Statue outside church)
Pro-Life Meeting - Annunciation Room in Sanctuary building following Rosary - Summer Pro-Life Camp for Middle and High School Students
Scholarships available - check deadlines - 40 Days for Life - 365 continuation of peaceful vigil on abortion days in McKinney
Faithful Invited to Fast and Pray the Rosary on Friday in Midst of Tensions Over Leaked Draft Supreme Court Opinion
May 10, 2022
WASHINGTON - In response to the leak of a draft opinion in the U.S. Supreme Court case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, some abortion advocates are calling for nationwide demonstrations, disruptions of church services, and the personal intimidation of specific Supreme Court justices. Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities invited the faithful to unite in fasting and prayer:
“In the midst of current tensions, we invite Catholics around the country to join us in fasting and praying the Rosary on Friday, May 13, the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. Let us offer our prayers and fasting for these intentions:
- For our nation, for the integrity of our judicial system, and that all branches of government be dedicated to seeking the common good and protecting the dignity and rights of the human person, from conception to natural death.
- For the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the Supreme Court’s final decision in Dobbs v. Jackson.
- For the conversion of the hearts and minds of those who advocate for abortion.
- For a new commitment to building an America where children are welcomed, cherished, and cared for; where mothers and fathers are encouraged and strengthened; and where marriage and the family are recognized and supported as the true foundations of a healthy and flourishing society.
- For Our Blessed Mother’s intercession and guidance as the Church continues to walk with mothers and families in need, and continues to promote alternatives to abortion, and seeks to create a culture of life.
As Catholics, let us witness to the beautiful gift of life with civility and love, and with our peaceful prayers and our compassionate service to all those in need.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us.”
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St Gabriel Pro-Life Outdoor Rosary & Meeting
Sun May 15 after 11 am Mass
Rosary in Pro-Life Prayer Garden (Visitation Statue)
Meeting following Rosary
in Annunciation/Brides Room (Sanctuary Bldg)
Everyone is welcome. Come hear what is happening in Pro-Life this Spring and Summer. Bring your ideas to share.
St Gabriel Pro-Life Ministry is offering Scholarships for the Middle School and High School
Pro-Life Summer Camps
Have you ever heard any of these phrases:
- It’s just a blob of tissue, birth control helps prevent abortions
- You can choose your own gender
- The Catholic Church is just behind the times?
What do they have in common? They are all FALSE!
Join us this summer as we investigate these and other claims spread throughout our society. Learn to be a TRUTH DETECTIVE and find the truth among the lies.
PRO-LIFE BOOT CAMP
MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY CAMP
JUNE 13-17(Mon-Fri), 2022
JUNE 13-17(Mon-Fri), 2022
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
ST. MARKS CATHOLIC CHURCH,
CHURCH HALL
1105 W 15TH ST
PLANO, TX 75075
1105 W 15TH ST
PLANO, TX 75075
MUST BE ENTERING
7th OR 8th GRADE FOR THE
2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Early Registration: $75 (Ends 4/30/2022)
Full Price: $125
This includes snacks, lunch, and all supplies campers need each day.
REGISTER HERE
ACTIVITIES:
- Mass, Adoration, Confession
- Pro-Life Speakers
- Pro-Life Games
- Sports Activities
- Prayer outside of a local abortion clinic*
- Crafts
- Service Projects
- And so much more!
* Off Campus Activity
HIGH SCHOOL OVERNIGHT CAMP
JULY 15-19, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS
JULY 15-19, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS
For incoming 9th-12th Graders
Campers should arrive on Friday, July 15th between 3:30 and 4:30pm.
On Tuesday, July 19th, we invite all parents to join us at 7:00pm for our Skit Night. Campers will be released once Skit Night is over.
Campers must stay the duration of camp.
Early Registration: $250 (Ends 5/31/2022)
Full Price: $300
REGISTER HERE
ACTIVITIES:
- Mass, Adoration, Confession
- Pro-Life Speakers
- Sports Activities
- Prayer outside local abortion clinics *
- Service at Pro-Life Organizations *
- Cemetery of the Innocents *
- Crafts
- Pro-Life Skits
- And so much more!
* Off Campus Activity
FOR ST GABRIEL PRO-LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE DAY CAMP OR OVERNIGHT CAMP, CONTACT:
Mary Borchard mary@prolifemckinney.org or
Katherine Morgan prolife@stgabriel.org
Scholarship deadline for
Day Camp (Middle School): Thurs April 28 - may be extended - just contact us.
Overnight Camp (High School): Thurs May 26
Prayer continues weekly in front of Whole Woman's where we offer help to Mothers entering the facility.
Abortions still happen approximately 2 days each week in McKinney. You can be part of the Christian response. McKinney is a 40 Days for Life 365 location which means that our vigil will continue year-round. We are there to pray and offer women real support.
We pray during the business hours of the abortion facility - 8am-5pm on 2 days a week when the abortionist is present. Did you know each day the abortion industry in McKinney is open for business, 2- 4 dozen women are there to procure abortions.
Resources are available for you. We will be glad to provide you with a sign for you to keep and bring with you each time you come. You can print the resource trifold (full of helpful information for the pregnant mom) from the McKinney 40 Days for Life website.
Sign-up on-line. We encourage you to bring a friend or arrange to come at the same time as another volunteer so you are not alone. Paul Borchard will try to be present during most of the hours the abortionist is working in McKinney. Please come pray with him, so he is not out there praying alone.
Please pray about what commitment you are called to make year-round. You can also sign up on-line just click on the "View 365 Day Calendar" just above the 40 day calendar.
We pray during the business hours of the abortion facility - 8am-5pm on 2 days a week when the abortionist is present. Did you know each day the abortion industry in McKinney is open for business, 2- 4 dozen women are there to procure abortions.
Resources are available for you. We will be glad to provide you with a sign for you to keep and bring with you each time you come. You can print the resource trifold (full of helpful information for the pregnant mom) from the McKinney 40 Days for Life website.
Sign-up on-line. We encourage you to bring a friend or arrange to come at the same time as another volunteer so you are not alone. Paul Borchard will try to be present during most of the hours the abortionist is working in McKinney. Please come pray with him, so he is not out there praying alone.
Please pray about what commitment you are called to make year-round. You can also sign up on-line just click on the "View 365 Day Calendar" just above the 40 day calendar.
Call Mary Borchard mary@prolifemckinney.org 469-667-0315 for any questions or help to sign up.
Abortion Days in McKinney for May
Please sign up at 40daysforlife.com/mckinney to come pray at the McKinney vigil. On the online calendar click "View 365 Day Calendar" just above the 40 day calendar to sign-up for hours on these days. The circled days above (April 22nd, 25th, and 26th) are days the abortionist is expected to be in town.
"The Most Holy Virgin, in these last times in which we live, has given a new efficacy to the recitation of the Rosary to such an extent that there is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, whether temporal or above all spiritual, in the personal life of each one of us, of our families ... that cannot be solved by the Rosary. There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the holy Rosary" -