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95% of professors back teaching only evolution in Texas schools

November 20, 2008

Dallas, TX (DFW Catholic) - Want to know more about the “higher education” your children are receiving in Texas? Read this article from the Dallas Morning News:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/religion/stories/111808dntexevolution.3c0a5be.html

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Fighting the Freedom of Choice Act

November 19, 2008

Dallas, TX (DFW Catholic) - The CPLC has a list of several things that can be done to stop FOCA. A message on the organization’s website states:

The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) would remove all restrictions or regulations against abortion that state legislatures and the Federal Congress have ever enacted. This includes things like Parental Consent and Parental Notification laws, which have shown to reduce the rates of abortions in minor girls, waiting period laws, freedom of conscience laws which allow pharmacists, doctors and nurses to not practice medicine against their conscience, and many other laws as well.

President-elect Obama has promised to sign FOCA as the first act of his Presidency.

Sign the petition
Here’s what you can do to help stop FOCA:Americans United for Life have created an online petition campaign that they will present to Congress. Click here.

Call or write your US Congressman in Texas
It does not matter if you live in their district or not.  They need to hear from you.  Click here.

Educate Yourself 
Learn the background of the bill and what it means for people concerned about human life.  Click here and here. 

Become a member of the Catholic Action Team
Our kick-off training is set for Saturday, January 31st, 2009.  Click here.

Tell others about FOCA: 
People are generally not aware of what FOCA is or the damage it will do to the pro-life movement. 

Track FOCA through Congress 
Website that monitors Congressional legislation has details and a Q&A forum for on FOCA. Click here

To learn more about the CPLC visit www.prolifedallas.org

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Post-Election Reflections: The Change We Need the Most (Message from Karen Garnett)

November 12, 2008

 Note: Karen Garnett’s reflections were posted as an article on Catholic Online and we have also received some requests to send out as a stand-alone email for greater ease of forwarding / posting.  Please feel free to forward / post on other web sites or blogs.

KG_website_picture.jpgPost-Election Reflections: The Change We Need the Most

by CPLC Executive Director Karen Garnett 


November 7, 2008 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: 

After many long months and millions of prayers offered across our country, the presidential and congressional elections have been decided.

We of course are feeling tremendous disappointment that the most pro-abortion candidate ever to run for president has been elected.  With the many prayers offered to God begging “for a miracle” when so many conditions were stacked against the pro-life presidential candidate’s chances – foremost the pendulum swing between incumbent administrations that has occurred consistently throughout U.S. history – some of us might be asking why God didn’t grant us the miracle we so earnestly sought so that unborn children would have a greater chance of being protected.

No, God did not grant the miracle we sought.  But that doesn’t mean He and Our Lady did not hear our prayers!  I remember being taught growing up that God has a perfect will and a permissive will.  I don’t believe it is God’s perfect will for someone who not only believes in no restrictions on “abortion rights” but who also voted against protecting babies who survive abortions (i.e., supports infanticide!) to be the leader of our country.  As Cardinal Egan said so clearly about the precious unborn and pro-abortion politicians on August 26: “They are not parts of their mothers, and what they are depends not at all upon the opinions of theologians of any faith.  Anyone who dares to defend that they may be legitimately killed because another human being ‘chooses’ to do so or for any other equally ridiculous reason should not be providing leadership in a civilized democracy worthy of the name.” (emphasis added)

I agree with the Cardinal wholeheartedly.  Support for the intrinsic evil of the killing of unborn children is a disqualifier, and we must continue to work toward a just society where all people, and especially those whom we elect, will be for the legal protection of human life and not its destruction.

As Cardinal George recently said, our country is “drenched” in the blood of the innocents.  We are in a state of moral crisis, having killed 48 million of our young during the last 35 years, with nearly 4,000 dying again today.  Pope John Paul II said that “the condition for our survival as a society” depends on restoring legal protection to the unborn; Pope Benedict XVI said that “guaranteeing the right to life is a duty upon which the future of humanity depends.”

These are the sobering, prophetic words of our Holy Fathers, the Vicars of Christ!  And so we have to ask, “How much longer do we have, at this rate?  How many more babies have to die before we ‘get it’?”  Based on President-elect Obama’s statements on his absolute commitment to abortion rights and securing Roe v. Wade on the Supreme Court “permanently,” and for overturning all restrictions that have been placed on abortion over the last 35 years through the passage of the Freedom of Choice Act, why, we might be asking, didn’t we receive the miracle to abate this intrinsic evil?

We know in faith that God will make all things work for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).  As hard as it is to imagine, it seems that we have not yet “hit bottom,” and perhaps we will have to experience an even darker night of the American soul before we as a nation – and a Church – will wake up to the reality of the holocaust with which we are coexisting.  Is it possible that things have to get even worse before they can get better so that the killing of the unborn will come to a stop – which it must for our survival?  It’s beyond our comprehension.  Yet, In God We Must Trust.

God has permitted President-elect Obama to be selected through the free will of 52% of the American electorate.  He is our new president, and we are obligated to pray for him.  We must pray for him, with sincere hearts. (1 Tim 2:1-2)

President-elect Obama ran on a theme of “Change We Need.”  But what he has failed to grasp is that the Change We Need the Most in our country is the restoration of the legal protection of unborn children.  The greatest Change We Need is for our country to no longer legally kill our young.  Let us pray fervently for President-elect Obama’s conversion from his commitment to the intrinsic evil of abortion.  Perhaps the greater miracle would be President-elect Obama’s enlightenment that abortion kills African-American babies at a disproportionate rate, and through his conversion and the power of his office he could lead the way to not only save their lives through the law but also the lives of all million unborn children killed each year in our country.  Let us pray!

And as we pray for this miraculous conversion, we, too, will have to make changes in how we work toward bringing about the Change We Need the Most – the end of the American abortion holocaust – the preeminent intrinsic evil and defining moral issue of our day.  It is time for all Catholics to engage in the battle for the protection of the rights of the unborn, and to defend their lives from death even as we seek their legal protection.  To be Catholic is to be pro-life.  Pope John Paul II said in Evangelium Vitae, paragraph 28:  “…we are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the ‘culture of death’ and the ‘culture of life.’  We find ourselves not only ‘faced with’ but necessarily ‘in the midst of’ this conflict: we are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable responsibility of choosing to be unconditionally pro-life.  For us too Moses’ invitation rings out loud and clear:  ‘See, I have set before you this day life and good, death and evil. …I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live‘” (Dt 30:15, 19).

What more shall we do?  I believe there are several additional concrete things that we must do as we go forward.  As hierarchy, clergy, and laity, we must find new ways to work together to protect life, the highest priority for our survival as a society.  I believe that together we must break open and study Pope John Paul II’s Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), to truly grasp the magnitude of the problem and each of our responsibility toward it.  To bring an end to the holocaust, we must have a greater unity and a wider effort on the parish, diocesan, state, and national level.  The Pope said we are ALL involved and we ALL share in it – we mustn’t relegate the responsibility to end the holocaust to “those working in the pro-life movement.”  To be Catholic is to be pro-life.  To be human is to be pro-life!

Each of us, not just a few of us, is called to oppose anti-life policies.  We are all called to do more to educate and persuade our fellow citizens on the reality of the evil of abortion, and do all that we can to help turn our society back to one that respects God’s perfect plan that the sacredness of sexual intimacy is to be reserved for marriage only, so that babies are conceived in the sacredness of the marital embrace.  While we work for that restoration, we must all be involved in supporting mothers who are experiencing an “unplanned pregnancy” so that the idea of aborting their babies will truly become “unthinkable.”  On the national level, pro-life leaders are also networking and discussing ways to unify our efforts in these regards to work more effectively toward achieving the goals we must achieve.

The CPLC’s nine ministries offer opportunities for each person to get more involved in building a culture of life right here in Dallas.  For those who are not already actively involved, please join us today in reaching out and touching hearts, where the change we need the most must begin.  Call us at 972-267-LIFE (5433) or go to our web site, http://www.prolifedallas.org/

to get started today.

Yes, we are disappointed with what appears will be a major setback in our efforts over the last 35 years due to a pro-abortion administration, but we are not deterred.  Our mission has not changed – we continue to pray and work for the Change We Need the Most.  Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and the goal that still lies ahead, redoubling our prayers – especially for the conversion of our elected officials who support death – redoubling our efforts, pressing on, faithful to our Lord and the teachings of His Church, building a culture of life so the killing will stop and our society will survive.  God bless you.  

In Christ, For Life,

Karen

Karen Garnett
Executive Director
Catholic Pro-Life Committee
Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas

The link to these reflections may be found here:  http://prolifedallas.org/pages/Change_We_Need_Most

 

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Bishop Kevin J. Farrell calls on the faithful of the Diocese of Dallas to pray for President-elect Barack Obama and all other newly elected legislators

November 6, 2008

Dallas, TX (DFW Catholic) – The Diocese of Dallas has released the following statement from Bishop Farrell.

“Let us pray today for our nation and for our new President-elect Barack Obama as he prepares to assume the monumental task of leading this great country. We ask God our Father to bless him in this historic moment in our nation’s history. And we give thanks and rejoice with all Americans in the significance of the election of the first African-American as our president.

May the Holy Spirit guide President-elect Obama, Vice-president-elect Biden and all of our nation’s new leaders with wisdom, compassion, fortitude and a profound commitment for the dignity and sanctity of all human life.  We pray that these new leaders will use the powers of their office to defend the most vulnerable among us. And, may our Heavenly Father help all of us to put aside our differences, heal divisions and work together for the good of all people. Amen.”

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Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary for elections

November 4, 2008

Dallas, TX (DFW Catholic) – Several churches in the Dallas Diocese have had Eucharistic Adoration scheduled for the faithful to pray for the elections. 

There are a few locations where Eucharistic Adoration is available today as well.

All Saints, Dallas - until 9:00 a.m.

St. Anthony, Wylie - until 7:00 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena, Carrollton - until 7:00 a.m.

St. Mark, Plano - until 7:00 a.m.

St. Gabriel, McKinney – From 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

White Rose Women’s Center chapel, Dallas - From 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Additionally, St. Ann’s in Coppell will be praying the rosary for the elections each hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament in the perpetual adoration chapel until 7:00 p.m.

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Karen Garnett to be guest on Texas Business Update

November 4, 2008

Dallas, TX (DFW Catholic) – The CPLC announced today that Executive Director Karen Garnett will be John Criswell’s guest on his ”Texas Business Update” this Wednesday, November 5th, at 12:30 pm on KLIF 570 AM. An e-mail “alert” stated “John usually spotlights businesses, but two times a year he spotlights social service agencies.  We are grateful for his invitation to briefly share the mission of the Catholic Pro-Life Committee with his 38,000 listening audience.”

The program may be heard on radio at 570 AM or online at www.klif.com.

The alert also asked others to “pray that hearts are touched for life and the babies!”

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A Note on Ads

October 27, 2008

To Our Readers:

It has come to our attention that some inappropriate advertisements have appeared on the site. Please know that we are very sorry and working to make sure that such an event does not happen again.

Like many Catholic and other news and information outlets available on the web, we depend on advertising and make use of popular programs to receive filtered advertising content. We do not have direct control over the content of those advertisements. Occasionally the filter fails.

We are truly sorry for any offense that may have been given and will work with our advertising providers to prevent inappropriate content from appearing on our site.

Sincerely,

The team at DFW Catholic / MetroCatholic, Inc.

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A Call to Prayer: 9-Day Novenas of Masses, Holy Hours, Rosaries, Novena Prayers and Fasting for the Elections and the Protection of Human Life

October 26, 2008

Dallas, TX (CPLC) - In these final days before the elections, we join with brothers and sisters across the country in a time of intense prayer and pleading to God for the direction of our nation and for the protection of human life, especially the nearly 4,000 unborn children who are killed by legalized abortion each day.

While continuing the 9-Week Novena for the Elections and praying at the 40 Days for Life-Dallas vigil sites, we invite you to join us in these additional special prayer initiatives:
  
1.  Novena of Masses:  The Mass is the highest form of prayer.  Please pray a novena of daily Masses from October 27-November 4.  For parish Mass schedules, go to  http://www.cathdal.org/parishFinder.asp.  In addition to morning Masses, please note that St. Rita, Dallas, has a daily 5:30 p.m. Mass and St. Joseph, Richardson, has a daily 6:00 p.m. Mass.
  
2.  Novena of Holy Hours:  Please pray an hour a day before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament from October 27-November 4.  St. Monica Parish, 9933 Midway Road at Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, has Eucharistic Adoration available M-F from 9 a.m. - midnight, and Sundays from 9 p.m. - midnight in the chapel; St. Ann Parish, 180 Samuel Blvd in Coppell, has 24-hour perpetual adoration in their Adoration chapel.  Of course, you may always pray before Our Lord Truly Present in the tabernacle at your parish.
  
3.  Novena of Rosaries to Our Lady of Victory:  In this Respect Life Month and the month of Our Lady of the Rosary, let us remember the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, whose victory against all odds was attributed to the millions of rosaries prayed to Our Lady.  Please pray at least one rosary (five decades) each day from October 27-November 4.
  
4.  Novena to Our Lady of America:  The traveling Missionary Image of Our Lady of America is here in Dallas from October 26-November 3, and will be at the various Dallas abortion centers and the Carmelite Monastery (see schedule below).  Please join in praying the Novena to Our Lady of America from October 26-November 3.
  
Additional opportunities:
* All-Night Adoration at Carmelite Monastery on Friday, October 31
* 26-Hour Eucharistic Adoration for the Elections - 7 a.m. November 3 - 9 a.m. November 4 at All Saints, Dallas
* Prayer Service for the Elections and for Life - 7 p.m. November 3 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Plano 
  
Please let us know of additional available Eucharistic Adoration hours, special Masses or prayer events in the Diocese of Dallas and we will add them to our Prayer Campaign for Life page.

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Radiothon doing well, but falling short; needs you today

October 24, 2008

Dallas, TX (DFW Catholic) –In North Texas, listeners hear Catholic programming on stations 910 AM KATH (English) and 850 AM KJON (Spanish). That programming, at a cost of about $60,000 per month, can only be provided by the generous support of the stations’ listeners.

The stations, part of the Guadalupe Radio Network, hold semi-annual “radiothons” to receive pledges of financial and prayerful support from listeners. The Fall radiothon began Wednesday and ends today.

This morning, GRN North Texas General Manager Dave Palmer released the following information concerning the radiothon:

Greetings!

Thanks to all of you who have already called in during the first two days of our Guadalupe Radio Network ‘Celebration of St. Paul’ Fall Radiothon on KATH 910 AM. We have currently raised a little under $150,000 in two days, about $30,000 under our goal.

Can we do it? This will be the big question today as we set out to raise $100,000 today to end up with a grand total of $250,000 for the three days, which would be great! Fridays are always the biggest and best days for our Radiothons so we are very optimistic that we’ll get a lot of calls today. We need it! Please call in with your pledge if you haven’t done so already by calling 1-800-476-3311 between 7am-7pm today. If you’ve already pledged, please pray for the Radiothon and also promote it by calling or emailing everyone you know to remind them to call in with their own pledge.

Remember the money we’re raising this week is only to keep the stations on the air.

Here is the lineup of guests for today’s Radiothon. Hope you’re able to listen in.

Friday, October 24th

7:00 AM No Guest
8:00 AM Olivia Franklin, member Holy Trinity parish, Dallas
9:00 AM Naomi Larue, St. Ann, Coppell Life Teen leader
10:00 AM Colin Donovan, Host of EWTN’s Open Line show
11:00 AM Dave McKenna, Local Catholic convert and Catholic Radio fan
12:00 PM Steve Kellmeyer, Host of ‘SoundBites’
1:00 PM Al Kresta, Host of ‘Kresta in the Afternoon’
2:00 PM TBA
3:00 PM No Guest
4:00 PM Tim Staples, Catholic Apologist and Speaker
5:00 PM TBA
6:00 PM No Guest

Thanks for all you do to support the Guadalupe Radio Network!

Dave

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Second day of radiothon

October 23, 2008

Dallas, TX (DFW Catholic) –In North Texas, listeners hear Catholic programming on stations 910 AM KATH (English) and 850 AM KJON (Spanish). That programming, at a cost of about $60,000 per month, can only be provided by the generous support of the stations’ listeners.

The stations, part of the Guadalupe Radio Network, hold semi-annual “radiothons” to receive pledges of financial and prayerful support from listeners. The Fall radiothon, began yesterday and runs through tomorrow.

This morning, GRN North Texas General Manager, Dave Palmer released the following information concerning the radiothon:

Greetings!

Thanks to all of you who prayed or called in to pledge during Day 1 of the KATH 910 AM Fall ‘Celebration of St. Paul’ Radiothon yesterday. We had a good day, raising over $80,000 with about 250 calls coming in with donations. While this was a little under our goal for the day, we’re still in position to raise the funds necessary to keep Catholic Radio going another six months!

Today is Day # 2 of the Radiothon which is typically a little slower than Day # 1. We need it to be a big day!

Please forward this email to everyone you know and ask them to call in today to make (or renew) their pledge of support for Catholic Radio by calling 1-800-476-3311 from 7am-7pm today.

Catholic Radio is on the front line of the culture war and we need to keep it on the air!

We have a great line up of guests on the show today

Thursday, October 23rd Radiothon Guest Lineup

7:00 AM No Guest
8:00 AM Angela Walters, Director of Catholics Respect Life of Fort Worth
9:00 AM Alan Napleton, President of the Cathlic Marketing Network
10:00 AM Fr. Mark Seitz, Pastor of St. Rita Catholic Church, Dallas
11:00 AM Fr. Joseph Terra, Pastor of the Mater Dei Latin Mass Community, Dallas
12:00 PM Jerry Usher, Host of ‘Catholic Answers Live’ Radio program
1:00 PM Johnette Benkovic, Host of ‘Women of Grace’ Radio program
2:00 PM Fr. Kyle Walterscheid, Director of Vocations for Fort Worth Diocese
3:30 PM Vicki Middleton, ‘Vicki Minute’ Citizenship Updates Host
4:00 PM Teresa Tomeo, Host of ‘Catholic Connection’ Radio program
5:00 PM TBA
6:00 PM TBA

I pray you have a great day. Thanks for all you do to help promote Catholic Radio in North Texas on the Guadalupe Radio Network!

Dave

Related articles:

Catholic Radio Plea For Help

GRN seeks help for upcoming Radiothon

Catholic Radio Making a Difference in North Texas

Volunteer Parish Reps Needed to Help Spread the Word About Catholic Radio

 

 

 

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