Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center, Sierra Madre, Calif.
You are invited to attend
Sister Paula’s Retreat and Pro-Life Symposium
Aug. 14, 15, 16, 2023
Retreat: Mon., Aug. 14
Together in the Spirit
Symposium: Tues.-Wed., Aug. 15-16
The Changing Landscape and the
Spiritual Battle for the Culture of Life!
INSPIRE – EDUCATE – MOTIVATE
We believe God is leading us to meet in person with like-minded people to create friendships and share ideas, to pray together in the Spirit, to be inspired by beautiful music, and to update our knowledge on today’s pro-life issues.
Sister Paula's Retreat & Pro-Life Symposium Schedule
RETREAT: TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT
MONDAY, AUG. 14
Mass: 8:00 a.m.
Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m.
Together in the Spirit
Fr. Claude Williams, O. Praem.
Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Church, Wilmington, Calif.
Worship & Prayer
David Koblish
Musician David has traveled worldwide with the
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Reflections on the Life of Sister Paula
Sister Shaun Marie Wise, M.S.W.
Sister Shaun is Sister Paula’s longtime colleague in the pro-life ministry and a former International Life Services board member. She served with Brothers of St. John of God, ministering to the people of south central Los Angeles.
Called … for Such a Time as This
Betty McGuire
Betty is President/CEO of City Life Center in Minneapolis, Minn. She speaks nationally and internationally, strengthening believers in the faith and encouraging them to continue their pro-life mission.
Stepping Where the Holy Spirit Leads
Patti Smith
A gifted speaker for Save the One and Lutherans For Life, Patti shares her life journey as a rape-conceived and adopted woman of faith.
CONCERT: Monday, 7:30 p.m., with David Koblish
We are very pleased to offer an inspiring evening with soloist, recording artist and speaker David Koblish from Minnesota. His music encompasses contemporary, traditional, inspirational, and a touch of country and southern gospel.
SYMPOSIUM: THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE & THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE FOR THE CULTURE OF LIFE
TUESDAY, AUG. 15
Mass: 8:00 a.m.
Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m.
Opening Prayer & Music
David Koblish
Chastity in the 21st Century
Helen Rossi
Helen is the founder of Chastity in the City, her abstinence education program for high school students. Her background reflects years of postpartum nursing and counseling in a pregnancy care center.
How to Identify a Victim of Human Trafficking
LeeDelle Kasper
In her battle against human trafficking, LeeDelle founded Beacon4Victims. Her ministry is based at Refuge Calvary Chapel, Huntington Beach, Calif.
Responding to Evil with God
Jacob Barr, B.S.
Jacob is CEO of iRapture and Pro-Life Ribbon. He hosts the ProLife Team Podcast, which addresses critical issues facing pro-life centers today.
Facing Fear, Embracing Hope
Phil Sandoval, M.A., L.M.F.T.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Aurora Counseling Center in Sacramento, Calif., Phil is experienced in working with personality disorders and interpersonal issues in both clinical and private practice.
Abortion & the Bible's Lifesaving Message
Samuel Green
As President and General Counsel of Reason for Life, a nonprofit ministry working to end abortion, Samuel shares the biblical case for life and activates pastors, churches, Christian colleges, pro-life organizations and more. He also filed an amicus brief in the case that overturned Roe v. Wade.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16
Mass: 8:00 a.m.
Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m.
Opening Prayer & Music
David Koblish
APR: Separating Truth from Myth
Dr. George Delgado, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
Dr. Delgado is the founder of the Steno Institute and Medical Director of Culture of Life Family Health Care. He established Abortion Pill Reversal (APR), a program that connects women who have changed their minds after taking mifepristone (RU486) and want to reverse the effects of the abortion pill.
Avoiding Burnout
Phil Sandoval, M.A., L.M.F.T.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Aurora Counseling Center in Sacramento, Calif., Phil is experienced in working with personality disorders and interpersonal issues in both clinical and private practice.
A Faith-Based and Psychological Perspective on Transgenderism
Denise Shick
Denise is the founder and executive director of Hope 4 Families Ministry and executive director of Living Stones Ministries, based in Glendora, Calif. An ordained minister with a B.A. in psychology, she is also a conference speaker on transgenderism and its impact on families. Denise served seven years in a Christian pregnancy resource center.
Discernment of Spirits
Rev. Robert Garon
Rev. Garon is pastor of St. Didacus Catholic Church, Sylmar, Calif.
Personal Safety in the Workplace
Public Safety Professional
Safety tips to protect staff in the workplace.
CLOSING COMMENTS
None of the sessions will be recorded.
Brought to you by:
Irene Rivas, Harbor Pregnancy Help Center
harbor_pregnancy@sbcglobal.net
and
Betty McGuire, City Life Center
betty@citylifecenter-mn.org
www.citylifecenter-mn.org
Endorsements:
Janet Morana, Executive Director of Priests for Life
Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life and Pastoral Director of Rachel’s Vineyard Project
Thomas Glessner with NIFLA
Ron Renzi with Patriot Insurance
Jacob Barr with iRapture.com and The Pro Life Team Podcast