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The parish of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waco, Texas, in faithfulness to Catholic teaching and Sacred Tradition, works to bring about a conversion of heart and mind, that all might recognize the dignity of human life and embrace the abundant life to which we are all called. We hold to the Church's firm conviction of the dignity of each and every human life, created in the image and likeness of God. Each of us is invited to be filled with the love that satisfies - that of the Holy Trinity - and in turn has a responsibility to nurture, protect and sustain the life God has created, from conception to natural death.

St. Mary's Pro-Life Ministry provides pro-life educational materials, sponsors the Gabriel Project, weekly Rosary for Life, Mother's Day Flowers, the Baby Bank Campaign, postcard campaign and other parish activities. THe ministry also cooperates with local and diocesan pro-life efforts.

The Gabriel Project is a ministry of the Diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities for providing help to pregnant women who are in a crisis pregnancy. A network of churches works together to assist women in an unconditional loving and non-judgmental manner. A trained volunteer, called an Angel,, is assigned to the mother when she calls in for help. Through the Gabriel Project the mother can receive love, care and the spiritual, material and emotional support she needs. Since `1999, St. Mary's Parish has assistedmany women by providing friendship, educational information, emotional and spiritual support, referrals to community resources and material assistance of maternity clotnes and baby items.

To volunteer contact the Gabriel Project coordinator, Barbara Myers at (254) 772-7195 or (254) 715-2288.

The Gabriel Project toll free number is 1-877-WECARE2.

Project Rachel is also a ministry of the Diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities. It is a compassionate and confidential ministry that helps women and men suffering emotionally and spiritually from the trauma of abortion. The Church opens her arms to those who suffer due to a past abortion and offers a safe place to be reconciled with God and their lost children. Project Rachel extends God's unconditional love and forgiveness to those living in their own personal torment from the tragedy of abortion.

Project Rachel offers: counseling with a priest, weekend retreats, support groups and private counseling.

Project Rachel's toll free number is 1-877-WECARE2. Callers will be put in contact with a local Project Rachel counselor.