2017 Spring Fundraiser Event Program
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33rd Annual<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>Fundraiser</strong><br />
Thursday, May 4th <strong>2017</strong><br />
Take my<br />
hand,<br />
not my<br />
life!<br />
Helping moms choose life since 1984
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33rd Annual<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>Fundraiser</strong><br />
5:30<br />
6:30<br />
6:40<br />
6:50<br />
7:00<br />
7:45<br />
8:00<br />
8:45<br />
9:00<br />
REGISTRATION & SOCIAL HOUR<br />
MASTER OF CEREMONIES<br />
Jeff Thiede – Executive Director<br />
WELCOME<br />
Jack McGrath – Chairman<br />
Introductions – Staff, Volunteers, Board<br />
Special Recognition, 25 Years – Rita Krysinski<br />
GRACE<br />
Fr. Joseph Lang – Chaplain<br />
DINNER<br />
CENTER UPDATE<br />
Christina Lo Piccolo – Director Client Services<br />
KEYNOTE ADDRESS<br />
Dr. Ray Guarendi – "Thanks for My Family"<br />
APPEAL<br />
Mike Brennan – Treasurer<br />
CLOSING REMARKS<br />
LIFE<br />
'84 '17<br />
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Come in, WE’RE<br />
OPEN<br />
pro-life!<br />
Advertisers<br />
Our<br />
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American Backflow Certification & Repair<br />
Angels Saints & Stuff<br />
Artistic Printing<br />
Ave Maria Mutual Funds<br />
Ave Maria Radio (WDEO AM 990)<br />
Avis Ford<br />
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan<br />
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services<br />
Charity Mobile<br />
Christ Medicus Foundation CURO<br />
Church of the Transfiguration<br />
DiMaggio Fine Art & Jewelry<br />
Discreet Homebuyers, Dennis Fassett<br />
Granite Precision Tool Corporation<br />
Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Directors<br />
ICU Detroit<br />
Kids in Motion Pediatric Therapy Services<br />
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Knights of Columbus, Pope St. John XXIII Council 5436<br />
Men of the Sacred Hearts<br />
National Shine of the Little Flower Basilica<br />
Sacred Heart Medical Centre<br />
St. Damien of Molokai Parish<br />
St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church<br />
St. Kenneth Catholic Church<br />
Star Lincoln<br />
Strelchuk, Dennis W. & Associates<br />
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Evening <strong>Program</strong><br />
Advertisers<br />
So say Saints<br />
Archbishop Vigneron<br />
History<br />
Contact Numbers<br />
Prayer<br />
In Memoriam<br />
team up & show 'em some<br />
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So, the mother who is<br />
thinking of abortion,<br />
should be helped to love,<br />
that is, to give until it<br />
hurts her plans, or her free<br />
time, to respect the life of<br />
her child.<br />
So say Saints...<br />
Saint Teresa of Calcutta<br />
National Prayer Breakfast<br />
Washington D.C.<br />
February 5, 1994<br />
You are called to stand up<br />
for life! To respect and<br />
defend the mystery of life<br />
always and everywhere,<br />
including the lives of<br />
unborn babies, giving real<br />
help and encouragement<br />
to mothers in difficult<br />
situations.<br />
Pope Saint John Paul II<br />
Homily<br />
Central Park<br />
October 7, 1995<br />
Since 1984: Mother and Unborn Baby Care has been dedicated to reaching<br />
mom's, those abortion-determined and those in a crisis pregnancy situation, and<br />
helping them continue their pregnancies in a normal and healthy manner by<br />
demonstrating the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through peer<br />
counseling which is pro-life, persuasive, informative, and truthful, but sensitive to<br />
their emotional and material needs.<br />
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Mother and Unborn Baby Care, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax deductible organization<br />
whose mission is saving babies from abortion. Mother and Unborn Baby Care is funded by<br />
private donations from caring individuals, churches, honorary gifts, and memorial funds.
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HISTORY<br />
Over 33 years ago, Peggy and Mike O’Dea opened their home to help young women who faced a crisis pregnancy. Through these<br />
encounters, it was apparent that God was preparing them for something greater—to save lives from the tragedy of abortion. This<br />
foundation would become Mother and Unborn Baby Care.<br />
Mike organized a group of parishioners from St. Michael’s Church in Southfield, now Church of the Transfiguration, to help establish a<br />
local crisis pregnancy center that followed the guidelines of Robert Pearson, President of the Pearson Institute. This model was chosen<br />
because of ability to attract the greatest number of abortion-determined women in crisis pregnancy situations. Mother and Unborn<br />
Baby Care was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit and its Problem Pregnancy Center opened its doors on July 1, 1984.<br />
1n 2002 we purchased our first ultrasound system. Since then, we’ve performed more than 4,000 ultrasound scans. In 2104, the<br />
Knights of Columbus donated our current, state-of-the-art, high-definition system capable of showing a mother vivid images of her<br />
child in the womb; this technology plays a key role in saving babies.<br />
Michelle Schmidt, now Yax, joined Mother and Unborn Baby Care in 2006 and played a significant role in enhancing our Christ-centered<br />
peer counseling. Tragedy struck early-2016 when executive director Peter Riccardo died unexpectedly of a heart attack. Later that year a<br />
new team was installed and with them came fresh ideas to improve operations.<br />
Today, technology continues to drive our strategies. Smartphones have precipitated a google-and-gone mentality. Our advertising must<br />
place us high on a search results page, it must be accurate, and cannot mislead. Our telephone counselors must encourage frightened<br />
women by responding quickly, precisely, truthfully, empathetically, and convincingly so that scan appointments are scheduled and kept.<br />
There are several abortion clinics within a few miles of our Center—each stands ready to take a young woman’s money and God’s<br />
precious gift of LIFE.<br />
Since that day in 1984, the Problem Pregnancy Center has served thousands of women encouraging them to respect and embrace life.<br />
Each day at the Center lives are changed by letting the love of Christ flow through our dedicated counselors, who are committed to<br />
defending LIFE of the mother and the unborn child—we love both of them. Our motto is “Love moms so much that we love their babies<br />
to life.” With your help and through the grace of Almighty God, we remain dedicated to continue our vital mission—protecting mothers<br />
and precious, unborn children from the tragedy of abortion. Please keep us in your prayers.<br />
OUR VOLUNTEERS<br />
ROCK!<br />
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Important Contact Information<br />
Crisis Line 248.559.7440<br />
24500 Southfield Road<br />
Main Line 248.559.7576<br />
P.O. Box 3250, Southfield, MI 48037<br />
Problem Pregnancy Center<br />
Location<br />
Mother and Unborn Baby Care<br />
Secure Mailing Address<br />
Jeff Thiede, 248.325.8375 cell/text<br />
Christina Lo Piccolo, 248.286.1032<br />
Laura Miller, 248.286.1036<br />
Julie O'Brien, 248.286,1035<br />
Marian, Sioma, 248.286.1035<br />
Executive Director<br />
Director of Client Services<br />
<strong>Program</strong> Director<br />
Ultrasound Tech<br />
Ultrasound Tech<br />
Success!<br />
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248.684.9610<br />
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Prayer to End Abortion<br />
Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life,<br />
And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.<br />
I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,<br />
Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death<br />
by the Resurrection of Your Son.<br />
I am ready to do my part in ending abortion.<br />
Today I commit myself<br />
Never to be silent,<br />
Never to be passive,<br />
Never to be forgetful of the unborn.<br />
I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement,<br />
And never to stop defending life<br />
Until all my brothers and sisters are protected,<br />
And our nation once again becomes<br />
A nation with liberty and justice<br />
Not just for some, but for all,<br />
Through Christ our Lord. Amen!<br />
Fr. Frank Pavone<br />
www.priestsforlife.org<br />
ROE v Wade<br />
60 Million<br />
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in memoriam<br />
Mike<br />
Stack<br />
Kay<br />
Houston<br />
Patricia<br />
Cooney<br />
King<br />
John<br />
Lanzon<br />
Mary<br />
Ellen<br />
Philbin<br />
John<br />
Riccardo<br />
Connie<br />
McKeever<br />
Dr. Willis<br />
Stephens<br />
Peter<br />
Riccardo<br />
Jane<br />
Feely<br />
Our keynote speaker, Dr. Ray Guarendi, is made possible this evening<br />
by the generosity of Mr. Harold Ziegler in memory of Mrs. Jane Feely.<br />
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Celebrating<br />
LIFE!<br />
St. Damien of Molokai Parish<br />
120 Lewis Street<br />
Pontiac, Michigan<br />
(248) 332-0283<br />
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Reverend Thomas A. Belczak<br />
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Saint Kenneth Catholic Community<br />
14951 N. Haggerty Road<br />
Plymouth, MI 48170<br />
734.420.0288
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