PAC Spring 2021 Newsletter

LIFELINES

NEWS UPDATE - SPRING 2021

A Mission United - PATH Joins the PAC family.

PATH joined the Pregnancy Aid Clinic team on March 1,
expanding the critical mission to lift-up women and families.
PATH - Post Abortion Treatment and Healing - exists to serve
anyone seeking healing after abortion. PATH is a safe place to
explore grief, denial, pain, anger, confusion and any other
emotion a woman or man may experience after involvement
with abortion.
The PATH-PAC merger is already proving to be a fruitful collaboration. PATH Program Director Liz Youngs and PATH
Administrator Trinnie Siegel sometimes receive calls from women who have not yet had an abortion, but are
planning for one. As they agonize over the decision they know they are going to regret, these women sadly anticipate
the need for healing. The mother of a young child called PATH recently, sharing that her baby’s father was in prison
and she simply felt she couldn’t go through her pregnancy alone. She was scheduled for an abortion. It would be her
fifth. Praise God, the PATH/PAC team joined forces that day.
Ms. Youngs and PAC Director of Client Care, Michele Griner worked together to help this woman envision the child’s
future and the unique personality and character that was forming in the womb. When the client saw her baby’s
heartbeat on the ultrasound screen, she instantly changed her mind and chose to parent the baby. The PATH team
continues to work with this client to heal from past abortions as she fosters her pregnancy.

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From the desk of Lisa Regan,
PAC Executive Director

Dear Friends,

Glory to the gift of the Resurrection, warm spring mornings, and the dawn of a
new day. Can we all raise a Hallelujah? Truly, joy is in the air, despite continual
challenging circumstances for so many people, particularly families fearing the
unknown. Faith tells us we can experience joy even in the face of suffering. It’s a
dichotomy only revealed through the mystery of the Holy Trinity and the
manifestation of Christ’s love in our lives.

How blessed we are at PAC to invite the beautiful PATH ministry into our clinics. The work to protect and
honor the sanctity of life and dignity of all people grows and grows. Thanks be to God, the laborers in the
field are abundant. Together, with our donors, parish communities, volunteers, prayer warriors and
courageous clients - we build the Kingdom of God through unconditional love.

For Life, Lisa Regan, PAC Executive Director

From the desk of Liz Youngs - PATH Program Director

Dear Friends,

Today I share great gratitude for all of the supporters of the PATH (post abortion
treatment and healing) ministry. Thank you for your continuous gifts and prayers as we
make our transition into the PAC family. It is truly a blessing to be able to say that lives
have been, and will continue to be, changed through God’s awesome redemptive power

of mercy and PATH programming.

Joining the PAC family will help us extend our reach to those that may have been struggling with the decision to
terminate a pregnancy in the past, as well as those who are currently struggling with making that decision today!
Integrating more closely as a team with PAC, we are able to connect women and men swiftly to the type of care
they need - at whatever stage in their pregnancy decision-making process.

With our supporters behind us and God before us, I have no doubt that we will continue to share love, hope

and the message of God’s great mercy for those in need. 1 John 4:18-19

Liz YoungsIn gratitude, Liz Youngs, PATH Program Director

Clinic Updates

Amazing Client Becomes Donor

Pictured right: former PAC client / current PAC donor - Kiera Hunter, her son and some of her donated items.

When Kiera needed some extra help when she was pregnant, PAC was
there for her. For 3 years she participated in programs, attended
classes, sought mentorship and earned items as she learned valuable
parenting skills.

Just a month ago, Kiera showed up at PAC with loads of donations for
our clients. She said, "I knew once I got on my feet I would donate or
volunteer for PAC." She has since started a business as a Virtual
Assistant & Couponer and used her great couponing skills to buy
supplies for other moms that need some extra help. Kiera said "if it
were not for [PAC staff], my son and I wouldn't be where we are today. I
look forward to continuing to donate."

Working with all the women and families at PAC, we hope that the
seeds we are planting take root and grow. This is one of those cases
where we can truly see the fruit of those plantings. "I feel like this is the
ultimate compliment to receive. To see our programming go full circle
is so beautiful and meaningful," said Courtney Cook, PAC Director of
Education.

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PATH Joins the PAC Family

Above: Liz Youngs & Trinnie Siegal Women experiencing unexpected pregnancy come to PAC seeking pregnancy tests,
ultrasounds, tangible support and direction for their tumultuous lives. Some clients
have suffered through a past abortion and need tremendous support to choose life
for their current pregnancy. Our role is to provide comfort and reveal God’s mercy in
the midst of complex and difficult life circumstances.

Liz Youngs has been with PATH since 2014, after she participated in PATH’s Bible Study and Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
in 2010 to receive healing for her own past abortions. Since, she has led countless retreats and Bible Studies and has
continued to develop the programs to best serve PATH’s clients. She attends St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Marietta with
her husband and daughter.

Trinnie Siegel has been serving with PATH since she attended a PATH Bible Study and a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat in
2001, 28 years after her abortion. She has led retreats and Bible Studies in English and Spanish for two decades.
Trinnie is retired from the corporate world, having previously worked in Fortune 500 firms.

God has brought the PAC and PATH ministries together to do His work to protect, lift up, heal, and dignify all life.
We are excited to welcome both women and PATH volunteers into the PAC family to educate, inform, and counsel,
providing resources and options to support the choice of life.

It's not too late!! REGISTER TODAY.

May 10th, 2021

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Client & Initiative Update

The Impact of Making a Decision

Client L suffers from regret. Living with the decision to terminate a
pregnancy in the past hasn't been easy for her. She thinks back to
it often and wonders "what if?"

The next time Client L found herself pregnant, she discussed it
with the father of the baby. He said he wasn't ready to parent
because of his career. He told Client L to make her own decision,
but he preferred she have an abortion.

Thank goodness Client L came to PAC looking for support. The PAC Client L and son LK (above) are happy, healthy and safe with
team was able to talk her through all of her options and share help from your support, gifts and prayers.
success stories of women in situations similar to hers. She made a
choice for life. "This is about accompaniment. It's
about getting to know her. Being a
Precious Baby "LK" was born in February this year. Mom and baby
are healthy and safe. Dad is providing for the child. Client L opted shoulder for her to lean on."
to move in with her grandmother, who is a great source of
emotional support and love. God bless Client L and Baby LK. God -Lucia Luzondo,
bless all of you who support PAC with your gifts and prayers. Director of the Office of Intercultural Ministries,
Together, we are changing hearts and lives every single day.
Archdiocese of Atlanta

US Bishops & Archdiocese of Atlanta are Committed to Walking with Moms in Need

Walking with Moms in Need is an initiative by the US Bishops to connect parishes to pregnant women in need in
their communities. Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer announced the Archdiocese of Atlanta's support for this
initiative in March. The Archbishop is encouraging every parish in the Archdiocese to erect a sign with messaging
directed to people in need of non-judgmental pregnancy support. The sign will bear PAC’s phone number, manned
24/7 by our clinic team and after-hours Option Line. People calling from outside of our clinic areas

will be offered resources closer to home.

PAC’s commitment to promote the
sanctity of human life aligns with the
mission of Walking with Moms in Need.
Together with parish communities, we
partner with families from the first touchpoint to
save the baby’s life, through birth of the baby and
beyond. Every woman is worthy of respect and
care, no matter her circumstances.

PAC Client Brittany and twins Joey Martinek, Respect Life Director for the PAC's phone number is listed as a
Khy'Leia & Ayaa (above) were featured In Archdiocese commented, “people need to hear point of contact on parish signage.
Archdiocesan video about the initiative. that we are a community that walks with moms in
need.” For more information on this initiative,
contact [email protected]

Board & Staff Updates

Mr. Charles (Chuck) Sliker Dr. Jordan Ray, MD

PAC Board of Directors, PAC Medical Director of
Secretary Ultrasound

Mr. Sliker served in a multitude of PAC is blessed to introduce another
executive roles over his forty-four year Medical Director to our mission
tenure at Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. operations. Dr. Ray will join the
During that time he served in many Arby’s Leadership current PAC Medical Director, Dr. Laura Bleekrode, in
Groups, including Arby’s Operations Council, ARCOP’s Board sharing this critical role. Dr. Ray is a board-certified
of Directors, Arby’s Foundation’s Board of Directors, as well diagnostic and interventional radiologist. He received
as leading the development & integration of Arby’s initial his medical degree at the University of Mississippi and
operational emphasis and customer perception performed his Diagnostic Radiology residency at the
measurement programs for Franchised and Company Baylor University Medical Center. He completed his
Operated locations. fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA.
Mr. Sliker attended the University of Wisconsin and is
originally from Milwaukee. He enjoys cheering on the Green Dr. Ray is a member of the American College of
Bay Packers and spending time with his wife, Brenda, and Radiology and the Society for Interventional Radiology.
daughter, Morgan Mary. He resides in Sandy Springs, GA. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids,
running, and outdoor activities.

New medical staff member: Joanne Blakey, RN

Joanne graduated from St. Francis College of Nursing, Peoria, Illinois. She has worked at Woman’s
Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as a staff nurse on the high-risk pregnancy floor and postpartum.
After moving to Atlanta, she has worked for a pediatrician's office as a staff nurse, a school nurse at St.
Jude the Apostle School, and most recently at a pregnancy resource center.

She has been a parishioner of St. Brigid Catholic Church for over 20 years and is active in the Respect
Life Ministry. Joanne is blessed with two children and two grandchildren who fill her days with smiles.

MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Thanks to the following recent donors:

Thanks so much to local parishes hosting baby bottle fundraisers:

St. Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church, Dallas Volunteers host a Baby Bottle Donation Drive
Catholic Church of St. Gabriel, Fayetteville at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Cumming
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Sandy Springs
Georgia Tech Catholic Center, Atlanta
Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Cumming
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Newnan

If you are interested in hosting a baby bottle drive, please go to:
www.pregnancyaidclinic.com/plan-a-baby-bottle.html
or contact Linda Grace at [email protected]

Many thanks to all of our donors who supplied in-kind donations, such as diapers,
clothes, wipes and blankets: Melanie Poudevigne, St. George Catholic Church, St.
John Bosco Academy, Natalie Craggan, Kiera Hunter, Christina Burke, St.
Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, and all our anonymous donors

Also, much gratitude goes out to:

Christ Child Society of Atlanta - monthly layettes

Focus on the Family - digital advertising match grant

Heritage Community Foundation - education grant award $750

Casey Long from Christ Child
Society Atlanta delivers monthly
layettes for PAC clients.

Upcoming Events Give Families a Shot! Golf Invitational - May 10, 8:30AM
To benefit Pregnancy Aid Clinic programs
Register today at pregnancyaidclinic.com/golf21

SAVE THE DATE - Sunday September 26, 2021
Evening for Life Annual Fundraising Event
More information coming soon!

Pregnancy Aid Clinic
PO Box 92
Roswell, GA 30077

The mission of the Pregnancy Aid Clinic is to promote the sanctity of human life as recognized in the teachings of the
Roman Catholic Church. We accomplish this by empowering families in the greater Atlanta area to make healthy life
choices related to human sexuality by providing pregnancy confirmation and fertility awareness programs along with

pregnancy and parenting educational support.

There is in the Sacred
Heart the symbol and
express image of the
infinite love of Jesus
Christ which moves us

to love in return.

- Pope Leo XIII