Newsletter 2 2022

LIFELINES

NEWS UPDATE - SPRING 2022

2,500 Record number of students engaged in classes

Growth in More PAC students than ever before are taking ownership of their futures in tangible
2,000 classroom steps. One of the ways PAC walks with moms is the ongoing parenting classes,
preparing clients to raise their children. Since the pandemic began in 2020, PAC has not
hours missed a beat in developing the education program. With a switch to online classes,
reach to students has blossomed. Director of Education Courtney Cook reported over
1,500 30 students in a single class and more than 800 total classroom hours so far in 2022.
The web-based format allows class to be easily accessed by moms and dads alike, with
1,000 more flexibility around work and childcare schedules. With COVID-19 restrictions lifting,
PAC is offering hybrid-style classes with both online and in-person options.
500

0 2021 2022
2020

number of class hours by end of April Enticed by the earn-to-learn program, clients have

number of class hours by end of year

projected class hours by end of 2022 been returning for continued education. Clients

Christina and Victor (pictured right) first came to PAC

Words from our in 2016. When they found they were pregnant again,
students
they immediately signed up to return to parenting
"I learned some simple
ways to relieve stress." classes at PAC, particularly seeking out class facilitator


Judy, who still volunteers at PAC after many years. The

"The way you teach is couple stops by the clinic every few weeks to pick up
very informative."
diapers and spend their Boutique Bucks, giving our


staff and volunteers updates about their pregnancy.
"I really love the class."
This couple and many other parents have found a Students Christina and Victor shop a
space for growth, community, and of course, diapers, recent Baby Boutique sale at our

through the PAC classroom. Roswell clinic.

From the desk of Lisa Regan,
PAC Executive Director

Dear Friends,

Happy Easter! Praise God for 50 days of joyful celebration of the Lord’s
Resurrection and promise of the Holy Spirit. As we approach Pentecost Sunday, I
pray this is a time of hope and rejuvenation for you and all of our extended PAC
family.

This season and always, we navigate the dichotomy of despair and conflict in the
world with the gift of God’s mercy and healing. While the Supreme Court
deliberates the future of abortion rights, we know the real end to abortion
happens in our encounters with people. One woman, one man, one family at a time - we save lives by
revealing dignity and presenting options. Our preparations for a post-Roe v. Wade world begin now. We ask
you to consider how you can be a part of a world without abortion. A world where every life is cherished.

Please follow our email, social media, and website updates for information on the potential impact of Court
rulings. Together we can realize a world in which people no longer see abortion as a need. A world where
people embrace healing from past abortion and choose help for their pregnancy journey.

In the words of Pope St. John Paul II, “…the Risen Lord offers His love that pardons, reconciles, and reopens hearts
to love. It is a love that converts hearts and gives peace. How much the world needs to understand and accept
Divine Mercy!”

Jesus, I trust in you,

Lisa Regan, Executive Director

Community Connections

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Girls' Club

ss yoBuu. ilding a culture of life starts with our young people. PAC
welcomed the Horizon Girls’ Club to our Atlanta clinic earlier this
year. The high school girls learned about resources they may need
in the future to help their peers and neighbors going through
unexpected pregnancy. PAC’s fertility awareness instructor, Sydney
Morse, led the girls through a presentation about the importance
of hormonal health within a theological and holistic perspective.

Reaching out in prayer

The Mary's Yes prayer initiative at PAC has taken off in a big way. This statue of Our Lady travels around
churches and homes in the Atlanta area, carrying with her a book of intentions and a reminder to pray for all
unborn life. PAC now has 3 statues traveling around the diocese. If you are interested in having Mary visit your
home or parish, visit pregnancyaidclinic.com/marys-yes

Newest Additions to the PAC Family

Baby A Baby J

born Feb. 2022 born Dec. 2021

Baby A Baby SJ "They treated me in
+ a way that I felt so
born Mar. 2022
Baby K loved"

born Mar. 2022 -PAC Client on her
experience in clinic

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PATH Carolina Gomez Elena Huston

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Carolina comes to PAC with over Elena has over 20 years of

ss you. 25 years of experience in experience in public health,
marketing and business maternal-child health, Nurse-Family

development, most recently with Partnership program development,

Hoffman & Associates, a boutique and labor and delivery. She has a
law firm in Sandy Springs and master's degree in Nursing and

before that with MCI, Hospital Administration along with

Telecommunications. She is a graduate of Georgia Tech an MBA with specialization in Organizational Leadership
and an almost native of Atlanta with 50+ years in the and Project Management. She was a program manager

area. She is passionate about protecting the sanctity of for the Nurse-Family Partnership program in Greenville,

life and has been actively working both as a sidewalk an evidence-based home-visiting program for first-time

advocate and as a Walking with Moms in Need advocate. moms in at-risk populations. Elena has assumed director

Carolina is an active member of St. Peter Chanel where and senior manager positions throughout her career,

she is involved in several ministries. She and her combining her skills and knowledge with her heart for

husband, Juan have 4 (almost) grown children. families and passion for life.

Life is Beautiful Casino Night

The Order of Malta, Atlanta Region, hosts a night for life

Nearly 200 people attended The

Order of Malta, Federal Association,

Atlanta Region's Life is Beautiful

Casino Night benefitting PAC. One of

the oldest institutions of Western

and Christian Civilization, the Order

of Malta is focused on upholding

dignity and caring for people in need.

In Atlanta, the Order of Malta has

Order of Malta members and guests: Diane Festa, Bob Milani, Lynn supported PAC for nearly a decade
Mullaney, Fr. Paul Burke, Amanda Hearn, Andy Keck, Susan Jannetta
with donations, prayers and
Fr. Gerardo Ceballos-Gonzalez, Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, and
Order of Malta chaplain, Monsignor Edward Dillon generous support. This year, their

fundraising event for PAC was a

Monte Carlo Casino night at the

Cherokee Town and Country Club.

Members and guests enjoyed an

evening of fun and generosity with Ben Colley bids during the auction
proceeds of the event going

directly to support Pregnancy Aid Clinic. PAC Client, Michel, also

attended the evening, and was able to speak with many long-term

supporters of PAC's mission.

PAC Board members and staff were in attendance at the casino night: (Left to right) Carolina Gomez, William Llop, Tim Doyle,
Deacon Gary Schantz, Client Michel, Lisa Regan, Christine Trovato, Deacon Jim Wolf, Michele Griner-Griffie, Brittany Farmer, Elena Huston

Photos provided by Christine Marie Photography

Finding Healing Through PATH

Testimony from a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat

Where do I start? The 19-year-old trusting teenager who was in love with the
handsome guy who took her to the senior prom, or the 68-year-old who saw that
same guy again at their 50th high school reunion? That event triggered a cascade of
emotions and had me question my entire life, including the abortion he talked me
into after I asked him to get married. He told me no, “there are people who can fix
this.” He paid for that abortion in 1971 and I had to live with the results.

I was referred to PATH through my local priest in Nashville and went

to a Rachels Vineyard retreat in February 2020. I knew I was I could not see how I
forgiven. Yet, I could not see how I could forgive myself and find

peace over killing my child or forgiving that young man. The retreat could forgive myself

allowed me to say what I thought in a safe place of kindness,

understanding, and compassion. It allowed me to begin the process and find peace...
of finding peace beyond all understanding and compassion. It

allowed me to make my aborted child, Nicholas, a reality and a part

of my family, no longer just a horrific memory.

I am living Divine Mercy Two years later I am now helping others through PATH. I
I never thought would share my truth of the regret, sorrow, pain, remorse and
disfunction abortion caused in my life. I know the abundant
be possible. graces I have been given in my healing and it all began with
a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat by PATH. I am living Divine Mercy
I never thought would be possible. I am eternally thankful
for that weekend and pray that others, no matter how long
ago they had an abortion, find a retreat where they find
healing and community with the wonderful people there.

Written by PATH client, Louise Davis Franklin. She now serves as a PATH volunteer and facilitator

"This is why we do what we do...to continue to
witness the mercy and healing power of Our
Lord, and in turn, we ourselves become
wounded healers."

-Liz Youngs, PATH Program director on her experience of working with Louise

All those seeking healing are welcome to attend our
confidential retreats. Scholarships available, please
inquire if needed. Our next weekend retreat will be
held June 10-12, 2022. Give us a call for more
information at 404-717-5557.

Why We Give

Donor supports PAC in memory of his wife

Richard Fuller came into the PAC family as a donor in 2021.
He was blessed with an amazing wife, Kelly, who sadly lost
her long battle with cancer last year. Before Kelly’s passing,
the couple participated in daily Mass and were active as
Eucharistic Adoration guardians at their parish. They were
involved in other ministry work there together, including
the Respect Life ministry.

While the Fullers were committed and generous donors for

many organizations over the years, it was after Kelly’s

passing that Richard learned more about PAC. When Richard Fuller and his late wife, Kelly.
Richard toured the Roswell clinic, he learned more about

how PAC is making a difference in the community by serving those women and families in need. The Holy

Spirit moved him. It gave him direction as a donor to make a big impact after Kelly’s passing, for a cause

they both cared deeply about.

Richard says, “I learned from meeting Lisa and other staff at the clinic that day, that PAC not only helps save
lives from abortion, but through their PATH programs that are available to men and women, they are
bringing people back to healing from abortion. The impact that PAC continues to have from the work
they do at all their clinics is a reminder for all of us that life is truly such a gift.”

Thank you to our sponsors!

Thanks to our recent supporters:

Thanks so much to local parishes hosting baby bottle fundraisers:

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Sandy Springs
St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, Atlanta
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Dallas
All Saints Catholic Church, Dunwoody
St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, Lilburn
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Alpharetta
Georgia Tech Catholic Center, Atlanta

If you are interested in hosting a baby bottle drive, please go to:
www.pregnancyaidclinic.com/plan-a-baby-bottle

Much gratitude goes out to:

All of the churches, schools and organizations that supported us by hosting

baby supply drives:

Queen of Angels Catholic School, Roswell

Christ the King School 3rd Grade, Buckhead

Fulton County Republican Women

Epiphany Byzantine Catholic Church, Roswell John and Mary
St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church Respect Life, Snellville Franklin Foundation

Heritage Community Foundation, Roswell

Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta

ExSSA USA, Atlanta

Christ Child Society of Atlanta - monthly layettes
St. Catherine of Siena Families Forming Disciples - handmade blankets
All our donors who donate diapers, wipes, and baby supplies

Schools, churches and organizations that supported us monetarily: Thank you to all who donate via our

Regina Caeli Academy - proceeds of their dance fundraiser Amazon wish lists that support PATH

St. Jude Catholic Church - proceeds of the Artsy Market retreats and our Baby Boutique. If you'd
like to donate via Amazon, please visit:
John and Mary Franklin Foundation - $7,500 grant award PATH retreat donations:
Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church - generous monetary

donation bit.ly/PATHwishlist

Knights of Columbus Councils 6352, 9923, and 13217 - generous PAC Baby Boutique donations:

monetary donations bit.ly/PACwishlist

Listen to Did you know that The Quest offers short reflections called Pro-Life Minutes?

Quite literally 60 seconds, these powerful moments are served up as reminders that every life
matters. Do you have a minute for God's message about the sanctity of life?

Reflections can be found here: thequestatlanta.com/pro-life-minutes

Pregnancy Aid Clinic
PO Box 92
Roswell, GA 30077

OUR MISSION:

Operating from the Catholic belief in the sanctity of life, PAC compassionately delivers services and programs created to lift up women, men
and families during moments of uncertainty or grief, through a journey designed to reveal their own dignity and claim their own future.



Upcoming Events

June 2: PATH Virtual Rosary on ZOOM
June 8: PAC ZOOM meeting update on abortion rights
Watch our email updates for date confirmation and registration
June 10-12: Rachel's Vineyard retreat by PATH
June 17-18: Find our booth at the Eucharistic Congress
September 25: Save the Date for our annual Evening for Life

"Praise be to the God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ!
In his great mercy he has given us new birth."

-1 Peter 1:3