The Knights of Columbus POP Council 11716 and the POP Respect Life Ministry would like to thank the Prince of Peace Parish leadership and parishioners for the wonderful support of the recent K of C Aid and Support After Pregnancy (ASAP) fundraiser for Mater Filius (“Mother-Child”) of East Plano. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of many POP parishioners and the POP Respect Life Ministry, the event was a great success. All the funds raised have gone directly to Mater Filius of East Plano. Mater Filius in East Plano, founded by Prince of Peace parishioners, has two residences for pregnant women with no other means of support. Mater Filius puts into action the pro-life message of our Catholic faith by providing housing and other important support for pregnant women in need. You can learn more about Mater Filius at https://www.materfiliusdallas.org.
Our prayers for a successful fundraiser were certainly answered but a greater blessing occurred the first day after our ASAP weekend. On Monday August 14th, a beautiful healthy girl was born to one of the mothers living at Mater Filius in East Plano. In this photo, you will see baby Sarah being held by Marthalicia Burkle, co-founder of Mater Filius in East Plano and a Prince of Peace parishioner. This beautiful picture is a wonderful manifestation of the important pro-life efforts implemented every day at Mater Filius and supported by the Prince of Peace Parish community.
You can still contribute to the ASAP fundraiser for Mater Filius if you wish. Checks may be written payable to Mater Filius and mailed directly to Mater Filius at 5061 Bridge Creek Drive Plano, TX 75093.
