Gabriel Project Resource Center YOU CAN BE AN ANGEL AND YOUR PARISH CAN BE A HOST OF ANGELS Being an Angel to Theresa When I decided to become an Auxiliary Angel I asked God for help to do his work and I found that I was able to really enjoy my relationship with a lovely girl, Theresa, who just needed a little help. She called the Helpline asking for diapers and formula and I thought I could certainly help with that. After a few days I realized that I could give her a shower. Then with the help of my daughters and friends from Church, I began preparing. One of the ladies made a beautiful cake, another arrived early to help set up and one daughter brought a salad and the other her two little children to play with the mom’s other child. Theresa brought her sister, mom and sister-in-law. Her son stayed home to play with his cousins. She received many lovely gifts, lots of diapers, a car seat and money for a stroller. We all enjoyed meeting her lovely family and had a wonderful time sharing. Whenever I had doubts about my ability to fulfill this ministry I prayed and thanked God for his help with this work of his. My confidence would immediately return and I would begin to enjoy each moment again. One day I called Theresa to see how she was doing and her mom answered saying she was at the hospital and that the doctors were going to induce her. The next day when I phoned, Theresa answered and told me she had had a lovely little girl the night before. She is doing fine and the baby’s three year old big brother says, “Mom, don’t worry, I will watch her for you.” MJ, San Francisco Theresa’s Shower Baby Dae’Shawine Born May 12, 2010 CONTACT INFO The purpose of this website is to help interested persons introduce, implement and execute The Gabriel Project in their geographical area. This site is made available by Fredi D'Alessio, initial coordinator for The Gabriel Project of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Email: fdgabrielproject@gmail.com To this day The Gabriel Project is implemented at the diocesan level, as there is no official national Gabriel Project. Praise God for Cathy McConn and Rex Mosses who co-founded The Gabriel Project in Texas in 1990 (see "History" below). The angel in our icon not only represents the message Archangel Gabriel gave to Mary and we extend to pregnant mothers. He also represents the parish community and our individual parish "angels". He is a symbol of protection, ours and God's. The mother in the icon embraces her child and motherhood with confidence and she too is a symbol of protection. The child in the icon rests peacefully in the arms of mother. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AUXILIARY ANGEL PROGRAM Car Decal Church Signs Collaboration Policy Gabriel Project Brochure Implementing the Project Pregnant? Need Help? (En) Pregnant? Need Help? (Sp) Volunteer Orientation Volunteer Signup Form ANGEL TESTIMONIALS *Called to be an Angel* Being an Angel Being an Angel in multiple ways (Audio) Being an Angel to Theresa Gabriel Project parish ‘angels’ watch over troubled moms, families Parish ‘angels’ embrace struggling mom GABRIEL PROJECTS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY: CLICK HERE WANT TO BRING THE GABRIEL PROJECT TO YOUR AREA? You are welcome to contact me for assistance. Email: fdgabrielproject@gmail.com You can also reach out to pregnant mothers in need outside your local abortion centers. Offer them your Gabriel Project pamphlet (click here for detailed information). Blog at WordPress.com.