Helpers at the March for Life - Ottawa

For the second year now, the Helpers maintained a prayerful presence at the Human Rights Monument on Elgin St. during the March for Life.

Pictures from our Rosary Procession - April 9th, 2011

Today was the Helpers of God's Precious Infants (Ottawa-Gatineau) first Pro-Life Mass and Rosary Procession.

A huge thanks to all who came out. What a blessing it was to be praying together for the end of abortion.

Here are some pictures:

Pro-Life Mass and Rosary Procession – April 9th, 2011

The Helpers of God's Precious Infants (Ottawa-Gatineau) invite you to participate in our first Pro-Life Mass and Rosary Procession on Saturday April 9^th, 2011.

Holy Mass, celebrated by Fr. Daryl Kennedy, will begin at 8 am at St. Patrick's Basilica (corner of Kent and Nepean Streets). Following Mass there will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Those who can't join us in the procession are welcome to stay at the church for Eucharistic Adoration. During that time, a Rosary procession will proceed to the abortion facility at 65 Bank Street (about 6 blocks away). We will then return to the church for the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Refreshments will follow in the scavi.

This is a pro-life procession with recitation of the Holy Rosary. It is not a protest.

This Lenten sacrifice will help us grow closer to God by experiencing the mystery of His Cross. By denying ourselves comfort in the morning, we will better find out what Calvary is like. Praying for the unborn in this public way will also help us to clearly realize Christ's personal love for each one of us, and know the joy of having responded to His call.

In doing this, we also learn to pray, offer penances, abandon the results of our labours to God, and recognize that it is God's power and love which will overcome the evil of abortion and soften hearts.

Download the poster (.pdf) by clicking on the image:

International Day of the Unborn

Since there won't be an official 40 Days for Life Campaign in Ottawa this Lent, the Helpers of God's Precious Infants (Ottawa-Gatineau would like to invite you to join us in a Lenten initiative.

Come and pray with us, between 8 am and 5 pm, at the abortuary (65 Bank St., Ottawa) on Friday March 25th,2011, the Feast of the Annunciation and also the International Day for the Unborn Child. We invite each parish and church group to provide a prayerful presence for one hour (or more) during that day.

This is an opportunity for a Lenten sacrifice that will help us grow closer to God by experiencing the mystery of His Cross. By denying ourselves comfort, we will better find out what Calvary is like.
Praying for the unborn in this public way will also help us to clearly realize Christ's personal love for each one of us, and know the joy of having responded to His call.
In doing this, we also learn to pray, offer penances, abandon the results of our labors to God, and recognize that it is God's power and love which will overcome the evil of abortion and soften the hearts of those who participate
We encourage all Christians to make a special effort on March 25th to come and pray for the unborn.
To download the poster, click on the image :

Countdown to 40 Days for Life

September 22nd - October 31st

• Next 40 Days for Life campaign runs from September 22 to October 31.
• Ottawa Campaign for 12 hour periods, 7 am to 7 pm each day of the campaign.
• Most visible component - peaceful payer vigil across from Ottawa's abortion facility at 65 Bank Street.

Key dates:
September 21^st - 7:00 pm -St. Patrick’s Basilica

Kick-off Mass - St. Patrick’s Basilica at 7:00 pm followed by a candle-light procession to Abortion facility at 65 Bank Street (Ground Zero).

October 14^th - 7:00 pm - Ground Zero

Mid Point Rally at Ground Zero starting at 7:00 pm.

October 31^st - 7:00 pm - Ground Zero

Closing Rally - Celebrate another successful 40 Days Campaign… starts 07:00 pm at Ground Zero – more details to follow.

For more info or to help contact Campaign Life Coalition at 613-729-0379.

Ottawa Web site: http://www.40daysforlife.com/ottawa/

More general info on 40 Days for Life: http://www.40daysforlife.com/

Now's the time to be thinking -- and praying --
about how you can be a part of this life-saving/ culture changing effort.

September 22nd - October 31st Next 40 Days for Life

September 22nd - October 31st

Next 40 Days for Life campaign runs from September 22 to October 31.

Ottawa Campaign for 12 hour periods, 7 am to 7 pm each day of the campaign.

Most visible component - peaceful payer vigil across from Ottawa's abortion facility at 65 Bank Street.

Monday September 13th at 7:00 PM: Information Session in the Scavi (basement) of Saint Patrick's Basilica (corner of Kent and Nepean)

Tuesday September 21st at 7:00 PM: kick-off Mass at St. Patrick's Basilica - followed by a procession to the abortion facility on Bank St.

For more info or to help contact Campaign Life Coalition at 613-729-0379.

Ottawa Web site: http://www.40daysforlife.com/ottawa/

More general info on 40 Days for Life: http://www.40daysforlife.com/

Now's the time to be thinking -- and praying --
about how you can be a part of this life-saving/ culture changing effort.

Crossroads Walkers in Ottawa

I received the following information from Campaign Life Coalition :

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Crossroads - Taking Steps to Save Lives

Walking across Canada for Pro-life – a group of six young Catholic adults

Beginning on May 22 in Vancouver BC. Arriving in Ottawa on the weekend of August 14th

Welcome them on Parliament Hill on Sat. Aug. 14, noon – at the flame

Welcome Reception - Meet them at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, 95 Somerset Street West, in the basement hall at 1:30 pm

Come and support these courageous champions for LIFE

For more information on their schedule while in Ottawa, call Campaign Life Coalition at 613-729-0379

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They will also be at the abortuary at 65 Bank St. on August 13th at noon for some time of prayer. Please join them and the Helpers who will be present praying and sidewalk counselling.