40 Days for Life
Fall 2010 / Ottawa
Summary of the Fall 2010 40 Days for Life Campaign
October 31st: Closing Rally
· 6:00 pm at Ground Zero
(across from 65 Bank Street) Hymns, music & great speakers – Ruth Lobo, Doris Gagnon & others.
· Followed by candlelight procession from Ground Zero to Saint Patrick’s Basilica.
7:00 Vespers Service at Saint Patrick’s Basilica presided by Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, followed by a reception.
Mid-Point Rally on Thursday October 14th starting at 7:00 PM at Ground Zero (across from 65 Bank Street)…
I added Stan Siok' excellent Summary of 40 Days for Life Mid-Point Rally to my blog at the link below
Annunciation of the Lord Parish
2414 Ogilvie Road,
Gloucester ON map
Rosary for Life
Wednesday October 20th
6:45pm.in the Church
Please join us as we pray the Joyful Mysteries for Life
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Friday Morning Rosary
Good Shepherd Parish
3092 Innes Road
Gloucester Ontario map
for the Month of October
Sponsored by the Legion of Mary
Our Lady of Guadalupe Praesidium
Beginning at 8:30 am ( before mass at 9:00 am)
Our prayers will be offered
for the success of the 40 Days for Life Campaign
and for an end to abortion
40 Days for Life inaugural Mass and rally
The 40 Days for Life campaign was launched Tuesday September 21st (Feast of St. Mathew) with an uplifting Mass at Saint Patrick’s Basilica with close to 300 faithful present. Fr. Richard Siok, Rector of the Basilica, gave a reflective homily. He offered insights into the relevance of Christ’s words to the Pharisees “I desire mercy, not sacrifice” to the Pro-life cause. He also presented practical advice on how to argue against pro-abortion advocates from a human-rights perspective.
The Mass was followed by a candlelight procession and rally to Bank Street in front of the abortion mill…
The Archbishop’s Example
Archbishop Prendergast gave all Catholics an example of involvement in the 40 Days for Life Campaign. In his blog entry during the fall 2009 campaign, he stated” Many different projects characterize the life of God's people in Ottawa. One of those that is an extraordinary witness to Christians embracing a culture of life is witnessing to life publicly, outside most people's comfort zone….One such occasion is the "40 Days for Life"
To see the Archbishop’s involvement in the previous 40 Days for Life Campaign, click HERE
Media Coverage:
Pope Benedict Sends Greetings to 40 Days For Life Campaign
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/sep/10092402.html
Operations Report:
a. The Crèche and Info Bin will be placed at the Ground Zero Vigil site (across from 65 Bank Street) every day. They will be delivered by Paul Lauzon from Campaign Life Coalition every morning shortly after 7:00 AM, and picked up after 7:00 PM. There is no need for people doing the Vigil between 6:00-7:00 PM to remain guarding the Bin.
Contents of plastic bin:
The bin contains:
Sign-up book: please just provide the date, time and your initials (no names or phone numbers)
Extra signs,
Instructions for Vigilers
Crisis Pregnancy help phone numbers, as well as nearby locations of these Centers
Other items
Stan Siok
English Parish Coordinator, 40 Days for Life
Please be sure to send your testimonies and stories to share with other vigil participants.
It helps foster unity and we all draw strength from such reports.
Key dates:
September 21st: Kick-off Mass St. Patrick's Basilica at 7:00 pm followed by a candle-light procession to the Abortion facility at 65 Bank Street (Ground Zero).
October 14th: Mid Point Rally at Ground Zero starting at 7:00 pm.
October 31st: Closing Rally - Celebrate another successful 40 Days for Life Campaign…. starts 07:00 pm at Ground Zero - more details to follow.
Resources:
Online info: http://www.40daysforlife.com/ottawa/
International Website: http://www.40daysforlife.com/
For insights into the 40 Days for Life Campaign, click on COUNTDOWN, This site includes a link to an inspiring one-hour conference-call
More info see your Parish Rep, or Campaign Life Coalition: 613-729-0379
Email: 40daysottawa@gmail.com
Stan Siok
English Parish Coordinator, 40 Days for Life