National March for Life on Thursday, May 9
On May 9, the Rally (12:30pm) and the March (1:30pm) start at Parliament Hill. Morning Mass is offered at 10am at three Catholic churches downtown: Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Patrick Basilica and St. Clement.
Events organized by Campaign Life Coalition
See marchforlife.ca for full schedule.
Some associated events include:
- May 7 Songs for Life Coffee House
- May 8 Candlelight Vigil
- May 9 Rose Gala with Abby Johnson and Shawn Carney
- May 10 Youth Summit
- May 9-10 Pro-Life Expo at Ottawa Conference & Events Centre
Reserve your seat on a bus from Holy Redeemer parking lot to National March for Life events on May 9.
Book bus reservations online directly with Lifemattersnetwork.ca
Choosing your Bus Options from Holy Redeemer Park-N-Ride
GETTING DOWNTOWN
Bus 1 to St. Patrick Basilica for morning Mass
Bus 2 to Parliament Hill
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO AFTER PARLIAMENT HILL?
Bus 4 to go from Parliament Hill directly to the Rose Dinner Gala location
Bus 4 to return to Holy Redeemer in the afternoon
(Note Bus 3 does not service Kanata)
ATTENDING THE ROSE DINNER GALA?
Bus 5 to depart Holy Redeemer at 5:30pm to go the Rose Dinner Gala
Bus 6 to return to Holy Redeemer after the Rose Dinner Gala
Bus fares: Donation of $20 return per adult (Students and Children and Clergy free). Fares can be paid by e-transfer to [email protected] with comment “March for Life” or paid in cash prior to boarding the bus.
Please be prepared to board the bus at least 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at the Eternal Flame on Parliament Hill
Holy Redeemer Parish has a Pro-Life banner (about 6 feet wide) and need people to carry it during the March on May 9! We will meet near the Eternal Flame on Parliament Hill during the rally (12:30pm) and walk the route together (1:30pm) while displaying the banner. Are you interested in carrying our parish pro-life banner during the National March for Life? Contact Erin at [email protected]
NEW! On-site visit to Birthright of Ottawa, Saturday May 25
- Opportunity to connect in-person with our local crisis pregnancy center
- Please let Ambra or Erin know if you are interested in attending by emailing [email protected]
Mother’s Day Cake Draw
Holy Redeemer’s Pro-Life Ministry is sponsoring a Mother’s Day Cake Draw to recognize and appreciate all mothers. Visit the display in the vestibule to enter your name and phone number on a FREE ballot for a chance to win a Mother’s Day cake.
The draw will take place on Friday, May 10 and the winner will be contacted by phone that day. The winner may pick up the cake at one of the Masses on Saturday, May 11th or Sunday, May 12th.
Watch out for our Father’s Day Cake Draw to celebrate Fathers in June!
God is ALWAYS Thinking of You
Video Message from Fr. Mark Goring
