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Pro-Life
MinistriesEvangelium Vitae
The Pro-Life Ministry will be reading and discussing the encyclical Evangelium Vitae (Gospel of Life) by John Paul II over the next few months during our monthly meetings. If you are interested, please join us. Contact Ambra 613-271-1264 or email prolife.hrparish@gmail.com for information.
Quote of Note, from the Introduction
"By his incarnation the Son of God has united himself in some fashion with every human being." This saving event reveals to humanity not only the boundless love of God who "so loved the world that he gave his only Son" (Jn 3:16), but also the incomparable value of every human person. (Evangelium Vitae, Introduction, Section 2)
Link to the encyclical Evangelium Vitae from the Vatican website:
40 Days for Life
September 23 - November 1, 2026
A call to action!
Be a voice for the voiceless! Beseech Heaven for an end to abortion through participation in:
- Prayer
- Fasting
- A peaceful all-day vigil at the SW corner of Bank and Queen Streets, outside the bubble zone near the abortion facility.
- Community outreach
Holy Redeemer’s Vigil Day: Thursday October 8 from 7AM – 5PM
Come and witness what we believe: Human life is sacred and everyone has a right to life.
The babies and parents need us and the souls of the little aborted ones are counting on us.
This week we are called to do everything we can to protect and love the unborn:
Will I take time to pray, fast, participate in a vigil and do community outreach during the 40 days for Life to protect and love the unborn?
Life Chain
Life Chain is an opportunity to share positive pro-life messages by holding signs and praying silently near high visibility traffic intersections.
There are over 375 Life Chain locations across Canada.
Our two locations are:
- at the intersection of Eagleson and Hazeldean with Father Paul;
- and at our family friendly location in front of the church with Father Ambrose.
Come and join us on Sunday, October 4 from 2 to 3PM
Natural Family Planning
September 26, 2026 Raquel Farrar will present at a location TBD, organized by Life Matters Network.
Healing After an Abortion
November 1, 2026 Informative introduction to post-abortion healing, presented by Project Rachel at St. John's parish in Perth, Ontario. More information coming soon.
Project Rachel Fall Retreat
St. Mary's Refuge, November 13-15, 2026 Watch the church bulletin for information.
CLC Christmas Cake Sales
Early December, 2026 Support Campaign Life Coalition, the Canadian pro-life hub for major events and significant initiatives to defend the sanctity of human life.
Playpen Fundraiser for Birthright Ottawa
February 2027 Contribute useful items for infants and babies and new moms or donate financially
Dignity of Human Life Sunday
February 7, 2027 Archbishop Marcel Damphousse designates Dignity of Human Life Sunday throughout our diocese for reflection on pro-life concerns and offers a timely message each year. Details for 2027 to follow, as they become available.