Summary of this Issue

Details on the January 6^th Pope Benedict announcement naming 22 new Cardinals including a Canadian.

Link to a voice file of a compelling interview with Archbishop Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada.

Details on some of the episodes of Fr. Barron’s “Catholicism” DVD series.

Broadcast schedule of some “Catholicism” episodes to be transmitted on WPBS TV which can be picked up in the Ottawa area.

Slideshow of a beautiful Pro-life Mass which took place at Saint Patrick’s Basilica in December.

Article on a huge Pro-life caravan and legislative victories in the Philippines.

Upcoming Events of Note:

• Friday January 13^th (7:00 PM), Frassati Catholic Fellowship meeting at Saint Patrick’s Basilica.

• January 13^th to January 15^th Ottawa Men’s Retreat at Maison Notre Dame de la Providence.

• Saturday January 28^th (at 9:00 AM) next Pro-life Mass will take place at St. John the Apostle Parish.

• Saturday February 4th (6:30 PM) Maryvale Academy 6^th Annual Dinner Gala at the Hellenic Centre.

• Saturday February 11th (7:00 PM), Michael Coren talk at Saint Patrick’s Basilica.

 [Details provided below]

Pope Benedict names 22 new Cardinals

At his Angelus audience on January 6, the Pope announced that a consistory will be held on February 18, and named the 22 prelates who will receive red hats, including Archbishop Thomas Collins of Toronto.

Click HERE for details.

Priests for Life Canada interview with
Archbishop Gérald Cyprien Lacroix,
Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada

To start off the year 2012, Priests for Life Canada interviewed the Most Rev. Archbishop Gérald Cyprien Lacroix in a one-hour radio/internet show. Father Tom Lynch, head of Priests for Life Canada conducts a compelling dialogue with the Archbishop where the state to the Church in Canada is discussed in a realistic and hopeful fashion.

To listen to this powerful interview, click HERE.

This is also available via the Priests for Life Website (click on Pro-Life Hour)

Read related LifeSite News article: Culture of life is winning, says Canadian Primate

Catholicism series on WPBS TV

WPBS TV  (Watertown, NY) will be showing four episodes of Fr. Robert Barron's Catholicism series on Sundays from 4 to 5 pm, from January 8 to January 29.  (These are the four episodes that were not shown on EWTN or Salt and Light TV).

In this moving and epic documentary series, Father Barron tells the story of Catholicism around the world – using art, architecture, literature, music and all the riches of the Catholic tradition.   WPBS TV is carried on Rogers Cable in Ottawa on channels 64 (digital cable) and 97 (analogue cable).

Sun. Jan. 8: 4:00 p.m.
“Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man”

Sun.  Jan. 15: 4:00 p.m.
“That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought: The Ineffable Mystery of God”

Sun. Jan. 22: 4:00 p.m
“Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast:  Mary, the Mother of God”

Sun. Jan 29 4:00 p.m.
“The Indispensable Men:  Peter, Paul, and the Missionary Adventure”

Link to website for Fr. Barron's Catholicism series: http://www.catholicismseries.com/

Note: the complete DVD series can be purchased at the Saint Patrick Basilica Gift Shop.

Slideshow of Prolife Mass at Saint Patrick’s Basilica 

Here is a link to a slideshow of the beautiful Pro-life Mass which took place at Saint Patrick’s Basilica on Saturday December 10^th (Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7klOeb6Z2Og

These Masses are held in a different Parish every month for the intention of a Pro-life Centre in Ottawa. Each Mass is followed by a reception organized by the Sisters of The Queenship of Mary Community. This is a wonderful opportunity for Pro-lifers to get together. The next such Mass will take place at St John the Apostle Parish on January 28^th – see details below.

Huge Pro-life caravan and legislative victories in the Philippines

Filipino pro-lifers came together to launch the “National Marian Pilgrimage for Life: NO to RH Bill, NO to Same-Sex Unions” – a seven-day caravan of prayers and sacrifices organized by Human Life International (HLI) which spanned almost the whole country from December 5-11.

Click HERE to read more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FRASSATI CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP Meeting
Friday January 13^th – Saint Patrick’s Basilica

FRASSATI CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP is a group of adults aged 24-39 seeking to deepen our faith with friends, under the patronage of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Next meeting: January 13th, 7 pm, Saint Patrick's Basilica scavi (basement). There will be a Rosary followed by a showing of the first episode of Fr. Robert Barron's "Catholicism" series.

Info: Mark (613-248-1037); frassati.fellowship@gmail.com or http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/home.php?sk=group_13761992051.

Ottawa Men’s Retreat  (January 13 - 15, 2012)

Theme: Divine Mercy & the Heart of Christ - Scriptural Symbols
Where: Maison Notre Dame de la Providence
1754 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans (corner Forest Valley Dr.)
Cost: Weekend all inclusive is $180 

Retreat Master: Fr. Peter Monty

A Jesuit priest for more than 40 years, Fr. Monty’s primary ministry has been with deaf people throughout Canada. The focus of our retreat will be the importance of visual symbols, as learned in this ministry. 

Arrive: Friday evening, January 13th @7:30 pm.
Ends: Sunday, January 15th @1:00 pm. 

Spend a peaceful weekend with other Catholic men, of all ages. Learn more about your Catholic faith, pray, be inspired and be renewed. 

For Information Contact:
Retreat coordinator - Ed O’Connell: 613-521-6851
[E-mail: ed-oconnell@sympatico.ca]

Pro-life Mass Saturday January 28^th 09:00 AM – St. John the Apostle Parish 

PRAYING FOR AN END TO ‘THE CULTURE OF DEATH’ 

The next Mass on our Pilgrimage Journey
to pray for the establishment of a Pro-Life Centre in Ottawa takes place
on Saturday January 28 at 9:00 am at St John the Apostle Parish, 2340 Baseline Rd
Main Celebrant– Father Tom Riopelle 

Join us after Mass for refreshments provided by the
Sisters of The Queenship of Mary              

Directions by car: When travelling Hwy 417 exit at Greenbank (exit #129)
Go South at Greenbank. Follow Greenbank Road to Baseline Road, turn left. The church is on the right, not far past Pinecrest Cemetary. 

Directions by bus: Bus #118 stops along Baseline Road.
For more information, phone OC Transpo at 613-741-4390

Please note that the Pilgrimage continues:
February 25, 2012: St. Elizabeth Parish, 1303 Leaside Avenue at 10:00 am

Saturday February 4^th: Maryvale Academy 6th Annual Dinner Gala

We are hosting our 6th annual Maryvale Academy dinner and auction on Feb 4, 2012 at the Hellenic Centre (1315 Prince of Wales Drive). The theme this year is "Love Endures Forever".

If you have attended before you know how delightful the evening will be, and if you never have attended now is your chance.

Click HERE for more details.

If you would like to order tickets please call Maryvale Academy at 613-321-2186.

Saturday February 11^th: talk by Michael Coren at Saint Patrick’s Basilica

Why Catholics are Right: Michael Coren, author and commentator, will speak in the Scavi (basement) at Saint Patrick’s Basilica, Ottawa, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, 11 February 2012 on the subject of his recently published book.

Copies of Mr. Coren’s book of that title will be available for purchase. The author will also be available to sign previously purchased copies of his work.