Lay Conference 2010

Thank you to everyone who attended our 25th Anniversary Lay Conference! We were truly blessed by your presence and participation.

Archbishop Terrence Prendergast presided at mass on Friday evening, and to view his blog with pictures of the event, please click here ›

We will be preparing some of the videos shown at the conference on a DVD, and will make some available on the website. Please check back for more details in the upcoming weeks.


See below for more details of this past event:

A CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR FOR PRIESTS! February 5th and 6th, 2010
This is an exciting time for the Companions of the Cross as we celebrate the Year for Priests in conjunction with our 25th Anniversary as Companions! We want to share our gratitude and joy with our entire community as we honour our Founder, Fr. Bob Bedard, our priests, seminarians, sisters, lay associates, benefactors, and friends.


OUR LAY CONFERENCE INCLUDED:
Friday, February 5, 7:00 – 9:00pm

  • Mass of Thanksgiving: With Archbishop Terrence Prendergast. Prayers of gratitude for God’s blessings and faithfulness.
Saturday, February 6, 8:30 – 5:00pm
  • The Priestly Ministry of St. John Mary Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests
  • 25 Years as Companions of the Cross: Video selections with Reflections from the Founder, Fr. Bob Bedard, CC
  • Testimonies from Priests: My Call to the Companions of the Cross
  • The Priesthood & the Laity
  • Inaugurating the 25th ANNIVERSARY of the Companions of the Cross

 

You are invited to participate by sharing your memories, stories & testimonies! This call for participation will continue throughout the 25th Anniversary Year.
Click here for more details.

  • Video Booth: Share a story about the Companions or send a message to Fr. Bob.
  • Written Stories: Contribute written stories and testimonies of how the Companions touched your life.
  • Pictures: Bring your favourite pictures of Fr. Bob to share! A scanner will be present if you would like to contribute to the Companions of the Cross collection of photography.

LOCATION: Tudor Hall, 3750 Bowesville Road, Ottawa

TO REGISTER: Only $40.00 per person (includes catered lunch, coffee breaks)
To register please call Mary Lauzon or Linda O’Donnell at 613.728.3175 (1.866.885.8824). Or, send your name, address, and phone number, along with a cheque payable to Companions of the Cross for the number of tickets you require.
Mail to: Companions of the Cross, 199 Bayswater Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 2G5

Download the 25th Anniversary Lay Conference 2010 Poster! Lay Conference Poster PDF

We will conclude our celebrations on Saturday night with Youth Fest 2010. Be sure to invite all the high school age members of your families!!

For more information call Mary Lauzon:
613-728-3175 (Local)
1-866-885-8824 (Toll free)

 

 

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