SOLEMN VIGIL FOR ALL NASCENT HUMAN LIFE:

SOLEMN VIGIL FOR ALL NASCENT HUMAN LIFE: To mark the beginning of Advent and preparations for Christmas, the Holy Father has invited all dioceses, parishes, religious communities, movements and associations throughout the world to join him in a Solemn Vigil for All Nascent Human Life.  This will be celebrated on first vespers for the First Sunday of Advent. The vigil is to thank God for the Incarnation of his Son and for the gift of Life, and to ask for the Lord's protection over every human being called into existence.  In the Archdiocese of Ottawa, this prayer service will be held at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica on Saturday evening, November 27, 7:00 p.m.  Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J. will preside at this Vespers Liturgy.  All are encouraged to attend.

Vigil for All Nascent Human Life – Saturday, November 27, 2010

On Saturday, November 27th at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate a “Vigil for All Nascent Human Life” coinciding with first vespers of the First Sunday of Advent. The Holy Father has also requested that “all Diocesan Bishops (and their equivalent) of every particular church preside in analogous celebrations involving the faithful in their respective parishes, religious communities, associations and movements.” for more information  http://www.usccb.org/prolife/papalvigil/