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This exhibition of 22 photographs featuring members of the L’Arche Ottawa community is the fruit of a formation program Henrietta Kelemen undertook in 2016-2017 called “Growing in the Mission”. Participants spent intentional time reflecting on the Mission of L’Arche, their personal mission in life and the intersection of the two. In response to the challenge of “announcing” the gift of L’Arche to the wider community, she chose to capture a different facet of community life in her photography. Henrietta sees the phrases that appear beneath the photographs as describing the essence of the Mission of L’Arche becoming a reality, as L'Arche members transform each other in the mutuality of community life, sharing their gifts with each other. Henrietta Kelemen occupies the position of Community Life and Volunteer Coordinator with L'Arche Ottawa. Meet Henrietta and members of L'Arche Ottawa in the Narthex over coffee following the 10 am Mass on Sunday, September 3.

On Saturday, September 9th, from 3 to 5 pm, the L’Arche Ottawa community will celebrate its 45th anniversary in St. Basil’s Parish Hall. Parishioners of St. Basil's are invited! Join friends and family of core members and assistants, founders and community supporters as we reflect on the shared journey that took physical root in September 1972 at St. Basil’s parish. Were you aware that the second L’Arche community in North American began in the former Basilian Fathers residence on Broadview? “Alleluia House” contributed to the momentum that led to the creation of L'Arche communities across Canada and worldwide. St. Basil’s parishioners were the first to welcome community members into their spiritual family. The core members and assistants of L’Arche Ottawa residing in 6 homes, 5 of which are within walking distance of St. Basil’s parish, look forward to receiving parishioners. The reception starts at 3 pm, and concludes with the celebration of the Eucharist at the regular 5:00 pm Mass. This event is one of the highlights in the L'Arche Ottawa calendar year.