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March for Life, Ottawa May 9, 2013The March for Life this year at Ottawa attracted 25,000 people from all across Canada. By thetime, the chants of the crowd, Hey Hey, Ho Ho abortion got to go rent the air, Ottawa hadrecorded the largest gathering ever for March for life at the Parliament Hill. The crowd comprising80% youth was a showcase once again for projecting the gift of life that needs to be nurtured at alltimes. This year the March was enriched by the presence of 12 Bishops - His Eminence ThomasCardinal Collins, Archbishop Terrence Prendergast of Ottawa, Archbishop Gerald Lacroix, Primate of Canada and Archbishop ofQuebec City, Archbishop Brendan O'Brien of Kingston, Archbishop Christian Lepine of Montreal, Bishop Damphousse ofAlexandria-Cornwall, Bishop John S. Pazak C.Ss.R, Bishop of the Catholic Slovaks,Bishop Vincent Nguyen of Toronto, BishopRonald P. Fabbro C.S.B of London, Bishop Noel Simard of Valleyfield Quebec, Bishop Nicola De Angelis of Peterborough,Bishop James Matthew Wingle,over 35 priests, the Sisters of life and the Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate. Some of the 30

Parliamentarians who were gathered at the Hill with their families, paid glowing tributes to those who had fought the evils ofabortion and those that made possible the tremendous strides made by the pro-life movement.

March for Life Youth Banquet :The Gethsemane Youth were exuberant with theirmusic at the Youth Banquet. Archbishop Gerald Lacroix while addressing the young peoplechallenged them to stand up and do all you can to respect life.The National March for LifeYouth Conference with over 1000 participants kicked off on Friday morning with a 7:30 AMMass with Fr. Paul Burchat of Madonna House Lay Apostolate. Fr. Burchat delivered a soulsearching homily that let the young people know what they were up against in the fight againstabortion and what they could do to make a difference. Regarding prayer Fr. Burchat said:You cant do this the fight against abortionwithout the grace of God. You cant beeffective in this field without Jesus by your side, because Jesus Christ is your best friend.

Family Renewal Conference by Fr.Joby Kachapilly Oct 2013Come with your family and friends to attend and witness the healing presenceof our God at the Family Renewal Conference led by Fr. Joby Kachapilly V.C.,

Director, Divine Retreat Ashram, Faridabad, India . Date: October 25 to 27,2013. Venue: Anapilis Hall, 2185 Stavebank Road, Mississauga, Ontario,L5C 1T3.Visitwww.prayergroup.cafor more details.

Chicago Retreat

Live-in retreat

Sisters of Life at Gethsemane :Gethsemane Ministries was privilegedto have the Sisters of Life Rev Sr. Catharine Marie and Rev Sr. Kateri sharetheir experiences at the adults and youth prayer services. Seeing theenthusiasm and joy in the work that the Lord had put into their hearts- ofsaving the unbornone could perceive that these sisters are truly saints livingin our midst.

Prune us OLord ! In John 15:1-2 the Lord says, I am the real vine, and my Father is the gardener. He breaks off everybranch in me that does not bear fruit, and he prunes every branch that does bear fruit, so that it will be clean and bear more fruit.

We all need to grow in the Lord and need his pruning. In June, the Church celebrates the feasts of Corpus Christi and SacredHeart of Jesus. It is a perfect combination wherein Jesus gives us his precious body, blood and divine heart for our salvation.Habemus Papam! Our beloved Pope Francis brings great joy to the 1.2 billion Catholics by his holiness, humility, and simplicity.We believe that his personal example of holiness, prayer and obedience to the Catholic Churchsteachings will bring a greater revival in the faith, especially in this year of Faith.

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June 2013 Issue 0004.0613The Gethsemane Newsletter

Personal Testimonies To The Power Of Prayer

Our Weekly Prayer Meeting and fellowship is held at:

St. Basil the Great Catholic School, 20 Starview Lane, North York, ON M9M 3B2 (Near Weston Rd and 401).

In English and Malayalam: Friday 07.30PM

WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEWSLETTER?We will be happy to hear from you. Feel free to contribute articles, testimonies and your feedback at the prayer meetingor email Agnello Desa at agnello.desa@utoronto.ca, Stan Rodrigo at stan.rodrigo@gmail.comor Veena Pinto atpintoveena24@yahoo.ca.email: gethsemaneministries@yahoo.ca |www.gethsemaneministries.com|Prayer Requests 24-Hour Prayer Line:905-789-9909

Aloma Cotinho: Praise the Lord! I want to give thanks to my Jesus, the greatest Divine Healer who healed me of my diabetes. Ihave been suffering for many years. I developed gestational diabetes during my last pregnancy and it worsened over the years. Eachtime I went to the doctor to do my blood glucose test every 3 months, I would come home feeling very upset as my sugar level wasvery high. Subsequently, my doctor put me on medication. I was very frustrated and really struggled with this disease. I was afraid toeat many foods. Last March 2012, when the Divine retreat team came here, I really begged Jesus to heal me and a few days later, forthe first time I felt a very strong conviction in my heart that Jesus would hear my prayer. Although I was a little worried, I stoppedtaking my medication, trusting fully in my Jesus. Within the past year, I went for three blood tests and I was thrilled when I passedall the 3 tests and my doctor told me to discontinue all medication. This is truly a miracle! The Book of Wisdom 16:12 says:No medicine or ointment cured them. They were restored to health by your Word O Lord! Praise the Lord!

Berna Jayan: I want to thank you all for your prayers. Its only because of prayers, I am sustained. Praise the Lord. I survived an accidentwithout a scratch on Tuesday night Feb 26 while returning home after Bible study. I was crossing the 407 freeway bridge after the 9thLine on Britannia going west bound to Milton. I was going down the slope at 40 kmph when suddenly my car began to fishtail spin and Ilost control of the vehicle. To avoid the traffic on the left, I swerved to the right and landed on the rails of the bridge. I tried so hard toreverse but in vain. Thank God I did not go over the bridge. Also, thank God that my Mom was not with me as she usually comes with meto the Bible Study. I thought I hit the railings and sat in the car trying to call home and a few friends not knowing that the front wheelswere over the railing. A couple of good Samaritans stopped by to check if I was ok and needed help. They called 911. The weather wasvery bad. It was slashing wet heavy snow and the visibility was getting bad. There were no lights as it was around10:15pm. Our Lordworked it all out for me and I am safe.

Nadia Masucci :In early December 2012, my doctor recommended that I have a pelvic ultrasound done as part of my annual physicalexamination. The ultrasound results came back a bit alarming from my doctor, suggesting that I have an ovarian cyst that according to my

doctor looked troubling. There was concern since I had battled breast cancer 3 years prior. I had a second ultrasound andthe testscame back with the same result and so I was referred to a gynecologist. I called my Spiritual Director Fr. Shane, who was in India andshared my situation with him. We prayed together and afterwards he was prompted to tell me to entrust my entire situation toOurBlessed Mother and to continually pray the Memorare. I prayed the Memorare Prayer a hundreds times. As days passed, I wasscheduled once again for more testing from the gynecologist. When the results were in, the doctor looked at me and smiled saying

everything is normal and the cyst that was of concern is completely gone. To Him I give all the glory and praise not only for thephysical healing, but for the continual spiritual healing as I strive to grow in holiness, so that one day I may rest in the bosom of our Abba.

Children s Catechism on FridaysWe have three volunteers and the

Heralds of the Gospel, teaching Catechismto the little children at our weekly Fridayprayer service. Please bring your little

children so that they will learn about ourCatholic faith and be blessed.

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ivine Tv: Divine Vision Network from Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor, Indiawhich is broadcast from the US, is now available in Canada. You can also watchDivine TV online. For more information, visit www.dvnonline.org. Mailing Address:

Divine Vision Network,1791 O.G. Skinner Dr, Suite. D, West Point, GA 31833 USA.

Youth Summer Camp

Aug 8 -11, 2013 - Riverview Camp, Pefferlaw, ON.We invite all youth to come and join Gethsemane Youth for an exhilarating camp filledwith lots of fun, games and laughter..This camp is different from the mundane activitiesof a secular camp. We have the daily sacraments including celebration of the Eucharist,reconciliation and adoration . Come and listen to the testimonials of how the camp haschanged the lives of many youth. Visitwww.prayergroup.cafor details.

Gethsemane Family Picnic SundayAug 11, 2013 - Riverview Camp, Pefferlaw.You are invited with your family and friends to our annual Gethsemane family picnic fora summer day of fun. A number of activities have been planned for the adults, youth andthe young at heart. The camp will culminate in the celebration of Holy Mass.

We invite all youth and young adults to joinour vibrant Gethsemane Youth Ministry asthey celebrate Our Lord Jesus, at theirweekly Fellowship at the same venue. Alsocheck out our Gethsemane Youth Ministryon Facebook.

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