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"Can we reasonably have a dream of a world where people, whatever their race, religion, culture, abilities, or disabilities, whatever their education or economic situation, whatever their age or gender, can find a place and reveal their gifts?"
~Jean Vanier~

Banquet - Friday Mach 2, 2012

Thank you to all those who could celebrate with us !

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Mary Patricia Mulvey

After a short illness, Mary passed away at University Hospital on Friday, February 3rd, 2012, at the age of 58. Predeceased by her parents Stewart and Alice Mulvey. Survived by her brother Richard and sister Frances (Wayne Theilade). Dear Aunt Mary to Camille, Jessica, Leah, Sarah, Meghan, and Heather. Will be deeply missed by all her friends at L'Arche London, especially Corrine, Martha and Janet. Will also be missed by her many cousins.

In memory of Mary, donations may be made to L'Arche London.

Melissa shows her art at Queens Park

L�Arche London breathes art...

7 of the L'Arche London artists participated with the other Ontario communities in an exhibit at the Lieutenant Governor's suit at Queens Park and is available for public viewing from June to November, for information about the exhibit and how to visit go to www.larcheontario.org/art-show .

Artshow Slideshow - L'Arche Ontario from L'Arche Ontario on Vimeo.

If you are interested in a unique piece call us at 519- 641- 2262

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Toinette Parisio

Fred Soplet Humanitarian Award

The Ontario Association for Developmental Educators has awarded Toinette Parisio, our community leader, the 2011 Fred Soplet Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes the work of persons who have demonstrated a high level of commitment and compassion for people with developmental disabilities.

Toinette attended the conference with Peter to accept the award.

Congratulations Toinette!

JEAN VANIER: A TIME TO CELEBRATE

On September 10, 2008, Jean Vanier turns 80 years old. lt is hard to believe, given Jean's seemingly boundless energy, as he travels the world and continues to inspire us through his words and actions.
          What a gift and blessing he has been for so many! I regularly meet people who tell me that they attended a session with him back in 1979 and they still remember his words, the impact of his person, and his ability to bring life and hope to a broken and divided world. His history with L'Arche illustrates this gift and blessing.
          In 1964, the late Father Thomas Philippe, a Dominican priest, invited Jean Vanier to settle in Trosly, near Paris, to live with two men with developmental disabilities. The group chose a small broken-down home and called it L'Arche. "This later became the name of the International Federation of L'Arche, which today encompasses 130 communities in 30 countries around the globe.
          In 1968, Foi et Portage (Faith and Sharing) was born. This community provides a place where people meet monthly for a day of prayer and everyone is welcome. In 1971, with Marie-Helene Mathieu, Jean founded Foi et Lumiere (Faith and Light), a movement which gathers people with a handicap, their family and friends for sharing, celebration and prayer. There are currently more than 1000 Foi et Lumiere communities in the world.
          Over the years Jean has touched many through his numerous writings. Yet it is not what he has done that stands out�it is who he is, his faithfulness to the call he received, and his ability to remind us of God's love for each of us, particularly those who more readily accept and live with brokenness.
          Jean's greatest gift throughout his life has been his life-giving spirit. People feel drawn to him, want to be close to him and listen attentively to his stories. The themes of his stories remain constant: they are stories of broken people finding their worth in loving relationships that transform. His stories point to the truth that God loves each and every one of us, weak and strong, broken and whole.
          "The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone." Jean Vanier decided to make his home with the rejected stone and today he continues to share his life with people with developmental disabilities. His gifts of welcome, openness and being young-at-heart are gifts he has received from those who have shared his life. In the midst of those on whom our society places little
value, Jean Vanier's gifts have flourished. Happy birthday Jean! Thank you for being a brother who walks with us and who has the courage to stay on the life-giving path.

Raphael Amato
L'Arche Ottawa, www.larche.ca

The Globe and Mail's Ian Brown visited Trosly-Breuil, the village in France where Jean Vanier lives, to begin a public and ongoing dialogue with the founder of L'Arche.