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"I was in prison and ye came unto me"
Matt 25: 36

Above all, to be a presence in daily life

        Along with other volunteers, I provide liturgical services at Tanguay Prison.
        Together, we try to meet the human and spiritual needs of the people
         who are incarcerated. For those who wish to be heard, enlightened and
          encouraged, or who want to strengthen their faith in the Lord, it offers them
           a special opportunity to hold a dialogue or to share their experiences with us.

       The Word of God in Matthew 25: 36 explains this presence fully.

    "Ye came unto me"..., so we come to these women.

        Through this presence at Joliette House, we get to know
          each other and once that has happened, needs are expressed and
           services are provided. For example, I will drive a child or teenager
            to the institution so that they can visit their mother. I'll stay there for
          the six hours that the visit lasts.

      For me this is a vital, energizing experience. I learn a great deal from
     these women and it is a joy to come back to them each week.

1- Tanguay House (Provincial correctional institution)
2- Joliette House (Federal correctional institution)

    "At the age of 86, I feel blessed to count among my friends
homeless people, alcoholics, and afflicted people who are
unable to care for themselves. I feel so enriched
       by these contacts: they help me realize the freedom I
      have and experience the joy of sharing, bringing sunshine
             into dark days, giving and receiving with great simplicity,
         and appreciating things that have never before been
           acknowledged. In short, to serve by making people happy
                               with a grateful thanks to the God of life."

  Marguerite
  (514) 528-7412

"In June 2001, we closed our Port Cartier house. Regretfully, we had to leave this mission that was very dear to us"

GOOD-BYE! PORT CARTIER!

We have entrusted "our" Port Cartier to our Lord!
  We had to leave despite all the bonds holding us there!
  Bonds of fraternity with our imprisoned brothers
  Bonds of tenderness with all those hurt children
  Bonds of the Good Shepherd with all those we took in
  and cared for there, and served and consoled!

We have entrusted "our" Port Cartier to our Lord!
    And all those whom we helped,
    And our devoted employees and their knowledge,
    And the sisters from other congregations with their fraternal feeling
    And all our friends whom we entrust to the Heart
    of our Good Shepherd

    We have returned "his" Port Cartier to our Lord!
     We entrust to him these 11 years of a mission of
     GOOD WORKS
     And these women, over 200 of them taken into our hearts
     In the spirit of Rose Virginie

    We confide our regrets to the Heart of Jesus
       But also our thanks for the work accomplished,
       And these waterfront views that were a joy to see,
       And the hope that his Sacred Heart will bear
       new fruit.

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