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Issue No: VM 232 (2004-14) April 2, 2004 "Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Dave Farrell. He passed away, peacefully and courageously at home, from cancer, on March 29, 2004. We also ask that prayers be raised up to God for all family and many friends of Dave; that they may know the comfort of the Lord during this time of grief." From: Carla Kavanagh Subject:
last week’s Brian’s Story Man,
I hate doing this cause maybe it just doesn't matter. It may not have
been written by a dying boy but it's still a good story. http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/t/theroom.htm "The
Room," the Touching Story Written By a 17-year-old Boy Just Before
His Death-Fiction! "The
Room" was actually written by speaker and author Joshua Harris and
is in his book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye." He says it was
something that he put on paper as the result of a dream he had while in
Puerto Rico for the 1995 Billy Graham Crusade and published in his
magazine the same year. Interestingly, Brian Moore was also real.
He did attend the high school described in the eRumor and lost his life
as the result of a traffic accident shortly after having presented
"The Room" for the meeting of Christian athletes. His
friends and family believed that he had written it and the story about
Brian was passed along to others sincerely. Joshua Harris told TruthOrFiction.com
that he appreciates people getting the facts straight about the origins
of "The Room" but is more concerned that people hear the
message of the story than knowing who actually wrote it. Carla has always had “editing” and “techie” privileges with VM ... I knew that this was fiction, but exactly as Carla had stated, above, it was a good story. Please ensure to go to the following: click here to see what she has prepared for us. I know that many of you are aware of these sites {we have included them as Site of the Week often}, but still read what she has put together so eloquently for us. Staying with this theme - there was a message immediately below this one, that I would like to hear your comments on. Of course the message encourages sending an email to 10 who send to 10 who send to 10 etc. etc. etc.
From:
Gary Brownrigg Subject:
Want Cheaper Gasoline, This
is an oldie that keeps circulating...and occasionally, some creative
people even take the time to edit it [in the US - they write Exxon
& Mobil {did they actually become one?}, and in Canada - PetroCan
& Shell {also merged?}]. My
plan - even before we start to let you all have the copy of the email
{which you all have been forwarded it at least half a dozen times}, is
to open up some conversation on this being able to have any effect. So
what do you think? Can we not buy gas from the BIG companies? Will it
hurt? Click
here to see what the plan is - BUT I AM NOT
encouraging you to email everybody yet!!!!! Email cheapgas@virtualministry.ca Please see Graham's Corner this week for details on a two-part Focus on the Family radio program on discrimination against Christianity that is scheduled to be aired on Wednesday April 7 and Thursday April 8. In Ottawa the Focus program is carried on CHRI (99.1 FM) on weeknights from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. From: Joseph Paul Jim, Could you please use the following announcement in your Virtual Ministry coming up this Friday: There will be a reception following the Easter Vigil at St. Mary's Church. I need help! I need people to bring food, and to help set up and clean up. If you can help, could you please contact by E-Mail at joeypaul@virtualministry.ca Thank you. From: Duke Tran The Pastorale Jeunesse over in Montreal (I am part of the organizing committee) is doing well! ... Fr Pops (founder of "Le Bon Dieu dans la Rue"), Robert Dutton (president of Rona Inc, 22500 employees), Christian Beaulieu (well known speaker in Quebec)... are some of the guest speakers we've had the last couple of weeks
You can check the updated website here /http://www.geocities.com/pastoralejeunesse/ From:
Staples Mike Hi
All: I
know some of you are tired of receiving these reviews of Jesus The
Christ. Please feel free to
delete this or read it. This is the best review I have read to date by a
Professor of Metaphysics at Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum. http://www.catholic.net/movie_reviews/template_article.phtml?channel_id=8&article_id=1162 PAX CARITAS, Mike From: Sheila Trainor Hello everyone! If only you could see how many people are on this list!
I've been working for Action Life (which is Ottawa's educational pro-life organization) since December. One of my tasks is organizing our annual Hike for Life. The hike is our major fundraiser for the year and a lot depends on its success.
The hike consists of either a 5 or 10 km route along the Rideau Canal. We start at St. Patrick's Basilica in the basement and go from there. There's entertainment by an Irish band as well as some Irish dancers. We end the walk with a hot dog lunch with donuts for dessert. Now if you're not a hot dog fan like me that doesn't sound so thrilling, but donuts are always good!
If you're interested in participating what you do is get a pledge form from me. Ask people to sponsor you, show up at St. Pat's on Saturday, April 24th. Registration is from 8am to 10am and the kickoff is at 9am. The hike will officially end around 12pm. We will be walking rain or shine!
I may also need some people to volunteer to do the registrations, help in the kitchen, be at the 2 checkpoints we have along the way, help tie balloons for the kiddies, etc. If you're interested in this please let me know also. Contact: Sheila@virtualministry.ca
I think that's all. If you have any questions please feel free to email back.
Thanks! Sheila "We can never have too much confidence in the good God who is so powerful and so merciful. We obtain from him as much as we hope for." St. Therese of Lisieux
From: John Pacheco Subject:
Bill C-250 Bill
C-250 is about to pass the Senate. That means Canada can no longer be
considered a democracy. We need a MASS grassroots movement for religious freedom. We need "Canadian Freedom Day" on Parliament Hill.
Fight
now or it's over for generations of our children.
It's that simple. Go
to this week’s SITE of the WEEK
http://www.catholic-legate.com/
From: dan gutoskie Subject:
Stop Bill c250 Dear Jim & VM Readers: Perhaps you'll already seen this E-File Lobbyist letter. It's a fast and excellent way to add to the postcard campaign already under way to fight against same-sex marriage and the Hate Crime legislation (Bill C250) pertaining to sexual orientation Dear
Friend ... If you would like to protect our freedom of speech and you
have a few minutes, then please click on the following link to choose
one of our form letters to send to our politicians that are about to
vote on Bill c250. ... Dan Gutoskie {remember to go to dan’s keyboard
on your left menu bar}.
-----Original Message-----From: John
Pacheco -----Original Message-----From: Aidan Reid From:
Mathias Wuhr Subject:
Singles For Christ (SFC) Hi
Jim, Could
you put on the VM that Singles For Christ (part of the Couples For
Christ movement, that is both Catholic, International and Evangelizing)
will be beginning a 13-week Christian Life Program (CLP)...kind of like
the Alpha Program. Saturdays,
1-4 pm, beginning April 17 St.
Theresa's Church, Cartier & Cooper (near City Hall) no cost More
Info on CFC at: www.cfcglobal.org.ph The
CLP helps introduce people to Christian living, and to the community of
SFC. From: Cindy Walker Hello Jim Would you know if anyone is in need of a microwave with the table as well as a solid wood kitchen table with 2 leafs? They can e-mail me at cindywalker@virtualministry.ca
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