Issue No:  VM 233 (2004-15) April 13, 2004

Hello Folks ... Today {Tuesday April 13} is the funeral for Jeanne Fox.

From: Gloria Winn  
I received a call from Madonna House, Ottawa today. Martha let me know that Jeanne Fox, the Director of Madonna House, Combermere had a serious stroke on Sunday and died this morning.

Please pass this information to anyone who you think might have known her or are involved with Madonna House.

May her memory be eternal!  Gloria

Bill C-250 {the dangerous legislation which seeks to criminalize free speech and quash religious freedom} click here for the news about the rally; how to contact your MP; the ad for the rally; and a few links and articles.... Our Brother Aidan Reid needs bodies to help with this event - next Saturday ... don’t stand there and watch somebody do what you can... PRAY - LORD IS IT YOUR WILL FOR ME TO HELP?

From: Josette Attia  
Subject: Women of Bethany


Jim is it possible to put a notice on your Virtual Ministry web site for Women of Bethany? I know your e-mail reaches many many people so I thought if it is feasible can you put the following:

You are invited to join us to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Women of Bethany. Saturday May 29, 2004, from 10:a.m. to 10:00 p.m. St. Patrick Church, Fallowfield, 15 Steeple Hill Crescent, Nepean. Cost is $45.00 includes Lunch and Dinner, Mass, Testimonials, guests speakers, Prizes, Live concert after dinner, English afternoon tea and much more. Please come and let's thank the Lord together for all his goodness and love through the years for the hundreds of women who attended Women of Bethany events. For further information please call Mary Sheridan at (613) 224-0284.

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GRAHAM’S CORNER: Please see Graham's Corner this week for information on upcoming program's on the Food for Life TV program, including a talk by Fr. Bob Bedard on discerning God's will and Fr. Bob's two-part interview with St. Mary's parishioner Chris Currie.

From: Steve and Debbie Daigle
Subject: The Mark!

Makes one think...  (click here for PowerPoint presentation)

Editor’s note ... do you read fiction?

I recommend “The Illuminati” , a novel by Larry Burkett.

From: John Pacheco  
Front page on Catholic Exchange this morning! [april5, 2004]

https://www.catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?vm_id=2&art_id=23045

From: Mary Rose Chan  
Subject: God's Awesome Work!

Hi,  What incredible work God is doing! Here's the link to a response I read about the movie, The Passion of The Christ:  http://www.MyLifeAfter.com/responses/71933375

VMers - although it is too late to start this Novena for Last Friday... please read on

From: Marcel & Linda Dion 
Subject: Divine Mercy Feast...

Dear family, friends and acquaintances,

We are sending out this brief introduction along with an attached file entitled Devotion to the Divine Mercy, 2004.  The attached file contains excerpts taken from the book "Pillars of Fire in My Soul - The Spirituality of Saint Faustina", edited by Robert Stackpole, STD and published by Marian Press.

The passages are from the second section of the book entitled "Essential Features of the Devotion to The Divine Mercy", which is the text of a lecture by Rev. Ignacy Rozycki, STD, Doctor of Dogmatic Theology. Fr. Rozycki was appointed by Pope John Paul II to examine the revelations to Saint Faustina and so spent nearly 10 years of his life studying the writings of Saint Faustina. This resulted in a tome of around 500 pages, which was presented to the Vatican as part of the official investigation into Sr. Faustina's life and virtues.   Linda has been reading and studying this document and has compiled the quotes most relevant to preparing ourselves to celebrate the universal feast of Divine Mercy. (This year it will be celebrated on Sunday April 18th).   For any who are not familiar with the Divine Mercy devotion this is a splendid introduction.   For those who are, if you are anything like Linda and I, PLEASE BE ADVISED there is quite a bit more to this feast than we realized. The graces available to us, if we are well prepared and well disposed are of staggering proportions.   We encourage you to read these three pages carefully and prayerfully. And if at all possible join in the novena which begins on Good Friday. The requirements for the novena are spelled out in the attached document (Click Here). If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email or phone and we can try and clarify things for you. (506-738-1057) 

Have a grace filled Holy Week, Triduum and novena.  ... In Jesus, Our Lord of Mercy ... Marcel & Linda

Please go to Dan’s keyboard on the left. You will find his words about Romans 11 and the Holy Land, he has also included three news stories which originally appeared on the Catholic World News site.

Pax, Dan Isaiah 38v15-17

From: Peter MacDonald 
Subject: Can You Help?

Hi Jim,
Nutshell is helping the Bereaved Families of Ontario (Ottawa Region) with a fundraiser so they can keep operating. They provide a valuable service to those who have experienced the death of a loved one, friend or co-worker. It is non-denominational, though they provide counseling and peer support that includes directing the grief-stricken client to their worshipping community to gain the benefits of faith support. I know several people who have used the service and as a result of their healing, come back to their faith in a vibrant way.

I would like it if you could help spread the word about this benefit concert event to VM. It's NOT a religious event, unless you count laughter as a way to keep demons at bay. Oh yeah...there's also the belly dancers to open the show. OK, so it's not your typical event, but we figure that it's good for those serving the bereaved to be amused and lighthearted as they approach their vocation.

Thanks in advance for whatever support you can give.

All for now, Peter    click here for the News Release  


From: Gloria Winn  
Subject: 18 years later.....
This information is jolting -- try to read the whole thing.  I know two men who were in the military and were at the site at that time.  One was a helicopter pilot who was dumping on the reactors. Praise God he is alive and well. A true miracle.

Love  Gloria

This site is incredible... 18 years after the worst nuclear disaster in history http://www.angelfire.com/extreme4/kiddofspeed

JAMES 1:17

 

 

 

 

 

Please pray an 
"Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be" 
for him

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