Thanks to Cyril Dowling for providing this jpg.
VM259 (2004-41) October 8, 2004
HMMMMM
decisions, decisions!!!!
What
should I do?
You
see folks - I am wondering.
*Who
reads this?* There are no answers coming in.
There
are requests / needs / and even contests {with offered prizes}.
Do
replies come in?
So,
I thought of having this issue just be a survey or something. My decision
is that I make it clear to you, that we need to know that you are out there.
We need to know about the features that you like, and MAYBE more importantly,
those that you don’t. How many of the pages at the top, have you
visited?
Try
this - go to the past issues [vm227] “GO”. Half way down the page,
go to the Valentine’s day message. I had planned to have people ask questions,
none did! There was a contest, and a prize, and yet - NO WINNER {in fact - no responses}
PLEASE
LET US KNOW at james117@virtualministry.com
OKAY
- for now - that is enough ...
Just
before I go on to send you all of the, quotes / linKs and other such
announcements, I want to say that as I am trying to deal with this ‘strike’
stuff, I have gone to one of Pope Leo XIII’s encyclicals. This is the SITE of
the WEEK: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/leo_xiii/encyclicals/index.htm
Can you find “RERUM NOVARUM” ?
Speaking
about - what did you notice ... please click
here to read Bas & Helen Houlahan’s letter. Last week we
included the plea {without this letter of explanation}. Here
is the plea.
From: Robert H. Du Broy
Subject:
Inside CHRI--October 2004 read it here
So,
do you read Cindy’s Reflections? Have you been following? Know what she
has gone through? Cindy Radosevich, is an Oncologist in Illinois {near
Chicago, I think}. She has met Liana Gallant and Anne Charron,
electronically.
Well,
she has just gone through her own first ever operation, and I think {especially
for you people that love the way that hospitals work}, her sharing of the
experience is worth the read. Click here:
to read the whole story.
From:
For the Glory of God (Ottawa), and Jesus Gathers His People,
An
evening program of "Prayers for Healing" - open to the public -
Date
/ Time: Friday, October 15, 2004 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Senhor Santo Cristo Church, 1100 Kenaston St., Ottawa
For
more information, please contact Diane Naipaul: diane@virtualministry.com
Please see Graham's Corner for a letter by Fr. Benedict Groeschel that considers the difficulties of recovering from a serious accident or illness and the importance of the Christian belief in life after death.
From:
Morris,John ... Please post on virtual Ministry.
We
at www.CatechismClass.com are proud
to announce the debut of the much anticipated, highly requested, and very much
in demand, online ADULT EDUCATION program. This Adult Ed program, affectionately
called The Disciple, is fresh out of the R&D department after careful
planning,
construction,
and sculpting by our very best theologians. We're sure you're going to find this
experience one which not only guides you on your exploration of your Catholic
Faith, but actually brings you to a deeper understanding of the beauty,
magnificence, and simple complexity of this 2000 year old Church.
Classes
start this Monday, October 4, 2004, and you can sign up right now at http://www.catechismclass.com/select_package.php.
Once you're enrolled the process allows you the flexibility to keep up with the
lessons of your choice, drop off when life is too hectic, and pick right up
again without really missing a beat, any time. Because this entire program is
Lectionary driven, Catechism based, it is always current, always relevant, and
always in conformity with the Liturgical Year.
On
Oct 1 , Catechism Class <publisher@catholic.org>
wrote:
Over
85% of you who visit the site begged, pleaded, and implored us to develop a
solid, online Adult Education Program which could be used independently or in
conjunction with a parish RCIA program. If you are an adult interested in
continuing your faith formation and your Catholic education, or if you are a
Catechumen/Candidate wishing to augment your parish R.C.I.A. involvement,
sign up for this online course now!
What
a relief. Now, on your own time, in the comfort of your own home, and
without the embarrassment of having to whisper things like, "what does Real
Presence or Transubstantiation actually mean," or better, "what don't
they mean?" you can learn most of what you need to know about being or
becoming a Catholic.
Taking
part in this online Adult Ed program will prepare you for your journey to
becoming, and remaining, a Catholic. (Note: Since RCIA is all about being
formally initiated into the Faith Community, there are some aspects of RCIA that
can only be fulfilled within your home parish. We encourage you to get
involved in your local parish activities, seek the help of your parish priest,
and get all the details for your particular parish initiation process.)
At
St Mary’s anneegan@virtualministry.com
is the RCIA contact.
For
the rest of you faithful cradle Catholics who took a hiatus from formal Faith
investigation after sixth or twelfth grade, start catching up, right now.
SACRAMENTAL
PREP: RECONCILIATION, FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
The
second most popular request from our site visitors was to incorporate
Sacramental Preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation
into the complete CatechismClass.com educational process. These programs
are currently in R & D, but we've prompted our theologians to work twice as
hard to have these programs ready to go by November 1st. These courses
will work in conjunction with our daily Lectionism lessons and will teach your
child everything he/she needs to know to prepare to receive the Sacraments.
If you are already signed up for one of our courses, these additions will be
FREE to you! If you are not currently a subscriber, there will be a $20 fee for
each Sacramental Prep course.
From: Monique Crowley
Subject:
Legal advice sought....
This
is probably not a 'usual' request you receive, but we wanted to get some legal
advice (particularily about writing a will). Do you know any Cursillista
who practices Estate law in Quebec?
Hey
Folks - this event is 15 years old. The only thing that I am certain, is that
there will be a new eMCee, this year.
From: Joey Paul
Subject:
Ministry Opportunity
St.
Mary's All Saints Eve Party ... please click to
read Joey’s letter.
From: frank gernon
Subject:
unclaimed cash
goto:
www.bankofcanada.ca.
Then
goto: unclaimed balances on the side.
Then
goto: "search" and put in your name
and:"go"
and see what happens.
You
can test it by putting in: John Doe.
God
Bless, Frank
Frank
would like you all to read "Tips for Parents" From: Madonna House Newsletter
Happy Thanksgiving to you all - go to Lighterside {above link} for my little bit of turkey ... Warning , do not let the little children see the joke!
JAMES 1:17