I am organizing another of those bus trips to see the Canadiens host the Senators. It is next Monday April 10. Bus is leaving at 4:00 and there are still seats available. Returns about midnight – any interest?
Call me - Jim @ 889-3142.

I am hoping to offer some freebies to our seminarians – let me know if you would like to help send one to the game.

John Pacheco’s Place – Madeleine Thomson is getting better each week.

Tim’s TidBits … another eclectic mix of FINE STUFF from our webmaster.

Dan’s Keyboard makes an appearance

This week’s Lighterside is from Phil Pothier again.

Please see Graham's Corner for information on an EWTN program in which Schindler family talks about their new book on Terri Schindler-Schiavo on the anniversary of her death, as well as for information on Holy Week programs to be shown on EWTN TV and Vision TV.

Greetings.

The Companions of the Cross will meet in formal 'Assembly' the first week of
May near Ottawa (May 1st-5th). This gathering will bring together all of the priests of our community and many of our seminarians as well. At this special meeting, which takes place once every six years, matters affecting our community's life, vision, and ministry will be addressed, various amendments to our constitutions and rules discerned and voted upon, and a new Executive Council elected. We are kindly asking all of our supporters to please keep this upcoming Assembly in your prayers. Seek the Lord's blessing and wisdom for us, so that there will be a smooth resolution to the many important matters that will be discussed and voted upon. If you feel so inclined, we are even inviting some of you to 'sign up' for a half-hour of intercessory prayer for us during our Assembly. Here you can find a special link to a page on our Companions' web site explaining how you can sign up to be a part of this 'prayer vigil':
http://www.companionscross.ca/prayervigil/

Peace - Fr. John Vandenakker
CC Director of PR & Communications

p.s. - Those of you in the Ottawa-area are invited to our 'Foundation Day Mass' on Friday, May 5th at 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary's Church. It will be a great opportunity to meet many of our 'out-of-town' CC priests and seminarians! It will also be your first opportunity to meet our newly elected Executive Council. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Hope to see many of you there!

To all the good Prayer Warriors:

Many Thanks! I found a 2000 Corolla in excellent shape. The salesman used to attend St. George's, (where I attend), and the new insurance rep. used to attend St. George's (still a practicing Catholic)...so I'm tending to think St. George must know a thing or two about chariots!

The "faith element" in all of this is that it seemed almost effortless in finding it. It was only the second car I test drove. The dealer rep said, "we normally don't keep cars more than five years old, but this one was in such good shape..." (that now Dan will have to wash his car more often..."

God Bless! Dan

Nazareth Family Retreats

Would you like to have an opportunity to explore Catholic family life in all its beauty (and frailty), in a peaceful setting, with other Catholic families? Then a Nazareth Family Retreat is for you! Based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and the ministry of Posie and (the late) Don McPhee who ran the original family retreats in Combermere in the '80s, a Nazareth Family Retreat supports and encourages Catholic family life. The retreats are held at Dominus Vobiscum Retreat Centre in the Laurentians, about a 3 1/2 hour drive from Ottawa. Daily Mass, separate sharing sessions for parents and children, lots of family time, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a priest "in residence" for the week, a safe and sunny beach, a playground, daily lunch prepared -- all these things combine to create a memorable week for all. There are still several openings for Week One - July 30 - August 5th, for families who have never before attended a Nazareth Family Retreat.

For more information, visit the website www.nazarethfamily.com

There is a position opening as an ADMIN ASSISTANT working for Rod Bruinooge, MP for Winnipeg South. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door working in the political scene.

If you are interested in applying for this position, contact Cecil Chabot bruinr0@parl.gc.ca for details.

Hello All,
As you might know, I am directing the musical Godspell. Here is some info on it.
God Bless!
Ted :)

GODSPELL
May 11 - 12 - 13, 2006
Conceived and Originally Directed by
JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK
Music and New Lyrics by
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Originally Produced on the New York Stage by
EDGAR LANSBURY / STUART DUNCAN / JOSEPH BERUH

St. Paul Catholic High School
2675 Draper Ave., Ottawa
7:30pm, Doors open at 7pm
Youth $10 / Adults $15
General Admission
Get your ticket today!
Call Linda Dupuis at 738-5025 ext. 231

Dear friends in Christ,

I received this email from a friend. Can anyone be of assistance? Please contact me at this email address.

In Christ,
Diane

I wish to purchase THE DIVINE OFFICE manual, (The Liturgy Of The Hours). A used 'seasonal four set' is $ out of reach for me and also the new single manual; so I am looking for a used one, in english of course. Mine became outdated several years ago and I would like to update it.

Able to help? – email diane : dianmarie@rogers.com

San Francisco City Government Calls Catholics 'Hateful, Discriminatory, Insulting, Ignorant'
Top Cardinal is "decidedly unqualified", says resolution
By: John-Henry Westen

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In one of the most startling attacks on the Catholic Church coming from a governmental body in the United States in half a century, the governing body of the city of San Francisco – the Board of Supervisors – voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a non-binding resolution blasting the Catholic Church for its opposition to homosexual adoption.

If you are interested in reading the entire article simply go to their website at www.LifeSiteNews.com/

Birthdays coming up this week are:
April 8 – Kelly Irwin
April 9 - Happy 18th - Connor Hogan
April 10 – Joshua Davis & Paul Nadeau {19th}

What was going on in VM – one year ago? Pope John Paul the GREAT