| James
1:17 |
Dan’s
Keyboard: A little misnomer this week. Dan doesn’t type a
message, but does want to share this message …
Please see Graham's
Corner for information on an Action Life public information
meeting on the growing threat of euthanasia, featuring guest speaker
Bobby Schindler, brother of the late Terri Schiavo. The meeting
will be held on Thursday October 26 at 7 pm at St. Paul University,
Room 1124.
Tim's Tidbits:
contains “The Pen, the Sword and the Pontiff”, and do you remember
Mr T.?
Lighterside:
From one pumpkin to another, comes from Julie Foran. The Five
Finger Prayer came in twice, once in words only and then Cindy
sent in a version that contained pictures. This had appeared before
a couple of years ago as well. Ginette Charron says, “Well really
the Lord does the work ... and sends along the story of a whale.
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| Jonathan
Delisle |
American
Family Association is co-ordinating a Ford boycott...
http://www.afa.net/ford101806.asp |
| SITE
of the WEEK |
http://www.restoremarriage.ca/restoremarriagecanada/newsletter008.htm |
| Laura
Kelly |
Hi folks,
Please join us for mass and potluck on Saturdays
at Waupoos Farm (www.waupoos.com
; 2050 Rideau Rd). This Saturday at 4:30pm, Fr. McEvoy will be
presiding. Potluck supper will follow.
Blessings,
Laura Kelly
Waupoos Farm Resident |
| Rome
Audet |
Christmas
stamps from Canada Post
As you may know, a movement addressed at Canada Post was launched
a number of years ago to abolish Christian Christmas postage stamps
on the premise that Canada is a secular society and no one denomination
should be favoured over the others.
However, Christmas is a Christian holiday. Other denominations
in Canada are not discriminated against; they too have the freedom
of manifesting their beliefs publicly and of celebrating their
religious holidays.
Last year, Canada Post printed stamps with a nativity scene. These
were sold out the first week of November. I called Canada Post
to complain and spoke to a very sympathetic person who said a
limited number had been printed because they thought there would
be little demand. They didn't want to end up with a surplus because
people tend not to use thematic stamps out of season.
I have found Canada Post information stating that, this year,
51-cent Christmas stamps of the Madonna and Child (reproduced
from a painting by a Québécois painter) will be available at post
offices as of November 1. To maintain Christian visibility in
our secular society I encourage you to use Christian Christmas
stamps and to buy them early.
Democracy is not enshrined in the Canadian Constitution; it is
a tradition. The only way of maintaining our democratic rights
is to exercise them.
Peace, Louise Lalonde
Feedback & Questions: submit written feedback
and questions to:
Director of Stamp Products
CANADA POST CORPORATION
2701 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE N1070 OTTAWA ON K1A 0B1
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| Fr
John Vandenakker |
Greetings!
Many of our Houston supporters turned out for
a wonderful 10th anniversary of ordination banquet for Fr. Christian
Riesbeck on Sept. 30th. It was a memorable evening, full of laughter
and thanksgiving. If you would like to view some photos of this
event, please visit our online PictureTrail Photo
Album at http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid13258148.
On Oct. 13th the CCs celebrated their annual 'Ministries
Mass' in Ottawa. At this Mass several of our CC seminarians received
either the ministry of Lector or Acolyte. This occasion marks
an important step in a seminarian's journey of formation. Photos
can be viewed at
http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid13258177.
God Bless - Fr. John Vandenakker
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| Heidi
Desrochers |
Hello everyone,
On Tuesday Oct. 24, 2006, social conservative
leaders from across Canada will be meeting on Parliament Hill
at the National Marriage Caucus.
As part of this event, there will be a Prayer
gathering from 3:30pm to 4:30pm on the steps of Parliament Hill
to pray for Canada and the institution of marriage in this country.
It's called "Marriage Vigil 1000" in the hopes of
attracting 1000 people to it.
More details of the event can be accessed here:
http://www.canadianvalues.ca/events.aspx?aid=232
If you cannot attend the vigil, St. Maurice
Catholic Church (4 Perry Street, Nepean) will be holding Eucharistic
Adoration from 10AM-6PM. The purpose of this particular adoration
will be to seek the intercession of the Holy Archangels and
St. Raphael, in particular for their intercession for our country,
our matrimonial heritage, and the successful deliberations of
the National Caucus on Marriage meeting. The date of this meeting
and prayer vigil is particularly important because, before the
reform of the General Roman Calendar, the feast of St. Raphael,
fell on October 24 and St. Raphael just so happens to also be
the patron saint of marriages and meetings!
Hopefully all concerned Catholics will make
a genuine effort to either attend the vigil on Parliament Hill
or Eucharistic Adoration at St. Maurice. Please pass this message
on to other Catholics and groups you may belong to.
God bless you, Heidi
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| Richard
P Rodericks |
Please find attached the notice for the luncheon
on Saturday, Oct. 21st at the National Press Club. Guest Speaker
is Douglas Farrow, Associate Professor of Christian Thought
at McGill, His talk entitled "A Nation of Bastards: On
Marriage and Freedom" promises to be a thought provoking
look at the impact of the new marriage legislation on children,
family and freedom. He is a compelling speaker and this talk
will be well worth attending.
Please Call 819-777-7043 to reserve a ticket;
we need to know how many are attending by tomorrow aft.
Thanks for your interest,
Sheila Jones/John Wallner
Rofters
Luncheon Notice (Word Document)
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| Mathias
Wuhr |
“The Gathering", City Wide Worship &
Prayer, Sat. OCT-28, 7 pm
This is an event that is calling all Ottawa-area
Christians to gather once a year in common worship and prayer
(at Scotiabank Place). OC Transpo will be running buses. This
is the 3rd year that "The Gathering" has happened
and has been growing each year, but this year will test Ottawa
to see if the idea will continue and truly be a yearly event.
www.worshipandprayer.ca
Saturday, Oct-28, 7-9pm
(freewill offering…but a suggested donation
is $10 so that next year can be substantially paid for in advance)
http://www.worshipandprayer.ca/main/viewpage.php?pageid=28
The extra funds from this year will go to help
His Mercy drop-in centre in Vanier.
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| Mary
Lauzon |
Marian
Day Celebration
A 25th Anniversary reflection on the messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje.
The Companions of the Cross, will be hosting a day for the whole
family at Bearbrook Farm on Saturday October 28th. There will
be a children's program along with the Adult one. The cost is
$20.00 per person and $40.00 per family. Lunch is included. For
more information please check our web site at www.companionscross.ca
upcoming events. Fr John Vandenakker will be the main speaker.
For more information or questions please call the Companions Office
at 613-728-3175.
Thanks Jim, Mary |
| Jim
Meuse |
Men of the Ottawa Diocese
I am writing you to extend an invitation to
you to join us for a Men's Breakfast at Annunciation of Our
Lord Parish on November 18, 2006 from 8:15 – 10:30 am. Our speaker
is the honourable Jack Murta a former cabinet minister in the
Clarke and Mulroney governments. Jack is presently leading the
parliamentary prayer breakfasts for MP's and other hill staff.
Jack is an exciting speaker and will be sharing with us, amongst
other things, his journey from the United church to the Catholic
faith.
We fully expect this event to be a SOLD OUT event. We will
have limited seating so we encourage you to register well in
advance to avoid disappointment. Tickets will be scarce and
unfortunately we cannot guarantee tickets to be available at
the door due to the planning required for preparing breakfast
etc.
Please respond to this email if you would like to register
for this breakfast. No payments will be taken in advance, so
please pay at the door. Regular price of tickets is $10 - students
$5.
Yours in Christ,
Jim Meuse jim@apollomgt.com
Sponsored by Knight's of Columbus Council 8008
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| Birthdays
and Anniversaries |
Do you
know of one that should have been announced here?
Next week, we will have 7 birthdays and an anniversary to announce!
This week:
October 13 – KAT30 is Kim Hanekom. Last week
we mentioned her only by her license plate. Today we say Bonne
Fete!
October 14 – Betty Anne Capogreco & Joan’s
little sister Laurie share this birth date.
October 17 – Ebon Graham & Anne Charron are
another pair of the Virtual Ministry Family that were born on
the same day, albeit 25 years apart.
October 19 – Again, we have another pair of ladies
sharing a birthday. Mother and daughter Mary & Jenn Barlow,
have this day. Happy birthday girls!
In VM – one year ago? Go to http://virtualministry.com/Archives/VMArchive2005/VM310/VM310.htm
Or … TWO YEARS AGO: http://virtualministry.com/Archives/VMArchive2004/VM260/VM260.htm
Go to: http://virtualministry.com/Archives/VMArchive2001/VM103.htm |
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