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VM - September 12, 2008

Stan-e5	Summary of this Issue 40 Days for Life comes to Ottawa Sept 24^th to Nov 2^nd. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to fight the battle against the Culture of Death God’s proven Way. The Federal election campaign has begun. Voters’ guides as what to ask the various candidates are provided. Margaret Somerville writes about the dilemma facing Canadian voters. The is the last occasion you have to provide input to the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario regarding a policy which would impinge upon the freedom of conscience of our doctors Life is a Choice: inspiring story of a father who gives up his life in order to save the life of his son suffering from Down Syndrome. Up to date links related to outcry over Morgentaler OC award. The Montreal Cardinal returns his medal. Pope Benedict is on the move again. This time to France. Learn on where you can follow this historic visit. Read Pope Benedict’s profound homily on Mary given during the Feast of the Assumption. The huge Big Bang experiment is underway, Read all about it as well as the Catholic connection with this theory. There are recent changes to the Web site at St. Mary’s Parish. Learn about them. MacDonald’s Restaurant chain continues to promote the Gay agendas. Every 1^st Friday of the month Annunciation of the Lord Parish will have Eucharistic Adoration with prayers for the respect of the sanctity of all human life. Major upcoming events of note: On Thursday September 18^th “40 Days for Life” Information Meeting and chance to get involved in basement of St. Pat’s Basilica Wednesday October 1^{st –}Video followed by discussion on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide at St. Monica Parish a Saturday September 20^th – next Men’s Breakfast at St. Augustine Parish. The speaker will be David MacDonald. November 5^th to 9^th Fr. Clement Machado comes to Ottawa for a Healing Mass/ Mission at St. Pat’s and Silent Retreat at Maison de la Providence On the VM Lighterside we have some Christian One Liners to propose.
Nicole	Comes to Ottawa September 24^th to November 2nd If we want to help end the scourge of abortion in our midst, we have to put our trust in God (not politicians, money and influence), and engage in some serious spiritual warfare. This is one of the points of an inspirational talk recently given by David Bereit, the founder of 40 Days for Life which is found on the following site: http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=127 The 40 Days for Life campaign has a proven track record in the US, and this fall will take place in 173 cities in North America, including two in Canada (Ottawa and Halifax). The basic premise behind *40 Days for Life* is to conduct spiritual warfare “God’s Way” through: · 40 days of Prayer and Fasting · 40 days Peaceful Vigil near the Morgentaler abortion facility on Bank Street · Community Outreach If you feel reluctant to get involved, that’s to be expected. It’s part of the spiritual battle we must wage. To learn more about this Spirit-filled initiative see the Official Web site: http://www.40daysforlife.com/ottawa/ Blog site including campaign videos and other pertinent info: http://40daysottawa.blogspot.com/ French Blog and info: http://40jourspourlavie.blogspot.com/ GET INVOLVED!!! We need everyone’s help in this providential initiative. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved. What is more important than saving innocent helpless victims? Many parishes and churches already have Parish reps for this campaign and started signing up individuals for the Vigil near the Abortion facility. If your parish or church is not yet involved, and has not started signing up individuals for the peaceful prayer vigil, contact your local pastor and prolife rep, and invite them to become active in this extraordinary life-saving initiative. You can also contact the 40 Days for Life Ottawa office if you would like to help as an individual or to get more info: Nicole Campbell or Paul Lauzon: Tel - 613-729-0379 / e-mail: 40daysforlifeottawa@gmail.com Another Information Meeting and a chance to get involved will be held in the basement of St. Patrick’s Basilica (281 Nepean Street, corner of Kent), on Thursday September 18^th at 07:00pm.
Rene	HOW THIS VOTER’S GUIDES HELPS YOU! Questions on Euthanasia If you take your Catholic Faith seriously Consider the following: Now that an election has been called in Canada, it is important that we ask candidates where they stand on the issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide. Since Bill C-562 was introduced in the last parliament, it is a relevant question that all candidates should feel obligated to respond. The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition has designed a simple questionnaire for people to ask their candidates from all parties where they stand on euthanasia and assisted suicide. Link to the English questionnaire - PDF format: http://www.euthanasiaprevention.on.ca/Questionnaire(en).pdf Link to the French questionnaire - PDF format: http://www.euthanasiaprevention.on.ca/Questionnaire-1(fr).pdf We are also encouraging people to register for our National Symposium in Winnipeg - Oct 24, 25, 2008. Link to the information for the Euthanasia Symposium: http://www.euthanasiaprevention.on.ca/NationalSymposium2008.htm Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition US Document Although the following links are designed for the American elections, they can also be adapted to the Canadian setting: PDF VERSION or WEB VERSION. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read Margaret Somerville: "we need integrity, honesty, authenticity and ethics on the part of our politicians". See THIS LINK
Rene	URGENT ASAP ACTION ITEM - MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE ELECTION! The Ontario Human Rights Commission is threatening the freedom of conscience and religion of our doctors. This is the last opportunity to provide your input. See THIS LINK. Doctors warned to set aside God’s Law. Click HERE. Read latest submission from the Canadian Physicians for Life issued September 11^th. Click HERE. Read about THE NEW INQUISOTORS from Protection of Conscience Project Letter from Dr. Tim Lau in the National Post. Click HERE. David Warren writes editorial in the Ottawa Citizen: Refusing to do harm A doctor writes in the National Post: Dignity is key, says pro-life doctor New policy by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario would strip doctors of their right to exercise religious or moral conscience in their practice. Read THIS ARTICLE and THAT ONE. Read submission by Canadian Physicians for life: Click HERE Please contact the College to express our concern: Click HERE. To read letters from VM readers, click HERE
John	LIFE IS THE ONLY CHOICE This story is truly amazing and inspiring. It’s about a 66-year old Catholic father of 7 saving his 20-year old Down Syndrome son in a bizarre accident. The son fell into a septic tank, while the father jumped in to raise his son’s head above water until help arrived. Unfortunately in saving his son, he himself drowned. Read commentary by clicking on THIS LINK.
Don	Continuing Saga of the Henry Morgentaler Order of Canada (OC) Award Latest news: Cardinal Archbishop of Montréal: "I Am Returning my Order of Canada Insignia". Click HERE Politicians run from the A-word. Click HERE Over 100 MPs Oppose Morgentaler Order of Canada. Click HERE 13th Canadian Bishop Publicly Denounces Morgentaler Order of Canada. Click HERE Mom's true-life abortion horror story hits big screen. Click HERE Christian groups want judge removed over Morgentaler issue. Click HERE for article. A woman decides to carry her child despite the fact it is doomed. Click HERE Abortion not an option even with 50/50 survival rate. Click HERE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The awarding of the Order of Canada to Henry Morgentaler has sparked a storm of reaction across the country. It has also brought the abortion debate which has long remained dormant with respect to public attention. To read many reflective articles, click on: http://www.stagustinemp3.org/MorgentalerOC.html To keep up to date with all these developments: Best Website to stay up to date with latest developments: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ Best Blog Sites: http://www.prowomanprolife.org/ http://www.4mycanada.ca/ http://www.socon.ca/or_bust/ http://bluewavecanada.blogspot.com/
Graham C	POPE BENEDICT TO VISIT FRANCE September 12 to 15 Pope Benedict will be visting France (Paris and Loudes) from September 12 to 15, 2008, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Lourdes. Below are some links to information on the visit, including TV coverage by Salt & Light TV and EWTN (which will be available on-line via live streaming). ------------------------------- Vatican website's page on the papal visit to France (it will include links to the French language texts of the pope's homilies and addresses): http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/travels/2008/index_francia_en.htm ------------------------------ Schedule of Salt and Light's English language coverage: http://www.saltandlighttv.org/prog_special_papal_trip_france.html Schedule of Salt and Light's French language coverage: http://www.seletlumieretv.org/program_speciales_pape_france.html Salt and Light's coverage will be available on-line via live streaming at: http://www.saltandlighttv.org/prog_slprog_live.html -------------------------------- EWTN's TV schedule (English language coverage): http://www.ewtn.com/tv/index2.htm EWTN's coverage will be available on-line via live streaming at: http://www.ewtn.com/audiovideo/index.asp MEETING WITH AUTHORITIES OF STATE 60 mins Fri 9/12/08 7 AM ET & 4 AM PT LIVE Fri 9/12/08 4:30 PM ET & 1:30 PM PT ENCORE HOLY MASS 2 hrs. Sat 9/13/08 4:00 AM ET Sat 9/13/08 7:00 PM ET ENCORE CONCLUSION OF THE MARIAN PROCESSION 60 mins. Sat 09/13/08 3:00 PM ET & 12 PM PT LIVE Sat 09/13/08 9:30 PM ET & 6:30 PM ENCORE HOLY MASS 2 hrs. Sun 9/14/08 3:00 AM ET & 12:00 AM PT LIVE Sun 9/14/08 3:00 PM ET & 12 PM PT ENCORE HOLY MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK 2 hrs. Mon 9/15/08 3:30 AM ET & 12:30 AM PT LIVE Mon 9/15/08 2:00 PM ET & 11 AM PT ENCORE Tue09/16/08 12:00 AM ET & 9 PM PT (Mon) ENCORE
Graham C	POPE BENEDICT ON MARY In the following commentary on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Benedict speaks of Mary as being one who is close to each one of us, knows our hearts and can hear our prayers. The text is from the conclusion of a homily given by the Pope on August 25, 2005. The full text of the homily (3 pages) is available at the following link: http://www.zenit.org/article-13809?l=english ---------------------------------------------------- [At the Asumption] Mary is taken up body and soul into the glory of heaven, and with God and in God she is Queen of heaven and earth. And is she really so remote from us? The contrary is true. Precisely because she is with God and in God, she is very close to each one of us. While she lived on this earth she could only be close to a few people. Being in God, who is close to us, actually, 'within' all of us, Mary shares in this closeness of God. Being in God and with God, she is close to each one of us, knows our hearts, can hear our prayers, can help us with her motherly kindness and has been given to us, as the Lord said, precisely as a 'mother' to whom we can turn at every moment. She always listens to us, she is always close to us, and being Mother of the Son, participates in the power of the Son and in his goodness. We can always entrust the whole of our lives to this Mother, who is not far from any one of us. On this feast day, let us thank the Lord for the gift of the Mother, and let us pray to Mary to help us find the right path every day. Amen.
Stan-e5	'Big Bang' experiment starts well The most powerful physics experiment ever built, the Large Hadron Collider will re-create the conditions just after the Big Bang in an attempt to answer fundamental questions of science and the universe itself...see THIS LINK. What’s very intriguing about this is that the Big Bang theory had a hard time getting acceptance by many scientists after is was first discovered by a Belgian mathematician and Catholic priest back in (see HERE for some background info). It appears that scientists with an atheistic bend had a hard time accepting the notion that creation started at an instant, and that there was a time before which time did not exist. I guess this lends too credence to the biblical account of creation. Now, with this extraordinary and very expensive experiment one would assume that the BIG Bang is a foregone conclusion.
Danny	CHANGES IN ST. MARY’S WEB SITE The website has been modified to some degree and while most of the content you may be familiar with remains, the page address may be different. I noticed in the usage report that there are many page requests to dormant or relocated addresses. If you are getting page errors please clear your favourite’s links and re-bookmark your selections. Most of your old bookmarks will not work. To help you in this here are the most common entry pages: The opening page for the website is www.stmarysottawa.ca . This page is the first page listing office hours and email addresses for pastoral and support staff. The main site with site map is at http://www.stmarysottawa.ca/Gateway.htm Once at the opening page there is an index on the left to guide you to your page and once there you can create a new bookmark. To reach the calendar directly http://plus.calendars.net/stmarysottawa To reach the bulletin and bulletin archives directly http://www.stmarysottawa.ca/bulletins/bulletins.htm To reach the homily downloads http://www.stmarysottawa.ca/Homilies/HomilyIndex.htm If you find there are pages or images that do not load please notify me by email at ex600@ncf.ca. There is a link on the main menu bar of the website that will open an email message. Hope this helps you find your choices more quickly.
Guy	McDonald's Restaurants Continue to Promote Homosexuality Sponsors training for homosexuals on how to promote their agenda among corporations from the inside. Click on the following link: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/aug/08081412.html American Family Association Chairman and Founder Donald Wildmon has called for the continuation of the boycott of McDonald's restaurants after the fast food giant announced it has increased its support for the homosexual movement by funding a homosexual pride parade. See following link: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/jul/08073002.html Read also "Ronnie’s Rainbow Adventure"
Maureen	Please join in EUCHARISTIC ADORATION with prayers for the respect for the sanctity of all human life Every First Friday of the month (starting September 5^th) at Annunciation of the Lord Parish (2414 Ogilvie Rd...for directions click HERE). The Adoration will start right after the 9:00 AM Mass and last until noon. During that time prayers for the respect of the sanctity of all human life will be recited. (Click HERE for more details)
Wanda	Thursday September 18th at 7:00 pm. Information Meeting and opportunity to get involved will be held in the basement of St. Patrick’s Basilica (281 Nepean Street, corner of Kent) Click on THIS LINK for more info.
`Tom`	Saturday September 20^th: Next Men’s Breakfast at St. Augustine Parish. The speaker will be David MacDonald, and the title of his talk is “From the Culture of Death to the Light of Forgiveness”. See THIS LINK for more info.
`Tim`	Wednesday, October 1, 2008 7 p.m. (after 6:30p.m. Mass) at St. Monica's Catholic Church (2080 Merivale Road) Come view a powerful video on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide and participate in small group discussions. TURNING THE TIDE - Dignity, Compassion, and Euthanasia: Session on the Ethics of End of Life incl. presentation, video with personal testimonies of people experiencing chronic pain/suffering, small group discussions. St. Monica's Parish (2080 Merivale Rd), Wed. Oct. 1, 7:00 p.m. All welcome. Info: Heidi (613-823-2624).
Marty	Fr. Clement Machado arrives to Ottawa A native of British Columbia, Canada, Father Machado lives in Rome, Italy, and is a frequent contributor to EWTN Radio and Vatican Radio. He will be in Ottawa in early November. FRIENDS OF FR. CLEMENT J. MACHADO INVITE YOU TO ATTEND A Healing Mass and Mission at St. Patrick’s Basilica November 5^th & 6^th. For details click HERE A Silent Retreat weekend at Maison Notre Dame de la Providence on Orleans, November 7, 8, and 9. For details click HERE