Virtual Ministry

Issue No: VM 229 (2004-11) March 12, 2004

Ever work in the kitchen at St Mary's? Well then if so, you know that we are in need of some modern equipment {dishwasher and fridge}... WELL I have been asked to head up a fundraising project to get it done. I am planning on us starting off with an event that will not only help us kick off the project, but will also entertain us. Have you seen the Gospel of John? It wasn't in town very long. Even if you did see it - lets see it again - together - and as a fundraiser.

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Tickets will be $7 for this event - which is cheaper than the normal theatre prices and allows us to make some money for our project. Also the snacks are cheaper than usual - In addition the cinema also donates a % of the snack bar to the organization. So come to eat up ... and don't worry about your Lenten abstinence ... we are having this opportunity in just a few days - next Friday March 19 {YES a solemnity of St Joseph - you don't fast on a feast}. Folks - I need to know - ASAP - how many tickets do you want. The map and all other details are available at the following link: www.familycinema.org ... Please promote this to all of your friends, and have them contact us for tickets GospelJohn@virtualministry.ca

From: Bob O'Connell

I remember a homily many years by Fr. Bob when he referred to the gospel of John as the gospel of love. The mission only reinforced this for me.

Keep up the good work with your ministry

From: T ed and Joanne Sabourin

Hi Jim , I wondered if this would be an interesting topic for Virtual Ministry . I just finished listening to a 5 part series of tapes on the Shroud (which Marty Tate lent me) and was overwhelmed with the evidence supporting the authenticity of the Shroud. I was in awe at the interesting facts revealed by its study and thought others may too benefit from this knowledge. In addition to this article posted here http://www.catholicherald.com/saunders/04ws/ws040304.htm.

I have also include the link to the Shroud of Turin Official website www.shroud.com

God Bless! Yours through the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary

From: Linda Ganly

What's Up With the Ugly Baby?
Everyone's asking about the Passion scene where Satan is carrying a hideous infant. by Mark Moring | posted 03/01/04

"Please explain the symbolism in the scene showing Satan holding a bald baby. Thank you." That's just one of dozens of e-mails we've received in the last few days, asking about a surreal scene in The Passion of The Christ where Satan is shown cradling a hideous baby who looks like he's about 40 years old.

Click here and you will see how close Rob McColeman was when a dozen of us were discussing this VERY question! Atta boy bobby bear!

GO TO the lighterside {on your left} and see what Todd Winn would like to see us have for our snow sculptures during the next WINTERLUDE ... Called Jesus on the Beach!

Please check Graham's Corner for the first message from Fr. Benedict Groeschel since he was seriously injured almost two months ago after being hit by a car.

Sorry folks about my early release - you will have to wait for next week - to catch Cindy Radosevich's weekly inspiration... but Dan Gutoskie's new page, will start off with some St Patty's humour:

From: Guy Dacquay

A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, "You should do it, because you get up first, then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee." The husband said, "You are in charge of cooking around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee." Wife replies, "No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee." Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me." So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says.... "HEBREWS" AMEN !

It's here! CHRI's 7th Year Birthday Bash featuring ZOEgirl, Superchic[k], Joy Williams and guest speaker Susie Shellenberger from Brio magazine. It all happens March 13 at 7PM in the Adult High School Auditorium, 300 Rochester St. Ottawa (at the Queensway). Tickets are $25 in advance at Christian book stores and at CHRI 99.1 FM. Tickets at the door, if any are left, will be $30.