Please see Graham's Corner for updated information on programs to be shown on EWTN on April 1, 2 and 3 in honour of the first anniversary of the passing of Pope John Paul II

Newest pages! Watch for John Pacheco’s Place. Also have a look at Tim’s TidBits … there is more information on that page than on the home page this week!

Now, go down to the bottom and see what was happening in past VMs.

This week’s Lighterside is from Pat Gallant. We all like to read about:

*PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE WORDING AND SPELLING. IF YOU KNOW THE BIBLE EVEN A LITTLE, YOU'LL FIND THIS HILARIOUS! IT COMES FROM A CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEST KIDS WERE ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS. CHILDREN WROTE THE STATEMENTS ABOUT THE BIBLE. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN RETOUCHED OR CORRECTED. INCORRECT SPELLING HAS BEEN LEFT IN. *

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.

Young Adults Dance

Hi Jim.

The young adults from St. Mary's and Holy Rosary are hosting a dance on Saturday, April 22 at St. Mary's Parish for young adults. ( people in their 20's and 30's) I was wondering if you could post the details on Virtual Ministry. Here are the details:

Young Adults Spring Dance

Saturday, April 22 8:30pm - 12midnight
St. Mary's Parish (100 Young St.)
Tickets: $8.00 advance, $10.00 at the door
To reserve a ticket please email Sheila at sheila_trainor@yahoo.ca

Music by Dug-e-Dug DJ services

Thanks God bless … Sheila

Health Alert from “The Canadian Food Inspection Agency”!

Here is the link: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2006/20060301e.shtml

Madeleine

Dear fellow Divine Mercy Promoters and friends in Christ,

The attached AD and proposed changes are being submitted for your perusal. (Some Church info still has to be updated). The AD now costs considerably less than originally estimated. I had previously planned to include the Chaplet and to list the places where people could obtain copies of the pamphlet when I was again told that we are required to say both the Chaplet and the Novena for Souls. This can be verified at www.marians.org. To include both Novenas in the AD would have cost a fortune, so I decided to make the changes. This smaller AD will now cost about $1,600. I am looking for fifteen 'volunteers', who would be willing to 'raise' $100 from among family, relatives and friends to cover the cost of the AD.

God has put it on my heart this year to really promote Divine Mercy. At this time when the World is in dire need of God's mercy I think that it is of paramount importance for us, as Catholics, and as part of the Royal Priesthood, to really promote Divine Mercy. I have come to realise that many people who are Churchgoers are not familiar with this very important Devotion and the Feast Day of Divine Mercy Sunday. Our beloved Pope John Paul 11, who instituted the Feast of Divine Mercy, had requested that our Priests talk about Divine Mercy Sunday and the Devotions from the Pulpit, during Lent. He urged us to participate in the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday. Pope John Paul 11 also canonized St. Faustina, and even died on Divine Mercy Sunday. Please join me in prayer asking his intercession (especially tomorrow, the anniversary of his death), that all of the money will be obtained for the AD, and also that this AD will 'catch! ' The eyes of all who will read the Newspaper - The Ottawa Citizen, Saturday, April 8th. It will probably be put in the first Section.
Thank you for your time, and for whatever you can do to assist me.

I am currently in Toronto so if you are willing to help, or contribute, please email me. Kindly forward this email to every Catholic you know.
May God bless you abundantly.

In Christ,
Diane
Email: Diane Naipaul forthegloryofgod-ottawa@rogers.com

hello Vmers
One of our VM family knows a person that is going to be working in Ottawa for a couple of years … Is there anyone out there that may have some space in their home?:

Hi Jim: Just to fill in some gaps.... I live in Brantford, Ontario. I have a two-year contract with CHEO as a Management Consultant.
Since I still own a home and have a mortgage here on my own home, I wish to keep my expenses down...
Budget for housing is $500. per month, all inclusive... I only need one bedroom and access to a kitchen so I may cook during the week.
Since I will be needing the accommodations for a full 24 months, there will be a guarantee of $12,000. income to the landlord.
Since I start on April 3rd, it leaves me little time to find a place. However, the Holy Spirit has been very helpful in the past!
If you need any more details, Jim, don't hesitate to write back.
Thanks for responding to my enquiry,

St. Mary's Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, 100 Young Street, is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day, seven days a week. Lent is the perfect opportunity to spend time in adoration and grow in Christ. You may bring your own prayer books, use the books in the chapel, read the bible, pray the rosary, or just sit, relax and enjoy the sweet peace that comes from simply being in the Presence of Jesus.

For further information, please contact Pat Stotts pstotta181@rogers.com

Birthdays coming up this week are:
April 4 – Zach Timinski is our only birthday this week … so everybody wish him one!

What was going on in VM – one year ago?
MarieRose Chan was telling us about three things such as (Three things in life that, once gone, never come back - Time, Words & Opportunity)
http://virtualministry.com/Archives/VMArchive2005/VM280/VM280.htm

Two years , both Dan Gutoskie & Marty Tate provided us with some Steve Woods material.
http://virtualministry.com/Archives/VMArchive2004/VM231/VM231.htm