Virtual Ministry

Home | Contact Us | About Us
Testimonials | Cindy's Reflections | Golf

VM - August 29, 2008

Stan-e5	Summary of this Issue 40 Days for Life comes to Ottawa Sept 24^th to Nov 2^nd. This well organized campaign has proven itself in putting a serious dent to the scourge of abortion in the US. It is getting organized in Ottawa…a unique opportunity to GET INVOLVED in an exceptional initiative. A new policy which would strip our doctors of their right to exercise religious or moral conscience in their practice. You have until September 12^th to make your opinion known. The Conservative Govt. has caved in on BILL C-484 and the rights of the unborn. The Knights recognize CCO for their contribution during the Eucharistic Congress. Links related to outcry over Morgentaler OC award. 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. Articles related to the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae have continued to pour in. Links to some of the more recent ones are provided. Disturbing news regarding an agenda which the MacDonald Restaurants chain actively supports. Major upcoming events of note: On Thursday September 4^th “40 Days for Life” Information Meeting and chance to get involved in basement of St. Pat’s Basilica On Sunday September 7^th an all night Vigil takes place at St. Maurice Parish for an end to abortion and the conversion of Henry Mogentaler 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
John	Comes to Ottawa Read THIS ARTICLE Finally in Ottawa...a campaign which has been particularly fruitful in putting a dent to the scourge of abortion is “40 days for life”. This campaign has three basic components: · Prayer and Fasting · Peaceful Vigil · Community Outreach The “Prayer and Fasting” is crucial, since the battle is basically spiritual in nature. As Christ said, “some demons can only be driven out by prayer & fasting”. For more information on this Spirit-filled initiative see the Official Web site: http://www.40daysforlife.com/ottawa/ For and campaign Blog site including campaign videos click on: http://40daysottawa.blogspot.com/ GET INVOLVED!!!: read 40 Days and the Walls of Jericho Also Contact your Parish Pro-life committee and Pastor about this event. 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 4th at 7:00 pm.
Rene	College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Postpones the Deadline for a Draft that Threatens Freedom of Conscience for Physicians Visit THIS LINK 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
Maureen	Election Could Be Called As Early As Next Week, C-484 Update In Light Of Justice Minister's Press Release On New Bill See THIS LINK Latest news: Harper gov't caves in on rights of the unborn · Conservative Party of Canada Kills Unborn Victims of Crime Act with Gutless Alternative · Standing up for my Bill · Ken Epp: A good bill sacrificed to ideology and political expedience
Tim	Knights of Columbus recognize Catholic Christian Outreach for their contribution during the Eucharistic Congress Visit THIS LINK
Don	Continuing Saga of the Henry Morgentaler Order of Canada (OC) Award Latest news: 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call to action. 4MyCanada has developed the following great video: Click HERE Post comments on Governor General’s Feedback Site: Click HERE Operation MOCO (Morgentaler Order of Canada Outcry). Click HERE MOCO made easy! Download postcards to be sent to the Governor General, Senators, MP's requesting that the Morgentaler Order be revoked: http://www.4mycanada.ca/MOCOtest.html 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/
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)
Stan-e5	`40th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae` A plethora of articles has appeared in the last few weeks to commemorate the 40^th Anniversary of this landmark encyclical. Remember, that’s the encyclical reaffirming Church teaching on artificial contraception which was met with widespread dissent when it was proclaimed in 1968. What’s going on? George Weigel offers some explanations in “Humanae Vitae at 40 ”: http://www.the-tidings.com/2008/080808/diffce.htm Below are some to the more recent articles. The last link allows one to view a more extensive list of recently published articles. Fr. Walter Schu LC analyses why HV stirred up such a firestorm of dissent, and how this dissent is still present in the Catholic Church albeit in a “silent” fashion....This silence must be broken! Read: “Contraception: Breaking Silence”: http://ncregister.com/site/article/15580/ An overview of the social and physical problems caused by contraceptives in this recent article by Dr. Janet Smith entitled: "The Social Footprints of Contraception". Click on: http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/sexuality/se0169.htm A compelling interview with philosopher Christopher Tollefsen discussing how deeply contraception has affected our social world in “Sex without consequences, a world without commitment". Click on: http://www.mercatornet.com/articles/sex_without_consequences_a_world_without_commitment/ Christopher West shows how the prophetic teaching of Humanae Vitae can lead to man’s true peace and happiness... the only path to authentic sexual freedom: the freedom to love. Read “Humanae Vitae and True Sexual Freedom”: http://www.catholicexchange.com/2008/08/05/113189/ For a more comprehensive list of articles, click on: http://www.stagustinemp3.org/HumanaeVitaeB.html To read the Encyclical, click HERE
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"
Wanda	Thursday September 4th 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.
Lois	`September 7^th: All night vigil at St. Maurice Parish` An all-night prayer vigil in order to pray for Henry Morgentaler and an end to abortion organized by La Pieta prayer group at St. Maurice Parish. For info visit THIS SITE
`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.
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