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On December 1st, CTV and the Comedy Network broadcasted the Russell Peters Christmas Show. The show was degrading to women and a sacrilege to Christians – lingerie model in skimpy clothes leered at by lecherous old men, East Indian women portrayed at thieves as they stuffed food into their handbags, and Pamela Anderson as the [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Evelyn Rigby Much concern has been expressed recently about the treatment of sacred faith tenets in some recently aired television programs. So I am appealing to all secretaries to use your skills in defense of our faith to newspapers, television networks, and the Canadian Broadcasters Standards Council (CBSC), whenever the need arises, remembering [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Jeanne Wilson “The new technologies allow people to meet each other beyond the confines of space and of their own culture, creating in this way an entirely new world of potential friendships. This is a great opportunity, but it also requires greater attention to and awareness of possible risks. Who is my “neighbour” [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Lorrilee Jordan The Holy Season of Advent is upon us – a time to prepare our hearts to celebrate the Birth of Christ – God’s wonderful and unending gift of LOVE for us. On behalf of Nancy, Pat and myself, I would like to thank you for your prayer support during our visit [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Marianna Caldwell Advent is here already and with it the new Liturgy! At our parish we have been practicing new songs and different responses – it’s actually been quite exciting. May I wish you a wonderful, joyous Christmas with many blessings in the New Year. It certainly feels like Christmas is coming, it’s [...]
Read MoreRE: Information for Health Minister Regarding CWL Resolutions Respect and Protection for Human Embryos and Human Reproductive Material Prohibition of Practices re Human Reproductive Material I would like to bring to your attention, resolution BC2011.02 Respect & Protection for Human Embryos and Human Reproductive Material. On December 22, 2010 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled [...]
Read MorePresident Nancy Simms, Lorrilee Jordan Legislation Chairperson, and Pat Deppiesse, 2nd Vice President, Resolutions Chairperson are happy to report that they recently had the privilege of meeting with our elected representatives at the legislative assembly. What a wonderful experience it was, with the beauty of the parliament building – the upper rotundas, mosaic tile work, [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Pat Deppiesse Greetings one and all! I am happy to report that we have had the privilege of meeting with our elected representatives at the BC Legislative Assembly this past week. What a wonderful experience it was for me as I have never visited the parliament buildings before. We were so in awe [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Betty Hoskins As the song goes… ” and the times…they are a-changin” ! It seems whenever we turn around these days, whether it be in our own lives or the turmoil of our society and indeed throughout the world; it seems we notice nothing but upheaval everywhere in this old world of ours. [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Evelyn Rigby Yes, Fall is even reaching the balmy Sunshine Coast. Two days ago while walking with a friend I marvelled at the annual phenomenon of salmon returning to their spawning grounds. As we watched the fish fighting their way upstream I recognized that this contained a lesson for me, and possibly for [...]
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