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Parish Bulletin #9 - Save St. Brigids

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This page will keep you up to date on what's going on at our church. The eight parishioner's meeting was held last June 14th.

SAVE ST BRIGID’S BULLETIN #9

June 21st , 2006

  1. Father opened the meeting with a prayer and blessing for the Archbishop, and blessings for a successful meeting..
  2. The chair discussed the outstanding items from the previous meeting
      1. The web site had been successfully edited so that the petition button was more prominent. The front section or home had not been modified.
      2. "How to Access" has not been developed as yet, and Marilyn will follow up with Edwin Acuna. .
      3. Parishioners were asked to continue sending note to two friends, to join the petition. A list of email addresses has been compiled to advise of meetings. Thanks to Bernadette McLeod.
      4. Videos and testimonials to take place after mass Sunday June 25th.
      5. Follow up is required to write MMP’s and MP’s and the local politicians. Marilyn advised that Madeleine Meilleur had been contacted and she will work with Mauril Belanger in both the writing to the Archbishop as well as the Province (Premier) regarding the moratorium on the sale of churches. The papers for a private members bill have been received. The NDP is also going to support this endeavour.

  3. Reporting

The Chair reported on the Task Force Strategy meeting held on Monday to say that four scenarios had been drafted with a member assigned to research after the presentation of the legal work. It will also be required to develop a press release/conference and some time lines to co-ordinate.

The $25,000 grant is on its way to the Minister’s office for final signature, and then to the Archdiocese. Legal- Patrick Murray was unable to attend but sent information that the work had been completed and is currently being combined with signatures and background. It is currently being reviewed by Senior Counsel. Petitions There are now about 2100 written signatures and 474 on the web site. The Filipinos obtained some 400 at the picnic. Thanks to Procy and Emie. It was pointed out that the nursing home at Pretoria Bridge was a strong supporter of Sister Eleanor and should be approached. Prayers and Vigils Vigils are held ever Tuesday following the noon mass, and each Friday from 8:00 to 10:30. Prayer is the most powerful source of strength, and we should try to spend some time here.

Communications and Public Relations

A press release is required to support our documentation. Committee to get together to discuss. Heritage – Heritage groups have endorsed the campaign, and are currently writing the Archdiocese. Fund Raising. Discussion took place from an individual from the Mission, who would bring the support from the Mission, the Salvation Army and other groups around St. Brigid’s who look to the church for guidance. The chair will meet this individual separately at another meeting.Picnic – Teresa and Bobby reviewed the arrangements for the picnic. The park has been booked and the plans are underway. Games and activities as well as a children’s colouring contest will be held. Tina Kuchiack to be approached. Tin cans, and metal was also requested for collection to raise money. Commemorative Mass. Plans for August 6th is proceeding.

4. New Business

i. The subject of basic Canadian Human Rights came up with reference to these arbitrary decisions that have been made, and individuals was asked to reflect on this aspect, and how it was effecting some of us/all of us. Most certainly the right of appeal is fundamental to Canadians and the need for natural justice. ii. Part of the Administration manual for the Archdiocese was reviewed particularly the element of works of art. In properties that are have significant heritage or works of art i.e. cassavant organ, our murals, the authority of the Holy See must be given for disposal.iii. Derogatory remarks made in the previous document were commented on as being not helpful. We will also remove names from contentious issues to avoid embarrassment. iv.The Diocesan Feast Day is being held at the Basilica, June 27th at 7:30, and St. Brigids wishes to be represented. We will use the banner in the church "The Caring Community" and a couple will be approached to carry it. Other parishioners were invited to attend. v. An article was circulated from the New York Times re church closures and the enlightened approach the Archdiocese was taking down there. To be sent to the Archbishop here. Copies will be provided in the church on Sunday.

6. The meeting ended with a prayer from Father to bless our families, and our Church. A prayer was also given by Father for Jack Fraser and his wife who spent their 48th wedding anniversary with us. God bless them for many more.

The next meeting will be July 5th at 7:30 pm in the Church Hall.

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St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church
179 Murray Street
Ottawa, Ontario CANADA K1N 5M7