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JUNE 2003
THE CELTIC CONNECTION
ISSUE NUMBER 117
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Novena to the Blessed
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Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary (never known to fail). O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power.
0 show me herein you are my Mother. 0 Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Sweet Mother,
1 place this cause in your hands (three times).
Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the Divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me. This prayer must be said for three days, even after the request is granted and the favour received. It must be published.
- FMC. PMK. MJD, GG. CTKB
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Cwpffw»i'ty Add Your Name to
the List in the Final 'Push to Prague'
Dear Vancouver 2010 Bid Supporter,
With just a few weeks remaining until the Host City of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games is selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Vancouver 2010 Bid is proud to announce that our online supporter count is over 118,000, with more than 47,000 expressing a desire to volunteer for the 2010 Winter Games should they be awarded to Vancouver!
On behalf of everyone at the Vancouver 2010 Bid, I would like to thank all those who have taken the time to pledge their support for Canada's bid.
We would love to add even more names to the list in time for our final presentation to the IOC in Prague on July 2, which is why we're launching the "Push To Prague" campaign. We would like you to invite all your friends and family who have not yet pledged their support for Vancouver 2010 to do so in advance of this important date.
TOM McCAY
In Loving Memory
In memory of Tom McCay who passed away in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland on June 20, 1995. He is remembered with love by his children Maura and Pat, his grandchildren Maddisson and Kelsey and his many friends and family both in Canada and Ireland. He was predeceased by his son Liam in 1981. Your memory lives on in our hearts forever.
JOHN FURLONG
The results will be printed out and presented to the IOC on July 2.
Please spread the word to as many people as you can and encourage them to sign on as a Vancouver 2010 supporter at
www.winter2010.com
Sincerely. John Furlong President and Chief Operating Officer Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation
A Parent's Prayer at the
Marriage of a Son or Daughter
Lord Jesus Christ, You said that on their marriage grown children should leave father and mother and cling to their spouse. Our child has taken this step today, receiving the wonderful Sacrament of Marriage.
Watch over him/her in this new life. May this couple find happiness in each other and in You as they raise a new family to Your honour and glory. Help me to accept this marriage wholeheartedly with the realization that I am not losing one child but gaining another.
Stewart School Hosts its Twenty-Third Annual Feis
VANCOUVER - The Stewart School of Irish Dance will host its twenty-third annual feis on June 13, 14- and 15 at the Bonsor Recreation Complex, located at 6550 Bonsor Avenue in Burnaby.
The feis attracts over 800 competitors from all over North America with adjudicators and musicians brought in from near and far. It also provides a wonderful opportunity to experience outstanding performances of Irish arts and culture with aspiring dancers and musicians who are the foundation for shows like Riverdance.
Belfast-born Magdalene Stewart has been teaching in Canada for 27 years. A champion dancer and certified teacher, she strives to keep the culture alive by training dancers who qualify for national and world level championships.
The Stewart School of Irish Dance is a major contributor to Irish culture in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver area. For further information, visit their website at www.stewart-irish-dancers.freeservers.com, or call Ann at (604) 526-6602.
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SEEKING PART-TIME WORK
Fully certified Celtic home-health aid wishing part-time employment, overnight or weekend relief work. References available. Call (604) 522-0555.
MARY COOPER from Belfast "Norn" Ireland (seated) with her son Roy (Robert) granddaughter-in-law Pat (behind) and friends at their home in North Delta, British Columbia. Young Mary Cooper is celebrating a birthday to be proud of and a very sociable evening took place on June 7 to mark the event. The Coopers follow up with a cruise to Alaska through the inside passage and back to Vancouver. Truly a memorable occasion for all.