Dear friends in the Lord Jesus, Another month is coming to its end and Fall has arrived. It is hard to believe that 3/4 of the year has already passed. Based on our current daily logs, I suspect that we will finally hit the 15,000 visitors mark for September. If we miss it, it will be by a very low number. At its present rate, September should set a new record. During September, 2000, the Catholic Doors Ministry continued its expansion of spiritual material that appeals to a variety of needs. A new addition to the website consisted of Catholic games to meet the need of families with children. These will be listed below. Here is the summary of this month's achievements: BEAUTIFUL TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH The above mentioned manual of Catholic Teachings was finally completed during the first week of September. It can be viewed at: http://www.catholicdoors.com/teaching/index.htm BIBLE COURSES During September, the Catholic Doors Ministry discontinued its Catholic Bible Courses by correspondence. The webpage was redone to reflect this change. Three factors led to this final decision. First of all, the number of students who registered during the past year can be counted on one's two hands. The response was very poor. Secondly, the ministry has received cheques that were no good and Bible Course Exams from Catholics who refused to pay the registration fee of $ 5.00 and the $ 2.00 processing fee. This small contribution covered the costs of the Certificates of Completion, their mailing, envelopes, computer ink and gas to go to the post office to mail the corrected material. Thirdly, the Catholic Doors Ministry does not have the funds to cover the aforementioned costs. Because visitors continue to download over 1,000 courses per month (although they are not registering), the material, both the texts and Exams, will remain on the website as spiritual material for personal growth. The changes can be seen at: http://www.catholicdoors.com/courses/index.htm E-CARDS During September, Bible verses and doodles (animated graphics) were added to the free postcard services. Over and above the choice of coloured background/graphics, coloured texts, headings, stamps, etc... these new additions provide the visitors with a greater control over the final outcome of their postcards. To view the changes, go to: http://www.catholicdoors.com/card/index.htm GAMES Towards the end of the month, the Catholic Doors Ministry finally got around to creating a little entertainment for the website, something that had been on the agenda all Summer. With a little imagination and the usage of Java applets, six (6) games were created for the visitors. These are: "Ask Jesus!" - Click anywhere on the picture and a Bible Verse will pop up. There is a total of 64 different Bible verses. This is something like 'fortune cookies.' Go to: http://www.catholicdoors.com/ask/jesus.htm "Help Baby Jesus!" - Baby Jesus is in the arms of St. Joseph. He wants to go to Mary. Drag your mouse on the picture and watch the picture stretch. See if you can get Baby Jesus in Mary's arms. http://www.catholicdoors.com/games/reachout/index.html "Catholic Java Applet Puzzle of Jesus." Here is a puzzle of a couple dozen pieces of Jesus with the Crown of Thorns. Can you move the pieces into their proper place? http://www.catholicdoors.com/games/puzzle01/index.htm "Tic-Tac-Toe" Here is your chance to play Tic-tac-toe against St. Francis (the computer). You are St. Theresa. Can you win against St. Francis? http://www.catholicdoors.com/games/tictac/index.htm (DIFFICULT) http://www.catholicdoors.com/games/tictac/index2.htm (EASY) "Wipe The Glass" Behind the dusty pictures, 3 of them, there are holy pictures. You choose from 12 possibilities to decide which picture is behind the dust on the glass. Then, wipe the glass and see if you are right. You slide your mouse on the picture to remove the dust. http://www.catholicdoors.com/games/wipe/index.htm HOMILIES The October Sunday and Holy Days homilies were completed and uploaded at: Oct. 1 - 26 th Sunday in Ordinary Time http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/2000/001001.htm Oct. 7 Our Lady of the Rosary http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/2000/001007.htm Oct. 8 - 27 th Sunday in Ordinary Time http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/2000/001008.htm Oct. 15 - 28 th Sunday in Ordinary Time http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/2000/001015.htm Oct. 22 - 29 th Sunday in Ordinary Time http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/2000/001022.htm Oct. 29 - 30 th Sunday in Ordinary Time http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/2000/001029.htm JAVA APPLETS The 8 Java applets (holy pictures with moving water) that are found on the website of the Catholic Doors Ministry have been programmed so visitors can now email those pages to their friends. Upon receiving their email, the receiver clicks on the path and is taken to the page. To view this change, go to: http://www.catholicdoors.com/applets/index.htm JAVA E-CARDS Eight (8) Java E-Cards were added to the present 120 Holy E-cards that are available to visitors. The popularity of Java Cards has been growing and it was felt the Catholic Doors Ministry should have some of these to meet that particular need. Please see: http://www.catholicdoors.com/card/java/cards20.htm LITURGICAL CALENDAR The October, 2000 Liturgical Calendar is now available for viewing at: http://www.catholicdoors.com/liturgy/index.htm NEWS In the left column of the main page, three new categories of news have been added. 1) There is "Catholic News" provided by the Catholic Doors Ministry. 2) There is "CCCB" which stands for "Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops" news. 3) And there is "RCR" which stands for "Traditional Catholic Reflections" news. POETRY A new webpage was created on which was placed the link to 36 different pieces of spiritual poetry. All the pages were programmed to allow visitors to email them to their friends. To view this new addition, go to: http://www.catholicdoors.com/poetry/index.htm PRAYERS A few more prayers were added to the Prayer Webpage during the month. These consist of: The Scala Santa Devotion; http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/english/p05210.htm An Act of Consecration to Saint Anne; http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/english/p01707.htm Prayers to St. Anne, For expectant mothers; http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/english/p02050.htm The Memorare To Saint Anne; http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/english/p03901.htm Prayer on behalf of a sick person; and a Prayer for a sick person: http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/english/p02500.htm WAY OF THE CROSS The webpage of the Stations of the Cross received a face lift during September. Now, all the Stations of the Cross are on one page. The spiritual poetry was removed and placed as a separate webpage with additional poetry that was found in the free postcard service. To see the change, go to: http://www.catholicdoors.com/cross/index.htm This concludes the work of the Catholic Doors Ministry during September, 2000. During October, in response to the inquiries of many visitors, a webpage called, "Is It Catholic?" is being prepared. With so many who are making claims of receiving 'heavenly messages,' who knows which ones are recognized by the Catholic Church and which ones have been condemned? This is a major project which demands a lot of time to investigate a number of 'locutionists,' 'seers,' and 'visionaries.' It is expected that the webpage will begin with 8 cases that are commonly known around the world. Other than the November "Liturgical Calendar" and "Homilies," it is unsure as to what will follow. At this time, we will just have to leave it in the hands of the Holy Spirit to see what He inspires us to do for the Lord Jesus to be glorified in our humble ministry. Everyday, you are remembered in my daily celebration of the Holy Mass and recitation of the Holy Rosary. Through the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I ask the Lord Jesus to guide His children to this website, if it is His Divine Will, so they may find answers to spiritual questions that pre-occupy their minds. Based on what has been entered in our Guest Book and the content of a large number of email that is received, the Lord is pleased with the fruits of the Catholic Doors Ministry. Please pray for this ministry, that it may always bear fruits that are pleasing to the Lord, and hopefully, He will provide a means for us to financially secure the ministry in the coming year. May the grace of God be at work in all of you during your October daily activities. In the love of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Maurice Levesque September 29, 2000 ___________________________________________ This newsletter may be viewed at: http://www.catholicdoors.com/monthly/index.htm To UNSUBSCRIBE, please go to: http://www.catholicdoors.com/brav enet/maillist.htm, enter your email address and click on unsubscribe. For a CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS, please follow the above steps, then enter your new email address and finally, click on subscribe.