Is there anyone here experienced in construction?

[Private to Abel Nightroad//Unhackable]

Father Nightroad, I need to talk to you about the church. Ky Kiske told me he spoke with you on the matter before leaving.

[/private/Nightroad]

[Private to Tony Foster//Viewable by Father Nightroad]

A word about the shelter, Tony.

... Riiiight.

The shelter is currently full. I suggest those still needing a bed try again at midnight, as I suspect some of these people are simply here to gawk.

All guests still here tomorrow morning are asked to wake and begin clearing out for the day at eight so church staff can begin setting up for Sunday Mass, which will be at ten. We have a new priest officiating tomorrow's service, so please be sure to welcome Bishop.

Starting today, I am beginning a fundraising drive to build a seperate building for shelter operations. The church has served well enough for the project temporarialy, but as with most churches, the building is not well suited for such use permanently. For the long term, I believe it best to have a structure with better equipped utilities.

So, today's temporary visitors? You're not only welcome to ask me questions, but I'll also be more than happy to hug you and autograph your things.

For a small fee. ♥

((OOC: Bother at will~))

As we find ourselves once more in the middle of another week of new arrivals to the City, I feel it prudent to once more remind of the church's shelter and soup kitchen. We offer beds, bedding, and a hot meal at no charge for those who find themselves alone and require a safe place to sleep until they become settled and make other arrangements.

All shelter guests will be advised of the conduct to be followed while on church property upon check in, which I will also post to the network, and are listed on the church bulletin board along with local job openings:

1. No violence on Church grounds.
2. No theft from the Church, no theft from people in the shelter or soup kitchen.
3. No sale or use of drugs or alcohol on Church grounds.
4. No solicitation or sexual activities on Church grounds.
5. No feeding from the persons or spirit of shelter/soup kitchen guests, volunteers, or Church staff.
6. If security tells you to leave, then go. Do not cause incident.

Once again I want to thank everyone lending their aid to this effort, and wish to restate that volunteers are always welcome, along with those who would like to donate supplies or monetarily. In addition to being a crucial part of the shelter program, I should like to remind everyone that acts of charity are also part of the season of Lent.

Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday, a day during which we are meant to take stock of our spritual lives. This is a time of reflection, when we should focus not only on repentance for our sins, but decide upon our other spiritual goals and how we will pursue them.

((OOC: She's decided to work on her temper and abstain from bitching at people... yeah, let's just see how long that lasts. >.<))

I ask that those feeling inspired today NOT demonstrate their arts on the walls or other parts of the chapel.

In other news, in order to better help individuals become settled in The City, I would like to create a job board to list openings with local businesses. If you own or manage a business and are seeking employees, or require help for odd jobs and/or household work, please send the following information over the network or to the church's office:

Title of position:
Name of business:
Description of duties involved:
Skills required/preferred:
Experience/Education preferred:
Willing to provide training?: Yes / No
Salary/Payment information:
Contact information:

Openings will be listed on the church bulletin board and on a weekly post made to my network journal. Thank you.

((OOC: No one really needs to fill the form out (unless you'd like to), this is mostly to put the idea out there ICly. We can just pretend the post goes up each week.))

...um, City? What are your feelings on possible community outreach programs?

Would you be willing to volunteer your time to such projects? Would you be willing to donate financially?

Currently on the drawing board is a program that would provide a temporary place for new arrivals to The City. Longtime citizens may remember a time when all a person had to do was walk into an unoccupied apartment and it was yours, free of rent for however long you should stay, and a meal could be purchased with the lint from your pocket. Unfortunately, times and whims of the City administrators have changed, and this is no longer the case, though still most people arrive with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. The creation of a monetary system was also the creation of haves and have nots, and while there is no shortage of jobs to be had (and with them the ability to take oneself from the latter catergory), there is a still a question of finding them, and for those recently pulled here, this may take a few days while they grapple with the greater problem of simply understanding a strange new place that may undermine all they've ever known. Some arrivals find friends or otherwise situate themsleves within hours, but for those who do not, the proposed program would serve as a net.

Thoughts on this? We were all new once, and the influx of the recently arrived is a regular occurance, making this an easily identifiable issue for which to direct assistance. But what other issues do you think would benefit from organized good works?

Any feedback offered is very valuable, and I thank you muchly for it.

EDIT: Also, what is the opinion on the idea of a soup kitchen? Would anyone be willing to volunteer cooking services to one, and/or to the support center?

We had a nice Christmas in the City this year, didn't we?

It will be a new year soon, has anyone decided their resolutions yet?

( Private to Cardinal Dei Medici//Unhackable )

( Private//Unhackable )

I don't want it.

I thank everyone who attended the Nativity Play and hope you all enjoyed yourselves.

For those interested in attending Catholic Christmas Mass, the schedule is as follows:

Midnight Mass - Tuesday, December 25: 12:00 am
Christmas Day Mass - Tuesday, December 25: 10:00 am

Those seeking information on that other service should contact Tony Foster.


Sleep. Now.

TONY FOSTER. We need to have a word.

In other news, I would like to remind everyone of the Nativity Play that will be performed at the church tomorrow evening from 7-8 pm. For those unfamiliar, this is a play that recounts the remarkable story of the birth of the savior, Jesus Christ. All are welcome to attend.

Assuming there are no objections, of course.

((OOC: I think that's the time it's supposed to be. If that's wrong, lemme know and I'll edit.))

Firstly, I'm real damn glad this guy's explained what's going on. It saves the time of wondering which asshole vampire left their ghouls wandering around, this time.

Secondly, any in the "zombie" stage of infection who come within view of the church will be disposed of. Period.

Heinkel, come with me.

[Church/Vatican Filter]

Is everyone alright?

((OOC: Church/Vatican Filter is Ky, TB Vatican (minus Esther), Lilith, & Hellsing Vatican.))

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be condemned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. So then after the LORD had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

- Mark 16:15-19

( Private )

You see, I was right. Five days now, and the work continues. No curse is this. I feel more focused, more alive, more right in my heart than I have since coming here. I was lax and lost for so long, and now I am found again. How can that possibly be a curse?

The following people are hereby accused of witchcraft:

Muraki Kazutaka
Suburu
Fran

There will still be Mass at 10:00 am tomorrow, for we shall honor our obligation, and we shall celebrate, and we shall commemorate those who have passed.

Kingdom come, His will be done.

((OOC: Strikes=private. After spending a little guarding Ky's unconscious body, Yumie got antsy, delegated the job to an NPC Inquisitor, and has been both assisting in and carrying out solo interrogation/torture sessions with NPCs and PCs for the past day or so, because boys certainly shouldn't have all the fun, and Enrico-mun needed some relief. I'm about to go to bed, but I'll catch up with all of the started comment-logs when I get up. If someone wanted to talk to me about doing one or assuming something, and I've somehow dropped your IM during the tag-juggling or missed you in any other way, drop me note about it here, or in an OOC comment in this entry.))

There are those out there calling this movement a curse.

Curse? No. This is a blessing.

Blessed are those who have at last opened their eyes to the ungodly acts that have long permeated this city. It is true we have been pulled into a realm built on dark and unnatural magics, but there is no reason any of us should enage in such things ourselves! I was taught those who serve God are charged with one purpose: to prevent the world from falling into a nothing but a pit of chaos and sin. To serve the Lord is not always easy or pretty, but we must take heart and trust in Him, and He/She shall give us the strength we need to face these tasks.

Moving on, I believe that these two women are suspect for witchery and should be brought forth for judgement as soon as possible:

Kotobuki Ran
Eliza Faust

Lastly, as a reminder:
There will still be Mass this Sunday morning! 10:00 am. Free coffee and donuts after the service.
Along with carrying out this holy mission, we must also remember our obligation and celebrate the sacrifice as He taught us.

((OOC: Accusing a couple now, and a couple more later~ Though it might be hard to tell, yeah, she's affected. Being in the City so long had kinda mellowed her.))

It's vaguely disconcerting when something bleeds green. Like an explosion of one of those unpleasant smelling juices healthfood people try to hawk.

There were a few things in the "rules" for those creatures I wondered about. Not feeding them after midnight, for example. How long after midnight? Until sunrise? And what about the no water thing? Would that go for all liquids, or only plain water? Aren't living things supposed to be made of a lot of water? So how would that--

I didn't get it.

( Filtered to Father Anderson, Cardinal Dei Medici, & Archbishop Maxwell )

I won't ask. I won't ask. I won't ask.

Just as another reminder, worship service will be held again this Sunday at 10:00 AM in the new church. Father Abel Nightroad will once more be conducting. Any and all interested are encouraged to attend.

Any questions?