Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Assumption of May – Aug 15, 2010

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Assumption of May – Aug 15, 2010

The Great Adventure - The Bible Timeline Welcome aboard! We are going to start a deeper adventure from Sep 10 every Friday evening 7:30-9:30 p.m. This 24-week DVD series will ignite our hearts on fire and energize us the idea of going on our journey in faith! $52 whole package, $42 books and binder! Please register after Mass.

Learning our Catholic Faith

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2010-2011

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

In Cantonese from Sep 8 (every Wednesday) 7:00-9:00 p.m. In English from Sep 9 (every Thursday) at 7:00-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin from Sep 11 (every Saturday) 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Please register now.

Children Catechism PREP in English Classes for Gr. 1 - 7 will begin from Sep 15 (every Wednesday) from 7:00-8:15 p.m. Please register as soon as possible.

Youth Faith Formation Program (YFFP)

is recruiting facilitators for this coming school year. Interested parties, please call Tes at 604-271-4662.

Fine Dining Fundraising To support our rectory reconstruction, chef Ricky Leung will hold a fine dining in the hall this Saturday evening. Tickets are at $80 (include $50 tax deductible) per person, 6 persons per table. Please contact Parish Office for details.

Summer Sale Aug 28 (Sat) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lots of merchandise fashion, and many more. Come to have fun and enjoy our special food. Rental table available for new items at $25. Register at Info Counter or Parish Office. Donations of new materials are welcome.

Project Advance

-Parish goal: $180,000, of which $33,500 goes to the Archdiocese and $146,500 for debt repayment and parish improvement projects.

-Suggestion: $450 for each family, or $37.50/month.

-Pledge up to-date: $167,316 (93%)

Please pledge in parish office during office hours.

Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.

Congratulation to Our Newly Weds

Daniel Chan & Mandy Yuen

Parish Picnic A total of $600 has been collected in the Abbey Church and was given as our donation to them. Thanks all of us. Photo contest deadline is this Sunday.

Donation Envelope For those who use the loose envelope at the pew in long term, please apply the donation envelope with number.

Church Attire Please keep the church quiet and dress properly in the summer. Decency and respect are the norm.

Out of Town? Check www.masstimes.org for Mass schedule.

Parish Community Activities

Summer French Lessons for children, adult & beginners

Aug 12 - Sep 8 (Mon - Fri), 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 $10/lesson

Teacher: Cecile Pang (can also speak English & Chinese). Please register in advance at parish office in the morning or call Mabel at 604-808-9600 after 10:00 a.m.

Private Tuition An Irish missionary family who has rich teaching experience can offer private full time tuition for English and Mandarin in Richmond. Contact Parish Office.

Rectory Redevelopment Pre-loading is completed. Donation is still welcome. Please contact Parish Office.

The Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp (WCCCLC) This year’s theme is ‘SimpliCharity’ and will be held on the Labour Day Weekend of Sep 3-6 at Camp Luther in Mission. All Chinese Catholics between the ages of 17 to 35 are welcome. Please visit http://www.wccclc.net/.

4 Steps Retreat Coming to Our Lady of Mercy The retreat begins on Aug 19 - 22. Email to register ashmun@telus.net; Call: Gina 604-522-5487 or Ashanti 604-526-9910. More details on website: www.vccrs.ca .

Pilgrimage to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes On Aug 21 (Sat) St. Joseph’s Parish in Mission invites you to the historic Fraser River Heritage Park to celebrate the Holy Eucharist at 1:00 p.m. Please bring your own lunch and chairs. Please call 604-826-2452 or visit www.stjosephofmssion.com.

The Catholic Bible Seminar - The Three Letters of John will be held on Sep 10-12 (Fri-Sun) at St. Mary’s Parish. The presenter is Fr. Jim Nisbet from Spreckles, California. Register at 604-882-9205 or refer to notice board.

Train for the Discipleship Series The Office of Religious Education is introducing a dynamic new faith formation program on Sep 11 (Sat). Author Christopher Ruff will give a leadership training seminar. Visit www.rcav.org/ore or call 604-683-0281.

Employment

Sacred Heart School in Ladner (K-7) - Closing Aug30

Advertising Representative – BC Catholic

Archivist / Records Manager – Closing on Aug. 23

General Labourer – Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre

Visit www.rcav.org/employment for full details