Solemnity of Canadian Martyrs - Sep 26, 2010

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Oct 1 (Fri). Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Vocations hour at 6:00 p.m., Benediction at 7:45 p.m. followed by Mass in Cantonese at 8:00 p.m. Please sign up at the Info Counter.

15th Anniversary Dinner at Dragon View Chinese Cuisine this Sunday at 6:30 pm. Remember to bring your ticket & celebrate.

Bishops' Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada A special collection will be held this weekend. The monies raised will be sent to our diocese, which will use these revenues to help pay its annual contribution to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). Thank you for your generosity.

ROSARY October is the month of the Rosary. You are invited to say Rosary together. Please come 25 minutes before every Sunday Masses (except 8:15 a.m.).

Papal Honour Fr. Francis Chang will be among other 20 who will receive the papal honour next Sunday (Oct 3), 2:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Everyone is welcome to the Mass.

Learning our Catholic Faith

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2010-2011

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

In Cantonese (every Wednesday) 7:00-9:00 p.m.

In English (every Thursday) at 7:00-8:30 p.m.

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

Classes have started, please register as soon as possible.

Children Catechism PREP in English Classes for Gr. 1 - 7 (every Wednesday) from 7:00-8:15 p.m. have started, please register as soon as possible.

Youth Faith Formation Program (YFFP)

YFFP is still accepting registrations. Please note that sessions will start on Oct 4 (Mon) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in rooms A & B. Please register as soon as possible at the Info Counter.

World Youth Day Youth Ministry is forming a World Youth Day team to go to Spain next year. If you are joining the team, please make your $100 deposit at the Parish Office by Oct 1 (Fri) to confirm your spot.

CM Voice Sep/Oct issue has been published, please pick one at Info Counter.

Knights of Columbus is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner & Dance Party on Oct 9 (Sat). Tickets will be sold after Mass at $25 each. Please contact Michael Wong at 778-773-1226.

Holy Land Items A family from Nazareth will be here next Sunday to sell religious item, as a way to help those stay in homeland.

Project Advance We are only $10,194 short of our goal. Have you participated yet? Please pledge in parish office during office hours. Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.

In the news this week, the media reported that there are many charities whose expenses significantly diminish the amount of your donation that reaches your intended charity. Project Advance's administrative costs are just an amazingly low 3% of donations. All Project Advance donors can be assured that their donations are reaching the many groups that are supported by Project Advance.

Rectory Redevelopment Foundation work has begun. Please keep the project in your prayer and donation is still welcome.

Parish Community Activities

Mandarin Conversation Class teaching everyday speaking skill and vocabulary. Every Saturday, 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Please register in advance at parish office in the morning. Invitation for All Temporary Foreign Workers: LCP, Low Skill Pilot Project Sep 26, 3 - 5 p.m. at our parish. For info, contact Sr. Cecilia 604-272-4779 hudec@telus.net.

Freedom to Love Christopher West will talk on applying Pope John Paul's II 'Theology of the Body' to life & relationship, on Oct 2, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at St. Patrick's Parish. Archbishop Miller will celebrate Mass at 8 a.m. Call 604-270-9463 or visit www.bc.cfc.ca/prolife.

Salt, Light and Leaven On Oct 2 (Sat), 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Westminster Abbey. Fr. Abbot John Braganza, OSB will have an extended reflection on how to live your lay vocation today with vigour and serenity. Admission is free.

The Catholic Forum invites you to explore the topic on "New Evangelization and Mission Oriented Parishes" with Rev. Msgr. Mark Hagemoen on Oct 5 (Tue) at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish, Vancouver.

Thanksgiving Mass for Seniors Archbishop Miller will celebrate Mass on Oct 7, 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Parish, Vancouver followed by a light lunch and "meet and greet" with the Archbishop. Please contact your parish office to register. Space is limited!

Homecoming - Reaching Out and Welcoming Learn how you can reach out and welcome inactive Catholics back to the Church. Keynote speaker is Fr. Robert Barron. Oct 23 (Sat) at St. Mary's Parish. Visit www.rcav.org/congress.

Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles of the World will be on display at St. Paul Parish from Oct 15 to 17. Eucharistic Retreat with Fr. Gabriel on Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. No registration necessary. Please bring lunch.