31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - English Bulletin

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

31^st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct 31, 2010

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   on Nov 5 (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. Divine Mercy Devotion at 7:20 p.m.  Prayer intentions to be offered during the Devotion at 8:00 p.m. Mass.

 

Remembrance of All Souls  November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the “All Souls Day Remembrance” envelopes and drop into the collection basket during mass or return to parish office. One mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

Peter’s Pence      The 2nd collection next Sunday is for the charitable work of the Holy See.  Visit vatican.va for its history.  Please be generous.

 

Knights of Columbus

 

Membership Drive       Anyone over 18 who would like to dedicate to our community, please contact Grand Knight Michael Wong at 778-773-1226.

 

Charity Appeal     Tickets sales after Mass at $2 each.  Lots of prizes.

 

Project Advance    We are only $6,654 short of our goal.  Have you participated yet?  Please pledge in parish office during office hours.  Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.

 

Bequest    Our legal title is “Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver as represented by Canadian Martyrs Parish”.

 

Rectory Redevelopment 

  

Structure of the rectory has been framed.  Please keep the project in your prayer and donation is still welcome. 

 

Respect for Neighbours      Please keep clean when you park along Garrison Road and do not block their driveways. Please lower your volume when you talk in our parking lot in the evening.

 

Parish Community Activities

 

Mandarin Conversation Class teaching daily speaking skill and vocabulary.  Every Saturday, 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Please register in advance at parish office in the morning.

 

Annual Mass for Deceased Bishops, Priests and Religious  at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Nov 4 (Thu) at 12:00 noon.  All parishioners are welcome.  Kindly remember in your prayers those who have laboured for the Church in Vancouver - and pray that the Lord will send more dedicated men and women to continue their work.

 

Vigil for Unborn Children     Pro-life Mass & Vigil at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Van. on Nov 6 at 9:00 a.m.

 

Vocation Live-In   Nov 5 -7 for boys or young men interested in the priesthood at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission.  For more info, call 604-826-8715.

 

Archdiocesan Stewardship Conference  on Nov 12 (Fri) and Nov 13 (Sat) at St. Helen’s Church in Burnaby.  Opening Presentation by Archbishop Miller, and Rev Brendan McGuire from San Jose will be the keynote speaker.  Register at www.rcav.org/stewardship.  Call 604-683-0281.

 

Summit at St. Bernadette Parish   Summit is a monthly event featuring Eucharistic Adoration and Praise & Worship, hosted around Archdiocese of Vancouver since 2002 and attracts hundred of young adults to worship Jesus in the Eucharist.  Next Summit will be held at St. Bernadette’s Parish, Surrey on Nov 6 - 7:30 p.m.

 

Grade 7s... Here’s your Opportunity  It will be held on Nov 6 & 7 (Sat & Sun) at Chandos Pattison Auditorium, Surrey.  This event will get participants excited about receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, and awaken the Holy Spirit in young and old alike!  More information at www.rcav.org-News and Events.

 

“Real Faith for Real Women”    Nov 20 (Sat) at All Saints Parish Hall in Coquitlam.  This one-day retreat begins with Mass at 9:00 a.m. and wrap-ups at 3:30 p.m.  Also, there is an Evening Cabaret 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., open to men and women.  Tickets are $49 (includes day and evening) or $20 for evening only.  Tickets available at Joyful Noise Bookstore 604-521-4569 or contact Debbie Sergent at 604-220-4520.

 

End of Life Issues Workshop     Nov 20 (Sat), 9:00 - 12:00 noon at St. Paul’s Parish.   Please see notice board.

 

Theology on Tap    Rabbi Dr. Robert A. Daum: Interfaith Dialogue in the 21st Century.  Mass at 6:00 p.m., presentation at 7:00 p.m. on Nov 4 (Thu) at Saint Mark’s College.

 

“Damien” a one-act play on the life of Saint Damien of Molokai, presented by Fr. Edward Evanko, pastor of Holy Dormition of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic parish

at St Joseph the Worker church on  Nov 13 (Sat) at 8 pm. Admission by donation, call Mel Dear at 604-583-7599.

 

Corpus Christi College     Preview nights will be held on Nov 17 & Dec 8 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Email JJ Kissinger at jjkissinger@corpuschristi.ca or call 604-822-6862 ext 106.

 

Archdiocese of Vancouver Employment Opportunity 

1.    Director of Development

2.    B.C. Catholic

             -      General Assignment Reporter/Photographer

3.    Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre

             -      Chef and General Staff

Visit www.rcav.org/employment for full details.

English Bulletin on 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

30^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct 24, 2010

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   Nov 5 (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. Divine Mercy Devotion  at 7:20 p.m.  Prayer intentions to be offered during the Devotion at 8:00 p.m. Mass.

 

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.).

 

Remembrance of All Souls  November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the “All Souls Day Remembrance” envelopes and drop into the collection basket during mass or return to parish office. One mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

White Ribbon Against Pornography    Our parish’s Catholic Women’s Leagues (English and Chinese) will be promoting the White Ribbon of Signatures Campaign on Oct 23 & 24 (Sat & Sun).  Please support the national campaign by signing your name and postal code on the ribbon. The ribbon will be sent to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.

 

Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal Tickets sales after Mass at $2 each.  Lots of prizes.

 

Rectory Redevelopment 

Structure of the rectory has been framed.  

Please keep the project in your prayer and donation is still welcome. 

 

Respect for Neighbours      Please keep clean when you park along Garrison Road and do not block their driveways. Please lower your volume when you talk in our parking lot in the evening.

 

Halloween Candy Appeal - Agape    Agape Street Ministry invites you to share your Halloween Candy with them.  Each year they have over 50,000 street encounters with a little bag of assorted candies and prayer card inside.  Please drop off your candy at the parish office.  Need volunteer hours?  Come and help us pack candy bags on Oct 29 (Fri) from 7-10pm in Room H.

 

Project Advance    We are only $6,654 short of our goal.  Have you participated yet?  Please pledge in parish office during office hours.  Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.

Parish Community Activities

 

Mandarin Conversation Class teaching daily speaking skill and vocabulary.  Every Saturday, 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Please register in advance at parish office in the morning.

 

Bequest    Our legal title is “Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver as represented by Canadian Martyrs Parish”.

 

Annual Mass for Deceased Bishops, Priests and Religious at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Nov 4 (Thu) at 12:00 noon.  All parishioners are most welcome.  Kindly remember in your prayers this month those who have laboured for the Church in Vancouver - and pray that the Lord will send more dedicated men and women to continue their work.

 

Vocation Live-In   Nov 5 -7 for boys or young men interested in the priesthood at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission.  For more info, call 604-826-8715.

 

How to Pray for your Loved Ones   A two-part seminar by Vernon Robertson at St. Mary’s Church on Oct 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct 30 from 9:30 a.m.  Free but pre-registration for free manual.  E-mail varobertson@shaw.ca.

 

Archdiocesan Stewardship Conference   will be held on Nov 12 (Fri) and Nov 13 (Sat) at St. Helen’s Church in Burnaby.  Opening Presentation by Archbishop Miller, and Rev Brendan McGuire from San Jose will be the keynote speaker.  Register at www.rcav.org/stewardship.  Call 604-683-0281.

 

Grade 7s... Here’s your Opportunity   Spirit Day is designed for Grade 7 students.  It will be held on Nov 6 & 7 (Sat & Sun) at Chandos Pattison Auditorium, Surrey.  This event will get participants excited about receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, and awaken the Holy Spirit in young and old alike!  Sessions include testimonies, games, music, skills, prayer, food, Mass and much more.  More information at www.rcav.org-News and Events.

 

End of Life Issues Workshop     Nov 20 (Sat), 9:00 - 12:00 noon at St. Paul’s Parish.   Please see notice board.

 

Rediscover the Presence of Our Lord    Talk by Fr. Gabriel, OP with group discussions.  Event held at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Burnaby on Oct 30 - 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.  For more info, visit www.rcav.org - News and Events.

 

Theology on Tap    Rabbi Dr. Robert A. Daum: Interfaith Dialogue in the 21st Century.  Mass at 6 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m. on Nov 4 at Saint Mark’s College.

 

Corpus Christi College     Preview nights will be held on  Oct 27, Nov 17 & Dec 8 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Email JJ Kissinger at jjkissinger@corpuschristi.ca or call 604-822-6862 ext 106.

 

Employment Opportunities

Archdiocese of Vancouver

- Director of Development

- General Assignment Reporter/Photographer - B.C. Catholic

Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre

- Chef and General Staff

Visit www.rcav.org/employment for full details.

Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese

- Administrative Assistant

Visit www.cisva.bc.ca for full details.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct 17, 2010

 

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.).

 

REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SOULS   November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the “All Souls Day Remembrance” envelopes and drop into the collection basket during mass or return to parish office. One mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

Canonization of Blessed Br. Andre    The second Canadian-born saint.

Coverage at Salt & Light TV (Ch. 160) this Sunday

10:00am       -      Mass hosted by Mary Rose Bacani - English

3:00pm        -      Rebroadcast of the Mass of canonization

9:00pm        -      Feature documentary “God’s Doorkeeper:  St. Andre of Montreal” - English

 

White Ribbon Against Pornography    Our Catholic Women’s Leagues (English and Chinese) will be promoting the White Ribbon of Signatures Campaign on Oct 23 & 24 (Sat & Sun).  Please support the national campaign by signing your name and postal code on the ribbon. The ribbon will be sent to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.

 

Fr. Chu     will be away from Oct 20 to Nov 4 for a convention and vacation.

 

Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal Tickets sales after Mass at $2 each.  Lots of prizes.

 

Rectory Redevelopment     Concrete and steel works are in progress.  Please keep the project in your prayer and donation is still welcome.  Please see more photos on other page.

 

English Teachers  Volunteers are needed for our morning & evening ESL beginners’ classes, teaching experience preferred.  Help those who need help and at the same time, help evangelize!  Please contact parish office or Fr. Chu.

 

Youth Faith Formation Program will be held this Monday at 7:00 p.m.

 

Congratulation to Our Newly Weds

Billy Chan & Ada Au

 

Respect for Neighbours      Please keep clean when you park along Garrison Road and do not block their driveways. Please lower your volume when you talk in our parking lot in the evening.

 

Bequest    Our legal title is “Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver as represented by Canadian Martyrs Parish”.

 

Project Advance    We are only $7,254 short of our goal.  Have you participated yet?  Please pledge in parish office during office hours.  Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.

 

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.

 

Rest in Peace   ~   Francis Lim

 

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) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish.  Visit www.rcav.org/congress.

 

Vocation Live-In   Nov 5 -7 for boys or young men interested in the priesthood at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission.  For more info, call 604-826-8715.

 

God’s Healing Touch    Are you depressed, lonely, broken?  In need of healing?  Let Jesus take your burden away.  Join them on Oct 21, 7:00 pm at St. Luke’s Old Church Hall, 20285 Dewdney Trunk Drive, Maple Ridge.

 

How to Pray for your Loved Ones   A two-part seminar by Vernon Robertson at St. Mary’s Church on Oct 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct 30 from 9:30 a.m.  Free but pre-registration for free manual.  E-mail varobertson@shaw.ca.

 

Sacred Art on Display    Entitled: “Beauty at the Service of Truth.”  until Oct 24 at St. Jude Parish (3078 Renfrew Street, Vancouver).  Gallery hours: Sat and Sun, 9-5 p.m., Mon - Fri, 9-4 p.m.  For more info, call 604-942-3171 or visit www.epiphanysacredarts.org.

 

Archdiocesan Stewardship Conference   will be held on Nov 12 (Fri) and Nov 13 (Sat) at St. Helen’s Church in Burnaby.  Archbishop Miller will welcome everyone with an Opening Presentation, and Rev Brendan McGuire from San Jose, California will be the keynote speaker.  Register on-line at www.rcav.org/stewardship.  Call 604-683-0281.

 

VanSpec    is looking for volunteer catechists to help teach the faith to special needs children and teens in your area.  Training will be provided.  Please contact VanSpec at 604-253-2233 or email at vanspec.centre@qmail.com.

 

Corpus Christi College     Preview nights will be held on  Oct 27, Nov 17 & Dec 8 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Email JJ Kissinger at jjkissinger@corpuschristi.ca or call 604-822-6862 ext 106.

 

Little Flower Academy Open House   Oct 19 (Tue) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Register at 604-738-9016 ext 222 or email wilsonk@lfabc.org.

28th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

28^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct 10, 2010

 

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.).

 

REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SOULS   November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the “All Souls Day Remembrance” envelopes and drop into the collection basket during mass or return to parish office. One mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

Many Thanks from Fr. Francis Chang      to all those friends who attend the Thanksgiving Mass and the ceremony of Presenting the Pro Ecclesia and Pontifice Cross at Holy Rosary Cathedral last Sunday.  The Pro Ecclesia and Pontifice Cross is displayed at the Church foyer.

 

Canonization of Blessed Br. Andre

Coverage at Salt & Light TV(Ch. 160) on Sunday, Oct 17

3:45am  -      Mass- Live in French from Rome,

10:00am       -      Mass hosted by Mary Rose Bacani - English

3:00pm -      Rebroadcast of the Mass of canonization

9:00pm -      Feature documentary “God’s Doorkeeper: St. Andre of Montreal” - English

 

English Teachers  Volunteers are needed for our morning & evening ESL beginners’ classes, teaching experience preferred.  Help those who need help and at the same time, help evangelize!  Please contact parish office or Fr. Chu.

 

Use of Parish Room     Please book from parish office first and only use it in the time duration you booked.

 

Respect for Neighbours      Please keep clean when you park along Garrison Road and do not block their driveways. Please lower your volume when you talk in our parking lot in the evening.

 

Project Advance    We are only $7,254 short of our goal.  Have you participated yet?  Please pledge in parish office during office hours.  Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.

 

Congratulation to Our Newly Weds

Alex Yuen & Imelda Cheung

 

Rectory Redevelopment Cement foundation work has almost completed. Please keep the project in your prayer and donation is still welcome.  Please see photos on other page.

 

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.

 

Rest in Peace

Please pray for our deceased Gerald Wayne Girvin

 

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) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish.  Visit www.rcav.org/congress.

 

A Prophetic Conference: Oct 15-17  For info, call St. Andrew’s Cathedral 250-388-5571 or visit www.standrewscathedral.com.

 

Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles of the World    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.

 

Vocation Live-In   Nov 5 -7 for boys or young men interested in the priesthood at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission.  For more info, call 604-826-8715.

 

“Who do you say I am?”    A quiet weekend retreat with Fr. Elton Fernandes, SJ, and Sr. Monica Kaufer: Oct 15-18 at Rivendell on Bowen Island.  Retreat, private room and meals - $250.  For more info, 604-266-1611.

 

Catholic Engaged Encounter   A weekend program that provides engaged couples with private time to work on deepening and exploring their relationship before their wedding day.  Oct 15 - 17 at Rosemary Heights.  More info at www.rcav.org - news and events.

 

Retrouvaille     This program has helped many couples experiencing marital difficulty.  Confidential , please register for the weekend on Oct 15 at email 1009@retrouvaille.org; call 604-530-6710; visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

 

Prison Ministry is Celebrating        Catholic Charities Prison Ministry is celebrating Volunteer Support and Development Day with Archbishop Miller on Oct 16 (Sat), 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  All are welcome.  For more info, call Blair Perra 778-240-4886 or email wb-perra@shaw.ca.

 

How to Pray for your Loved Ones   A two-part seminar by Vernon Robertson at St. Mary’s Church on Oct 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct 30 from 9:30 a.m.  Free but pre-registration for free manual.  E-mail varobertson@shaw.ca.

 

Annual Fall Fair    Oct 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker.  Contact David Chang 604-813-7888.

 

Corpus Christi College     Preview nights include an official campus tour and important information about the admissions process and scholarships will be held on  Oct 27, Nov 17 & Dec 8 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Email JJ Kissinger at jjkissinger@corpuschristi.ca or call 604-822-6862 ext 106.

 

Little Flower Academy Open House   Oct 19 (Tue) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Registration packages for the Dec 11 entrance exam will be available.  Register at 604-738-9016 ext 222 or email wilsonk@lfabc.org.