English Bulletin - Nov 28, 2010

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

1^st Sunday of Advent – November 28, 2010

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   Dec 3 (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 for an hour of adoration at the Info Counter.

 

Rite of Acceptance            This Sunday, our RCIA team invites you to participate in this blessed mission of evangelization by helping our 31 catechumens continue their journey of faith.  During their preparation for Baptism, we wish you can support them with your prayers and concern. 

 

Youth Ministry Sunday      The second collection next Sunday is to assist the work of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in our diocese and our parish.  Please be generous.

 

Christmas Party - Theme “Love & Joy”

Dec 19 (Sun) 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Come to join us in this special program to discover the true meaning of Christmas. 

Free admission but please bring a new pair of men’s socks or used jeans (especially small size) or used jackets (no sweaters or shirts) or used bedding for the charitable work of the Franciscan Sisters of Atonement.  Bring along your non-Catholic friends.  Parish groups who want to take part in it, please contact Info Counter by next Sunday.

 

Christmas Cards    Sending your greetings with religious messages on Christmas card are far better than those without.

 

Christmas Stamp  Choose and use the Madonna and Child Christmas stamp to help reminding others the real meaning of Christmas.

 

Project Advance    We are only $5,028 short of our goal.  Have you participated yet?  Please pledge in parish office during office hours.  Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.

 

Rectory Redevelopment 

 

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

 

Parish Community Activities

Mandarin Conversation Class teaching daily speaking skill and vocabulary.  Every Saturday, 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.  No class in December.

 

Young Adults, Join the Summit   Eucharistic Adoration - an evening of praise, worship, reflection, reconciliation and adoration.  Catholic Christian Outreach, a national university student movement serving UBC and SFU, host the Summit each month to gather young adults together to encounter Jesus.  Dec 4 (Sat) 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s, Richmond.  Joint the CCO this Advent in preparation to welcome Jesus.

 

Pro-life Mass & Vigil.  Peaceful, prayerful vigil for unborn children and their parents.  Saturday December 4, 2010.  9:00 am Mass at St. Edmund’s Parish, 545 Mahon Ave, North Vancouver.  Followed by Vigil at Lion’s Gate Hospital.

 

Our Holy Longing: An Advent Interlude   Advent Reconciliation and Retreat; “Light up for Christ” prayer hosted by Knights of Columbus Council with a light supper on Dec 1 at 6 p.m. at St. Mark’s College.  Cost $5.  For more info, Email stmarks.campusministry@gmail.com.

 

Catholic Forum - “Does the Marriage Tribunal Still Matter?” by Msgr. Pedro Lopez-Gallo on Dec 7, 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary Parish, 5251 Joyce Street, Vancouver.  Check http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vancatholic/.

 

Canossian Colleges Alumnae Association 2010 Christmas Dinner   Dec 11 (Sat) at Red Star Seafood Restaurant, Richmond.  Registration starts at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. $40 per person, registration deadline is Dec 1.  Enquiries or registration, please call Belinda Cheng 604-244-7038 or Vicky Wong 778-388-6866.  Non- perishable food items will be collected for the Food Bank.

 

Developing Our Talents  “God has given each of us particular talents which we are called to develop, not only for ourselves and our families, but for service to society as a whole.  We can serve society in our remunerated employment, through volunteer work or by contributing in other ways.”  From Work + Love = Holiness, Canadian Organization for Life and Family at www.colf.ca.

 

Little Flower Academy Entrance Exam  Acceptance for prospective 2011-2012 Grade Eight candidates.  Required to sit the exam on Dec 11 (Sat).  Please contact Kathi Wilson, Registrar at wilsonk@lfac.org or 604-738-9016 ext 222.  Application forms are available for download website www.lfabc.org.

 

7th Annual Advent Vigil for the Silenced   Join us in a silent stand for justice for those who are silenced homeless or pushed out hungry, unemployed and forgotten.  Everyone is invited to join us on Dec 22 (Wed) noon at Cathedral Square (opposite Holy Rosary Cathedral).

 

New Year’s Eve 2011 Fundraising Gala Dinner and Dance   The Indonesia Catholic Society will hold a fundraising dinner and dance on Dec 31 (Fri) 8:00 p.m. at Kirin Restaurant Starlight in New Westminster to help their youth to WYD in Madrid next August as well as helping the victims of natural disaster in Indonesia.  Please call Lili at 604-721-1222 or Prisca 604-464-5529.

 

Vancouver Chamber Choir Concert Magnificat       will be held on Dec 3 (Fri) at Orpheum Theatre.  Please contact Parish Office.

Christ the King - English Bulletin

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Christ the King – Nov 21, 2010

 

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion      As the term of two years is over for the current teams, we thank you for their service to our parish.  New ministries of Holy Communion will be commissioned today.  May our prayers go with both groups.

 

Home Mission      will be collected this Sunday.  Please support.

 

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.

 

Christmas Cards    Sending your greetings with religious messages on Christmas card is far better than those without.

 

Project Advance    We are only $5,028 short of our goal.  Have you participated yet?  Please pledge in parish office during office hours.  Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.

 

Rectory Redevelopment 

  

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

 

PARISH REGISTRATION   We encourage newcomers and families (especially those with children in our catechism class) to register at our parish. Those who have changed address or telephone number, please update it through Info Counter or Parish Office.

 

Sunday Missal 2011 is available for sale at Gift Shop at $4 each.

 

Volunteering Opportunity      Come and join us on Friday Nov 26 at 7 p.m. in Room H to pack candy bags for Agape Street Ministries.

 

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.

 

Congratulation to Our Newly-Weds

Cassian Cheng & Lavin Yuen

Matthew Hui & Vivian Chan

 

Vigil for Life   Archbishop Miller will lead a Vigil for Life on Saturday, Nov 27 at Holy Rosary Cathedral to begin the Advent season with prayers of thanks and protection for human life.  Pope Benedict XVI has asked all the world's bishops to promote the Vigil for Life during the Advent season and to invite the faithful to pray for the unborn.  The vigil will include Eucharistic adoration and will start at 7:00 p.m.

 

Mass for the University Students     Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, cordially invites all college and university students including faculty to the Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Sunday, Nov 28, at 2:30 p.m.  Confessions will be available at 1:45 p.m. and a reception will follow at Holy Rosary Hall after the Mass.  Visit www.oyyam.com.

 

Question Time with the Archbishop   Join the UBC Catholic Campus Ministry at St. Mark's College, the Newman Club, the Knights, UBC Korean Catholic and UBC CCO as we grill Archbishop J. Michael Miller again!!  Nov 24 (Wed) at 6:00 p.m.  Hot on the heels of last year's huge crowd, they invite all students and young adults to join them for a potluck dinner, followed by a  Question and Answer with the Archbishop.  Bring an international dish to share and think up some great questions as we Dish with the Bish?

 

Young Adults, Join the Summit   Eucharistic Adoration - an evening of praise, worship, reflection, reconciliation and adoration.  Catholic Christian Outreach, a national university student movement serving UBC and SFU, host the Summit each month to gather young adults together to encounter Jesus.  Dec 4 (Sat) 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's, Richmond.  Joint the CCO this Advent in preparation to welcome Jesus.

 

Begin a Journey in Your Life             A Progoff Intensive Journal Workshop will be held on Nov 27 & 28 with Fr. Bernard McCosham, OMI at Oblate House.  Please call 604-736-4399 or email bmccosham@telus.net.

 

Canossian Colleges Alumnae Association 2010 Christmas Dinner   Dec 11 (Sat) at Red Star Seafood Restaurant, Richmond.  Registration starts at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. $40 per person, registration deadline is Dec 1.  Enquiries or registration, please call Belinda Cheng 604-244-7038 or Vicky Wong 778-388-6866.  Non- perishable food items will be collected for the Food Bank.

 

Advent Retreat

 

Experience Mary's Call   An Advent Retreat at the Cenacle Nov 27 from 9:30 - 4 p.m.  Refreshments and lunch provided.  $50 offering suggested.  For more info, call Sr. Monica 604-266-1611.

 

Rosemary Heights   Descend from Your Heads into Your Hearts, facilitated by Sr. Cecilia Hudec, SC.  Nov 27 (Sat), 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 3690, 152 St. Surrey.  To register, e-mail earthliteracies@shaw.ca or call 250-220-4601.

 

Thomas Merton  Nov 28 (Sun) - 30 (Tue) at Rivendell Retreat Centre, Bowen Island.  Retreat conductor: Donald Grayston.  Cost: $245.  To register or for more info, please contact Donald at donald_grayston@sfu.ca or 604-709-0883.

 

Vancouver Chamber Choir Concert Magnificat       will be held on Dec 3 (Fri) at Orpheum Theatre.  Discount rates for over 25 tickets before Nov 22.  Please contact Parish Office.

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Parish – Church Bulletin

33^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Nov 14, 2010

 

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.

 

Clergy Study Week   Fr. Chu will join other priests from Tuesday to Friday for their annual study.  There will be daily morning Mass on Mon & Tue (15th & 16th) and Friday (19th)as usual.  Communion service will be held on Wed & Thu (17th & 18th).  Please keep your priests in your prayer.

 

Christmas Cards    Sending your greetings with religious messages on Christmas card is far better than those without.

 

Project Advance    We are only $5,028 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. 

 

PARISH REGISTRATION   We encourage newcomers and families (especially those with children in our catechism class) to register at our parish. Those who have changed address or telephone number, please update it through Info Counter or Parish Office.

 

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.

 

Freedom in Christ        El Shaddai invites all to join their 7th Anniversary Celebration on Nov 20 (Sat) 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Parish Hall.  Speaker: Bro Joel Macquillan.

 

Vigil for Life   Archbishop Miller will lead a Vigil for Life on Saturday, Nov 27 at Holy Rosary Cathedral to begin the Advent season with prayers of thanks and protection for human life.  Pope Benedict XVI has asked all the world’s bishops to promote the Vigil for Life during the Advent season and to invite the faithful to pray for the unborn.  The vigil will include Eucharistic adoration and will start at 7:00 p.m.

 

Mass for the University Students     Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, cordially invites all college and university students including faculty to the Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Sunday, Nov 28, at 2:30 p.m.  Confessions will be available at 1:45 p.m. and a reception will follow at Holy Rosary Hall after the Mass.  Visit www.oyyam.com.

 

Question Time with the Archbishop   Join the UBC Catholic Campus Ministry at St. Mark’s College, the Newman Club, the Knights, UBC Korean Catholic and UBC CCO as we grill Archbishop J. Michael Miller again!!  Nov 24 (Wed) at 6:00 p.m.  Hot on the heels of last year’s huge crowd, they invite all students and young adults to join them for a potluck dinner, followed by a  Question and Answer with the Archbishop.  Bring an international dish to share and think up some great questions as we “Dish with the Bish”.

 

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

 

“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.

 

Advent Retreat

 

Experience Mary’s Call   An Advent Retreat at the Cenacle Nov 27 from 9:30 - 4 p.m.  Refreshments and lunch provided.  $50 offering suggested.  For more info, call Sr. Monica 604-266-1611.

 

Rosemary Heights   Descend from Your Heads into Your Hearts, facilitated by Sr. Cecilia Hudec, SC.  Nov 27 (Sat), 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 3690, 152 St. Surrey.  To register, e-mail earthliteracies@shaw.ca or call 250-220-4601.

 

Thomas Merton  Nov 28 (Sun) - 30 (Tue) at Rivendell Retreat Centre, Bowen Island.  Retreat conductor: Donald Grayston.  Cost: $245.  To register or for more info, please contact Donald at donald_grayston@sfu.ca or 604-709-0883. 

 

Begin a Journey in Your Life      A Progoff Intensive Journal Workshop will be held on Nov 27 & 28 with Fr. Bernard McCosham, OMI at Oblate House.  Please call 604-736-4399 or email bmccosham@telus.net.

 

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.

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

32^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Nov 7, 2010

 

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 second collection this 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.

 

White Ribbon Against Internet Pornography We thank all who supported the “White Ribbon of Signatures” campaign last Sat and Sun.  We were happy to collect 738 signatures which will be sent by CWL to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.

 

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. 

 

PARISH REGISTRATION   We encourage newcomers and families (especially those with children in our catechism class) to register at our parish. Those who have changed address or telephone number, please update it through Info Counter or Parish Office.

 

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.

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.

 

Mass for the University Students      Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, cordially invites all college and university students including faculty to the Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Sunday, Nov 28, at 2:30 p.m.  Confessions will be available at 1:45 p.m. and a reception will follow at Holy Rosary Hall after the Mass.  Visit www.oyyam.com.

 

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

 

“Damien”  a one-act play on the life of Saint Damien of Molokai, presented by Fr. Edward Evanko at St Joseph the Worker church on Nov 13 (Sat) at 8 p.m. Admission by donation, call Mel Dear at 604-583-7599.

 

“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.

 

Advent Retreat

 

Experience Mary’s Call   An Advent Retreat at the Cenacle Nov 27 from 9:30 - 4 p.m.  Refreshments and lunch provided.  $50 offering suggested.  For more info, call Sr. Monica 604-266-1611.

 

Rosemary Heights   Descend from Your Heads into Your Hearts, facilitated by Sr. Cecilia Hudec, SC.  Nov 27 (Sat), 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 3690, 152 St. Surrey.  To register, e-mail earthliteracies@shaw.ca or call 250-220-4601.

 

Thomas Merton  Nov 28 (Sun) - 30 (Tue) at Rivendell Retreat Centre, Bowen Island.  Retreat conductor: Donald Grayston.  Cost: $245.  To register or for more info, please contact Donald at donald_grayston@sfu.ca or 604-709-0883. 

 

Richmond Right to Life Society’s Annual General Meeting   will take place on Nov 16 (Tue) at the Tapestry Church on 9280 No. 2 Rd., at 7:30 p.m.  Pastor Steve Tu of Trinity Pacific Church will be the guest speaker.  Members and non-members are welcome.  Light refreshments will be served.

 

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.

 

Employment Opportunities 

 

Archdiocese of Vancouver

        -      Director of Development

 

Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre

        -       Head Chef

        -       General Staff

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