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.