4th Sunday in Advent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

4^th Sunday in Advent – Dec 26, 2010

 

Merry Christmas May the Birth of Jesus bring you Peace and Joy.

 

Christmas Cards & Stamps    Send your greetings with religious messages on Christmas card and use the Madonna and Child Christmas stamp to help reminding others the real meaning of Christmas.

 

Haiti Earthquake   Jesuit’s brother, Edmund Lo will share his experience of the Haiti earthquake on Jan 2 (Sun), 2:00 pm in parish hall in Cantonese and English.  All are welcome.

 

2011 Donation Envelope is now available for pick-up.  Please write your name and address on each envelope in January for cross reference.

 

Project Advance    Have you participated yet?  You can now pledge online at http://rcav.org and click “Donate options” on top of the screen. Fulfill your pledge before Dec 31 to ensure your donation be tax deductible for this year.

 

Rectory Redevelopment 

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

 

Photography Exhibition       will be held on Dec 24 (7:30 pm - 1:00 am), Dec 25 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm), Dec 26 (8:00 am - 1:30 pm).  There will be photo sale and voting for “My Favorite Photo” to raise funds for the second phase development of the church.  Please support.

 

Sunday Traffic    Please follow our parish one-way traffic flow on Sunday.  NO ENTRANCE from Garrison Road.

 

Christmas Giving  Christmas is a special chance to make charitable donation.  You will see a prominent Christmas Giving image that takes you to the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s online donation site.  Visit www.rcav.org, you will find a number of projects in need of your help.  Thank you for your generosity.

 

Theology of the Body   Either from Jan 12 - Mar 30 (Wednesday), 7:00 - 9:15 pm at St. Andrew Parish or Jan 13 - Mar 24 (Thursdays) 7:00-9:15 pm at Christ the Redeemer Parish.  More info, call 604-683-0281.

 

White Mass for Health Care Providers  To be held by Catholic Physicians Guild of Vancouver on Jan 14, 7:00 pm at St. Augustine’s Parish.  Info: Judy Talas 604-430-2712.

 

“I Love Winter Institute” Video Contest  Submit a 30-second video which may be used to promote the upcoming Archdiocese Winter Institute on Jan 29.  Deadline Jan 5, winner will receive a book prize and two free tickets to Winter Institute.  Contact Kyle 604-683-0281 or visit www.rcav.org/winter.

 

New Year Eve Countdown Party    Cantonese Ballroom Dance group is organizing a party in parish hall on Dec 31 at 6:30 pm.  Please call Andrew Ling 604-831-9923.

 

New Year’s Eve Fundraising Gala Dinner and Dance    The Indonesia Catholic Society will hold a fundraising dinner and dance on Dec 31 (Fri) 8:00 pm at Kirin Restaurant, New Westminster to help their youth to WYD as well as the victims of in Indonesia.  Please call Lili at 604-721-1222.

 

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Archdiocese of Vancouver

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