4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church -  Church Bulletin

4^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 30, 2010

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   Feb 4 (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.

 

World Youth Day Fundraising Concert   In preparation for the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Madrid this year, our parish youths are hosting a fundraising concert this Sunday evening 7:00 p.m.  The concert will feature singing from Youth Choir, Pentatonics Chinese Orchestra and instrumental music.  Free admission, donation appreciated.

 

Lunar New Year Dinner   will be held on Feb 13 (Sun) at Continental Seafood Restaurant.  Tickets are available this weekend.  Adult $38, children$28.  Donation of new items for raffle is welcome.

 

This diocesan paper is good for spiritual nourishment and local church news.  You can get it free by calling the Parish Office.  To help covering the cost, please be generous in the second collection on Feb 6 (next Sunday).

 

Knights of Columbus    has a Lifestyle Coupon Book for sale at $22 each.  2 for 1 Coupons for dining, golfing, theatre, attractions and much more.  Please contact Michael Wong at 778-773-1226 for details.

 

Parish Website    Our website has been updated with lots of photos.  Visit them today!

 

PREP    Classes will be as usual this Wednesday (Feb 2).

 

CWL - Valentine    Come!  Come!  All dressed up for a celebration of St. Valentine’s Day on Feb 10 (Thu) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Fun!  Food!  Frolic!  Potluck!  Bring along your friends.

 

Food Bank   Please ensure that your donated food must be good before expiry date.

 

Parking   Please park 1.5 meter away from driveway and fire hydrant to avoid being ticketed.

 

Foot Reflexology Day      Organized by PCA with Key to Health Reflexology Group.  Feb 26 (Sat) from 10:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Age over 70 is free, age 70 or under is $10 for 25 minutes.  $6 for lunch.  Deadline: Feb 21.  Limited space.  Please call Agatha 604-318-3188 or Mabel 604-808-9600.

 

Good Stewardship    Take responsibility, keep tidy and clean church facility after use.

 

ESL Interested in teaching English to new comers, please contact Fr. Chu or Parish Office.

 

Cantonese Conversation Class   (every Saturday) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.  Please enroll in advance.

 

Prayers for Christians  Archbishop Miller is asking the faithful to pray for Christians persecuted for their faith around the world.

 

JP the Great - now greater  Pope John Paul II, will be beautified on May 1 (Divine Mercy Sunday).

 

Summit   An evening for youth from all churches, gather together to the Praise and Worship, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation specifically on Feb 5 (Sat) 7:30 p.m. at Christ the Redeemer Parish in West Vancouver.  All youth are welcome

 

World Day of the Sick  Archbishop Miller will celebrate Mass of Anointing on Feb 11 (Fri), 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrow Church, Vancouver.  A special blessing for caregivers will be included.  All are welcome.

 

Vocation Live-In for boys and young men 

Feb 11-13 (Fri-Sun) at Seminary of Christ the King.  More info please call 604-826-8715.

 

Jesus Christ in the Lab   Stem Cells and Genomes, by Dr. Rob Allore, SJ on Feb 9, 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s College Catholic Campus Ministry, 5935 Iona Drive, Van.  Contact: 604-822-6862; stmarks.campusministry@gmail.com.

 

Grief Support Workshop    at St Joseph the Worker parish on Feb 5 & 12 from 9 - 4 p.m. (lunch included) in hall.  Pre-registration is required by Jan 31 through Joey Aleksich, at 604-4484525.

 

“The Book of Isaiah” A Catholic Bible Seminar at St. Paul Church from Feb 11-13 (Fri-Sun) 7:00- 9:00 p.m.  Please call 604-882-9205 or email centrejm@telus.net

 

Learn How to Pray      A Seminar on How to Pray for your Sons, Daughters & Loved Ones by Vernon Robertson will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish, Delta on Feb 11, 7:30 p.m. and Feb 12 at 10:00-4:30 p.m.  To register and a free manual for participants email: varobertson @shaw.ca.

 

Follow the Retreat at St. Theresa’s   Preacher: Fr. Lucien Larre, M.A., M.Ed., Psy.D.  Feb 14 - 17 starting at 7 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Parish, 5146 Laurel St. Burnaby.

 

Learning, Friendships and Faith    Women are invited to an information evening to learn about ENDOW - Education on the Nature and Dignity of Women.  Please join Archbishop Michael Miller on Feb 18, 7-9 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Centre Room #5.  Call 604-443-3220.

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

3^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 23 Jan

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   Feb 4 (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.

 

World Youth Day Fundraising Concert   In preparation for the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Madrid this year, our parish youths are hosting a fundraising concert on Jan 30 (Sun) 7:00 p.m.  Free admission, donation appreciated.

 

This diocesan paper is good for spiritual nourishment and local church news.  You can get it free by calling the Parish Office.  To help defray the cost, please be generous in the second collection on Feb 6.

 

CWL - Valentine    All dressed up and nowhere to go for St. Valentine’s Day?  Come!  Come!  And join us for a celebration on Feb 10 (Thu) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Fun!  Food!  Frolic!  Potluck!  Bring along your friends.

 

Agape  If you still need volunteer hours, join us with our candy packing for Agape on Jan 28 (Fri) 7:00-10:00 p.m.

 

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

 

PARISH REGISTRATION   We encourage newcomers and families to register at our parish, please contact Info Counter or Parish Office.

 

Lunar New Year Dinner   will be held on Feb 13 (Sun) at Continental Seafood Restaurant.  Tickets are available this weekend.  Adult $38, children$28.  Donation of new items for raffle is welcome.

 

Good Stewardship    Take responsibility, keep tidy and clean church facility after use.

 

ESL Interested in teaching English to new comers, please contact Fr. Chu or Parish Office.

 

Cantonese Conversation Class   (every Saturday) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.  Please enroll in advance.

 

Foot Reflexology Day      Jointly organized by PCA and Key to Health Reflexology Group.  On Feb 26 (Sat) from 10:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Age over 70 is free, age 70 or under is $10 for 25 minutes.  $6 for lunch.  Deadline: Feb 21.  Limited space.  Please call Agatha Lam 604-318-3188 or Mabel Ling 604-808-9600.

 

Grief Support Workshop    If you are experiencing grief through the death of a loved one and would like to join a confidential circle of support, St Joseph the Worker parish is offering this working for two consecutive Saturdays, Feb 5 & 12 from 9 - 4 p.m. (lunch included)  in the church hall.  Pre-registration is required by Jan 31 through Joey Aleksich, at 604-4484525.

 

Jesus and Darwin Winter retreat with UVIC Catholic Students’ Association and Fr. John McCarthy, SJ on Jan 28-30 (Fri-Sun).  Cost $40, limited space, contact stmarks.campusministry@gmail.com to register.

 

Retreat on Generational Healing of the Family Tree   Jan 28, 29 & 30 at Immaculate Conception Parish School Gym, Delta.  The retreat will commence with a Healing Mass on Jan 28 (Fri), 7:30 p.m.  For tickets & more info, call Lennie David 604-597-8227 or lennieptl@telus.net.

 

Know Why You Believe   “Learn Your Faith & Pass It On!”  One-day courses, two tracks to meet your needs.  On Jan 29 (Sat), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Regional Secondary School.  Visit www.rcav.org/ore/winter for more information and registration.

 

World Day of the Sick  Archbishop Miller will celebrate Mass of Anointing on Feb 11 (Fri), 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrow Church, Vancouver.  A special blessing for caregivers will be included.  All are welcome.

 

Vocation Live-In for boys and young men 

Feb 11-13 (Fri-Sun) at Seminary of Christ the King.  More info please call 604-826-8715.

 

“The Book of Isaiah” A Catholic Bible Seminar presented by The Centre of Jesus and Mary at St. Paul Church in Richmond from Feb 11-13 (Fri-Sun) 7:00- 9:00 p.m.  Please call 604-882-9205 or email centrejm@telus.net

 

Learn How to Pray      A Seminar on How to Pray for your Sons, Daughters & Loved Ones by Vernon Robertson will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish, Delta on Feb 11, 7:30 p.m. and Feb 12 at 10:00-4:30 p.m.  To register and a free manual for participants email: varobertson @shaw.ca.

 

Marriage Can Be Great!...No, Really Presented by Denis Boyd, Registered Psychologist on Feb 7 (Mon) 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Denis Boyd & Associates, Coquitlam.  $50/couple and $30/person.  Please call 604-931-7211.

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - English Bulletin

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Jan 16, 2010

 

Parish Pastoral Council    will be held on Jan 21 (this Fri) 7:30 p.m. at Library.  Please send at least one representative from each parish group.

 

World Youth Day Fundraising Concert   In preparation of the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Madrid this year, our parish youths are hosting a fundraising concert on Jan 30 (Sun) 7:00 p.m.  Free admission, donation appreciated.

 

Youth Formation Faith Program (YFFP)   resumes on Jan 17 (this Mon) at 7:00 p.m.  See you all!

 

Agape  If you still need volunteer hours, join us with our candy packing for Agape on Jan 28 (Fri) 7:00-10:00 p.m.

 

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

 

PARISH REGISTRATION   We encourage newcomers and families to register at our parish, please contact Info Counter or Parish Office.

 

Lunar New Year Dinner   will be held on Feb 13 (Sun).  Tickets will be available next week.  Donation of new items for raffle is welcome.

 

ESL Interested in teaching English to new comers, please contact Fr. Chu or Parish Office.

 

Cantonese Conversation Class  will start on Jan 15 (every Saturday) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.  Please enroll in advance.

 

The Western Canadian Association of Catholic Youth Ministers Annual Gathering     will be hosted by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in Vancouver from Jan 20 - 23 for the first time since 2004.  Visit www.oyyam.com for more info.

 

Jesus and Darwin    Do Monkeys go to Heaven? Winter retreat with UVIC Catholic Students’ Association and Fr. John McCarthy, SJ on Jan 28-30 (Fri-Sun).  Cost $40, limited space, contact stmarks.campusministry@gmail.com to register.

 

Retreat on Generational Healing of the Family Tree   Jan 28, 29 & 30 at IC School Gym.  The retreat will commence with a Healing Mass on Jan 28 (Fri), 7:30 p.m.  For tickets & more info, call Lennie David 604-597-8227 or lennieptl@telus.net.

 

Know Why You Believe   Winter Institute 2011.  “Learn Your Faith & Pass It On!”  One-day courses, two tracks to meet your needs.  On Jan 29 (Sat), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Regional Secondary School.  Visit www.rcav.org/ore/winter for more information and registration.

 

World Day of the Sick  Archbishop Miller will celebrate Mass of Anointing on Feb 11 (Fri), 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrow Church, Vancouver.  A special blessing for caregivers will be included.  All are welcome.

 

Vocation Live-In for boys and young men      Feb 11-13 (Fri-Sun) at Seminary of Christ the King.  More info please call 604-826-8715.

 

“The Book of Isaiah”    A Catholic Bible Seminar presented by The Centre of Jesus and Mary at St. Paul Church in Richmond from Feb 11-13 (Fri-Sun) 7:00-9:00 pm.  Please call 604-882-9205 or email centrejm@telus.net

 

Learn How to Pray  Have your loved one stopped practicing the faith?  Do they no longer believe in God?  A Seminar on How to Pray for your Sons, Daughters & Loved Ones by Vernon Robertson will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish, Delta on Feb 11, 7:30 p.m. and Feb 12 at 10:00-4:30 p.m.  To register and a free manual for participants email: varobertson @shaw.ca.

 

Marriage Can Be Great!...No, Really      A workshop offering practical suggestions to enrich your relationship.  Presented by Denis Boyd, Registered Psychologist on Feb 7 (Mon) 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Denis Boyd & Associates, Coquitlam.  $50/couple and $30/person.  Please call 604-931-7211.

 

Family Life      The relationship between husband and wife is the foundation of the family.  When a couple shares greater love, joy, intimacy, understanding, spirituality and communications, the children are the first to notice and feel the effect.  Please join Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Apr 29 - May 1, contact Steve and Mary at sbohnen@interchange.ubc.ca or www.wwme.org.

 

Notre Dame Alumni Trivia Night     On Jan 21 at Our Lady of Sorrows Hall, 555 South Slocan St., Vancouver.  Dinner at 6:30 p.m.  E-mail Lana, ltesan@gmail.com.

 

Little Flower Academy - Ad Lucem Gala   Feb 4 at the University Golf Club are available for $75 through fallayechan@gmail.com.   Come celebrate “I Love LFA”.

 

Open House

Vancouver College  Jan 20 (Thu), 6:30-8:30 p.m.,

call 604-261-4285 or email at rcogswell@vc.bc.ca.

St. Patrick Regional Secondary School  Jan 30 (Sun),

1:00 p.m., for more info: www.stpats.bc.ca.

Baptism of the Lord

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church

Church Bulletin – January 9, 2011

 

Parish Theme for 2011 To Love and To Serve the Lord” 

 1.  How deep is your love for God?

2.    Joining Parish  Groups to serve together.  Never walk alone.

 

May this new year be a year to grow in love of God and to serve Him with our joyful hearts.

 

Parish Pastoral Council    will be held on Jan 21 (Fri) 7:30 p.m. at Library.  Please send at least one representative from each parish group.

 

World Youth Day Fundraising Concert   In preparation of the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Madrid this year, our parish youths are hosting a fundraising concert on Jan 30 (Sun) 7:00 p.m.  Free admission, donation appreciated.

 

CM Voice      Share your faith story with others.  Submit your article through email or parish office.

 

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

 

PARISH REGISTRATION   We encourage newcomers and families to register at our parish, please contact Info Counter or Parish Office.

 

Offertory at Sunday Mass - 2011     If you would like to do the offertory e.g. in your day of significance, please sign up the registry at the Info Counter.  First come first serve, and each one is limited to once a year.

 

Chinese New Year Cakes  Orders will still be accepted on Jan 15 (Sat) & Jan 16 (Sun) before and after Masses.  Thank you for your support.  Volunteers are welcome. Please contact Samon (604-616-2168) or Andrew(604-218-5235).

 

Lunar New Year Dinner   will be held on Feb 13 (Sun).  Details to follow.

ESL Interested in teaching English to new comers, please contact Fr. Chu or Parish Office.

 

Cantonese Conversation Class  will start on Jan 15 (every Saturday) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.  Please enroll in advance.

 

Photography Exhibition    The picture with the highest vote is “Alleluia” (taken by Flora Chan) and the winner is Judy Pow.

 

Gift Shop      New CDs arrived, please check it out.

 

Know Why You Believe   Winter Institute 2011.  “Learn Your Faith & Pass It On!”  One-day courses, two tracks to meet your needs.  On Jan 29 (Sat), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Regional Secondary School.  Visit www.rcav.org/ore/winter for more information and registration.

 

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

 

White Mass for Health Care Providers  On Jan 14, 7:00 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish.  Info: Judy Talas 604-430-2712 or drtoniparsons@telus.net.

 

The Western Canadian Association of Catholic Youth Ministers Annual Gathering     will be hosted by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in Vancouver from Jan 20 - 23 for the first time since 2004.  Visit www.oyyam.com for more info.

 

Retreat on Generational Healing of the Family Tree   Jan 28, 29 & 30 at IC School Gym.  The retreat will commence with a Healing Mass on Jan 28 (Fri), 7:30 p.m.  For tickets & more info, call Lennie David 604-597-8227 or lennieptl@telus.net.

 

Prison Ministry Needs 2011 Calendars   Calendars may be sent to Catholic Charities Prison Ministry, St. Mary’s Parish, 8909 Mary Street, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4J4 or contact Perra, 778-240-4886, email: wb_perra@shaw.ca.

 

Open House

Vancouver College  Jan 20 (Thu), 6:30-8:30 p.m.,

call 604-261-4285 or email at rcogswell@vc.bc.ca.

St. Patrick Regional Secondary School  Jan 30 (Sun),

1:00 p.m., for more info: www.stpats.bc.ca.