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.