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.