8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

8^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb 27, 2011

 

Ash Wednesday (Mar 9)

 

Collection of Palms     The parish is collecting your palm leaves of last year for preparation of ashes. Please put them into the box provided.

 

Mass with Distribution of Ashes at 8:30 am and 7:30 pm (both in English).

 

Day of Fasting and Abstinence   Catholics from age 14 are bound to abstain from meat. Those from 18 years to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to fast i.e. no meat with only one full meal be taken.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   Mar 4 (Fri).  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00 am to 7:45 pm. Vocations hour at 6 pm, Benediction at 7:45 pm followed by Mass in Cantonese at 8:00 p.m.  Please sign up at the Info Counter. Divine Mercy Devotion at 7:20 pm.  Prayer intentions will be offered in the Mass.

 

Permanent Diaconate   Archbishop Miller has announced the restoration of the permanent deaconate in our archdiocese.  Candidates will attend formation program and age below 65 at the time of ordination.  Information meeting will be held later.  Please keep this in your prayer.

 

Chastity  * Sexuality is a gift from God.* Chastity calls for purity in mind and body.* It means placing our desire for sexual pleasure under the guidance of reason and faith.  Read more on this from the pastoral letter of Canadian Bishops to young people on www.rcav.org.

 

Free ESL New migrant to Vancouver?  Hard to communicate?  New class starts on Mar 7, welcome Catholics or non-Catholics.  Registration at Info Counter.

 

2010 Donation Tax Receipt is now ready to be picked up.  Please contact the parish office for any query.

 

Congratulation to Our Newly-baptized Stanley Xiao

 

Pope John Paul II  Sunday, May 1 - Divine Mercy Sunday and the Beatification of John Paul II.  Eucharistic Celebration at 2:30 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Cathedral followed by a reception in Rosary Hall.  More details soon.

 

Pro-life Mass & Vigil   Peaceful, prayerful vigil for unborn children and their parents.  Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB will celebrate Mass at St. Patrick’s Parish, 2881 Main Street, Vancouver on Mar 5 - 9 am followed by Vigil at Women’s Hospital.

 

Canossian Colleges Alumnae Association 2011 Retreat   Mar 5 (Sat) 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Mass at 9:30 am and end the retreat with Confession ) at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church.  Cost: by donation.  Deadline: Feb 28.  Registration & enquiries, please call Belinda Cheng 604-244-7038.  Please bring your own lunch.      

 

“A Call to Personal Holiness”    on Mar 4 & 5 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 7455, 10th Avenue, Burnaby.  Topic on “Why Holiness is Essential and the Fruit of Holiness in Our Lives.”  Both days begin with Mass: Fri at 7 pm and Sat at 9 am.  Info call 604-460-0114 or www.vccrs.ca.

 

Living in an age of Relativism and Skepticism  Catholic After Hours launches its speaker’s series beginning Mar 6 - Apr 10.  Archbishop Miller is scheduled to speak on Mar 6, 6-6:30 p.m. at the upper room of the Blarney Stone pub, 16 Carrell St. Van.  Cover charge $6.  See Facebook for list of other speakers.

 

Simplicity and Prayer - Lenten Twilight Retreat      Reflections by Fr. Eugenio Aloisio on Mar 4 at 6 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Van. and Fr. Craig Scott on Mar 7 at 6 pm at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Coquitlam.  Cost $15 per person with light supper.  Visit www.rcav.org/ore click on Twilight Retreats for online registration 

 

Ignatian Spirituality      Discovering Christ’s Call with Fr. Elton Fernandes, SJ. at St. Mary’s Parish, Van. on Mar 10 to Apr 14 (every Thu) from 10 am - 12 pm.  Cost $50.  Visit continuinged@stmarkcollege.ca or call Maureen Wicken at 604-822-4463.

 

God is Love ...           So This is What We’re Going to do About it!  By Greg Kennedy, SJ at Immaculate Conception Church, Delta on Mar 10 - Apr 14 (Thu) 7-9 pm. Cost $50.  For more info call Maureen at 604-822-4463 or continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca.

 

S.E.R.V.E. (Summer Endeavor in a Redemptorist Volunteer Experience)   If you are between the ages of 18-30, join us for a five week live-in community experience!  Apr 30 - Jun 4.  Applications and reference forms are available online at plugintochrist.ca.  Deadline: Mar 1.

 

Scholarships

Father Emmanuele Rosaia - Two scholarships of $1500 each.

Lovison Family Memorial - Two scholarships of $800 each.

 

The Catholic Health Association of BC - Two bursaries valued at $250 each.  Please see notice board for details.

 

Pianist Needed at St. Mary’s  Call Aprille 604-765-4776.

Organist Needed at St. Francis de Sales  604-434-1328.

Help Rosemary Heights  Need furniture and equipment. Call 604-576-8802.

Seven Sunday in Ordinary time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

7^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb 20, 2010

 

Permanent Deaconate Archbishop Miller announces the restoration of the permanent deaconate in our archdiocese.  Candidates will attend formation program and age below 65 at the time of ordination.  Information meeting will be held later.  Please keep this in your prayer.

 

Chastity  The Bishop Conference of Canada has just issued a Pastoral Letter to young people on chastity.  Visit www.rcav.org for the entire document or video.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   Mar 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. Divine Mercy Devotion  at 7:20 p.m.  Prayer intentions to be offered during the Devotion at 8:00 p.m. Mass.

 

Palm into Ash         Please bring back the palm of last year to be recycled into ash for Ash Wednesday on Mar 9.

 

Beach Party     Hosted by the Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community Youth & Young Adult Group from 3 - 6 p.m. on Feb 20 (this Sun) at the parish hall. This is a fun event and all ages 13 to 25 are welcome. Please wear appropriate beach attire to this party.

 

2010 Donation Tax Receipt is now ready to be picked up.  Please contact the parish office for any query.

 

Foot Reflexology Day      Organized by PCA with Key to Health Reflexology Group.  Date is changed from Feb 26 (Sat) to Apr 16 (Sat) from 10:15 am - 4 pm.   Please call Agatha 604-318-3188 or Mabel 604-808-9600.

 

Children Helping Children through Education   Thank you for your support for our PREP7 Service Project.  We have collected a total of $1285.25 last Sunday for the needy students in India and Philippines.

 

Free ESL      New migrant to Vancouver?  Hard to communicate?  New class starts on Mar 7, welcome Catholics or non-Catholics.  Registration at Info Counter.

 

Pope John Paul II  Sunday, May 1 - Divine Mercy Sunday and the Beatification of John Paul II.  Eucharistic Celebration at 2:30 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Cathedral followed by a reception in Rosary Hall.  More details soon.

 

“A Call to Personal Holiness” on Mar 4 & 5 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 7455, 10th Avenue, Burnaby.  Topic on “Why Holiness is Essential and the Fruit of Holiness in Our Lives.”  Both days begin with Mass: Fri at 7 pm and Sat at 9 am.  Info call 604-460-0114 or www.vccrs.ca.

 

Living in an age of Relativism and Skepticism  Catholic After Hours launches its speaker’s series beginning Mar 6 - Apr 10.  Archbishop Miller is scheduled to speak on Mar 6, 6-6:30 p.m. at the upper room of the Blarney Stone pub, 16 Carrell St. Van.  Cover charge $6.  See Facebook for list of other speakers.

 

Searching the Meaning of Suffering    Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter Salvific Doloris raises the prospect and possibility of redemptive suffering within individual live.  Join Mark and LaRee Pickup who have dealt with multiple sclerosis for over 25 years in this interactive seminar.  Feb 26, 9 am - 1 pm at St. Patrick Parish.  To register call 604-443-3220.

 

Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide  Where are we now?  Alex Schadenberg, the execute director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, will provide an update and explain recent significant studies in Canada, Oregon and world-wide related to euthanasia and assisted suicide.  Feb 27, Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel 2-4 pm, cost $20 at door. 

 

Simplicity and Prayer - Lenten Twilight Retreat      Reflections by Fr. Eugenio Aloisio on Mar 4 at 6 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Van. and Fr. Craig Scott on Mar 7 at 6 pm at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Coquitlam.  Cost $15 per person with light supper.  Visit www.rcav.org/ore click on Twilight Retreats for online registration  Please mail/fax 604-689-5673 your response by Feb 25.

 

Ignatian Spirituality             Discovering Christ’s Call with Fr. Elton Fernandes, SJ. at St. Mary’s Parish, Van. on Mar 10 to Apr 14 (every Thu) from 10 am - 12 pm.  Cost $50.  Visit continuinged@stmarkcollege.ca or call Maureen Wicken at 604-822-4463.

 

God is Love ...           So This is What We’re Going to do About it!  By Greg Kennedy, SJ at Immaculate Conception Church, Delta on Mar 10 - Apr 14 (Thu) 7-9 pm. Cost $50.  For more info call Maureen at 604-822-4463 or continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca.

 

Called and Gifted Workshop     Discern your call and spiritual gift.  Join the workshop on Mar 25-26 at St. Joseph Parish, Mission and St. Patrick Parish. Call 604-683-0281.

 

Secretary Position           St Paul Parish is accepting applications for a full time Parish Secretary, who will oversee and maintain a smooth running of the rectory office reporting directly to the Pastor.  Send resume with a cover letter to:- The Pastor, St. Paul Parish, 8251 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2L2.

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 13, 2011

 

Palm into Ash       Please bring back the palm of last year to be recycled into ash for Ash Wednesday on Mar 9.

 

Lunar New Year Dinner   will be held this Sunday, 6:30 pm at Continental Seafood Restaurant.  Please bring your tickets and have joyful time together. Big thanks to all volunteers and donors of the raffle prizes.

 

Beach Party     The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community Youth & Young Adult Group will hold a Beach Party in the middle of winter! This fun activity will be held from 3 - 6 p.m. on Feb 20 (next Sun) at the parish hall. This is a free event and all youths and young adults from ages 13 to 25 are welcome to attend. Please wear appropriate beach attire to this party.

 

2010 Donation Tax Receipt is now ready to be picked up.  Please contact the parish office for any query.

 

Foot Reflexology Day      Organized by PCA with Key to Health Reflexology Group.  Feb 26 (Sat) from 10:15 am - 4 pm  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.

 

Pray for the repose of the soul of Margaret Geok-Har Teh – RIP

 

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 pm at the Italian Cultural Centre Room #5.  Call 604-443-3220.

 

Living in an age of Relativism and Skepticism  Catholic After Hours launches its speaker’s series beginning Mar 6 - Apr 10.  Archbishop Miller is scheduled to speak on Mar 6, 6-6:30 pm at the upper room of the Blarney Stone pub, 16 Carrell St. Van.  Cover charge $6.  See Facebook for list of other speakers.

 

“A Call to Personal Holiness” on Mar 4 & 5 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 7455, 10th Avenue, Burnaby.  Topic is on “Why Holiness is Essential and the Fruit of Holiness in Our Lives.”  Both days begin with Mass: Fri at 7 pm and Sat at 9 am.  Info call 604-460-0114 or www.vccrs.ca.

Forty Hours Devotion at St. Anthony’s  Program begins Feb 23 - 25 with daily Mass at 8 am; exposition of Blessed Sacrament all day.  Presentations at 7:30 pm on Feb 23 by Fr. Elton Fernandes SJ on Eucharist in the Life of the Faithful; on Feb 24 by Fr. Joseph Nguyen on Vocations and on Feb25 by Fr. Jose Luis Soria on Holy Eucharist and Holy Orders.  Benediction at 8 pm.  The devotion is at 2347 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver.  All are welcome.

 

Searching the Meaning of Suffering  John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter Salvific Doloris raises the prospect and possibility of redemptive suffering within individual live.  Join Mark and LaRee Pickup who have dealt with multiple sclerosis for over 25 years in this interactive seminar.  Feb 26, 9 am - 1 pm at St. Patrick Parish.  To register call 604-443-3220.

 

Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide  Where are we now?  Alex Schadenberg, the execute director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, will provide an update and explain recent significant studies in Canada, Oregon and world-wide related to euthanasia and assisted suicide.  Feb 27, Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel 2-4 pm, cost $20 at door.  All are welcome.

 

Simplicity and Prayer - Lenten Twilight Retreat      Reflections by Fr. Eugenio Aloisio on Mar 4 at 6 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Van. and Fr. Craig Scott on Mar 7 at 6 pm at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Coquitlam.  Cost $15 per person with light supper.  Visit www.rcav.org/ore click on Twilight Retreats for online registration  Please mail/fax 604-689-5673 your response by Feb 25.

 

Ignatian Spirituality      Discovering Christ’s Call with Fr. Elton Fernandes, SJ. at St. Mary’s Parish, Van. on Mar 10 to Apr 14 (every Thu) from 10 am - 12 pm.  Cost $50.  Visit continuinged@stmarkcollege.ca or call Maureen Wicken at 604-822-4463.

 

God is Love ...     So This is What We’re Going to do About it!  By Greg Kennedy, SJ at Immaculate Conception Church, Delta on Mar 10 - Apr 14 (Thu) 7-9 pm. Cost $50.  For more info call Maureen at 604-822-4463 or continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca.

 

The Path of Life - A Road Less Travelled  A day of retreat for Lent.  Jake Khym offers inspiring and practical presentations throughout North America on many topics including JPII’s Theology of the Body and the practical application of Christian psychology. Mar 12, 9 am - 4 pm at St. James School Gym, 2767 Townline Rd. Abbotsford.  Bring a bagged lunch.  All are welcome.

 

Called and Gifted Workshop     Discern your call and spiritual gift.  Join the workshop on Mar 25-26 at St. Joseph Parish, Mission and St. Patrick Parish. Call 604-683-0281 for details.

 

Searching in the Spirit Leadership Team   The Youth Ministry Office is looking for older teens and young adults to apply for the Searching in the Spirit Leadership Team.  This dynamic team of youth and young adults will lead recently confirmed youth at our 5-day post-confirmation event in July 2011. This is an amazing leadership opportunity!  Get more info and download the application form at www.oyyam.com.

 

St. Anthony of Padua School (Marpole)   Kindergarten registration for September 2011 is now accepted.  Please call 604-261-4043 or check www.stanthonyofpaduaschool.ca.

English Bulletin - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

5^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb 6, 2010

 

Parish Theme for 2011 (Feb) “To Love and To Serve the Lord” 

 

1.    Love is the greatest commandment.  God is the greatest that we can love.  Loving God is then the greatest of the greatest.

2.    Jesus humbles himself to serve.  Are we humble enough to follow Him?

 

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

 

The BC Catholic   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 this Sunday.

 

Lunar New Year Dinner   will be held on Feb 13 (Sun) at Continental Seafood Restaurant.  Tickets are still available.  Adult $38, children$28.    Hurry up, last chance to buy a ticket!

 

“Hearts On Fire”    In line with the parish’s 2011 theme “To Love and To Serve the Lord”, the Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community will hold a series of spiritual talks entitled “Hearts on Fire”, wherein FIRE stands for: Faith, Intimacy with God, Repentance and Evangelism. The 1st talk “Faith” will be presented by Fr. Elton Fernandez, S.J. on Feb 12 (Sat) at 7:30 p.m. at the parish hall. Free of charge and everyone is welcome.

 

Beach Party     The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community Youth & Young Adult Group will hold a Beach Party in the middle of winter! This fun activity will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Feb 20 (Sun) at the parish hall. This is a free event and all youths and young adults from ages 13 to 25 are welcome to attend. Please wear appropriate beach attire to this party.

 

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.

 

World Youth Day Fundraising Concert   Thanks for coming to the concert.  A total of $2,417 has been raised.  Please support our youths in your prayers.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Classic Hatha Yoga   Mar 12 to  May 7 (No lesson on April 23 Easter Vigil), every Sat from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon.  Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher: Ching Tai Wong.  Class will be conducted in Cantonese and English.  Explore the body and mind with a flow of basic Yoga postures (Asana) AND breathe.  Please call Mabel 604-808-9600.

 

ESL Interested in teaching English to new comers?  Please contact Fr. Chu or Parish Office.

 

Queen of Peace Monastery    A new oasis of prayer in the Squamish Valley where a group of Dominican nuns dwells.  Your support, prayer and visit are welcome.  www.dominicannunsbc.ca.

 

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

 

Prayers for Egypt    As the conflict in Egypt intensifies, Archbishop J. Michael Miller released a statement Jan 31 asking the faithful to remember the people of the Middle East in their prayers.  http://busycatholic.blogspot.com/2011/01/prayers-for-egypt.html.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

St. Anthony of Padua School (Marpole)   Kindergarten registration for September 2011 is now on.  Please call 604-261-4043 or check www.stanthonyofpaduaschool.ca.