Friday, February 11, 2011

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.

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