Friday, February 4, 2011

English Bulletin - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

5th 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.

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