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.