Third Sunday of Lent - March 27, 2011

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Third Sunday of Lent – March 27, 2011/3/25

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   Apr 1 (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.

 

Lent

 

Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays Apr 8 & 15. English at 7 pm and Chinese at 8 pm.

 

A Lenten Recollection ~ “The Cross” The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Group is sponsoring a Lenten Recollection to be held at 6:30 pm on Saturday, April 16th at the parish hall. The theme will be presented by Fr. Elton Fernandes.

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Permanent Diaconate   Archbishop Miller and Msgr. Smith will be conducting the Permanent Diaconate information meeting on Apr 2 (Sat) 2 p.m. at St. Andrew Kim 10222 - 161st St., Surrey.  Tel: 604-588-5831.

 

Fr. Frank Doyle, SJ - Rest in Peace Fr. Doyle helped in our parish in the 1990’s.  He will be remembered in our Mass on Apr 2 (Sat), 9:30 am Mass.  All are welcome.

 

Knights of Columbus       Would you like to make contribution to our church and become a better Catholic man?  The Knights of Columbus has the answers for you! Please come to join us after mass at the parish hall or contact Michael Wong at 778-834-3333

 

Japan Relief Donation     Thanks to your generosity, we have collected $16,486 last Sunday and will send to Caritas in Japan through Development and Peace Organization.

 

Foot Reflexology Day  Organized by Parish Community Association with Key to Health Reflexology Group.  Apr 16 (Sat) from 10:15 am - 4 pm.   Age over 70 is free, age 70 or under is $10 for 25 minutes.  $6 for lunch.  Please call Agatha 604-318-3188 or Mabel 604-808-9600.

 

CM Voice        Mar/Apr issue has been printed, please pick one.

 

A New Mission for a New Millennium  by Archbishop M. Miller on Apr 9, 9 am - 4 pm at St. Mark’s College, 5935 Iona Drive, Van.  Email continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca.or call 604-822-4463 for registration.

 

Seeking Christ A short program that introduces the Catholic faith to non-Catholics.  Who is Jesus? Why God? What’s God’s plan for me?  Mar 31, Apr 7 & 14 at St. John the Apostle Parish, 5457 Trafalgar St., Kerrisdale.  Email Anthony Lo at anthonylo@telus.net or 604-209-1001.

 

Peaceful, Prayerful Vigil  Pro-life Mass & Vigil for unborn children and their parents on Apr 2.  Mass at 9 am at St. Stephen’s Parish, 1360 East 24th Street, North Vancouver.  Followed by Vigil at Lion’s Gate Hospital.

 

A Day of Conversation on Religious Life       Apr 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart Early Childhood Education Centre.  Lunch provided.  Cost by donation.  To register or for further info, contact Sister Marie-vie: mariavie2000@yahoo.com or 604-874-9371.

 

Spiritual Lenten Retreat at the Cathedral    A presentation by Rev. Father Glenn Dion, sponsored by the CWL of the Holy Rosary Cathedral.  The event will be held on Apr 2, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Lower Hall at 646, Richards St., Vancouver.  Registration $10 - refreshment included.  Bring your own lunch.  All are welcome.  To register call Angela, 604-682-6774 ext 5.

 

Do You Want to be Made Well?        Retreat with Sr. Cecilia Hudec SC MA.  What helps us to see that the mountain is still worth climbing even when pain and suffering and the seemingly unattainable are before us?  Apr 2 at 9:30 - 4 pm at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre.  Cost $68 includes lunch.  Call 250-380-9786 or email earthliteracies@shaw.ca.

 

Marriage Saving - the Weekend Phase    During the Retrouvaille weekend, a series of presentations will be given by a priest and three couples, present the technique of communication.  Apr 8-10 (Fri-Sun).  Call 604-530-6710 or email vancouverbc@retrouvaille.org.

 

“The Word Made Flesh. "    Grace that Reigns:  Jacqueline Loh will be offering a Lenten Healing Mission at St. Joseph the Worker in Richmond on Apr 8 (Fri) 7 p.m. and Apr 9 (Sat), Mass at 9:00 a.m. by Fr. David Poirier S.A  then talk by Jacqueline till 3:30 p.m.   Please bring your own lunch.  Details please visit: www.GracethatReigns.com

 

Three-Day Lenten Pilgrimage    to the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother in Portland on Apr 8 - 10.  Fr. Peter Chiang will be the chaplain for this retreat.  Info, brochure or registration please call Lennie 604-594-7296/lennieptl@telus.net.

 

How to pray for your sons, daughters and loved ones    Free one day seminar on Apr 9 (Sat), 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Burnaby.  Please pre-register to receive your free participant manual: varobertson@shaw.ca.  Love offering will be taken.

Second Sunday of Lent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Second Sunday of Lent – March 20, 2011

 

Lent

 

“Repentance”  Sanctify your Lent through a talk by Fr. Thomas Nicholson hosted by Canadian Martyrs Prayer Group on Mar 26 (Sat) at 7:30 p.m.  Free of charge and everyone is welcome.

 

Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays (except First Friday) Mar 25, Apr 8 & 15. English at 7 pm and Chinese at 8 pm.

 

 

Lenten Charity - National Stem Cell Drive

Come to the hall at the end of each mass this Sunday.

 

Easy swab test through your mouth. Please complete a form at the info counter for the swab test. Person aged between 17-50 are eligible as a potential donor.  A little sacrifice may one day save someone’s life.

 

A Lenten Recollection ~ “The Cross”  presented by Fr. Elton Fernandes on Apr 16 (Sat) at 6:00 p.m.

 

Permanent Diaconate   Archbishop J. Michael Miller and Monsignor Gregory Smith will be conducting the Permanent Diaconate information meeting on Apr 2 (Sat) 2 p.m. at St. Andrew Kim, 10222 - 161st St., Surrey. 

Tel: 604-588-5831

 

Japan Disaster    You can donate through our church or by dropping your envelope into the donation basket in Mass  (marked for Japan disaster relief, your name, address, phone and /or envelope number).  Donation is also accepted in the website of Development and Peace (www.devp.org).

 

Candy Packing for Agape  If you still need volunteer hours or just want to help out, come and join us on Friday, Mar 25 7:30-10:00 p.m. in Room H.

 

Care      Dry walls in the classroom and hall have been re-painted by our Knights.  Be a good steward when using the church facilities.

 

A Day of Conversation on Religious Life  Apr 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart Early Childhood Education Centre.  Lunch provided.  Cost by donation.  To register or for further info, contact Sister Marie-vie: mariavie2000@yahoo.com or 604-874-9371.

 

An Insider’s Perspective   All World Youth Day 2011 pilgrims and group leaders are invited to a special evening with Father Rosica on Mar 22 (Tue) at St. Francis de Sales Parish at 7 - 9 p.m.     

 

The Catholic Forum         invites you to explore “What Happens after Death” with Fr. David Sajdak S.D.B. on Mar 22 (Tue) at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vancatholic.

 

Living in an age of Relativism and Skepticism Catholic After Hours presents its third talk, by Peter Nation, Head of the Religious Department at St. Thomas Aquinas.  Mar 20 (Sun) 6:30- 8:30 p.m.  Please check the CAH Facebook page for updates on location.

Retreat for Catechists at Westminster Abbey By Office of Religious Education for catechists on Mar 25-27 held by Fr. James Hughes, assisted by Kyle Neilson.  Cost $150, call 604-683-0281 or www.rcav.org/ore for registration.

 

Enhance your Prayer Time Mini Retreat by author Diane C Doyle on how you can enhance your prayer time in 5 simple steps using journaling techniques at St. Peter’s Church, 330 Royal Ave. New Westminster on Mar 25, 7 - 9:30 pm.  Register call 604-880-7394 or www.sketchajournal.com

 

Seeking Christ      A short program that introduces the Catholic faith to non-Catholics.  Who is Jesus? Why God” What’s God’s plan for me?  Mar 31, Apr 7 & 14 at St. John the Apostle Parish, 5457 Trafalgar St., Kerrisdale.  Email Anthony Lo at anthonylo@telus.net or 604-209-1001.

 

Spiritual Lenten Retreat at the Cathedral    A presentation by Rev. Father Glenn Dion, sponsored by the CWL of the Holy Rosary Cathedral.  The event will be held on Apr 2, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Lower Hall at 646, Richards St., Vancouver.  Registration $10 - refreshment included.  Bring your own lunch.  All are welcome.  To register call Angela, 604-682-6774 ext 5.

 

“The Word Made Flesh. "    Grace that Reigns:  Jacqueline Loh will be offering a Lenten Healing Mission at St. Joseph the Worker in Richmond on Apr 8 (Fri) 7:00 p.m. and Apr 9 (Sat), Mass at 9:00 a.m. by Fr. David Poirier S.A then talk by Jacqueline till 3:30 p.m.   Please bring your own lunch.  Details please visit:  www.GracethatReigns.com

 

3-Day Lenten Pilgrimage    to the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother in Portland on Apr 8 - 10.  Fr. Peter Chiang will be the chaplain for this retreat.  Info, brochure or registration, please call Lennie 604-594-7296/lennieptl@telus.net.

 

Seminar of Hope    How to pray for your sons, daughters and loved ones.  Free one day seminar on Apr 9 (Sat), 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Burnaby.  Please pre-register to receive your free participant manual: varobertson@shaw.ca.  Love offering will be taken.

1st Sunday of Lent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

1^st Sunday of Lent – March 13, 2010

 

Lent

 

Stations of the Cross      will be held on Fridays (except First Friday) Mar 18, 25, Apr 8 & 15. English at 7 pm and Chinese at 8 pm.

 

Lenten Charity - National Stem Cell Drive

Come to the hall at the end of each mass on the following dates / time:

March 13 (Sun): 9-10 am, 11-11:45am, 12:45-1:15pm

March 19 (Sat): 5:45-6:30pm

March 20 (Sun): 9-10am, 11:00-11:45am, 12:45-1:15pm

 

 

Easy swab test through your mouth. Please complete a form at the info counter for the swab test. Person aged between 17-50 are eligible as a potential donor.  A little sacrifice may one day save someone’s life.

 

 

Lenten Preparation         by Canadian Martyrs Prayer Group

“Repentance”  by Fr. Thomas Nicholson on Mar 26 (Sat) at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

A Lenten Recollection ~ “The Cross”  presented by Fr. Elton Fernandes on Apr 16 (Sat) at 6:00 p.m.

Free of charge and everyone is welcome.

 

 

Rite of Election       Please pray for our 28 catechumens and 7 candidates who will attend the Rite of Election at Holy Rosary Cathedral this Sunday.

 

St. Joseph’s Society    At present 17 priests are on full retirement, 13 on partial retirement and 1 on sick benefits.  Collection will be held today. Please care for those who cared. Your generous support this Sunday will be appreciated.

 

Pastoral Council Meeting        will be held on Mar 17 (this Thu) at Room B.  Please send at least one representative from your group.

 

Permanent Diaconate   Archbishop J. Michael Miller and Monsignor Gregory Smith will be conducting the following Permanent Diaconate information meetings

 

(1)   Mar 15 (Tue) 7:30 p.m. at St. Helen’s, 3860 Triumph St., Burnaby. Tel: 604-298-4144.

 

(2)   Apr 2 (Sat) 2 p.m. at St. Andrew Kim, 10222 - 161st St., Surrey. Tel: 604-588-5831

Care Dry walls in the classroom and hall are in the process of re-painting by our Knights.  Be a good steward when using the church facilities.

 

Free ESL   Catholics or non-Catholics are welcome.  Registration at Info Counter.

 

Daily Mass on Vision TV     Channel 120, 5:00 & 9:00 a.m.

St. Patrick Dinner and Dance   hosted by Knights of Columbus Council at St. Paul Parish on Mar 19 (Sat).  Tickets available at $27 each from Michael Wong (778-834-3333).  All proceeds goes to Columbus Charity supporting senior housing.

 

A Day of Conversation on Religious Life       Apr 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart Early Childhood Education Centre.  Lunch provided.  Cost by donation.  To register or for further info, contact Sister Marie-vie: mariavie2000@yahoo.com or 604-874-9371.

 

The Catholic Forum    invites you to explore what happens after death with Fr. David Sajdak S.D.B. on Mar 22 (Tue) at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church.  http:/groups.yahoo.com/group/vancatholic.

 

Fill These Hearts    A Day of Beauty & Reflection on Pope John Paul II’s ‘Theology of the Body’.  Apr 3 (Sun), 1-9 p.m.  Ticket includes banquet supper.  Info or register 306-369-2555 or visit www.StTherese.ca.

 

" The Word Made Flesh. " Grace that Reigns:  Jacqueline Loh will be offering a Lenten Healing Mission at St. Joseph the Worker in Richmond on Apr 8 (Fri) 7:00 p.m. and Apr 9 (Sat), Mass at 9:00 a.m. by Fr. David Poirier S.A  then talk by Jacqueline till 3:30 p.m.   Please bring your own lunch.  Details please visit:  www.GracethatReigns.com

 

Seminar of Hope    How to pray for your sons, daughters and loved ones.  Free one day seminar on Apr 9 (Sat), 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Burnaby.  Please pre-register to receive your free participant manual: varobertson@shaw.ca.  Love offering will be taken.

 

Searching in the Spirit   The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry’s annual post-confirmation training event will take place from Jul 4 - 8 at Camp Jubilee at the base of Mt. Seymour.  This event is for youth ages 12 & 13 who will have been confirmed by this summer.  Participants must register as a school or parish group.  For more info, visit www.oyyam.com.

 

3-Day Lenten Pilgrimage    to the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother in Portland on Apr 8 - 10.  Fr. Peter Chiang will be the chaplain for this retreat.  Info, brochure or registration please call Lennie 604-594-7296/lennieptl@telus.net.

 

9th Sunday in Ordinary Time - English

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – March 6, 2011

 

Ash Wednesday (Mar 9)          Mass with Distribution of Ashes at 8:30 am and 7:30 pm (both in English).  Visit www.rcav.org/ashwednesday for other church schedule.

 

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.

 

Lent

 

Stations of the Cross       will be held on Fridays (except First  Friday) Mar 11, 18, 25, Apr 8 & 15. English at 7 pm and Chinese at 8 pm.

Great Adventure Participants  please come earlier to attend our English session at 7 pm before class.

 

Lenten Charity - National Stem Cell Drive     Booths will be present at the end of each mass on the following dates / time:

March 12 (Sat): 5:45-6:30pm / March 13 (Sun): 9-10 pm, 11-11:45pm, 12:45-1:15pm

March 19 (Sat): 5:45-6:30pm / March 20 (Sun): 9-10pm, 11:00-11:45pm, 12:45-1:15pm

Easy swab test though your mouth. Please complete a form at the info counter for the swab test starting next week. Person aged between 17-50 are eligible as a potential donor.  In the season of Lent, show your care to others though sacrificing a few moments that may one day save someone’s life.

 

“To Love and To Serve the Lord”

Parish Theme - Reflection

 

1.     It is always springtime in the heart that loves God. (St. John Vianney)

2.     God loves us by reaching out to us.  How well are you doing in almsgiving?

 

Pastoral Council Meeting                will be held on Mar 17 (Thu) at Room B.  Please send at least one representative from your group.

 

“INTIMACY WITH GOD”  presented by the Canadian Martyrs Prayer Group. This 2nd talk of the teaching series entitled “Hearts on Fire” will be held on Mar 12 (Sat) 7:30 p.m. at parish hall by Murita Chua, Office of Religious Education. Free of charge and everyone is welcome.

 

Free ESL   New class starts this week from Mar 8, Catholics or non-Catholics are welcome.  Registration at Info Counter.

 

Permanent Diaconate   Archbishop J. Michael Miller and Monsignor Gregory Smith will be conducting the following Permanent Diaconate information meetings:

Date & Time:  Tuesday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.

Parish:     St. Helen’s, 3860 Triumph St., Burnaby.  Tel: 604-298-4144

Date & Time:  Saturday, April 2, 2 p.m.

Parish:    St. Andrew Kim, 10222 - 161st St., Surrey.  Tel: 604-588-5831

 

2010 Donation Tax Receipts   have been mailed out.  Please contact the parish office for any query.

 

Lost and Found        Lots of umbrellas and miscellaneous items for you to claim.

 

Simplicity and Prayer in Lent   Reflection on the season and its meaning by Fr. Craig Scott on Mar 7 at 6 p.m. 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.  Fax 604-689-5673 or mail your response. 

 

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 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.  Call Maureen at 604-822-4463 or continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca.

 

Searching in the Spirit   The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry’s annual post-confirmation training event will take place from Jul 4 - 8 at Camp Jubilee at the base of Mt. Seymour.  This event is for youth ages 12 & 13 who will have been confirmed by this summer.  Participants must register as a school or parish group.  For more info, visit www.oyyam.com.

 

Knights of Columbus Council  is hosting St. Patrick Dinner and Dance at St. Paul Parish on Mar 19 (Sat).  Tickets available at $27 each from Michael Wong (778-834-3333).  All proceeds goes to Columbus Charity supporting senior housing.

 

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.

 

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