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.