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.