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.