Friday, April 8, 2011

5th Sunday of Lent - English Bulletin

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

5th Sunday of Lent – April 10, 2011

 

Lent

 

Stations of the Cross   will be held this Friday Apr 15. English at 7 pm and Chinese at 8 pm.

 

Penitential Services

 

Apr 15, 18, 19 (every evening 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm) at Canadian Martyrs Parish, St. Joseph the Worker, Parish, St. Monica Parish and St. Paul Parish

 

Apr 22 (10:00 - 11:00 am) at Canadian Martyrs Parish,      Sacred Heart Parish and St. Monica Parish.

             (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) at St. Joseph the Worker Parish.

             (7:30 pm - 8:30 pm) at St. Paul Parish

 

Apr 23 (10:00 am - 11:00 am) at Canadian Martyrs Parish, Sacred Heart Parish, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, St. Monica Parish and St. Paul Parish.

 

Palm Sunday

Apr 16    (Sat)      5:00 p.m.     Procession followed by Mandarin Mass

Apr 17    (Sun)      8:15 a.m.      Mass in Cantonese           

9:50 a.m        Procession followed by Cantonese Mass

                          11:45 am      Procession followed by English Mass

 

Chrism Mass       Apr 20 (Wed) 5:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral.  All are welcome.

 

Holy Week Liturgy (all in English & Chinese except on Easter Sunday)

Apr 21    (Thu)      8:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Apr 22    (Fri) 3:00 pm Good Friday

Apr 23    (Sat)     9:00 pm Easter Vigil (with adult baptism)

Apr 24    (Sun)      Easter Sunday    

            9:30 am (Chinese Mass with children baptism)

            11:45 am      (English Mass with adult baptism)

 

Please note that there will be no morning Masses on Apr 21-23 nor regular Mandarin Mass on Apr 23.

 

Share Lent    The second collection on this Solidarity Sunday is to assist our Canadian Bishops to help the poor countries develop and to build peace.

 

A Lenten Recollection ~ “The Cross”  The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Group is sponsoring a Lenten Recollection to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Apr 16 (Sat) at the parish hall. The theme will be presented by Fr. Elton Fernandes.

 

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.Discovering God’s Voice “Discover Intimacy with Christ amidst the Challenges of Daily Life” with Fr. Elton Fernandes, SJ on Apr 13-15 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Guardian Angel’s Parish, 1161 Broughton Street, Vancouver.  Free parking. Info call 604-684-5775 or email office_guardianangels@shaw.ca.

 

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?  Apr 14 at St. John the Apostle Parish, 5457 Trafalgar St., Kerrisdale.  Email Anthony Lo at anthonylo@telus.net or 604-209-1001.

 

National Catholic Mission 2011     “The Heart of the Matter” will be broadcast on VISION TV (ch 120) on Monday, Apr 18 (Pt. 1) and Tuesday, Apr 19 (Pt. 2) at 4:00 p.m. and repeated at 7:00 p.m.  It will feature Fr. Jack Lynch, s.f.m., Fr. Donald Senior, C.P. and Sr. Melannie Svoboda, SND.  Fr. Senior will talk about the challenge of reconciliation in our families, our Church and in our world.  For info, call 1-888-383-6277 or visit www.canadiandailymass.com.

 

Annual Easter Story Musical Offering    Sung by Our Lady of Fatima Ecumenical Choir on Apr 17 (Sun), 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church.  Tel: 604-936-2525.  Tickets:$20 - proceeds will assist the WYD Pilgrims travelling to Spain.

 

Theology of the Body  is John Paul II’s teaching on love, life and human sexuality.  Fr. Alan Boisclair will present an 11-week course at St. Francis Xavier’s Parish from Apr 26 and St. Monica’s Parish from Apr 28.  Cost $50 includes textbook.  Visit www.rcav.org/tob.

 

Sharing Lent as a Couple    Please consider attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend - Apr 29 - May 1 in White Rock.  Email Steve & Mary sbohnen@interchange.ubc.ca.

 

Searching in the Spirit   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.

 

Rachel’s Vineyard    Many women have no one to turn to who can help them validate and work through their grief.    Come find help, understanding and hope on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat.  Next retreat is May 2011.  For confidential information or to register call 604-525-0999.

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