Easter Sunday - April 24, 2011

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church -  Church Bulletin

Easter Sunday – April 24, 2011

 

Easter Grace    We are thankful to God that 32 persons will be baptized this Easter in our parish and 6 baptized Catholics will be confirmed.  May their new lives in Christ bring them peace and joy.

 

Divine Mercy Sunday (May 1st)

In June 2002, the late Pope John Paul II granted a Plenary Indulgence to the faithful for participation in this Feast of Mercy under the following conditions:

-       Sacramental Confession 8 days prior to or after the Feast Day.

-       Offer prayers for the intentions of the Pope.

-       Receive Communion in a state of grace on Divine Mercy Sunday.  Sunday Mass fulfills this obligation.

-       Participate in a special prayer service in honour           of the Divine Mercy on that day or at least recite before the Blessed Sacrament an Our Father, the Creed and a devout prayer to Merciful Jesus “Jesus, I trust in You”.

Divine Mercy Devotion will be held at our church on May 1st at 3:00 p.m. in Cantonese.  All are welcome.

 

Rosary   In the month of May, come to join us in saying the Rosary 20 minutes before Sunday Masses (except 8:15 am).

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   May 6 (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. Divine Mercy Devotion  at 7:20 pm.  Prayer intentions will be offered in the Mass.

 

Mandarin Evangelization     An evening of sharing and dinner on Apr 30 (Sat) at 6:30 pm.  Free of charge, please bring and sign up for your non-Catholic Mandarin speaking friends.

 

Mother’s Day     Special lunch in hall on May 8 (Sun). Tickets are available after Mass.  $16/person.

 

Project Advance    Volunteers are needed to serve from May 15 to Jun 19.  Please register at Info Counter.

 

Parish Office    will be closed on Easter Monday.

 

Source and Summit  We will be hosting a Catholic Christian Outreach's monthly Summit event on May 7 (Sat) starting at 7:30pm. This is a night of Eucharistic adoration along with a live praise and worship band with an opportunity throughout the night to take part in the sacrament of reconciliation. Reception and fellowship with refreshments to follow. Although, primarily a youth's event, all are welcome.

 

Knights of Columbus    is hosting a Golf Tournament at Country Meadows on May 29 for $55/person incl. dinner.  Tee of time at 11:00 am.  Please contact Michael Wong at 778-834-3333 for details.

 

Beatification of Pope John Paul II  A special Eucharistic celebration will be held at the Holy Rosary Cathedral on May 1 (Sun) at 2:30 p.m. followed by a reception and a display of photos, at Holy Rosary Hall, featuring the life of Pope John Paul II.  All are welcome.  The following link offers a glimpse into the life of Pope John Paul II and his historic visit to Vancouver in 1984: http://www.rcav.org/jp2.

 

Federal Election 2011   The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a guide inviting Catholics to vote with discernment in the upcoming federal election.  Click http://www.cccb.ca/site/images/stories/pdf/2011_Federal_Election_Guide.pdf for the 2011 Federal Election Guide.

 

Ablaze at St. Mary’s Vancouver    A Seminar on Life in the Spirit, listen to great speakers, Fr. Pierre Leblond, OP, and Fr. Gabriel de Chadarevian, OP, on Apr 29 - begins with Mass at 7-9:30 pm and Apr 30 - begins with Mass at 9 am - 4 pm.  Seminar is free of charge, snacks and drinks provided, but please bring a bagged lunch.  For info, call 604-435-9611 or visit www.stmarysvancouver.ca.

 

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.

 

Seminar of Hope   “How to Pray for Your Son & Daughters and Loved Ones” on May 6 (Fri), 7:00 - 9:00 pm and May 7 (Sat), 10:00 am - 4:30 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Vancouver.  Please pre-register to receive your free participant manual: varobertson@shaw.ca or call Vernon 604-460-0114.

 

Organ Concert Series    On May 6 (Fri), 8:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Dunsmuir & Richards.  Organist: Marc d’ Anjou.  Tickets: $20/$15.  Info: 604-682-6774 www.hrc.rcav.org.

 

Focus on Life Gala Dinner  May 9 (Mon) at Hyatt Regency Hotel.  Keynote: Jason Jones, producer of the film Bella.  Doors open at 5:30, dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.  Tickets :$75/person.