Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 29, 2011/5/27
First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Jun 3 (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.
First Communion Please pray for our Grade 2 children who will receive Jesus for the first time this Sunday.
The Pope’s Pastoral Work This Sunday the second collection is specifically for the missionary of our Pope. Our prayers and monetary support are needed.
Project Advance 2011
Touching Many Lives
Just as Mary said “yes” to the Angel Gabriel, I pray that you too will say “yes” to the Lord. Trust in the Lord and you will touch many lives with your gift.
-Parish goal: $168,000, of which $36,800 goes to the Archdiocese and $131,200 for debt repayment and rectory construction.
-Suggestion: $432 for each family,
or $36/month.
Methods:
1. Please pledge at the booths; or
2. Take a pamphlet home; or
3. Go online www.rcav.org.
-Pledge up to-date: $60,445 (36%)
Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.
ESL The new session of ESL will start from Jun 7 (Tue). Please register for this free of charge classes with application form.
Blessed John Paul II, Stamps To commemorate the beatification of John Paul II, the Knights of Columbus is proud to present Souvenir Covers($5)and Keepsake sheet of stamps($30)for sale. Please contact Francis Yu at 604-765-3121 for details.
Laser Tag Night The Youth and young adults of the Young Faith Formation Program (YFFP) and LOFT are going to join forces for a round of laser tag on Jun 6 (Mon) from 7-9 pm at Planet Laser in Richmond. $5 per person. Please sign up after Mass or contact Tes Mendoza for more details.
Youth Faith Formation Program Early Bird Registration is now being accepted at the Info Counter.
PREP Registration for 2011-12 for Grades 1-7 are held every Wednesday from 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm. Classes will begin on Sep 14. Registration forms have been sent home with students and are also are available from the Parish Counter. Registrations received before Jun 30 will receive an early bird discount. Financial assistance is also available on request.
Rose Prince - Rose of the Carrier Pilgrimage Jul 7-11 presented by Mary, Mother of Christ Praesidium on their 10th Anniversary occasion. Come and join with Fr. Peter Chiang as our Pilgrimage Spiritual Director. Please pick up brochure and registration form from Info Counter.
Congratulations to Our Newly Baptized ~ Ignatius Chan & Audreana Roberto
Parish Community Activities
Mandarin Conversation Class teaching daily speaking skill and vocabulary. Every Saturday, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please register in advance at parish office in the morning.
Morning Line Dance and Evening Tai Chi - no class on May 21
Ordination to the diaconate Pablo Santa Maria will be ordained for our diocese on Jun 3 at 7:00 pm at
Pro-life Mass & Vigil Peaceful, prayerful vigil for unborn children and their parents will be held on Jun 4. Mass - 9 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish,
The Catholic Forum -“Why We Pray to Virgin Mary When She is Not God” with Fr. Glenn Dion on May 31 (Tue) at 7:00 p.m. at
Spring’s Here, and Stewardship is blossoming! On Pentecost Sunday, the Archdiocese will be promoting Stewardship Awareness. See what stewardship can do in your parish. Visit: www.rcav.org/stewardship.
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