5th Sunday of Easter - English Bulletin

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Fifth Sunday of Easter – May 22, 2011

 

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  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 next Sunday.

 

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 $37,000 goes to the Archdiocese and $131,000 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: $37,008 (22%)

 

 Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.  

 

Jammin’ with Jesus   An evangelistic concert will be held on May 28 (Sat) 7 pm at the parish hall. It will feature singers and a live band who will serenade you with contemporary and worship songs while you are sipping coffee and partaking other refreshments. This is a free event and all are welcome.

 

Crowning of our Lady    The Legion of Mary in Richmond invites you to join them on May 28 (Sat) for the crowning of Our Lady here. The celebration will begin at 9 am for the recitation of the rosary and Mass will follow at 9:30 am.

 

Parish Pastoral Council    will be held on May 27 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.  Please send at least one representative from each parish group.

 

Candy Packing Still need volunteer hours?  Join us pack candy bags for AGAPE.  See you May 27 (Fri) from 7-10 pm at Room H.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Blessed John Paul II, Stamps  To commemorate the Beatification of John Paul II, 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.

 

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.  For more details please email mary_waung@yahoo.ca or see notice board.

 

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

 

Congratulations to our Newly Weds

Alfred Liu & Marie Reyes

 

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 St. Mary’s Church.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vancatholic.

 

St. Anthony of Padua Novena   9-day Mass/Novena from Jun 5-13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s (Marpole) 1345 W. 73rd Ave., Van.  Jun 13th (feast day), procession starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by Mass/Novena and fiesta refreshments.

 

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.

 

Celebrate Pentecost    Prayer and Praise Eucharistic Adoration Mass by Fr. Obiwumma on Jun 11 (Sat), 10 am - 12:30 pm at St. Matthew, Surrey.  Sponsored by Vancouver Catholic Charismatic Renewal www.vccrs.ca.

 

Source and Summit: Adoration for Vocations  The OYYAM is pleased to join forces with the Archdiocesan Vocations Office and Catholic Christian Outreach in presenting the above event on Jun 4 (Sat) at St. Patrick Parish.

 

A Workshop for Our Relationship with Creation and Our Commitment to the Integrity of Creation Jun 1 (Wed) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm at Holy Name of Jesus Hall.  To register: mvickers@providencehealth.bc.ca or 604-272-4779.  Deadline: May 25.