Holy Trinity - English Bulletin

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church -  Church Bulletin

Holy Trinity – June 19, 2011

 

Pro-Life Sunday  

1. “Today, as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we also recognize the wonderful gift of fatherhood....  Fathers are the first protectors of the family, and along with mothers, the primary educators about life for their children, young people learn what it means to build a new culture of life in Canada....  I ask parents once again to educate their children in living the pro-life message by explaining to them why life is a gift always to be respected from conception to natural death.  Our Archdiocesan “Prayer for Reverence for Life” is a helpful tool to bring the Gospel of life to our children in daily prayer within the family.  Let us ask God to make every family a sanctuary of life where unconditional respect for every human is fostered.”

       - Excerpt from message by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB

       (Entire message can be read in rcav.org or our bulletin board) 

2. The proceeds of the second collection today will go to Richmond Right to Life Society.  Donations will be appreciated and any cheques should be made payable to the Society.

 

Leadership    Fr. Paul will be away this Tue to Fri for a pastoral course of leadership.  Please pray for our priests.

 

Pope Benedict XVI    Our Holy Father will celebrate his 60th anniversary of his priestly ordination on Jun 29.  Please remember him in your prayer.

 

First Friday         No Exposition & 8:00 p.m. Mass on July 1 (Fri) a public holiday.  Come to the regular 8:30 am Mass.

 

Summer Dress Code    Decent wear is the Sunday best.  Coming to church is not going to party, but to offer solemn worship to God.

 

Project Advance 2011

 

-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 (today is the last week to have booth); or

2.    Take a pamphlet home; or

3. Go online www.rcav.org.

-Pledge up to-date: $112,303(66.8%)

 

 Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.  

We are a family!  “My parish My Home” Friendship Afternoon to newly registered parishioners will be held on Jul 10 (Sun) at 3:00 p.m.  Those parishioners registered from Sep 2009 to May 2011 are invited and will receive letter, email or phone call.  R.S.V.P.

 

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.  Registrations received before Jun 30 will receive an early bird discount.  Financial assistance is also available on request.

 

Youth Faith Formation Program Early Bird Registration is now being accepted at the Info Counter.

 

Liturgy of the Word with Children    will stop for summer, it will resume in September. 

 

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 Fr. Peter Chiang as our Pilgrimage Spiritual Director.  Please pick up brochure and registration form from Info Counter.

 

Churches Visit      Aug 8 - 12 from Kamloops via Banff to Calgary.  Cantonese guide accompanied by Fr. Chu.

 

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.

 

The Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp (WCCCLC)  This year’s theme is “Tune In to God, Relay His Love”.  It will be held on the Labour Day weekend of Sep 2 - 5 (Fri-Mon) at Camp Charis in Chilliwack. All Chinese Catholics between the ages of 17 to 35 are welcome.  For more information, please visit http://www.wccclc.net.

 

Vocation Live-In    On the weekend of July 1-3 for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, call 604-826-8715.

 

Feast Day of St. Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei    Mass will be presided by Fr.  Joseph L. Soria on Jun 25 (Sat), 2:30 pm at Corpus Christi Church.  Confession at 2:00 pm.  Visit www.opusdei.ca.