Friday, July 8, 2011

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Jul 10, 2011

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 10, 2011

 

We are a family!  “My parish My Home” Friendship Afternoon to newly registered parishioners will be held today at 3:00 p.m.  Welcome all registered new parishioners!

 

Learning our Catholic Faith - Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2011-2012

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

In Cantonese from Sep 14 (every Wednesday) 7-9 p.m.

In English from Sep 15 (every Thursday) at 7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin from Sep 17 (every Saturday) 3-5 p.m.

 

PREP Registration for 2011-12 for Grades 1-7 every Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:15 pm.  Classes will begin on Sep 14.  Financial assistance is also available on request. 

 

Legion of Mary  Teenagers from the age of 8 to age of 18 are invited to a new English Junior praesidium, Mary Mother Most Chaste. Starting this Wednesday 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. with others and Sister Beatrice Mak, Spiritual Director.  Christ needs you today!  If you respond, part of His plan for you will be accomplished.   For more details, please contact Sr. Beatrice Mak at 604-274-4218.

 

Pastoral Council    will be held on July 15 (Fri) 7:30 p.m. at parish hall.  Please have at least one representative from each parish group.

 

Catechists    Interested in teaching adults our faith in English?  Contact Fr. Paul or parish office.

 

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

 

Project Advance

-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 Parish Office or

2.    Take a pamphlet home; or

3. Go online www.rcav.org.

-Pledge up to-date: $132,736 (79%.)  Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.

 

Congratulation to Our Newly Weds ~ Ronald Chan & Karen Leung

 

World Youth Day Bottle Drive    Many thanks to all parishioners, the total amount raised is $630.  Twenty-three youths from our parish will go to Spain in August.  Please keep them in your prayers.

 

Summer Sale Aug 27 (Sat) 10 a.m - 3 p.m. Rental tables available.  Mark your date, more will follow.

 

Revised Mass Text      Catholics throughout the English-speaking Mass begin using a new translation of the Roman Missal Sunday on Nov. 27, 2011, the first Sunday of Advent.  This affects some of the ritual prayers and responses we say at the Mass.  For the latest news and other information, visit the Archdiocesan website www.rcav.org.

 

Rest in Peace     Former parishioner, Mary Veronica Ballard passed away on May 31 in U. K.  Please pray for her soul.

 

Parish Community Activities

 

Mandarin Conversation Class   teaching daily speaking skill and vocabulary.  Every Saturday, 1:00-2:00 p.m.   No classes on Jul 16.  Class resumes on Jul 23 onwards.  Please register in advance at parish office in the morning.

 

Patchwork Class for Beginners  teaching insulated Christmas hot pan holder & Cute Apron.  Every Tuesday, from Jul 12 to Aug 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

 

Vocation of Laity    Fr. Abbot John Braganza, OSB of Westminster Abbey will speak on the vocation of laity at St. Bernadette parish hall on Jul 23 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.  Please contact Myrna Iglesias at 604-842-7175 or email myrnaiglesias@shaw.ca.

 

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.

 

Attachment and Relationship     Seminar presented by Roy Maclntyre, M.A., Counsellor at Catholic Family Services, followed by questions and answers.  On Jul 13, 7 pm at St. Mary’s Elementary School.  For info or to register, call 604-443-3220.

 

Sacred Music at HRC   Sacred Music inspired by Gregorian Chant Soprano Catherine Laub and Cathedral organist Denis Dedard.  Jul 22, 8 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Richards & Dunsmuir, Vancouver.  Info: 604-682-6774.

 

Archdiocesan Summer Institute 2011      Learn your faith and pass it on!  One-day courses for general interest and ministry training, open to everyone.  On Aug 27 (Sat), 10 am - 4 pm at Holy Cross Regional Secondary.  Info: 604-683-0281 or visit www.rcav.org/ore/summer.

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