Friday, July 22, 2011

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 24, 2011/7/22

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on Aug 5 (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 will be held at 7:20 pm.  Prayer intentions will be offered in the Mass.

 

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 join our new English Junior praesidium, Mary Mother Most Chaste. Every Wednesday 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.  For more details, please contact Sr. Beatrice Mak at 604-274-4218.

 

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

 

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: $137, 962 (82%)

 Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.  

 

Revised Mass Text      the English-speaking Mass begin using a new translation of the Roman Missal Sunday on Nov. 27, first Sunday of Advent.  For the latest news and other information, visit the Archdiocesan website www.rcav.org.

 

Summer Sale Aug 27 (Sat) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lots of merchandise fashion and many more. Come to have fun and enjoy our special food. Rental table available for new items at $25. Register at Info Counter or Parish Office. Donations of new materials are welcome.

 

Church Etiquette   Before and after Mass, please keep quiet in the church which it is a place of God and prayers.

 

Fashion Sale     Giant stock of ladies’ wear for you to pick on Aug 6 (Sat), 10 am - 3 pm.

 

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.

 

Knights of Columbus    will hold a Tournament on Aug 13 at Country Meadows for $75 per person.  Great prizes and fun.  Please contact Dominic Eng at 604-271-1447 for details.

 

Pro-Life Collection  Richmond Right to Life Society thank us for our contribution of $1890.20 collected on Pro-Life Sunday.

 

Congratulation to Our Newly Baptized

Alexis Lee & Ephrem Au

 

Congratulation to Our Newly Weds

Moses Wong & Anna Fung

 

Healing Family Relationships     There are ways to heal relationships among family members who are in conflict.  Why continue the stressful interactions?  Liz Fong-McLaughlin, M.S.W., R.S.W. counsellor at Catholic Family Services will help you to understand your estranged family members in a satisfactory manner.  Jul 27, 7 pm at St. Mary’s Elementary School.  Fee Individual $10; couple $15.  Register at 604-433-3220.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Heaven on Earth? Don’t miss this unique educational opportunity!  Heaven on Earth?  The Future of Spiritual Interpretation.  Hosted by Regent College in cooperation with the Center for Catholic-Evangelical Dialogue (CCED) on Sep 16-17.  Register before Jul 30.  Details are www.conferences.regent-college.edu/theology.

 

The Catholic Forum     Invites you to explore...”Was Jesus Political?” with Fr. Stanley Azaro, OP on Aug 2, 7 pm at St. Mary Church, 5251 Joyce Street, Vancouver.

 

Pilgrimage to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes     Aug 20 (Sat), 10:00 am - 6:00 pm at Heritage Park, Mission.  Principal Celebrant: His Excellency, Bishop Ken Novakoski Eparch of New Westminster.  (Free bus service provided by the Order of Malta for the handicapped and elderly from Central Vancouver.  For reservation call 604-264-1790).  For more info: St. Joseph’s Parish 604-826-2452 or visit www.stjosephofmission.com.  Please bring picnic baskets and chairs.

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