Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 28, 2011
First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Sep 2 (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.
Challenges facing our Youth and their parents Hosted by Mary, Mother of Most Chaste Praesidium, come and join us on Sep 5 (Mon) from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon at our parish hall. Deacon Wu, the speaker, is a professional paediatrician from Calgary who will talk in English to assist our youth to face and solve challenges, and reconnect with their parents. There will be Q & A after lunch, please bring your lunch bag.
Africa Drought Our parish has raised $10,737 for it. You may continue to donate through Development and Peace, at 1-888-234-8533 or online at www.devp.org for match until Sep 16.
Life in the Spirit Seminar Chinese session will start on Sep 15 (Thu) at 7:30 pm. Please call Elvis at 604-838-7728.
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.
Catechists Interested in teaching adults our faith in English? Contact Fr. Paul or parish office.
PREP 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.
Let's Live our Faith! All youths from 13-18 are encouraged to attend our parish youth faith formation program (YFFP). Registrations are still being accepted. For more details, please inquire at the Info Counter.
"We are the World" - A celebration of our diversity The Catholic Women's League invites all to join an evening of food, music & entertainment on Oct 1 (Sat) 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Ticket $25 are available after Mass. All funds raised will go to the Parish Rectory Reconstruction and Seminarian Fund and Charities (local and global).
Congratulations to our Newly Weds
John Pham & Marisa Allyson Quan
New Rectory
Thanks to God, the new rectory has been completed.
The archbishop will come on
Sep 3 (Sat) for blessing.
* Open House at 2:00-4:30 pm,
* Blessing by archbishop at 4:30 pm and
* Mass by Archbishop (Mandarin & English) at 5:00 pm.
All are welcome.
Moving Volunteers are needed on Aug 31 (Wed) at 10:00 am, please contact Fr. Paul or parish office.
Sunday Parking Yellow lines means absolutely no parking. Violated parking will be towed away.
Project Advance Have you participated it yet? It is never too late nor too little. Every gift counts. Go online www.rcav.org. Pledge up to date : $148,209 (88.2%).Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp (WCCCLC) This year's theme is Tune In to God, Relay His Love? It will be held from Sep 2 - 5 (Fri-Mon) at Camp Charis in Chilliwack. For more information, please visit http://www.wccclc.net.
Gala Fundraising Dinner for Canossian School in Chihuahua, Mexico. Dinner on Sep 18 (Sun) 6:00 pm at Nepture Seafood Restaurant (8171 Ackroyd Road). Tickets available at $88 each, call Carmen Tam at 778-996-0076.
Workshop on Leading Worship How to be an effective worship leader, various forms and methods of prayer, drawing on the teaching in Catholic Catechism, practical tips on leading worship, including choice of songs and being part of a worship team. Sep 10 (Sat) 9:30 am - 12:00 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 140 Moody Street, Port Moody. Details go to http://worship.shawwebspace.ca.
The Annual Conference of the Catholic Health Association of BC will be held at Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam on Sep 15 (Thu). Theme is the Things We Do for Love" with keynote speaker Sr. Sue Mosteller, CSJ. Mass with Archbishop Miller. Registration at chabc.bc.ca or 604-524-3427.
Theology of the Body by Fr. Alan Boisclair on Sep 20 (Tue) at Precious Blood Parish and Sep 22 (Thu) at St. Bernadette Parish. Cost $50 includes text book. Visit www.rcav.org/tob.
Understanding the Mass Anew with the New Missal Rediscover the source and summit of your faith with Fr. Bill Burke on Oct 15 (Sat) 9:00 am - 4 pm at St. Mary's Church, Vancouver. Early bird registration before Aug 31 at $40 and after will be $50, call 604-822-4463 or email continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca. Other relevant info, please visit www.rcav.org.
