Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Aug 14, 2011
World Youth Day Over 450 Vancouver youths are among 6,000 Canadian who are in Madrid, Spain now. Follow this event and the broadcast schedule in http://wydcentral.org. (including the Papal Mass next Sunday)
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.
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 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.
Live a Church Life Don't want to be a mere Sunday Catholic? Our parish has different parish groups to meet your spiritual needs. Please choose and join one from the list on the notice board. Welcome!
Africa Drought Help the people suffering from famine in the horn of Africa by donating to Development and Peace, the Canadian partner in Caritas. Donations can be made by telephone 1-888-234-8533 or online at www.devp.org. The Canadian government will match your donation until Sep 16.
Summer Dress Code Decent wear is the Sunday best, offer your solemn worship to God in proper clothing.
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.
Please pledge at the Parish Office or take a pamphlet home; or go online www.rcav.org.
- Pledge up to-date: $146,509 (87.2%)
Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.
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.
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.
Welcome to our Newly Wed - Robin Cho & Fidelia Leung
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide Important meeting for all interested on Aug 18 (Thu) 7:00-9:00 p.m. at St. Michael's Parish Hall (9387 Holmes St. Burnaby) Alex Schadenberg from the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition will discuss the court cases by the BC Civil Liberties Association (Carter/Taylor) and the Farewell Foundation. We will then discuss talking points and a media strategy.
Pilgrimage to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Aug 20 (Sat), 10:00 am - 6:00 pm at Heritage Park, Mission. Principal Celebrant: Bishop Ken Novakoski Eparch. For more info: St. Joseph's Parish 604-826-2452 or visit www.stjosephofmission.com. Please bring picnic baskets and chairs.
Enrich Your Faith One-day faith formation and ministry training courses for adults. Topics include church history, apologetics, "Basics of the Faith", Theology of the Body; ministry training for PREP, RCIA and LWC. Aug 27, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Secondary School, Surrey. Cost $40/$35 includes lunch. For more information and registration visit: www.rcav.org/summer or call 604-683-0281.
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? The Future of Spiritual Interpretation on Sep 16 & 17 (Sat & Sun) hosted by Regent College in cooperation with the Centre for Catholic-Evangelical Dialogue (CCED), brings together numerous renowned Catholic and evangelical scholars including Dr. Scott Hahn. Details at www.conferences.regent-college.edu/theology.
Revised Roman Missal Changes are coming this Fall to some of the prayers and responses of the Mass. "Is it true that we will no longer say "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again?" Get answers through the Archdiocesan website at www.rcav.org.
Employment Opportunities
Archdiocese of Vancouver :
(1) Director of Development. (2) Janitorial Assistance (Temp)
Holy Trinity Parish - North Vancouver :
(1) Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant
St. Francis de Sales Parish - Burnaby :
(1) Part-time Receptionist
Corpus Christi College - Vancouver :
(1) Part-time Recruiter (10-month contract)
Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre - Surrey :
(1) Caretaker In-Residence (2) Part-time Assistant Cook.
St. Anthony of Padua School - Vancouver
(1) Short term full time Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
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