Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Aug 7, 2011
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.
Relationship Between Our Blessed Mother, Catholics and Non-Catholics Aug 13 (Sat), 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Mary, Mother of Christ legionaries joyfully invites everyone to this spiritual talk by Fr. Anthony Ho. This talk in English is hosted by our Praesidium to celebrate our 10th anniversary.
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!
Catechists Interested in teaching adults our faith in English? Contact Fr. Paul or parish office.
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 Order of Malta in Canada is also accepting donations online at www.orderofmaltacanada.org. The Canadian government will match your donation until Sep 16.
Knights of Columbus will hold a golf tournament on Aug 13 at Country Meadows for $75 per person. Great prizes and fun. Please contact Dominic Eng at 604-271-1447.
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: $145, 777 (86.7%)
Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.
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.
Vatican News Check this new site for church latest news http://www.news.va.
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.
Man's Vocation Deacon Armand Danis, from the diocese of Thunder Bay, Ontario and immediate past chairman of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services of Canada, will be speaking on Man's Vocation Life in the Spirit based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It will be held on Aug 12 (Fri) after the 7:30 pm Mass at Immaculate Conception Prayer Group. More info Lennie 604-597-8227
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 Archdiocese Formation Institute offer 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.
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 to questions like this and others through the Archdiocesan website at www.rcav.org. A list of resources is also now available online.
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.
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