Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 21, 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.
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.
World Youth Day Come and be a part of World Youth Day by following some of the Vancouver pilgrims in Madrid. To read blog posts, go to http://www.vanwyd.blogspot.com. To follow via Twitter http://twitter.com/VanWYD. The quick tidbits and insights will be passed on along with re-tweeting relevant info. Let us continue to pray for our youths in Spain.
Full Life in Church 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 Our parish has raised $10,632 for it. You may continue to donate through Development and Peace, at 1-888-234-8533 or online at www.devp.org. Government will match until Sep 16.
Summer Dress Code Decent wear is the Sunday best, offer your solemn worship to God in proper clothing.
Life in the Spirit Seminar Chinese session will start on Sep 15 (Thu) at 7:30 pm. Please call Elvis at 604-838-7728 for more details.
Vocation Cross goes around to different families. This is to encourage families to pray for Vocations. Please sign up 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 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.
Summer Sale Aug 27 (Sat) 10:00 am. - 3:00 pm. All tables are rented out. Lots of merchandise fashion, leather jackets, food, foot reflexology and many more. A talk in Cantonese on digital photography for beginners will also be held between 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Donations of new items are welcome. Bring your friends.
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 : $147,709 (87.9%).
Making your Will Our legal title is "Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver as represented by Canadian Martyrs Parish."
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. 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 from 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.
Catholic Family Services Offers a wide range of confidential, professional counseling: couple, family, group, or individual. Please call 604-443-3220.
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.
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.
Ground Zero Ministry Radio A Catholic Ministry airs on KARI 550AM every Sunday at 6:30 p.m., and internet radio at www.kari55.com. For more info, visit www.christianhealingprayerministries.com.
Employment Opportunities
Archdiocese of Vancouver :
(1) Director of Development. (2) Janitorial Assistance (Temp)
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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