Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin: September 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

English Bulletin for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

27^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 30, 2011

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Oct 7 (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.

ROSARY October is the month of the Rosary. You are invited to say Rosary together. Please come 25 minutes before every Sunday Masses (except 8:15 a.m.).

To Love and To Serve the Lord? Parish Theme for 2011(Reflection for October)

There is one ONLY THING to do here below: to love Jesus, to win souls for Him so that He may be loved. Let us seize with jealous care every least opportunity of self-sacrifice. Let us refuse Him nothing - He does so want our love!? - St. Therese of Little Flower

Parish Community Activity ~ Prayers in Latin Fr. Peter Chiang has offered to teach Latin through common prayers (e.g. Our Father, Holy Mary, Gloria, Creed ...). Please call Mabel at 604-808-9600 if you are interested.

Learning our Catholic Faith

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2011-2012

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

In Cantonese (every Wednesday) 7-9 p.m.

In English (every Thursday) at 7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin (every Saturday) 3-5 p.m.

Classes have started, please register as soon as possible.

PREP for 2011-12 Classes for Grades 1-7 every Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:15 pm have started, please register as soon as possible.

Let's Live our Faith! All secondary school students are encouraged to attend our parish youth faith formation program (YFFP). Registrations are still being accepted, please register as soon as possible.

Serving the Lord Altar Server must have received First Communion and in Grade 4 or up. A Minister of Hospitality must be confirmed. Leave your name, telephone number and email address at the Info Counter or the Parish Office. Training will be provided. Serve the Lord and fulfill your Sunday obligation at the same time.

Project Advance 312 families have participated it. How about you? It is never too late nor too little. Every gift counts. Pledge up to date: $149,009 (88.7%). Go online www.rcav.org.

Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress will be held on Nov 5 (Sat) at St. Matthew's Parish in Surrey, from 9 am - 3:30 pm. For more info and registration please visit http:/www.rcav.org/eucongress.

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. Registration at $50, call 604-822-4463 or email continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca. Other relevant info, please visit www.rcav.org.

University Students' Mass Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB cordially invites all college and university students including faculty to the University Students' Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Oct 8 (Sat) at 7:30 p.m. Confessions will be available at 6:30 p.m. and a reception will follow at Holy Rosary Hall after Mass. Visit www.oyyam.com for more info.

Vocation Live In There will be a Monastic Life Workshop for ladies interested in the consecrated life at Westminster Abbey on Oct 14 - 16 (Fri-Sun),. Call 1-604-826-8975.

Eucharistic Parish Mission Fr. Louis Guardiola C.P.M., of the Fathers of Mercy from South Union, Kentucky will speak at all the Sunday Masses and the Mission on the love of Jesus through Eucharistic Adoration at St. Paul Parish, Richmond. 7:30 pm Oct 17 (Mon) - Oct 20 (Thu). No registration necessary. Everyone Welcome.

Rediscover Your Marriage! This program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage and family. For info or to register for the program on Oct 14-16, call 604-530-6710, email 1009@retrouvaille.org or visit www.retrouvaille.org.

CCO's National Rise Up Conference Young adult between 18 & 35 don't miss out, you will be inspired by great speakers, including Archbishop Michael Miller. Join us Dec 28 to Jan 1 for Rise Up-JPII: Inspired by his Legacy at the Hyatt Regency hotel. For cost and registration: www.cco.ca/riseup. Questions: email riseup@cco.ca CCO Vancouver office-Eric Chow: 604-540-7521. Register before Oct 5 and save $75!

Don Bosco Past Pupils of B.C. Dinner Dance A fund-raising event will be held on Oct 22 (Sat) at the Don Bosco Youth Centre Gymnasium, OLGC Parish in Surrey. Cocktails at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm and dance at 8:30 pm. Come in your 70s and 80s Disco Attire and bring home the Best Costume award. Tickets at $25. Call 604-581-4141.

Little Flower Academy welcomes 2012-2013 candidates to an Open House on Oct 18 (Tue) 6 - 8 pm at 1625 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver. Application packages for Entrance Exam and school tours will be available. Visit www.lfabc.org or call Kathi at 604-738-9016 ext. 14.

Catholic Family Services Offers a wide range of confidential, professional counseling: couple, family, group, or individual. Please call 604-443-3220.

Stop Gambling Call Helpline at 1-888-795-6111.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Solemnity of Canadian Martyrs

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Solemnity of Canadian Martyrs

September 25, 2011

Solemnity of Canadian Martyrs

1. Learn about our parish patron saints from a biographical book "The Holy Martyrs of Canada: the pioneers of the faith in Canada", available from our gift shop.

2. Join us for refreshment after Mass today.

3. Simultaneously, in the hall, the youths returning from World Youth Day will share their experience and photos with us in the hall. Come to meet them.

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Oct 7 (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.

ROSARY

October is the month of the Rosary. You are invited to say Rosary together. Please come 25 minutes before every Sunday Masses (except 8:15 a.m.).

Bishops' Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada

A special collection is held today. The monies raised will be sent to our Archdiocese, which will use these revenues to help pay its annual contribution to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). Thank you for your generosity.

Learning our Catholic Faith

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2011-2012

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

In Cantonese (every Wednesday) 7-9 p.m.

In English (every Thursday) at 7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin (every Saturday) 3-5 p.m.

Classes have started, please register as soon as possible.

PREP for 2011-12

Classes for Grades 1-7 every Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:15 pm have started, please register as soon as possible.

Let's Live our Faith!

All secondary school students are encouraged to attend our parish youth faith formation program (YFFP). Registrations are still being accepted, please register as soon as possible.

"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, Seminarian Fund and Charities (local and global).

Serving the Lord

Altar Server must have received First Communion and in Grade 4 or up. A Minister of Hospitality must be confirmed. Leave your name, telephone number and email address at the Info Counter or the Parish Office. Training will be provided. Serve the Lord and fulfill your Sunday obligation at the same time.

WYD Reflection

Visit our parish website under 'Parish Events' to share the insights of our WYD youths.

Project Advance

311 families have participated it. How about you? It is never too late nor too little. Every gift counts. Pledge up to date: $148,509 (88.4%). Go online www.rcav.org.

Congratulation to Our Newly Baptized

Sophia Yam & Janice Lam

Congratulation to Our Newly Weds

Vincent Lim & Milgrace Ong

Journey to the Christian Heart: Women's Day Retreat

Oct 1 (Sat), 9:30 am - 4:30 pm at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre, Surrey. Please call 604-880-7494 or visit www.sketchajournal.com to register $99 includes lunch and journal.

40 Days for Life

A peaceful public witness to help bring an end to the tragedy of abortion. Sep 28 to Nov 6 at Women's Hospital in Vancouver. For more info, visit www.40daysforlife.com/vancouver-bc or call the Respect Life Office at 604-683-0281. Please see notice board for details.

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. Registration at $50, call 604-822-4463 or email continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca. Other relevant info, please visit www.rcav.org.

University Students' Mass

Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB cordially invites all college and university students including faculty to the University Students' Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Oct 8 (Sat) at 7:30 p.m. Confessions will be available at 6:30 p.m. and a reception will follow at Holy Rosary Hall after Mass. Visit www.oyyam.com for more info.

Eucharistic Parish Mission

Fr. Louis Guardiola C.P.M., of the Fathers of Mercy from South Union, Kentucky will speak at all the Sunday Masses and the Mission on the love of Jesus through Eucharistic Adoration at St. Paul Parish, Richmond. 7:30 pm Oct 17 (Mon) - Oct 20 (Thu). No registration necessary. Everyone Welcome.

Rediscover Your Marriage!

This program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage and family. For info or to register for the program on Oct 14-16, call 604-530-6710, email 1009@retrouvaille.org or visit www.retrouvaille.org.

Advance Care Planning

The Catholic Health Association of BC has developed a planning resource specifically for Catholics. It is available from CHABC by calling 604-524-3427 or by sending an email request to smhouse@shawlink.ca.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Eng. bulletin for 25th Sunday

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

25^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 18, 2011

Solemnity of Canadian Martyrs

Next weekend, we will celebrate our patron saints with special readings in Mass. Join us for refreshment after Mass at the hall.

ROSARY

October is the month of the Rosary. You are invited to say Rosary together. Please come 25 minutes before every Sunday Masses (except 8:15 a.m.).

Bishops' Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada

The annual collection will be held next weekend (Sep 24-25). The monies raised will be sent to our Archdiocese, which will use these revenues to help pay its annual contribution to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). Thank you for your generosity.

Learning our Catholic Faith

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2011-2012

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

In Cantonese (every Wednesday) 7-9 p.m.

In English (every Thursday) at 7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin (every Saturday) 3-5 p.m.

Classes have started, please register as soon as possible.

PREP for 2011-12

Classes for Grades 1-7 every Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:15 pm have started, please register as soon as possible.

Let's Live our Faith!

All secondary school students are encouraged to attend our parish youth faith formation program (YFFP). Registrations are still being accepted, please register as soon as possible.

"We are the World"

Liturgy of Word for Children

will resume this Sunday. Parents are encouraged to send their children to this liturgy service during Mass.

Serving the Lord

Project Advance

311 families have participated it. How about you? It is never too late nor too little. Every gift counts. Go online www.rcav.org. Pledge up to date : $148,509 (88.4%).

iDisciple

The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community invites all parishioners to attend a presentation on being an "iDisciple" on Sep 24 (Sat) at 7:30 p.m. at the main parish hall. Our speaker is Patrick Gillespie, Director of the Office of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Vancouver. This activity is free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend.

WYD Reflection

Visit our parish website under 'Parish Events' to share the insights of our WYD youths.

Donation Envelope

Please pick up your requested envelopes at the church foyer.

Sunday Parking

Yellow lines means absolutely no parking. Violated parking will be towed away.

CM Voice

New issue published, please take one.

Congratulation to Our Newly Weds

Joyce & Nicholas Tang

Catholic Forum

will be led by Abbot John Braganza OSB and is entitled "Renewal of the Church: a dream, hope or reality?" Sep 20 (Tue) at 7:00 pm at St. Mary's Church. Visit http://dominicanlaity.ca/forum.

Theology of the Body

It is about Pope John Paul II's teaching on love, life and human sexuality. Fr. Alan Boisclair will present an 11-week course starting Sep 20 (Tue) at Precious Blood Parish, Sep 21 (Wed) at St. Catherine School and Sep 22 (Thu) at St. Bernadette Parish. Cost $50 includes text book. Visit www.rcav.org/tob.

Marian Movement of Priests Regional Cenacle

Everyone is welcome to Saint Francis of Assisi Parish on Sep 22. Mass celebrated by Fr. Andrew Goodwin at 7:30 p.m. will be followed by Cenacle with Exposition, Benediction and reception. For more info, email: mmpvancouverbc@gmail.com or visit the website: www.mmp-usa.net.

40 Days for Life

From Sep 28 to Nov 6, hundreds of other cities around the world for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history: the 40 Days for Life campaign, It is made up of Prayer & Fasting, Peaceful Vigil and Community Outreach. Please see notice board for details.

Understanding the Mass Anew with the New Missal

Rediscover Your Marriage!

This program offers the change to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage and family. For info or to register for the program beginning the weekend of Oct 14-16, call 604-530-6710, email 1009@retrouvaille.org or visit www.retrouvaille.org.

Advance Care Planning

Legislation was enacted on Sep 1 governing advance care planning in BC. The Catholic Health Association of BC has developed a planning resource specifically for Catholics. It is available from CHABC by calling 604-524-3427 or by sending an email request to smhouse@shawlink.ca.

Friday, September 9, 2011

English bulletin for 24th Sunday

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

24^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sep 11, 2011

Commissioning of Catechists This Sunday, we pray and commission our catechists to work for the Lord in our parish. Please support them in your prayers.

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 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 secondary school students are encouraged to attend our parish youth faith formation program (YFFP). Registrations are still being accepted. Please note that the Welcome and Information Night (with parents) has been rescheduled to Sep 12 (Mon) at 7:00 pm in Rooms A & B.

"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, Seminarian Fund and Charities (local and global).

Liturgy of Word for Children will resume next Sunday (Sep 18). Parents are encouraged to send their children to this liturgy service during Mass.

Parish Pastoral Council will be held on Sep 16 (Fri) 7:30 p.m. at Room A & B. Please send at least one representative from each parish group.

Life in the Spirit Seminar Chinese session will start on Sep 15 (Thu) at 7:30 pm. Please call Elvis at 604-838-7728.

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 : $148,509 (88.4%).

Donation Envelope Please pick up your requested envelopes at the church foyer.

Sunday Parking Yellow lines means absolutely no parking. Violated parking will be towed away.

Good Buy Used Piano (Morrison), contact parish office.

Gala Fundraising Dinner for Canossian School in Chihuahua, Mexico 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.

EL SHADDAI Remaining a Good Soil for a Bountiful Harvest. Sep 17 (Sat), 11:30 am - 6:00 pm at our parish. Speaker: Bro. Edwin Gloria, celebrant: Fr. Francis Chang. For more info, please contact Evelyn Manalo at 604-214-0968 hm. or 604-725-8959.

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.

Advance Care Planning Legislation was enacted on Sep 1 governing advance care planning in BC. Our regional health authorities have developed a very good tool for this purpose called "My Voice". However, it does not address end-of-life care and treatment from a Catholic perspective. The Catholic Health Association of BC has developed an advance care planning resource specifically for Catholics. It is available from CHABC by calling 604-524-3427 or by sending an email request to smhouse@shawlink.ca.

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.

Theology of the Body is Pope John Paul II's teaching on love, life and human sexuality. Fr. Alan Boisclair will present an 11-week course starting Sep 20 (Tue) at Precious Blood Parish, Sep 21 (Wed) at St. Catherine School and Sep 22 (Thu) at St. Bernadette Parish. Cost $50 includes text book. Visit www.rcav.org/tob.

Mass for the Catholic Legal Community in B.C. A Red Mass for the Catholic legal community will be held Sep 22 at Holy Rosary Cathedral and will be followed by a reception with keynote speaker, Father Raymond de Souza. For more info and tickets visit www.rcav.org/redmass.

40 Days for Life From Sep 28 to Nov 6, hundreds of other cities around the world for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history: the 40 Days for Life campaign, it is made up of Prayer & Fasting, Peaceful Vigil and Community Outreach. Please see notice board for details.

Pope's Monthly Prayer Intention

For the Church in China

That the Lord may help the Church in China

persevere and grow in unity.

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church

Tel: 604-272-5563

Website: cmartyrs.rcav.org

Friday, September 2, 2011

English Bulletin for 23rd Ordinary

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

23^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 4, 2011

Challenges facing our Youth and their Parents Mary, Mother of Most Chaste Praesidium will hold this talk on Sep 5 (Mon) from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon at our parish hall. Deacon John 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.

"To Love and To Serve the Lord" Parish Theme for 2011 (September Reflection)

Martyrs are those who love God even more than themselves. They use their only lives to render the ultimate service for God. We may imitate them by putting death to all sins and fully alive in God.

New Rectory The rectory is now blessed by Archbishop. Thank you for your long and tireless support. You are deeply appreciated. If you have missed the open house, please visit our parish website, click on "Parish Event - New Rectory".

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.

Life in the Spirit Seminar Chinese session will start on Sep 15 (Thu) at 7:30 pm. Please call Elvis at 604-838-7728.

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 : $148,509 (88.4%).

Summer Sale Thank you for your donation and support.

Donation Envelope Please pick up your requested envelopes at the church foyer.

Sunday Parking Yellow lines means absolutely no parking. Violated parking will be towed away.

Good Buy Used Piano (Morrison), contact parish office.

Congratulations to our Newly Weds ~ Friedrick Po & Yonika Wiputri

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.

Workshop on Leading Worship How to be an effective worship leader, practical tips on leading worship. Sep 10 (Sat) 9:30 am - 12:00 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 140 Moody Street, Port Moody. http://worship.shawwebspace.ca.