Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
25th 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"
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 this Sunday. Parents are encouraged to send their children to this liturgy service during Mass.
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
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 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.
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.
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