Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin
23rd 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.
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).
Life in the Spirit Seminar Chinese session will start on Sep 15 (Thu) at 7:30 pm. Please call Elvis at 604-838-7728.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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