English Bulletin - 31st Ordinary

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

31^st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct 30, 2011

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      Nov 4  (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. Divine Mercy Devotion  at 7:20 pm.  Prayer intentions will be offered in the Mass.

 

Annual Solemn Exposition of the Eucharist     Please sign up for an hour to pray before the Blessed Sacrament on Nov 8 - 10 (Tue-Thu) from 9 am to 12 noon. 

 

The Significance of the Eucharist   The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Group presents "The Significance of the Eucharist".  This spiritual talk will be presented by Fr. Elton Fernandez on Nov 12 (Sat) at 7:00 pm at the parish hall.  This activity is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

 

The Great Adventure - The Gospel of Matthew  Do you know who Jesus is?  How is He related to the Old Testament?  Come with us on this journey to be nearer to God in understanding the New Testament.

Class Date: Nov 18, 2011 - Jun 29, 2012

Materials cost: $35. registration: Oct 29 - Nov 14

 

Help for Mission    Fr. Henry Mrema ALCP is a member of the Apostolic Life Community of Priests in the Opus Spiritus Sancti who came last Sunday.  He comes from Tanzania and his Order has a lot of vocations to priesthood.  This year they have five new priests and four deacons will be ordained to priesthood in 2012.  They are really in need of funds/scholarships in their studies to priesthood.  For tax receipt, make cheques payable to Canadian Martyrs or St. Joseph the Worker Parish.  Please mark Fr. Henry's Mission on it.  For more info, call 604-277-8353.

 

White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP)   Thank you for all parishioners supporting the White Ribbon Signature Campaigns last week.  We had collected 743 signatures.  Our Catholic Women's League will send the ribbon to the Member of Parliament for Richmond addressing our concern.

 

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting     will be held on Nov 18 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.  Please send at least one representative from each parish group.

 

Prayers in Latin  Every Saturday, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Fr. Peter Chiang will teach Latin through common prayers (e.g. Our Father, Holy Mary, Gloria, Creed ...).  Interested, please call Mabel at 604-808-9600.

 

REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SOULS   November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the "All Souls Day Remembrance" envelopes and drop into the collection basket during mass or return to parish office. One mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

Project Advance    312 families have participated.  How about you?  It is never too late or too little.  Every gift counts.  Pledge up  to date: $149,009 (88.7%).  Go online www.rcav.org.

 

Christmas Party   Dec 17 (Sat), please mark your calendar.

 

PCA Mandarin Class         Every Saturday, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Please call Mabel of Parish Community Activity at 604-808-9600 if you are interested.

 

Congratulations to Our Newly Weds

Michael Chen & Shirley Lo

 

Annual Mass for Deceased Bishops, Priests and Religious    will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Nov 3 (Thu) at 12:10 pm.  All parishioners are welcome.

 

Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress    will be held on Nov 5 (Sat) at St. Matthew's Parish, Surrey.  Mass at  9 am with Archbishop Miller.  Also: all-day exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, exhibit of Vatican Eucharistic miracles, and benediction at 3:30 pm.  Cost:$15.  Register at www.rcav.org/eucongress.  Info at 604-683-0281 or eucongress@rcav.org.

 

Gospel of Mark     Come join us for a 6-week Scripture Program on the Gospel of Mark, based on the Little Rock Scripture Study.  Starting on Nov 7 (Mon), 10 -12 noon or 7 - 9 pm at St. Joseph the Worker Parish.  Cost $50.  For info/registration, call Adult Faith Formation Office 604-448-4525 or sjwaff@gmail.com.

 

Vocation Live In   On the weekend of Nov 4-6, for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC.  For more info, call 604-826-8715.

 

Canossian Colleges Alumnae Association Christmas Dinner     Dec 10 (Sat), registration at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm at Fisherman's Terrace Restaurant, Aberdeen center.  $40/person.  Deadline: Dec 1.  Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Food Bank.  For further inquiries, please contact Esther Ng at 778-388-2016.

 

WYD 2011 Follow-Up Event: El Camino a Casa     All WY D 2011 pilgrims are invited to the official follow-up event at St. Bernadette's Parish, Surrey on Nov 20 (Sun), 4 - 9 pm.  Event will begin with Mass followed by dinner and an evening program.  Cost: $5/person.  WYD pilgrims must register with their WYD group leader.  For more info, contact Sarah at sarahruggier@gmail.com.

English Bulletin - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

30^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 23, 2011

 

World Mission Sunday   Be part of this global effort to bring spiritual and material help to our brothers and sisters who long for hope and love that comes from knowing Christ's love for them.  Your kind support will assist all missionaries across the world.  It will help new churches to grow, be strong and vital faith communities.  Please continue to pray for all those who serve in mission countries and please be generous in your support of their work.  May God bless you always.

 

Help for Mission    Fr. Henry Mrema ALCP is a member of the Apostolic Life Community of Priests in the Opus Spiritus Sancti who came last Sunday.  He comes from Tanzania and his Order has a lot of vocations to priesthood.  This year they had five new priests and four deacons will be ordained to priesthood 2012.  They are really in need of funds/scholarships in their studies to priesthood.  For tax receipt, make cheques payable to Canadian Martyrs or St. Joseph the Worker Parish.  Please mark Fr. Henry's Mission on it.  For more info, call 604-277-8353.

 

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.).

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      Nov 4  (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. Divine Mercy Devotion  at 7:20 pm.  Prayer intentions will be offered in the Mass.

 

White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP)  Our parish Catholic Women's Leagues (English & Chinese) is promoting the White Ribbon of Signatures Campaign after Mass.  Please support the national campaign today by signing your name and postal code on the ribbon.  It will be sent to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.

 

Prayers in Latin       On Oct 29 (Sat), 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Fr. Peter Chiang will teach Latin through common prayers (e.g. Our Father, Holy Mary, Gloria, Creed ...). 

 

PCA Mandarin Class         Oct 29 (Sat)  1:00-2:00 p.m.

Please call Mabel of Parish Community Activity at 604-808-9600 if you are interested.

 

Christmas Party   Dec 17 (Sat), please mark your calendar.

 

REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SOULS   November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the "All Souls Day Remembrance" envelopes and drop into the collection basket during mass or return to parish office. One mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

Project Advance    312 families have participated.  How about you?  It is never too late or too little.  Every gift counts.  Pledge up  to date: $149,009 (88.7%).  Go online www.rcav.org.

 

Sunday Mass Traffic    ENTER from Granville Ave.NO ENTRANCE from Garrison Road.

 

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

 

Annual Mass for Deceased Bishops, Priests and Religious    will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Nov 3 (Thu) at 12:10 pm.  All parishioners are welcome.

 

Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress    will be held on Nov 5 (Sat) at St. Matthew's Parish, Surrey.  Mass at  9 am with Archbishop Miller.  Victoria Bishop Richard Gagnon will speak, and Fr. Tien Tran, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgy Commission , will give a presentation on the new translation of the Roman Missal.  Also: all-day exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, exhibit of Vatican Eucharistic miracles, and benediction at 3:30 pm.  $15 includes lunch and break.  Register at www.rcav.org/eucongress.  Info at 604-683-0281 or eucongress@rcav.org.

 

Vocation Live In   On the weekend of Nov 4-6, for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC.  For more info, call 604-826-8715.

 

Mission ABLAZE    Broken, wounded, tired, hopeless, unsure of the future, angry, defeated ... Come, listen to great speakers, Fr. Pierre Leblond and Fr. Gabriel de Chadarevian, at the Life in the Spirit Seminar on Oct 28 at 7-9 pm and Oct 29 at 9 am - 6 pm.  Holy Mass at 8:30 am at St. Mary's Church, Vancouver.  Seminar is free with snacks and drinks; please bring bag lunch.  For more info, 604-435-9611 ext. 230 or visit www.stmarysvancouver.ca.

 

Will Love Alone Help Make the World a Better Place?    Canadian Catholic Student Association Western Conference is coming to town!  "All You Need is Love" with keynote speakers Archbishop Miller and Dr. Karen Cooper, Taize prayer, Adoration, service projects, banquet, and the famous Twist and Shout talent night!  Oct 28 - 6 pm to Oct 30 - 2 pm at St. Mark's College.  Register at http://stmarkcollege.ca/conferences.  Host Families Needed!  Oct 28-30, e-mail stmarks.campusministry@gmail.com.

 

Full Time temporary Accounting Clerk     is needed for the Finance Office, Archdiocese of Vancouver.  Please submit a one-page resume to Office of Human Resources before Oct 26.  Please see details at the notice board.

English Bulletin - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct 16, 2011

 

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.).

 

Prayers in Latin       On Oct 29 (Sat), 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Fr. Peter Chiang will teach Latin through common prayers (e.g. Our Father, Holy Mary, Gloria, Creed ...).  Please call Mabel of Parish Community Activity at 604-808-9600 if you are interested.

 

World Mission Sunday   is on Oct 23 (next week).  It is a global sign of the Universal Church and mission.  Your prayers and donations will help support churches, hospitals, school and vocations in countries where the Church is beginning, where it is new.  It is our chance to assist Catholic Communities throughout the world become self-sufficient and flourish.  By sharing the gift of faith we can bring hope and love to those who need it most.

 

White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP)  Our parish Catholic Women's Leagues (English & Chinese) will be promoting the White Ribbon of Signatures Campaign on Oct 22 & 23 (Sat & Sun).  Please support the national campaign by signing your name and postal code on the ribbon.  It will be sent to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.

 

REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SOULS   November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the "All Souls Day Remembrance" envelopes and drop into the collection basket during mass or return to parish office. One mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

Project Advance    312 families have participated.  How about you?  It is never too late or too little.  Every gift counts.  Pledge up  to date: $149,009 (88.7%).  Go online www.rcav.org.

 

Christmas Party   Dec 17 (Sat), please mark your calendar.

 

PARISH REGISTRATION   We encourage newcomers and families (especially those with children in our catechism class) to register at our parish. Those who have changed address or telephone number, please contact Info Counter or Parish Office.

 

Congratulations to our Newly Weds

Tyler Eastman & Angela Say

 

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.

 

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

 

Worldwide Marriage Encounter  Strong marriages help create strong families.  Oct 21-23 at Pacific Inn, White Rock.  Contact Steve & Mary: sbohnen@interchange.ubc.ca.

 

Autumn 2011 Concert Series     Holy Rosary Cathedral presents a "10th Anniversary Recital" Friday, Oct 21, at 8 pm, with Denis Bedard.  Tickets $20/$15 by calling 604-682-6774, ext. 5, email hrc@shaw.ca or at the door.

 

Prepare for Advent with a Progoff Intensive Journal Workshop  The first phase "Life Context" will be presented at Oblate House, 1311 The Crescent, Oct 22 & 23 by Fr. Bernie McCosham OMI.  Visit www.intensivejournal.org.

 

Charity, Justice and the Common Good - Caritas in Veritate  Fr. Ken Forster OMI and other speakers, in collaboration with the Office of Service and Justice and Metro Vancouver Alliance will guide this forum on Oct 22 (Sat) from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall (Mass at 9:00 am) 7455 10th Avenue, Burnaby. Please bring a lunch.  Register email vancouvercst@gmail.com.  Details at notice board.

 

Annual Mass for Deceased Bishops, Priests and Religious    will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Nov 3 (Thu) at 12:10 pm.  All parishioners are welcome.

 

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.

 

Vocation Live In   On the weekend of Nov 4-6, for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC.  For more info, call 604-826-8715.

 

Silent, Live-In Retreat for Women     "Is Jesus Calling You?"  Interested in discerning a call to religious life?  Hosted by the Sisters of the Child Jesus.  Nov 11 at 7:00 pm to  Nov 13 at 3:00 pm (Fri-Sun) at Mary's Mountain, 48368 Elk View Road, Chilliwack.  Suggested donation $50.  For more info or to register, contact Linda 604-824-4184

 

Little Flower Academy       Open House on Oct 18 (Tue) 6 - 8 pm at 1625 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver.

 

Full Time temporary Accounting Clerk     is needed for the Finance Office, Archdiocese of Vancouver.  Please submit a one-page resume to Office of Human Resources before Oct 26.  Please see details at the notice board.

English Bulletin - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct 16, 2011

 

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.).

 

Prayers in Latin  On Oct 29 (Sat), 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Fr. Peter Chiang will teach Latin through common prayers (e.g. Our Father, Holy Mary, Gloria, Creed ...).  Please call Mabel of Parish Community Activity at 604-808-9600 if you are interested.

 

World Mission Sunday   is on Oct 23 (next week).  It is a global sign of the Universal Church and mission.  Your prayers and donations will help support churches, hospitals, school and vocations in countries where the Church is beginning, where it is new.  It is our chance to assist Catholic Communities throughout the world become self-sufficient and flourish.  By sharing the gift of faith we can bring hope and love to those who need it most.

 

White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP)  Our parish Catholic Women's Leagues (English & Chinese) will be promoting the White Ribbon of Signatures Campaign on Oct 22 & 23 (Sat & Sun).  Please support the national campaign by signing your name and postal code on the ribbon.  It will be sent to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.

 

REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SOULS   November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the "All Souls Day Remembrance" envelopes and drop into the collection basket during mass or return to parish office. One mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

Project Advance    312 families have participated.  How about you?  It is never too late or too little.  Every gift counts.  Pledge up  to date: $149,009 (88.7%).  Go online www.rcav.org.

 

Christmas Party   Dec 17 (Sat), please mark your calendar.

 

PARISH REGISTRATION   We encourage newcomers and families (especially those with children in our catechism class) to register at our parish. Those who have changed address or telephone number, please contact Info Counter or Parish Office.

 

Congratulations to our Newly Weds

Tyler Eastman & Angela Say

 

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.

 

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

 

Worldwide Marriage Encounter  Strong marriages help create strong families.  Oct 21-23 at Pacific Inn, White Rock.  Contact Steve & Mary: sbohnen@interchange.ubc.ca.

 

Autumn 2011 Concert Series     Holy Rosary Cathedral presents a "10th Anniversary Recital" Friday, Oct 21, at 8 pm, with Denis Bedard.  Tickets $20/$15 by calling 604-682-6774, ext. 5, email hrc@shaw.ca or at the door.

 

Prepare for Advent with a Progoff Intensive Journal Workshop  The first phase "Life Context" will be presented at Oblate House, 1311 The Crescent, Oct 22 & 23 by Fr. Bernie McCosham OMI.  Visit www.intensivejournal.org.

 

Charity, Justice and the Common Good - Caritas in Veritate             Fr. Ken Forster OMI and other speakers, in collaboration with the Office of Service and Justice and Metro Vancouver Alliance will guide this forum on Oct 22 (Sat) from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall (Mass at 9:00 am) 7455 10th Avenue, Burnaby. Please bring a lunch.  Register email vancouvercst@gmail.com.  Details at notice board.

 

Annual Mass for Deceased Bishops, Priests and Religious    will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Nov 3 (Thu) at 12:10 pm.  All parishioners are welcome.

 

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.

 

Vocation Live In   On the weekend of Nov 4-6, for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, BC.  For more info, call 604-826-8715.

 

Silent, Live-In Retreat for Women     "Is Jesus Calling You?"  Interested in discerning a call to religious life?  Hosted by the Sisters of the Child Jesus.  Nov 11 at 7:00 pm to  Nov 13 at 3:00 pm (Fri-Sun) at Mary's Mountain, 48368 Elk View Road, Chilliwack.  Suggested donation $50.  For more info or to register, contact Linda 604-824-4184

 

Little Flower Academy     Open House on Oct 18 (Tue) 6 - 8 pm at 1625 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver.

 

Full Time temporary Accounting Clerk     is needed for the Finance Office, Archdiocese of Vancouver.  Please submit a one-page resume to Office of Human Resources before Oct 26.  Please see details at the notice board.

English Bulletin - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

28^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 9, 2011

 

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.).

 

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.

 

World Mission Sunday   is on Oct 23rd.  This is a world-wide collection for the missionary church that provides emergency aid when disasters strike, cares for refugees in war torn nations, and provides rural health clinics and transportation for priests, catechists, religious and lay pastoral workers.  It provides financial support for the daily needs of all missionaries.  Please pray for the missions and be generous on World Mission Sunday.

 

White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP)  Our parish Catholic Women's Leagues (English & Chinese) will be promoting the White Ribbon of Signatures Campaign on Oct 22 & 23 (Sat & Sun).  Please support the national campaign by signing your name and postal code on the ribbon.  It will be sent to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.

 

REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SOULS   November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the "All Souls Day Remembrance " envelopes and drop into the collection basket during mass or return to parish office. One mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Christmas Party   Dec 17 (Sat), please reserve the date.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Handel's Messiah "Christmas at the Orpheum" Archbishop J. Michael Miller extends a heartfelt invitation to join him for a performance of the world's perennial Christmas favourite, Handel's Messiah, with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Jon Washburn, and an all-star cast of great soloists, along with the Vancouver Chamber Choir.  Tickets can be ordered for $30.75 or $42 through parish or school offices.  You may also order on-line at www.rcav.org/messiah2011.

 

Prepare for Advent with a Progoff Intensive Journal Workshop  The first phase "Life Context" will be presented at Oblate House, 1311 The Crescent, Oct 22 & 23 by Fr. Bernie McCosham OMI.  Visit www.intensivejournal.org.

 

Little Flower Academy     Open House on Oct 18 (Tue) 6 - 8 pm at 1625 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver.  Visit www.lfabc.org or call Kathi at 604-738-9016 ext. 14.

 

St. Michael's Parish Huge Book Sale (Burnaby)       Oct 15 (Sat), 9 am - 6 pm, Oct 16 (Sun), 9 am - 4 pm.

 

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