Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
31st 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.
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