Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – November 13, 2011
November All Souls, Remember Also - New 4 "Last Things" for Catholics
1. Anointing of the Sick. It is for the seriously sick, or for people who will undergo serious surgery. Don't wait until the last minute. This Sacrament will not automatically send people away from this life, only God will in His own time.
2. Planned giving. Leave your legacy for the eternal work of the Church. Our parish legal title is: "The Archbishop of Vancouver as represented by Canadian Martyrs Parish".
3. Catholic Cemeteries. They are places for, and devotion to, the souls of the faithful departed. Monthly Mass will be offered for those laid in rest in the Gardens of Gethsemani.
4. Mass for the soul. Souls in purgatory will be thirsty for Mass to help them enter into the presence of God. Remember to arrange Masses offered for you in your will.
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 24-week journey to be nearer to God in understanding the New Testament. From Nov 18, 2011 to Jun 29, 2012 (Fridays). $35 (materials cost), please register before Nov 14.
Clergy Study Week Fr. Chu will be away from Tuesday to Friday. Daily Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Francis Chang. Please continue to pray for your priests.
Pastoral Council Meeting will be held on Nov 18 (Fri) 7:30 p.m. Please send at least one representative from each parish group.
How Mass is Changing ? Find out more on Nov 21 (Mon) at 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the parish hall. Guest Speaker: Fr. Nicholas Tumbeleka of St. Andrew's Parish. Everyone is invited.
Weekend Advent Retreat An introduction to The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises on Dec 8-10 by Fr. Elton Fernandes, S.J. and Rob Des Cotes, spiritual director with Imago Dei. $45 each (limited to 30 people). Call 604-874-6246 or imago@shaw.ca.
REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SOULS If you like to offer a Mass for the deceased, please use 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.
Our Lady of Grace The parish would like to thank all benefactors who have contributed to the statue. May this shrine help us deeper devotion to our Blessed Mother.
Christmas Party will be held on Dec 17 (Sat), we are now collecting new items for prizes, please drop off at the Parish Office.
Project Advance 313 families have participated. How about you? It is never too late or too little. Pledge up to date: $149,409 (88.9%). Go online www.rcav.org.Changes in Movement at Mass On the first Sunday of Advent, Nov 27, the new English translation of the Mass will be used. There will be four posture and gesture changes to be implemented. Find out what they are at www.rcav.org/missal.
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Creation, Evolution and the Crisis of Faith! A presentation by Hugh Owen, founder of the lay apostolate; The Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation: Nov 14 (Mon) at St. Nicholas Parish, Langley; Nov 15 (Tue) at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Coquitlam; Nov 16 (Wed) at Holy Family Parish, Vancouver, all from 7-10 pm. Call Linda at 778-828-4048.
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. Cost: $5/person. For more info, contact Sarah at sarahruggier@gmail.com.
What are the Church's Teachings on Birth Control? Contraception, natural family planning; is it any different to birth control? What does it mean to say that married couples should be haste? Come on Nov 21 (Mon) 7 pm at St. Joseph Parish, Port Moody. Call 604-443-3220.
Catholic After Hours Present by Dr. Will Johnston - Chair of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition of B.C. on The Euthanasia Hobby - a bad idea that won't go away? Nov 20 (Sun) 6:30 - 8:30 pm at 210 Carrall Street, Gastown. $5 each. Please visit Catholic After Hours Facebook page.
60th Anniversary of Priesthood for Msgr. Pedro Lopez-Gallo Mass on Dec 14 (Wed) at Holy Rosary Cathedral at 5:00 pm. A Gala Dinner will follow at the Italian Cultural Centre at a cost of $60 per person. Call Suzie at St. Pius X Parish Office at 604-929-1404.
Canossian Colleges Alumnae Association Christmas Dinner Dec 10 (Sat) 7:00 pm at Fisherman Terrace Restaurant, Aberdeen Center. $40/person. Please contact Esther Ng at 778-388-2016 before Dec 1.
Handel's Messiah "Christmas at the Orpheum" On Dec 10. Archbishop J. Michael Miller extends a heartfelt invitation to join him for a performance of the world's perennial Christmas favourite, Handel's Messiah. Visit www.rcav.org/messiah2011 to purchase tickets online.
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