Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
Nov 27, 2011 – 1st Sunday of Advent
Rite of Acceptance Today the church accepts the inquirers of our faith as catechumens. Please keep them in your prayers and ask God to be with them in their search for Him.
First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Dec 2 (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.
Youth Ministry Sunday - Archdiocesan Collection The purpose of this archdiocesan collection on Dec 4 (next Sunday) is to assist the work of Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (“OYYAM”) in providing formation, training and support for youth and young adult ministry. Parishes with active youth ministry programming will receive a rebate from this collection. Please be generous in supporting the youth of our parish and archdiocese.
English CWL - Inspirational Presentation “ How do we grow in wisdom?” When we surrender our plan, miracles happen! Don’t believe everything you think! Change your thoughts and you change your world! Fr. Emmerich Vogt will share the Eucharistic Principles of the spiritual life coming Sat and Sun at 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the parish hall. This is a free seminar, no monetary involvement, but please bring a notepad for your notes.
Ignatian Spiritual Exercises An introduction to this exercises on Dec 8 (Thu), 7-9 pm; Dec 9 (Fri), 7-9 pm & Dec 10 (Sat), 10 am - 4:00 pm 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.
2012 Donation Envelope is now available at the entrance of courtyard.
Knights of Columbus 50th Annual Charity Appeal Draw 2011/12 Tickets are available after Mass at $2 each. Fund raising for supporting the seniors’ residence and other local charity. First prize is $50,000 cash! Please support.
New Sunday Missal is available for sale at Gift Shop at $4 each.
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.
Christmas Party will be held on Dec 17 (Sat), tickets are available from after Mass. Also, we are now collecting new or unused items for prizes, please drop off at the Parish Office.
CM Voice Nov/Dec issue can be pick up at Info Counter.
Chinese New Year Cakes To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, our volunteers will be making and selling quality traditional Chinese New Year cakes. We will take orders only on Dec 10 & 17 (Sat) before and after evening Masses and Dec 11 & 18 (Sun) before noon. Thank you for your support.
Congratulation to Our Newly Baptized
Johnvic Madariaga
Changes in Movement at Mass As from today, 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.
The Season of Advent Anticipation and Hope On Nov 27 (Sun) - the first Sunday of Advent, 4:00 - 5:15 pm at St. Joseph the Worker. Advent readings, prayers and songs with reflections led by Fr. David Poirer. Followed by refreshments. Voluntary offerings will be accepted to defray the cost of Christmas lights, decor and refreshments.
Catholicism on Salt & Light It is an unprecedented television series produced by Fr. Robert Barron of Word on Fire Ministries that explores the Catholic faith like never before. Sundays at 5:30 pm and 9:30 pm. The production is touted as one of the most important media projects in the history of the Catholic Church and is now featured weekly on Salt & Light Televisions and Salt & Light’s live web stream. Information: www.saltandlighttv.org/catholicism.
Canossian Colleges Alumnae Association Christmas Dinner Dec 10 (Sat) 7:00 pm at Fisherman’s Terrace Restaurant, Aberdeen Centre. $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.
Thinking of the Seafarers during Christmas Please donate your Christmas support to these fine family wage earners. We will issue you a charitable receipt for donation of $15 or more. Our title and address is Missions to Seafarers, 401 E. Waterfront Rd., Vancouver, V6A 4G9. For info, call 604-253-4421.
You and the Archdiocese The Friday Report is your weekly one-stop newsletter of all things Catholic in Vancouver, now with a new look and format! Subscribe by visiting www.rcav.org/fridayreport.
Little Flower Academy Entrance Exam will be held on Dec 10 (Sat). Applications are available on school website www.lfabc.org or by contacting Kathi Wilson 604-738-9016 ext. 114.
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