English Bulletin for 2nd Sunday of Advent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

Second Sunday of Advent – December 4, 2011

 

Advent Confession  December 19 (Mon) to 22 (Thu).  Every evening 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in every parish in Richmond & Ladner.

 

Christmas Mass Schedule

 

Dec 24 (Sat) 8:00 p.m.      (Bilingual ) Caroling before Mass and 11:00 p.m.          (Bilingual ) Caroling before Mass

 

Dec 25 (Sun) 9:30 a.m.      Mass in Chinese and 11:30 a.m.  Mass in English

 

Living Out Christmas

Spirit   Joy, Love and Peace.  Bring peace to yourself by reconciling with God.  Remember those who are in need in our prayers.

Mass  Invite your non-Catholic friends to experience the real meaning of Christmas.

Gift     Christ is the heavenly gift to the world.  Do your gifts to others remind them about Christ?

Cards &Stamps       Choose to use religious cards & stamps from Canada Post.

 

There is a magnetic decal on sale for $5 to support keep Christ in Christmas movement. Ideal gift for friends for the Christmas season.

 

Christmas Party   will be held on Dec 17 (Sat), tickets $18 are available from after Mass.  Also, we are now collecting new unused items for prizes, please drop off at the Parish Office. 

 

Youth Ministry Sunday - Archdiocesan Collection    The purpose of this archdiocesan collection on Dec 4 (this 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.

 

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.

 

To Love and To Serve the Lord?

Parish Theme for 2011  (Reflection for December)

Christmas     is a visit of love,

          a light in the darkness,

          a hope in distress,

          a God who comes to serve us.

 

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    315 families have participated.  How about you?  It is never too late or too little.  Pledge up  to date: $151,110 (89.4%).  Go online www.rcav.org.

 

TAX DEDUCTIBLE FOR 2011   Remember your pledge in Project Advance?  Fulfill it before Dec 30 (Fri) to ensure your donation be tax deductible for this year.

 

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.

 

Parish Community Activities         Latin Class    Every Sat at 2:00-3:00 pm. Teach by Fr. Peter Chiang.  No class on Dec 24, 31.  Class resume on Jan 7, 2012.

 

Congratulations to our New Weds          Kevin Lee & Liza Ku

 

Changes in Movement at Mass   The new English translation of the Mass is being used.  There are four posture and gesture changes to be implemented.  Find out what they are at www.rcav.org/missal.

 

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 live web stream.  Information: www.saltandlighttv.org/catholicism.

 

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.