Friday, December 9, 2011

English Bulletin for 3rd Advent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

3rd Sunday of Advent – Dec 11, 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 pm              (Bilingual) 7:30 pm Caroling

               11:00 pm             (Bilingual)10:15 pm Caroling

 

Dec 25 (Sun) 9:30 am       Mass in Chinese

               11:30 am             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 $7 to support the Knights of Columbus, “Keep Christ in Christmas” movement. Ideal gift for friends for the Christmas season.

 

Christmas Party   will be held this Sat, tickets $18 are available at the Parish Office.  Also, we are now collecting new unused items for prizes, please drop off at the Parish Office.  2012 Donation Envelope               is now available at the entrance of courtyard.

New Sunday Missal    is available for sale 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    Orders will be taken today and next weekend before and after Masses. Thank you for your support.

 

Offertory at Sunday Mass - 2012  If you would like to do the offertory e.g. in your day of significance, please sign up the registry at the Info Counter.  First come first serve, and each one is limited to once a year.

 

Parish Community Activities          Latin Class on every Sat at 2:00-3:00 pm. by Fr. Peter Chiang.  No lesson in December.  Class resumes on Jan 7, 2012.

 

Lunar Chinese New Year Dinner will be held on Jan 29, Sunday evening, please reserve that date.

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’s live web stream.  Information: www.saltandlighttv.org/catholicism.

 

Birthright Vancouver    is a crisis pregnancy service located at 1107-207 W. Hastings St., V6B 1H7, providing pregnant women the love, support, and help. Volunteer with Birthright, please call 604-687-7223. You can also support our mission by 'liking' our "Birthright Vancouver" Facebook.

 

Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe   Procession at 6:45 p.m., Mass by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, on Dec 12 (Mon) 7 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral, followed by a gathering at the Hall.  Contributions of food and/or beverage will be greatly appreciated.  Contact Carla at 604-682-6774; e-mail: comunidadhispanahrc@gmail.com.

 

Baroque and Beyond Christmas by Candlelight The annual concert of the Corpus Christi College Chamber Choir on Dec. 17, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Oakridge United Church. Tickets:$18.  Contact Nenette at 604-822-6862.

 

Thinking of the Seafarers during Christmas     Please donate your Christmas support.  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.

 

Richmond Food Bank      You can practice recycling and help the Richmond Food Bank by donating your used grocery bags.  Donations can be delivered to the Food Bank or put into the donation boxes in most Richmond grocery stores.

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