Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin: February 2012

Friday, February 24, 2012

English bulletin for 1st Sunday of Lent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

1^st Sunday of Lent – Feb 26, 2012

Lent

Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays (except First Friday)

Mar 9, 16, 23 & 30

English at 7 pm and Chinese at 8 pm.

Lenten Recollection - The Crown of Thorns The Prayer Group invites everyone to this talk by Fr. Joseph Nguyen, Vocations Director, Archdiocese of Vancouver on Mar 24, 6:30 pm in parish hall.

Lenten pamphlets Short daily reflection by Fr. Henri Nouwen . $2 each.

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Mar 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. Divine Mercy Devotion at 7:20 pm. Prayer intentions will be offered in the Mass.

St. Joseph’s Society A second collection will be held this Sunday to help the retired diocesan priests. At present 17 priests are on full retirement, 13 on partial retirement and 2 on sick benefits. Online donation is also acceptable on http://www.rcav.org. Thank you for your generosity.

2011 Donation Tax Receipt is now ready to be picked up. Please contact the parish office for any query.

2012 Unclaimed Donation Envelopes please pick yours up this Sunday, if not we will assign to those in need. In order to avoid overlapped usage of donation envelope number, please don’t use your unclaimed donation envelope number again.

3-Day Grotto, Mt. Angel Pilgrimage Apr 9-11. Mary, Mother of Christ Praesidium is hosting this pilgrimage to help celebration of the 75 anniversary of Legion of Mary in Archdiocese of Vancouver. Spiritual Director is Fr. Peter Chiang. Please obtain info from info counter or call Stephen Chiu 604-817-2378 for details.

Visits of Priests or Nuns Parishioners are reminded that in inviting them to give talks in the archdiocese, application for permission from the Archbishop is needed beforehand through the parish.

Sunday Traffic ENTER from Granville Ave. NO ENTRANCE from Garrison Road. Be considerate to our neighbours. Do not park too close to their driveway. Yield to cars turning to Garrison Road from No. 2 Road.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance Our Knights will host this on Mar 17 (Sat) at 7:00 pm. in our parish hall. All proceeds go towards Columbus Charities for senior’s housing. Contact Michael Wong 778-834-3333.

Knights of Columbus - Charity Appeal Main Draw Winning numbers are #0991008, #1191834, #1302341 & #1230857. Please see notice board for details .

Canossian Colleges Alumnae Association 2012 Retreat

will be held on Mar 3 (Sat) 9:30 a.m. Mass followed by retreat. Speaker: Fr. Elton Fernandez S.J. Free by donation and please bring your own lunch bag. For registration, call Beatrice Yeung at 604-760-8907.

Celebrate the Jesuits in Canada - 400 Years of Service Talks by Bro. Guy Consolmagno, S. J. “Discarded Worlds: Astronomical ideas that were almost correct...” on Feb 27 (Mon) at 7:00 pm at Hebb Theatre at UBC, 2045 East Mall. Free admission.

EV12 Home Coming Tickets of this event by Fountain of Love and Life Vancouver (FLL) have been sold out. Thank you for your support.

Man of the Shroud (Turin) Exhibit Mar 1-7.

Weekdays: 10 am - 4 pm and 6 - 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, it opens at 9 am.

“The Crucifixion and the Shroud” by US Shroud Scholar Chris Knabenshue. Mar 2 (Fri) 7:45 pm, Mar 3 (Sat) 6pm, Mar 4 (Sun) 1 pm & 6pm, and Mar 5 (Mon) 10am and noon

“The Shroud of Turin: 100 Years of Science & History” by Dr. Phillip Weibe, Professor of Philosophy, Sat Mar 3 11 am - noon.

All to be held in St. Mary’s Parish,

5251 Joyce St. Van.

“A Day of Discernment - Personal Talents and Christ’s Voice in My Life” On Mar 10. Mass at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, celebrated by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, followed by workshop till 4 p.m. More info visit: http://www.rcav.org/dayofdiscernment.

Monastic Life Workshop For ladies interested in the consecrated life, on Mar 16 - 18, 2012 at the Westminster Abbey, Mission. Call 604-826-8975.

International Eucharistic Congress Jun 10-17 in Dublin, Ireland. Details: http://www.iec2012.ie.

Catholic Family Services This diocesan ministry offers a wide range of confidential, professional counseling: couple, family, group, or individual. Please call 604-443-3220.

Monday, February 20, 2012

English Bulletin - 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

7^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb 19, 2012

Ash Wednesday (Feb 22)

Mass 8:30 am & 7:30 pm (English).

(Visit www.rcav.org/ashwednesday for other church schedule.)

Day of Fasting and Abstinence

Catholics from age 14 are bound to abstain from meat. Those from 18 years to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to fast i.e. no meat with only one full meal be taken.

Stations of the Cross starts Feb 24 every Fridays (except First Friday) in Lent. English at 7:00 pm, Cantonese & Mandarin at 8:00 pm.

Lenten Recollection - The Crown of Thorns The Prayer Group invites everyone to this talk by Fr. Joseph Nguyen, Vocations Director, Archdiocese of Vancouver on Mar 24, 6:30 pm in parish hall.

St. Joseph's Society A second collection will be held next Sunday (Feb 26) to help the retired diocesan priests. At present 17 priests are on full retirement, 13 on partial retirement and 2 on sick benefits. Your generous support will be appreciated. Online donation is also acceptable on http://www.rcav.org.

2011 Donation Tax Receipt is now ready to be picked up. Please contact the parish office for any query.

Visits of Priests or Nuns Parishioners are reminded that in inviting them to give talks in the archdiocese, application for permission from the Archbishop is needed beforehand through the parish.

Knights of Columbus - Charity Appeal Early Bird Draw Please see notice board for winning numbers.

Canossian Colleges Alumnae Association 2012 Retreat will be held on Mar 3 (Sat) 9:30 a.m. Mass followed by retreat. Speaker: Fr. Elton Fernandez S.J. Free by donation and please bring your own lunch bag. For registration, call Beatrice Yeung at 604-760-8907.

Celebrate the Jesuits in Canada - 400 Years of Service Talks by Bro. Guy Consolmagno, S. J. "Pluto and the Vatican: How Do Science and Religion Handle Changes in Our Understanding of Reality?" on Feb 25 (Sat) at 7:30 pm at HR MacMillan Space Centre. And "Discarded Worlds: Astronomical ideas that were almost correct..." on Feb 27 (Mon) at 7:00 pm at Hebb Theatre at UBC, 2045 East Mall. Free admission.

EV12 Home Coming Fountain of Love & Life Vancouver (FLL), the Chinese Programming Ministry of Salt & Light Catholic Media is hosting an evangelization event in Cantonese on Mar 25 (Sun), 2:30 - 4:30 pm at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. This "Home Coming" event will have music, skits, sharing, videos & prayers to inspire the audience. Please invite your friends to come. Tickets are available at 604 818 6888, please see flyers or posters.

Man of the Shroud (Turin) Exhibit Mar 1-7.

Weekdays: 10 am - 4 pm and 6 - 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, it opens at 9 am.

"The Crucifixion and the Shroud" by US Shroud Scholar Chris Knabenshue. Mar 2 (Fri) 7:45 pm, Mar 3 (Sat) 6pm, Mar 4 (Sun) 1 pm & 6pm, and Mar 5 (Mon) 10am and noon

"The Shroud of Turin: 100 Years of Science & History" by Dr. Phillip Weibe, Professor of Philosophy, Sat Mar 3 11 am - noon.

All to be held in St. Mary Parish, 5251 Joyce St. Van.

Day of Discernment - Personal Talents and Christ Voice in My Life? This will be held on Mar 10. Mass at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, celebrated by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, followed by workshop till 4 p.m. More info visit: http://www.rcav.org/dayofdiscernment.

International Eucharistic Congress Jun 10-17 in Dublin, Ireland. Details: http://www.iec2012.ie.

3-Day Lenten Pilgrimage Mar 16-18. National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother and Mount Angel Benedictine Abbey, in Portland. Chaplain: Fr. Rodney Nootebos. Lennie at 604-594-7296 email: lennieptl@telus.net before Mar 5.

S.E.R.V.E (Summer Endeavor in a Redemptorist Volunteer Experience) May 6 - Jun 9 at Toronto. Applications and reference forms are available at plugintochrist.ca. Deadline: Mar 1.

Catholic Family Services This diocesan ministry offers a wide range of confidential, professional counselling: couple, family, group, or individual. Please call 604-443-3220.

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

7^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb 19, 2012

Ash Wednesday (Feb 22)

Mass 8:30 am & 7:30 pm (English).

(Visit www.rcav.org/ashwednesday for other church schedule.)

Day of Fasting and Abstinence

Catholics from age 14 are bound to abstain from meat. Those from 18 years to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to fast i.e. no meat with only one full meal be taken.

Stations of the Cross starts Feb 24 every Fridays in Lent. English at 7:00 pm, Cantonese & Mandarin at 8:00 pm.

Lenten Recollection - The Crown of Thorns The Prayer Group invites everyone to this talk by Fr. Joseph Nguyen, Vocations Director, Archdiocese of Vancouver on Mar 24, 6:30 pm in parish hall.

2011 Donation Tax Receipt is now ready to be picked up. Please contact the parish office for any query.

Visits of Priests or Nuns Parishioners are reminded that in inviting them to give talks in the archdiocese, application for permission from the Archbishop is needed beforehand through the parish.

Knights of Columbus - Charity Appeal Early Bird Draw Please see notice board for winning numbers.

Man of the Shroud (Turin) Exhibit Mar 1-7.

Weekdays: 10 am - 4 pm and 6 - 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, it opens at 9 am.

"The Crucifixion and the Shroud" by US Shroud Scholar Chris Knabenshue. Mar 2 (Fri) 7:45 pm, Mar 3 (Sat) 6pm, Mar 4 (Sun) 1 pm & 6pm, and Mar 5 (Mon) 10am and noon

"The Shroud of Turin: 100 Years of Science & History" by Dr. Phillip Weibe, Professor of Philosophy, Sat Mar 3 11 am - noon.

All to be held in St. Mary Parish, 5251 Joyce St. Van.

International Eucharistic Congress Jun 10-17 in Dublin, Ireland. Details: http://www.iec2012.ie.

S.E.R.V.E (Summer Endeavor in a Redemptorist Volunteer Experience) May 6 - Jun 9 at Toronto. Applications and reference forms are available at plugintochrist.ca. Deadline: Mar 1.

Catholic Family Services This diocesan ministry offers a wide range of confidential, professional counselling: couple, family, group, or individual. Please call 604-443-3220.

Friday, February 17, 2012

English Bulletin - 7th Ordinary

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

7^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb 19, 2012

Ash Wednesday (Feb 22)

Mass 8:30 am & 7:30 pm (English).

(Visit www.rcav.org/ashwednesday for other church schedule.)

Day of Fasting and Abstinence

Catholics from age 14 are bound to abstain from meat. Those from 18 years to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to fast i.e. no meat with only one full meal be taken.

Lenten Recollection - The Crown of Thorns The Prayer Group invites everyone to this talk by Fr. Joseph Nguyen, Vocations Director, Archdiocese of Vancouver on Mar 24, 6:30 pm in parish hall.

2011 Donation Tax Receipt is now ready to be picked up. Please contact the parish office for any query.

Visits of Priests or Nuns Parishioners are reminded that in inviting them to give talks in the archdiocese, application for permission from the Archbishop is needed beforehand through the parish.

Knights of Columbus - Charity Appeal Early Bird Draw Please see notice board for winning numbers.

Man of the Shroud (Turin) Exhibit Mar 1-7.

Weekdays: 10 am - 4 pm and 6 - 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, it opens at 9 am.

"The Crucifixion and the Shroud" by US Shroud Scholar Chris Knabenshue. Mar 2 (Fri) 7:45 pm, Mar 3 (Sat) 6pm, Mar 4 (Sun) 1 pm & 6pm, and Mar 5 (Mon) 10am and noon

"The Shroud of Turin: 100 Years of Science & History" by Dr. Phillip Weibe, Professor of Philosophy, Sat Mar 3 11 am - noon.

All to be held in St. Mary Parish, 5251 Joyce St. Van.

International Eucharistic Congress Jun 10-17 in Dublin, Ireland. Details: http://www.iec2012.ie.

S.E.R.V.E (Summer Endeavor in a Redemptorist Volunteer Experience) May 6 - Jun 9 at Toronto. Applications and reference forms are available at plugintochrist.ca. Deadline: Mar 1.

Catholic Family Services This diocesan ministry offers a wide range of confidential, professional counselling: couple, family, group, or individual. Please call 604-443-3220.

Friday, February 10, 2012

English Bulletin - 6th Ordinary

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

6^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb 12, 2012

Palm into Ash Please bring back the palm of last year to be recycled into ash for Ash Wednesday on Feb 22.

Ash Wednesday Feb 22, Mass at 8:30 am & 7:30 pm (English). Day of Fasting & Abstinence.

Lenten Recollection - the Crown of Thorns The Prayer Group invites everyone to this talk by Fr. Joseph Nguyen, Vocations Director, Archdiocese of Vancouver on Mar 24, 6:30 pm at our church.

The Young Adult and Youth Ministry A gathering after Youth Mass on Feb 19 (Sun). We welcome all youths and young adults to join them for "Toonie Lunch" together with some fun activities at 11:30am in Room E/F. Also, a leader commissioning ceremony during 10am Sunday Mass on Feb 19. Please support them through prayers.

Call for Altar Servers We welcome boys and girls who have already received first holy communion, and are studying in Grade 4 or up to join our team of Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mandarin Anticipated Mass Altar Servers. Please contact liaison Teresa Ying 604-275-5408.

Chinese Class Kindergarten to G7 every Friday afternoon. Please contact Paul Lee at 604-644-0977.

Knights of Columbus - Charity Appeal 2012 Early Bird Draw Winning Numbers are as follow:-

1st 1117989 5th 1005465 9th 1135021

2nd 1143785 6th 1300190 10th 1243119

3rd 1130036 7th 1183116 11th 1210078

4th 1272763 8th 1298657 12th 1227354

Canossian Colleges Alumnae Association 2012 Retreat

Celebrate the Jesuits in Canada - 400 Years of Service Talks by Bro. Guy Consolmagno, S. J. Pluto and the Vatican: How Do Science and Religion Handle Changes in Our Understanding of Reality?? on Feb 25 (Sat) at 7:30 pm at HR MacMillan Space Centre. And "Discarded Worlds: Astronomical ideas that were almost correct..." on Feb 27 (Mon) at 7:00 pm at Hebb Theatre at UBC, 2045 East Mall. Free admission.

EV12 Home Coming Fountain of Love & Life Vancouver (FLL), the Chinese Programming Ministry of Salt & Light Catholic Media is hosting an evangelization event in Cantonese on Mar 25 (Sun), 2:30 - 4:30 pm at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. This "Home Coming" event will have music, skits, sharing, videos & prayers to inspire the audience. Please invite your friends to come so they, too, may find God in their life. Tickets will be available next week. Please see flyers & poster or call 604 818 6888.

Bereavement Support Group Feb 18 (Sat), from 9 am to 4 pm at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, please call 604-448-4525.

Man of the Shroud (Turin) Exhibit Mar 1-7. Weekdays: 10 am - 4 pm and 6 - 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, it opens at 9 am.

"The Crucifixion and the Shroud" by US Shroud Scholar Chris Knabenshue. Mar 2 (Fri) 7:45 pm, Mar 3 (Sat) 6pm, Mar 4 (Sun) 1 pm & 6pm, and Mar 5 (Mon) 10am and noon

"The Shroud of Turin: One Hundred Years of Science & History" by Dr. Phillip Weibe, Professor of Philosophy, Sat Mar 3 11 am - noon.

All to be held in St. Mary Parish, 5251 Joyce St. Van.

40 Days for Life Feb 22 - Apr 1. Mass and Kick-off Reception: Feb 21, 7:30 pm at Holy Name Parish.

"A Day of Discernment - Personal Talents and Christ's Voice in My Life" This is a follow up to the recent "Called and Gifted" workshop and will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Parish , Coquitlam on Mar. 10. Mass at 9 a.m. celebrated by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, followed by workshop till 4 p.m. More info visit: http://www.rcav.org/dayofdiscernment.

International Eucharistic Congress Jun 10-17 in Dublin, Ireland. Details: http://www.iec2012.ie.

Friday, February 3, 2012

English Bulletin for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

5^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb 5, 2012

B.C. Catholic Collection The Catholic Press collection is held once a year to help your parish mail The B.C. Catholic weekly newspaper to Catholic homes. This collection is a way you can help reduce the parish's expenses, since every penny donated goes directly to the parish to help offset its mailing costs. Today, please use the special B.C. Catholic Collection envelope in your envelope set to make a donation. Your generosity will help us with the important job of connecting parishioners with the Church of Vancouver.

Parish theme for 2012

“To be an Apostle like St. Peter – Rock”

1. Original Hebraic name: Symeon

Hellenized name: Simon

Aramaic name Jesus gave: Cephas

Greek translation of Cephas: Petros (rock)

2. Most frequently cited apostle in the New Treatment: 154 times.

3. Year of Birth/Death: Circa 4 B.C. / Jun 29 AD67

4. Manner of Death: Crucifixion.

5. Feast Day: Jun 29.

6. “Primacy of Peter” - a talk by Archbishop Miller in RCAV website (Interview with Catholic Answers).

Palm into Ash Please bring back the palm of last year to be recycled into ash for Ash Wednesday on Feb 22.

Lunar New Year Dinner Big thanks to all volunteers and donors of the raffle prizes.

ESL class has already started. Please encourage your friends and family to join and register at Info Counter.

Archdiocesan Conference One Faith. One Body. One Mission, an annual event organized to inspire, unite, and empower Catholics in their faith and mission. Mass with Archbishop Miller, main speaker, Mike Patin, Mary Kaufmann and Fr. Paul Nicholson. Friday Matt Maher concert: Feb 17, 7:30 p.m. Saturday conference: Feb 18, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Vancouver Convention Centre. To register go to www.rcav.org/conference.

World Day of the Sick Pope John Paul II instituted World Day of the Sick, setting aside the Feb 11, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, for its annual celebration. In the Archdiocese of Vancouver, a Mass of Anointing will be celebrated on Friday, Feb 10 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Vancouver at 11:00 am.

Bereavement Support Group For two Saturdays, Feb 11 & 18, from 9:00 am to 4 pm with lunch included at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, will be a support group is set for those people mourning the loss of a loved one through death. Pre-registration is required, please call the Adult Faith Formation office 604-448-4525 or stjoesgriefgroup@gmail.com.

Silent Live-In Retreat Is Jesus Calling You? For women interested in discerning a call to Religious Life. Feb 10 (Fri) to 3:00 p.m. Feb 12 (Sun). Register contact Linda 604-824-4184 (bechardlinda@gmail.com).

Man of the Shroud (Turin) Exhibit on Mar 1-7.

Weekdays: 10 am - 4 pm and 6 - 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, it opens at 9 am.

· ”The Shroud of Turin: One Hundred Years of Science & History” by Dr. Phillip Weibe, Professor of Philosophy, Sat Mar 3 11 am - noon.

· “The Crucifixion and the Shroud” by US Shroud Scholar Chris Knabenshue. Mar 2 (Fri) 7:45 pm, Mar 3 (Sat) 6pm, Mar 4 (Sun) 1 pm & 6pm, and Mar 5 (Mon) 10am and noon.

All to be held in St. Mary Parish, 5251 Joyce St. Vancouver.

3-Day Lenten Pilgrimage Mar 16-18. National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother and Mount Angel Benedictine Abbey, in Portland, Oregon. Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Rodney Nootebos. For info & reservation, call Lennie at 604-594-7296 email: lennieptl@telus.net. Deadline Registration: Mar 5.

Infant & Child Loss Remembrance Mass Celebrate the lives of all children who have died, including infants who have died during pregnancy or birth. Please visit www.littlelightofheaven.com for more info. St. Nicholas Parish - 20675 87th Ave., Langley on Feb 18 - Mass 1 p.m. "Teddy Bear Tea" reception to follow.

International Eucharistic Congress Jun 10-17 in Dublin, Ireland. Details: http://www.iec2012.ie.