Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin: March 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012

English Bulletin - Palm Sunday

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Palm Sunday – April 1, 2012

Lent

Reconciliation

Apr 2 & 3, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm at our Parish, St. Paul Parish and St. Joseph the Worker Parish.

Apr 6, Good Friday at 10:00-11:00 am. at our church.

Chrism Mass Apr 4 (Wed) 5:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral. All are welcome.

Holy Week Liturgy

(all in English & Chinese except on Easter Sunday)

Apr 5 (Thu) 8:00 pm Mass of the Lord Supper (Homily in English & Cantonese)

Apr 6 (Fri) 3:00 pm Good Friday (Homily in English & Mandarin)

(1) From age of 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.

(2) The Good Friday Collection will be in support of the Christian communities, the Holy Land, the upkeep of the Holy Sites and the formation of future priests. Let us give generously and show solidarity to the needs of the Church in the land of Jesus.

Apr 7 (Sat) 9:00 pm Easter Vigil (with adult baptism) (Homily in English & Chinese)

Apr 8 (Sun) Easter Sunday

9:30 am (Chinese Mass)

11:45 am (English Mass with adult baptism)

Please note that there will be no morning Mass

on Apr 5-7 nor regular Mandarin Mass on Apr 7.

Divine Mercy Sunday - April 15

A Plenary Indulgence will be granted to the faithful for participation in this Feast of Mercy under the following conditions:

1. Sacramental Confession 8 days prior to or after the Feast Day.

2. Offer prayers for the intentions of the Pope.

3. Receive Communion in a state of grace on Divine Mercy Sunday. Sunday Mass fulfills this obligation.

4. Participate in a special prayer service in honor of the Divine Mercy on that day or at least recite before the Blessed Sacrament an Our Father, The Creed and devout prayer to Merciful Jesus: "Jesus, I trust in You." Divine Mercy Devotion will be held at our Church on Apr 15 (Sun).

Parish theme for April 2012. "Apostle - St. Thomas"

* Called "The Twin" "Dydimus"

* Carpenter

* He went to Palestine, Osroene, Armenia, Egypt, India & Burma

for evangelization.

* Died on Jul 3 A.D. 72, age about 60.

* Manner of Death: Stab wounds.

* Feast day: July 3 .

YYAM invites all youths and young adults to a Good Friday Retreat, Apr 6 starting from 10 a.m. $2 for the retreat include lunch. Please at cmcc.yyam@gmail.com.

Image VS Imitation YFFP invites everyone on Apr 16 (Mon) 7:00-8:30 pm. at the Parish Hall. Guest speaker is Clayton Imoo, Director of Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

3-Day Grotto, Mt. Angel Pilgrimage is full already, thank you for your participation.

Parish Community Activities

Health Tune Up Day Apr 21 (Sat), 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. including foot, head & shoulder massage; health talk and religious movie.

Patch Work Class Apr 4-25 (Wed), 10:00-12:00 a.m. Teaching of quilted slippers.

Mandarin Conversation Class Every Saturday, 10:30-11:30 am. Everyday speaking skill & vocabulary. Enroll in advance.

National Catholic Mission 2012 "Three Troubling Questions" will be broadcast on VISION TV (ch 120) on Monday, Apr 2 (Pt. 1) and Tuesday, Apr 3 (Pt. 2) at 3:00 p.m. and repeated at 7:00 p.m. It will feature Fr. John Heagle, Sr. Barbara Leonhard O.F.S., James McGill and Fr. Pat Fitzpatrick. For info, call 1-888-383-6277 or visit www.canadiandailymass.com.

40 Days for Life Concluding Celebration Mass on Apr 13 (Fri), 7:00 pm at Holy Name Parish.

"Life is a Gift" St. Patrick Regional High School invites you to this dinner auction gala on Apr 14, 2012 (Sat), 5 pm at school gym. Tickets $40, please call Theresa at 778-986-1637.

All Couples in Marital Crisis Take Heart! April 13 - 15, 2012. Retrouvaille helps couples recover intimacy and a loving marriage. For confidential information or to register, call 604-530-6710, email 1009@retrouvaille.org or visit www.retrouvaille.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Apr 20-22 at the Pacific Inn, White Rock. Contact Steve and Mary at bohnens@telsu.net.

Friday, March 23, 2012

5th Sunday in Lent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

5^th Sunday in Lent – March 25, 2012

Lent

Reconciliation Schedule

Mar 29 & 30, Apr 2 & 3 at our Parish & St. Paul Parish

Mar 30, Apr 2 & 3 at St. Joseph the Worker Parish

(all of the above start from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm)

Holy Land On Good Friday, collection will be taken in all Catholic Churches to help the Church in Jerusalem. You are welcome to go to http://www.commissariat.ca to know more about the church there.

Palm Sunday

Mar 31(Sat) 5:00 p.m. Procession followed by Mandarin Mass

Apr 1 (Sun) 8:15 a.m. Mass in Cantonese

9:50 a.m Procession followed by Cantonese Mass

11:45 am Procession followed by English Mass

Chrism Mass Apr 4 (Wed) 5:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral. All are welcome.

Holy Week Liturgy

(all in English & Chinese except on Easter Sunday)

Apr 5 (Thu) 8:00 pm Mass of the Lord Supper (Homily in English & Cantonese)

Apr 6 (Fri) 3:00 pm Good Friday (Homily in English & Mandarin)

Apr 7 (Sat) 9:00 pm Easter Vigil (with adult baptism) (Homily in English & Chinese)

Apr 8 (Sun) Easter Sunday

9:30 am (Chinese Mass)

11:45 am (English Mass with adult baptism)

Please note that there will be no morning Mass on Apr 5-7 nor regular Mandarin Mass on Apr 7.

Share Lent The second collection on this Solidarity Sunday is to assist our Canadian Bishops to help the poor countries develop and to build peace.

Lenten Act of Charity - National Chinese Stem Cell Drive Be the one... to help save a life. Mar 31 (Sat), 11 am - 5 pm. at Aberdeen Centre. If you are a Canadian resident between 17-50 years of age, you can register as a potential donor. *Male donors ages 17-35 years of age are optimal donors for transplants and are urgently needed. Visit www.onematch.ca for more details.

Rite of Scrutiny Please pray for our elected as they enter into the final phrase of preparation for baptism in Easter.

ESL Class resumes from Mar 27, every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please register.

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

National Catholic Mission 2012 "Three Troubling Questions" will be broadcast on VISION TV (Ch. 120) on Monday, Apr 2 (Pt. 1) and Tuesday, Apr 3 (Pt. 2) at 3:00 p.m. and repeated at 7:00 p.m. It will feature Fr. John Heagle, Sr. Barbara Leonhard O.F.S., James McGill and Fr. Pat Fitzpatrick. For info, call 1-888-383-6277 or visit www.canadiandailymass.com.

YOUCAT Vancouver Forum Young adults are invited to a peer-to-peer forum based on the YOUCAT, the Youth Catechism commissioned by the Pope for the last World Youth Day. The next session on Mar 25, 1-2:30 pm on "What Does the Claim Jesus Christ is True God and True Man Mean?" Speaker Rev. Kenya. RSVP to YOUCATvancouver@gmail.com for details.

Man of the Shroud Exhibition at Immaculate Conception Church, Delta on Mar 26 - 31. Dr. Phillip Weibe will lecture on the authenticity of the Shroud and its significance for theology, the history of the Shroud, carbon-dating etc. All are welcome.

Catholic Forum invites you to explore the topic: he Vatican II Council: the most important event in the Catholic Church in the last 500 years? on Mar 27 (Tue) at 7:00 pm at St. Mary Church. The guest speaker is Dr. Christine Jones. For further info, contact Dr. Paul Ungar 604-588-5696.

Advance Care Planning Workshops Catholic Health Association of BC and the Respect Life Office will facilitate workshops on Advance Care Planning at Star of the Sea Parish, White Rock on Apr 24. Workshops begin with Mass at 9 a.m. and a light breakfast. Come and learn the latest tools to help with the planning and care we all want at the end of our lives.

Friday, March 16, 2012

English Bulletin - 4th Sunday of Lent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

4^th Sunday of Lent – March 18, 2012

Lent

Stations of the Cross The last public Stations of the Cross for this Lent will be held on Mar 23, English at 7 pm and Chinese at 8 pm.

“Prayer Life” Talk in Cantonese by Emeritus Bishop Ignatius Wang of San Francisco will be held here on Mar 20 (Tue) 7:30 pm. All are welcome.

Lenten Recollection - The Crown of Thorns

The Prayer Group invites you to this talk by Fr. Joseph Nguyen, Vocations Director, Archdiocese of Vancouver on Mar 24, 6:30 pm .

Lenten Reconciliation Schedule

Mar 29 & 30, Apr 2 & 3 at our Parish & St. Paul Parish

Mar 30, Apr 2 & 3 at St. Joseph the Worker Parish

(all of the above start from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm)

Apr 2 & 3 from 7-8 pm and Apr 5 from 3:30-4:30 pm & Apr 6 from 10-11am at Sacred Heart Parish in Ladner

Holy Land To every Christian, the Holy Land is a special place as it is the place where Jesus lived before. Yet due to political situation, the Catholic Church there is in great need of assistance. Every Good Friday, collection will be taken throughout all Catholic Churches to help them. You are also welcome to go to http://www.commissariat.ca to know more about the church there.

Rite of Scrutiny Please pray for our elected as they enter into the final phrase of preparation for baptism in Easter.

Parish Pastoral Council will be held on Mar 22 (Thu) 7:30 p.m. Each parish group should send at least

one member to the meeting.

ESL Class resumes from Mar 27, every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please register.

Gift Shop Inspiring CDs are available to nourish your faith.

Breakfast Meeting of the Association of Catholic Leaders On Mar. 21, 7 a.m. at the Vancouver Club, 915 W. Hastings. Speaker Denis Boyd, Reg. Psych. - Manage Stress or Your Stress Will Manage You. Register visit: www.rcav.org/associationofcatholicleaders

“Organic Voices” presented by Holy Rosary Cathedral and the Laudate Singers on Mar 23 (Fri) at 8:00 pm. Organist Denis Bedard joins Laudate Singers for masterworks by Brahm, Britte, Bedard and others. Call 604-682-6774 ext. 5, or hrc@shaw.ca.

Advance Care Planning Workshops Catholic Health Association of BC and the Respect Life Office will facilitate workshops on Advance Care Planning at St. Peter Parish, New Westminster on Mar 24 and Star of the Sea Parish, White Rock on Apr 24. Workshops begin with Mass at 9 a.m. and a light breakfast. Come and learn the latest tools to help with the planning and care we all want at the end of our lives.

YOUCAT Vancouver Forum Young adults are invited to a peer-to-peer forum based on the YOUCAT, the Youth Catechism commissioned by the Pope for the last World Youth Day. The next session on Mar 25, 1-2:30 pm on ”What Does the Claim Jesus Christ is True God and True Man Mean?” Speaker Rev. Kenya. RSVP to YOUCATvancouver@gmail.com for details.

Catholic Forum invites you to explore the topic: “The Vatican II Council: the most important event in the Catholic Church in the last 500 years”, on Mar 27 (Tue) at 7:00 pm at St. Mary’s Church. The guest speaker is Dr. Christine Jones. For further info, contact Dr. Paul Ungar 604-588-5696.

Corpus Christi College It is still accepting applications. Preview Day on Mar 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info http://corpuschristi.ca/campus-tours/preview-events; contact Ally at akern@corpuschristi.ca.

A Spirituality of the Heart by Thomas Merton Society of Canada and Canadian Memorial United Church & Centre for Peace with Michael W. Higgins to explore the struggles of Henri Nouwen and consider them in relation to our own lives. Mar 23 & 24 at Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace (1825 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver). Cost $65, call 604-669-2546 for registration or email tmsc@telus.net.

Arts & Craft Fair at St. Thomas Aquinas High School on Nov 4, 2012, jury date on Apr 7 from 10 am - 2 pm. Please see notice board for more details.

Gambling Helpline 1-888-795-6111.

Friday, March 9, 2012

3rd Sunday of Lent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church

Third Sunday of Lent – March 11, 2012

Lent

Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays (except First Friday) on Mar 16, 23 & 30. English at 7 pm and Chinese at 8 pm.

40 Days for Life Our Youth and Young Adult Ministry (YYAM) invite all youths to participate in the "40 Days for Life" pro-life campaign on Mar 18 (Sun) at 2-4 pm. There will be a group departing our church at 1:15 pm (sharp) or people requiring carpool or alternatively, you may meet the group at the intersection of Heather Street and W. 29h Avenue. This is a great way of standing up to what Catholics believe in and a sort of sacrifice for this Lenten season.

Lenten Collection - 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.

Holy Land To every Christian, the Holy Land is a special place as it is the place where Jesus lived before. Yet due to political situation, the Catholic Church there is in great need of assistance. Every Good Friday, collection will be taken throughout all Catholic Churches to help them. You are also welcome to go the http://www.commissariat.ca to know more about the church there.

Rite of Scrutiny Please pray for our elected as they enter into the final phrase of preparation for baptism in Easter.

Parish Pastoral Council will be held on Mar 22 (Thu) 7:30 p.m. Each parish group should send at least one member to the meeting.

St. Patrick Day Dinner & Dance Our Knights will host this on Mar 17 (Sat) at 7:00 pm in our parish hall to raise fund for senior home. Ticket is $28 each. Contact Michael Wong 778-834-3333 for tickets.

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.

Catholic Forum invites you to explore the topic: "The Vatican II Council: the most important event in the Catholic Church in the last 500 years" on Mar 27 (Tue) at 7:00 pm at St. Mary Church. The guest speaker is Dr. Christine Jones. For further info, contact Dr. Paul Ungar 604-588-5696.

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

Freedom for youth and young adults offered by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. On Mar 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church in Surrey. For more info, visit www.oyyam.com

Organic Voices? presented by Holy Rosary Cathedral and the Laudate Singers on Mar 23 (Fri) at 8:00 pm. Organist Denis Bedard joins Laudate Singers for masterworks by Brahm, Britte, Bedard and others. Call 604-682-6774 ext. 5, or hrc@shaw.ca.

Talk sponsored by Development & Peace A talk by Solidarity Visitor Mam Sambath, Director General of Development and Partnership in Action, Cambodia. He will share his experiences of working with the poorest villages to make them self-sufficient. St. Mary Church basement on Mar. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Bring something to share at the potluck that follows.

Good Shepherd Training Certificate training is being offered by the archdiocese to teach the Montessori-style faith formation program, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, for pre-school and kindergarten children. Weekend (45 hours) program. Mar 17 - 24, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm daily. Contact Murita Chua at 604-683-0281.

National Catholic Mission 2012 "Tree Troubling Questions" will be broadcast on VISION TV (Ch 120) on Monday, Apr 2 (Pt. 1) and Tuesday, Apr 3 (Pt. 2) at 3:00 p.m. and repeated at 7:00 p.m. It will feature Fr. John Heagle, Sr. Barbara Leonhard O.F.S., James McGill and Fr. Pat Fitzpatrick. For info, call 1-888-383-6277 or visit www.canadiandailymass.com.

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

Friday, March 2, 2012

English Bulletin - 2nd Sunday of Lent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

2^nd Sunday of Lent – March 4, 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 Collection - 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.

Parish theme for 2012 ~ “Apostle - St. James the Greater”

* Son of Zebedee, brother of John.

* Jesus once called him and John “Sons of Thunder”.

* Called “Greater” because of the importance he receives in the New Testament account of Jesus’ earthly life as compared to St. James the Lesser.

* Born in Bethsaida

* Fisherman

* According to tradition, he went to Spain for evangelization.

* Died in A.D. 43 at early age 40s,

* Manner of Death: decapitation.

* Feast day: July 25.

2011 Donation Tax Receipt is now ready to be picked up. Please help save postal cost, pick up yours this week. Please contact the parish office for any query.

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 to raise fund for senior home. Ticket is $28 each. Contact Michael Wong 778-834-3333 for tickets.

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

CM Voice Articles in English are invited. Share your faith, witness for Christ. Please email your article to the Parish Office by Mar 11.

Lenten Parish Mission Fr. Elton Fernandes, S.J. will speak about Discovering Christ Personally at Work in My Life at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 4925 Cambie Street, Vancouver from Mar 5 to 7 (Mon-Wed). Mass at 7 pm followed by reflection. All are welcome.

“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.

Freedom for youth and young adults offered by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. On Mar 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church in Surrey. For more info, visit www.oyyam.com

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