Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
2nd 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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