4th Sunday of Easter

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

Fourth Sunday of Easter – April 29, 2012

 

Vocations Sunday   “There was a clear sense that what I heard in my heart was no human voice, nor was it just an idea of my own.  Christ was calling me to serve him as a priest.”

                    ~ Blessed Pope John Paul II

 

Is God Calling You? What are you going to do in your life?

Call Vocations Office at 604-443-3254 or email to vocations@rcav.org.  Visit www.rcav.org/vocations.

 

Please support by your prayer and your generosity in the second collection today.  You can also sign out the Vocations Cross for prayer at the Info Counter.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      May 4 (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.

 

Rosary   In the month of May, come to join us in saying the Rosary 20 minutes before Sunday Masses (except 8:15 am).

 

Project Advance 2012, Sharing with Joy

“Whatever we do for others, we are doing for Christ.  You, through Project Advance, make all of this possible.  I ask you to be as generous with others as the Lord has been generous to you.”  -  J. Michael Miller, CSB Archbishop of Vancouver

 

-Parish goal: $168,000, of which $39,000 goes to the Archdiocese and $129,000 for debt repayment.

-Suggestion: $432 for each family, or $36/month for 12 months.

          Methods:

1.       Please pledge at the booths; or

2.       Take a pamphlet home; or

3.       Go online www.rcav.org.

 

Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts.

 

May - the month dedicated to our Blessed Mother  The Legion of Mary in Richmond invites you to join them on May 5, 2012 (Sat) for the Crowning of Our Lady here.  The celebration will begin at 8:45 a.m. for the recitation of the rosary and Mass will follow at 9:30 a.m.

 

Mother’s Day Special Lunch    will be held on May 13 (Sun) at our parish hall.   Tickets will be available before Mass next Sunday.  $16/ person.

 

How Can I Keep From Singing?   Two concerts by the Corpus Christi College Chamber Choir on Apr 29 (this Sun) at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. at Oakridge United Church.  Tickets $18, please call 603-822-6862.

 

Workshop for Pastoral Care Volunteers    by Catholic Health Association of BC on May 1 (Tue) at St Michael’s Parish in Burnaby, Mass at 8:30 a.m.  Speakers will address issues like depression, the efficacy of a pastoral visit, the Sacramental ministry to the sick and Church teaching on health care issues.  $60 including lunch.  The registration can be downloaded from www.chabc.bc.ca under “upcoming events”.

 

Speak Up for Life     The annual March for Life in Victoria will take place on May 10, beginning with Mass at St. Andrew’s Cathedral at noon.  March and rally begin at 2:00 p.m. from Centennial Square to the BC Legislature.  For more info, www.m4lvictoria.ca/ or contact the Respect Life Office 604-683-0281.

 

Mary: A Mother for Our Times    2012 Marian Conference at St. Ann’s Parish in Abbotsford from May 11-13.  For more info, please visit www.stannsabbotsford.ca.

 

Seminar of Hope - How to Pray for Your Sons, Daughters & Loved Ones     by Vernon Robertson at St. Mary’s Parish on May 11 at 7:30 p.m. and May 12 at 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Bring your bagged lunch and coffee mug.  Seminar is free - donations are welcome. Pre-registration is necessary.  Call 604 460-0114 to register.

 

“Marian Movement for Priest” Retreat with Father Andrew Goodwin      May 12 (Sat), 9 am - 3:30 pm at our parish.  Agenda: 2 talks, Holy Mass, Annual Cenacle (Adoration, Holy Rosary, Benediction and more).  Please bring a bagged lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided.  No advance registration.  A collection will be taken for the MMP.  To learn more, contact Lynne Heathe 604-272-9880, elh65@shaw.ca.  Everyone welcome.

 

In His Divine Image     presented by Couples for Christ, Gift of Life Ministry.  May 12, 8 am to 5 pm at St. Monica Parish.  Session 1: Mary and Theology of the Body; session 2: The Splendor of Man; session 3: The Gift of the Body & session 4: Chaste Me to the Altar.  For more info and ticket sales, contact 604-270-9463 or visit cfcvan@cfc.ca.

English bulletin for 3rd Easter

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

3^rd Sunday of Easter – Apr 22, 2012

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      May 4 (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.

 

Work of Vocations   Apr 29 (next Sunday), the second collection is to offer your help so those who are called by God will receive proper resources in training.  Please be generous.

 

Rosary   In the month of May, come to join us in saying the Rosary 20 minutes before Sunday Masses (except 8:15 am).

 

Project Advance

*         Why need?             To fulfill the mandate of our Lord

                                        To meet the growing population here

                                        To plan for the future

*         What is it?              The annual fundraising event of the entire archdiocese

*         Who will benefit?     Your parish and the archdiocese

*         How to respond?     Pray and exercise your sense of stewardship.  Every followers of Christ is part of the church. God will appreciate your generosity.

 

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

 

Jesus the Teacher - Retreat for Catechists    The weekend retreat facilitated by Fr. James Hughes, is part of the RCIA and PREP Certificate Programs offered at the seasonal Formation Institutes.  April 27 - 29 at Westminster Abbey, Mission.  Cost:$150.  Priority will be given to candidates for Catechetical certification.  All others will be placed on a wait-list. More info: Office of Catechetic at 604 683-0281; e-mail oc@rcav.org; visit www.rcav.org/oc.

 

Living Through Grief - Bereavement Seminar   Presented by Denis Boyd, R. Psychologist, & Donna L. Crombie.  Apr 23 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at St. John the Apostle.  Cost: $25.  Pre-payment, registration is requested.  Please call 604-931-7211; visit:www.denisboyd.com for more information.

How Can I Keep From Singing?   Two concerts by the Corpus Christi College Chamber Choir on Apr 29 (Sun) at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. at Oakridge United Church, 305 West 41st Ave., Vancouver.  Tickets $18, please call 603-822-6862.

 

Mary: A Mother for Our Times     2012 Marian Conference at St. Ann’s Parish in Abbotsford from May 11-13.  For more info, please visit www.stannsabbotsford.ca.

 

Workshop for Pastoral Care Volunteers    by Catholic Health Association of BC on May 1 (Tue) at St Michael’s Parish in Burnaby, Mass at 8:30 a.m.  Speakers will address issues like depression, the efficacy of a pastoral visit, the Sacramental ministry to the sick and Church teaching on health care issues.  $60 including lunch.  The registration can be downloaded from www.chabc.bc.ca under “upcoming events”.

 

Speak Up for Life     The annual March for Life in Victoria will take place on May 10, beginning with Mass at St. Andrew’s Cathedral at noon.  March and rally begin at 2:00 p.m. from Centennial Square to the BC Legislature.  For more info, www.m4lvictoria.ca/ or contact the Respect Life Office 604-683-0281.

 

MMP Retreat with Father Andrew Goodwin      May 12 (Sat), 9 am - 3:30 pm at our parish.  Agenda: 2 talks, Holy Mass, Annual Cenacle (Adoration, Holy Rosary, Benediction and more).  Please bring a bagged lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided.  No advance registration.  A collection will be taken for the MMP.  To learn more, contact Lynne Heathe 604-272-9880, elh65@shaw.ca.  Everyone welcome.

 

In His Divine Image     presented by Couples for Christ, Gift of Life Ministry.  May 12, 8 am to 5 pm at St. Monica Parish.  Session 1: Mary and Theology of the Body; session 2: The Splendor of Man; session 3: The Gift of the Body & session 4: Chaste Me to the Altar.  For more info and ticket sales, contact 604-270-9463 or visit cfcvan@cfc.ca.

 

ESL Catholics    Learn to understand and celebrate Mass in English.  Free Drop-in sessions on Wednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m. from May 16 to June 13 at the Holy Rosary Cathedral Hall, 650 Richards St.  Call 604-602-0139.

 

Donations of items to Men’s Hostel   The Catholic Charities Men's Hostel is attempting to make our guests’ stay with us in our Emergency Homeless shelter (for 100 men open 365 days a year) a little more comfortable.  We are seeking coffee mugs, books, or men's XL clothing. Please contact them 604-443-3292 or menshostel@rcav.org.

 

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

 

Providence Life Line    A simple press may save your life in emergency.  Tel: 604-872-5433.

Chinese Bulletin - 2nd Sunday of Easter

加拿大殉道聖人天主堂─堂區通訊

復活期第二主日─4月15日

 

救主慈悲主日﹝4月15日﹞

下午3:00將在本堂以廣東話舉行

「救主慈悲」敬禮，歡迎參加。

凡參與「慈悲主日」敬禮的信友，可獲全大赦，詳情如下：-

*         辦妥告解﹝可在節日之前後八天內﹞

*         為教宗意向祈禱

*         當天善領聖體聖事

*         於當天在教堂內參與「救主慈悲」祈禱，或在聖體前，頌唸天主經，信經，並加上一篇給慈悲耶穌的禱文，例如；「慈悲耶穌，我信賴你！」

 

天外有天國語福傳活動   將於4月21日(週六)下午6:30在禮堂舉行。當晚有晚餐，講道，分享等等。為準備晚餐人數，請預先報名。歡迎教友帶同非教友參加。

 

Image VS Imitation  青年道理班(YFFP)邀得教區青年牧民總監Clayton Imoo為本堂主講。歡迎青少年參加。4月16日(週一)晚上7:00-8:30在禮堂舉行。

 

粵語福傳活動：天主教開放日      

為迎接本季一系列開放日的活動，現招募義工包括場地準備，接待，廚房助理，分配食物，清理食俱，看護兒童等等。有興趣加入我們福傳行列的教友，請與Ana Lee聯絡604-528-0267。

 

成人慕道班   今週主題：「彌撒聖祭(二)─禮儀生活。」。歡迎教友旁聽。

 

聖召十字架祈禱       獻身於教會成為神父、修女的教友很少。教友越來越多，但很可惜神職人員卻越來越少。邀請聖召十字架回府與家人齊為聖召祈禱(附設祈禱經文)。請到諮詢處登記。

 

堂區聯誼活動

 

健康加油站   4月21日(週六)早上10:30至4:00

包括足部及肩頸按摩服務、健康講座及宗教電影等。$15/25分鐘。有意參加者請於4月18日前登記。

卡拉OK歌藝班4月13日至6月29日逢週五上午10-12

攝影組入門班          4月13日至12月14日逢週五晚上7:30-9:30

攝影組興趣班          4月13日至12月14日逢第二及第四個  週五晚上7:30-9:30

初級縫紉班   6月7日至8月9日逢週四上午10:00-12:30粵語教授。

請在諮詢處報名，早上9-10時致電604-272-556或10時後致電Mabel 604-808-9600。

 

「生命恩泉」          本主日將派發兩隻最新DVD，「樂在苦中」及「來跟隨我」。內容包括聖召、苦難、生命和疾病等等的人物專訪及見證分享。鼓勵教友贈送親友作福傳之用。自由捐獻，請支持福傳。

 

聖瑪大肋納嘉諾撒會祖瞻禮   5月5日(週六)上午9:30在本堂舉行，之後有茶點招待，歡迎校友踴躍參加。

 

教區教理春季課程              4月21日(週六)在St. Patrick中學舉行，增進信仰知識，詳情請到www.rcav.org/oc/spring，可網上登記。

 

未雨綢繆為生命最後打算   由卑詩省天主教衛生局及維護生命辦公室主辦。4月24日在Star of the Sea堂舉行。早上9:00彌撒，隨後早餐繼而講座。

 

花地瑪路德朝聖團   嘉諾撒校友會主辦16天的歐洲朝聖團，5月14日出發。請從速報名。詳情請索取章程或致電Janny Li 604-231-6022 ext. 108。

 

英語作為第二語言的天主教徒    如想了解及參與英語彌撒者，請參加5月16日至6月13日逢週三下午5:00-6:00在玫瑰總堂舉行的免費課程。詳情請電604-602-0139。

 

天主教家庭服務   教區為夫婦，家庭，團體或個人提供專業意見及輔導。完全保密，設華語及粵語服務，請電604-443-3220。

 

Providence Life Line    生命有危險時，一按或能救你的性命，請電604-872-5433。

 

English Bulletin for 2nd Sunday of Easter

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Second Sunday of Easter – Apr 15, 2012

 

Divine Mercy  Sunday

 

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 here

at 3:00 p.m. in Cantonese.  All are welcome.

 

Image VS Imitation   YFFP invites everyone this Monday evening from 7:00-8:30 pm. at the Parish Hall.  Guest speaker is Clayton Imoo, Director of Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

 

English Mass Traffic    Please follow our parish one-way traffic flow on Sunday.  ENTER from Granville Ave.  NO ENTRANCE from Garrison Road.

 

Parish Community Activities

 

Health Tune Up Day          Apr 21 (Sat), 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. including foot, neck & shoulder massage services; health talk and religious movie.  $15/25 min. Please register before Apr 18.

 

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

 

Archdiocesan Spring Institute      Learn your faith and pass it on.  One-day courses on Apr 21 (Sat), 10 am - 4 pm at St. Patrick Regional Secondary.  Visit www.rcav.org/oc/spring for more info and registration.

 

Theology of the Body - Discover God original design for us   Pope John Paul II Theology of the Body by Fr. Alan Boisclair, STL (Marriage & the Family).  St. Patrick's Parish - Apr. 18 to July 11 on Wednesday evenings.  Our Lady of Sorrows Parish - Apr. 19 to July 12 on Thursday evenings.; Cost: $70.  Preregistration required.  Call 604-683-0281 ext. 370; email: tob@rcav.org; Visit www.rcav.org/TOB for  registration. 

 

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

 

Deepening in Relationship with Christ  A day of learning, prayer and reflection with Fr. Elton Fernandes SJ at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Richmond on Apr 21 (Sat) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Register, please call 604-448-4525 or email sjwaff@gmail.com.

 

Living Through Grief - Bereavement Seminar   Presented by Denis Boyd, R. Psychologist, & Donna L. Crombie.  Apr 23 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at St. John the Apostle.  Cost: $25.  Pre-payment, registration is requested.  Please call 604-931-7211; visit:www.denisboyd.com for more information.

 

How Can I Keep From Singing?   Two concerts by the Corpus Christi College Chamber Choir on Apr 29 (Sun) at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. at Oakridge United Church, 305 West 41st Ave., Vancouver.  For tickets, please contact Nina Luistro at 778-668-6480 or ninaluistro@gmail.com.

 

2012 Organ Concert Series   presented by Edward Norman on Apr 20 (Fri) at 8:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Dunsmuir & Richards.  Info: 604-682-6774 or www.holyrosarycathedral.org.

 

Mary: A Mother for Our Times     2012 Marian Conference at St. Ann Parish in Abbotsford from May 11-13.  For more info, please visit www.stannsabbotsford.ca.

 

In His Divine Image     presented by Couples for Christ, Gift of Life Ministry.  May 12, 8 am to 5 pm at St. Monica Parish.  Session 1: Mary and Theology of the Body; session 2: The Splendor of Man; session 3: The Gift of the Body & session 4: Chaste Me to the Altar.  For more info and ticket sales, contact 604-270-9463 or visit cfcvan@cfc.ca.

 

ESL Catholics    Learn to understand and celebrate Mass in English.  Free Drop-in sessions on Wednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m. from May 16 to June 13 at the Holy Rosary Cathedral Hall, 650 Richards St.  For more info, call 604-602-0139.

 

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

 

Providence Life Line    A simple press may save your life in emergency.  Tel: 604-872-5433.

English Bulletin for Easter Sunday

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Easter Sunday – April 8, 2012

 

Congratulations!

Easter Grace    We are thankful to God that 26 persons will be baptized this Easter in our parish and 4 baptized Catholics will be confirmed.  May their new lives in Christ bring them peace and joy.

 

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 in Cantonese at our Church on Apr 15 (Sun).

 

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.

 

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 .

 

"We will make a Better Day" DVD   Fr. Giovanni Giampietro and Friends of Jesus' Passover visited the overseas Chinese in Paris, Milano, Prato and Rome.  This DVD is a report on their journey and it comes with a CD with 18 new songs.  The DVD is recorded in Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Italian and French.   Cost:  $8.   Donations are welcomed.

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.  $15/25 min.

 

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

 

Parish Office    will be closed on Easter Monday.

 

ESL Catholics    Learn to understand and celebrate Mass in English.  Free Drop-in sessions on Wednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m. from Apr 11 to May 9 and from May 16 to June 13 at the Holy Rosary Cathedral Hall, 650 Richards St.  This program is sponsored by the HRC Catholic Women League.  For more info, call 604-602-0139.

 

Men - Do You Need a Break?  St. Ann's Parish invites men to get away on retreat.  Join retreat leader Jake Khym and spiritual director Fr. James Hughes along with other Catholic men for a Theology of the Body retreat.  Apr 13 - 15.  Registration cost: $210.  For info, call 604-852-5602, visit www.stannsabbotsford.ca or email: mensretreat@telus.net.

 

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 (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.  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.

 

Archdiocesan Spring Institute      Learn your faith and pass it on.  One-day courses on Apr 21 (Sat), 10 am - 4 pm at St. Patrick Regional Secondary.  Visit www.rcav.org/oc/spring for more info and registration.

 

How Can I Keep From Singing?   Two concerts by the Corpus Christi College Chamber Choir on Apr 29 (Sun) at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. at Oakridge United Church, 305 West 41st Ave., Vancouver.  For tickets, please contact Nina Luistro at 778-668-6480 or ninaluistro@gmail.com.

 

Mary: A Mother for Our Times     2012 Marian Conference at St. Ann Parish in Abbotsford from May 11-13.  For more info, please visit www.stannsabbotsford.ca