Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
3rd 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.
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