English Bulletin for Pentecost Sunday

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Pentecost Sunday – May 27, 2012

 

Stewardship Awareness Sunday     The Archbishop Miller wrote: "On Pentecost Sunday, I ask you to consider the specific ways you can participate in your parish community by sharing with it the gifts you have received from the Holy Spirit.  Being an active Catholic requires the giving of time, talent and treasure to fulfill the mission you have of living and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.  Let us implore the Holy Spirit for guidance as we roll out the red carpet of genuine Christian hospitality to our sisters and brothers whom we are inviting to come back home to the Catholic Church."

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      Jun 1 (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.

 

Catholic Missions in Canada          Jun 3 (next Sun), the second collection is to support Catholic evangelization in remote and poor mission areas in Canada.  Check www.cmic.info.  Please be generous.

 

Father Day Luncheon    Have you planned to celebrate Father Day?  Come and join our Father  Day Luncheon on Jun 17 (Sun) at 11:00 a.m. at our Parish Hall.  Tickets available between Masses starts on Jun 2.  Ticket $16 each.

 

ESL Class     Every Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.  Class has started.  Please register at Info Counter.

 

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 pocket flyer home; or

3.       Go online www.rcav.org.

-Pledge up to-date: $90,568(53.9%)

Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts. Thanks.

 

Mandarin Evangelization Evening will be held on Jun 2 (Sat) 6:30 pm.  Please bring your friends and neighbours.  Sign up at the foyer.

 

World Premiere    The Archdiocese of Vancouver will host the world premiere of a Salt + Light HD documentary film about how the students and religious brothers who run the Bethlehem University struggle to build a better future in the Holy Land.  Sunday, June 3 at 7:15 p.m. at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St., Vancouver.  Ticket $15, visit  http://saltandlighttv.org/acrossthedivide.

 

St. Anthony of Padua Novena     You are invited to make the 9-day Mass/Novena to St. Anthony of Padua from Jun 5 to 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish, 1345 W. 73rd Ave., Vancouver.  On Jun 13 (feast day), procession starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by Mass/Novena and fiesta refreshments.

 

An Invitation to Prayer and Meditation    40-hour Eucharistic Adoration on May 30, 31 & Jun 1, 10 am - 10 pm at St. Joseph the Worker Parish.  Sign up please click on http://stjworker.org/index.php/40hours.

 

Talk on "Same Sex Attraction" and the Catholic Faith       A talk by former gay activist Alan and his wife Theresa Yoshioka - facilitators of Encourage Toronto.  On May 27 at 210 Carrall St., Van.  Dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by talk.  Cost $5 per person.  RSVP Catholic After Hours Facebook.  May 28 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish hall, 2465 Crown St., Van. from 8 - 9:30 p.m.  Topics : "You are not alone" and "Catholic guidance offers a sensible alternative." On May 29 at 7 pm at Cartier Hall (1357 W. 38th Ave., Van.) near Sts Peter and Paul Parish.

 

Successful Life Strategies  Do you feel like you have lost control of your life?  Is life becoming overwhelming rather than fulfilling?  Are your relationships suffering?  A powerful workshop on Successful Life Strategies will be held on May 31 (Thu) 7 pm at St. Peter Parish, 330 Royal Avenue, New Westminster.  Registration $20, call 778-239-7996 or email to milena@mclifecoach. Visit www.mclifecoach.com.

 

Catholic Forum    will be given by Fr. John Horgan and is entitled "Devotion to Jesus as God and Man"  It will take place on Jun 5 (Tue) at 7:00 p.m. at St Mary Church.  For info, contact Dr. Paul Ungar at 604-588-5696 or Cathy Neugebauer (email: ve7cld@shaw.ca).

 

Fr. Edward Danylo Evanko becomes DAMIEN     one-man play about St. Damien of Molokai, on Jun 1 (Fri), 7 pm, at Holy Rosary Cathedral.  Guest organist Marc D'Anjou performs Widor Toccata on the grand Cathedral organ, and the Redeemer Pacific Chamber Choir sings the Dies Irae.  Tickets available at the door! www.redeemerpacific.ca/damien.

English bulletin - Ascension of the Lord

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

Ascension of the Lord – May 20, 2012

 

Stewardship Awareness Sunday     The Archbishop Miller wrote: "Next Sunday the Archdiocese will be observing Stewardship Awareness Sunday.  Providing hospitality to strangers is a hallmark of Christian stewardship.  To mark the Year of Faith, in the fall of this year, our Archdiocese will embark on a special initiative to welcome home to the Church those who have become inactive.  Everyone is being called to take a part in this undertaking." For info: www.rcav.org/stewardship.

 

Rosary   In the month of May, come to join us in saying the Rosary 25 minutes before Sunday Masses (except 8:15 am).

 

Pope Pastoral Work      This Sunday the second collection is specifically for the missionary of our Pope.  Our prayers and monetary support are needed.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      Jun 1 (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.

 

Priestly Ordination   Deacon Pablo Santa Maria Watson, a son of our parishioner, will be ordained priest for our diocese on May 26 (Sat) 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Everyone is welcome.

 

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 pocket flyer home; or

3.       Go online www.rcav.org.

 

-Pledge up to-date: $77,358 (46%)

Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts. Thanks.

 

Congratulations to Our Confirmandi

 

Gianina Caduhada   Jonathan Lam

Jerica Caduhada     Brian Nei

Marta Caduhada     Bianca Ticman

Sonya Cai     Elijah Tolentino

Clarisse Echavez     Samantha de la Torre       

Nica Garcia   Jordan Wong

Katrina Hermosilla   Catherine Ylo

Paula Javier  Jamie Yuen

Vivian Kwong

 

Pray for the Church in China     Please pray for them on May 24.

 

CM Voice   May/Jun issue can be pick up at Info Counter.

 

ESL Class     Every Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.  Class has started.  Please register as soon as possible at the Info Counter.

 

Mandarin Evangelization Evening will be held on Jun 2 (Sat) 6:30 pm.  Please bring your friends and neighbours.  Sign up at the foyer.

 

St. Anthony of Padua Novena     You are invited to make the 9-day Mass/Novena to St. Anthony of Padua from Jun 5 to 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish, 1345 W. 73rd Ave., Vancouver.  On Jun 13 (feast day), procession starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by Mass/Novena and fiesta refreshments.

 

An Invitation to Prayer and Meditation    40-hour Eucharistic Adoration on May 30, 31 & Jun 1, 10 am - 10 pm at St. Joseph the Worker Parish.  Sign up please click on http://stjworker.org/index.php/40hours.

 

Pentecost Celebration    May 26 (Sat) 10 a.m. at St. Matthew Church.  Fr. Augustine Obiwumma will lead us in Eucharistic adoration, Mass and Homily with blessing after Mass.  Info: Lennie 604-597-8227 or www.vccrs.ca.

 

Focus on Life Gala Dinner    On May 28 at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, featuring Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson.  For info and tickets: info@signalhill.com.

 

Saint Mark College      Leadership Program is scheduled on May 22 - 7 p.m. at the Art Room of Notre Dame Regional Secondary.  Call 604-822-4463 ext. 118 or visit ecanlas@stmarkscollege.ca.

 

Youth Ministry Training: Empower Plus   On May 26 at Immaculate Conception Parish, Delta.   For more info visit www.oyyam.com.

 

Walk / Run for Birthright   On May 26, around Queen Elizabeth Park.  More info: www.birthright.org.

English Bulletin - 6th Easter

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 13, 2012

 

Rosary   In the month of May, come to join us in saying the Rosary 25 minutes before Sunday Masses (except 8:15 am).

 

Confirmation    Our PREP students will be confirmed by Archbishop this Sunday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica's church.  Please keep them in your prayer.   

 

Pope's Pastoral Work        Next Sunday the second collection is specifically for the missionary of our Pope.  Our prayers and monetary support are needed.

 

Priestly Ordination   Deacon Pablo Santa Maria Watson, a son of our parishioner, will be ordained priest for our diocese on May 26 (Sat) 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Everyone is welcome.

 

Pilgrimage     Fr. Chu will be off for pilgrimage until Jun 1.  We are grateful that Fr. Chang, Fr. Mak and Fr. Chiang will say Masses during this period.  Please pray for our priests.

 

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 pocket flyer home; or

3.       Go online www.rcav.org.

 

-Pledge up to-date: $50,223 (29.89%)

Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts. Thanks.

 

ESL Class     All Mandarin speaking new immigrants are welcome to our ESL class every Tuesdays and Thursdays morning from May 15 to Jun 28.  Please register at the Info Counter.

 

CM Voice   Insights on bible?  Experience of faith?  Share them with your fellow parishioners.  Please send your articles to the parish office.

 

Mandarin Evangelization Evening will be held on Jun 2 (Sat) 6:30 pm.  Please bring your friends and neighbours.  Sign up at the foyer.

 

Lost & Found   Items are now placed at the entrance of the courtyard.  Please pick up before end of May.  For those valuable lost items, please contact parish office during office hours.

 

Focus on Life Gala Dinner    The annual fundraising event will be held on May 28 at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, featuring Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson, a local inspirational speaker and television personality.  Tickets $75 per person or $750 for table of 10.  For information and tickets: info@signalhill.com or 1-877-7SIGNAL.

 

Saint Mark's College      Leadership Program is scheduled as follows: May 15 - 7 p.m. at the multi-purpose Room of Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary, 1335 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam.  May 16 - 7 p.m. at the Alumni Room of Vancouver College, 5400 Cartier St., Vancouver.  May 22 - 7 p.m. at the Art Room of Notre Dame Regional Secondary, 2880 Venables St., Vancouver.  RSVP: Emil A. Canlas - ecanlas@stmarkscollege.ca ; Phone: 604-822-4463 ext. 118; Fax: 604-822-4659.

 

When Life Doesn't Go Your Way   Retreat Day for Women.   A Message of Hope with Katrina Zeno. Talks include: The Goodness of God, The Joy of the Cross, and the Gift of the Eucharist.  St. Ann's Parish, 33333 Mayfair Ave. Abbotsford on May 19, begins with Mass at 9 a.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. Tickets: $25 includes continental breakfast and hot lunch. Phone: 604-852-5602; visit: www.stannsabbotsford.ca.

 

Youth Ministry Training:  Empower Plus  The OYYAM will to host a full day of training for youth ministry coordinators and leaders in the best practices in youth ministry -small groups, relational ministry, etc. on May 26 at Immaculate Conception Parish, Delta.  Featuring Life Teen President Randy Raus and Life Teen Western Regional Director Tricia Tembreull.  For more info visit www.oyyam.com.

 

Walk / Run for Birthright   Birthright is a non-profit, non-political, interdenominational emergency pregnancy service offering alternatives to abortion.  The event is a walk or run to be held on May 26, around Queen Elizabeth Park.  Please register and begin collecting donations on behalf of Birthright Vancouver.  More information e-mail birthrightvancouver@gmail.com ; visit: www.birthright.org.

 

Migrant/Refugee Ministry Retreat    The retreat will begin with Mass, 9 a.m. at St. Helen Parish, in Burnaby on Jun 2 (Sat).  There will be reflection by Fr Claudio Holzer, CS and fellowship.  For more info contact Office of Service/Justice 604-683-0281.

5th Sunday of Easter

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

5^th Sunday of Easter – May 6, 2012

 

Rosary   In the month of May, come to join us in saying the Rosary 25 minutes before Sunday Masses (except 8:15 am).

 

Parish theme for May 2012

"The Apostle - St. Philip"

 

*         Fisherman

*         Always comes fifth in the list of the Twelve.

*         "Philip" is a Greek name.

*         Told Nathanael "Come and See" after he found Jesus

*         Famous line, "Lord, show me the Father, and we shall be satisfied" ~ (Jn 14:8)

*         He went to Palestine, North Africa          &

Asia Minor for evangelization.

*         Died around A.D. 90, age 87.

*         Manner of Death: Crucifixion.

*         Feast day: May 3 .

 

Confirmation           Our PREP students will be confirmed by Archbishop next Sunday (May 13), 11:00 am at St. Monica Church.  Please keep them in your prayer.   

 

Parish Pastoral Council    will be held on May 11 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.  Each parish group should send at least one member to the meeting.

 

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 pocket flyer home; or

3.       Go online www.rcav.org.

 

-        Pledge up to-date: $20,016 (11.9%)

 

Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts. Thanks.

 

Mary: A Mother for Our Times    2012 Marian Conference at St. Ann Parish in Abbotsford from May 11-13.  Listen to prominent speakers; food & refreshments; musical celebration with a guest singer.  For more info, please call 604-852-5602 or visit www.stannsabbotsford.ca.

 

Speak Up for Life    will take place on May 10 in Victoria , beginning with Mass at St. Andrew 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.

 

Seminar of Hope - How to Pray for Your Sons, Daughters & Loved Ones     by Vernon Robertson at St. Mary 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 of Priest" Retreat      May 12 (Sat), 9 am - 3:30 pm at our parish.  Agenda: 2 talks by Fr. Andrew Goodwin, Holy Mass, Annual Cenacle (Adoration, Holy Rosary, Benediction and more).  Please bring a bagged lunch.  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.

 

Focus on Life Gala Dinner     Annual fundraising event for life-affirming media initiatives, will be held on May 28 at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, featuring Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson, a local inspirational speaker and television personality.  Tickets $75 per person or $750 for table of 10.  For info and tickets, visit info@signalhill.com or 1-877-7SIGNAL.

 

Festive Sacred Music     Mozart Ave Verum & Jubilate Deo; works by Tallis, Lully, Willan, Bedard and others; spirituals and contemporary and gospel songs in English and Spanish.  May 11, 8 pm at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Richards & Dunsmuir.  By donation.  Info: 604-682-6774.  www.holyrosarycathedral.org.

 

St. Patrick Regional Secondary Annual "Spirit Alive" Concert    May 12 at 8:00 p.m. at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts featuring Senior Concert Choir and Chamber Choir and members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra.  Tickets: $25/person, available through ticketmaster and the school office.