Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
5th 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.
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