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.