Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin: June 2012

Friday, June 29, 2012

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Jul 1, 2012

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Jul 6 (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.

Live-in Retreat The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community is holding a live-in retreat for college students and young professionals from 18 - 28 years old at Camp Capilano, North Vancouver from July 13-15, 2012. The retreat master is Rev. Fr. Louie Jimenez from Kelowna. Cost per person is $50. Our youth members will be at the foyer after the mass to answer any questions and to distribute the forms.

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

Church Etiquette

Church Attire Please dress properly in the summer. Decency and respect are the norm.

Keep Our Church Property in Good Condition Please don draw or scratch the pews. Do not eat or drink in the church.

Children Room Parents with babies and toddlers who use this room during Sunday Mass are kindly reminded to respect the quiet environment, prayerful atmosphere and the need of other parishioners to attend Mass in the room. No food or drink in the room.

Hall & Rooms USERS Please remember to close all windows and put back tables & chairs in a way as shown in the layout after use. Please keep the room clean and nothing should be posted up on walls or glasses.

Washroom Please keep it clean.

No Smoking In accordance with Richmond city bylaw, no smoking is allowed within 6 meters of any doors, windows or air intake.

Parking To avoid being ticketed, park your car with care. Traffic rule: 6 meters clear on each side of corner, and 1.5 meter clear on both sides of the driveway. On Sunday, ENTER only from Granville Ave. Yield to cars turning to Garrison Road from No. 2 Road after Mass.

Legion of Mary BOYS and GIRLS, from the age of 8 to under the age of 18 are invited to our English Junior praesidium, Mary Mother Most Chaste. COME and JOIN us for 1 hour weekly meetings every Wednesday 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. with others and Sister Beatrice Mak, Spiritual Director. Christ needs you today! If you respond, part of His plan for you will be accomplished. For more info and details, please contact Sister Beatrice Mak at 604-274-4218.

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2012-2013

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

In Cantonese from Sep 12 (every Wednesday) 7-9 p.m.

In English from Sep 13 (every Thursday) at 7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin from Sep 15 (every Saturday) 3-5 p.m.

Monday (Jul 02) Office is closed.

Project Advance 2012 ~ Sharing with Joy

-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.

Even though our volunteers are not here after Mass, our pledge will continue. Please:-

1. Take a pocket flyer home; or

2. Go online www.rcav.org.

-Pledge up to-date: $125,535 (74.72%)

Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts. Thanks

WCCCLC 2012 Theme "Blessed Are You" Key focus on how to live the Beatitudes and not just keeping the commandments. All Cantonese speaking youth are welcome. Aug 31 - Sep 3 at Charis Camp in Chilliwack. Details visit www.wccclc.ca or call Tiffany at 778-803-4247.

Vocation Live-In for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life will be held at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission on the weekend of July 6 - 8. For more information call 604-826-8715; visit: www.sck.ca/pages/vocation_liveins.htm.

Where Were You In 2002? Celebrate the 10 year anniversary of days in the Diocese and World Youth Day 2002 on Jul 28, 2012 from 5 pm to 9 pm at Good Shepherd Church, 2250 -150th St., Surrey. For more details, please visit oyyam.com.

University Transfer Program Available at Corpus Christi College CCC is the Catholic Liberal Arts College in Vancouver, located on the campus of UBC. We offer a University Transfer Program in Arts, Humanities, Business, and Science and our students successfully transfer to universities all over the world! More information is available online at http://corpuschristi.ca/programs/university-transfer.

Youth Leader is back Aug. 26 - 30 at Summit Pacific College, Abbotsford. Youth Leader is open to teens 14 or older - entering at least grade 10 in September. For more info visit www.oyyam.com

Friday, June 22, 2012

English Bulletin - Nativity of John the Baptist

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

Nativity of John the Baptist – June 24, 2012

Volunteers Appreciation Sunday "Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something." Wishing you all a nice summer!

Protecting Life Last week's B.C. Supreme Court ruling strike down the country's Euthanasia law "sadly reflects a distorted view of equality rights that emphasizes autonomy over human dignity and the value of life," says Archbishop J. Michael Miller. "True liberty means the freedom to live one's life secure in the knowledge that those who care for us are in dedicated to the service of life, not the taking of life... The result is euthanasia harms not only those who lives are taken, but those responsible for taking them." It demands that we respond as Catholics. Please contact federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson and your Member of Parliament, urging that the decision be appealed. For more info, please go to www.rcav.org.

Congratulations to our Newly Baptized ~ Erienne Grace Rosalin Ezpeleta

PREP Registration Children Catechism PREP in English classes for Gr 1-7 will start on Sep 12 (every Wed) from 7 - 8:15 pm. Registration form is available at Info Counter. Early Bird (before Jun 30) has discount $20.

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

Rest in Peace ~ Elizabeth Kwok

Project Advance 2012 ~ Sharing with Joy

-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.

Even though our volunteers are not here after Mass, our pledge will continue. Please:-

1. Take a pocket flyer home; or

2. Go online www.rcav.org.

-Pledge up to-date: $120,761(71.88%)

Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts. Thanks

Church Etiquette

Church Attire Please dress properly in the summer. Decency and respect are the norm.

Keep Our Church Property in Good Condition Please don draw or scratch the pews. Do not eat or drink in the church.

Washroom Please keep washrooms clean.

No Smoking In accordance with Richmond city bylaw, people are not allowed to smoke within 6 meters of any doors, windows or air intake. Please do not smoke outside the church.

Friday, June 15, 2012

English Bulletin - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – English Bulletin

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 17, 2012

Pro-Life Sunday

Excerpt from message by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB

1. "Today we are celebrating the vocation of fathers, who are the first and foremost protectors of the family. This is also Pro-life Sunday when all of us are called to pray about our obligation to safeguard human life from its conception to its natural end.

Of particular concern in our country is the absence of any law that recognizes and protects the rights of unborn Canadians. We are one of only two countries in the world in which abortion is legal at any time during pregnancy. Canada needs to reopen the public debate on abortion in Parliament, in the media and in our communities. Having no law whatsoever is unacceptable in a civilized country.

Therefore, I urge you to make your voices heard in the public square. I ask you earnestly to support campaigns to promote legal protection for the unborn... Please be generous, "sacrificially generous" in your support of the Pro-life Sunday Second collection. These monies will help to provide alternatives to abortion, healing to those who have chosen abortion and support for those working to create a culture of life in Canada.?

(Entire message can be read in rcav.org or our bulletin board)

2. The proceeds of the second collection today will go to Richmond Right to Life Society. Cheques should be made payable to the Society. Thank you.

Congratulation to our First Communicants

John Almenario Gabriel Law Paolo Puno Sean Azote Phoebe Lee Patricia Procopio Gabriel Barlaan Ian Lim Clara Ramirez Miguel Barlaan Andy Zhi Chen Lin Daniel Salazar Canice Hong Asher Loo Cedric Tanafranca Anthony Isidro Andrea Marasigan Russel Yumol Joshua Lau

Congratulation to the Newly Baptized ~ Juliane Custodio Yeung

Parish theme for June 2012

"Apostle - St. James the Less"

* Son of Alphaeus (as different from James the Great, son of Zabedee)

* Mother: Mary, wife of Clopas, sister of our Blessed Mother.

* Probably the same person as "James the brother of the Lord"

* Civil Servant.

* Our Lord appeared to him after resurrection (1Cor 15:7)

* Worked as bishop of Jerusalem for 30 years.

* Wrote the Letters of James, in which he promoted a very concrete and practical Christianity. "Faith apart from work is dead." (Jm 2:26)

* He went to Palestine for evangelization.

* Died around A.D. 62, about 60.

* Feast day: May 3 .

Project Advance 2012 ~ Sharing with Joy

-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.

Even though our volunteers are not here after Mass, our pledge will continue. Please:-

1. Take a pocket flyer home; or

2. Go online www.rcav.org.

-Pledge up to-date: $117,465(69.92%)

Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts. Thanks

Archdiocese of Vancouver Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/archdioceseofvancouver which is updated daily. Find out what happening in the Archdiocese.

Annual Rose Prince Pilgrimage Jul 6-8, 2012. Guest Speaker: Bishop Lee Anthony Piche. Volunteers or info call Fr. Vincent James 1-250-699-6593.

Friday, June 8, 2012

English Bulletin - Body and Blood of Christ

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Body and Blood of Christ – Jun 10, 2012

First Holy Communion

Please pray for our PREP Grade 2 students who will receive Christ in the First Holy Communion this Sunday at 11:45 a.m. Mass.

Angels Two worshipping angels have been donated to our parish. They are stationed beside the tabernacle reminding us to adore Christ who is truly present in the Eucharist.

Pro-Life Sunday A special collection will be taken next Sunday (Jun 17) to help pro-life organizations in the Archdiocese. The proceeds support local Pro-life/Right to Life groups, Birthright, Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Campaign Life Coalition, anti-euthanasia groups and University pro-life groups. Thank you for your generosity.

Finance Report 2011 It is posted on the bulletin board by our Finance Council. Please contact parish office if you have any question. Thank you for your support.

Annual Retreat Fr. Paul will be on retreat from Jun 11 to 14. Please pray for our priests.

Project Advance 2012 ~ Sharing with Joy

- 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.
Even though our volunteers are not here after Mass, our pledge will continue. Please:-
1. Take a pocket flyer home; or
2. Go online www.rcav.org.

- Pledge up to-date: $117,465(69.92%)Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts. Thanks.

Father's Day Luncheon Any plans on Father's Day? Come and join our Father's Day Luncheon on Jun 17 (Sun) 11:00 a.m. at our Parish Hall. Tickets are available after Mass. Three-course menu for $16.

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR Tank tops, hats/caps, sleeveless, low cut, belly-showing, shorts, mini-skirts, slippers/flip-flops when you come to Mass.

Archdiocese of Vancouver Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/archdioceseofvancouver which is updated daily. Find out what happening in the Archdiocese.

WCCCLC 2012 Theme "Blessed Are You" Key focus on how to live the Beatitudes and not just keeping the commandments. All Cantonese speaking youth are welcome. Aug 31 - Sep 3 at Charis Camp in Chilliwack. Details visit www.wccclc.ca or call Tiffany at 778-803-4247.

Ladies, Please Pray for our Men is sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Evangelization. 800 men will gather at St. Mary's Parish on Jun 15 (Fri) to hear a presentation on Catholic manhood by Fr. Larry Richards, author of bestseller "Be a Man". An opportunity for confession will follow. All women are invited to attend the vigil at Corpus Christi to intercede for the men, starting with Mass at 7 pm followed by Rosary and silent prayer until 9:30 pm. Your presence is welcome for some of the vigil if you cannot attend the whole evening. Visit www.rcav.org/evangelization.

Father's Day Movie The Canadian Chinese Marriage Encounter Association will present the movie "Courageous" on Jun 16 (Sat) 1:30 - 4:30 pm at St. Francis Xavier Church. Refreshment, sharing and discussion (in English, Mandarin and Cantonese) facilitated by Sr. Cecilia Hong. All fathers are invited with their family.

EL SHADDAI 20th Anniversary celebration on Jul 7 (Sat), 10:30 am - 6:00 pm at Broadway Church, 2700 East Broadway, Vancouver. Mass at 4:30 pm by Archbishop J. Michael Miller. Please call 604-315-9321 or email elshaddaidwxivancouver@yahoo.com.

Annual Rose Prince Pilgrimage Jul 6-8, 2012. Guest Speaker: Bishop Lee Anthony Piche. Volunteers or info call Fr. Vincent James 1-250-699-6593.

Searching in the Spirit Our annual post-Confirmation training event, will take place from Jul 3 - 7, Tuesday through Saturday, at Camp Jubilee at the base of Mt. Seymour. This event is for youth ages 12 & 13 who will have been confirmed by this Summer. It provides youth and adults with formation in discipleship, and challenges participants to live out their faith values in everyday, real-life situations. Visit www.oyyam.com.

Friday, June 1, 2012

English Bulletin for Holy Trinity Sunday

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

Most Holy Trinity Sunday – Jun 3, 2012

First Holy Communion Please pray for our PREP Grade 2 students who will receive Christ in the First Holy Communion next Sunday at 11:45 a.m. Mass.

Catholic Missions in Canada This Sunday the second collection is to support Catholic evangelization in remote and poor mission areas in Canada. Check www.cmic.info. Thank you for your generosity.

Father's Day Luncheon Any plans on Father's Day? Come and join our Father Day Luncheon on Jun 17 (Sun) 11:00 a.m. at our Parish Hall. Tickets are available after Mass. Three-course menu for $16.

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

Children Room It is the role of parents to guide their children through the Sunday Mass. Food, drinks and games are not allowed there.

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: $100,322(59.71%)

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

"Across the Divide" World Premiere 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. This Sunday, 7:15 p.m. at SFU. Please refer to poster.

St. Anthony of Padua Novena You are invited to make the 9-day Mass/Novena to St. Anthony of Padua from Jun 5 (Tue) to 13(Wed) 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.

Catholic Forum will be given by Fr. John Horgan on "Devotion to Jesus as God and Man" 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).

World Youth Day 2013 The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry will be holding informational meeting for World Youth Day 2013 on Jun 6 (Wed) at 12:30 pm at JPII Pastoral Centre and 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Coquitlam. Please RSVP to info@oyyam.com.

Catholic After Hours with James Borkowski "Assuming the Fetal Position, New ideas for Promoting Life" by James Borkowski, Executive Director of Signal Hill. Jun 10 (Sun) 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Carrall Street, Gastown. $5 per person. More info at Catholic After Hours Facebook page. Drop-ins are welcome.

Ladies, Please Pray for our Men The Archdiocesan Office of Evangelization is sponsoring a women prayer vigil at Corpus Christi Parish to pray for men. 800 men will gather at St. Mary Parish on Jun 15 (Fri) to hear a presentation on Catholic manhood by Fr. Larry Richards, author of bestseller e a Man? An opportunity for confession will follow. All women are invited to attend the vigil at Corpus Christi to intercede for the men, starting with Mass at 7 pm followed by Rosary and silent prayer until 9:30 pm. Your presence is welcome for some of the vigil if you cannot attend the whole evening. Visit www.rcav.org/evangelization.

Canadian Conference of Catholic Cursillos Will be held from Jun 21 - 24 in London, Ontario. All Cursillistas are welcome to go deeper understanding the Cursillo movement, meet and share information. Go to www.cursillo-canada.org.