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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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