Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin: July 2012

Friday, July 27, 2012

Bulletin for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 29, 2012

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Aug 3 (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.

Thank you Your generosity have helped: (1) Pro-Life Collection: $2,334.97 given to Richmond Right to Life Society. (2) Aid to West Africa Collection: $6,775. May God bless you all.

Parish Picnic will be held on Aug 6 (BC Day) at 10:00 am - 3:30 pm at Centennial Beach, Boundary Bay, Delta. Bus service is available to those who need it, $10 for adult and $8 for children under 12 years old. Please purchase bus ticket at the Info Counter before sold out.

Map of the park and info sheet are available. Photo contest, games and fun.

2nd Live-in Retreat The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community is holding a 2nd live-in retreat this summer, this time for high school students from 13 - 17 years old at Camp Capilano, North Vancouver this weekend. The theme is “Kairos - the Lord’s Time”, cost is $50 per person, which includes lodging & meals. Please don’t miss, call Orlando at 604-805-5042.

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.

PREP Registration Children Catechism PREP in English classes for Gr 1-7 will start on Sep 12 (every Wed) from 7 - 8:15 pm.

YFFP (PREP for Secondary School Students) is now accepting registrations for next school year 2012-13. Classes will be held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Early bird discount will apply before Aug 5. Please register at the Info Counter.

Summer Sale will be held on Aug 25 (Sat), 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Rental table at $25 are available. Please pick up a form from the Info Counter. Donation of new items is welcome. Please drop off your donation at the office.

Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: Symptoms of a Culture of Death - It is Time to Stand up and Speak Up

Would you like to live in a society that allows some citizens to kill others or to help them commit suicide? Would you like medical students - those who will soon be you doctors - to learn not only how to heal, but how to kill? Would you like to wonder one day, as you enter the hospital: “Will they treat me or kill me?”

Church Attire Please dress properly in the summer. Decency and respect are the norm. No chatting during Mass. Please be attentive and considerate.

Project Advance 2012

-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.

1. Take a pocket flyer home; or

2. Go online www.rcav.org.

-Pledge up to-date: $135,681 (80.76%)

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

Congratulation to the Newly Baptized

Patricia Saguin, Ethan Roberts & Annelise Brual

The Triumph of Love by Fr. Gino Henriques, CSsR, Director of Evangelization, will conducting a two-day retreat on the teachings of evangelization and how to become a good disciple of Jesus. Aug 18 & 19 at St. Patrick’s Gym. Cost $20, call Lili 604-721-1222 by Aug 10.

Benefit-Concert Bukidnon 13 Filipino priests from Diocese of Malaybalay will be in Vancouver from Aug 22-25 (Wed-Sat) for the benefit-concert, funding for seminary in Bukidnon, Endowment Funds and the construction of the retirement home for priests. Aug 22 (Wed) at St. Joseph the Worker, Richmond. Tickets at 604-439-7539 before Aug 12.

Archdiocesan Summer Institute Faith formation topics include: Basics of the Faith & Discovering the Gospels. Ministry training offered for RCIA and PREP. New course on learning new mobile media, such as facebook, sms, twitter, etc. Aug 25 (Sat) at St. Patrick’s Secondary School. Cost $35. Visit www.rcav.org/oc/summer.

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

Catholic Family Services in partnership with the Marguerite Bourgeoys Family Centre is offering a training session for Napro/Creighton practitioners to promote Natural Family Plan and fertility care. The training will take place from Sep 8 -15 at Rosemary Heights. Please contact Michele or Pavel at 604-443-3220 or cfs@rcav.org. Deadline Aug 3.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Aug 18 (Sat) at Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission. Main celebrant will be Archbishop J. Michael Miller. For more info, please call 604-826-2452.

Friday, July 20, 2012

English Bulletin - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

16^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 22, 2012

Aid to West Africa

(Excerpt from message by Archbishop Miller, CSB)

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

In February, Pope Benedict XVI called on the international community to come to the aid of West Africa Sahel region, noting its extreme poverty and worsening conditions.

Since then, the area has continued to experience a food crisis brought about by low rainfall and drought. The area is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis that will leave about 15 million people at risk of not having enough food.

It is crucial that we, whom the Lord has blessed with such abundance, respond to the dire needs of our brothers and sisters. On Jul 22 (this Sunday), a special second collection in the Archdiocese will be taken for the needs of the Sahel region.

The funds raised will help support large-scale food distribution projects organized by Caritas Mali, Caritas Niger and Caritas Burkina Faso.

Please use the special collection envelopes that you will find in your pews, or donate online at www.devp.org/donate.

Parish Picnic will be held on Aug 6 (BC Day) at Centennial Beach, Boundary Bay. Bus service will be provided at $10 for adult and $8 for children under 12 years old. Please register and purchase bus ticket at the Info Counter ASAP.

2nd Live-in Retreat The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community is holding a 2nd live-in retreat this summer, this time for high school students from 13 - 17 years old at Camp Capilano, North Vancouver from Aug 3-5, 2012. The theme is "Kairos - the Lord's Time" cost is $50 per person, which includes lodging & meals. Please call Orlando at 604-805-5042.

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.

Summer Sale will be held again on Aug 25 (Sat), 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Rental table at $25 are available. Please pick up a form from the Info Counter. Donation of new items is welcome. Please drop off your donation at the office.

CM Voice July and August issue has been published, please pick it at the Info Counter.

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 for 1 hour weekly meetings every Wednesday 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. For more info and details, please contact Sister Beatrice at 604-274-4218.

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: $134,017 (79.78%)

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

Congratulation to Newly Weds

Jonathan Lim & Tammy Hon

WCCCLC 2012 Theme "Blessed Are You" Key focus on how to live the Beatitudes and not just keeping the commandments. Aug 31 - Sep 3 at Charis Camp in Chilliwack. All Cantonese speaking youth are welcome. Please sign up at our booth after Mass. Early bird deadline is this Sunday. Details visit www.wccclc.ca or call Tiffany at 778-803-4247.

The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites Do you have a desire to grow in holiness by way of a Carmelite spirituality? For info, call Virginia 604-525-5595 or email Molly at mdocds@yahoo.ca.

Gambling Helpline 1-888-795-6111.

Friday, July 13, 2012

English Bulletin - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

15^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 15, 2012

Aid to West Africa

(Excerpt from message by Archbishop Miller, CSB)

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

In February, Pope Benedict XVI called on the international community to come to the aid of West Africa Sahel region, noting its extreme poverty and worsening conditions.

It is crucial that we, whom the Lord has blessed with such abundance, respond to the dire needs of our brothers and sisters. On Jul 22, a special second collection in the Archdiocese will be taken for the needs of the Sahel region.

The funds raised will help support large-scale food distribution projects organized by Caritas Mali, Caritas Niger and Caritas Burkina Faso.

On the weekend of Jul 22, please use the special collection envelopes that you will find in your pews, or donate online at www.devp.org/donate.

2nd Live-in Retreat The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community is holding a 2nd live-in retreat this summer, this time for high school students from 13 - 17 years old at Camp Capilano, North Vancouver from Aug 3-5, 2012. The theme of this year's retreat is "Kairos - the Lord's Time" The retreat cost is $50 per person, which includes lodging & meals. Please call Orlando at 604-805-5042.

Youth PREP (YFFP) is now accepting registrations for next school year 2012-13. Classes will be held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Early bird discount will apply before Aug 5. Please register at the Info Counter.

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.

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

Congratulation to Newly Weds ~ Dickson Au & Cynthia Chan

Congratulation to Newly Baptized ~ Love Therese Liu

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: $126,535 (75.32%)

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. Aug 31 - Sep 3 at Charis Camp in Chilliwack. All Cantonese speaking youth are welcome. Please sign up at our booth after Mass. Early bird deadline is next Sunday. Details visit www.wccclc.ca or call Tiffany at 778-803-4247.

Life in the Spirit Seminar will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel parish, 10460 139th Street, Surrey from July 19 to Aug 30 - free. Pre-registration is required. Contact Rose Zuniga 778-829-8007. More info at www.vccrs.ca.

WYD 2002 - 10 Year Anniversary Celebration All are invited to come and celebrate the Toronto WYD on Jul 28 at Good Shepherd Church, 2250 -150th St., Surrey. The festivities will begin at 5:00 pm with Mass with Archbishop J. Michael Miller, followed by a BBQ hamburger dinner and social time at 6:15 pm. The anniversary program of music, talks and testimonies will begin at 8:00 pm. 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.

Archdiocesan Stewardship Award Nominations should reach the Stewardship Awards Committee by July 31. Archbishop Miller will present approximately 30 awards on Oct 7 (Sun) at Holy Rosary Cathedral. For more info or Nomination form, please visit http://www.rcav.org/stewardshipaward.

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, July 6, 2012

English bulletin for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

14^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 8, 2012

Parish theme for July 2012 ~ “Apostle - St. Simon”

* Known as “Simon the Zealot” interpreted as one zealous for God or belonging to a Jewish sect that openly resisted the Roman hold of the Jews in Palestine.

* Placed eleventh in the list of Apostles according to Matthew and Mark.

* Brother “i.e. relative” of our Lord. (Mt 13:55, Mk 6:3)

* Believed that he went to Palestine, Egypt, North Africa, Britain and Iran for evangelization.

* Died around A.D. 79, about 70.

* Suffered martyrdom by being saw into two.

* In art, he is depicted with a saw, the instrument of his death, or a book, symbolic of his zeal for the law.

* Feast day: Oct 28.

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.

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.

Parish Pastoral Council will be held on Jul 13 (Fri) 7:30 p.m. Each parish group should send at least one member to the meeting.

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.

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

Congratulation to Our Newly Weds

Van Sean Lay & Eunice Ho Ying Tong

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.

Six-Day Guided Retreat Explore the connection between beauty and prayer, in the peaceful setting of Rivendell Retreat Centre on Bowen Island, facilitated by Cenacle Sisters Faith Hansen and Monica Kaufer, and will begin with dinner on Monday, July 9. For reservations or more information, call 604-266-1611; email monka4@shaw.ca.

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