Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
15th 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.
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, 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.
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 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.
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.
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
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