Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin
14th 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.
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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