Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Aug 12, 2012
Parish theme for August 2012 ~ “Apostle - St. Bartholomew”
* Bartholomew means “Son of Tolmei”.
* Also known as Nathanael in Gospel of John (1:45).
* Fisherman.
* Introduced to Christ through Philip.
* He went to Palestine, Asia Minor, Armenia & Central India.
* Patron saint of tanners, cheese makers & plasterers.
* Martyred by flaying and crucifixion
* Died around A.D. 62 about 57
* Feast day: August 24.
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) 7-8:30 p.m.
In Mandarin from Sep 15 (every Saturday) 3-5 p.m.
Children Catechism PREP in English classes for Gr 1-7 will start on Sep 12 (every Wed) from 7 - 8:15 pm. It is the parents’ duties to send their children to be formatted in faith, including First Communion and Confirmation.
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. Please register at the Info Counter.
Church Attire 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. No chatting in Mass. Please be attentive and considerate.
Sunday Mass Traffic Please follow our parish one-way traffic flow on Sunday. ENTER from Granville Ave. NO ENTRANCE from Garrison Road. When you park along Garrison Road and please do not block their driveways and no parking at Sharon Manor.
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide:
Symptoms of a Culture of Death
Do you know that, on June 15, 2012, a pledge from the Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled that the law prohibiting assisted is unconstitutional? She gave Canadian Parliament one year to draft legislation allowing euthanasia and assisted suicide. Contact Catholic Organization for Life and Family 604-241-9461 ext. 161 or www.colf.ca.
Summer Sale will be held on Aug 25 (Sat) from 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.
Congratulations to our Newly Weds ~ Joseph Lui & Josephine Lam
Project Advance
-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: $137,916 (82%)
Every gift makes a difference - every gift counts. Thanks!
Vacation Check Mass times on www.masstimes.org.
Rest in Peace ~ Please pray for our late Janny Leung
Triduum of Talks on the Divine Mercy The Brothers of the Merciful Jesus are a religious community who promote the message of Divine Mercy. Fr. Julia Maria, the co-founder and well-received homilist, will be at Immaculate Conception Parish, Delta for a three days of talks. He will speak after the 8:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Masses on Aug 20-22.
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.
New to Canada? CHIMO is a government funded program that offers free newcomer services to help immigrants no matter how long or short they have been in Canada with searching for employment and housing, government form filling, training workshops, English practice, accompaniment services, legal assistance, counselling, and more. Contact Racquel Villagante (Filipina) Settlement and Integration Worker at 778-251-1042 or rvillagante@chimocrisis.com.
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