Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Aug 5, 2012
Parish Picnic on Aug 6 (BC Day) 10:00 am - 3:30 pm at Centennial Beach, Boundary Bay, Delta. Last day for bus ticket, please hurry. Please bring tent and chairs. Photo contest, games and fun. Map of the park and info sheet are available. See you there!
"Every athlete concentrates completely on training, and this is to win a wreath that will wither, whereas ours will never wither." - St Paul (1Co9:25)
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.
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. 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, It is Time to Stand Up and Speak Up
It is time, then, to join the thousands of Canadians who have decided to speak up after considering two alarming events which lead us straight in that direction. Contact Catholic Organization for Life and Family 604-241-9461 ext. 161 or www.colf.ca.
Congratulations to our Newly Weds ~ Joanne Kwok & Joseph Lo
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.
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!
The Triumph of Love Fr. Gino Henriques, CSsR, will conduct a two-day retreat on the teachings of evangelization and how to become a good disciple of Jesus. Aug 18 & 19 at St. Patrick Gym. Cost $20, call Lili 604-721-1222 by Aug 10.
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 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.
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.
Diocesan Employment Opportunities
Administrative Assistant, Office of the Archbishop (apply by Aug 16)
General Assignment Report/Photographer P/T (Aug 30)
Janitorial, Security & Maintenance (Aug 8)
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