Friday 27 December 2013

English Bulletin - Holy Family

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Holy Family – Dec 29, 2013

 

Mary, the Holy Mother of God

(Day of Obligation)

 

          9:30 a.m.      Mass in Chinese

          11:30 a.m.    Mass in English

 

Happy New Year

May God bless you all.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   Jan 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. Divine Mercy Devotion  will be held at 7:20 pm.  Prayer intentions will be offered in the Mass.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration  Congratulations to all who celebrate their wedding anniversary today.  May God bless you all.

 

CWL – "Pornography Hurts" Campaign   Please get a copy of "Pornography Hurts" card at the Info Counter after Mass, sign and send it to your MP - postage is not required. You can make a difference!

 

Chinese New Year Cakes   To celebrate the Lunar New Year, our volunteers will make and sell quality traditional Chinese New Year cakes.  We will take orders today and Jan 4 & 5 after Sat evening Masses and Sunday Masses before noon. Thank you for your support.  Volunteers are welcome. Please contact Salina 604-729-9298.

 

TAX DEDUCTIBLE FOR 2013                Donation made before Dec 31 can ensure tax deductible for this year.

 

Parish Community Activities (PCA)

Tutoring Class  for calculus, AP calculus, physics and math for university 1st year, Grade 11 & 12, starting Jan 6 (Mon).  Full information is displayed on the poster at Info Counter.   Please register in advance.

Breath Impact Class          Every Wed    10:00-11:00

Tai Chi Morning Class        Every Tue     10:00-11:00

Tai Chi Evening Class        Every Mon    7:30-8:30

 

Congratulations to our Newly Baptized

Caroline DU24 Hours for World Peace    Online Vigil by sharing messages of peace and solidarity on a world scale who wish for peace are invited to sign up on www.24hoursforworldpeace.org/en. in order to receive message of peace by email throughout the 24 hours of the first day of the year, Jan 1st. 

 

Red Mass and Dinner        Join Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB and special guest for dinner, Rev. Thomas Rosica, CSB for Mass on Jan 16 at 5:10 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral followed by dinner at Vancouver Club.  Tickets will be available online.

 

100th World Day of Migrants and Refugees  Archbishop J. Michael Miller will celebrate Mass on Jan 19 (Sun), 2:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral in 22 languages.  Gather together as One Family with the theme this year "Towards a Better World"  Reception to follow.  All are welcome.

 

Winter Institute  One-day faith formation and ministry training for RCIA, PREP, LWC and Youth Ministry.  Topics include: Core Catholic Life, Volunteer Management, Stewardship, Basics of the Faith and more.  Jan 25 (Sat) at Holy Cross Secondary School in Vancouver from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. cost $35 before Jan 17, includes lunch.  For more info and register, visit www.rcav.org/oc-winter.

 

Meet Your Relatives - Grassroots Ecumenism  Archdiocese of Vancouver and Anglican Diocese of New Westminster are hosting a series of gatherings that will help build relationship and friendship, and will help Catholics and Anglicans to grow together in faith, love and service as valued members of the Body of Christ. The first gathering will be part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan 26 (Sun) 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Helen's Parish, Burnaby. More info: Marjeta Bobnar at 604-683-0281 ext. 229 or mbobnar@rcav.org.

 

One Conference 2014       is the annual Archdiocesan event to cultivate, unite, and inspire leadership. Featuring world-class speakers Fr. Robert Spitzer SJ, Christopher West, Dr. Josephine Lombardi, and a closing Mass with Archbishop Michael Miller. The conference will be at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Feb. 15 (Sat) 9 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online at http://rcav.org/one/ or at any Catholic parish office.

 

Donations to the Men Hostel    Host over 100 men daily at our Catholic Charities emergency homeless shelter.  They are in need of winter socks, underwear, hoodies, jackets, umbrellas and your prayers.  Please drop off your gifts at 150 Robson Street, Vancouver or call 604-443-3292 or email menshotel@rcav.org. 

 

Canonization Celebration             The Archdiocese of Vancouver will be hosting an event on Apr 27 (Sun) to celebrate the Canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII. All parishes are encouraged to save the date!  More details to come.

Friday 20 December 2013

English Bulletin for 4th Advent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 22, 2013

 

Christmas Mass (Day of Obligation)

 

Dec 24 (Tue) 8:00 p.m.      Christmas Family Mass (Eng/Chn)

                    10:15 p.m.    Christmas Caroling

                    11:00 p.m.    Christmas Eve Mass (Eng/Chn)

 

Dec 25 (Wed)9:30 a.m.     Mass in Chinese

                    11:30 a.m.    Mass in English

 

Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Day of Obligation)

 

Jan 1 (Wed)  9:30 a.m.      Mass in Chinese

                    11:30 a.m.    Mass in English

 

Christmas Gift         Religious items can remind people the true meaning of Christmas.  Come to our Gift Shop and take a look.

We miss you this Christmas     In his recent apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis asked us to "Go forth from our own comfort zone" in order to reach others.  Christmas is a natural opportunity to invite non-practicing Catholics to reconnect with their faith. Why not invite one person to Mass at Christmas; what greater gift is there than Jesus?

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   Jan 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. Divine Mercy Devotion  will be held at 7:20 pm.  Prayer intentions will be offered in the Mass.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday      For registered couples who still have not received call from our volunteers, please contact Parish Office at 604-272-5563 at your earliest convenience .

 

Tutoring Class         for calculus, AP calculus, physics and math for university 1st year, Grade 11 & 12, starting Jan 6 (Mon).  Full information is displayed on the poster at Info Counter.   Please register in advance.

 

Photography Exhibition      will be held during Christmas on Dec 24 from 7:30 pm - 1:00 am and 25th at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.  There will be photo sale and voting for "My Favourite Photo" to raise funds for the church.  Please support.

 

Chinese New Year Cakes   To celebrate the Year of the Horse, our volunteers will make and sell quality traditional Chinese New Year cakes.  We will take orders only on Dec 28, 29 and 2014 Jan 4, 5 after Sat evening Masses and Sunday Masses before noon. Thank you for your support.  Volunteers are welcome. Please contact Salina 604-729-9298.

 

TAX DEDUCTIBLE FOR 2013      Remember your pledge in Project Advance?  Please go online donation at www.rcav.org to ensure your donation be tax deductible for this year. 24 Hours for World Peace      Online Vigil by sharing messages of peace and solidarity on a world scale who wish for peace are invited to sign up on www.24hoursforworldpeace.org/en. in order to receive message of peace by email throughout the 24 hours of the first day of the year, Jan 1st. 

 

Donations to the Men's Hostel      Host over 100 men daily at our Catholic Charities emergency homeless shelter.  They are in need of winter socks, underwear, hoodies, jackets, umbrellas and your prayers.  Please drop off your gifts at 150 Robson Street, Vancouver or call 604-443-3292 or email menshotel@rcav.org. 

 

Red Mass and Dinner        Join Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB and special guest for dinner, Rev. Thomas Rosica, CSB for Mass on Jan 16 at 5:10 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral followed by dinner at Vancouver Club.  Tickets will be available online.

 

100th World Day of Migrants and Refugees  Archbishop J. Michael Miller will celebrate Mass on Jan 19 (Sun), 2:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral in 22 languages.  Gather together as One Family with the theme this year "Towards a Better World"  Reception to follow.  All are welcome.

 

Winter Institute        One-day faith formation and ministry training for RCIA, PREP, LWC and Youth Ministry.  Topics include: Core Catholic Life, Volunteer Management, Stewardship, Basics of the Faith and more.  Jan 25 (Sat) at Holy Cross Secondary School in Vancouver from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. cost $35 before Jan 17, includes lunch.  For more info and register, visit www.rcav.org/oc-winter.

 

Meet Your Relatives - Grassroots Ecumenism  Archdiocese of Vancouver and Anglican Diocese of New Westminster are hosting a series of gatherings that will help build relationship and friendship, and will help Catholics and Anglicans to grow together in faith, love and service as valued members of the Body of Christ. The first gathering will be part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan 26 (Sun) 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Helen's Parish, Burnaby. More info: Marjeta Bobnar at 604-683-0281 ext. 229 or mbobnar@rcav.org.

Friday 13 December 2013

English Bulletin for 3rd Advent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Third Sunday in Advent – December 15, 2013

 

Advent Penitential Service

 

Dec 19, 20 & 23 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at our parish, St. Paul Parish and St. Monica Parish.

Dec 19, 20 at 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Dec 21 at 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Parish.

 

Christmas Mass Schedule (Day of Obligation)

 

Dec 24 (Tue)           8:00 p.m.      Christmas Family Mass (English/Chinese)

                              10:15 p.m.    Christmas Caroling

                              11:00 p.m.    Christmas Eve Mass (English/Chinese)

Dec 25 (Wed)         9:30 a.m.      Mass in Chinese

                              11:30 a.m.    Mass in English

 

The Spirit of Christmas      Ho! Ho! Ho!  It is Jesus birthday, our parish cordially invites all parishioners to join the Spirit of Christmas singing celebration this afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the parish hall.  Everyone is welcome.

 

Christmas Gift         Religious items can remind people the true meaning of Christmas.  Come to our Gift Shop and take a look.

 

We miss you this Christmas     In his recent apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis asked us to “Go forth from our own comfort zone” in order to reach others.  Christmas is a natural opportunity to invite non-practicing Catholics to reconnect with their faith.  This Advent, why not invite one person to Mass at Christmas; what greater gift is there than Jesus?

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday      For registered couples who still have not received call from our volunteers, please contact Parish Office at 604-272-5563 at your earliest convenience .

 

Photography Exhibition      will be held during Christmas on Dec 24 from 7:30 pm - 1:00 am and 25th at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.  There will be photo sale and voting for “My Favourite Photo” to raise funds for the church.  Please support.

 

Moving Forward Together Campaign   Last week, we have collected a total of $1,127.  Thank you for your kindness.

 

Chinese New Year Cakes  To celebrate the Year of the Horse, our volunteers will make and sell quality traditional Chinese New Year cakes.  We will take orders only on Dec 28, 29 and 2014 Jan 4, 5 after Sat evening Masses and Sunday Masses before noon. Thank you for your support.  Volunteers are welcome. Please contact Salina (778-729-9298)

 

TAX DEDUCTIBLE FOR 2013      Remember your pledge in Project Advance?  Please go online donation at www.rcav.org to ensure your donation be tax deductible for this year.

 

2014 Donation Envelope       is ready for pick up at the front of courtyard. Registered parishioners are encouraged to use the numbered donation envelope.

 

Share your Views on Marriage and Family  Thank you to everyone who responded to the consultation for the Extraordinary Synod on Marriage and the Family!  The Office of Life, Marriage & Family will forward responses to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops for Canada’s report to the Vatican. Apologies to all who did not have time to respond.

 

24 Hours for World Peace  Online Vigil by sharing messages of peace and solidarity on a world scale.  All persons who wish for peace are invited to sign up on the website in order to receive message of peace by email throughout the 24 hours of the first day of the year, Jan 1st.  Visit http://24hoursforworldpeace.org/en.

 

Red Mass and Dinner        Join Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB and special guest for dinner, Rev. Thomas Rosica, CSB for Mass on Jan 16 at 5:10 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral followed by dinner at Vancouver Club.  Tickets will be available online.

 

100th World Day of Migrants and Refugees  Archbishop J. Michael Miller will celebrate Mass on Jan 19 (Sun), 2:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral in 22 languages.  Gather together as One Family with the theme this year “Towards a Better World”.  Reception to follow.  All are welcome.

 

Meet Your Relatives - Grassroots Ecumenism  Archdiocese of Vancouver and Anglican Diocese of New Westminster are hosting a series of gatherings that will help build relationship and friendship, and will help Catholics and Anglicans to grow together in faith, love and service as valued members of the Body of Christ. The first gathering will be part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan 26 (Sun) 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Helen's Parish, Burnaby. More info: Marjeta Bobnar at 604-683-0281 ext. 229 or mbobnar@rcav.org.

 

One Conference 2014       is the annual Archdiocesan event to cultivate, unite, and inspire leadership. Featuring world-class speakers Fr. Robert Spitzer SJ, Christopher West, Dr. Josephine Lombardi, and a closing Mass with Archbishop Michael Miller. The conference will be at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Feb. 15 (Sat) 9 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online at http://rcav.org/one/ or at any Catholic parish office.

 

Friday 6 December 2013

English Bulletin - 2nd Sunday of Advent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

2nd Sunday of Advent – December 8, 2013

 

Advent Penitential Service

 

Dec 19, 20 & 23 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

at our parish, St. Paul Parish and St. Monica Parish.

Dec 19, 20 at 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Dec 21

at 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Parish.

 

Christmas Mass Schedule

Dec 24 (Tue)           8:00 p.m.      Christmas Family Mass (English /Chinese)

                              11:00 p.m.    Christmas Eve Mass (English /Chinese)

 

Dec 25 (Wed)         9:30 a.m.      Mass in Chinese

                              11:30 a.m.    Mass in English

 

the Spirit of Christmas Ho! Ho! Ho!  It is Jesus birthday, our parish cordially invites all parishioners to join the Spirit of Christmas singing celebration this coming Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the parish hall.  Everyone is welcome.

 

Christmas Gift         Religious items can remind people the true meaning of Christmas.  Come to our Gift Shop and take a look.

 

We miss you this Christmas         In his recent apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis asked us to “To forth from our own comfort zone” in order to reach others.  Christmas is a natural opportunity to invite non-practicing Catholics to reconnect with their faith.  This Advent, why not invite one person to Mass at Christmas; what greater gift is there than Jesus?

 

Rite of Welcoming   Please pray for our candidates who are preparing for Confirmation next Easter.  May God enlighten their hearts and strengthen their will to follow Him.

 

Moving Forward Together Campaign   As a part of  campaign for healing and reconciliation for our aboriginal brothers and sisters, the second collection today will help fund ongoing healing and education program to help build a brighter future for them within Canada, through the Talitha Khoum Society and St. Kateri Centre in our archdiocese.

 

TAX DEDUCTIBLE FOR 2013   Remember your pledge in Project Advance?  Please go online donation at www.rcav.org to ensure your donation be tax deductible for this year. 

 

Philippines Victims Donation              During last two weeks, we have collected a total of $17,205.75 which have been sent to the diocese for fund matching.  Thank you for your generosity.

 

A Word from Fr. Paul

 

This Sunday (Dec 8) is the exact date of my ordination 20 years ago.  Besides thanking God for calling me to be his servant, I also would like to thank all of you in this parish in which I spent 16 of my 20 years of priesthood.  Thank you for bearing with me,  and encouraging me in my pastoral work.  I have learnt so much from you.  Your enthusiastic faith, unconditional support and great willingness to serve have always inspired me again and again.  May we journey together in faith toward God .

 

I firmly believe that your prayers for me helped me to become who I am now.  Jesus told us “To be perfect” and I know how far I am from it, and how challenging it is to me.  I beg you to continue to pray for me, and through the grace of God, we may grow in holiness and in turn sanctify one another.                                        Yours,          Fr. Paul Chu

 

2014 Donation Envelope       is ready for pick up at the front of courtyard. Registered parishioners are encouraged to use the numbered donation envelope.

 

Share your Views on Marriage and Family        Pope Francis has called an Extraordinary Synod in 2014 for the pastoral care of marriages and the family.  In preparation, His Holiness has asked Bishops to collect responses to a series of questions and forward their findings to the Vatican.  In addition to meeting with priests and leaders of ministries to couples and families to gather their responses, the Archdiocese of Vancouver is asking for responses from any Catholics who may be motivated to respond.

The document and questions are in www.rcav.org/synodresponse2013.  We anticipate a large number of responses and ask responders to focus on two or three questions only and to keep responses to 2 typed page (500 words) or less.  Please email responses with ”Synod” in the subject line to synod@rcav.org or mail to Synod Consultation, Office of Life, Marriage & Family, 150 Robson Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 2A7 before this Friday, 13th. 

 

Healing Service       Mustard Seed Healing Ministry invites you to a Healing Prayer Service on Dec 14 (Sat) after the 5:00 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Parish.   Info call 604-239-0556.

 

Knights of Columbus 2013-14 Culture of Life Contest            All Catholic G1-12 students in B.C. and Yukon are invited to write an original positive themed essay on any facet of the Culture of Life.  Cash prizes will be awarded.  Please see http://kofcbc.org/programs/life/culture-of-life-contest or call Dale & Debbie at cultureoflife.kofc@gmail.com.  Closing date on Jan 15, 2014.