Parish News 1st Sunday of Advent 11/30/2014

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Parish News

1^st Sunday of Advent – Nov 30^th 2014

 

Year of Hope

“To all of you, I repeat: Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope!  And not only that, but I say to us all: let us not rob others of hope, let us become bearers of hope!”  ~ Pope Francis (July 24, St. Francis of Assisi of the Providence of God Hospital, Rio de Janeiro)

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   

Dec 5 (Fri).  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00 am to 7:45 pm. Vocations hour at 6:00 p.m., Benediction at 7:45 p.m. followed by Mass in Cantonese at 8:00 p.m.  Please sign up at the Info Counter.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday

Dec 27, during 5:00 p.m. Mass

Dec 28, during 8:15, 10:00 & 11:45 a.m. Masses

Whether you’re celebrating your wedding anniversary for the 5th year or a multiple of 5 (i.e. 10th, 15th, 20th ... or 50th & above) in 2014, come and join the Renewal of Marriage Vow and receive Blessings from God.  Registration starts now until Dec 7.

 

Year of Hope Christmas Party   

Dec 13 (Sat), 6:30 p.m. at our parish hall.  A joyful evening with live entertainment and gourmet sit-down dinner!  And of course with santa’s coming to our parish.  Tickets are available now.  $20 for adult and $15 for children (age 12 and under) and full time student.  Remember to get your tickets early before they sell out.

 

New Sunday Missal  

is now available for sale.

 

“The Word Among Us”     

Get one Christmas meditation book by donation at the foyer.

 

Mandarin Class 

will start from Dec 6, every Saturday at 2:00-3:00 p.m.at Room C.  Please enroll in advance.

 

Project Advance 

Please go online www.rcav.org. for your pledge.

 

“Living with Christ”    

Give yourself or others this perfect gift of faith all year round.  Subscription form for this Canadian daily missal is available at the info counter.

 

Advance English with Soft Skills Program     

Wed 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Sat 2:00-4:00 p.m. for grade 3 to 10.  Please register at parish counter, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Mon - Fri).

 

Help to the Christians under Persecution  

Christian in Irag and Syria are forced to leave home to avoid persecution.  Their persistence in faith has turned them into refugees.  You can offer your help through Aid to the Church in Need (Canada) Inc.  For more info, please visit www.ag@acn-aed-ca.org or call 1-800-585-6333, ext. 221.

 

Making your Will             

Our legal title is “Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver as represented by Canadian Martyrs Parish.”

Thinking of the Seafarers at Christmas 

Please extend an act of God's love to sailors who will be spending their Christmas in Vancouver, away from their families. Christmas gifts are a warm, caring and loving way to make a sailor's loneliness more tolerable.  Tired of shopping?  Just make a cheque out to “Archdiocese of Vancouver,” put “Sailors Gift” on the memo line and we’ll do the shopping for you, bringing a gift to the sailors. Please mail your cheque to 150 Robson Street, c/o Finance Office.  A charitable receipt will be issued for donations of $20 or more. Donations can also be made online at rcav.org/seafarers.

 

Discerning the Voice of God in one’s Prayer: A Silent Retreat  

Friday, Dec 12 at 7pm to Sunday, Dec 14 at 12pm, Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre, Surrey.  Arrive any time between 4pm to 6:30pm. Cost: $179 per person in single occupancy room, $159 per person in shared occupancy room.  Pre-Registration required by Dec 8.  www.rosemaryheights.com/events/discerning-the-voice-of-god-in-ones-prayer-an-introduction.

Sunday bulletin - Solemnity of Christ the King

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Parish News

Solemnity of Christ the King – Nov. 23, 2014

 

 

Extra-Ordinary Ministers for Holy Communion (EMHC)      

We give thanks to our present EMHC whose term of service is completed with the end of this liturgical year.  As the new group will start next Sunday, I ask that you keep them in your prayer.

 

Remembrance Of All Souls  

November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the “All Souls Day Remembrance” envelopes and drop into the collection basket during Mass or return to parish office. One Mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   

Dec 5 (Fri).  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00 am to 7:45 pm. Vocations hour at 6:00 p.m., Benediction at 7:45 p.m. followed by Mass in Cantonese at 8:00 p.m.  Please sign up at the Info Counter.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday

Dec 27, during 5:00 p.m. Mass

Dec 28, during 8:15, 10:00 & 11:45 a.m. Masses

Whether you’re celebrating your wedding anniversary for the 5th year or a multiple of 5 (i.e. 10th, 15th, 20th ... or 50th & above) in 2014, come and join the Renewal of Marriage Vow and receive Blessings from God.  Registration starts now until Dec 7.

 

Year of Hope Christmas Party   

Dec 13 (Sat), 6:30 p.m. at our parish hall.  A joyful evening with live entertainment and gourmet sit-down dinner!  And of course with santa’s coming to our parish.  Tickets are available now.  $20 for adult and $15 for children (age 12 and under) and full time student.  Remember to get your tickets early before they sell out.

 

New Sunday Missal is now available for sale.

 

Mandarin Class 

will start from Dec 6, every Saturday at 2:00-3:00 p.m.at Room C.  Please enroll in advance.

 

CM Voice            

Nov/Dec issue has been printed.  Please pick up at the Info Counter.

 

Project Advance 

Please go online www.rcav.org. for your pledge.

 

“Living with Christ”    

Give yourself or others this perfect gift of faith all year round.  Subscription form for this Canadian daily missal is available at the info counter.

 

Advance English with Soft Skills Program    

will commence on the first week of  November, Wed 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Sat 2:00-4:00 p.m. for grade 3-10.  Please register at parish counter, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Mon - Fri).

 

Archbishop's Annual Mass for Life 

Join Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB for his Annual Mass for life.  Nov 29 (Sat) at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Rosary at 6:30pm, Mass at 7pm.  Reception to follow in the hall.  Donation of finger foods would be appreciated.

 

Aid to the Church in Need Pamphlets  

ACN is an international pontifical organization that has helped the poor and persecuted Church since 1947, focusing much of its support on Christians in the Middle East who are persecuted because of their faith, and where the Church is too poor to fulfill her mission. ACN offers help in the way of shelter, food, medical support and comfort to those in need.  It helps support schooling for refugee children who, without education, may not even dream of a potentially better future.  Pamphlets for Aid to the Church in Need can be found in the information box near the office counter.

 

Making your Will             

Our legal title is “Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver as represented by Canadian Martyrs Parish.”

Thinking of the Seafarers at Christmas 

Please extend an act of God's love to sailors who will be spending their Christmas in Vancouver, away from their families. Christmas gifts are a warm, caring and loving way to make a sailor's loneliness more tolerable.  Tired of shopping?  Just make a cheque out to “Archdiocese of Vancouver,” put “Sailors Gift” on the memo line and we’ll do the shopping for you, bringing a gift to the sailors. Please mail your cheque to 150 Robson Street, c/o Finance Office.  A charitable receipt will be issued for donations of $20 or more. Donations can also be made online at rcav.org/seafarers/

Parish News - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Parish News

2014-11-16  33^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Year of Hope

Through the merits of Jesus Christ and of his Passion, God keeps us in the “hope that does not disappoint.”  Hope is the “sure and steadfast anchor of the soul ... that enters ... where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf.”  Hope is also a weapon that protects us in the struggle of salvation: “Let us ... put on the breastplate of faith and charity, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.”  It affords us joy even under trial: “Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation.”

          ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1820)

 

Remembrance Of All Souls  

November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the “All Souls Day Remembrance” envelopes and drop into the collection basket during Mass or return to parish office. One Mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

Study Week   

Fr. Paul will attend the annual study week from Nov 17 to 21.  We thank Frs. Francis and Raymond Luis to help us in the daily Mass.  Please continue to pray for your priests.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday

Dec 27, during 5:00 p.m. Mass

Dec 28, during 8:15, 10:00 & 11:45 a.m. Masses

Whether you’re celebrating your wedding anniversary for the 5th year or a multiple of 5 (ie 10th, 15th, 20th ... or 50th & above) in 2014, come and join the Renewal of Marriage Vow and receive Blessings from God.  Registration starts now until Dec 7.

 

Home Mission        

The second collection this week is to support the Catholic missions.  Please be generous.

 

Year of Hope Christmas Party   

Dec 13 (Sat), 6:30 p.m. at our parish hall.  A joyful evening with live entertainment and gourmet sit-down dinner!  And of course with santa’s coming to our parish.  Tickets are available now.  $20 for adult and $15 for children (age 12 and under) and full time student.  Remember to get your tickets early before they sell out.

 

Mandarin Class 

will start from Dec 6, every Saturday at 2:00-3:00 p.m.at Room C.  Please enroll in advance.

 

Project Advance 

Please go online www.rcav.org. for your pledge.

 

“Living with Christ”    

Give yourself or others this perfect gift of faith all year round.  Subscription form for this Canadian daily missal is available at the info counter.

 

New Sunday Missal  

is now available for sale.

 

Advance English with Soft Skills Program    

will commence on the first week of  November, Wed 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Sat 2:00-4:00 p.m. for grade 3-10.  Please register at parish counter, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Mon - Fri).

 

Musical - Right Here Write Now   

On Nov 16, 2:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. at River Rock & Nov 29 in Surrey.  Ticket prices $25 and $40.  Visit rightherewritenow.com for more info.  Proceeds of this benefit go to St. Paul Parish, St. Matthew Church and ANCOP.

 

Archbishop's Annual Mass for Life 

Join Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB for his Annual Mass for life.  Nov 29 (Sat) at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Rosary at 6:30pm, Mass at 7pm.  Reception to follow in the hall.  Donation of finger foods would be appreciated.

 

Making your Will     

Our legal title is “Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver as represented by Canadian Martyrs Parish.”

Bioethics from a Roman Catholic Perspective  

Speaker: Moira McQueen, PhD, of Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute.  Nov 21(Fri) from 7-9pm and Nov 22 (Sat) from 10-3pm, St. Joseph the Worker, Richmond. For more info, please contact 604-448-4525 or email stjw.adultformation@rcav.org or sjwaff@gmail.com.

 

Conference: More of the Holy Spirit and Deeper Conversion   

Taught by Sr. Anne Shields, Nov 22 (Sat), from 9:30am-4pm, St. Mary's Parish.  Tickets: $10, refreshments included. For more information, visit www.stmarysvancouver.ca or contact 604-435-9611 ext. 0.

 

2014-11-9 Sunday Bulletin

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Sunday Bulletin

2014-11-9 Dedication of Lateran Basilica

 

Remembrance Of All Souls  

November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the “All Souls Day Remembrance” envelopes and drop into the collection basket during Mass or return to parish office. One Mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday

Dec 27, during 5:00 p.m. Mass

Dec 28, during 8:15, 10:00 & 11:45 a.m. Masses

Whether you’re celebrating your wedding anniversary for the 5th year or a multiple of 5 (ie 10th, 15th, 20th ... or 50th & above) in 2014, come and join the Renewal of Marriage Vow and receive Blessings from God.

Registration starts from Nov 8 - Dec 7.

 

Home Mission        

The second collection next week (Nov 15 & 16) is to support the Catholic missions.  Please be generous.

 

Parish Pastoral Council   

will be held on Nov 14 (Fri) 7:30 p.m. 

Each parish group is advised to send at least one member to the meeting.

 

Year of Hope Christmas Party   

Dec 13 (Sat), 6:30 p.m. at our parish hall.  A joyful evening with live entertainment and gourmet sit-down dinner! 

And of course with santa’s coming to our parish. 

Tickets will be available from Nov 15.  $20 for adult and $15 for children (age 12 and under) and full time student. 

Remember to get your tickets early before they sell out.

 

Project Advance 

Please go online www.rcav.org. for your pledge.

 

“Living with Christ”    

Give yourself or others this perfect gift of faith all year round. 

Subscription form for this Canadian daily missal is available at the info counter.

 

New Sunday Missal  

is now available for sale.

 

Advance English with Soft Skills Program    

will commence on the first week of  November, Wed 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Sat 2:00-4:00 p.m. for grade 3-10. 

Please register at parish counter, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Mon - Fri).

 

May the souls of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God,

rest in peace.

 

Musical - Right Here Write Now   

On Nov 16, 2:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. at River Rock & Nov 29 in Surrey.  Ticket prices $25 and $40. 

Visit rightherewritenow.com for more info. 

Proceeds of this benefit go to St. Paul Parish, St. Matthew Church and ANCOP.

 

Archbishop's Annual Mass for Life 

Join Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB for his Annual Mass for life. 

Nov 29 (Sat) at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Rosary at 6:30pm, Mass at 7pm. 

Reception to follow in the hall.  Donation of finger foods would be appreciated.

 

Making your Will     

Our legal title is “Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver as represented by Canadian Martyrs Parish.”

Bioethics from a Roman Catholic Perspective  

Learn about reproductive issues and stem cell therapies, end-of-life issues, euthanasia, assisted dying, health-care directives. Speaker: Moira McQueen, PhD, of Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute. 

Nov 21(Fri) from 7-9pm and Nov 22 (Sat) from 10-3pm, St. Joseph the Worker, Richmond.

For more information, please contact 604-448-4525 or email stjw.adultformation@rcav.org or sjwaff@gmail.com.

 

Conference: More of the Holy Spirit and Deeper Conversion   

Taught by Sr. Anne Shields, Nov 22 (Sat), from 9:30am-4pm, St. Mary's Parish. 

Tickets: $10, refreshments included.

For more information, visit www.stmarysvancouver.ca or contact 604-435-9611 ext. 0.

 

Vocation Live-In    

for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at Seminary of Christ the King, Mission. 

Friday, Nov 14 to Sunday, Nov 16. 

For more information, contact 604-826-8715.

 

Parish Secretary

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church

5771 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B.C. V7C 1E8

Tel: 604-272-5563   Fax: 604-272-5564

 

All Souls’ Day - Nov 2, 2014 Parish News

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church - Parish News       

All Souls' Day - Nov 2, 2014

 

Year of Hope

"Remember our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection, and welcome them into the light of your face." ~ Eucharistic Prayer No. 2

 

Remembrance Of All Souls  

November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the "All Souls Day Remembrance" envelopes and drop into the collection basket during Mass or return to parish office. One Mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

Peter's Pence        

The second collection this Sunday (Nov 02) is for the charitable work of the Holy See.  Visit vatican.va for its history.  Please be generous.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  

Nov 07 (Fri).  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00 am to 7:45 pm.  Vocations hour at 6:00 p.m., Benediction at 7:45 p.m. 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 p.m.  Prayer intentions will be offered in the Mass.

 

Parish Pastoral Council   

will be held on Nov 14 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.  Each parish group is advised to send at least one member to the meeting.

 

Christmas Dinner Party   

Our parish will host it on  Dec 13 (Sat).  Please mark your calendar.

 

Project Advance 

Please go online www.rcav.org. for your pledge.

 

"Living with Christ"    

Give yourself or others this perfect gift of faith all year round.  Subscription form for this Canadian daily missal is available at the info counter.

 

Advance English with Soft Skills Program    

will commence on the first week of  November, Wed 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Sat 2:00-4:00 p.m. for grade 3-10.  Please register at parish counter, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Mon - Fri).

 

Rest in Peace - Linda Hu

 

Making your Will     

Our legal title is "Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver as represented by Canadian Martyrs Parish."

Bioethics from a Roman Catholic Perspective  

Learn about reproductive issues and stem cell therapies, end-of-life issues, euthanasia, assisted dying, health-care directives. Speaker: Moira McQueen, PhD, of Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute.  Nov 21(Fri) from 7-9pm and Nov 22 (Sat) from 10-3pm, St. Joseph the Worker, Richmond. For more information, please contact 604-448-4525 or email stjw.adultformation@rcav.org or sjwaff@gmail.com.

 

Conference: More of the Holy Spirit and Deeper Conversion   

Taught by Sr. Anne Shields, Nov 22 (Sat), from 9:30am-4pm, St. Mary's Parish.  Tickets: $10, refreshments included. For more information, visit www.stmarysvancouver.ca or contact 604-435-9611 ext. 0.

 

Annual Mass for Deceased Clergy and Religious   

Nov 6 (Thu) 12:10 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral.  All are welcome.

 

Silent Live-In Retreat  

for women interested in Discerning a call to Religious Life.  Nov 7 (Fri),7:00  p.m.   to Nov 9 (Sun), 3:30 p.m..  For info or to register contact Sr. Denece 604-985-4872 (dbillesberger@shaw.ca).

 

Vocation Live-In    

for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life, at Seminary of Christ the King, Mission.  Friday, Nov 14 to Sunday, Nov 16.  For more information, contact 604-826-8715.

 

Man Alive  

Man Alive is back. This year it's an evening model, short and sweet. Join the Archbishop, 30 priests, and 800 other men, Friday, Nov 7, at St. Patrick's Parish in Vancouver, 7:30 pm start, for a powerful evening with speaker Matt Fradd.  Tickets are $10 and available at www.rcav.org/manalive.

 

Musical - Right Here Write Now   

On Nov 16, 2:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. at River Rock & Nov 29 in Surrey.  Ticket prices $25 and $40.  Visit rightherewritenow.com for more info.  Proceeds of this benefit go to St. Paul Parish, St. Matthew Church and ANCOP.

 

Parish Secretary

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church

5771 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B.C. V7C 1E8

Tel: 604-272-5563   Fax: 604-272-5564

 

Parish News 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Oct 26, 2014

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church - Parish News       

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Oct 26, 2014

 

Remembrance Of All Souls  

November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the All Souls Day Remembrance" envelopes and drop into the collection basket during Mass or return to parish office. One Mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

Peter's Pence        

The second collection next Sunday ( Nov 02) is for the charitable work of the Holy See. 

Visit vatican.va for its history.  Please be generous.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  

Nov 07 (Fri).  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00 am to 7:45 pm.  Vocations hour at 6:00 p.m., Benediction at 7:45 p.m. 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 p.m. 

Prayer intentions will be offered in the Mass.

 

Project Advance 

Please go online www.rcav.org. for your pledge.

 

White Ribbon Against Pornography Campaign   

Our Parish's Catholic Women's League (Chinese & English) will be promoting this campaign this week.  Please support the National Campaign by signing your name and address on the Petition Form.  Forms will be sent to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.  Parishioners are also encouraged to wear white ribbons to support this Campaign.

 

"Living with Christ"

Give yourself or others this perfect gift of faith all year round.  Subscription form for this Canadian daily missal is available at the info counter.

 

Advance English with Soft Skills Program    

will commence on the first week of  November, Wed 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Sat 2:00-4:00 p.m. for grade 3-10. 

Please register at parish counter, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Mon - Fri).

 

Congratulation to the Newly Bapitzed

Priscilla Chi Lam Mok

Samantha San Yin Yuen

 

All Saints Day (Nov 01)

St. John XXIII

St. John Paul II

Bl. Paul VI

Pray for us

 

Rest in Peace

George S.Y. Ho 

Angela Cheung

 

Annual Mass for Deceased Clergy and Religious   

Nov 6 (Thu) 12:10 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral.  All are welcome.

 

Hallowtide Triduum  

All Hallows' (Saints) Eve begins a three-day candlelight vigil, Oct 31 (Fri) at 7pm.  Join your community in prayer and help us light up the Gardens of Gethsemani cemetery with a three-day prayer vigil for those who have gone before us.  All Souls' Vigil Mass with Archbishop Miller, Nov 1 (Sat) at 7pm.  All Souls' Day Mass, Nov 2 (Sun) at 2 pm.  Candles to be placed on your loved ones grave are available at rccav.org/candles or available for purchase on site at the office or chapel, 604-531-2141.

 

Third Annual Archbishop's Dinner  

Oct 28 (Tue), dinner 7pm, Hyatt Regency, Vancouver.  Tickets $150 per person.  For tickets visit rcav.org/dinner2014.

 

Silent Live-In Retreat  

for women interested in Discerning a call to Religious Life.  Nov 7 (Fri),7:00  p.m.   to Nov 9 (Sun), 3:30 p.m..  For info or to register contact Sr. Denece 604-985-4872 (dbillesberger@shaw.ca).

 

Man Alive  

Man Alive is back. This year it's an evening model, short and sweet. Join the Archbishop, 30 priests, and 800 other men, Friday, Nov 7, at St. Patrick's Parish in Vancouver, 7:30 pm start, for a powerful evening with speaker Matt Fradd.  Tickets are $10 and available at www.rcav.org/manalive.

 

Musical - Right Here Write Now   

On Nov 16, 2:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. at River Rock & Nov 29 in Surrey.  Ticket prices $25 and $40.  Visit rightherewritenow.com for more info.  Proceeds of this benefit go to St. Paul Parish, St. Matthew Church and ANCOP.

 

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (World Mission Sunday)-Bulletin

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Bulletin

Oct. 19, 2014 29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time (World Mission Sunday)

 

World Mission Sunday  

This Sunday, we are reminded of our mission to pray and work for the Evangelization of Nations. The national collection today is given to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith which distributes the funds to every mission bishop to assist in the day-to-day expenses of operating the diocese as well as special projects, such as building churches/chapels, healthcare clinics, and training and support catechists.  It is the responsibility of all believers to spread the Gospel and share in the mission of the Church.

 

Year of Hope

“When God reveals Himself and calls him, man cannot fully respond to the divine love by his own powers.  He must hope that God will give him the capacity to love Him in return and to act in conformity with the commandments of charity.  Hope is the confident expectation of divine blessing and the beatific vision of God.”

~ Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church (#2090)

 

REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SOULS  

November is the month to remember all our departed family members, brothers & sisters and friends.  Please pick the “All Souls Day Remembrance” envelopes and drop into the collection basket during Mass or return to parish office. One Mass per envelope will be offered except indicated.

 

ROSARY MONTH  

You are invited to say Rosary together in October. Please come 25 minutes before every Sunday Masses (except 8:15 a.m.)

 

Fr. Paul  

will be off to attend a Convention in Lima, Peru from Oct 23, and return on Nov 5.  We thank again for Frs. Chang and Chiang for their extra help during this time.

 

Project Advance 

Please go online www.rcav.org. for your pledge.

 

Advance English with Soft Skills Program    

will commence on the first week of  November, Wed 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Sat 2:00-4:00 p.m. for grade 3-10.  Please register at parish counter, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Mon - Fri).

 

White Ribbon Against Pornography Campaign   

Our Parish’s Catholic Women’s League (Chinese & English) will be promoting this campaign on Oct 25th & 26th (Sat & Sun).  Please support the National Campaign by signing your name and address on the Petition Form.  Forms will be sent to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.  Parishioners are also encouraged to wear white ribbons to support this Campaign.

 

Annual Mass for Deceased Clergy and Religious   

Nov 6 (Thu) 12:10 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral.  All are welcome.

 

National Pro-Life Conference 2014: Loving Life Now

Come and join us at Delta Hotel, Richmond, from  Oct 23 (Thu) to Oct 25 (Sat) for it.  This is co-sponsored by LifeCanada and other provincial prolife groups. www.lifecanada.org/services/national-conferences.

 

Hallowtide Triduum  

All Hallows' (Saints) Eve begins a three-day candlelight vigil, Oct 31 (Fri) at 7pm.  Join your community in prayer and help us light up the Gardens of Gethsemani cemetery with a three-day prayer vigil for those who have gone before us.  All Souls' Vigil Mass with Archbishop Miller, Nov 1 (Sat) at 7pm.  All Souls' Day Mass, Nov 2 (Sun) at 2 pm.  Candles to be placed on your loved ones grave are available at rccav.org/candles or available for purchase on site at the office or chapel, 604-531-2141.

 

Third Annual Archbishop's Dinner  

Oct 28 (Tue), dinner 7pm, Hyatt Regency, Vancouver.  Tickets $150 per person.  For tickets visit rcav.org/dinner2014.

 

Silent Live-In Retreat  

for women interested in Discerning a call to Religious Life.  Nov 7 (Fri),7:00  p.m.   to Nov 9 (Sun), 3:30 p.m..  For info or to register contact Sr. Denece 604-985-4872 (dbillesberger@shaw.ca).

 

Man Alive  

Man Alive is back. This year it's an evening model, short and sweet. Join the Archbishop, 30 priests, and 800 other men, Friday, Nov 7, at St. Patrick's Parish in Vancouver, 7:30 pm start, for a powerful evening with speaker Matt Fradd.  Tickets are $10 and available at www.rcav.org/manalive.

 

Awaken My Spirit O Lord!  

Community of the Risen Lord Vancouver prayer group hosting a spiritual deepening retreat by Lalith Perera and CRL team from Sri Lanka.  Wednesday, Oct 22, from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, St. Joseph The Worker Church, Richmond.  Register by contacting Ashanti 604-526-9910.