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.

Friday 29 November 2013

English Bulletin - 1st Sunday of Advent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

First Sunday of Advent – December 1, 2013

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      Dec 6 (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.

 

Moving Forward Together Campaign   As part of a campaign for healing and reconciliation, a special collection for our aboriginal brothers and sisters will be held next Sunday.  Your loving support will help fund ongoing healing and education program to help build a brighter future with aboriginal people within Canada, through the Talitha Khoum Society and St. Kateri Centre in our archdiocese.

 

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 on Dec 15 (Sun) from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the parish hall.  Everyone is welcome.

 

Charity Donation to the Philippines         Thank you for your kind support last week for the donation to the Philippines.  We have collected a total of $13,941.75 which has been sent to Development and Peace for the federal match.  Please continue to pray for the victims.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday        Celebrating your 10th wedding anniversary or a multiple of 5 (i.e.15th, 20th... or 50th & above) in 2013.  Join the Renewal of Marriage Vow and receive blessings of God on Dec 28 (Sat) at 5:00 p.m. Mass or Dec 29 (Sun) at all Sunday Masses.  Please register by this Sunday.

 

Youth Ministry Sunday       This collection today is to assist the work of Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (OYYAM) in providing formation, training and support for youth ministry. Thank you for your generosity in supporting the youth of our parish and archdiocese.

 

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

 

Farewell Mass & Dinner for Bishop-elect Hagemoen  on Dec 8 (Sun) 4:00 p.m. at Holy Name Parish.  Dinner to follow at Vancouver College.

 

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 Dec 13.  Details of an upcoming public forum will be announced.

 

University Mass in honour of Our Lady  Anticipated Sunday Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Dec 7 (Sat), 7:30 p.m.  Confessions start at 6:30 p.m.  Reception to follow.  Mass collection will go to CNEWA Canada for Syria.  Special performance by PraiseTEAM at the reception.

 

Encourage: Spiritual Support Group  helps family members of persons with same-sex attractions.  Monthly meetings on Sunday afternoons.  Please call Fr. William Comerford, Chaplain at 604-916-6192.

 

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.

 

Seafarers during Christmas         Please extend an act of God’s love to sailors who will be spending their Christmas in Vancouver.  Donations of money or gifts are welcome.  Please make cheque payable to Archdiocese of Vancouver, indicated “Sailors Gift”.  For more info, call Fr. John Eason, Port Chaplain at 604-682-6447 ext. 230 or Missions to Seafarers at 604-253-4421 or donate online www.rcav.org/donate.

 

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.  Volunteers are needed for the Extreme Weather Response Program   when temperature dips to 2 degrees or lower.   Volunteers will be called to help supervise the shelter from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Please call Frances Cabahug at 604-786-8981 or email fcabahug@rcav.org for details.

Friday 22 November 2013

English Bulletin - Christ the King

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Christ the King – Nov 24, 2013

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      Dec 6 (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.

 

Collection for the Victims of Typhoon in the Philippines  Nov. 24 (this Sun), a special collection in the Archdiocese will be taken for typhoon relief.  Development and Peace’s Caritas partner in the Philippines will be coordinating distribution of food and shelter for victims of the catastrophe.  Donation can be made by cheque payable to our parish or donate online at www.devp.org.  It is eligible for the matching fund program of the federal government until Dec 9, 2013.

 

Year of Faith Closing and Papal Honours Mass Archbishop Miller will celebrate with a special Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral this Sunday at 2:30 p.m.  In addition, awards from Pope Francis will be given out to men and women in the Archdiocese for unstinting service to the Archdiocese.  Reception to follow.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday        Celebrating your 10th wedding anniversary or a multiple of 5 (i.e. 15th, 20th... or 50th & above) in 2013.  Join the Renewal of Marriage Vow and receive blessings of God on Dec 28 (Sat) at 5:00 p.m. Mass or Dec 29 (Sun) at all Sunday Masses.  Please register by Nov 30.

 

Youth Ministry Sunday (Dec 1)     Assist the work of Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (OYYAM) in providing formation, training and support for youth ministry.   Parishes with active youth ministry programming will receive a rebate from this collection.  Please be generous in supporting the youth of our parish and archdiocese.

 

2014 Donation Envelope    is ready for pick up at the front of courtyard.

 

Perennial Philosophy Classes I: Introduction to Thomistic Philosophy from Nov 28 - Dec 19 (4 Thursday evenings) at Holy Family Parish.  This series of four lectures by Fr. Anthony Uy, FSSP is intended for beginners who would like to learn more about good Philosophy, which is the foundation of solid Theology.  Registration, please call 604-875-8414.

 

Archbishop Annual Mass for Life  on Nov 30 (Sat) 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral.  Rosary at 6:30 p.m.  Donation of finger foods for reception is appreciated.

 

Retreat - A Taste of the Spiritual Exercises  There will be time to reflect on “Where are these obstacles in my relationship with Christ?”, “What is Christ inviting me to choose and do with my life today?” by Fr. Elton Fernandes, SJ on Nov 30 (Sat) 9:30 - 3:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Parish.  $20, register at parish.smark@rcav.org  or call 604-822-4463 ext. 126.

 

Advent Day of Prayer        Nov 30 (Sat) is an opportunity to take some time to shift our attention to the coming liturgical season of ADVENT: A “Coming to” awareness of the mystery of God’s love for us at Cenacle (5989 Mackenzie Street) 9:30 - 4:00 p.m. to spend some prayerful time exploring this mystery.  A simple lunch will be provided.  Suggested offering $50.  Register at 604-266-1611 or monka4@shaw.ca

 

University Mass in honour of Our Lady  anticipated Sunday Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Dec 7 (Sat), 7:30 p.m.  Confessions start at 6:30 p.m.  Reception to follow.  Mass collection will go to CNEWA Canada for Syria.  Special performance by PraiseTEAM at the reception.

 

Thinking of the Seafarers during Christmas       Please extend an act of God’s love to sailor who will be spending their Christmas in Vancouver.  Donations of money or gifts are welcome.  Please make cheque payable to Archdiocese of Vancouver, indicated “Sailors Gift”.  For more info, call Fr. John Eason, Port Chaplain at 604-682-6447 ext. 230 or Missions to Seafarers at 604-253-4421 or donate online www.rcav.org/donate.

 

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.  Volunteers are needed for the Extreme Weather Response program when temperature dips to 2 degrees or lower.   Volunteers will be called to help supervise the shelter from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Please call Frances Cabahug at 604-786-8981 or email fcabahug@rcav.org for details.

 

Free GST offer on Catholic Cemetery Plots, Crypts and Niches       will expire on Nov 29.  Also free guide is available at www.rcav.org/FreePlanningGuide.  For personal tour, please call 604-531-2141.

Friday 15 November 2013

English Bulletin - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Nov 17, 2013

 

Home Mission         The second collection this Sunday is to support the 12 Catholic missions in First Nations communities throughout the Archdiocese and the Apostleship of the Sea serving seafarers who work on ships that visit Vancouver harbour.  Please support.

 

Collection for the Victims of Typhoon in the Philippines  Nov. 24 (next Sun), a special collection in the Archdiocese will be taken for typhoon relief.  Development and Peace's Caritas partner in the Philippines will be coordinating distribution of food and shelter for victims of the catastrophe.  Donation can be made by cheque payable to our parish or donate online at www.devp.org.  It is eligible for the matching fund program of the federal government until Dec 9, 2013.

 

Year of Faith Closing and Papal Honours Mass Archbishop Miller will celebrate with a special Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Nov 24 (Sun) at 2:30 p.m.  In addition, awards from Pope Francis will be given out to men and women in the Archdiocese for unstinting service to the Archdiocese.  Reception to follow.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday        Celebrating your 10th wedding anniversary or a multiple of 5 (i.e. 15th, 20th... or 50th & above) in 2013?  Join the Renewal of Marriage Vow and receive blessings of God on Dec 28 (Sat) at 5:00 p.m. Mass or Dec 29 (Sun) at all Sunday Masses.  Please register by Nov 30.

 

St. Mark's Gospel (2 Vols)  English Comic Edition is available at Gift Shop.  Good for Christmas gift!

 

Clergy Study Week  Fr. Paul will be away for clergy study week from Nov 18 - 22.  Please keep our priests in your prayer.

 

CM Voice      Nov/Dec issue is available at Info Counter.

 

Twilight Retreat: How Do I Pray When I am Suffering?          Facilitated by Fr. Elton Fernandes, S.J.  What do we do with the real pain and confusion of suffering?  The two-hour retreat includes talk, guided prayer and options for continuing prayer in daily life.  Nov 19 (Tue) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre.  Info call 604-876-8802 or email rhrc@rosemaryheights.com.

 

Living the Gospel, a call to Eco-Justice  A partnership program with Canadian Religious Conference will be held on Nov 23 (Sat) from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Holy Name Parish (4925 Cambie Road).  What are the theological and spiritual foundations that call us to action with others?  What does the Christian faith have to say about the issues?  Cost $55.  Please bring lunch.  Register email earthliteracies@gmail.com or call 604-272-4779.

         

Inaugural Archdiocesan Women's Conference

 

Why should you attend?

 

Pope Francis said "The role of women in the Church is not only maternity; the mother of the family, but it's stronger: it is, in fact, the icon of the Virgin, of Our Lady, the one who helps the Church grow!"

 

On Nov 23 (Sat) at Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., you'll have the opportunity to hear from three Catholic women: Teresa Tomeo, Theresa Polakovic and Cheridan Sanders.

 

For more info, see the notice in the bulletin, or visit the archdiocesan website at www.rcav.org/womenconference.

 

Catholic Forum: Salvation and Non-Christians Presentation and discussion with Fr. John Tritschler on Nov 26 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church (5251 Joyce St.).  By donation.  More info visit http://dominicanlaity.ca/forum or call Dr. Paul Ungar 604-588-5696.

 

Perennial Philosophy Classes I: Introduction to Thomistic Philosophy from Nov 28 - Dec 19 (4 Thursday evenings) at Holy Family Parish.  This series of four lectures by Fr. Anthony Uy, FSSP is intended for beginners who would like to learn more about good Philosophy, which is the foundation of solid Theology.  Registration, please call 604-875-8414.

 

Archbishop Annual Mass for Life  on Nov 30 (Sat) 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral.  Rosary at 6:30 p.m.  Donation of finger foods for reception is appreciated.

 

Free GST offer on Catholic Cemetery Plots, Crypts and Niches       will expire on Nov 29.  Also free guide is available at www.rcav.org/FreePlanningGuide.  For personal tour, please call 604-531-2141.

Friday 8 November 2013

English Bulletin 32nd ordinary

 

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church-Church Bulletin

(32nd Sunday in Ordinary time-10 November)

 

 

REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SOULS     November is the month to remember all our departed ones.  Please use the “All Souls Day Remembrance” envelopes. One Mass per envelope will be offered except indicated otherwise.

 

Walk the Talk, Walk with Faith         Our CWL Canadian Martyrs Council will collect men’s jackets, pants and new socks for Kettle Friendship Society.  Please drop off the above items in our Parish before or after Mass.

 

Year of Faith Closing and Papal Honors Mass      Archbishop Miller will celebrate with a special Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Nov 24 (Sun) at 2:30 p.m.  In addition, awards from Pope Francis will be given out to men and women in the Archdiocese for unstinting service to the Archdiocese.  A reception will follow in the Cathedral Hall.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday        Celebrating your 10th wedding anniversary or a multiple of 5 ( i.e. 15th, 20th... or 50th & above) in 2013?  Join the Renewal of Marriage Vow and receive blessings of God on Dec 28 (Sat) at 5:00 p.m. Mass or Dec 29 (Sun) at all Sunday Masses.  Please register by Nov 30.

 

2014 Envelopes     We realize that there are quite a number of unclaimed envelopes each year.  We now post the unclaimed envelope numbers at the notice board.  Please contact parish office to reclaim it this Sunday.  To save money, unclaimed ones will not be printed in 2014.

 

Vocation Live-In     For boys and young men will be held on Nov 15-17 (Fri-Sun) at Seminary of Christ the King, Mission, B.C.  Interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life?  Call 604-826-8715 for more details.

 

Unwrapping the Gift of Faith       at St. Joseph the Worker, Richmond, Fr. Philip Chircop SJ will speak on Faith as Radical Trust on Nov 11, Faith as Fidelity to all our Relationships on Nov 12 and Faith is Looking at Life with Easter Eyes on Nov 13.  The 3-day program begins at 10:00 a.m. and sessions will be repeated in the evening at 7:00 p.m.  Email stjw.adultformation@rcav.org or call 604-448-4525.

Inaugural Archdiocesan Women’s Conference

 

Why should you attend?

 

Pope John Paul II wrote in his Letter to Women: “Thank you, every woman, for the simple fact of being a woman!  Through the insight which is so much a part of your womanhood, you enrich the world’s understanding and help to make human relations more honest and authentic.”

 

Pope Francis: ‘The role of women in the Church is not only maternity; the mother of the family, but it’s stronger: it is, in fact, the icon of the Virgin, of Our Lady, the one who helps the Church grow!” 

 

In short, each and every woman has a place in our Catholic faith, in our Church.  Each woman has something to share with other women: Experience, Insight, Faith, Love.

 

On Nov 23 (Sat) at Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., you’ll have the opportunity to hear from three Catholic women: Teresa Tomeo, Theresa Polakovic and Cheridan Sanders.

 

For more info, see the notice in the bulletin, or visit the archdiocesan website at www.rcav.org/womenconference.

 

Richmond Right to Life Society     The Annual General Meeting of Richmond Right to Life Society will be held on Nov 18 (Mon) at 7:30 p.m. at the Tapestry Church, 9280 No. 2 Road, Richmond.  Guest speaker is John Hof of United For Life BC.

 

Faith in Action      Celebrate the Ecclesial Movements and New Communities at St. Matthew’s Parish, Surrey on Nov 16 (Sat), Mass at 9:00 a.m. by Archbishop followed by testimonies. Cost $15 includes lunch and break.  Register at www.rcav.org/faith-in-action or call 604-683-0281 ext. 229.

 

End the Year of Faith with “Mary of Nazareth”     Holy Family Parish is sponsoring the Vancouver-area premiere of Mary of Nazareth, an epic motion picture on the life of Mary.  Nov 16 (Sat), 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium.  Tickets $15 at door, $12 online ($10 for 15 or more).  Please visit http://holyfamilyvancouver.ca/maryfilm / or contact Fr. Anthony Uy, FSSP.

 

Luke 15 House Fundraiser       Buffet dinner, silent auction, door prized, live entertainment and life changing testimonies.  Nov 15 (Fri) 7:00 at Grace point Community Church (3847 King George Blvd. South Surrey).  Call 604-930-4884 or visit www.luke15house.com.

 

Never Too Early      Free download for “A Catholic Personal Planning Guide” from www.rcav.org/FreePlanningGuide or call 604-531-2141 for details of all Catholic cemeteries in our diocese.

 

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

Chinese Bulletin 32nd Ordinary

加拿大殉道聖人天主堂 堂區通訊

常年期第三十二主日 1110

 

 

追思已亡者      十一月份是悼念已亡者的靈魂。若想為亡者奉獻彌撒,請在諮詢處索取印上「All Souls Day Remembrance」的信封,並在彌撒中放入奉獻籃內或交堂區辦事處。除特別註明外,每信封表示奉獻一台彌撒。

 

坐言起行,活出信德     本堂公教婦女會將於今日彌撒後為Kettle Friendship Society收集男士外衣、長褲及全新襪子。現呼籲各教友踴躍捐獻。

 

『延續信德年三四五』講座        沙爾德聖保祿會的黎淑嫻修女(前香港聖保祿學校/中學校長,現任澳洲修會導師 )將於1116(週六)早上10:15在禮堂主講神修講座,內容包括信仰的三個範疇,四個影響及五個增強方法。歡迎教友出席。

 

信德年結束彌撒      總主教Michael Miller將在1124(主日)下午2:30在聖玫瑰主教座堂主持結束信德年彌撒。隨後有頒發教宗獎狀及茶點。

 

成人慕道班      今週主題:『聖神降臨、教會護慰者及恩寵(5:22)地上的天國─聖教會(創立、特徵、使命)』。歡迎教友旁聽。

 

2014奉獻信封     每年約有數十盒未領取的奉獻信封。為不浪費,現將未領取的信封號碼張貼在壁報板上至今主日。未領回的信封明年將不派發新信封盒。

 

聖物部       新到的「2014每日聖言」帶領你每日讀經及默想,現已有售。

 

堂區聯誼活動

 

早上太極班   逢週二早上10:00-11:00

晚間太極班   逢週一晚上7:30-8:30

電腦興趣班   逢週二早上10:00-11:00(1112日放假)

手穴按摩班   逢週四晚上7:30-9:30 (117-28日)

中國文學       逢週四早上10:30-12:00

 

善別會         善別會於本年四月成立。該會主要是協助在本堂舉行守靈及殯葬彌撒的教友或其親人安排有關事宜,以愛主侍主的精神帶給亡者安息,家屬安慰。

 

平安書         如有意將本堂列入閣下之平安書內,本堂在法律文件上的名稱是"Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver as represented by Canadian Martyrs Parish"。詳情請與神父聯絡。

 

聖家主日─慶祝結婚周年及降福          將於聖家主日(122829)在各台彌撒中,夫婦重宣婚姻盟誓及接受上主的祝福;歡迎凡於2013年慶祝5年或10年遞增結婚周年 (101520周年...50周年或以上的夫婦,請由現在至30日前到堂區辦事處登記。

 

首屆教區婦女會議          將於1123(週六)在溫哥華會展中心舉行。早上8:30至下午5:30。屆時有鹽與光製作人Cheridan Sanders,天主教會談主持人Teresa TomeoENDOW的創辦人Theresa Polakovic主講。詳情請到www.rcav.org/womenconference或查詢604-443-3220

 

聖召生活營         為有興趣了解聖召的男教友而設。1115日至17(週五至主日)MissionSeminary of Christ the King舉行。有意請電604-826-8715得知詳情。

 

打開恩賜          由耶穌會退省大師Fr. Philip ChircopSt. Joseph the Worker教堂主持。1111日講解「信德是完全的信任」,1112日講解「信德是忠貞的關係」,1113日講解「信德是以基督復活的視線看生命」。為期三日的講座,分別在早上10時及晚上7時重講。歡迎教友參加,請電604-448-4525或電郵stjw.adultformation@rcav.org

 

納匝肋人瑪利亞        以一套講述聖母的影片來結束今年的信德年。1116(週六)下午3時及晚上7時在Chandos Pattison Auditorium (Pacific Academy, Surrey)舉行。請到http://holyfamilyvancouver.ca/maryfilmmaryfilm@holyfamilyvancouver.ca或電Fr. Anthony Uy, FSSP查詢。門票$15,網購$12 (15張以上$10)

 

嘉諾撒校友會2013週年聖誕晚宴          定於1214(週六)晚上6:00在列治文釣魚台海鮮酒家舉行。每位$45。歡迎各校友參加並攜帶罐頭食品捐助食物銀行。報名截止日期1129日。請電Beatrice Yeung604-760-8907

 

俄羅斯、波羅的海三國朝聖學習體驗團               溫哥華嘉諾撒校友會主辦,行程包括「慈悲之城」耶穌向聖傅天娜顯現的修院。201452日出發 (12)。請聯絡Grace Mo 604-231-6038或電郵gracem@charmingholidays-yvr.com1228日截止報名。

 

煉靈          願諸眾煉靈,得享安息,及永光照之。

 

未雨綢繆         www.rcav.org/FreePlanningGuide可免費下載"A Catholic Personal Planning Guide"或致電604-531-2141查詢有關教區墓地資料。