Friday 26 July 2013

English Bulletin - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 28, 2013

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      Aug 2 (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.

 

Welcome      Please extend our warm welcome to Sr. Herminia Cosico, Fdcc to our parish.

 

“Be Strong, Be Wise, Be faithful”  Annual Summer Live-In Retreat will be held by Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community for youth and young adults ages 13-28 years old from Aug 2-4 (Fri-Sun) at Aldcez Gardens Retreat House in Ladner.  Inspiring speakers include Clayton Imoo, Director, Office of Youth Ministry from the diocese, worship, Holy Mass, outdoor activities, games and lots of great food. Cost $50 each, space is limited, please register early.

 

Joining the faith Journey

 

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2013-2014

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

 

In Cantonese          from Sep 11 (Wednesday)          7-9 p.m.

In English                from Sep 12  (Thursday)              7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin           from Sep 14  (Saturday)              3-5 p.m.

 

PREP           Children Catechism PREP in English Classes for Gr. 1-7 will begin from Sep 11 (every Wednesday) from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

 

YFFP High school PREP (YFFP) is accepting registrations for this coming school year.  Early bird registration deadline is on Aug 4.  Volunteers facilitators are also needed (prefer those who have attended The Great Adventure Bible Study series or The Teen Timeline T3).

 

Registration forms are available at the Info Counter.

 

Catechists     Vacancy available for our English RCIA.  Please contact Fr. Paul.

 

Project Advance  328 gifts totaling $151,723 (90.31%) has been raised.  Thank you for your support.  Go online www.rcav.org for direct pledge.

 

Summer Sale    Coming on Aug 17.  Donation of new items is welcome.  Rental tables are available at $25.

 

Catholic Movie  - Chiara and Francesco (St. Clare and St. Francis)  Reflection on the life of St. Francis.  Learn to live a life of obedience and follow God’s will.  Aug 17 (Sat) 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in Room A & B.

 

Respect to God in Liturgy

 

1.       Proper dress for Mass.

2.       Say prayer slowly from the heart.

3.       Say “Amen” in receiving Holy Eucharist.

4.       Please keep a prayerful environment.

5.       Do not leave your seat during Gospel and Homily.

6.       No food or drinks inside Children’s Room and guide your children in attending Mass.

 

Congratulations to our Newly Weds ~ Francis Chan & Mary Chen

 

Archdiocesan Summer Institute   Nourish your soul, explore your faith, develop ministry leaders on Aug 24 (Sat) at Holy Cross Secondary School, Surrey from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost $35 includes lunch.  visit www.rcav.org/oc/summer.

 

Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp 2013   “For All I Trust Him.” The annual spiritual retreat will be held from Aug 30 to Sep 2 (Fri-Mon) at Charis Camp in Chilliwack.  Welcome young adults aged 17 – 35. “Dig up the roots of their faith so that they may grow and launch out into the world”.  Please visit www.wccclc.ca or contact Ada Chu (604-726-9295/ wccclc.info@gmail.com).

 

Marriage Encounter Weekend      for couples married in the Catholic Church sponsored by Bukas Loob sa Diyos.  Conducted by Fr. Augustine Obiwumma at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre on Aug 9-11.  Call  Franco or Remy 604-274-7036 or email frtan@shaw.ca

 

With Love & Faith - Concert of the Singing Priests from Talibon, Bohol, Philippines          Aug 7 (Wed) at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Burnaby and Aug 8 (Thu) at St. Andrew Parish, Van.  Tickets $10 each, call Lilet 604-439-7539 or Rupe 778-863-1734.

 

Marian Pilgrimage   Annual Marian Pilgrimage to Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on Aug 17 (Sat) at Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission.  Confessions at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 1:00 p.m. with Archbishop Miller, pilgrimage at 2:30 p.m. then picnic.  Interested visit www.rcav.org/2013pilgrimage.

 

Salt & Light TV          Canadian Catholic TV is now offering Free View till Aug 19 for exclusive coverage of Rio World Youth Day in Shaw 160, Telus 159.    Fundraising Gala Dinner in helping the Catholic media ministry into the US and Mexico will be held on Sep 6 (Fri) at Italian Cultural Centre, Van.  Ticket at $80 each.  Call 604-771-2975.

Friday 19 July 2013

English Bulletin - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 14, 2013

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      Aug 2 (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.

 

"Be Strong, Be Wise, Be faithful"  Annual Summer Live-In Retreat will be held by Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community for youth and young adults ages 13-28 years old from Aug 2-4 (Fri-Sun) at Aldcez Gardens Retreat House in Ladner.  Inspiring speakers include Clayton Imoo, Director, Office of Youth Ministry from the diocese, worship, Holy Mass, outdoor activities, games and lots of great food.  Cost $50 each, space is limited, registration starts this week.

 

Joining the faith Journey

 

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2013-2014

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

 

In Cantonese          from Sep 11 (Wednesday)          7-9 p.m.

In English      from Sep 12  (Thursday)    7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin from Sep 14  (Saturday)    3-5 p.m.

 

 

PREP Children Catechism PREP in English Classes for Gr. 1-7 will begin from Sep 11 (every Wednesday) from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

 

Registration forms are available at the Info Counter.

 

Vacation       Check Mass time on www.masstimes.org.

 

CM Voice                Jul and Aug issue has been printed.  Please pick one at the Info Counter.

 

Project Advance

 

*         Parish goal: $168,000, of which $42,000 goes to the Archdiocese and $126,000 for parish debt payment.

*         Suggestion: $432 for each family, or $36/month for 12 months.

Take a pamphlet and return to parish office; or go online www.rcav.org.To date, 328 gifts totaling $151,723 (90.31%). 

 

Thank you for your support.

 

Congratulations to our Newly Weds

Pak Lim Lam & Jessica Lomotan Dianko

Summer Sale    Coming on Aug 17.  Donation of new items is welcome.  Rental tables are available at $25.

 

Respect to God in Liturgy

 

1.       Proper dress for Mass.

2.       Say prayer slowly from the heart.

3.       Say "Amen" in receiving Holy Eucharist.

4.       Do not leave your seat during Gospel and Homily.

5.       Please keep a prayerful environment.

6.       No food or drinks inside Children Room and guide your children in attending Mass.               

 

Archdiocesan Summer Institute   Nourish your soul, explore your faith, develop ministry leaders on Aug 24 (Sat) at Holy Cross Secondary School, Surrey from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost $35 includes lunch.  visit www.rcav.org/oc/summer.

 

Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp 2013   "For All I Trust Him."  The annual spiritual retreat will be held from Aug 30 to Sep 2 (Fri-Mon) at Charis Camp in Chilliwack.  Welcome young adults aged 17 - 35 "Dig up the roots of their faith so that they may grow and launch out into the world".  Please visit www.wccclc.ca or contact Ada Chu (604-726-9295/ wccclc.info@gmail.com).

 

Marriage Encounter Weekend for couples married in the Catholic Church sponsored by Bukas Loob sa Diyos.  The retreat will be conducted by Fr. Augustine Obiwumma at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre on Aug 9-11.  Call  Franco or Remy 604-274-7036 or email frtan@shaw.ca

 

With Love & Faith - Concert of the Singing Priests from Talibon, Bohol, Philippines          Aug 7 (Wed) at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Burnaby and Aug 8 (Thu) at St. Andrew Parish, Van.  Tickets $10 each, call Lilet 604-439-7539 or Rupe 778-863-1734.

 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training       Level 1 Part 1 - A one week formation experience for adults working with children.  Aug 8 - 13, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily except Sunday at St. Jude School, Van.  Call Murita at 604-683-0281 or email ocregistration@rcav.org.

 

Journey through the Scriptures    4 Step Retreat, a couple program and a rally to live life in the Spirit.  Free admission, all are welcome.  Aug 10 & 11 at St. Mary's Parish, Vancouver.  Aug 12 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Burnaby.  Call 604-526-9910 or email munaweeraashanti17@gmail.com, visit www.vccrs.ca.

 

Searching in the Spirit        Annual post-confirmation training event will take place at Camp Jubilee on Aug 19-23.  Welcome all youth ages 12 & 13 who have been confirmed this summer.  Visit www.oyyam.com.

Friday 12 July 2013

English Bulletin - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 14, 2013

 

"Be Strong, Be Wise, Be faithful"  Annual Summer Live-In Retreat will be held by Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community for youth and young adults ages 13-28 years old from Aug 2-4 (Fri-Sun) at Aldcez Gardens Retreat House in Ladner.  Inspiring speakers include Clayton Imoo, Director, Office of Youth Ministry from the diocese, worship, Holy Mass, outdoor activities, games and lots of great food.  Cost $50 each, space is limited, registration starts this week.

 

Camp Son Shine  Thanks to all volunteers in providing our children a wonderful and meaningful summer week.

 

Parish Pastoral Council      will be held this Friday 7:30 p.m.  Each parish group should send at least one member to the meeting.

 

Joining the faith Journey

 

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2013-2014

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

In Cantonese          from Sep 11 (Wednesday)          7-9 p.m.

In English                from Sep 12  (Thursday)              7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin           from Sep 14  (Saturday)              3-5 p.m.

 

PREP Children Catechism PREP in English Classes for Gr. 1-7 will begin from Sep 11 (every Wednesday) from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

Registration forms are available at the Info Counter.

 

Welcome all Visitors            Catholics who bring their non-Catholic friends for Mass are reminded that non-Catholics cannot receive Communion.  They can ask for a blessing instead.

 

Church Landscaping          Volunteers are needed.  Please contact Parish Office.

 

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.

 

Vacation       Check Mass time on www.masstimes.org.

 

CM Voice                Articles welcome.  Share what God inspires you.

 

Summer Sale    Coming on Aug 17.  Donation of new items is welcome.  Rental tables are available at $25.

Project Advance

*         Parish goal: $168,000, of which $42,000 goes to the Archdiocese and $126,000 for parish debt payment.

*         Suggestion: $432 for each family, or $36/month for 12 months.

Take a pamphlet and return to parish office; or go online www.rcav.org.

To date, 327 gifts totaling $151,423 (90.13%). 

Thank you for your support.

 

Catholic TV ads changed lives Was your life, or someone life you know affected by Catholics Come Home Adv?  We love to hear about it, visit www.rcav.org/cch to share or to read how CCH has changed lives.

 

Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp 2013   "For All I Trust Him."  The annual spiritual retreat will be held from Aug 30 to Sep 2 (Fri-Mon) at Charis Camp in Chilliwack.  Welcome young adults aged 17 - 35 "Dig up the roots of their faith so that they may grow and launch out into the world".  Please visit www.wccclc.ca or contact Ada Chu (604-726-9295/ wccclc.info@gmail.com).

 

Healing Our History The Richmond Kairos Committee invites you to attend an important event on Jul 27 (Sat) which is an opportunity for listening, sharing and dialogue with First Nations people.  The event is a lead-up to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission process which is taking place in Vancouver this September.  Please join us on Saturday, July 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Alban Anglican Church in Richmond.  Please register through Sister Cecilia Hudec at 604-272-4779 or hudec@telus.net.

 

Marriage Encounter Weekend for couples married in the Catholic Church sponsored by Bukas Loob sa Diyos.  The retreat will be conducted by Fr. Augustine Obiwumma at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre on Aug 9-11.  Call  Franco or Remy 604-274-7036 or email frtan@shaw.ca

 

With Love & Faith - Concert of the Singing Priests from Talibon, Bohol, Philippines          Aug 7 (Wed) at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Burnaby and Aug 8 (Thu) at St. Andrew Parish, Van.  Tickets $10 each, call Lilet 604-439-7539 or Rupe 778-863-1734.

 

Journey through the Scriptures    Presented by Lalith Perera and the Community of the Risen Lord.  It includes 4 Step Retreat, a couple's program and a rally to live life in the Spirit.  Free admission, all are welcome.  Aug 10 & 11 at St. Mary's Parish, Vancouver.  Aug 12 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Burnaby.  Please call 604-526-9910 or email munaweeraashanti17@gmail.com, visit www.vccrs.ca.

 

Mass at Night          Gather as one in the quiet of the night.  Mass at 9:00 p.m. on 1st Sunday of the month at Immaculate Conception Parish, 3778 West 28th Ave., Van.

Friday 5 July 2013

English Bulletin for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 7, 2013

 

"Be Strong, Be Wise, Be faithful"  Annual Summer Live-In Retreat will be held by Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community for youth and young adults ages 13-28 years old from Aug 2-4 (Fri-Sun) at Aldcez Gardens Retreat House in Ladner.  Dynamic and awe inspiring speakers include Clayton Imoo, Director, Office of Youth Ministry from the diocese, worship, Holy Mass, outdoor activities, games and lots of great food.  Cost $50 each, space is limited, registration starts next week.

 

Camp Son Shine  will start this Monday.     Please remember to bring your child lunch bag. 

 

Parish Pastoral Council    will be held on Jul 19 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.  Each parish group should send at least one member to the meeting.

 

Sr. Beatrice Mak     In appreciation to Sr. Mak for her dedication to our church during all these years, a thanksgiving dinner will be held on Jul 31 (Wed) 6:30 p.m. at Gingeri Restaurant.  Tickets are available at the Parish Office or call William at 604-351-8289.

 

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2013-2014

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

In Cantonese          from Sep 11 (Wednesday)          7-9 p.m.

In English                from Sep 12  (Thursday)              7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin           from Sep 14  (Saturday)              3-5 p.m.

 

PREP Children Catechism PREP in English Classes for Gr. 1-7 will begin from Sep 11 (every Wednesday) from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

Registration forms are available at the Info Counter.

 

Summer Sale    Coming on Aug 17.  Donation of new items is welcome.  Rental tables are available at $25.

 

Welcome all Visitors            Catholics who bring their non-Catholic friends for Mass are reminded that non-Catholics cannot receive Communion.  They can ask for a blessing instead.

 

Church Landscaping          Volunteers are needed.  Please contact Parish Office.

 

Summer Dress Code    Decent wear is the Sunday best.  Coming to church is not going to party, but to offer solemn worship to God.

 

ESL Class  Both beginners and intermediate classes will take the summer leave from Jul 17 to early Sep.

 

Vacation       Check Mass time on www.masstimes.org.

 

CM Voice                Articles welcome.  Share what God inspires you.

 

Project Advance

*         Parish goal: $168,000, of which $42,000 goes to the Archdiocese and $126,000 for parish debt payment.

*         Suggestion: $432 for each family, or $36/month for 12 months.

 

Take a pamphlet and return to parish office; or go online www.rcav.org.

To date, 327 gifts totaling $151,423 (90.13%). 

 

Thank you for your support.

 

Congratulation to Our Newly-Weds ~ Kevin Chan & Janet Sze

 

Catholic TV ads changed lives Was your life, or someone's life you know affected by Catholics Come Home Adv.?  We love to hear about it, visit www.rcav.org/cch to share or to read how CCH has changed lives.

 

Architects of Spiritual Wisdom      One-week course presentation by Dr. Michael Higgins on Thomas Merton and Henri Nouwen.  Jul 8-12 at Vancouver School of Theology.  Registration call Rev. Dr. Patricia at 604-822-9804 or email patdw@vst.edu, visit www.vst.edu.

 

Focolare Movement - ?... you did it to me?(Mt25:40)  Mariapolis 2013 - spirituality of communion, sharing of individual experiences on loving God. Jul 12 - 14 (Fri-Sun) at Trinity Western University, Langley.  Call 604-468-2871 or email ffvancouver@shaw.ca.

 

Be Healed by the Power of God   Mustard Seed Healing Ministry invites you on Jul 13 (Sat) 5:00 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 7455 - 10th Ave. Burnaby.  Info call 604-239-0556.

 

Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp 2013   or All I Trust Him.? Registration has now begun.  The annual spiritual retreat will be held from Aug 30 to Sep 2 (Fri-Mon) at Charis Camp in Chilliwack.  Welcome young adults aged 17 - 35 "Dig up the roots of their faith so that they may grow and launch out into the world".  Please visit www.wccclc.ca or contact Ada Chu (604-726-9295/ wccclc.info@gmail.com).