Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 18, 2013
Joining the faith Journey
Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2013-2014
RCIA is a process involving various steps (rites) and stages that lead adults into full communion with the Catholic Church.
This process is for:
1) Unbaptized adult who wants to become a Catholic,
2) Adult baptized at non-Catholic church who wants to become a Catholic,
3) Baptized adult Catholic who wants to receive First Communion and/or 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. Parents have obligation to send their baptized children to receive faith formation and sacraments.
YFFP High school PREP (YFFP) is accepting registrations for this coming school year. Volunteers facilitators are also needed.
Registration forms are available at the Info Counter.
Summer Sale It was held successful. Thanks to our committee members, all volunteers, gifts donors, table renters and participants.
The Great Adventure - Book of James (Pearls for Wise Living) Class will start on Sep 13 every Friday evenings till end of December (11 sessions). $35 for workbook. Please register after Mass.
Viva Italia - Our Lady Queen of Martyrs-CWL Annual Cultural Night Please join us on Oct 5 (Sat) 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. at our parish hall. All proceeds will go to the rectory and to support the chosen charitable organization around the world and Canada. Tickets $25. Sponsorship is always welcome.
CM Voice Insights on bible? Experience of faith? Share them with your fellow parishioners. Please send your articles to the parish office.
Project Advance 339 gifts totaling $154,152 (91.75%) has been raised. Thank you for your support. Please go online www.rcav.org for direct pledge.
Kingsley Tam – RIP
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.” will be held from Aug 30 to Sep 2 (Fri-Mon) at Charis Camp in Chilliwack. Welcome young adults aged 17 - 35. Please visit www.wccclc.ca or contact Ada Chu (604-726-9295/ wccclc.info@gmail.com).
Salt & Light TV A fundraising Gala Dinner “Taste and See” 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.
Shining a Light on the Darkness of Elder Abuse Estimated that between 4% - 10% of Canadian seniors experience some form of abuse. Catholic Health Association of BC’s annual conference at Executive Plaza Hotel, Coquitlam on Sep 19 (Thu) will address this problem. Mass at 9 am celebrated by Archbishop Miller. Registration $140. All are welcome, information/registration, go online www.chabc.bc.ca.
St. Patrick Regional Secondary School Admissions is now accepting applications for Grade 8 to 12 for Sep 2013. Applications forms are available at school office or call 604-874-6422 or visit www.stpats.bc.ca.
Cultivating Inner Beauty Catholic Ladies Retreat at Loon Lake Retreat Centre from Sep 14 & 15 (Sat & Sun). Guest speaker Heather Khym. Activities include crafts, canoeing, stretching, relaxing class and dancercise. Registration fee $159 per person includes meals, accommodation, and activities. Contact Cathy Piche mcpiche@telus.net for more info or call St. Luke’s Parish at 604-465-5383.
Same-sex Attraction If you or your child is struggling with same-sex attraction and want confidential help, call Courage/Encourage at 604-916-6192 or email: vancouvercourage1@live.ca or encourage-in-bc@live.ca.
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