Friday 25 October 2013

30th ordinary English

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church-Church Bulletin

(30th Sunday in Ordinary time-27 October)

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Nov 1 (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.

 

All Saints - Nov 1     May all the Saints pray for our Church and guide us towards our Heavenly Father.

 

All Souls - Nov 2      May all our faithful departed, especially those being neglected, rest in peace.

 

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.

 

Canadian Addressing Sexual Exploitation          Our Parish’s CWL invite all to support the efforts to fight against the import, export, selling, distributing, access and possessing of child pornography worldwide.  Please join us this Sunday by signing on our ‘Paper Ribbon’ and registration form which you will find at the entrance of the church.  Let our voice be heard.

 

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 on Nov 9 & 10 (Sat & Sun) before or after Mass.

 

Fr. Paul Chu’s 20th Year of Ordination Dinner celebration will be held on Dec 8 (Sun) at Fisherman’s Terrace Restaurant at Aberdeen Centre at 6:30 p.m.  $42 for adult and $32 for children under the age of 12.  Please call William Yeung at 604-351-8289 for tickets.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday        Celebrating your 10th wedding anniversary or a multiple of 5 (ie 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.  Registration starts from Nov 2 to 30.

 

Congratulations to our Newly Baptized

Thomas & Elizabeth Louis,

Christopher Tang & Anthony Ho

 

The Second Annual Archbishop’s Dinner on Oct 30 (Wed) at Hyatt Regency Vancouver (655 Burrard Street, Van.)  Reception at 6 pm followed by dinner.  Tickets $150, proceeds to The Door is Open, a drop-in centre in East Vancouver.  Please contact your parish office or visit www.rcav.org/dinner2013.

 

Inaugural Archdiocesan Women’s Conference will be held on Nov 23 (Sat) at Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. featuring Cheridan Sanders (producer, Salt & Light), Teresa Tomeo (author, syndicated Catholic talk show host) and Theresa Polakovic (founder and executive director, ENDOW).  Details www.rcav.org/womenconference or call 604-443-3220.

 

Meeting Christ Personally in Prayer        Twilight Retreat facilitated by Fr. Elton Fernandes, S.J. on Nov 6 (Wed) 6-8 pm. at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre.  Call 604-576-8802 or email rhrc@rosemaryheights.com.

 

Let Me Love You     Presentation by Christopher West, author, speaker and teacher of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.  Topics on Desire, Design, Destiny at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Surrey on Nov 9 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Miller CSB.  Ticket: $30.and $12(workbook). 

 

Unwrapping the Gift of Faith     in 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.  Call 604-448-4525 or email stjw.adultformation@rcav.org.

 

Is God calling You to be a Priest?

Call Fr. Bryan Duggan, Assistant Vocation Director at 604-443-3254 or visit vocations@rcav.bc.ca or www.rcav.org/vocations.

 

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.

 

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 from Ignatius Press on the life of Mary, mother of Christ.  Nov 16 (Sat), 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium (Pacific Academy, Surrey).  Tickets $15 at door, $12 online ($10 for 15 or more).  Please visit http://holyfamilyvancouver.ca/maryfilm / or contact Fr. Anthony Uy, FSSP.

 

Halloween Candy Collection         Save some for Agape Street Ministry this year.  Please drop off at your parish office or call 604-215-4115.

 

New Section Opens at Gardens of Gethsemani - Free GST Visit www.rcav.org or call 604-531-2141.   Free GST offer before Oct 31.

 

 

English Bulletin - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 27, 2013

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Nov 1 (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.

 

All Saints - Nov 1     May all the Saints pray for our Church and guide us towards our Heavenly Father.

 

All Souls - Nov 2   May all our faithful departed, especially those being neglected, rest in peace.

 

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.

 

Canadian Addressing Sexual Exploitation  Our Parish’s CWL invite all to support the efforts to fight against the import, export, selling, distributing, access and possessing of child pornography worldwide.  Please join us this Sunday by signing on our “Paper Ribbon” and registration form which you will find at the entrance of the church.  Let our voice be heard.

 

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 on Nov 9 & 10 (Sat & Sun) before or after Mass.

 

Fr. Paul Chu’s 20th Year of Ordination Dinner celebration will be held on Dec 8 (Sun) at Fisherman’s Terrace Restaurant at Aberdeen Centre at 6:30 p.m.  $42 for adult and $32 for children under the age of 12.  Please call William Yeung at 604-351-8289 for tickets.

 

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.  Registration starts from Nov 2 to 30.

 

Congratulations to our Newly Baptized    Thomas & Elizabeth Louis, Christopher Tang & Anthony Ho

 

The Second Annual Archbishop’s Dinner on Oct 30 (Wed) at Hyatt Regency Vancouver (655 Burrard Street, Van.)  Reception at 6 pm followed by dinner.  Tickets $150, proceeds to The Door is Open, a drop-in centre in East Vancouver.  Please contact your parish office or visit www.rcav.org/dinner2013.

 

Inaugural Archdiocesan Women’s Conference will be held on Nov 23 (Sat) at Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. featuring Cheridan Sanders (producer, Salt & Light), Teresa Tomeo (author, syndicated Catholic talk show host) and Theresa Polakovic (founder and executive director, ENDOW).  Details www.rcav.org/womenconference or call 604-443-3220.

 

Meeting Christ Personally in Prayer  Twilight Retreat facilitated by Fr. Elton Fernandes, S.J. on Nov 6 (Wed) 6-8 pm. at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre.  Call 604-576-8802 or email rhrc@rosemaryheights.com.

 

Let Me Love You     Presentation by Christopher West, author, speaker and teacher of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.  Topics on Desire, Design, Destiny at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Surrey on Nov 9 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Miller CSB.  Ticket: $30.and $12(workbook). 

 

Unwrapping the Gift of Faith     in 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.  Call 604-448-4525 or email stjw.adultformation@rcav.org.

 

Is God calling You to be a Priest?          Call Fr. Bryan Duggan, Assistant Vocation Director at 604-443-3254 or visit vocations@rcav.bc.ca or www.rcav.org/vocations.

 

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.

 

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 from Ignatius Press on the life of Mary, mother of Christ.  Nov 16 (Sat), 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium (Pacific Academy, Surrey).  Tickets $15 at door, $12 online ($10 for 15 or more).  Please visit http://holyfamilyvancouver.ca/maryfilm / or contact Fr. Anthony Uy, FSSP.

 

Halloween Candy Collection         Save some for Agape Street Ministry this year.  Please drop off at your parish office or call 604-215-4115.

 

New Section Opens at Gardens of Gethsemani - Free GST Visit www.rcav.org or call 604-531-2141.   Free GST offer before Oct 31.

Friday 18 October 2013

English Bulletin - 29th Ordinary

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct 20, 2013

 

World Mission Sunday       Today’s second collection will reach out through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith to the more than two-thirds of the world that has yet to hear the Good News.  Thank you for your generosity.

 

Cardinal Joseph Zen          will visit our parish on Oct 29 (Tue).  Mass in Cantonese at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at parish hall (ticket $10 each) and talk on Sino-Vatican relationship at 7:30 p.m.  All are welcome.

 

White Ribbon of Signatures Campaign   will be promoted by our parish’s Catholic Women’s Leagues (English and Chinese) next Saturday & Sunday.  Please support the national campaign by signing your name and postal code on the ribbon.  The ribbon will be sent to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.

 

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 on Nov 9 & 10 (Sat & Sun) before or after Mass.

 

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      Whether you are celebrating your 10th wedding anniversary or a multiple of 5 (i.e. 15th, 20th... or 50th & above) in 2013, come and 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.  Registration starts from Nov 2 to 30.

 

The Second Annual Archbishop’s Dinner on Oct 30 (Wed) at Hyatt Regency Vancouver (655 Burrard Street, Van.)  Reception at 6 pm followed by dinner.  Tickets $150, proceeds to The Door is Open, a drop-in centre in East Vancouver.  Please contact your parish office or visit www.rcav.org/dinner2013.

 

Is God calling You to be a Priest?          Call Fr. Bryan Duggan, Assistant Vocation Director at 604-443-3254 or visit vocations@rcav.bc.ca or www.rcav.org/vocations.

 

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.

 

Inaugural Archdiocesan Women’s Conference will be held on Nov 23 (Sat) at Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. featuring Cheridan Sanders (producer, Salt & Light), Teresa Tomeo (author, syndicated Catholic talk show host) and Theresa Polakovic (founder and executive director, ENDOW).  Details www.rcav.org/womenconference or call 604-443-3220.

 

Working toward a Sustainable Emerging Earth Community    Facilitated by Cecilia Hudec SC.  In this series of DVD, Mary Evelyn Tucker dialogues with creative thinkers who are drawing upon the story of the Universe to re-envision and create sustainable and mutually enhancing human-Earth relations.  Eco-Cities, Permaculture, Ecological Economics, Sustainable Energy, Healing and Revisioning and Arts and Justice are topics.  Oct 21 - Nov 25 (Mondays) 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Holy Name Parish (4925 Cambie St . Van.) $110 or $20 drop in (scholarship are available).

 

New Universe Story           Thursday night series on New Universe Story on Oct 24 & 31, Nov 7, 14 & 21.  Explore what difference this story has on our relationship with ourselves, God and others.  Facilitated by Srs. Monica & Pamela at the Cenacle (5989 MacKenzie St.) 7-9 p.m.  Please call 604-266-1611 for reservations.

 

Let Me Love You     Presentation by Christopher West, author, speaker and teacher of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.  Topics on Desire, Design, Destiny at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Surrey on Nov 9 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Miller CSB.  Ticket: $30.and $12(workbook). 

 

Unwrapping the Gift of Faith     in St. Joseph the Worker, Richmond, Fr. Philip Chircop SJ, a Retreat Master, 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 beings at 10:00 a.m. and sessions will be repeated in the evening at 7:00 p.m.  Call 604-448-4525 or email stjw.adultformation@rcav.org.

 

Free Tour of Historic St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Westminster  Learn about the Catholic burial tradition, cremation, mausoleum and traditional burial options in a 90 minutes on site tour.  Meet on Nov 3 (Sun) 2:00 p.m. at gate (150 Richmond St.).  No bathrooms on site.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 20, 2013

 

World Mission Sunday       Today’s second collection will reach out through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith to the more than two-thirds of the world that has yet to hear the Good News.  Thank you for your generosity.

 

Cardinal Joseph Zen          will visit our parish on Oct 29 (Tue).  Mass in Cantonese at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at parish hall (ticket $10 each) and talk on Sino-Vatican relationship at 7:30 p.m.  All are welcome.

 

White Ribbon of Signatures Campaign   will be promoted by our parish’s Catholic Women’s Leagues (English and Chinese) next Saturday & Sunday.  Please support the national campaign by signing your name and postal code on the ribbon.  The ribbon will be sent to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.

 

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 on Nov 9 & 10 (Sat & Sun) before or after Mass.

 

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      Whether you are celebrating your 10th wedding anniversary or a multiple of 5 (i.e. 15th, 20th... or 50th & above) in 2013, come and 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.  Registration starts from Nov 2 to 30.

 

Is God calling You to be a Priest?          Call Fr. Bryan Duggan, Assistant Vocation Director at 604-443-3254 or visit vocations@rcav.bc.ca or www.rcav.org/vocations.

 

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.

 

Inaugural Archdiocesan Women’s Conference will be held on Nov 23 (Sat) at Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. featuring Cheridan Sanders (producer, Salt & Light), Teresa Tomeo (author, syndicated Catholic talk show host) and Theresa Polakovic (founder and executive director, ENDOW).  Details www.rcav.org/womenconference or call 604-443-3220.

 

Working toward a Sustainable Emerging Earth Community    Facilitated by Cecilia Hudec SC.  In this series of DVD, Mary Evelyn Tucker dialogues with creative thinkers who are drawing upon the story of the Universe to re-envision and create sustainable and mutually enhancing human-Earth relations.  Eco-Cities, Permaculture, Ecological Economics, Sustainable Energy, Healing and Revisioning and Arts and Justice are topics.  Oct 21 - Nov 25 (Mondays) 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Holy Name Parish (4925 Cambie St . Van.) $110 or $20 drop in (scholarship are available).

 

New Universe Story           Thursday night series on New Universe Story on Oct 24 & 31, Nov 7, 14 & 21.  Explore what difference this story has on our relationship with ourselves, God and others.  Facilitated by Srs. Monica & Pamela at the Cenacle (5989 MacKenzie St.) 7-9 p.m.  Please call 604-266-1611 for reservations.

 

Let Me Love You     Presentation by Christopher West, author, speaker and teacher of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.  Topics on Desire, Design, Destiny at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Surrey on Nov 9 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Miller CSB.  Ticket: $30.and $12(workbook). 

 

Unwrapping the Gift of Faith     in St. Joseph the Worker, Richmond, Fr. Philip Chircop SJ, a Retreat Master, 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 beings at 10:00 a.m. and sessions will be repeated in the evening at 7:00 p.m.  Call 604-448-4525 or email stjw.adultformation@rcav.org.

 

Free Tour of Historic St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Westminster  Learn about the Catholic burial tradition, cremation, mausoleum and traditional burial options in a 90 minutes on site tour.  Meet on Nov 3 (Sun) 2:00 p.m. at gate (150 Richmond St.).  No bathrooms on site.

Friday 11 October 2013

English Bulletin - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 13, 2013

 

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

 

World Mission Sunday     will be held next Sunday.  Through this second collection we reach out through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith to the more than two-thirds of the world that has yet to hear the Good News.  Your prayers and donations will help support churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where the Church is beginning where it is new.  Please be as generous as possible to the collection for the Propagation of the Faith.

 

White Ribbon of Signatures Campaign   Will be promoted by our parish’s Catholic Women’s Leagues (English and Chinese) on Oct 26 & 27 (Sat & Sun).  Please support the national campaign by signing your name and postal code on the ribbon.  The ribbon will be sent to Members of Parliament addressing our concern about the proliferation of internet pornography.

 

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.

 

2014 St. Joseph Sunday Missals   is now available at Gift Shop.

The Second Annual Archbishop’s Dinner   on Oct 30 (Wed) at Hyatt Regency Vancouver (655 Burrard Street, Van.)  Reception at 6 pm followed by dinner.  Tickets $150, proceeds to The Door is Open, a drop-in centre in East Vancouver.  Please contact your parish office or visit www.rcav.org/dinner2013.

 

Infant Memorial Mass on International Day of Pregnancy and Infant Loss  The special Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Parish (2025 Napier St. Van) on Oct 15 (Tue) 7:00 p.m.  Reception to follow at church hall.

 

Catholic Forum  “The Song of Creation: from Genesis to Tolkien” on Oct 15 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church (5251 Joyce Street, Van).  Guest speaker, Dr. C.S. Morrissey from Redeemer Pacific College.  Call Dr. Paul Ungar at  604-558-5696 or email Cathy  ve7cld@shaw.ca.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!Give thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything.”  (Ep 5:20)

 

The New Evangelization     A 13-week DVD presentation and discussion with Dr. Ralph Martin, Dr. Scott Hahn, and Michael Hernon will be held on Oct 15 to Dec 10, every Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hall of St. Augustine’s Parish (2028 West 7th Ave, Van.  More info call 604-733-4182 or email david@david-cummings.com.

 

Annual White Mass for all healthcare providers and their families on Oct 18 (Fri) 7:00 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Church (2028 West 7th Ave., Van.).  Reception to follow, donations at door please.

 

A People of Hope - Prison Ministry             Presented by the Catholic Charities Justice Services.  A volunteer support and development conference takes place on Oct 19 (Sat) at 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Sunday anticipatory Mass at 4:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Kim Parish (10222 - 161st St. Surrey).  Guest speakers: Gerrry Ayotte (Archbishop Representative to Prisons), Dr. Christine Joines (President of Pacific Redeemer College) and Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB.  Lunch provided, please call Blair 778-240-4886.

 

Encourage - Spiritual Support Group          will meet on Oct 20 (Sun) 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, “Madonna Room” (2465 Crown St., Van.)  Encourage is a spiritual support group for family members of those who struggle with same-sex attraction.  For further info call 604-916-6192.

 

You are loved, You are forgiven    Forgiveness is the key factor in living truly successful and happy life.  A workshop at St. Peter’s Church (330 Royal Ave, New Westminster) on Nov 1 & 2 (Fri & Sat) will help each other feel unconditional love and acceptance means.  Register $85, call 778-239-7996 or email milena@mclifecoach.com.  Early bird before Oct 15 $70.

 

Let Me Love You               Presentation by Christopher West, author, speaker and teacher of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.  Topics on Desire, Design, Destiny at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Surrey on Nov 9 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Miller CSB.  Ticket: $30.and $12(workbook). 

 

Unwrapping the Gift of Faith     in St. Joseph the Worker, Richmond, Fr. Philip Chircop SJ, a Retreat Master, 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 beings at 10:00 a.m. and sessions will be repeated in the evening at 7:00 p.m.  For info,  call 604-448-4525 or email stjw.adultformation@rcav.org.

Friday 4 October 2013

English Bulletin - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct 6, 2013

 

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

 

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.

 

Year of Faith will end on Nov 24, 2013, every faithful one is called to keep on praying and spreading the Good News of God.

 

Prayer for Evangelization   "O God, who wills that all should be saved and come to the knowledge of truth, pour out your Spirit upon us and grant that we may respond zealously to your urgent call to lead back to the Church those who have strayed.  Prepare their hearts and minds to be receptive to the saving Gospel of your Son.  Send us as workers to gather in your abundant harvest, so that all your people, obedient to the Word and sustained by the power of the Sacraments, may advance in the way of salvation and love.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen"

 

Congratulations to our Newly Weds ~ Steven Chung & Whitney Ching

 

The Second Annual Archbishop's Dinner on Oct 30 (Wed) at Hyatt Regency Vancouver (655 Burrard Street, Van.)  Reception at 6 pm followed by dinner.  Tickets $150, proceeds to The Door is Open.  Please contact your parish office or visit www.rcav.org/dinner2013.

 

Celebration of Our Catechists in the Archdiocese  A day of highlight and celebrate the ministry of passing on the faith will include Mass with Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB; an Episcopal Blessing for Catechists. Reflection by the Archbishop and more. Holy Rosary Cathedral on Oct 12 (Sat) 10:00 a.m.

 

Serra Fraser Valley West   global lay apostolate for vocations to the priesthood and religious life seeks members from mainly Fraser Valley West & East deaneries.  Parishioners are welcome to the next meeting on Oct 10 (Thu), Mass at 7:30 p.m. and meeting at 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish in Delta (8841, 119th St. Delta).

 

Come and Healed by the Power of God  Mustard Seed Healing Ministry invites you to a healing prayer service on Oct 12 (Sat) 5:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (7455, 10th Ave. Burnaby).  The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed during the entire service and a procession with the Blessed Sacrament will follow.  Be touched by God healing love.  Call 604-239-0556.

 

Infant Memorial Mass on International Day of Pregnancy and Infant Loss  The staff of Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel invite all to a Memorial Mass in remembrance of infants who have passed away.  The special Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Parish (2025 Napier St. Van) on Oct 15 (Tue) 7:00 p.m.  Reception to follow at church hall.

 

Catholic Forum        "The Song of Creation: from Genesis to Tolkien" on Oct 15 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church (5251 Joyce Street, Van).  Guest speaker, Dr. C.S. Morrissey from Redeemer Pacific College.  Info call Dr. Paul Ungar at  604-558-5696 or email Cathy  ve7cld@shaw.ca.

 

Annual White Mass for all healthcare providers and their families on Oct 18 (Fri) 7:00 p.m. at St. Augustine's Church (2028 West 7th Ave., Van.).  Reception to follow, donations at door please.

 

A People of Hope - Prison Ministry         Presented by the Catholic Charities Justice Services.  A volunteer support and development conference takes place on Oct 19 (Sat) at 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Sunday anticipatory Mass at 4:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Kim Parish (10222 - 161st St. Surrey).  Guest speakers: Gerrry Ayotte (Archbishop Representative to Prisons), Dr. Christine Joines (President of Pacific Redeemer College) and Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB.  Lunch provided, please call Blair 778-240-4886.

 

You are loved, You are forgiven    Forgiveness is the key factor in living truly successful and happy life.  You will realize how loved you are which will take you to a new level of self-confidence.  A workshop at St. Peter's Church (330 Royal Ave, New Westminster) on Nov 1 & 2 (Fri & Sat) will help each other feel unconditional love and acceptance means.  Register $85, call 778-239-7996 or email milena@mclifecoach.com.  Early bird before Oct 15 $70.

 

Let Me Love You     Presentation by special guest Christopher West, author, speaker and teacher of John Paul II's Theology of the Body.  Topics on Desire, Design, Destiny at Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Surrey on Nov 9 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Miller CSB.  Ticket: $30.and $12(workbook).  Please refer to notice board.