Thursday 30 October 2014

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

 

Thursday 23 October 2014

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.

 

Friday 17 October 2014

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

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Bulletin

Oct. 19, 2014 29th 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.

Friday 10 October 2014

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bulletin

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church-Bulletin

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct. 12, 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.

 

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: Evangelization of Nations  

Next Sunday, Oct 19. This national collection 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.

 

Support for Christians of the Holy Land     

Please consider taking a look at the religious olive wood carvings displayed outside the church this weekend.  These articles are hand crafted by the Christians of the Holy land who are seeking your support to assist them in staying rooted in the land of Christ.

 

Hall & Rooms USERS  

Please remember to close all windows and put back tables & chairs in a way as shown in the layout after use. Please keep the room clean and nothing should be posted up on walls or glasses.  Only whiteboard marker is allowed when using the white board, all other markers are forbidden.

 

Project Advance 

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

 

Life in the Spirit Seminar   

Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Oct 14 to Nov 25, St. Paul’s, Richmond.  Free, please pre-register by contacting 604-957-8227. 

 

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.

 

Eastern Catholic Churches   

Evening talks by Fr. Richard Soo, SJ in Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

1.       Oct 22          Catholicism’s Best Kept Secret: The 21 Eastern Catholic Churches.

2.       Oct 29          Icons: Windows to Heaven.

Cost $25 each.  Pre-registration required.

Visit www.rosemaryheights.com or call 604-576-8802.

 

 

 

Friday 3 October 2014

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time-bulletin

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church

Parish News  27th Sunday in Ordinary Time      Oct 05, 2014

 

Year of Hope

It is our hope in the Lord that strengthens us and helps us walk through the vale of death.

“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young man stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:30-31)

 

ROSARY MONTH   

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

 

Opening for Parish Office Administrator    

is now available. Please refer to the notice on Bulletin Board.

 

T3 Thy Kingdom Come  

Youth Faith Formation Program (YFFP) is accepting registrations for 2014-15.   Class on every Wednesday.

 

Scripture Sessions  

Fr. Peter Chiang will be teaching in Mandarin scriptural topics and other catholic matters, on Saturdays from 3:25 - 4:15 p.m. in Rooms A and B.  All Mandarin speaking parishioners and friends are welcome. 

 

World Youth Day  

There will be a short information session on Oct 5 (this Sunday) at 11:30 a.m. for World Youth Day in Poland for 2016.  World Youth Day is a worldwide encounter with the Pope that is open to all young people.  All youths who are interested in going are welcome to attend the short presentation in Room B.

 

Hall & Rooms USERS  

Please remember to close all windows and put back tables & chairs in a way as shown in the layout after use. Please keep the room clean and nothing should be posted up on walls or glasses.  Only whiteboard marker is allowed when using the white board, all other markers are forbidden.

 

Congratulations to the Newly Baptized

Rachel Chan       

Rianne Isabel Chan          

Michelle Cecilia Chow    

Madison Victoria Po

Chloe Sun

Janice Cecilia Sun

Olivia Sun

 

Support for Christians of the Holy Land     

Please consider taking a look at the religious olive wood carvings displayed outside the church next weekend.  These articles are hand crafted by the Christians of the Holy land who are seeking your support to assist them in staying rooted in the land of Christ.  Latest statistics showed that only 1% is present as Christian community in the Holy Land.  It is also a way of preserving a local cultural heritage which is in danger of being lost as more Christians feel pressured to leave their homeland for economic and political reasons.  Your support to help our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land is appreciated. 

 

Project Advance 

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

 

The Synod on the Family  

The whole Church is to pray for the 3rd Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which begins today, Oct 5, on the topic The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization. Visit rcav.org/the-synod-on-the-family/ for the Prayer for the Synod proposed by Pope Francis.

 

Eastern Catholic Churches   

Evening talks by Fr. Richard Soo, SJ in Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

1.            Oct 22   Catholicism’s Best Kept Secret: The 21 Eastern Catholic Churches.

2.            Oct 29   Icons: Windows to Heaven.

3.            Nov 5    Sacred Time: The Liturgical Year East and West.

Cost $25 each.  Pre-registration required.

Visit www.rosemaryheights.com or call 604-576-8802.

 

Mary, The Splendour of Grace   

Pray and reflect in the presence of various Images of The Mother of God to discover the beauty hidden in each of us and to realise our calling to live the Joy of the Gospel by embracing an abundant life of grace.   Adults $10, Students and Children $5, Rosemary Heights Retreat Center, Surrey. rhrc@rosemaryheights.com.

 

Annual White Mass   

for all health care providers and their families.  Oct 17 (Fri) at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish, Vancouver.

 

Third Annual Archbishop's Dinner  

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