Friday, 14 November 2014

Parish News - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Parish News

2014-11-16  33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Year of Hope

Through the merits of Jesus Christ and of his Passion, God keeps us in the “hope that does not disappoint.”  Hope is the “sure and steadfast anchor of the soul ... that enters ... where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf.”  Hope is also a weapon that protects us in the struggle of salvation: “Let us ... put on the breastplate of faith and charity, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.”  It affords us joy even under trial: “Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation.”

          ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1820)

 

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.

 

Study Week   

Fr. Paul will attend the annual study week from Nov 17 to 21.  We thank Frs. Francis and Raymond Luis to help us in the daily Mass.  Please continue to pray for your priests.

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Holy Family Sunday

Dec 27, during 5:00 p.m. Mass

Dec 28, during 8:15, 10:00 & 11:45 a.m. Masses

Whether you’re celebrating your wedding anniversary for the 5th year or a multiple of 5 (ie 10th, 15th, 20th ... or 50th & above) in 2014, come and join the Renewal of Marriage Vow and receive Blessings from God.  Registration starts now until Dec 7.

 

Home Mission        

The second collection this week is to support the Catholic missions.  Please be generous.

 

Year of Hope Christmas Party   

Dec 13 (Sat), 6:30 p.m. at our parish hall.  A joyful evening with live entertainment and gourmet sit-down dinner!  And of course with santa’s coming to our parish.  Tickets are available now.  $20 for adult and $15 for children (age 12 and under) and full time student.  Remember to get your tickets early before they sell out.

 

Mandarin Class 

will start from Dec 6, every Saturday at 2:00-3:00 p.m.at Room C.  Please enroll in advance.

 

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.

 

New Sunday Missal  

is now available for sale.

 

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).

 

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.

 

Archbishop's Annual Mass for Life 

Join Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB for his Annual Mass for life.  Nov 29 (Sat) at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Rosary at 6:30pm, Mass at 7pm.  Reception to follow in the hall.  Donation of finger foods would be appreciated.

 

Making your Will     

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

Bioethics from a Roman Catholic Perspective  

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 info, 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.

 

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