Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church
4th Sunday of Advent December 21, 2014
Weekly Bulletin
Jesus Birthday
Our loving Jesus Birthday (Christmas) is just around the corner, let us remember to celebrate
His birthday in our family’s dinner with a “Birthday Cake” in His honour “Happy Birthday Jesus”.
This is the least we should do in His honour when we profess we love Him.
First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Jan 02 (Fri)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00am to 7:45pm.
Vocations hour at 6:00pm, Benediction at 7:45pm followed by Mass in Cantonese at 8:00pm.
Please sign up at the Info Counter.
Divine Mercy Devotion will be held at 7:20pm. Prayer intentions will be offered in the Mass.
TAX DEDUCTIBLE FOR 2014
Remember your pledge in Project Advance?
Please go online donation at www.rcav.org to ensure your donation be tax deductible for this year.
Donation Envelopes 2015 is ready for pick up.
If you can’t find your envelopes, please fill in a request form.
Gift Shop
Think of us when you think of Christmas gift. New arrivals:
1. Prayer for Beginners by Peter Kreeft $3.
2. New Testament: The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible with notes and commentary
by Scott Hahn $4.
3. Sunday Missals $4.
Mandarin Class
Every Saturday at 2:00-3:00 p.m.at Room C. Please enroll in advance.
Workshop on Canadian Education System
Dec 21 What are the requirements of the Canadian Education System
Dec 28 How to meet the requirements of the Canadian Education System
Jan 04 How to meet the new Canadian University Screening System
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please register at parish counter.
“The Word Among Us”
Get one Christmas meditation book by donation at the foyer.
Advent Confession
CMCC & St. Paul Dec 22 & 23 7:30-9:30 p.m.
St. Joseph the worker Dec 22 & 23 7:00-9:00 p.m.
St. Monica Dec 22 & 23 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Mass (Day of Obligation)
Dec 24 (Wed) 8:00 p.m. Family Mass (Trilingual )
11:00 p.m. Christmas Mass (Trilingual)
Dec 25 (Thu) 9:30 a.m. Mass in Chinese
11:30 a.m. Mass in English
Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Day of Obligation)
Jan 01 (Thu) 9:30a.m. Mass in Chinese
11:30a.m. Mass in English
2015 Church Calendar is available now.
Donation of $3.00 to cover the cost is appreciated.
Photography Exhibition at the Parish Hall
Dec 24, 7:30pm – 1:00am
Dec 25, 9:00am – 1:00pm
There will be photo sale and voting for “My favorite Photo” to raise funds for the church. Please support generously.
Rest in Peace – Teresa Lo
Christian Unity : Have We Answered the Call?
Archdiocese of Vancouver will mark the 50th anniversary of Vatican II’s Decree on Ecumenism with an ecumenical prayer service.
Keynote speakers: Fr. Tom Rosica, CSB, and Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC.
Topics: Canadian and worldwide overview of ecumenism before and after Vatican II’s Decree,
importance of dialogue, and practical ideas on how to start ecumenical cooperation.
Jan 17 (Sat), St. Francis Xavier Church, Vancouver
To register visit rcav.org/Christian-unity-have-we-answered-the-call,
Contact 604-683-0281 ext. 229 or email ecumenism@rcav.org.
2015 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan 18 – 25
In a world marked by diversity in language and culture, we express our Christian faith in diverse ways.
The Archdiocese will mark Christian Unity Week with various ecumenical events and prayer services.
For more information, visit rcav.org/Christian-unity.
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