Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Parish News
Dec. 7th , 2014 2nd Sunday of Advent
Rite of Welcoming
Please pray for our candidates who are uncatechized Catholics and those baptized Christians preparing for reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church today. May God enlighten their heart and strengthen their will to follow Him.
Catechumen
Our new catechumen were accepted by the church last Sunday. Please keep them in your prayer. May they learn to follow Christ with His blessing.
Youth Ministry Sunday
The purpose of this archdiocesan collection is to assist the work of Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in providing formation, training and support for youth ministry. Youth ministry in our diocese continues to grow. They are the future of our church. Please be generous.
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.
Year of Hope Christmas Party
Dec 13 (Sat), 6:30 p.m. at our parish hall. Thank you for your great response. It is full now. Please remember to bring your ticket & cup.
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.
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.
Advent Confession
December 18, 19, 22 & 23.
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in our parish.
Christmas Mass
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
Mandarin Class
Every Saturday at 2:00-3:00 p.m.at Room C. Please enroll in advance.
“The Word Among Us”
Get one Christmas meditation book by donation at the foyer.
“Living with Christ”
Subscription form for this Canadian daily missal is available at the info counter.
Sambayanang Philipino
Simbang Gabi 2014, Dec 16 (Tue) at 7:30 p.m. at our parish.
Catholic Cemeteries: Shared Success Program
When you go and buy burial plot and tell the cemetery that you are referred from the parish, the cemetery will have $75 rebate to your parish on each contract. More info, call 604-531-2141 or www.rccav.org.
Advance English with Soft Skills Program
Wed 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Sat 2:00-4:00 p.m. for grade 3 to 10. Please register at parish counter, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Mon - Fri).
The Catholic Forum
invites you to explore the topic “The Family in the Church Today” with Archbishop J. Michael Miller CSB. Join the Forum on Dec 16 (Tue) at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Church. For info, see http:/www.dominicanlaity.ca/forum.
Help to the Christians under Persecution C
Christian in Iraq and Syria are forced to leave home to avoid persecution. You can offer your help through Aid to the Church in Need (Canada) Inc. For more info, please visit www.ag@acn-aed-ca.org or call 1-800-585-6333, ext. 221.
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