English Bulletin - Palm Sunday

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Passion (Palm) Sunday – Apr 13, 2014

 

“Our God is not a God ‘spray’, he is tangible; he is not abstract but has a name, ‘God is Love’.¨             ~  Pope Francis

 

Jesus awaits you in the Sacrament of Mercy!

Lenten Confession on

Apr 14 & 15 (Mon & Tue), 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Apr 18 (Good Friday) 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

 

Chrism Mass           Apr 16 (Wed) 5:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral.  All are welcome.

 

Holy Week Liturgy

(all in English & Chinese except on Easter Sunday)

 

Apr 17          (Thu)  8:00 pm        Mass of the Lord’s Supper

 

Apr 18          (Fri)    3:00 pm        Good Friday

(1)      Fasting & Abstinence  From age of 14 are bound to abstain from meat.  Those from 18 years to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to fast i.e. no meat with only one full meal be taken.

(2)      The Holy Land Collection will be in support of the Christian communities, the Holy Land, the upkeep of the Holy Sites and  the formation of future priests.  Let us give generously and show solidarity to the needs of the Church in the land of Jesus.

 

Apr 19          (Sat)   9:00 pm        Easter Vigil (with adult baptism)

 

Apr 20          (Sun)  Easter Sunday

                    9:30 am        Chinese Mass

                    11:45 am      English Mass (with adult baptism)

 

Please note that there will be no morning Mass

on Apr 17-19 nor regular Mandarin Mass on Apr 19.

 

Year of Hope          “So we do not lose heart.  Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.  For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen.  For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.”          (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)

 

Two Popes, Two Saints     On Divine Mercy Sunday, Apr 27, Pope John XXII and John Paul II will be canonized in Rome, and our Archdiocese will celebrate it at PNE’s Pacific Coliseum, starting with Grand Procession at 2:00 p.m. Divine Mercy at 2:30 p.m. and Mass at 3:00 p.m. with Archbishop Miller.  Please collect your reserved entrance tickets and pay your bus fare at $8 each after Mass today.  On that day, bus will leave at 12:20 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. sharp.  Please be on time.

 

Divine Mercy Sunday on April 27th

The late Pope John Paul II granted a Plenary Indulgence to the faithful for participation in this Feast of Mercy under the following conditions:

1)       Sacramental Confession 8 days prior to or after the Feast Day.

2)       Offer prayers for the intentions of the Pope.

3)       Receive Communion in a state of grace on Divine Mercy Sunday.  Sunday Mass fulfills this obligation.

4)       Participate in a special prayer service in honor of the Divine Mercy on that day or at least recite before the Blessed Sacrament an Our Father, the Creed and a devout prayer to Merciful Jesus: ¨Jesus, I trust in You.

To prepare for this Feast, please start the Divine Mercy Novena on Good Friday, April 18, 2014.

 

Easter Octave Twilight Retreat    Let your discouragement be transformed into joy and new found courage.  Apr 23 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. followed by Taize chants, immersing the soul in the simplicity of prayer and music at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre.  Cost $30. Contact 604-576-8802.

 

Living and Leading by Faith  Archdiocesan Spring Institute offers one-day faith formation on Apr 26 at St. Patrick School, Vancouver from 10:00 a.m. - 4:0 p.m. Topics include Basics of the Faith, Core Catholic Life, Adolescent Development and more.  Cost $45 including lunch.  Register online www.rcav.org/oc-spring.

 

“Finding God in All Things” Series        Catherine M. Kelly M. Div will facilitate them at St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Apr 28 on Praying with scripture, May 5 on Praying with your imagination and May 12 on Praying with God in your day.  $20/session, call or email Joe or Katherine at 604-484-4525 or sjwaff@gmail.com.

 

Is your Marriage in Crisis? Retrouvaille is a Catholic peer ministry which offers a two-month program for needed couples.  Apr 25-27 for lower mainland, call 604-530-6710.Lent

 

 

English Bulletin - 5th Sunday of Lent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

5^th Sunday of Lent – April 6, 2014

 

"For God, we are not number.  We are important; indeed we are the most important thing to Him.  Even if we are sinners, we are what is closest to His heart.?              ~ Pope Francis

 

Share Lent campaign on Global Hunger "In the poor and outcast we see Christ's face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and serve Christ". Through your generous donations this Sunday to Development and Peace, you are helping the poor, the marginalized and those who are suffering.

 

Jesus awaits you in the Sacrament of Mercy!   Lenten Confession on Apr 10 & 11 (Thu & Fri), 14 & 15 (Mon & Tue) starts at 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

Palm Sunday

Apr 12          (Sat)   5:00 p.m.      Procession followed by Mandarin Mass

Apr 13          (Sun)  8:15 a.m.      Mass in Cantonese

                              9:50 a.m       Procession followed by Cantonese Mass

                              11:45 am      Procession followed by English Mass

 

Chrism Mass           Apr 16 (Wed) 5:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral.  All are welcome.

 

Holy Week Liturgy

 

Apr 17          (Thu)  8:00 pm        Mass of the Lord's Supper (English & Chinese)

 

Apr  18         (Fri)    3:00 pm        Good Friday  (English & Chinese)

 

Apr 19          (Sat)   9:00 pm        Easter Vigil (with adult baptism)   (English & Chinese)

                                       

Apr 20          (Sun)  9:30 am        Easter Sunday (Chinese Mass)

                             11:45 am      Easter Sunday (English Mass with adult baptism)

 

Please note that there will be no morning Mass on Apr 17-19 nor regular Mandarin Mass on Apr 19.

 

Stations of the Cross (Communal) will be held on Apr 11 & 18 (Fridays), English at 7 p.m. and Chinese at 8 p.m.

 

The Lenten Recollection on Apr 12 (Sat)

 

(1) "Who is this Jesus?" and "Freed by His touch". What are your five loaves and two fishes? by Fr. Bryan Duggan, Assistant Director of Vocations starting at 6:30 pm. at Parish Hall.

 

(2)  One Hour with Jesus.  Mandarin retreat by Fr. Peter Chiang at 1:30 p.m., organized by Mandarin Legionaries.

 

Free of charge and everyone is welcome.

 

Two Popes, Two Saints

          On Divine Mercy Sunday, Apr 27, Pope John XXII and John Paul II will be canonized in Rome, and our Archdiocese will celebrate it at PNE's Pacific Coliseum, starting with Grand Procession at 2:00 p.m. Divine Mercy at 2:30 p.m. and Mass at 3:00 p.m. with Archbishop Miller and Canada's new nuncio Archbishop Luigi Bonazzi.

          Free tickets will be available and school bus will be arranged.  Please register at the Info Counter.  Wheelchair seating is available upon request. Please visit rcav.org/two-popes for more details.

 

RCIA - 3rd Rite of Scrutiny Please continue to pray for our elected who are preparing for their baptism this Easter.

 

Surviving Major Life Change  Denis Boyd, Registered Psychologist will discuss type of loss, signs of stress, survival strategies and meaningful solutions including humour on Apr 10 (Thu) from 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Call Stephanie Unrau at 604-945-1586 by Apr 2.  Light meal will be served.

 

Mary and the Passion        One day Lenten reflection with Fr. John Horgan on Apr 12 (Sat) from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at All Saints Parish, Coquitlam.  Bring your own bag lunch, coffee will be supplied.

 

Living and Leading by Faith  Archdiocesan Spring Institute offers one-day faith formation on Apr 26 at St. Patrick School, Vancouver from 10:00 a.m. - 4:0 p.m. Topics include Basics of the Faith, Core Catholic Life, Adolescent Development and more.  Cost $45 includes lunch.  Register online www.rcav.org/oc-spring.

 

Easter Octave Twilight Retreat    Let your discouragement be transformed into joy and new found courage.  Apr 23 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. followed by Taize chants, immersing the soul in the simplicity of prayer and music at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre.  Cost $30 ($40 including light dinner served at 5:15 p.m.)  Contact 604-576-8802.Lent

 

 

English Bulletin - 4th Sunday of Lent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

4^th Sunday of Lent – Mar 30, 2014

 

Lent

 

"God never tires of forgiving us.  We are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy." ~ Pope Francis

 

The Lenten Recollection on Apr 21 (Sat)

 

What are your five loaves and two fishes? A Recollection with Fr. Bryan Duggan, Associate Vocations Director, organized by English Prayer Group at 7:30 p.m.

 

One Hour with Jesus.  Mandarin retreat by Fr. Peter Chiang at 1:30 p.m., organized by Mandarin Legionaries.

Stations of the Cross (Communal)    will be held on Apr 11 & 18.  English at 7 p.m. and Chinese at 8 p.m.

 

Jesus awaits you in the Sacrament of Mercy!

Lenten Confession Schedule on Apr 10 & 11 (Thu & Fri), 14 & 15 (Mon & Tue), starts at 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      Apr 4 (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.

 

Two Popes, Two Saints Archdiocese will have a celebration for the canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII on Apr 27 (Sun) at Pacific Coliseum, PNE. Free tickets will be distributed and school bus may be arranged.  Please register at the Info Counter.

 

Catholic Movie          About Pope John XXIII - Pope of Peace's life from youth through priest, cardinal and pope....a simple country man, with great love and compassion towards the poor and out casts.....supposedly to be elected as the "interim pope". He surprised the Church and the world by calling the second Vatican Council.  Come to watch it on Apr 5 (Sat) at 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at English with Chinese subtitle.

 

Year of Hope

 

"The virtue of 'Hope' consists of two basic concepts - Firstly, looking forward to eternal happiness and secondly, being confident that God will help fulfill our expectations. 

 

'Hope' is another side of 'Faith'.  'Faith' leaps us to the firm belief that God will keep His promises to love us, care for us and give us eternal happiness.  Thus 'Hope' is not the optimism of all Christians without ground. Instead, it gives us the solid proof of God's sincerity and mercy with Christ's giving up His life for us and in His Resurrection.  Even at the times of difficulties in our encounter in our lifetime,

'Hope' makes us to expect and rely without disappointment, on God's readiness to help us."

 

A Taize Prayerful Night for Pro-Life  Welcome all to light up our hearts with candles, songs and intercessions in Taize Prayers for the babies (reborn or will born), parents and grandparents (wounded or amazed) on Apr 4 (First Friday) 8:40 p.m. after Mass at Church.

 

RCIA - 2nd Rite of Scrutiny          Please continue to pray for our elected who are preparing for their baptism this Easter.

 

Share Lent campaign on Global Hunger "In the poor and outcast we see Christ's face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and serve Christ".  Through your generous donations on Apr 6 (Sun) to Development and Peace, you are helping the poor, the marginalized and those who are suffering.

 

Parish Community  Activities  invites all parents and students to attend this preparation for post-secondary. a English & Cantonese talk on "Manners & Etiquette"  Apr 5 (Sat) 10:30 -11:30 a.m.  Free admission.

 

Finance Report of 2013 is now posted on the bulletin board.

 

Congratulations to our newly Baptized ~ Nathan (Moses) Pau

 

The Catholic Forum           invites you to explore the topic 'Joy and Solidarity: Pope Francis "Vision of Catholicism in Evangelii Gaudium" with Dr. Peter Balltutis from Corpus Christi College.   Apr 1 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church 5251 Joyce St. Van.  By donation. Call Cathy at 604-874-8037.

 

Family Celebration: Evangelization         A Journey that starts at home  Apr 5 (Sat) at Chandos Pattison Auditorium in Surrey.  Talks by Marcus Grodi, host of "The Journey Home"  Fr. James Mallon, host of the EWTN series "Dogmatic Theology" and Fr. John Horgan, series host and frequent EWTN guest.  Archbishop Miller will celebrate Holy Mass.  Doors open at 8:30 a.m.  Visit rcav.org/ewtn-family-celebration.

 

Mary and the Passion        One day Lenten reflection with Fr. John Horgan on Apr 12 (Sat) from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at All Saints Parish, Coquitlam.  Bring your own bag lunch, coffee will be supplied.

 

English Bulletin - 3rd Sunday of Lent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

3^rd Sunday of Lent – March 23, 2014

 

Lent

 

"God is indeed waiting for you; He asks of you only the courage to go to Him."  ~ Pope Francis

 

Taking Sin Apart

What "IS" this sense-making thing called Sin? Mar 24 & 25: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., Mar 26 at 7:00 Mass & healing 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. – Retreat, by Bishop Emeritus R. Gilmore of Dodge City, Kansas and Jacqueline Loh.

 

One Hour with Jesus

Mandarin retreat with Father Peter Chiang on Apr 12 (Sat) at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome.

 

The Lenten Recollection    "What is your five loaves and two fishes?"(John 6:9) Apr 12 (Sat) at 7:00 p.m. Speaker: Fr. Bryan Duggan, Associate Vocations Director from the Archdiocese of Vancouver.

 

Stations of the Cross (Communal) will be held on Fridays during Lent except First Friday. English at 7 p.m. and Chinese at 8 p.m.

 

Jesus awaits you in the Sacrament of Mercy!  Confession time in our parish: Sat 9:00-9:25 a.m. & 4:15-4:45 p.m.

 

RCIA - Rite of Scrutiny      Please pray for our elected who are preparing for their baptism this Easter.

 

A Prayerful Night     Welcome all to light up our hearts with candles, songs and intercessions in Taize Prayers for the babies (reborn or will born), parents and grandparents (wounded or amazed) on Apr 4 (First Friday) 8:40 p.m. after Mass at Church.

 

CM Voice      Mar/Apr issue has been published.

 

Catholic Movie        About Pope John XXIII - Pope of Peace's life from youth through priest, cardinal and pope....a simple country man, with great love and compassion towards the poor and out casts.....supposedly to be elected as the "interim pope". He surprised the Church and the world by calling the second Vatican Council.  Come to watch it on Apr 5 (Sat) at 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., English with Chinese subtitle.

 

Congratulations to our newly Baptized ~ Curtis (Isaac) Chik

 

Lenten Retreats

Guardian Angels Church (1161 Broughton St. Van)

Forgiveness, Love, Healing.  Begins with Holy Eucharistic celebration and Mass by Fr. Rudolf D'Souza from Mar 24-26, 7:00 p.m.  Free.  Call 604-684-5775.

 

St. Augustine's Parish, Vancouver

Reflection on The Dignity of our Baptism; Our Lives as Missionary Disciples; Marriage and Family Life; The Holy Eucharist by Bishop Emeritus Rev. Fr. Gerald Wiesner, OMI,  on 31Mar - 3 Apr (Mon-Thu) at 7:00 p.m.

 

Human Trafficking, Prostitution and the current law info session     on Mar 26 (Wed) 7:00-9:00 p.m. at St. Mary Parish, Van., Apr 8 (Tue) 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish, Delta.  Contact evollet@rcav.org or visit http://rcav.org/trafficking/.

 

Mass for Infant and Child Loss  In collaboration with A Little Light of Heaven, an organization ministering families after the loss of a baby, Mass to honour and remember children and unborn babies including miscarried and stillborn infants will be held on Mar 30 (Sun) at 2:30 p.m. in the Evangelist Chapel at Gardens of Gethsemani.  Visit www.littlelightofheaven.com.

 

The Catholic Forum invites you to explore the topic "Joy and Solidarity: Pope Francis' Vision of Catholicism in Evangelii Gaudium" with Dr. Peter Balltutis from Corpus Christi College.  Bring your questions!  Apr 1 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church 5251 Joyce St. Van.  By donation. See www.dominicanlaity.ca/forum or call Cathy at 604-874-8037.

 

EWTN Family Celebration: Evangelization: A Journey that starts at home  Apr 5 (Sat) at Chandos Pattison Auditorium in Surrey.  Talks by Marcus Grodi, host of "The Journey Home" Fr. James Mallon, host of the EWTN series "Dogmatic Theology" and Fr. John Horgan, series host and frequent EWTN guest.  Archbishop Miller will celebrate Holy Mass.  Doors open at 8:30 a.m.  Visit rcav.org/ewtn-family-celebration.

 

Surviving Major Life Change  Denis Boyd, Registered Psychologist will discuss type of loss, signs of stress, survival strategies and meaningful solutions including humour on Apr 10 (Thu) from 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Call Stephanie Unrau at 604-945-1586 or email stephanie.unrau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca by Apr 2.  Light meal will be served.

 

Canonization Celebration    Archdiocese will have a celebration for the canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII on Apr 27 (Sun) at Pacific Coliseum, PNE. Free admission.

English Bulletin - 2nd Lent

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Second Sunday of Lent – March 16, 2014

 

Lent

 

“Lent is to be lived as a time of conversion, of personal and communal renewal through drawing close to God and confident adherence to the Gospel.”      - Pope Francis.

 

Returning Catholics

In this Holy Season, try inviting your friends to ‘Come Home’ to worship Christ who suffered and died for us.

 

Taking Sin Apart

 

What “IS” this sense-making thing called Sin? Mar 24 & 25: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., Mar 26 at 7:00 Mass & healing at 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Retreat

by Bishop Emeritus R. Gilmore of Dodge City, Kansas and Jacqueline Loh.

 

Stations of the Cross (Communal)    will be held on Fridays during Lent except First Friday. English at 7 p.m. and Chinese at 8 p.m.

 

Jesus awaits you in the Sacraments of Mercy! For short videos, compelling testimonials, and how-to information on Confession, visit www.rcav.org/come-to-confession. Confession time: Sat 9:00-9:25 a.m. & 4:15-4:45 p.m.

 

Year of Hope

Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in but with what it is still possible for you to do.

 

The feelings of my smallness and my nothingness always kept me good company.                    ~ Pope John XX111

 

Parish Pastoral Council    will be held on Mar 21 (Fri) 7:45 p.m.  Each parish group should send at least one member to the meeting.                                    

A Christian Life Program (CLP)   Sponsored by Couples for Christ every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Parish Hall.  The CLP is an integrated course intended to lead the program participants into a renewed understanding of and response to God’s call to them as Christian couples.  The program has a total of 13 separate sessions conducted once a week.  Please call Jolie / Marilen Catibog at 604-275-2610, Ning / Edith at 604-273-2426.

 

Neocatechumenal Way                The catechesis of the Neocatechumenal Way continues every Sunday and Thursday at 7:30pm in the parish hall. At this time we are at the central message of the good news (Kerygma) of the love of Jesus Christ for all of us sinners. We will then have a Penitential Celebration, an excellent way to help us enter the spirit of Lent. We will have also the joy of the presence of Archbishop Miller in one of the evenings of the catechesis.

 

Lenten Retreats

St. Andrew’s Parish (480 East 47th Ave. Van)

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the Renewing of your Mind” (Rm. 12:2) from Mar 17-19, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. led by Fr. Joby Kachappilly, VC, Director, Divine Retreat Centre, Delhi, India.  Call 604-327-2824 or Stephen at 1-778-318-6274.

Guardian Angels Church (1161 Broughton St. Van)

Forgiveness, Love, Healing.  Begins with Holy Eucharistic celebration and Mass by Fr. Rudolf D’Souza from Mar 24-26, 7:00 p.m.  Free, no registration.  Call 604-684-5775.

 

Catholic After Hours with Young Adults “Celibacy and Marital Love: A Marriage Made in Heaven”  Mar 19 (Wed)  6:30 p.m. at Wicked Cafe, 1399 West 7th Ave., at Hemlock St. Van., with social and dinner, presentation at 7:30 p.m.  by Felipe Grossing on both marriage and celibacy as ways to follow Jesus. $5 per person.

 

Human Trafficking, Prostitution and the current law information session               Pope Francis said: “I hope that Christians and persons of good faith may make efforts to ensure that men, women, young people or children may never more be victims of human trafficking. It is the most effective foundation for re-establishing human dignity and proclaiming Christ’s Gospel in towns and country, because Jesus wishes to sow life in abundance everywhere.” Mar 26 (Wed) 7-9 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish, Van., Apr 8 (Tue) 7-9 pm at Immaculate Conception, Delta.  Contact evollet@rcav.org or visit http://rcav.org/trafficking/.

 

Mass for Infant and Child Loss     In collaboration with A Little Light of Heaven, a bereavement organization ministering families after the loss of a baby, this Mass to honour and remember children and unborn babies including miscarried and stillborn infants will be held on Mar 30 (Sun) at 2:30 p.m. in the Evangelist Chapel at Gardens of Gethsemani.  Visit www.littlelightofheaven.com.

 

 

English Bulletin - 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Mar 2, 2014

 

Why Catholics do what they do on Sunday?

Join us for an entertaining, historical and liturgical overview of our Sunday celebration.  Mar 8 (Sat) 10-3 pm at St. Bernadette Parish, Surrey.  $10 includes lunch.  Register before Mar 5, call Lisa at 604-596-1833 or email stbernadetteprep@telus.net.

 

Freedom Reconciliation Event      for Youth and Young Adults on Mar 14 (Fri) 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm at St. Joseph the Worker Parish.  Free event starts with music, prayer, witness, catechesis and sacrament of reconciliation.

 

Catholic After Hours with Young Adults “Celibacy and Marital Love: A Marriage Made in Heaven” Mar 19 (Wed)  6:30 p.m. at Wicked Cafe, 1399 West 7th Ave., at Hemlock St. Van., with social and dinner, presentation at 7:30 p.m.  by Felipe Grossing on both marriage and celibacy as ways to follow Jesus. $5 per person.

 

Canonization Celebration    The Archdiocese is organizing a celebration for the Canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII  on Apr 27 (Sun). Please save the date.

 

Fr. Peter Chiang 60th Anniversary of Priesthood         Thanksgiving Mass on May 30 (Fri) at 5:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church (4925 Cambie St.) and buffet dinner at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall (550 West 14th Ave.). Ticket $45, text 604-813-7888 or email dtwchang@gmail.com.

 

Lent

 

Ash Wednesday (Mar 5)    Mass at 8:30 a.m. & 7:30 pm (English)

Day of Fasting and Abstinence: Catholics from age 14 are bound to abstain from meat. Age from 18 years to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to fast i.e. no meat with only one full meal be taken.

 

Stations of the Cross (Communal)    will be held on Fridays during Lent except First Friday. English at 7 p.m. and Chinese at 8 p.m.

 

Lenten Missions

 

Paschal Mystery & Christian Life by Fr. John Lam SDB will be held in Cantonese on Mar 8 (Sat) 9:30 a.m. Mass - 3:00 p.m. confession

Please register and bring your own lunch.

 

Taking Sin Apart      What “IS” this sense-making thing called Sin? Mar 24 & 25: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. and Mar 26 at 7:00 Mass & healing at 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. –Retreat by Bishop Emeritus R. Gilmore of Dodge City, Kansas and Jacqueline Loh.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      Mar 7 (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.

 

11th Anniversary of the Dedication of our Church   Mar 2 (this Sun) is the 11th Anniversary of our New Church. Let us continue to give thanks to God for all His abundant blessings.

 

St. Joseph’s Society Collection  18 semi-retired and 18 fully retired priests are receiving benefit which is amounted to $410,000 this year.  Your support next Sunday will be appreciated.

 

Fr. Paul        will be away to give retreat in Los Angeles from Mar 7.  Fr. John Lam, SDB will be here to help.  Please welcome him.

 

Year 2013 Donation Tax Receipts  To save the cost of mailing, please pick it up in front of the courtyard.

 

Rest in Peace ~ Louella RIVERA

 

Year of Hope

 

Hope is where our heart is! Loving God and obeying Him, we discover that Hope is within our hearts. It is   desirable expectation in everyone hearts to have peace and joy and the only way to attain it is to embrace God and His Works.

          Hope is a vital necessity of life, a gift that God wants to give each one of us. Without hope, there will be depression and despair. The spark of hope gives us enthusiasm for life in the midst of difficult situation, we are able to rejoice through times of suffering, we need constantly to remind ourselves that there is always hope to conquer the pain.

          May the Lord God give us eternal comfort and good hope to comfort and strengthen our hearts! Let us keep hope burning in our hearts!

 

Musical of Hope      invites all youth ages 13-28 to our auditions on Mar 15 (Sat) 1:00-5:00 p.m.  We are looking for singers and actors.  Please sign up at booth.

 

Parenting “The High Privilege and Great Challenging of Parenting” presented by English Prayer Group, 10 sessions starting on Mar 8 (Sat) 7:30 p.m. Please contact Orlando.

 

A Christian Life Program (CLP)   Sponsored by Couples for Christ on every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Parish Hall.  The CLP is an integrated course intended to lead the program participants into a renewed understanding of and response to God’s call to them as Christian couples.  The program has a total of 13 separate sessions conducted once a week.  Please call Jolie / Marilen Catibog at 604-275-2610, Ning / Edith at 604-273-2426.

 

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

7^th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb 23, 2014

 

 

Palm into Ash          Please bring back the palm of last year to be burnt into ash for Ash Wednesday on Mar 5.

 

Ash Wednesday (Mar 5)

Mass at 8:30 a.m. & 7:30 pm (English).

Day of Fasting and Abstinence: Catholics from age 14 are bound to abstain from meat. Age from 18 years to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to fast i.e. no meat with only one full meal be taken.

 

Stations of the Cross (Communal)   

will be held on Fridays during Lent except First Friday. English at 7 p.m. and Chinese at 8 p.m.

 

Lenten Mission

 

Paschal Mystery & Christian Life

A talk by Fr. John Lam SDB will be held in Cantonese on Mar 8 (Sat) 9:30 a.m. Mass - 3:00 p.m. Confession.  Bring your own lunch.

 

Taking Sin Apart

What IS "this sense-making thing called Sin" on Mar 24 & 25: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Retreat.  Mar 26 at 7:00 Mass & healing,  7:30 - 9:30 p.m. – Retreat by Bishop Emeritus R. Gilmore, Dodge City, Kansas and Jacqueline Loh.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      Mar 7 (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.

 

A Christian Life Program (CLP)   Sponsored by Couples for Christ, it will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. starting Mar 1 at the Parish Hall.  The CLP is an integrated course intended to lead the program participants into a renewed understanding of and response to God's call to them as Christian couples.  The program has a total of 13 separate sessions conducted once a week.  Please call Jolie / Marilen Catibog at 604-275-2610, Ning / Edith at 604-273-2426.

 

Neocatechumenal Way  A team of catechists will give the catechesis twice a week, every Sunday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall till end of March.  All are invited to attend.  The catechesis will be given in English with translation in Mandarin for those who need it.

 

Catholicism             Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith.  Hosted by Fr. Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, these 11 lessons (each with 50 minutes DVD and workbook) illustrates the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic Faith in an epic media experience.  Class will start on Mar 14 (Fri), 7:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall. Please register today after Mass.  $38 including workbook.  Don't miss it.

 

Year 2013 Donation Tax Receipts  are available to be picked up at the church courtyard.

 

Voices of Hope                  Corpus Christi College students invite you to a Social Justice and Student Leadership Symposium.  Explore and present on the theme "Conducere - Leadership that inspires"  Speakers: Roy Macintyre, Judy Graves and Scott Small. Feb 27 (Thu) 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost $15 with lunch.  Visit http://corpuschristi.ca/conferences/voices-hope-2014 or call 604-822-6862.

 

Lenten Twilight Retreat : Living in the Gushing Water  hosted by Office of Catechetics on Feb 28 (Fri) 6:00 pm at St. Joseph Parish, Langley with Fr. Don Larson, start with light supper and includes reflection by a local priest, prayer and teachings.  Also on Mar 3 (Mon) at St. John the Apostle, Van with Fr. Mark Schwab.  Cost $15, all are welcome.  Info visit www.rcav.org/twilight.

 

World Day of Prayer Service        will be held at St. Paul Church, Richmond on Mar 7 at 1:00 p.m.  Call Lupina at 604-277-5838 for details.

 

Catholic After Hours ~ Join the Young Adults

"Secrets and Mysteries of the Vatican Museum revealed" on Mar 3 (Mon) 6:30 p.m. at Vancouver Art Gallery Cafe, entrance only via Robson Street stairs to Art Gallery Patio. With a social and dinner and the presentation of the Vatican Museums.  $5 per person.

"Celibacy and Marital Love: A Marriage Made in Heaven" on Mar 19 (Wed)  6:30 p.m. at Wicked Cafe, 1399 West 7th Ave., at Hemlock St. Van., with social and dinner, presentation at 7:30 p.m.  by Felipe Grossing on both marriage and celibacy as ways to follow Jesus and a response to his call to holiness as shown in Scriptures and by Church documents. $5 per person.

 

Freedom Reconciliation Event                for Youth and Young Adults on Mar 14 (Fri) 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm at St. Joseph the Worker Parish.  Free event starts with music, prayer, witness, catechesis and sacrament of reconciliation.

 

Fr. Peter Chiang 60th Anniversary of Priesthood         Thanksgiving Mass on May 30 (Fri) at 5:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church (4925 Cambie St.) and buffet dinner at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall (550 West 14th Ave.). Ticket $45, text 604-813-7888 or email dtwchang@gmail.com.

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