Friday 30 August 2013

English Bulletin - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church bulletin

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 1, 2013

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   Sep 6 (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.

 

The Great Adventure - Book of James (Pearls for Wise Living) will start on Sep 13 every Friday evenings till end of December (11 sessions).  $35 for workbook.  Registration continue next Sunday.

 

Viva Italia      Our Lady Queen of Martyrs-CWL invites all to their Annual Cultural Night on Oct 5 (Sat) 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. at our parish.  This is to raise funds for our rectory, vocations and to support our chosen charitable organization around the world and Canada. Tickets $25.  Sponsorship is always welcome.

 

Joining the faith Journey

 

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2013-2014

RCIA is a process involving various steps (rites) and stages that lead adults into full communion with the Catholic Church. 

 

This process is for:

1)       Unbaptized adult,

2)       Adult baptized at non-Catholic church,

3)       Adult Catholic who wants to receive First Communion and/or Confirmation.

 

In Cantonese          from Sep 11 (Wednesday)          7-9 p.m.

In English                from Sep 12  (Thursday)              7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin           from Sep 14  (Saturday)              3-5 p.m.

 

PREP           Children Catechism PREP in English Classes for Gr. 1-7 will begin from Sep 11 (every Wednesday) from 7:00-8:15 p.m.  Parents have obligation to send their baptized children to receive faith formation and sacraments.

 

YFFP   High school PREP (YFFP) is accepting registrations for this coming school year.    Volunteers facilitators are also needed.

 

Chinese Class         Let your children learn Cantonese  and Mandarin here.  Class starts on Sep 20, every Friday afternoon.  Please contact Paul Lee at 604-644-0977.

 

Project Advance  340 gifts totaling $154,584 (92%) has been raised.  Thank you for your support.  Please go online www.rcav.org for direct pledge.

 

Summer Sale Silent Auction         Please claim your prize before Sept 15.

 

St. Paul’s Parish Mission              Sep 16 (Mon) to Sep 19 (Thu) at 7:00 p.m.  Fr. Larre Richards will help us grow in our love for God and give us hope and direction in our lives.  All are welcome.  (St. Alban’s Road, Richmond)

 

“Salt & Light” A fundraising Gala Dinner “Taste and See” in helping the Catholic media ministry into the US and Mexico will be held on Sep 6 (Fri) at Italian Cultural Centre, Van.  Ticket at $80 each.  Call 604-771-2975.

 

Cultivating Inner Beauty     Catholic Ladies Retreat at Loon Lake Retreat Centre from Sep 14 & 15 (Sat & Sun).  Guest speaker Heather Khym.  Registration fee $159 per person includes meals, accommodation, and activities.  Contact Cathy Piche mcpiche@telus.net for more info or call St. Luke’s Parish at 604-465-5383.

 

Theology of the Body         Come and discover God’s original design for us, our call to holiness and our destiny with him in Heaven.  Sep 17 - Dec 3 (Tue) 7:00-9:15 pm at Corpus Christi Parish.  More info call 604-683-0281 ext 307 or visit www.rcav.org/TOB.

 

Catholic Charismatic Conference   Guest speaker, Fr. Trevor Nathasingh will speak on Sep 20 (Fri) 7-9:30 p.m. and Sep 21 (Sat) 10:00 a.m., Mass at 7:00 p.m. with Archbishop Michael Miller at St. Matthew’s Parish, Surrey.  Ticket $10 each.  For more info visit www.vccrs.ca or call 604-597-8227.

 

Follow Me at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre          Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia invite all young women for a day of recollection on Sep 21 (Sat) 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more info, email Sr. Mary Jacinta at smjli@op-tn.org or call 604-475-4122.

 

Catholic Men’s Conference - Man Alive   will be held on Oct 5 (Sat), 9:30 am - 5:30 pm at Chandos Pattison Auditorium, Surrey, the Year of Faith Event for Men.  You can hear from world-class presenters, connect with other Catholic men, encounter Christ at Holy Mass with Archbishop Miller & opportunity for Confession. For men with strong faith, weak faith and no faith.  Tickets $40/ $30 for students (18 & up).  Register at rcav.org/manalive.

 

Save the Dates: 2nd Annual Archbishop’s Dinner on Oct 30 and the Inaugural Archdiocesan Women’s Conference on Nov 23.  More details to follow.

 

Need Help ?

 

Office of Life, Marriage & Family

Disturbed by marriage crisis, abortion, sudden lost?

Our diocesan ministry offers confidential & professional counselling: couple, family, group, or individual.

Please call 604-443-3220.

Gambling Helpline - 1-888-795-6111

Narcotics Anonymous -604-873-1018

Friday 16 August 2013

English Bulletin - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 18, 2013

 

Joining the faith Journey

 

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2013-2014

RCIA is a process involving various steps (rites) and stages that lead adults into full communion with the Catholic Church. 

 

This process is for:

1)       Unbaptized adult who wants to become a Catholic,

2)       Adult baptized at non-Catholic church who wants to become a Catholic,

3)       Baptized adult Catholic who wants to receive First Communion and/or Confirmation.

 

In Cantonese          from Sep 11 (Wednesday)          7-9 p.m.

In English                from Sep 12  (Thursday)              7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin           from Sep 14  (Saturday)              3-5 p.m.

 

PREP           Children Catechism PREP in English Classes for Gr. 1-7 will begin from Sep 11 (every Wednesday) from 7:00-8:15 p.m.  Parents have obligation to send their baptized children to receive faith formation and sacraments.

 

YFFP High school PREP (YFFP) is accepting registrations for this coming school year.    Volunteers facilitators are also needed.

 

Registration forms are available at the Info Counter.

 

Summer Sale          It was held successful. Thanks to our committee members, all volunteers, gifts donors, table renters and participants.

 

The Great Adventure - Book of James (Pearls for Wise Living)        Class will start on Sep 13 every Friday evenings till end of December (11 sessions).  $35 for workbook.  Please register after Mass.

 

Viva Italia - Our Lady Queen of Martyrs-CWL Annual Cultural Night Please join us on Oct 5 (Sat) 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. at our parish hall.  All proceeds will go to the rectory and to support the chosen charitable organization around the world and Canada.  Tickets $25.  Sponsorship is always welcome.

 

CM Voice   Insights on bible?  Experience of faith?  Share them with your fellow parishioners.  Please send your articles to the parish office. 

 

Project Advance  339 gifts totaling $154,152 (91.75%) has been raised.  Thank you for your support.  Please go online www.rcav.org for direct pledge.

 

Kingsley Tam – RIP

 

Archdiocesan Summer Institute   Nourish your soul, explore your faith, develop ministry leaders on Aug 24 (Sat) at Holy Cross Secondary School, Surrey from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost $35 includes lunch.  visit www.rcav.org/oc/summer.

 

Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp 2013   “For All I Trust Him.”  will be held from Aug 30 to Sep 2 (Fri-Mon) at Charis Camp in Chilliwack.  Welcome young adults aged 17 - 35.  Please visit www.wccclc.ca or contact Ada Chu (604-726-9295/ wccclc.info@gmail.com).

 

Salt & Light TV          A fundraising Gala Dinner “Taste and See” in helping the Catholic media ministry into the US and Mexico will be held on Sep 6 (Fri) at Italian Cultural Centre, Van.  Ticket at $80 each.  Call 604-771-2975.

 

Shining a Light on the Darkness of Elder Abuse          Estimated that between 4% - 10% of Canadian seniors experience some form of abuse.  Catholic Health Association of BC’s annual conference at Executive Plaza Hotel, Coquitlam on Sep 19 (Thu) will address this problem.  Mass at 9 am celebrated by Archbishop Miller.  Registration $140.  All are welcome, information/registration, go online www.chabc.bc.ca.

 

St. Patrick Regional Secondary School Admissions     is now accepting applications for Grade 8 to 12 for Sep 2013.  Applications forms are available at school office or call 604-874-6422 or visit  www.stpats.bc.ca.

 

Cultivating Inner Beauty     Catholic Ladies Retreat at Loon Lake Retreat Centre from Sep 14 & 15 (Sat & Sun).  Guest speaker Heather Khym.  Activities include crafts, canoeing, stretching, relaxing class and dancercise.  Registration fee $159 per person includes meals, accommodation, and activities.  Contact Cathy Piche mcpiche@telus.net for more info or call St. Luke’s Parish at 604-465-5383.

 

Same-sex Attraction     If you or your child is struggling with same-sex attraction and want confidential help, call Courage/Encourage at 604-916-6192 or email: vancouvercourage1@live.ca or encourage-in-bc@live.ca.

Friday 9 August 2013

English Bulletin - 19th Ordinary

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Aug 11, 2013

 

Summer Sale will be held on August 17 (Sat) at 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.   Selection of new clothing, household items, antique cameras, design jewelry, plants, food... and floral arrangement demonstration.  Bring your families and friends!

 

Catholic Movie  - Chiara and Francesco (St. Clare and St. Francis)  Reflection on the life of St. Francis.  Learn to live a life of obedience and follow God's will.  Aug 17 (Sat) 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in Room A & B.

 

Joining the faith Journey

 

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2013-2014

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

 

In Cantonese          from Sep 11 (Wednesday)          7-9 p.m.

In English                from Sep 12  (Thursday)              7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin           from Sep 14  (Saturday)              3-5 p.m.

 

PREP           Children Catechism PREP in English Classes for Gr. 1-7 will begin from Sep 11 (every Wednesday) from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

 

YFFP High school PREP (YFFP) is accepting registrations for this coming school year.    Volunteers facilitators are also needed (prefer those who have attended The Great Adventure Bible Study series or The Teen Timeline T3).

 

Registration forms are available at the Info Counter.

 

Project Advance      336 gifts totaling $153,305 (91.37%) has been raised.  Thank you for your support.  Please go online www.rcav.org for direct pledge.

 

Richmond Right to Life Society     We have collected $3,152 for the Pro-Life in Richmond.  Thank you for your generosity.

 

Archdiocesan Summer Institute   Nourish your soul, explore your faith, develop ministry leaders on Aug 24 (Sat) at Holy Cross Secondary School, Surrey from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost $35 includes lunch.  visit www.rcav.org/oc/summer.

 

Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp 2013   "For All I Trust Him." will be held from Aug 30 to Sep 2 (Fri-Mon) at Charis Camp in Chilliwack.  Welcome young adults aged 17 - 35.  Please visit www.wccclc.ca or contact Ada Chu (604-726-9295/ wccclc.info@gmail.com).

 

Journey through the Scriptures    4 Step Retreat, a couple program and a rally to live life in the Spirit.  Free admission, all are welcome.  Aug 12 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Burnaby.  Call 604-526-9910 or email munaweeraashanti17@gmail.com, visit www.vccrs.ca.

 

Marian Pilgrimage         Annual Marian Pilgrimage to Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on Aug 17 (Sat) at Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission.  Confessions at 10 a.m., Mass at 1:00 p.m. with Archbishop Miller, pilgrimage at 2:30 p.m. then picnic.   www.rcav.org/2013pilgrimage.

 

Searching in the Spirit        The annual post-confirmation training event taking place from Aug 19 - 23 at Camp Jubilee at the base of Mt. Seymour.  This event is for youth ages 12 & 13 who will have been confirmed by this summer.  Searching in the Spirit provides youth and adults with formation in discipleship, and inspires the newly confirmed to continue on in their faith journeys.  Visit www.oyyam.com for more info.

 

Salt & Light TV          Canadian Catholic TV is now offering Free View till Aug 19 in Shaw 160, Telus 159.    Also, fundraising Gala Dinner in helping the Catholic media ministry into the US and Mexico will be held on Sep 6 (Fri) at Italian Cultural Centre, Van.  Ticket at $80 each.  Call 604-771-2975.

 

Shining a Light on the Darkness of Elder Abuse          Estimated that between 4 and 10 percent of Canadian seniors experience some form of abuse.  Catholic Health Association of BC's annual conference at Executive Plaza Hotel, Coquitlam on Sep 19 (Thu) will address this problem.  Mass at 9 am celebrated by Archbishop Miller.  Registration $140.  All are welcome, information/registration, go online www.chabc.bc.ca.

 

St. Patrick Regional Secondary School Admissions     is now accepting applications for Grade 8 to 12 for Sep 2013.  Applications forms are available at school office or call 604-874-6422 or visit  www.stpats.bc.ca.

Friday 2 August 2013

English Bulletin of 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

18th  Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 4, 2013

 

A Word from Sr. Beatrice

“With a grateful heart I would like to thank Fr. Paul, Fr. Francis, Fr. Peter, Sr. Cecilia and all the parishioners.  I want to give special thanks to Fr. Paul who invited me to work with different groups in 2007 after I retired from Mt. St. Joseph Hospital.

         

I applied for retirement because my eyes need some rest.  I had lost 75% of my visual nerves. Thanks be to God for I look normal and can see things in my daily life.  I’ll be back after I finish my Sabbatical Program in my Provincial House. See you in Nov 2013. Thanks again.”

Happy Retirement, Sr. Mak!

 

 

Welcome        Please extend our warm welcome to Sr. Herminia Cosico, Fdcc to our parish.

 

Joining the faith Journey

 

Adult Catechism (RCIA) 2013-2014

For inquirers and Catholics preparing for confirmation.

In Cantonese          from Sep 11 (Wednesday)          7-9 p.m.

In English                from Sep 12  (Thursday)              7-8:30 p.m.

In Mandarin           from Sep 14  (Saturday)              3-5 p.m.

 

PREP           Children Catechism PREP in English Classes for Gr. 1-7 will begin from Sep 11 (every Wednesday) from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

 

YFFP High school PREP (YFFP) is accepting registrations for this coming school year.  Early bird registration deadline is on Aug 4.  Volunteers facilitators are also needed (prefer those who have attended The Great Adventure Bible Study series or The Teen Timeline T3).

 

Registration forms are available at the Info Counter.

 

Project Advance  334 gifts totaling $153,155 (91.16%) has been raised.  Thank you for your support.  Please go online www.rcav.org for direct pledge.

 

Catholic Movie  - Chiara and Francesco (St. Clare and St. Francis)            Reflection on the life of St. Francis.  Learn to live a life of obedience and follow God’s will.  Aug 17 (Sat) 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in Room A & B.

 

Coming on Aug 17.  Donation of new items is welcome.  Rental tables are available at $25.

 

Vocations      For info, visit vocationsvancouver.com.

 

Archdiocesan Summer Institute   Nourish your soul, explore your faith, develop ministry leaders on Aug 24 (Sat) at Holy Cross Secondary School, Surrey from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost $35 includes lunch.  visit www.rcav.org/oc/summer.

 

The Relic of St. Cyril          St. Cyril was one of the two brothers - Sts. Cyril and Methodius, who spread Christianity among Slavic nations back in 9th century.  The relic of St. Cyril will be exposed for veneration on Aug 6 (Tue) 9 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, 472 East 8th Ave., New Westminster.

 

Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp 2013   “For All I Trust Him.”  The annual spiritual retreat will be held from Aug 30 to Sep 2 (Fri-Mon) at Charis Camp in Chilliwack.  Welcome young adults aged 17 – 35 “Dig up the roots of their faith so that they may grow and launch out into the world”  Please visit www.wccclc.ca or contact Ada Chu (604-726-9295/ wccclc.info@gmail.com).

 

With Love & Faith - Concert of the Singing Priests from Talibon, Bohol, Philippines          Aug 7 (Wed) at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Burnaby and Aug 8 (Thu) at St. Andrew Parish, Van.  Tickets $10 each, call Lilet 604-439-7539 or Rupe 778-863-1734.

 

Journey through the Scriptures    4 Step Retreat, a couple’s program and a rally to live life in the Spirit.  Free admission, all are welcome.  Aug 10 & 11 at St. Mary’s Parish, Vancouver.  Aug 12 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Burnaby.  Call 604-526-9910 or email munaweeraashanti17@gmail.com, visit www.vccrs.ca.

 

Marian Pilgrimage             Annual Marian Pilgrimage to Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on Aug 17 (Sat) at Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission.  Confessions at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 1:00 p.m. with Archbishop Miller, pilgrimage at 2:30 p.m. then picnic.   www.rcav.org/2013pilgrimage.

 

Salt & Light TV          Canadian Catholic TV is now offering Free View till Aug 19 in Shaw 160, Telus 159.    Also, fundraising Gala Dinner in helping the Catholic media ministry into the US and Mexico will be held on Sep 6 (Fri) at Italian Cultural Centre, Van.  Ticket at $80 each.  Call 604-771-2975.