Friday 28 February 2014

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.

 

Friday 21 February 2014

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

7th 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.

Lent

 

Friday 14 February 2014

English Bulletin - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb 16, 2014

 

Year of Hope

 

Awaiting the New Body

"For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.  For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling - if indeed, when we have taken it off we will not be found naked.  For while we are still in this tent, we groan under our burden, because we wish not to be unclothed but to be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.  He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee."                            (2 Corinthians 5:1-5)

 

Reflection:

All human beings experience the dismantle of their earthly tent-dwelling. Christians, however, look forward to a building from God, an eternal house in heaven. St. Paul is talking about the resurrection-transformation of the believer at Christ's return.

 

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

 

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 miss it.

 

Neocatechumenal Way

Our Archbishop Michael Miller has a particular zeal to spread the Good News in a life-changing way to every person and has a particular sensitivity toward the challenges and sufferings for newcomers from different cultures and languages. 

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

Lent Mission: Taking Sin Apart     March 24-26 at 7:00 p.m. with Mass and healing on the last day.  Presenters: Bishop Emeritus R. Gilmore ( Dodge City Kansas ) and Jacqueline Loh.

 

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.

 

Chinese New Year Dinner  Thanks to all the volunteers, donors and participants that made our dinner a joyful one.  Photos have already been posted in our website.

 

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

 

Relationships and Marriage (for singles and couples)  Relationships - who needs them?  I think I have had enough!  The bitter half or the better half?  My way or the high way.  Who rules the roost?  Fr. Elias Vella (priest and exorcist) from Malta and Diana Mascarenhas, presenter of Set Free retreats will hold a seminar on Feb 22 & 23, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (includes Mass) at All Saints Parish (821 Fairfax St. Coquitlam), call 604-526-7351.

 

Day of Prayer and Recollection     The Lay Missionaries of Charity is an association of lay persons which shares the spirit of the Missionaries of Charity.  Feb 22 (Sat) 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Missionary of Charity Convent (385 Cordova St. Van.)

 

Voices of Hope                  Corpus Christi College students invite you to a Social Justice and Student Leadership Symposium.  Explore and present on the theme "Conducers - 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.

 

Catholic After Hours – "Secrets and Mysteries of the Vatican Museum revealed". Join a gathering of young adults 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.  Event cost $5 per person.

Employment Opportunities within the Diocese

Program Coordinator - Office of Life, Marriage & Family

Manager - Archivist / Records

Banquet Cook - Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre

Choir Director - Christ the Redeemer Parish

Please see http://rcav.org/employment-opportunities/

Friday 7 February 2014

English Bulletin - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb 9, 2014

 

Chinese New Year Dinner  will be held this Sunday,  6:30 p.m. at Continental Seafood Restaurant.  Please bring your tickets. Thanks to all donors of raffle prizes.

 

Catholicism ~ Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith

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.  Viewers will witness a vision of the Catholic Faith that has never before been seen.  From the lands of the Bible to the great shrines of Europe, from the heartland of America to the mysteries of Asia and the beating heart of Africa, see the passion and glory of the Faith that claims over 1.1 billion of the earth’s people.

It is hosted by Fr. Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, a theologian, author, speaker and cultural commentator.

Class will start on Mar 14 (Fri), 7:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall. Please register on Feb 15, 16 & 22, 23 after Mass.  $38 including workbook.  All are welcome.

 

Neocatechumenal Way

          Our Archbishop Michael Miller has a particular zeal to spread the Good News in a life-changing way to every person and has a particular sensitivity toward the challenges and sufferings for newcomers from different cultures and languages.  Therefore he has invited our parish to live strongly this reality, to start a journey of faith called Neocatechumenal Way.

          A team of catechists will give the catechesis twice a week, starting Feb 16 every Sunday and Thursday, both from 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.  All are invited to attend.  The catechesis will be given in English with translation in Mandarin for those who need it.

 

A Christian Life Program (CLP)   sponsored by Couples for Christ 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.

 

Vocation Live-In                for boys or young men interested in the priesthood or the consecrated life at the Seminary of Christ the King, Mission on Feb 14-16.  Call 604-826-8715.

 

Cor Seminar          Cor in Latin means “Heart”.  Christopher West wants to speak to all about Love, Forgiveness, Healing.....  Please join all on Valentine’s Night, Feb 14, 7:00 p.m. at the East Trade and Convention Centre, Van.  Visit www.facebook.com/events/471480166295030.

 

Silent Live-In Retreat         for women interested in discerning a call to Religious Life on Feb 14 (Fri) 7 p.m. to Feb 16 (Sun) 3 p.m.  Registration contact Sr. Denece at 604-985-4872 or email dbillesberger@shaw.ca.

 

ONE Conference 2014      Featuring world-class speakers Fr. Robert Spitzer SJ, Christopher West, Dr. Josephine Lombardi, and a closing Mass with Archbishop Michael Miller at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Feb 15 (Sat) 9 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Online tickets $40 at http://rcav.org/one/.

 

Relationships and Marriage (for singles and couples)  Relationships - who needs them?  I think I have had enough!  The bitter half or the better half?  My way or the high way.  Who rules the roost?  Fr. Elias Vella (priest and exorcist) from Malta and Diana Mascarenhas, presenter of Set Free retreats will hold a seminar on Feb 22 & 23, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (includes Mass) at All Saints Parish (821 Fairfax St. Coquitlam), call 604-526-7351.

 

Is it too late for Christians in the Middle East?   Carl Hetu, National Director of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) will be the special guest speaker at St. Patrick’s Parish (2881 Main St. Van) on Feb 26 (Wed) 7:00 p.m.  He will give an analysis on the current situation in Syria, Iraq and Egypt, and how it is threatening the Christian presence in the region.  Visit www.cnewa.ca.  Free, light refreshments will be served.

 

Catholic After Hours – “Secrets and Mysteries of the Vatican Museum revealed”.  Join a gathering of young adults 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, explore the hidden meanings, secrets and mysteries of the Vatican Museums revealed as JP guides you through a VIP tour of the Vatican Museums with words and images.  Event cost $5 per person.

 

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