Friday 30 May 2014

English bulletin - Ascension of the Lord

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Ascension of the Lord – June 1, 2014

 

Year of Hope

 

Pentecost is near. "It is better for you that I go.¨ Jn 16:7

 

The life of the spirit requires that we accept difficult and mysterious losses at times. They are somehow an important part of the greater story of redemption and salvation. We needn’t fear them, but trust that God’s plan has something bigger and more comprehensive in mind--this is the life of hope in Christ.

 

Holy Spirit ... Our Hope

Prepare ourselves for it by keeping vigil and praying together.  Fr. Bill Comerford (Eng) & Fr. Paul Chu (Can) will lead us in Praise & Worship, Sharing, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Anointing and Intercession Prayers. Main language Cantonese with English.

Jun 7 (Sat) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Church. Contact: cmcc.cpg.bc@gmail.com.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  Jun 6 (Fri).  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00 am to 7:45 pm. Vocations hour at 6:00 pm.  Grace that Reigns Society invites all to Prayers For Our Priests at 7 p.m. We will be praying for all the priests in Richmond, Surrey and Delta. (www.GracethatReigns.com.)  Benediction at 7:45 pm followed by Mass in Cantonese at 8:00 p.m.  Please sign up at the Info Counter.

 

T3 Thy Kingdom Come      Youth Faith Formation Program (YFFP) is accepting registrations for 2014-15.  Forms are available at the Info Counter.  Last day of early bird registration is Jul 31.  Class will start on Sep 17.

 

Confirmation Congratulations to all our Confirmandi.  Please continue to pray for them.

 

Catholic Missions in Canada          Thank you for your generosity.

 

Landscape Summer Job   Please contact Fr. Paul.

 

Health Tune-Up Day - June 14 (Sat)  Organized by Fr. Josef Eugster New Foot Reflexology Volunteer Group and PCA.  Foot reflexology services will be provided.  Please register before Jun 10 at the Parish Office.

 

Project  Advance

Live Gratefully, Give Generously”

*         Parish goal: $168,000, of which $44,000 goes to Archdiocese and $124,000 for parish debt.

          Up-to-date pledge: $99,021, balance $82,221.

*         Suggestion: each family $432 or $36/month.

          Please pledge at the booths;

          take a pamphlet home; or

          go online www.rcav.org. Thank you.

 

Parish Activities Community (PCA)  Simple Mandarin Conversation, every Sat 2:15-3:15 p.m.

 

9 pm Twilight Mass Once a month, first Sunday Mass, gather and renew the hearts, souls and minds of all who attend on Jun 1 (Sun) 9 pm at Immaculate Conception Van.

 

Catholic Forum: Environmental Justice for Catholic     John Gabor, regional animator for Development and Peace will present it on Jun 3 (Tue) 7 pm. at St. Mary’s Church, Van.  Visit www.dominicanlaity.ca/forum or call Cathy 604-874-8037.

 

St. Anthony of Padua Novena      at St. Anthony of Padua (1345 West 73rd Ave. Van).  Join the 9-Day Mass & Novena from Jun 5 - 13, 7:30 pm. 

 

The Feast of Pentecost    Vancouver Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services welcomes you to Praise & Worship, Benediction & Mass, Prayers for Healing on Jun 7 (Sat) 10 am - 2 pm at St. Matthew Church, Surrey.

 

One-Day Retreat for Men - Jake Khym  Welcome all men, young, single and married for a full day retreat that is centred on practical ways to make a difference in the lives of men.  Jun 7 (Sat) 8:30 am - 6:30 pm at Our Lady of Assumption Parish.  Register at assumptionofmary.ca/retreat.php.

 

Catholic Cemetery Tour     Jun 7 (Sat) at Gardens of Gethsemani, Surrey and Jun 8 at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, New Westminster.  Go online www.rccav.org.

 

A Call to Action  Dr. Austen Ivereigh, the founder and coordinator of Catholic Voices, will speak on “Catholic Social Teaching, Pope Francis and The Call to Action” on Jun 10 (Tue) 7 - 9 pm at St. Mary Parish School, Van.  http://rcav.org/service-and-justice-metro-vancouver-alliance/.

 

Domestic Abuse Services - OLGCS  is holding its First Annual Clean Sweep on Jun 14 (Sat) at St. Matthew’s Elementary School, Surrey from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.  It’s a flea market, bottle drive, barbecue and raffle.  Book your table or more details, call 604-585-6688.

 

A Gift of Love: Introduction to Christian Meditation      To experience the fullness of being, that is God’s life in us and among us.  Presented by World Community for Christian Meditation-Canada on Jun 21 (Sat) 10 am - 4 pm at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre.  Register, visit www.rosemaryheights.com.

Friday 23 May 2014

English Bulletin - 6th Sunday of Easter

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

6th Sunday of Easter – May 25, 2014

 

Holy Spirit ... Our Hope

 

Pentecost is near.  Prepare ourselves for it by keeping vigil and praying together. Fr. Bill Comerford (Eng) & Fr. Paul Chu (Can) will lead us in Praise & Worship, Sharing, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Anointing and Intercession Prayers. Main language Cantonese with English. Jun 7 (Sat) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Church. Contact: cmcc.cpg.bc@gmail.com.

 

First Friday Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  Jun 6 (Fri).  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00 am to 7:45 pm. Vocations hour at 6:00 pm.  Grace that Reigns Society invites all to Prayers For Our Priests at 7 p.m. We will be praying for all the priests in Richmond, Surrey and Delta. (www.GracethatReigns.com.)  Benediction at 7:45 pm followed by Mass in Cantonese at 8:00 p.m.  Please sign up at the Info Counter.

 

First Holy Communion       Congratulations to all our First Communicants.  Please continue to pray for them.

 

Confirmation Archbishop Miller will come to confirm our PREP children next Sunday at 11:45 am.  Please pray for them.

 

Catholic Missions in Canada          Next Sunday the second collection is to support Catholic evangelization in remote and poor mission areas in Canada.  Check www.cmic.info.  Thank you for your generosity.

 

Congratulations to Fr. Peter Chiang on your 60th Anniversary of Ordination to Priesthood!

 

Protecting Victims of Prostitution and Human Trafficking  Our Archbishop urges all faithful to raise our voices to protect the victims.  Catholic Women’s League ladies will help all in signing the ready printed mailing card for the Justice Minister, Peter MacKay after Mass.  Please support.

 

Landscape Summer Job   Please contact Fr. Paul.

 

Clergy Retreat           Fr. Paul will attend the annual retreat this coming week.  Please continue to pray for all priests.

 

Congratulations to our Newly Weds

Rosa Wai & Joey Lau

Ban Kereakos & Mazen JaJo Estepho

 

Health Tune-Up Day - June 14 (Sat)  Organized by Fr. Josef Eugster New Foot Reflexology Volunteer Group and PCA.  Foot reflexology services will be provided.  Please register before Jun 10 at the Parish Office.

 

Project  Advance

“Live Gratefully, Give Generously”.        

·       Parish goal: $168,000, of which $44,000 goes to Archdiocese and $124,000 for parish debt.

Up-to-date pledge: $84,819, balance $83,181.

·       Suggestion: each family $432 or $36/month.

          Please pledge at the booths; take a pamphlet home; or go online www.rcav.org. Thank you.

 

Rest in Peace ~ Elizabeth Capper Wong

 

Catholic Forum: Environmental Justice for Catholic     John Gabor, regional animator for Development and Peace will present it on Jun 3 (Tue) 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Van.  Free, donation appreciated.  Info: www.dominicanlaity.ca/forum or call Cathy 604-874-8037.

 

The Feast of Pentecost    Vancouver Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services welcomes you to Praise & Worship, Benediction & Mass, Prayers for Healing on Jun 7 (Sat) at St. Matthew Church, Surrey.

 

St. Anthony of Padua Novena      at St. Anthony of Padua (1345 West 73rd Ave. Van).  Join the 9-Day Mass & Novena from Jun 5 - 13, 7:30 p.m. 

 

Catholic Cemetery Tour     Jun 7 (Sat) at Gardens of Gethsemani, Surrey and Jun 8 at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, New Westminster.  Go online www.rccav.org.

 

A Call to Action       Dr. Austen Ivereigh, the founder and coordinator of Catholic Voices, will speak on “Catholic Social Teaching, Pope Francis and The Call to Action” on Jun 10 (Tue) 7:00-9:00 p.m. at St. Mary Parish School, Van.  http://rcav.org/service-and-justice-metro-vancouver-alliance/.

 

Domestic Abuse Services - OLGCS  is holding its 1st Annual Clean Sweep on Jun 14 (Sat) at St. Matthew’s Elementary School, Surrey from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  It’s a flea market, bottle drive, barbecue and raffle.  Book your table or more details, call 604-585-6688.

 

Distance Education Courses for Adult Faith Formation offered by St. Francis Xavier University.  Call 1-877-867-5562 or www.sites.stfx.ca/continuingeducation/.

Friday 16 May 2014

English Bulletin - 5th Sunday of Easter

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time – May 18, 2014

 

Holy Spirit ... Our Hope

 

Holy Spirit is the greatest gift from God.  Prepare ourselves for the Pentecost by keeping vigil and praying together.

Fr. Bill Comerford (Eng.) &Fr. Paul Chu (Can.) will lead us in Praise & Worship, Sharing, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,

Anointing and Intercession Prayers. Main language Cantonese with English. Jun 7 (Sat) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Church. Contact: cmcc.cpg.bc@gmail.com.

 

Year of Hope

          St. Paul said, "I planted the seed, Apollo watered it, but God made it grow." (1Co 3:6)

          "Let us keep sowing since Christ is faithful as a son over God's house.  And we are his house, if we  hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast." (Heb 3:6)

          Through permanently praying, thanksgiving, praising to our Almighty God, we have certainly verified amazing graces which are all just as written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him."         (1Co 2:9)         Amen.

 

Solemn Exposition of Eucharist    will be held this Wednesday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Please sign up to pray for vocations.

 

First Communion     Please pray for our children who will receive First Communion next Sunday.

 

Pope's Pastoral Works      will be collected next week, please be generous.

 

Project advance  Archbishop Miller called us to

"Live Gratefully, Give Generously"

*         Parish goal: $168,000, of which $44,000 goes to Archdiocese and $124,000 for parish debt.

          Up-to-date pledge: $54,355, balance $113,645.

 

*         Suggestion: $432/family or $36/month for 12 months.

          1.       Please pledge at the booths; or

          2.       Take a pamphlet home; or

          3.       Go online www.rcav.org.  Thank you.

 

World Day of Prayer for the Church in China - May 24

Archbishop Miller blessed the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Sheshan in Vancouver on Easter Sunday.  Archbishop Joseph Ti-Kang from Taiwan will be in attendance at St. Francis Xavier Parish on May 24, 10:00 a.m., Marian Procession at 11:00 a.m.  All are welcome.

 

Prayer by Pope Benedict XVI

         

"Our Lady of Sheshan, sustain all those in China, who, amid their daily trials, continue to believe, to hope, to love. May they never be afraid to speak of Jesus to the world, and of the world to Jesus. In the statue overlooking the Shrine you lift your Son on high, offering him to the world with open arms in a gesture of love. Help Catholics always to be credible witnesses to this love, ever clinging to the rock of Peter on which the Church is built.  Mother of China and all Asia, pray for us, now and forever. Amen."

 

Annual Priests' Retreat      Fr. Francis Chang will be on retreat this week, followed by Fr. Paul  next week.  Please pray for all the priests.

 

CM Voice      new issue has been printed.

 

Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp(WCCCLC)            Welcome to our social event on May 25 from 2:00 - 4:00 in Room A & B for some fun games and singing. Also, there will be FREE FOOD AND PRIZES. It's a great way to see what the camp is about and meet new friends! Feel free to message our Facebook page if you have any questions. Look forward to seeing you there!

 

Biblical Talks           Sr. Maria Ko will offer talks in English:  "Introduction to Pope Francis", "The Joy of the Gospel", "Sermon on the Mount" on May 20 (Tue) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, Van.  Free admission, register email srmariako2014@gmail.com or call 604-592-2429.

 

Jesus the Teacher Retreat    Come to deepen your knowledge of faith, skill and understanding of the ministry of catechists, renew your relationship with the Lord.  Led by Fr. Nick Meisl on May 23 (Fri) 7 p.m. to May 25 (Sun) 1 p.m. at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre.  Cost $175, please register at http://rcav.org/oc-jesus-the-teacher-retreat.

 

Focus on Life Gala Dinner Keynote speaker Melissa Ohden, abortion survivor. Dinner on May 26 (Mon) 6:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency.  For tickets, call Signal Hill at 1-877-7SIGNAL.

Friday 9 May 2014

English Bulletin - 4th Sunday of Easter

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Fourth Sunday of Easter – May 11, 2014

 

Vocations Sunday

 

"If I feel attracted to Jesus, if his voice warms my heart, it is thanks to God the Father, who has put in me the desire of love, of truth, life, beauty ... and Jesus is all this to the full."          ~  Pope Francis

Vocations website: vocations@rcav.org or call 604-443-3254.

Thank you for your generosity to Work of Vocations.

 

Solemn Exposition of Eucharist  will be held from May 21 - 23 (Wed-Fri) from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Please sign up.

 

Parish Pastoral Council      will be held on May 16 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.  Each parish group is advised to send at least one member to the meeting.

 

Holy Spirit ... Our Hope

Holy Spirit is the greatest gift from God.  Prepare ourselves for the Pentecost by keeping vigil and praying together.

Fr. Bill Comerford (Eng.) &Fr. Paul Chu (Can) will lead us in Praise & Worship, Sharing, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Anointing and Intercession Prayers.

Main language Cantonese with English.

Jun 7 (Sat) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Church.

Contact: cmcc.cpg.bc@gmail.com

 

Project advance  Archbishop Miller called us to "Live Gratefully, Give Generously"

*         Parish goal: $168,000, of which $44,000 goes to the Archdiocese and $124,000 for parish debt payment.  Up-to-date pledge: $21,965, balance $146,035.

*         Suggestion: $432/family or $36/month for 12 months.

          1.       Please pledge at the booths; or

          2.       Take a pamphlet home; or

          3.       Go online www.rcav.org.

Thank you.

 

Happy Mother's Day

 

Rosary          May is the month of Mother Mary, all are welcome to say Rosary 20 minutes before Sunday Masses (except 8:15 a.m.)

 

Parish Community Activities

Tai Chi Chuen         starts every Monday 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Mandarin Class       starts every Saturday 2:15 - 3:15 pm

 

Professional Bereavement Support Caregivers

          "Healing Your Grieving Heart: Exploring Practical Touchstones for Caring for Yourself" at the Unitarian Church on May 20 (Tue) from 7 - 9 pm.

          Exploring the Value and  Function of Grief Symptoms: The "Companioning Helping Role" on May 21 (Wed) 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at University Golf Club. Deadline for registration May 16.    Free with registration by calling 604-736-0268 or online at www.kearneyfs.com.

 

Biblical Talk in English by Sr. Maria Ko   Topics: "Introduction to Pope Francis" "The Joy of the Gospel" "Sermon on the Mount" on May 20 (Tue) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, Van.  Free admission, register email srmariako2014@gmail.com or call 604-592-2429.

 

Focus on Life Gala Dinner Keynote speaker Melissa Oden, abortion survivor. Dinner on May 26 (Mon) 6:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency.  For tickets, call Signal Hill at 1-877-7SIGNAL.

 

Healing and Deliverance Retreat   May 27 (Tue) starts at 7 pm. to May 29 (Thu) 3:30 pm. at Rosemary Heights, Surrey.  Sleepover and commuter rates available.

 

 

Teaching and Prayer for Healing and Deliverance       at St. Mary's Church, Van on May 30 (Fri) 7-9 p.m. and May 31 (Sat) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Both events are leaded by Erika Gibello and deliverance with Fr. Bill Comerford.  For registration please call Roy at 604-523-2769 or visit www.vccrs.ca.

 

Young Adults: Called & Gifted      You are called by Christ for a special mission that only you can do?  Fr. Bryan Doles from Seattle will be giving this course for young adults on May 24 (Sat) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at St. Ann Parish, Abbotsford.  Register by calling Judy at 604-852-5602 ext 7 or email adultfaith@stannsabbotsford.ca.

 

Catholic Forum: Environmental Justice for Catholics    Presentation by John Gabor, who has been involved in international development and social justice for more than 30 years, and is currently regional animator for Development and Peace.  Jun 3 (Tue) 7 p.m. at St. Mary Church, Van.  Free, donation appreciated.  Info: www.dominicanlaity.ca/forum or call Cathy 604-874-8037.

 

Salt + Light TV Free view till May 31 (Shaw 160, Telus 159).

 

 

Friday 2 May 2014

English Bulletin

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church – Church Bulletin

Third Sunday of Easter – May 4, 2014

 

Year of Hope

 

"We need the greater and lesser hopes that keep us going day by day. But these are not enough without the great hope, which must surpass everything else. This great hope can only be God, who encompasses the whole of reality and who can bestow upon us what we, by ourselves, cannot attain. The fact that it comes to us as a gift is actually part of hope. God is the foundation of hope: not any god, but the God who has a human face and who has loved us to the end, each one of us and humanity in its entirety."     Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical "Saved in Hope"

 

Solemn Exposition of Eucharist    will be held from May 21 - 23 (Wed-Fri) from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Please sign up.

 

Rosary          May is the month of Mother Mary, all are welcome to say Rosary 20 minutes before Sunday Masses (except 8:15 a.m.)

 

Parish Pastoral Council      will be held on May 16 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.  Each parish group is advised to send at least one member to the meeting.

 

Project advance   Archbishop Miller called us to "Live Gratefully, Give Generously"

 

*         Parish goal: $168,000, of which $44,000 goes to the Archdiocese and $124,000 for parish debt payment.

 

*         Suggestion: $432/family or $36/month for 12 months.

          1.       Please pledge at the booths; or

          2.       Take a pamphlet home; or

          3.       Go online www.rcav.org.

 

Catholic Movie        All are welcome to enjoy Mary the movie on May 10 (Sat) at 1:00 p.m. at Room A & B.  A true story of her life, as Mother of God, from conception to her assumption into heaven.  Two and half hours. English with Chinese subtitles.

 

Mother's Day Luncheon       will be held on May 11 (Sun).  Lunch tickets at $18 each are available after this Saturday Mass and Sunday from 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. 

 

Work for Vocations  will be collected next Sunday.  Please support generously.

 

Congratulations to our Newly Weds ~ Tarafeltoni Ibao & Jeremias Santa Cruz

 

"Finding God in All Things" Series          Catherine M. Kelly M. Div will facilitate on May 5 on Praying with your imagination and May 12 on Praying with God in your day.  $20/session.

 

Did you know that China and India were first evangelized by the Eastern Churches?          The Eastern Catholic Churches are autonomous, self-governing particular churches in full communion with the Pope.  Together with the Latin Church, they make up the Catholic  Church as a whole.  Fr. Richard Soo, SJ, a priest in one of the Byzantine  Catholic Church will give a talk on May 8 (Thu) 7-9 p.m.

 

For both events at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, please call or email Joe or Katherine at 604-484-4525 or sjwaff@gmail.com.

 

Share the Joy of the Gospel Discover Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Evangeli Gaudium on May 7, 14 & 21 (Wed) 7 - 9 p.m. at St. Mary's Elementary School, Van.  Reflection on personal call and involvement in sharing the Gospel.  Online registration at www.dominicanlaity.ca or call Cathy at 604-874-8037.

 

Suffering: The Way to Grow         Fr. John Hampsch, CMF will give a speech on May 9 (Fri) 7-9 pm and May 10 (Sat) 9-5 pm at Archbishop Carney Secondary, 1335 Dominion Ave (at Lougheed Hwy), Port Coquitlam.  Tickets $20 each or $30 for two.  Please call Vernon at 604-460-0114 or vernon4@telus.net.

 

Healing and Deliverance Retreat  May 27 (Tue) starts at 7 pm. to May 29 (Thu) 3:30 pm. at Rosemary Heights, Surrey.  Sleepover and commuter rates available.

 

Teaching and Prayer for Healing and Deliverance       at St. Mary Church, Van on May 30 (Fri) 7-9 p.m. and May 31 (Sat) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Both events are leaded by Erika Gibello.  For registration please call Roy at 604-523-2769 or visit www.vccrs.ca.

 

Single Women interested in Religious Life  Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows invites you to join them at St. Paul Parish on May 10 (Sat) for the 9:00 a.m. Mass and then to visit the Sisters in the parish centre - ends at 3:00 p.m.  You are also invited to meet the Sisters after the Sunday Masses on May 11 (Sun) in the foyer of the church.  More info email fmsols1994@gmail.com.

 

Biblical Talk in English by Sr. Maria Ko     Topics: "Introduction to Pope Francis" , "The Joy of the Gospel", "Sermon on the Mount" on May 20 (Tue) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, Van.  Free admission, register email srmariako2014@gmail.com or call 604-592-2429.

 

Salt + Light TV Free view till May 31 (Shaw 160, Telus 159).