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May 11, 2012
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Friday Report

  

Greetings!  

      

This weekend is Mother's Day, which during this month of Mary is an extra opportunity to show special appreciation for our mothers and motherhood. Whether your mother is still on this earth or in the merciful hands of God, keep her in your prayers.

Looking for a gift? A ticket to a retreat for women would make a great Mother's Day gift for any mom...especially if it's a surprise for her. Next Saturday, May 19, St. Ann's Church in Abbotsford is having a Retreat Day for Women - A Message of Hope when Life doesn't go your way, with Katrina Zeno. Talks include: The Goodness of God, The Joy of the Cross, and the Gift of the Eucharist. The day begins with Mass at 9 a.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include continental breakfast and hot lunch. Phone: 604-852-5602 or visit www.stannsabbotsford.ca.

      

Sincerely,


Paul Schratz
Director, Communications Office

 

   


Mary, Mother of God
Month of May

Watch a video on how to pray the rosary, read about the rosary in Scripture and learn more about the Joyful, LuminousSorrowful and Glorious Mysteries.
2012 Marian Conference
 
Mary: A Mother for Our Times will take place May 11-13 at  St. Ann's Parish, Abbotsford, with a Rosary procession, youth symposium, vendors, displays, and of course Eucharistic adoration.


Featured are internationally renowned guest speakers like Mark Shea, Father Michael Gaitley, Kyle Nielson, Song Writer, Musician, Singer Randy Albright, and Sr. Miriam James Heidland.  

Ordination to the Priesthood
 
The ordination of Deacon Pablo Santa Maria will take place at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Saturday, May 26, at 10 a.m. Click here for more information on vocations. 
Migrant/Refugee Ministry Retreat
 

"You give them something to eat" (Mat 14:13-21)

 

This prayerful retreat for those who support migrant/refugee people will begin with Mass at 9:00am at St Helen Parish, Burnaby on Saturday, Jun. 2. The rest of the day will be filled with talks, a reflection by Fr Claudio Holzer (cs) and a chance to share with in fellowship with others.

Premiere of new Salt+Light Documentary
 
On Sunday, Jun. 3, the Archdiocese of Vancouver will host the premiere of a Salt+Light HD documentary on Bethlehem University as it tries to contribute to a better future in the Holy Land. Click here for info and tickets. 
Project Advance 2012 - Sharing With Joy

The prevailing philosophy of the Project Advance appeal is to instill in every Catholic in the Archdiocese a daily awareness that every gift of nature and grace is a gift from Almighty God.

Read more on the mandate and learn how your donations will help support the important needs of the Archdiocese.

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May 11-13

2012 Marian Conference: Mary: A Mother For Our Times  

May 17

Advance Care Workshop - Corpus Christi Parish, Vancouver 

 

May 26

Empower Plus Youth Ministry Training & XLT 

 

May 26

Ordination to the Priesthood - Deacon Pablo Santa Maria 

 

May 27

Stewardship Sunday 

 

May 28

Focus on Life Gala 

 

Jun. 2

Migrant/Refugee Ministry Retreat 

 

Jun. 3

Premiere of Across the Divide, documentary by Salt+Light 

 

Jun. 15

 

 

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