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July 13, 2012
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Friday Report

  

Greetings!  

 

Men: you need to be there.   

Ladies: the men in your life need to be there.   

 

Buy your tickets today for Man Alive!, the first ever full-day Archdiocesan Catholic men's conference, at the Centre for Performing Arts on October 27, 2012. Join Archbishop Miller, upwards of 1,900 men, and a dynamic roster of speakers for a life-changing day in downtown Vancouver. Think of the men you know who will be inspired, challenged, and have a blast at Man Alive!  

 

 

 

July Ticket Promotion:

  • Purchase 1 ticket - $35 (save $5).
  • Purchase 2 tickets - $30 each (save $10 each).
  • Purchase 3 tickets - receive a free copy of the book, "A Father Who Keeps His Promises," by Dr. Scott Hahn.
  • Purchase 5 tickets - receive a free book and "Be a Man" T-shirt (while supplies last).


Sincerely,
 
Kyle Neilson
Director, Office of Evangelization 

 



Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Monday, Jul. 16
 
The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was assigned to Jul. 16, because on that date in 1251, according to Carmelite traditions, the scapular was given by the Blessed Virgin to St. Simon Stock. more
  • Pray the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
  • Read about the brown scapular.
Stop the hunger crisis in West Africa

 

The Archdiocese will have a special collection for the crisis in West Africa on Sunday, Jul. 22. To learn more about the emergency appeal in the Sahel region, visit the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) website and the Development and Peace website.  

Where were you in 2002?

You are invited to come and celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of Days in the Diocese and World Youth Day 2002 on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Good Shepherd Church, Surrey.  It will be a great opportunity to give thanks for the fruits of World Youth Days.

 

The event will include Mass with Archbishop Miller, a barbecue dinner, and an anniversary program of music, talks and testimonies.  Get more info and RSVP  here.
Register now for YouthLeader 2012

After a one-year hiatus, YouthLeader is back! The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry offers this top-notch, Christian Leadership training event from Aug. 26 - 30 at Summit Pacific College, Abbotsford. Many participants return to take leadership roles in their parishes, schools, and communities.  YouthLeader is open to teens 14 or older - entering at least grade 10 in September.
Share your speakers
   
Is your parish bringing in a speaker for a conference or other event? Why not share him or her with neighbouring parishes, schools or organizations? Just inform the Archdiocesan Communications Office, and we can help you set up additional engagements. It can reduce the expense of booking your speaker, draw more press coverage, and give more people the opportunity to hear your speaker when there is more than one venue. Click here to contact us. 
Submit a nomination for the Archdiocesan Stewardship Award
 
Nominations are now being accepted for the Archdiocesan Stewardship Award. Nominations are due to the Stewardship Awards Committee by July 31, 2012. Click here for more details.
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Jul. 9-13

Annual Book Sale - St. Mark's/Corpus Christi College 

 

Jul. 13-15

 

Jul. 18

Life in the Spirit Seminar begins at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Surrey  

 

Jul. 22

Jul. 28

World Youth Day 2002 10th Anniversary Celebration  

 

Jul. 31

Deadline for Stewardship Award Nomination 

 

 

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