22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | September 1, 2024 |
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Sunday Coffee - Call for Bakers and Volunteers! Sunday, September 1 Do you have a knack for baking? Would you like to share your talent with other parishioners? Our Sunday Coffee volunteers will be back in action this Sunday, September 1 after the 9 am and 11 am Masses, and you can help by contributing homemade baked goods! If you would like to participate, please bring your cookies, pre-cut squares, cakes or loaves to the small kitchen before Mass. Savoury finger food items are also welcome for parishioners who cannot have sugar. We are also looking for volunteers to help with Sunday Coffee. If you are able to donate some time on Sunday mornings, please click the link below. |
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Special Collection for Catholic Education Sunday, September 1 This Sunday we have a special collection for Catholic Education. Please donate to support our faith-filled learning environments. If you forget your envelope on Sunday, you can put it in the collection plate the following Sunday, or drop it off at the parish office anytime. |
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Labour Day Holiday Monday, September 2 Monday, September 2 is Labour Day. Mass will be at 9:00 am. We hope you enjoy the long weekend! |
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Daily Mass Returns to the Church Monday, September 2 Restoration of the church is almost complete! Daily Mass will move from the McCarthy Room back to the Church starting on Monday, September 2. |
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School Mass on Wednesdays Starting Wednesday, September 4 at 9:00 am Staff and students are back to school this week. They will be present at school Masses at 9:00 am on Wednesdays starting September 4. Everyone is welcome to attend the school Masses, especially parents of students at St. Anthony's School. Please join us, and feel free to stop in at our Lost & Found coffeehouse for coffee and snacks afterwards! |
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New Office Hours As of Tuesday, September 3, the parish office will be open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. |
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CELEBRATING OUR PARISH FAMILY |
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Congratulations on your baptism, Alexander Congratulations to the Cayanan family who celebrated their son Alexander's baptism this past weekend. Welcome to the church family, Alexander! |
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Congratulations to Erica and Robert on your marriage This past week, Erica Krampl and Robert Kavanagh celebrated the sacrament of marriage in a beautiful and meaningful ceremony. Robert and Erica, as you become one in the eyes of God, may your love and faith guide you through a lifetime of happiness. |
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Happy Birthday to Alicia Sunday, September 1 Congratulations to our parishioner Alicia Marshall, who is celebrating her 80th birthday on August 30th. Alicia's CTR family is very important to her, so she's looking forward to sharing her special day with everyone. Please join Alicia and her family for a slice of birthday cake this Sunday, September 1 after the 11:00 am Mass. |
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Do you have a wedding anniversary, marriage, or baptism to share with the CTR community? Are you a new parishioner who would like to introduce yourself to the community? Share with us below and we'll include it in the Weekly Update! |
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World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Sunday, September 1 The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) invites all Catholic faithful to join in the global celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation that will take place 1 September 2024. This day calls on all of us to unite in prayer, reflection, and action for the protection and preservation of our common home. This year’s theme, “Hope and Act with Creation,” draws inspiration from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans (8:19-25), emphasizing the hope that stems from our faith and the active role we must play in caring for the world around us. The theme resonates with Pope Francis’ message, highlighting our responsibility as stewards of creation and our call to safeguard the environment for future generations. Please read more here. |
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First Friday Adoration Friday, September 6 from 8:45 am to 2:00 pm Come adore the Lord! The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for public adoration in the Church on Friday, September 6, from 8:45 am to 2:00 pm. Benediction will be at 2:00 pm. |
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World Red Cross Day Saturday, September 14 Our parishioner Dr. Laura Tiberio is offering first aid and CPR training at CTR on Saturday, September 14, in honour of World Red Cross Day. This is your chance to prepare with others and learn first-aid skills for when it really counts! Are you prepared? Almost 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home. Next to cancer, heart disease is the number one cause of death in adults. Those with high blood pressure and/or diabetes have in increased risk of stroke.
Click on the button below to register. |
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Next Season of Alpha Begins Wednesday, September 25 No matter who you are or what you believe, Alpha is a place you belong. Sessions provide an opportunity for guests to make connections, and share thoughts, ideas, and opinions in a safe and caring environment. Who can you invite to experience this space where everyone is welcome? Our next season of Alpha begins on Wednesday, September 25. Pray, make the invitation, and sign up below (spaces are limited!). |
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Lost & Found Coffeehouse: now open Wednesday AND Friday mornings Starting this week, the Lost & Found Coffeehouse will be open twice per week: Wednesdays from 9:45 am – 12:00 pm, and Fridays from 8:45 am - 10:30 am. Everyone is welcome! |
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Encounter School of Ministry Online, starting early September Drawing from the richness of Catholic heritage, Encounter School of Ministry seeks to teach, equip, and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their spheres of influence. Online courses begin soon. You can find more information on their website at encounterschool.org. Come and join other CTR parishioners who have already signed up for September classes! |
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Retrouvaille Weekend Commencing the weekend of October 18-20, 2024 near Vancouver Need Marriage Help? Why live in unhappiness or misery? You can revive your relationship! Retrouvaille is an effective, affordable marriage program consisting of an in-person weekend retreat and 12 virtual or live weekly Sunday afternoon follow-up sessions. Tens of thousands of couples have been helped to recover from all kinds of marriage crises! Open to couples of all faiths, or no faith. For confidential information or to register for the fall program, email vancouverbc@helpourmarriage.org, call 604-530-6710, or visit helpmymarriage.ca. |
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter Retreat October 25–27, 2024 at Carmel Hill - Little Flower Monastery (Deroche, BC) Rekindle the romance, remind yourselves why you fell in love and learn how to make a good marriage even better! WWME is offering a weekend marriage retreat this fall. Early bird registration is available before September 9; registration closes October 14. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org. |
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Weekly Calendar at a Glance Sunday (Sep 1) – Sunday Mass | 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm | Church Sunday (Sep 1) – Welcome Centre open | after 9:00 and 11:00 am Masses | Church foyer Sunday (Sep 1) - Sunday Coffee | after 9:00 and 11:00 am Masses | Mallon Room Sunday (Sep 1) – Confession | 4:00 – 4:45 pm | Small room in foyer Monday (Sep 2) - Labour Day | Mass at 9:00 am | Office closed Wednesday (Sep 4) – Lost & Found Open | 9:45 am – 12:00 pm | L&F Coffeehouse Wednesday (Sep 4) – School Mass | 9:00 am | Church Friday (Sep 6) – Men's Prayer Group | 6:15 am | Mallon Room Friday (Sep 6) – First Friday Adoration | 8:45 am - 2:00 pm | Church Friday (Sep 6) – Lost & Found Open | 8:45 am – 10:30 pm | L&F Coffeehouse
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MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Masses: Sunday at 9:00 am Sunday at 11:00 am Sunday at 5:00 pm Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 8:15 am Wednesday at 9:00 am (stays at 9:00 am through the summer) Saturday at 9:00 am *Please note this is the typical schedule of Masses. Mass times change on public holidays and certain liturgical occasions. |
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CONFESSIONS Saturday: 9:30 – 10:00 am Sunday: 4:00 – 4:45 pm CONTACT THE OFFICE Phone: 604-922-1371 Email: office@ctrwestvan.ca Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm For Mass and confession times around the Archdiocese, please visit massfinder.rcav.org. |
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Support our parish and set up a regular or one-time gift online by clicking the link below. To donate over the phone, please call the office 604-922-1371. Thank you for making CTR a thriving parish! |
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Current Participation: 157 families Participation Goal: 350 families You can contribute to Project Advance online at projectadvance.ca, by phone at 604-683-0281, or in-person at the parish office. Building our parish community is only possible with your donation. We’re grateful for your support. |
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Want to receive Fr. Paul's homilies occasionally via email? Sign up for our Flocknote list below to receive select homilies in your inbox. |
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Intentions: SUNDAY, September 1: 9:00 am – Joseph McDaniel + | 11:00 am – For the people | 5:00 pm – Wilken Family (int) MONDAY,September 2: Jonathan Nazareth TUESDAY, September 3: Jeannick Helm + WEDNESDAY, September 4: Kevin Ellis THURSDAY, September 5: Bernard Hanby + FRIDAY, September 6: Ivan Babic + SATURDAY, September 7: Emilie M. + |
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Please pray for Deirdre Bickford Denise Wild Thelma Aguilar, Lourdes Aquino, Deanna Burns, Ron Buziol, Stephanie Cameron-Anctil, Gloria Ceraldi, Frank and Rowena Cheung, Cathy & Conway Chun, Caleb Clarke, Hilda Colwell, Francisco Contardo, Bea Cuadra, Sofia Curalli, Judy Cutler, Leo Dy, Hunter Evans, Angie Gray, Maria Grygorczyk, Germaine Guay, John Haar, Michele Henderson, Guilbert Ho, Peter Lewis, Lindsay Maingot, Laila Maravillas, Michael McCarron, Peter Metcalfe, Josef Mlick, Gino Moldonado, Pat Montani, Mr. Nelson, Denise North, Michael O'Brien, Ventura & Eduardo Peralta, Fr. Craig Scott, Gloria Serrano, Theresa Sheehan, Armindo Silva, Alba Skinner, Gail Strigl, Thua Tran Thai, Rolly & Molly Waechter, Peter Wilken The repose of the souls of Corazon Kramer Emilie M. |
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Christ the Redeemer Parish acknowledges that the land on which we work and pray is the unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. |
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