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Today Jesus tells his disciples that he will "ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever." The Advocate is, of course, the gift of the Holy Spirit, which we celebrate on Pentecost Sunday. Jesus promises this gift if you love him and keep his commandments. Does the stewardship you provide in your day to day living show how much you love Jesus?
Annual Spring Bazaar & Raffle
Millennium Parish Hall
Saturday, May 31- 10 am - 3 pm
Raffle tickets are now being sold @ $2.00 each or 3 for $5 or $20/ booklet of 12. You may call Cecile to buy tickets or to pick-up some books to sell. Every Wednesday, between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm, Cecile Bozyk and her team will be in the Rectory Basement to receive your donations of new and used 'treasures' and also to sell tickets. Starting this Wednesday, we will not be accepting anymore used clothes. For more information, please call Cecile: 604 683-0143.
PROJECT ADVANCE 2008
Let us build in faith and in love. Kindly pick up a return envelope for your donations to Project Advance 2008 from the foyer. If you haven't received the pledge form yet, please pick up one as well. The volunteers will be happy to assist you. Thank you for your kind support and generosity- God bless you.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Besides the current representatives of the different ministries of the Parish, we need two more members who would represent the parishioners in the Parish Council. Those who are interested in being on the council, please phone, e-mail, or drop by the office to submit your information. If there are more than 2 parishioners who show interest, then elections shall be conducted before the first council meeting on June 10th at 6:00 pm in the Rectory Basement.
MAY PROCESSION AND CROWNING
Of our Blessed Mother Mary - Sunday, May 4th at 4:00 pm here in Guardian Angels. Everyone is invited to join the Legion of Mary in a special prayer. Please bring flowers to offer. Snacks will follow at the Rectory basement.
FIRST FRIDAY - May 2nd
Adoration starts at 6 pm followed by Mass at 7 pm. Everyone is encouraged to spend time with the Lord. The Mass is offered for the intentions of the Unborn and their parents.
BIBLE STUDY ON THURSDAYS
Starting this week, there will be no more Bible Study on Thursdays until someone takes over to facilitate. Bonnie Glassford has moved to Port Moody. Let us wish her blessings of peace and love of Christ. Cheers, Bonnie!
RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKEND
Next Retreat is May 2008 - A psychological and spiritual journey of healing after abortion. For confidential information or to register, call 604 525-0999.
STAND FOR HOUSING
Saturday, May 3, from 1-2 pm. In solidarity with other concerned citizens throughout BC, Father Ken Forster, OMI (Sacred heart Parish) invites you to stand for one hour on the corner of East Hastings & Campbell to demonstrate your conern about homelessness and the lack of affordable rental housing in Vancouver.
MARCH FOR LIFE
Come and join in the First Annual Western Canada March for Life sponsored by Pro-Life BC, BC & Yukon K of C, and Campaign Life Coalition BC on Thursday, May 8 in Victoria while parliament is in session. Will be marching for women's lives and for the defense of all life from conception to natural death. Join your voice with the thousands who will be standing up for life! www.prolifebc.ca or 604-853-3425.
CONFIRMATION FOR ADULT CATHOLICS
Preparation Classes will be held May 8, 15, 22, & 29, from 7-9 pm at Holy Rosary Hall basement (650 Richards St). Confirmation will be administered at the 11:00 am Mass on June 1. Contact the Holy Rosary Parish office for registration forms (604 682-6774 ext. 5) and return the completed form before the class, together with your certificates of Baptism, First Communion, and Marriage.
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
Weekend May 9-11
Helping couples understand the Sacrament of Marriage and their vocation. Register at www.ceewest.com or 604 451-3300
MASS FOR BIRTHRIGHT
Holy Rosary Cathedral, May 10 at 12 noon to both celebrate and pray for the work of Birthright. Everyone is welcome. Reception will follow; donations of finger food will be gratefully accepted.
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