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For a compilation of past news articles, messages, announcements, or
reminders, please visit the archives.
2012 Calendar Updated
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012
Please note that the 2012 CMPC calendar has been updated to reflect our official
schedule for this year (although certain dates have not been finalized). Members will be
notified of any further changes.
2012 Calendar Now Available
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011
The 2012 CMPC calendar is now available in the Schedule
page. Please note that the prayer meeting dates shown in the calendar are subject to
change.
Third Sports Fest
Friday, Nov. 18, 2011
For the third time this year, we will be holding another Sports Fest. It will be held
in the same location as the first two (Richmond Bethel Church), on Saturday, November
19, 2011, from 6 to 9 PM. The cost is $7 per family. You are welcome to invite your
friends, family, or acquaintances to join us.
Prayer Meeting Talks and Activities
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011
We will have the following talks in our next several prayer meetings. This series of
talks is titled "Understanding Life More Deeply and Living It More Fully":
- Attitude is a Choice - October 8, 2011
- Good People Build Their Lives on a Strong Foundation of Respect - October
22, 2011
- Enjoy What You've Got and Be Thankful - November 26, 2011
- Honesty: The Only Foundation on Which Lasting Relations Can Build - December
10, 2011
- Kind Words Cost Little But Accomplish Much - January 14, 2011
- The Most Important Choices We Get to Make - January 28, 2011
In addition, on November 12, 2011, Fr. Elton Fernandes will give a talk called
"Significance of the Eucharist". Please be there by 7 PM sharp.
Finally, on November 19, 2011, we will hold our third Sports Fest at Richmond
Bethel Church from 6 PM to 9 PM.
Talk by Pat Gillespie: iDisciple
Thursday, Sep. 14, 2011
In our next prayer meeting (September 24, 2011), Pat Gillespie will give a talk
about social networking titled "iDisciple". Please be there by 7 PM sharp. We ask
all our members to eat dinner at home and simply provide light refreshments for the
prayer meeting (cookies, sandwiches, coffee, etc.).
Lessons to Think About: Is This All There is in Life?
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011
The following lesson was prepared by Fidel Gallevo.
"But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and
all these things will be added unto you."
- Matthew 6:33
More often than not, we encounter this kind of question: Is this all there is in this
lifetime? Every human being - rich or poor, mighty or lame, famous or infamous - is
faced with this realism. You could be the President of the United States of America, the
Queen of England, an Afghan soldier, or a dying senior in a nursing home in Russia.
You’ll be confronted by a deep yearning, but all the things around you wouldn’t do any
good. It’s like a feeling of incompleteness, as if one of your arms wasn’t there anymore
or there’s a missing piece in a puzzle game you’re playing. What, then, would complete
a person and what will it take to have it? It’s about coming to terms with our Creator,
knowing His very purpose for His creation, and doing His will for our good and the good of
all.
As a case study, let’s look into the lives of these two well-known personalities:
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, India, and Princess Diana of England. Did you know that they
both died in 1997? But how did they live their lives? Was there any “blank page” to find
in their Book of Life? Mother Teresa was quoted, “...as to my heart, I belong entirely
to the Heart of Jesus.” In a nun’s habit when she found the Lord, she was able to
establish the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India that minister to the poorest of
the poor.
Upon her death, she was beatified and given the title: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
by Pope John Paul II. What about Princess Diana? A typical ‘Cinderella’ girl who spent her
entire life in misery after marrying the future King of England and beyond. She lived a
glamorous lifestyle but behind the limelight, deep and hurtful conflict surmised, which
print and broadcast media around the world hyped about. Then, on that fateful day in
August, the car she was riding slammed into the 13th concrete post of the tunnel under
Place de Alma in Paris, France, caused by a high-speed chase by paparazzi. As reported in
Wikipedia: "In her burial, a set of rosary beads was placed in her hands, a gift she
had received from Mother Teresa, who died the same week as Diana." Biography Online has
added: "Shortly before her death, June 18th Princess Diana met with Mother Teresa.
Both admired each other." Mother Teresa always said “Diana is my daughter.” With utmost
humility Diana said “I am a very, very small Mother Teresa.” What do you think was the
last entry in the Book of Life of Lady Diana Frances Spencer, Princess of Wales?
Like a scene at Golgotha more than 2000 years ago, a thief who was also to die on the
cross had asked this from the Lord: Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.
The Lord responded: “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” It’s never too late
to find meaning in this crazy world we live in. If you are caught up in this situation,
try JESUS. He knows the Way, the Truth, and the Life. You need nothing more!
Jamming 4 Jesus: A Concert for the Soul
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011
The following article was prepared by Rvie Tolentino for the CM Voice Newspaper
Jamming4FAITH. Jamming4HOPE. Jamming4LOVE. Jamming4HIM
Music is the language of the soul and if sang from the heart, it's praying twice - so
said by St. Augustine.
CMPC members with voices of a thousand angels got together and organized a live free
concert aimed at sharing and spreading the love of Jesus Christ to the parishioners of
Canadian Martyrs and other people in attendance. The performers and technical staff spent
hundreds of hours practicing and preparing for the show, and on May 28th, they've put on
a lively and inspirational musical performance to the delight of the audience. The concert
had a huge turnout, where people of all ages filled the main hall of the Canadian Martyrs
Catholic Church that fateful Saturday. The people left the concert awe-struck and inspired
by the positive and encouraging messages portrayed through theh personal testimonies and
songs.
The concert had been a success, thanks to the hard work, generosity, and commitment of
the 28 performers, 10 musicians, technical staff, and members of the Canadian Martyrs
Prayer Community. But most especially, to our Lord Jesus Christ, to Him be the glory
forever and ever - Amen!!!
Changes in Prayer Meeting Schedule
Wednesday, Jul. 27, 2011
Please note the following changes in our prayer meeting schedule:
- There will be no prayer meeting this Saturday, July 30, 2011
- Our next prayer meeting will be held on August 13, 2011
The CMPC Calendar has been updated to reflect these changes.
CMPC 10th Anniversary Pictures
Thursday, Jun. 23, 2011
Pictures from the prayer group's 10th Anniversary Celebration at Hilton Hotel are now
available online. To view the pictures, go to the
Pictures Slideshow page and press the "<<"
button
CMPC 10th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
On June 2001, the Gallevo, Tolentino, and Ocariza families held our very first prayer
meeting in a small dining room in Richmond. Ten years later, the group - which eventually
became known as the Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community (CMPC) - has grown to over
thirty families, and continues to grow not only in numbers, but also in each member's
relationship with God and each other.
We invite all CMPC members to join us on Saturday, June 11, 2011, to celebrate
our prayer group's 10th anniversary. The celebration will be held at Hilton Hotel in
Richmond (5911 Minoru Boulevard). Please be there by 5:30 PM.
Sports Fest Pictures
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Pictures from the March and April 2011 Sports Fest are now available online. You may
view the pictures in the Pictures Slideshow (once
you are in the slideshow page, click on the "<<" arrow to view the pictures from this
event).
Jamming For Jesus Concert
Sunday, May 15, 2011
The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community will be holding an evangelical concert titled
"Jamming for Jesus" on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic
Church Main Parish Hall. The concert will feature both Christian songs and popular
songs belonging to other genres of music. This is a free event, and all are welcome to
attend. The concert starts at 7 PM.
2011 Lenten Recollection
Monday, Apr. 11, 2011
The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community will be holding a Lenten Recollection this
Saturday, April 16, 2011, at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church. Father Elton Fernandes
will give a talk during the recollection. The event is free of charge, and all are welcome
to attend.
Winter Beach Party Pictures
Thursday, Mar. 24, 2011
Pictures from the CMYPC group's Winter Beach Party last month are now posted. The
images can be viewed in the following page (press the left arrow when the page loads):
Lessons to Think About: Growing In Faith with God
Monday, Feb. 28, 2011
The following lesson was prepared by Luming Gallevo.
"...Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can see the kingdom of God
without being born from above."
- John 3:3
If we have genuinely made a commitment to Jesus Christ, we need to grow! An amazing
transformation takes place the moment we pray and genuinely commit our life to Jesus
Christ. We are spiritually born! Unless we are born again, we cannot see the kingdom of
God, as John 3:3 tells us.
Just as a newborn baby is to grow physically, so are we to grow spiritually. A baby
grows with the intake of food and the love of a family. In like manner, a person who is a
spiritual newborn will grow with the intake of spiritual food (the Bible) and the love of
their spiritual family (the Church)
Let me share with you five means of growth:
- BIBLE. Read one chapter of the BIBLE each day. 1 Peter 2:2 says, "As newborn
babies, desire the pure milk of the word of God."
- PRAYER. Spend time each day in PRAYER conversing with God. Prayer is our
direct communication line to God in heaven. We should pray about everything.
Matthew 21:22 says, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in
prayer."
- WORSHIP. Worship regularly in Church. It is a vital aspect of growth. God loves
us and wants to spend time with us. God the Father seeks people to worship HIM
in spirit and truth (John 4:23). The Bible clearly teaches the benefits and
blessings of worship.
- FELLOWSHIP. Fellowship with Christians who will help us grow in faith.
Fellowship with other Christians is not only a joy, but is absolutely essential
to our growth. We learn and are encouraged by one another Hebrew 10:24 says,
"And let us consider how we may spur one another toward love and good deeds."
- WITNESS. Be a WITNESS by telling others what Jesus Christ means to us.
Witnessing is sharing the joy of our salvation with others. Our friends and
family members need to know how to receive the gift of eternal life, too.
God has a place of victory for all of us. We may be facing challenges. In the natural,
it may look like things won't ever change, but God is saying, "Quit looking at your
circumstances and look up! Lift up your eyes of faith and look beyond where you are
because there is a victory as far as the eyes can see."
Your enemies may have some power today, but remember, our God is All Powerful! There is
no foe that can stand against Him. Those things we are facing are temporary, but God
Almighty is eternal. He is the God who flung the stars into space and who spoke the world
into existence. When He said, "Let there be light," light came at 186,000 miles per
second. That's power and that's the God we serve.
Lessons to Think About: Discerning the Will of the Most High
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011
The following lesson was prepared by Fidel Gallevo.
"Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart;
and you will find rest for your selves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light."
- Matthew 11:28-30
To accept the present moment, the reality that we see must be taken "as it is".
It will affect us, of course. We cry for the sad things that happen. Not just the little
things but the major turmoil that could possibly happen in our day to day life - like a
death in the family or a diagnosed breast cancer to an aunt. As human beings, we have to
face this reality. It is never enough to muster much courage in order to confront the
challenge we are facing. We need the Grace of the Almighty God to know what is the "good"
it will bring us. Yes! The goodness of God will come out in every scenario in our life.
Always! No man escapes God's attention! It is only then that we could move on with our
life. With gained confidence and strength, we are now ready to take on the next moment.
Hearts on Fire
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
In line with the Canadian Martyrs Parish's 2011 theme "To Love and To Serve the Lord",
the Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community will hold a series of spiritual talks entitled
"Hearts on FIRE", where "FIRE" stands for Faith, Intimacy with God,
Repentance, and Evangelism. The first talk - "Faith" - will be presented by
Fr. Elton Fernandez, S.J., on Saturday, February 12, 2011, at 7:30 PM at the main parish
hall of the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church. This activity is free of charge and everyone
is welcome to attend.
Winter Beach Party
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
The Canadian Martyrs Prayer Community Youth and Young Adult Groups will hold a Beach
Party in the middle of winter! This fun activity will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 PM on
Sunday, February 20, at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church main parish hall. This is a
free event, and all youths and young adults from ages 13-25 are welcome to attend. Please
wear appropriate beach attire to this party.
2011 Calendar Available
Monday, Jan. 3, 2011
The newly revamped 2011 CMPC calendar is now available in the
Schedule page. The calendar contains the prayer meeting
schedule for 2011. It also includes CMPC events, birthdays, and anniversaries, much like
the earlier, Flash-based calendar that was available from 2006-2009.
For longtime members, you might notice that the new calendar looks less refined
compared to the earlier Flash-based calendar. If time permits, the look and feel of the
new calendar will be improved in the next few months; however, the goal at this time
is to provide additional useful features that were not available in the older calendar
(e.g., search functionality, a reincarnation of the "events menu", etc.). If you have
any further suggestions, please let us know by using the form in the
Contact page.
Sisters of Atonement Trip - Pictures
Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010
Pictures from the youth group's trip to the Sisters of Atonement soup kitchen are
now posted online. The pictures can be viewed by going to the
slideshow (press the left arrow button in the
slideshow page to view the pictures from this event).
Please note that as of today, pictures will no longer be shown in individual pages to
save space. All pictures will be shown exclusively through the slideshow from this point
onward. Further enhancements to the slideshow will be made in the future (e.g., faster
download times for pictures, pictures divided into categories for easier navigation, etc.)
However, all individual pages prior to this change will be kept for historical purposes,
and could still be accessed via the main Pictures page.
Kids' Christmas Party Presentation: 2nd Practice
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010
Members of the CMPC kids group who will be participating in the Kids' Christmas Party
Presentation will hold another practice this Saturday, December 18, 2010, at the
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church Main Parish Hall. Please be there by 6:30 PM.
CMYPC Caroling
Friday, Dec. 3, 2010
Please note that the CMYPC members (both youth and young adults) will hold a carolling
practice session in the Ocariza residence on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at 1 PM. The
carolling will be done to raise funds to buy socks, mittens, toques, and blankets, and to
gather any old jackets/jeans donated by CMPC members. These items will be distributed to
the Sister of Atonement Men's Clothing Room on December 23, 2010.
The carolling will be held on the following days:
- Friday, December 10, 2010 (6-10 PM)
- Sunday, December 12, 2010 (4-8 PM)
- Friday, December 17, 2010 (6-10 PM)
- Sunday, December 19, 2010 (4-8 PM)
Adults will accompany the youth and young adults to drive the carollers around.
Kids' Christmas Party Presentation Practice
Friday, Dec. 3, 2010
To prepare for their Christmas party presentation, the kids will be holding a practice
session on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at 6:30 PM. They will be practicing in the
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church Parish Hall.
Talk By Fr. Elton Fernandes
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010
Please be reminded that in our next prayer meeting on Saturday, November 27, 2010,
all members (including the adults, the children, the youth, and the young adults) will
listen to a talk by Fr. Elton Fernandes titled "Hearing God's Voice in Life: How Do We
Know What is from God?" The talk will be followed by a question and answer session. Please
make sure you arrive on time at 7:00 PM sharp (the talk will be held in the Canadian
Martyrs Catholic Church Parish Hall as usual).
Members are encouraged to invite and bring along their friends to listen to the
talk.
The CMPC Times: Edition 4 Now Archived
Friday, Nov. 12, 2010
For those who have not subscribed to the newsletter (or those who simply
wish to revisit the newsletters), the 4th edition of "The CMPC Times" has been archived.
The link is found in the Newsletter Archives page.
Prayer Request for Mike Abenes' Mother
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010
We are asking the community to pray for Mike Abenes' mother, Ligaya Abenes, who has
been facing health problems. May God bless her and heal her from whatever illnesses she
may currently be experiencing.
Prayer Meeting on October 9 Moved
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010
Please be advised that the prayer meeting scheduled for October 9, 2010 has been
cancelled due to a Knights of Columbus event that will be held at Canadian Martyrs on the
same day. Instead, we will be holding our next prayer meeting on October 16, 2010.
We will also have a prayer meeting the week after, on October 23, 2010.
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Upcoming Events
- Sports Fest
November 19, 2011
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Richmond Bethel Church
- Next CMPC Prayer Meeting
November 26, 2011
7:00 - 9:30 PM
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church (Parish Hall)
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