26/06 Monday: [1] Genesis 12.1-9 [Gospel] Matthew 7.1-5
27/06 Tuesday: Blessed Nykyta Budka and Blessed Vasyl Velychkowsky. St. Cyril of Alexandra [1] Genesis 13.2, 5-18 [Gospel] Matthew 7.6, 12-14
28/06 Wednesday: St. Irenaeus [1] Genesis 15.1-2, 17-18 [Gospel] Matthew 7.15-20
29/06 Thursday: Saint Peter & St. Paul [1] Acts 12.1-11 [2] 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 17-18 [Gospel] Matthew 16.13-19
30/06 Friday: The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church [1] Genesis 17.1, 5, 9-10, 15-22 [Gospel] Matthew 8.1-4
01/07 Saturday: Canada Day [1] Genesis 18.1-15 [Gospel] Matthew 8.5-17
02/07 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: [1] 2 Kings 4.8-12a, 14-16 [2] Romans 6.3-4, 8-11 [Gospel] Matthew 10.37-42
First Reading: Jeremiah 20.10-13
Jeremiah struggled to endure the persecution he faced as God’s prophet. When and how has God helped me through times of being bad-mouthed by others or persecuted? How did the experience(s) affect me and my relationship with God?
Psalm 69: “Lord, in your steadfast love, answer me. It is zeal for your house that has consumed me; the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”
Second Reading: Romans 5.15-15
St. Paul reflects on the existence and significance of sin and death before God gave Moses the Law. How does his analysis apply to our time, as society drifts away from longstanding foundations in God’s law? What difference can we make as Christians, knowing the gift of grace through Jesus Christ?
“Alleluia. The Spirit of truth will testify on my behalf, says the Lord, and you also are testify. Alleluia.”
Gospel: Matthew 10.26-33
“Fear no one; for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known.” When have I been seriously challenged by this instruction? What happened? What aspects of my life am I hiding? How can I start to open up in the supportive freedom of God’s gracious light?
PRAY FOR THE SICK: May Chu, Camilo Romero, Adela Lim, Mary Martin, Ky Truong, Gina Tabul, Olivera Lambeta, Ngan Thi Trinh, Thuong Van Tran, Francesca Cabrales, Maria Garcia, Danita Chow, Hong Van Le, Tuyen Thi Nguyen, Phu Thi Truong, Bernard Boos, Hanh Huynh, Mary Magdalene H, Thanh Thi Dao, Sa Thi Dang, Phuong Van Nguyen, Hoa Xuan Thi Le, Estrella Rodriguez, Felipe Sobredo, Patricia Rudolph, Shirley De La Cruz.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH (June)
For the abolition of torture: We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.
INTENTION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday June 24 at 9 AM
- Thanksgiving Mass.
- For the soul of Rodrigo Agsaoay SR, Giovanni Minicucci and Antonio Minicucci.
Sunday June 25 at 8 AM
- Thanksgiving Mass. For the soul of Anna Pham Thi Tam Death Anniversary.
- For the Holy souls. For the intention of Ester T. Mistica’s birthday.
- Thanksgiving Mass. For the souls of Juco Ancestors.
Sunday June 25 at 11:30 AM
- Thanksgiving Mass.
- For the souls of Mario Magundayao, Amadeu and Cajubi Goncalves.
- For the Holy souls
PARISH NEWS
Day camp for children 5-12 years old: the Missionaries of Charity Sisters are offering day camp at our parish in the following weeks: July 3 - 7, and July 10 – 14, from 9:00 am – 1:30 pm each day. Murita Chua from the Archdiocese will be coming to help children explore the Good Shepherd theme. Participants meet in the church basement. Registration deadline is June 30th. Registration forms and volunteer forms are at the entrance.
The orientation and planning meeting for volunteers of Day Camp will be in the church meeting room on Sunday, July 2nd at 12:30 p.m. All registered volunteers are invited to attend this meeting.
St. Joseph's Youth & Young Adults will host a camping trip from July 6th to July 9th at Fintry Provincial Park. We invite the parish's young people to sign up using the QR code found in the posters at the back of the church. Please contact youth group leaders Thuan and Peter for further questions or details.
St. Joseph's Youth and Young Adults are hosting Summer Saturdays for young people from grades 5 to 8. The events will recur every Saturday from July 15 till August 26, starting from 2:30pm and ending after mass at 5:00pm. Activities include sports, board games, and arts & crafts. Sign-up forms are provided at the back of the church or through the parish office. Please see the posters at the back of the church for further details.
Project Advance 2023: we thank you for your generosity and ongoing financial support for our project advance campaign last year. This year, our parish Project Advance goal is $80,000. The parish rebate portion will go towards to our parish future renovation projects in the church and school. For more information, please see the volunteers after Mass, or visit our website for online donation.
There will be a Vocation Live-In on the weekend of July 8 - 9, 2023 at the Seminary of Christ the King in Mission, BC. Anyone wishing to enter the Seminary in the next couple of years is welcome. For more information phone 604-826-8975 or email [email protected]
Our Parish is always looking for volunteers who are willing to donate their time and talents in various areas such as: sacristans, readers, altar servers, choir members, gift bearers, parking lot attendants and so much more. Please speak with the Mass coordinator if you are able to help or would like more information.
PARISH INFORMATION
Stay in Touch: We welcome emails or phone calls to the parish office (604-876-7826 / parish.[email protected]) if you have suggestions or need assistance. Please keep your contact information (address, phone, email) up to date.
Donations: To donate online go tohttps://support.rcav.org/parishes/parish-offertory/sunday-offering/and select St. Joseph, Van Offering.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
*Street Missionary Weekend for Young Adults: Spend a weekend with other young adults in reaching out to our less privileged brothers and sisters on the streets of Vancouver! Participants will stay overnight at St. Mary's Parish in Vanc
ouver. No experience necessary. From Thursday, July 13, to Monday, July 17. Registration deadline: Saturday, July 1. Learn more and apply at beholdvancouver.org/events.
