01/07 Monday: [1] Amos 2.6-10, 13-16 [Gospel] Matthew 8.18-22
02/07 Tuesday: [1] Amos 3.1-8; 4.11-12 [Gospel] Matthew 8.23-27
04/07 Thursday: ST. ELIZABETH OF PORTUGAL [1]Amos 7.10-17 [Gospel] Matthew 9.1-8
03/07 Wednesday: ST. THOMAS [1]Ephesians 2.19-22 [Gospel] John 20.24-29
05/07 Friday: ST. ANTHONY ZACCARIA [1] Amos 8.4-6, 9-12 [Gospel] Matthew 9.9-13
05/07 Saturday: ST. MARIA GORETTI [1] Amos 9.11-15 [Gospel] Matthew 9.14-17
30/06 Sunday: 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [1] Ezekiel 2.3-5 [2] 2 Corinthians 12.7-10 [Gospel] Mark 6.1-6
“All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy!”
First Reading: Wisdom 1.13-15; 2.23-24
In the perspective of our world, how does the intrinsic “wholesomeness” of God’s creation interplay with the evident corruptibility? What are some causes for alarm, and what signs are there of hope?
Psalm 30: “You have turned my mourning into dancing. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever. I will extol you, Lord, for you have raised me up.”
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 8.7, 9, 13-15
How does St. Paul’s appeal to the Corinthians speak to me? How has the richness of God’s blessings impacted my life? How do I balance my needs with generosity towards others in need?
“Alleluia! Our Saviour Jesus Christ has abolished death and has brought us life through the Gospel.” Alleluia.”
Gospel: Mark 5.21-43
“Do not fear, only believe.” When have Jesus’ words guided me to healing, or to an answer to my prayers? What advice or experience could I share about faith overcoming fear?
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, Shirley De La Cruz, Nicole Van Humbeck, Caroline Bayle, Thái Thị Mỹ.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
For the pastoral care of the sick
We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all.
PARISH NEWS
*PREP OPENING: We are inviting all students from Grade 1 to grade 7 who are in Public School and want to receive the sacraments and to learn about the Catholic Faith. There’s opening for all grade in our Parish Religious Program (PREP). School starts on September 8, 2024, at 9:30 am. Registration ends on October 20. Registration forms available in the parish or at the back of the church. For more information, please call the Parish at 604-876-7826 or Mrs. Bucad at 604-721-2473
*The Youth and Young Adult Group is running a summer program on Saturdays from July 13 to August 24 for youth ages 10 to 13, or grades 5 to 8. The team is also seeking volunteers aged 16 and up to help facilitate the events. Volunteer registration can be done through the QR code on the poster at the back of the church, while participant registration forms can be found both through the QR code or the physical forms at the entrance of the church and submitted to the parish office.
*The Youth and Young Adult group invites all participants ages 16 and over to "Beloved,” a summer camping trip from August 8 to August 11th at Fintry Provincial Park in Vernon. For more information and to register, please refer to the QR codes on the posters or the paper forms in the back of the church.
*The Parish Office will be close on Monday, July 1, for Canada Day. Daily Masses will be celebrated as scheduled.
PARISH INFORMATION
Donations: To donate online go to https://support.rcav.org/parishes/parish-offertory/sunday-offering/and select St. Joseph, Van Offering.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
*Arise Youth Retreat: All youth born in 2009 and 2010 (going into Grades 9 and 10 this September) are invited to the annual Arise Youth Retreat at Camp Jubilee in North Vancouver on August 26-30! Learn more and register as a school or parish group via beholdvancouver.org/events.
*Catholic Family Camp: Join us for an unforgettable journey at the first-ever Catholic Family Camp hosted by the Archdiocese of Vancouver from Wednesday, August 28 to Friday August 30, at Stepping Stones Bible Camp in Deroche. Registration deadline: Monday, July 29, or whenever we reach capacity. Learn more and register at: beholdvancouver.org/events
Seminary of Christ the King: There will be a Vocation Live-In on the weekend of July 6 -7 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]
