Daily readings:
27/06 Monday: Blessed Nykyta Budka and Blessed Vasyl Velychkowsky or St. Cyril of Alexandria [1] Amos 2.6-10, 13-16 [Gospel] Matthew 8.18-22
28/06 Tuesday: St. Irenaeus [1] Amos 3.1-8; 4.11-12 [Gospel] Matthew 8.23-27
29/06 Wednesday: St. Peter & St. Paul [1] Acts 12.1-11 [2] 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 17-18 [Gospel] Matthew 16.13-19
30/06 Thursday: The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church [1] Amos 7.10-17 [Gospel] Matthew 9.1-8
01/07 Friday: Canada Day [1] Amos 8.4-6, 9-12 [Gospel] Matthew 9.9-13
02/07 Saturday: [1] Amos 9.11-15 [Gospel] Matthew 9.14-17
03/07 Sunday: 14th Sunday Ordinary Time [1] Isaiah 66.10-14 [2] Galatians 6.14-18 [Gospel] Luke 10.1-12,17-20
REFLECTION ON THE READINGS
1. First Reading 1 Kings 19.6b, 19-21
How did Elisha’s decision to say “Yes” to God’s prophetic call and follow Elijah, impact on him and his family? How did God’s call and my response bring me to the vocation I am living, or the next step I am contemplating? What hesitations have I had and what closure is/was needed to move on
Psalm 16: “You are my chosen portion. O Lord”
2. Second Reading - Galatians 5.1,13-18
What might “freedom” look like in my life? Considering the various constraints to my freedom, what restricts my freedom to serve others with love, and what simply restricts opportunities for self-indulgence? How do my experiences of being led by the Spirit compare to St. Paul’s understanding?
“Alleluia! Speak, O Lord, for your servant is listening; you have the words of eternal life.”
3. Gospel Reading - Luke 9.51-62
As Jesus focuses on the Cross ahead, what standards does he set for would-be disciples? How do I deal with those who ignore or reject him? How has the inevitable reality of suffering impacted my commitment to being his disciple? What is Jesus asking of me right now? What is delaying me or holding me back from the journey with him to Jerusalem?
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, Tuyen Van Nguyen, Patricia Rudolph, Shirley De La Cruz,
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH (June)
For families: We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.
INTENSION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday June 25 at 5PM
- For the souls of Paul Pelanger, Giovanni Minicucci, Antonio Minicucci, Alicia Bayle, Elizabeth Bayle and Ester Blanco.
Sunday June 26 at 8am
- For the souls of Hau Kam CHAN, Sour Yee HO, and for the intention of healing grace for myself.
Sunday June 26 at 6pm
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger
Monday June 27 at 8am
- For the souls of Paul Pelanger,
Tuesday June 28 at 8am
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger.
Wednesday June 29 at 7pm
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger.
Thursday June 30 at 8 am
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger.
Friday July 01 at 8am
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger
- For the soul of Amando Del Rosario
PARISH NEWS
Registration for English PREP courses is now open. Registration forms can be found in the front entrance. Classes will begin on Sunday, September 11 at 9am.
Our Parish is currently collecting pledges and donations for the 2022 Project Advance Campaign.
This Friday, July 1, the parish office will be closed in observance of the Canada Day Holiday
First Friday Mass will be celebrated at 8am in English and 7pm in Vietnamese.
On Thursday, June 29, as we celebrate the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul, we would like to offer special prayers for our own Fr. Paul Tran.
The following individuals have been selected to join our Parish Pastoral Council: Jessica Chung, Tashya de Silva, Elizabeth Hồng Nhung, Gabriel Gia Bảo, Duy Linh, Hữu Thuận và Lilly Mai. Congratulations to them and we pray that the Holy Spirit will guide them as they assist in the growth and development of our Parish.
Lost and Found: Who lost the ring in our Parish’s area, please come to our Parish’s office to get it back.
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 to https://support.rcav.org/parishes/parish-offertory/sunday-offering/and select St. Joseph, Van Offering.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
Inauguration of the Guard of Honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Centre in Vancouver
This is to inaugurate the first Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Centre here in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. With Episcopal approval given by Archbishop J. Michael Miller to the Association, a Eucharistic Celebration is being held by Archbishop Miller to officially open the first Center in Vancouver on June 30 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Port Coquitlam. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Knights of Columbus 2022 Summer 50/50 Charity Appeal
The Knights of Columbus Charity Foundation is hosting a 50/50 raffle - winner takes half! Proceeds go to the dioceses in BC for outreach programs and the advancement of education. The campaign ends on Tuesday, July 5. Learn more and buy your tickets at kofcbc5050.ca.
* Water in the Desert: Adoration and Worship
Water in the Desert is a monthly Adoration evening at Christ the Redeemer Parish. Come spend an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Lost & Found Coffeehouse will be open after for those who wish to stay and socialize. Saturday, July 16 at 7 p.m. at Christ the Redeemer Parish, West Vancouver. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
