10/07 Monday: [1] Genesis 28.10-22a [Gospel] Matthew 9.18-26
11/07 Tuesday: Saint Benedict [1] Genesis 32.22-32 [Gospel] Matthew 9.32-38
12/07 Wednesday: [1] Genesis 41.55-57; 42.5-7a, 17-24 [Gospel] Matthew 10.1-7
13/07 Thursday: Saint Henry [1] Genesis 44.18-21, 23b-29, 45.1-5 [Gospel] Matthew 10.7-15
14/07 Friday: Saint Camillus de Lellis [1] Genesis 46.1-7, 28-30 [Gospel] Matthew 10.16-23
15/07 Saturday: Saint Bonaventure [1] Genesis 49.29-31, 33; 50.15-26 [Gospel] Matthew 10.24-33
16/07 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: [1] Isaiah 55.10-11 [2] Romans 8.18-23 [Gospel] Matthew 13.1-23
First Reading: Zechariah 9.9-10
A prophecy about the coming of a king to Jerusalem, who will be just and victorious, but also humble and riding on a donkey. The passage declares that this king will bring peace to the nations and rule over them, and his dominion will extend from sea to sea and to the ends of the earth.
Psalm 145: “I will bless your name for ever, my King and my God”.
Second Reading: Romans 8.9, 11-13
Those who have the Spirit of Christ dwelling within them belong to him and will have life. The passage urges believers to live according to the Spirit and put to death the deeds of the flesh, for those who live according to the flesh will not inherit eternal life.
“Alleluia. Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of thew kingdom. Alleluia.”
Gospel: Matthew 11.25-30
Jesus thanks God for revealing the truth of his teachings to the humble and childlike, rather than to the wise and learned. He invites those who are burdened and weary to come to him and take up his yoke, promising that they will find rest for their souls, for his yoke is easy and his burden 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 (July)
For a Eucharistic life: We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.
INTENTION FOR THE WEEK
Monday July 10 at 8 AM
- Petition mass for career opportunities.
Saturday July 8 at 9 AM
- For the soul of Juliana Figueroa.
Sunday July 9 at 8 AM
- For the souls of Ernesto Garcia Reyes and Philip Lim.
- For the soul of Ester Mistica and quick recovery for Elsa Lao.
PARISH NEWS
This week there is a second collection for our Parish Building Fund
The parish annual picnic: will be near the gazebo at Trout Lake Park on Saturday July 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come join other families for fellowship, dancing performance, food, fun and games! Sign-up sheets are available at the church entrance, please sign up so the organizers can prepare the picnic successfully.
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.
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
"St. Patrick Regional Secondary School is turning 100 and you are invited! For more information, please visit us at www.stpats.bc.ca/Celebrate100/ for all our centenary events including our mass."
*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! Organized by Catholic Street Missionaries, participants will live a communal life, pray, learn, enjoy recreational activities together, and reach out to our homeless friends on the streets. Participants will stay overnight at St. Mary's Parish in Vancouver. No experience necessary. Training will be provided. From Thursday, July 13, to Monday, July 17. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
