05/08 Monday: [1] Jeremiah 28.1-17 [Gospel] Matthew 14.13-21
06/08 Tuesday: TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD [1] Daniel 7.9-10, 13-14 or 2 Peter 1.16-19 [Gospel] Mark 9.2-10
07/08 Wednesday: [1] Jeremiah 31.1-7 [Gospel] Matthew 15.21-28
08/08 Thursday: ST. DOMINIC [1] Jeremiah 31.31-34 [Gospel] Matthew 16.13-23
09/08 Friday: [1] Nabum 1.15c; 2.2; 3.1-3, 6-7 [Gospel] Matthew 16.24-28
10/08 Saturday: ST. LAWRENCE [1] 2 Corinthians 9.6-10 [Gospel] John 12.24-26
11/08 Sunday: 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [1] 1 Kings 19.4-8 [2] Ephesians 4.30-5.2 [Gospel] John 6.41-51
First Reading: Exodus 16.2-4, 12-15, 31a: What have I been complaining about recently? How does it compare to previous problems I faced? How has God provided for my needs, in good times and tough ones? What instruction or guidance did he also give, to help me through?
Psalm 78: The Lord gave them the bread of heaven
Second Reading: Ephesians 4.17, 20-24: “Brothers and sisters: Now this I affirm and insist on in the Lord: you must no longer live as the Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds.” What does it look like to live “in the futility of [one’s] mind”? How do thinking and behaviour change with renewal and rebirth in Christ?
“Alleluia! A great Prophet has risen among us; God has looked favourly on his people Alleluia.”
Gospel: John 6.24-35
What “works of God” do I engage in? Why? How do my hopes and expectations coincide with what Jesus offers and promises?
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 political leaders: We pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and for the common good, especially caring for the poor and those who have lost their jobs.
PARISH NEWS
*Food hamper program: Our next monthly food hamper will be available on Thursday August 8 from 4pm to 7pm at St. Mark's Church basement for those who have registered.
*The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, August 05, for BC Day. Daily Masses will be celebrated as scheduled.
*Saint Dominic’s Feast Day: on Thursday August 08 at 8am in English and 10:30am in Vietnamese. There will be a light reception after Vietnamese Mass at the church basement.
*Vigil Mass for The Assumption of Mary:on Wednesday, August 14 at 7pm.
*Mass for The Assumption of Mary on Thursday at 8am in English, 10:30am and 7pm in Vietnamese.
*25th Anniversary of Profession of Religious Vows of Fr. Minh and Fr. Ha will be celebrated at 7pm Mass on Thursday August 15, 2024. All are welcome to light reception after Mass in the parish basement.
*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 be part of 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
*Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program for Catholic and non-Catholic: Do you want to learn more and increase your knowledge about your Catholic faith? Do you know anybody who are interested to become Catholic? Be a Disciple, Be an Evangelizer! St Joseph’s Parish RCIA program offers Evening classes from 7pm to 9pm. Classes will start on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Refreshments will be served.
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
*Anniversary Celebration of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santo Niño: Join usfor the Second Anniversary of the Opening and Dedication of the Santo Niño Shrine in St. Anthony Parish in Agassiz on Thursday, August 15, 6:00 p.m. Learn more at stoninoshrine.ca.
*Faith, Family and Fun: Family Day Celebration: join us for a day of faith, family bonding, and fun activities celebrating God's promises on Saturday, August 10, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pacific Academy in Surrey. This is a free event but registration per family is required. Registration deadline: Sunday, August 4. Learn more and register via beholdvancouver.org/events.
*Jesus Heals 2024: Come and experience the healing touch of Jesus! Bring your struggles to Jesus Heals, a Shalom World Conferences healing service, and be transformed in body, mind, and soul. The free event includes Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, spiritual talk, and special prayers for healing and blessing the sick. Learn more and register via beholdvancouver.org/events.
*The Men's Retreat: Perfect Storms
On September 20–22, 2024 at RockRidge Canyon in Princeton, B.C. Through inspiring talks, the Sacraments, and outdoor adventures, Jake Khym will guide us through a prayerful weekend, helping us receive the perfect and transforming love of Jesus amidst life's storms. For more information and to register, visit liferestoration.ca/mens-retreat