12/08 Monday: [1] Ezekiel 1.2-5, 24-28c [Gospel] Matthew 17.22-27
13/08 Tuesday: [1] Ezekiel 2.8-3.4 [Gospel] Matthew 18.1-5, 10, 12-14
14/08 Wednesday: ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE [1] Ezekiel 9.1-7; 10.18-22 [Gospel] Matthew 18.15-20
15/08 Thursday: THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY [1] Revelation 11.19a; 12.1-6a, 10ab [2] 1 Corinthians 15.20-26 [Gospel] Luke 1.39-56
16/08 Friday: [1] Ezekiel 16.1-5, 60, 63 or Ezekiel 16. 59-63 [Gospel] Matthew 19.3-12
17/08 Saturday: [1] Ezekiel 18.1-10, 13b, 30-32 [Gospel] Matthew 19.13-15
18/08 Sunday: 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [1] Proverbs 9.1-6 [2] Ephesians 5.15-20 [Gospel] John 6.51-58
First Reading: 1 Kings 19.4-8
When have I felt like giving up, like everything was futile and hopeless? How did the “Angel of the Lord” come to my aid? What paths have I been able to follow since then? Who may need a compassionate touch and how can I reach out to them?
Psalm 34: Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Second Reading: Ephesians 4.30 - 5.2
What fruits of the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit have I noticed developing as I grow closer to Christ? What help do I need to live more fully in and with Christ’s love?
“Alleluia I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats of this bread will live forever Alleluia.”
Gospel: John 6.41-51
What complaints have I heard against Jesus? What doubts have I had myself? What or who has helped me persist in the Catholic faith? How is my daily life affected by receiving Jesus in the Eucharist?
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
*Second collection: for the parish building fund.
*Vigil Mass for The Assumption of Mary:on Wednesday, August 14 at 7pm.
*Mass for The Assumption of Mary on Thursday, August 15 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 a light reception after Mass in the parish basement.
*A Food Sale: next weekend, August 17and 18, before and after Sat 7pm and Sun 9.30am Masses.
*Annual Parish picnic will be on Saturday, August 24 at Trout Lake from 9am to 3pm. All are invited and encouraged to attend this fun and community building event! Attendees are asked to please bring your own chairs and picnic blankets.
*PREP OPENING: We are inviting all students from Grade 1 to grade 7 who would like 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
*Upcoming Info Sessions: on August 12 and August 15. The RCAV Gap Year Bursary is for Catholic young adults entering a Catholic gap year program. $500 bursaries are available to qualifying applicants through September 30. Register at secure.rcav.org/2024-catholic-gap-year-info-session.
*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.
*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
