02/12 Monday: [1] Isaiah 2.1-5 [Gospel] Matthew 8.5-11, 13
03/12 Tuesday: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER [1] Isaiah 11.1-10 [Gospel] Luke 10.21-24
04/12 Wednesday: [1] Isaiah 25.6-10a [Gospel] Matthew 15.29-37
05/12 Thursday: [1] Isaiah 26.1-6 [Gospel] Matthew 7.21, 24-27
06/12 Friday: [1 Isaiah 29.17-24 [Gospel] Matthew 9.27-31
07/12 Saturday: ST. AMBROSE [1] Isaiah 30.19-21, 23-26 [Gospel] Matthew 9.35-10.1, 5a, 6-8
08/12 Sunday: 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT [1] Baruch 5.1-9 [2] Philippians 1.3-6, 8-11 [Gospel] Luke 3.1-6
First Reading: Jeremiah 33.14-16
In the centuries after King David, Israel and Judah suffered waves of corruption, oppression and exile with some joyful times of restoration and return to God. How does God’s promise through Jeremiah apply in our time? What would our land be like if it were called “The Lord is our righteousness”?
Psalm 25: “Make me to know your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths. To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.”
Second Reading: Thessalonians 3.12-4.2
How do my life and my efforts to please God align with what I have learned through the Church? What do I want to work on this Advent? What help do I ask of God to grow in holiness and in love for others?
“Alleluia! Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.” Alleluia.”
Gospel: Luke 21.25-28, 34-36
News reports are full of the unimaginable suffering due to natural disasters, wars and other circumstances. How has this affected me? How am I preparing, practically and spiritually, for potential personal or societal calamities? How am I preparing for the second coming of Christ? 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, 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 pilgrims of hope: We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthen our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
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ADVENT Retreat and Confession
Wed Dec 11 (English), Thu Dec 12 (Viet), and Fri (Viet) Dec 13:
- 19:00: Mass
- 19:30 Advent Retreat
- 18:00 Confession
Fr. Peter Hoang Do, OP will be our retreat master this year. Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion will take place at 6.30 pm on Wed Dec 11, 2024
CHRISTMAS’ 24 & NEW YEAR’ 25 SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24th
- 17:30 Carol
- 8:00 Christmas Vigil Mass
- 20:30 Vietnamese Christmas Pageant Play
- 21:00 Vietnamese Christmas Night Mass
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25th
Mass: 8:00(Eng), 9:30 (Viet), 11:30(Eng) and 14:00 (Viet)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31st: VIGIL OF Mary, Mother of God
- 18:00 English Mass
- 20:00 Vietnamese Mass
WEDNESDAY, JAN 01st, 2025:
Solemnity and Holy obligation of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Mass: 9:30 (Viet), 11:30(Eng), 14:00 (Viet), 18:00(Eng)
PARISH NEWS
*Second collection: for Youth Ministry at the parish and the Archdiocese.
*The 2024 Project Advance: The parish has raised $65,450.00. The Campaign are acceptable until the end of this year. Please consider making a donation to help us reach our goal of $80,000. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing financial support.
*Fund Our Future-Upgrade our School: Please drop off Your Pledge in the box or return to the Parish office before November 30, 2024. The parish has received total of $682,590.00 in pledges from 340 families. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.
*Poinsettia sale: Beginning on December 6th, Poinsettias will be available for purchase to help raise funds for our Parish Christmas projects.
*Youth & Young Adults are hosting an adoration with a talk by Fr. Patrick Le followed by a social and gift exchange on Monday, December 23rd starting at 8:00pm. The retreat, which includes praise & worship and confession will be followed by games, refreshments, and the gift exchange. Please bring a gift between $25-$35 for the exchange. Refer to the posters in the back of the church for more info and to RSVP.
*“Simbang Gabi”, a traditional Filipino 9-day Mass to celebrate the Christmas Season, will take place in our Parish from December 15-23. All Simbang Gabi Masses will be a Bilingual Mass (English and Tagalog). All are welcome to attend. Coordinators of this event are looking for sponsors for each Mass. Please speak with Noel or Luz Bucad if you are interested or would like more information.
*2025 Donation envelope: is ready for pick-up at the church entrance
PARISH INFORMATION
Mail Disruption: The B.C. Catholic Print Edition: Stay informed and inspired with The B.C. Catholic digital edition, now available for free at digital.bccatholic.ca. Due to a mail service disruption, our print edition is temporarily paused. We will resume printing as soon as the postal service returns to normal.
Donations: To donate online go to https://support.rcav.org/parishes/parish-offertory/sunday-offering/and select St. Joseph, Van Offering.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
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