10/03 Monday: [1] Leviticus 19.1-2, 11-18 [Gospel] Matthew 25.31-46
11/03 Tuesday: [1] Isaiah 55.10-11 [Gospel] Matthew 6.7-15
12/03 Wednesday: [1] Jonah 3.1-10 [Gospel] Luke 11.29-32
13/03 Thursday: [1] Esther 14.1, 3-5, 12-14 [Gospel] Matthew 7.7-12
14/03 Friday: [1] Ezekiel 18.21-28 [Gospel] Matthew 5.20-26
15/03 Saturday: [1] Deuteronomy 26.16-19 [Gospel] Matthew 5.43-48
16/03 Sunday: 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT [1] Genesis 15.5-12, 17-18 [2] Philippians 3.17-4.1 [Gospel] Luke 9.28b-36
First Reading: Deuteronomy 26.4-10
What is my personal history of God’s great deeds, from the lives of my fathers in faith to my own life in Christ? How do I give thanks?
Psalm 91: “Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.”
Second Reading: Romans 10.8-13
“If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” What are the weak spots in my faith? How can I bring the faith in my heart to my lips, as prayer, worship, song, or sharing it with others?
“Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Gospel: Luke 4.1-13
How does the devil usually get to me? Through desire for food, or other appetites? Power and authority? Distrust in God or pride? When the devil comes at the next opportune time, how will I resist? How will I prepare to serve as Jesus’ disciple
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, Caroline Bayle, Thái Thị Mỹ.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
For families in crisis
Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other's gifts, even in their differences.
PARISH NEWS
*Second Collection: For St. Joseph’s Society to support retired priests in our archdiocese.
*Our Parish Initiative: Fund our Future and Support our School has been approved by His Grace. For those who have made pledges, payments can now be made at the parish office or after Weekend Mass. Our volunteers will be ready to accept donations. You can donate as follows:
- Monthly (the middle of a month) Preauthorized payment debit or credit
- Cash, cheque, postdated cheques or e-transfer.
Please contact the parish office for more information. We need your support to fund this seismic upgrade project.
*Stations of the Cross every Wednesday during Lent at 6 pm.
*Food hamper program: Our next monthly food hamper March 13 from 5pm to 7pm at St. Mark's Church basement for those who have registered.
*St. Joseph Celebration: Mar.15,2025
- No 9:00 Mass
- 10:00: Holy Bilingual Mass
- 11:30: Lunch Reception.
Please note: the actual St. Joseph’s Feast day: Mar.19, English Mass at 7:00pm.
*Income Tax Receipt 2024: is ready to pick up at the church in alphabetical order. Please contact the parish office if you have any question.
*2025 Donation envelope: is ready for pick-up at the church entrance. Please contact office for any update and correction.
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
*Appointment of The Most Reverend Richard W. Smith as Twelfth Archbishop of Vancouver
The Vatican announced on February 25 that Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Richard W. Smith, currently Archbishop of Edmonton, as the next Archbishop of Vancouver. Archbishop Smith will succeed Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB who has served the archdiocese since 2009. Plans for the installation of the new archbishop are not yet finalized, but it will likely take place in late May. During this time of transition, we give thanks for Archbishop Miller and his service to the Church and welcome Archbishop Smith, who will be joining our community very soon. Please continue to keep these shepherds close in prayer in the months ahead.*Knights of Columbus: are privileged to offer 14 bursaries of $1,000.00 each to Catholic students across the Province of British Columbia. These bursaries are a one-time only basis to young practicing Catholic students who are in post secondary education at a recognized institute of higher learning within the Province of B.C. Applications are accepted until June 30, 2025. Requests for applications should be addressed to:
Christopher Chen-State Bursary Chairman
Knights of Columbus BC Charity Foundation
#333 - 1231 Pacific Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6Z0E2
