26/08 Monday: [1] 2 Thessalonians 1.1-5, 11b-12 [Gospel] Matthew 23.13-22
27/08 Tuesday: ST. MONICA [1] 2 Thessalonians 2.1-3a, 14-17 [Gospel] Matthew 23.23-26
28/08 Wednesday: ST. AUGUSTINE [1] 2 Thessalonians 3.6-10, 16-18 [Gospel] Matthew 23.27-32
29/08 Thursday: THE PASSION OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST [1] Jerimiah 1.17-19 [Gospel] Mark 6.17-29
30/08 Friday: [1] 1 Corinthians 1.17-25 [Gospel] Matthew 25.1-13
31/08 Saturday: [1] 1 Corinthians 1.26-31 [Gospel] Matthew 25.14-30
01/09 Sunday: 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [1] Deuteronomy 4.1-2, 6-8 [2] James 1.17-18, 21-22, 27 [Gospel] Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23
First Reading: Joshua 24.1-2a, 15-17, 18b
Joshua said to all the people, “If you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve…” What experiences, knowledge and understanding have helped form my choice about whether to serve the Lord or prioritize something else in my life? How is my decision about whom I serve reflected in my daily activities?
Psalm 34: Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Second Reading: Ephesians 4.32-5.1-2,21-32
How do I understand St. Paul’s statement, “Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.”? What challenges do I have in applying this in my marriage and with family members? In my workplace? In other personal relationships?
“Alleluia! Your words, Lord, are spirit and life; you have the words of eternal life.” Alleluia.”
Gospel: John 6.53,60-69
Why do so many people turn away from Jesus, both then and now? How can we bring Jesus’ “words of eternal life” to others, and help them open up to the gift of faith? Whom might I encourage in their beliefs about the Holy Eucharist, that they may cherish the gift of receiving Jesus himself and his life?
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
*Project Advance Campaign 2024: the parish has raised $49,990.00. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing financial support to the parish set goal of $80,000.
*Clean-up” of the old Rectory: in preparation for the new school year, a major “clean-up” of the old Rectory near the school will take place on Friday, August 30 from 5pm to 8pm. A large number of volunteers are needed. Please consider volunteering your time and effort for this project.
*Altar Server’s Meeting: All current altar servers are invited to attend the meeting on Saturday September 14th from 3:00pm-4:20pm. Parents with children who have already received their First Holy Communion are encouraged to bring their children to this workshop to see if their children are interested to be altar servers.
*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 forms are 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 10, 2024. 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: 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.*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
