02/09 Monday: [1] Genesis 1.26-2.3 [Gospel] Matthew 25.14-30
03/09 Tuesday: ST. GREGORY THE GREAT [1] 1 Corinthians 2.10B-16 [Gospel] Luke 4.31-37
04/09 Wednesday: [1] 1 Corinthians 3.1-9 [Gospel] Luke 4.38-44
05/09 Thursday: [1] 1 Corinthians 3.18-23 [Gospel] Luke 5.1-11
06/09 Friday: [1] 1 Corinthians 4.1-5 [Gospel] Luke 5.33-39
07/09 Saturday: [1] 1 Corinthians 4.6-15 [Gospel] Luke 6.1-5
08/09 Sunday: 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [1] Isaiah 35.4-7 [2] James 2.1-5 [Gospel] Mark 7.31-37
First Reading: Deuteronomy 4.1-2, 6-8
Why do I observe the commandments? How does my observance of the commandments teach others about morality and justice, even challenging societal norms? What does it show them about God and his relationship with humankind?
Psalm 15: “O Lord, who may abide in your tent?”
Second Reading: James 1.17-18, 21-22, 27
“Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” As “a kind of first fruit of [God’s] creatures” through Baptism, how do I live out my religion: caring for others and for my soul? What could I include in an autumn clean-up, or tune-up?
“Alleluia! The Father gave us birth by the word of truth, that we would become first fruits of his creation Alleluia.”
Gospel: Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23
What outward evidence of uncleanliness really bothers me? What outward signs do I associate with sinfulness? When have my initial impressions been off-base? How can I grow in purity of heart, as Jesus urges? What externals might I also address, to more effectively witness to 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, 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 the cry of the Earth
We pray that each one of us will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth and of victims of natural disasters and climactic change, and that all will undertake to personally care for the world in which we live.
PARISH NEWS
*Second collection: For the parish building fund
*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.
*The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 02, for Labour Day. Daily Masses will be celebrated as scheduled.
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
Community Dinner with Temple Sholom: Join us on Tuesday, September 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at John Paul II Pastoral Centre for a community dinner with Temple Sholom! Rabbi Dan Moskovitz and Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, will dialogue on their respective religious traditions. Registration deadline: Friday, September 6 and cost is $36/person. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Inter-Apostolic Youth Conference “Revival: Awake, Arise, Welcome Home” The first-ever Inter-Apostolic Youth Conference with offers a full day of inspiring talks, uplifting worship, and engaging activities designed to help you grow in your faith and strengthen the bonds of friendship among young people from various apostolates on Saturday, September 7, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Precious Blood Parish in Surrey. Event cost is $20. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
