Daily readings:
09/09 Monday: SAINT PETER CLAVER [1] 1 Corinthians 5.1-8 [Gospel] Luke 6.6-11
10/09 Tuesday: [1] 1 Corinthians 6.1-11 [Gospel] Luke 6.12-19
11/09 Wednesday: [1] 1 Corinthians 7.1, 17, 25-31 [Gospel] Luke 6.20-26
12/09 Thursday: THE MOST HOLY NAME OF MARY [1] 1 Corinthians 8.1b-7, 11-13 [Gospel] Luke 6.27-38
13/09 Friday: SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM [1] 1 Corinthians 9.16-19, 22b-27 [Gospel] Luke 6.39-42
14/09 Saturday: THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS [1] Numbers 21.4-9 [2] Philippians 2.6-11 [Gospel] John 3.13-17
15/09 Sunday: 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [1] Isaiah 50.5-9 [2] James 2.14-18 [Gospel] Mark 8.27-35
First Reading: Isaiah 35.4-7
What aspects of my life, or what other circumstances in the world today, are sapping my strength or fostering anxiety? What are my hopes for the coming of God? With whom can I share that hope, and how might it help them be strong and not fear?
Psalm 146: “Praise the Lord, O my soul!”
Second Reading: James 2.1-5
Which of my relationships have been impeded or tainted by my biases? What distinctions or judgements do I tend to make based on external appearance, or information or gossip about someone’s wealth, profession, social status, ethnicity, church attendance or other characteristics? How can I open my heart to the “richness in faith” that God gives, without distinction, to all who love him?
“Alleluia! Jesus proclaimed the good news of the kingdom and cured every sickness among the people.” Alleluia.”
Gospel: Mark 7.31-37
Whom would I like to bring to Jesus for healing? What inhibits me from accessing or receiving Jesus’ saving help? What kind of healing do I need, to be able to more zealously proclaim the Good News about Jesus?
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 Healing and Reconciliation. All donations help to support healing and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in our province. Thank you for generosity.
*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.
*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.
*Food Sale this Sunday Sept.08 before and after 9.30am Mass.
*Food hamper program: Our next monthly food hamper will be available on Thursday September 12 from 5pm to 7pm at St. Mark's Church basement for those who have registered.
*Ministry Leaders meeting: there will be a general meeting for all Parish Ministry Leaders on Wednesday, September 18 at 8pm. If you cannot attend, please send a representative.
*St. Joseph Marriage Enrichment Retreat: All married couples are invited to the St. Joseph Parish Marriage Enrichment Retreat on Saturday, September 21st, from 8:00am to 4:30 pm at the Parish basement Hall. The retreat will be followed by Holy Mass and Renewal of Vows at 5:00pm. This retreat is an opportunity to strengthen and enhance your marriage while gaining a better understanding of God's plan for your marriage and family life. The event is free, and lunch and snacks will be provided. To register, please contact Nestor/Helen De Guzman at 604 992-8145 or JayR/Jovie Dinong at 604 379-7741 or reach out to the parish office.
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
