Daily readings:
27/09 Monday: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL [1] Zechariah 8.1-8 [Gospel] Luke 9.46-50
28/09 Tuesday: [1] Zechariah 8.20-23 [Gospel] Luke 9.51-56
29/09 Wednesday: ST. MICHAEL, GABRIEL AND RAPHAEL [1] Revelation 12.7-12a or Daniel 7.9-10, 13-14 [Gospel] John 1.47-51
30/09 Thursday: ST. JEROME [1] Nehemiah 8.1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 [Gospel] Luke 10.1-12
01/10 Friday: ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS [1] Baruch 1.15-22 [Gospel] Luke 10. 13-16
02/10 Saturday: THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS [1] Exodus 23.20-23a [Gospel] Matthew 18.1-5,10
03/10 Sunday: Twenty-seventh Sunday in OT [1] Genesis 2.7ab, 15, 18-24 [2] Hebrews 2.9-11 [Gospel] Mark 10.2-16
REFLECTION ON THE READINGS
1. First Reading Numbers 11.25-29
What are my most memorable experiences of the presence of the Holy Spirit? When did I speak out or act as the Spirit prompted? When did I fail to do so? Why? How can I open my heart more fully to the Holy Spirit’s guidance in my daily life? “Lord, send forth your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”
Psalm 19: “The precepts of the Lord are right and give joy to the heart.”
2. Second Reading James 5.1-6
James challenges us to evaluate our stock of possessions and how we acquire them. What changes is God asking me to consider in terms of my lifestyle and future security? How does my sustenance (work, accommodation, food and other items, etc.) depend on the efforts of others? What are the global impacts of my choices?
“Alleluia! Your word, O Lord, is truth; sanctify us in the truth.”
3. Gospel Reading Mark 9.38-43, 45, 47-48
Mark 9.38-43, 45, 47-48
The disciples felt special: they followed Jesus and had first-hand teaching. What is there about my faith and relationship to Jesus that makes me feel special? How do I feel about people who have a different understanding of Christ, or are in a different place in their spiritual journey? What are my biggest triggers and stumbling blocks? What will I work on first, to become more like Jesus was with others?
PRAY FOR THE SICK: May Chu, Caroline Bayle, Camilo Romero, Adela Lim, Mary Martin, Ky Truong, Gina Tabul, Olivera Lambeta, Ngan Thi Trinh, Thuong Van Tran, Francesca Cabrales, Maria Garcia, Pho Ho, 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, Tuyen Van Nguyen, Patricia Rudolph, Shirley De La Cruz, Alicia C. Bayles.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH (October)
Missionary Disciples: We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavor of the Gospel.
INTENSION OF THE WEEK
Saturday Mass Sept 25 at 5 PM.
- For the 2 souls of Dominic.
Monday Sept 27 at 8AM
- For the soul of Connie Deleon and two souls of Maria
Tuesday Sept 28 at 8AM
- For the soul of Felisano Sobredo.
PARISH NEWS
The month of the Holy Rosary (October): in honor of our Blessed Mother Mary and to begin our dedication to the Holy Rosary, a special procession has been organized by the Catholic Women’s league and the Legion of Mary on Sunday, October 3rd at 11am.
Second Collection: For needs of the Canadian Church
Safe Haven Sunday: is on Sunday October 3rd, a campaign in hopes to raise awareness about the many dangerous and inappropriate content that is readily available on the internet, which negatively impacts marriages and family life. Safe Haven Sunday will be available for all families in our parish at the church entrance. Other resources is also available on the Archdiocese website – RCAV.org
Our Parish’s need of keyboard players for 2 English Masses (Saturday 5pm and 6pm). If you are able to help, please contact the choir leader of the Mass time that best fits your schedule. Thank you.
Thursday, September 30 - the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation: the parish office will be closed. The 8am and 10:30am Masses will proceed as scheduled.
Mask mandate: In accordance to the updated PHO guidelines, Archbishop Miller has stated that the wearing of masks will be required when attending Mass in the churches of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. All parish indoor gatherings, such as prayer groups, meetings, PREP, etc. are also covered by this new mask mandate. Exemptions to the BC mask mandate are applicable and can be found in the BC Covid19 website.
Please visit our Parish for more information regarding events in our Parish and in the Archdiocese.
PARISH INFORMATION
Stay in Touch: We welcome emails or phone calls to the parish office (604-876-7826 / parish.[email protected]) if you have suggestions or need assistance. Please keep your contact information (address, phone, email) up to date.
Donations: To donate online go to www.rcav.org/sunday-offering and select St. Joseph, Van Offering.
Formed.org: is a website that provides the very best Catholic content from over 60 organizations to help parishes, families and individuals explore and deepen their faith. Our parish has an active subscription to this website and invites you to use this resource to learn more about our faith.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
PRH Workshop: "Who Am I?": This is a 4-day workshop over two weekends: Sept. 25-26 and Oct. 2-3, 2021, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2021: Towards An Ever Wider "We". Join us for our 10th annual celebration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. This will be the 107th year the Catholic Church has celebrated this special day world-wide! Mass will be on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cathedral. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
Virtual Catechists Evening with Archbishop Miller: Come and join the hundreds of catechists in the Archdiocese of Vancouver for this annual event with Archbishop Miller on Friday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
The Letters of St. Paul - A Four-Part Series with Fr. Nick Meisl: Join us as we explore the remarkable life and mission of St. Paul on Saturday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil: Join us on the first Saturday of each month at a different parish for a new culture of life. Saturday, October 2 at 9:30 a.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Safe Haven Sunday: addresses the harms of sexualized content and pornography in an appropriate way. Within the context of the Mass, parishes are able to provide teaching and resources that will support and protect individuals, marriages and families in making all homes a safe haven. Sunday, October 3. Learn more at family.rcav.org/safehaven/
BEHOLD: Be sure to sign up and check this new archdiocesan portal for spiritual writing, workshops, events and other links! beholdvancouver.org/event
