30/09 Monday: ST. JEROME [1] job 1.6-22 [Gospel] Luke 9.46-50
01/10 Tuesday: ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS [1] Job 3.1-3, 11-17, 20-23 [Gospel] Luke 9. 51-56
02/10 Wednesday: HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS [1] Exodus 23.20-23a [Gospel] Matthew 18.1-5, 10
03/10 Thursday: [1] Job 19.21-27 [Gospel] Luke 10. 1-12
04/10 Friday: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI [1] Job 38.12-21; 40.3-5 [Gospel] Luke 10.13-16
05/10 Saturday: [1] Job 42.1-3, 5-6, 12-13, 15-17 [Gospel] Luke 10.17-24
06/10 Sunday: 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [1] Genesis 2.7ab, 15, 18-24 [2] Hebrews 2.9-11 [Gospel] Mark 10.2-16
First Reading: Numbers 11.25-29
When have I been inspired by the Holy Spirit, and what was the result? Where and to whom do I now proclaim God’s message? When have I noticed the Holy Spirit working through someone else, and what influence has that had on me?
Psalm 19: “The precepts of the Lord are right, and give joy to the heart.”
Second Reading: James 5.1-6
Come now, you rich people, weep and wail for the miseries that are coming to you.” Harsh words from James! How did I acquire whatever I now have? How do I live and use what I have received? What injustice have I engaged in, or turned a blind eye? How am I complicit in social sin, and what am I doing to counter it?
“Alleluia! Your word, O Lord, is truth; sanctify us in the truth. Alleluia.”
Gospel: Mark 9.38-43, 45, 47-48
When I encounter followers of Jesus who don’t hold the same beliefs as me, how do I interact with them? What does Jesus consider essential to being “for” him? What stumbling blocks might we put in the way as people grow in faith? What are my personal stumbling blocks?
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 a shared mission
We pray that the Church continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people.
PARISH NEWS
*Second Collection: for the Needs of the Church in Canada.
*Project Advance Campaign: the parish has raised $57,400.00. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing financial support to the parish.
*Marian Out -Door Procession during the month of Rosary: will take place on the Saturdays October 5 and October 26 at 6.15pm. All are welcome.
*Fund Our Future-Upgrade our School: Please drop off Your Pledge in the box or return to the Parish office before November 30, 2024. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.
*With the approval from His Grace, the sisters of St. Elizabeth Convent in Belarus will be visiting our parish on Thursday October 03 from 7:30 am to noon. They will be raising funds to support their missionary works through the sale of Handcrafted Religious Objects.
*The parish office: is closed on Monday September 30 because of the Reconciliation day. Mass is still celebrated as scheduled at 8 AM.
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
*"Being With" Volunteer Training: is a free training to gain the confidence to visit and journey with those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick, or dying, in order to renew their hope and purpose in life on October 19, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with lunch included at St. Patrick's Parish in Vancouver. Learn more and register by October 16 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
*LITTLE FLOWER ACADEMY is hosting our Annual OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, October 16th at 6:00pm and is accepting applications from prospective Grade Eight candidates for the 2025-2026 school year. All students wishing to apply must sit the ENTRANCE EXAM on Saturday, December 7, 2024. For more information and online application, please visit our website (www.lfabc.org) or contact Kathi Wilson, Registrar at [email protected] or 604-738-9016 ext. 114.
*Bursaries available for Catholic Gap Year Programs: Are you seeking God’s will for your life? Looking for a way to take a pause from studies and work while also serving God? A Catholic Gap Year may be the perfect way to do both! $500 bursaries are available to qualifying applicants who are entering a Catholic Gap Year program. The deadline to apply is September 30! Learn more about Catholic Gap Year and apply now here: catholicgapyear.ca
