Daily readings:
11/10 Monday: Thanksgiving Day [1] Romans 1.1-7 [Gospel] Luke 11.29-32
12/10 Tuesday: [1] Romans 1.16-25 [Gospel] Luke 11.37--41
13/10 Wednesday: [1] Romans 2.1-11 [Gospel] Luke 11.42-46
14/10 Thursday: ST. CALLITUS I [1] Romans 3.21-30 [Gospel] Luke 11.5-13
15/10 Friday: ST. TERESA OF JESUS [1] Romans 4.1-8 [Gospel] Luke 12.1-7
16/10 Saturday: ST. MARGUERITE D’YOUVILLE [1] Romans 4.13, 16-18 [Gospel] Luke 12.8-12
17/10 Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in OT [1] Isaiah 53.10-11 [2] Hebrews 4.14-16 [Gospel] Mark 10.35 - 45
REFLECTION ON THE READINGS
May your grace, O Lord, we pray, at all times go before us and follow after and make us always determined to carry out good works.”
1. First Wisdom 7.7-11
What do I usually ask of God when I pray? What is the most precious gift I have received? How do God’s gifts of wisdom and understanding differ from our human capabilities? When have I been blessed with new insight into a situation in response to prayer? For what situations and relationships in my life am I most in need of God’s wisdom?
Psalm 128: “Fill us with your love, O Lord, that we may rejoice and be glad.”
2. Second Reading Hebrews 4.12-13
When have I experienced God’s piercing judgement? What, if anything, am I trying to hide from him and from myself? Why? How can I grow in openness to God?
“Alleluia! Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!”
3. Gospel Reading Mark 10.17-30
Do I come to Jesus expecting his affirmation of how good my life is, or am I genuinely seeking a more profound relationship as his disciple? “How hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!” What attachments hold me back from wholehearted commitment to Jesus? What is my next step?
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 FOR THE WEEK
Saturday Mass Oct 9 at 5 PM.
- For the souls of Edgar Antonio Leonardo, Elizabeth and Marlon Bayle.
- For the complete recovery of Alicia C. Bayle
- For the intention of Mark Joseph Datinguinoo
Sunday Mass 10/10 at 8:00 AM
- For the soul of Edgar Leonardo
Sunday Mass 10/10 at 6:00 PM
- Thanksgiving Mass for 80th birthday Elenita Danao Narciso
- For the soul of Thomas Walmsley, Veda Walmsley, Marine Walmsley and Forge Magat
PARISH NEWS
The 2021 Project Advance Update: So far, our parish has collected $43,909.28 which is a little over half way towards our parish goal of $80,000. The parish rebate portion will go towards renovating the old rectory, the church altar and other small renovation projects in the church and school. Pledges and donations can be made online, through the parish office or with the volunteers at the entrance of the Church. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing financial support.
Keyboard players for our Parish: are needed for 2 English Masses (Saturday 5pm and Sunday 6pm). If you are able to help, please contact the choir leader of the Mass time that best fits your schedule.
Thanksgiving day: Monday, October 11 is a statutory holiday and the parish office will be closed. The 8am Mass will be celebrated as usual.
Mask mandate: 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.
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
Marriage and Family Through the Eyes of St. Joseph Webinar: This presentation will allow you to find allies and role models in Saint Joseph and Mother Mary, especially in your ordinary family life. We will talk about human love, marriage, parenting, chastity, sexuality and more. Friday, October 08. Learn more at https://beholdvancouver.org/events
Making Sense of Anxiety in Children and Youth: The escalating level of anxiety in our children begs for an explanation as well as a solution. Although the focus is on children, this enlightening material will benefit anyone suffering from anxiety. Every Wednesday until October 20. Learn more at https://beholdvancouver.org/events
Into the Deep: A Reflection on Amoris Laetitia Archbishop Miller will speak on how the joyful and sacrificial love of marriage and family reflects the depth of God’s love for his people and plays a vital role in the Church’s evangelizing mission of sharing the Gospel to the world. Friday, October 29. Learn more at https://beholdvancouver.org/events
Ecumenical Faith Break - Overcoming Challenges Together: Join us for a time of conversation, reflection, and sharing the gifts of the Spirit amongst Christian communities. Bishop Gregory Mohr (ELCIC) and Archbishop Miller (RCAV) will be giving their reflection. Saturday, October 30. Learn more at https://beholdvancouver.org/events
BEHOLD: Be sure to sign up and check this new archdiocesan portal for spiritual writing, workshops, events and other links! beholdvancouver.org/events
