06/11 Monday: [1] Romans 11.29-36 [Gospel] Luke 14.12-14
07/11 Tuesday: [1] Romans 12.5-16a [Gospel] Luke 14.15-24
08/11 Wednesday: Romans 13.8-10 [Gospel] Luke 14.25-33
09/11 Thursday: THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA [1] Ezekiel 47.1-2, 8-9, 12 or 1 Corinthians 3.9b-11, 16-17 [Gospel] John 2.13-22
10/11 Friday: ST. LEO THE GREAT [1] Romans 15.14-21 [Gospel] Luke 16.1-8
11/11 Saturday: ST. MARTIN OF TOURS [1] Romans 16.3-9, 16, 22-27 [Gospel] Luke 16.9-15
12/11 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: [1] Wisdom 6.12-16 [2] 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18 [Gospel] Matthew 25.1-13
First Reading: Malachi 1.14 – 2.2, 8-10
By baptism we share in the common priesthood of Christ. What guidance do I take from the prophet’s corrections to the priests, as I practice my faith and share it with others? How can we sustain our ordained priests in serving in their ministry with holiness?
Psalm 131: “In you, Lord, I have found my peace.”
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2.7-9, 13
When I reflect on the various relationships in my life: at home, at work, in other settings – how do they compare to St. Paul’s description of his interactions with the Thessalonians? For what fruits do I give thanks to God?
“Alleluia! You have one Father, your Father in heaven; you have one teacher, the Lord Jesus Christ!” Alleluia”
Gospel: Matthew 23.1-12
“Do what the Pharisees teach but not what they do.” How has my faith life been affected by contradictions between Church teaching and examples of Catholics, whether priests and religious, teachers or others? How will I apply Jesus’ teaching in my responsibilities? 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.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH (November)
For the Pope: We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit. guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.
INTENTION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday November 04 at 9AM
- For the soul of Choleng Carlos
Saturday November 04 at 5PM
- For the forgiveness and salvation of Jason Sit.
- For the soul of Pablo Salen and for the souls of the Strong Family
Wednesday November 8 at 7PM
- For the souls of Lourdes Caspellan and Norberto Rivera, death anniversary.
Thursday November 09 at 8AM
- For the soul of Corchita Macarawas
Friday November 10 at 8AM
- Thanksgiving Mass
PARISH NEWS
Installation Mass: for our Pastor, Father Minh Doan will be celebated on December 31 at 11:30AM by the Archbishop Michael Miller , followed by a reception at the school gym. All are welcome.
*OPEN HOUSE: St. Joseph’s School at 3261 Fleming St, Vancouver, is having an Open House on Thursday November 9th from 9am to 1pm. Tours of the school will be offered and staff will be on hand to answer all your questions. Consider a quality Catholic Education for your children and family. Priority acceptance for St. Joseph Parishioner Families.
*Priests Study week: from November 13 to 17, Masses will be celebrated as usual except that there is no school Mass at 9am on Friday, November 17.
*Second collection: for Peter’s Pence.
*Project Advance Campaign 2023: the parish has raised $57,980.00. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing financial support to the parish set goal of $80,000.
*A Special Vietnamese Mass for all the souls at Gardens of Gethsemani, Surrey: on Saturday November 18 at 11AM. The parish will provide bus and vietnamese subs for those who would like to attend the Mass. Please register in the registration sheetsprovided at the church entrance by Monday November 13. All are welcome.
* 2024 Donation envelope: is ready for pick-up at the church entrance
*Bible Study: The RCIA group is conducting an 8 week sessions on the Quick Journey to the Holy Bible. It will be on Tuesdays 7pm to 8:30pm at the Church. All are invited to join.
*Food hamper program: Are you struggling to feed yourself or your family? Our next monthly food hamper will be available on Thursday November 9 from 5 and 7pm at St. Mark's Church basement for those who have registered. Call the parish office for more information.
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
*St. Patrick Regional Secondary: Our annual Open House will be on Tuesday, November 21. Our application will be available online by December 1, 2023. Please visit https://stpats.bc.ca/ for more info.
*St. Thomas More Collegiate (STMC): come join our new Parent Information Nights (Nov. 15/16 and Nov. 29/30) and our Open House on December 12th. Please visit https://stthomasmorecollegiate.ca/ for more info.
*The Twelfth Annual Archbishop's Dinner: On Thursday, November 9, at 6:00 p.m. at Hyatt Regency in Vancouver. Learn more and register at rcav.org/dinner2023.
*Catechists' Evening with Archbishop Miller: Come and join the hundreds of catechists in the Archdiocese of Vancouver for this annual event where Archbishop on Friday, November 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Vancouver. Cost is $5. Registration deadline: Monday, November 13. Register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Canadians for a Synodal Church
Join us for an exploratory conversation with Most Reverend Michael Miller, CSB, Archbishop of Vancouver, Sr. Elizabeth Davis, RSM, Sisters of Mercy, Newfoundland, Ms. Catherine Clifford, Theologian, St. Paul University, Ottawaon Wednesday, November 22, at 3:30 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
