Daily readings:
05/05 Monday: [1] Acts 6.8-15 [Gospel] John 6.22-29
06/05 Tuesday: ST. FRANCOIS DE LAVAL, PATRON OF THE BISHOPS OF CANADA [1] 2 Timothy 4.1-5 [Gospel] John 10.11-16
07/05 Wednesday: [1] Acts 8.1b-8 [Gospel John 6.35-40
08/05 Thursday: [1] Atcs 8.26-40 [Gospel] John 6.44-51
09/05 Friday: [1] Acts 9.1-20 [Gospel] John 6.52-59
10/05 Saturday: [1] Acts 9.31-42 [Gospel] John 6.53, 60-69
11/05 Sunday: 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER [1] Acts 13.14, 43-52 [2] Revelation 7.9, 14b-17 [Gospel] John 10.27-30
3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 5.28-32, 40b-41
“We must obey God rather than human beings…” The Apostles’ proclamation forced Jewish authorities to face the harsh truth about having killed Jesus. When have I found it difficult to face the truth and act accordingly? When have I been ridiculed for my beliefs?
Psalm 30: “I will extol you, Lord, for you have raised me up.”
Second Reading: Revelation 5.11-14
When do I feel most connected to the heavenly host and all creation? During this Easter season, what is my song of praise to the Lord?
“Alleluia! Christ is risen, the Lord of all creation; he has shown pity on all people.”
Gospel: John 21.1-19
“I am going fishing.” Returning to work can be an escape or a grounding in the midst of emotional and spiritual turmoil, but Jesus had other plans for the Apostles. When/how has Jesus upset my plans for normalcy and stability in my life? When has he “invited me to breakfast” on a regular day? How has he tested my love and commitment to prepare me to follow him? Who are my sheep and lambs?
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, Sa Thi Dang, Phuong Van Nguyen, Hoa Xuan Thi Le, Estrella Rodriguez, Felipe Sobredo, Shirley De La Cruz, Caroline Bayle, Thái Thị Mỹ, Lê Quang Vinh, Văn thị Cúc
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
For working conditions: Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfillment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized.
PARISH NEWS
*Second collection: On April 26, our community was shaken by the tragic events at the Lapu-Lapu Day in Vancouver. In solidarity with those most affected, the Archdiocese of Vancouver has launched a special appeal to provide critical support for victims and their families. Your donations can be tax deductible. Please use your parish envelope number to donate. Thank you for your gift.
*The First Communion Mass for our school and PREP will be on Saturday May 10 at 5 pm.
*Marian Out -Door Procession at our parish will take place on Saturday May 31 at 6.15pm. All are welcome.
*The 2025 Project Advance Campaign has begun. Please help us to reach our Parish goal of $80,000. Volunteers are available to take your donation after all weekend Masses.
*Food hamper program: Our next monthly food hamper May 08 from 5pm to 7pm at St. Mark's Church basement for those who have registered
*The collection for the Building fund has been moved to the following week. We only take second collection for Work of Vocation next week.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
Clarification on Holy Doors during the Jubilee of Hope: Pope Francis has designated Holy Doors exclusively at the four major papal basilicas in Rome to highlight the unity of the universal Church and to invite Catholics worldwide to make the traditional pilgrimage to Rome. There are no Holy Doors in Vancouver, though Catholics can still obtain the Jubilee Indulgence by following the instructions outlined at rcav.org/jubilee.
Knights of Columbus Student Bursary: are awarding fourteen one-time bursaries of $1,000 each to young practicing Catholic students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution in British Columbia. Application forms may be requested until June 1. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025.
Request an application form by contacting: Christopher Chen - State Bursary Chairman Knights of Columbus BC Charity Foundation #333-1231Pacific Blvd,Vancouver, BC V6Z0E2 [email protected].
