19/05 Monday: [1] Acts 14.5-18 [Gospel] John 14.21-26
20/05 Tuesday: [1] Acts 14.19-28 [Gospel] John 14.27-31a
21/05 Wednesday: [1] Acts 15.1-6 [Gospel] John 15.1-8
22/05 Thursday: [1] Atcs 15.7-21 [Gospel] John 15.9-11
23/05 Friday: [1] Acts 15.22-31 [Gospel] John 15.12-17
24/05 Saturday: [1] Acts 16.1-10 [Gospel] John 15.18-
25/05 Sunday: 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER [1] Acts 15.1-2, 22-29[2] Revelation 21.10-14, 22-23 [Gospel] John 14.23-29
First Reading: Acts 14.21b-27
No Christian could be passive in a time of persecution. How does the Church of today compare to the Church in St. Paul’s time? Who are “the Gentiles” now, who need missionary disciples to open the door of faith? How are disciples like us, in established Church communities, strengthened in our faith? How is God inviting me to serve as his disciple and share in the joy of his work?
Psalm 145: “I will bless your name for ever, my King and my God.”
Second Reading: Revelation 21.1-5a
God plans to be with his people. “See, I am making all things new.” How have I experienced God’s new life in my journey of faith? While awaiting the fullness of the new heaven and new earth, what do I pray may be renewed?
“Alleluia! I give you a new commandment: love one another just as I have loved you.”
Gospel: John 13.1, 31-33a, 34-35
What is my most cherished teaching of Jesus? How do I live Jesus’ new commandment of love? When has our love for each other helped people see the face of Jesus and be attracted to discipleship?
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: for Building Fund.
*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 sale: Please come and support our parish food sale fundraiser next Saturday, May 24 and Sunday May 25.
*Marian Out -Door Procession at our parish will take place on Saturday May 31 at 6.15pm. All are welcome.
*The Parish Office will be closed on Victoria Day, Monday May 19. . Daily Masses will be celebrated at the regular times
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
Clarification on Holy Doors during the Jubilee of Hope: Though there are no Holy Doors in Vancouver, Catholics can still obtain the Jubilee Indulgence by following the instructions outlined at rcav.org/jubilee.
Installation Mass of Archbishop Richard W. Smith: With gratitude to God, the Archdiocese of Vancouver joyfully welcomes The Most Reverend Richard W. Smith as the Archbishop of Vancouver. Everyone is invited to watch the live stream His Installation Mass at rcav.org and join us in prayer on Friday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Healthcare Ethics Talk: This event will explore the meaning of compassionate care and examine key spiritual and ethical questions around offering love and dignity in life’s final stages. On Thursday, May 29, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre. Learn more and register by May 23 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Family Fun Day: All is invited to join the local Catholic community at a BBQ dinner, interactive games, bouncy castles, fun activities for all ages including a competitive soccer game with the "Men in Black" team of priests and seminarians. On Saturday, June 7, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pacific Academy, Surrey. Register by June 2 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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.
For Application, contact:
Christopher Chen - State Bursary Chairman
Knights of Columbus BC Charity Foundation
#333-1231Pacific Blvd,Vancouver, BC V6Z0E2 [email protected].
