Daily readings:
10/02 Monday: ST. SCHOLASTICA [1] Genesis 1.1-19 [Gospel] Mark 6.53-56
11/02 Tuesday: [1] Genesis 1.20-2.4a [Gospel] Mark 7.1-13
12/02 Wednesday: [1] Genesis 2.4b-9, 15-17 [Gospel] Mark 7.14-23
13/02 Thursday: [1] Genesis 2.18-25 [Gospel] Mark 7.24-30
14/02 Friday: ST. CYRIL AND ST. METHODIUS [1] Genesis 3.1-8 [Gospel] Mark 7.31-37
15/02 Saturday: [1] Genesis 3.9-24 [Gospel] Mark 8.1-10
16/02 Sunday: 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [1] Jeremiah 17.5-8 [2] 1 Corinthians 15.12, 16-20 [Gospel] Luke 6.17, 20-26
5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Isaiah 6.1-2a, 3-8
How does my own human frailty and interconnectedness with other human beings affect the way I approach God? After Isaiah’s conversion experience, he was sent. What were my most memorable encounters with God, and what effect did they have?
Psalm 138: “I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the Angels I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple; and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and faithfulness.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.1-11
What are the core elements of the good news of faith that was handed on to me? To whom am I passing it on? How do grace and effort assist me in handing on the truths of faith authentically?
“Alleluia! Come follow me, says the Lord, and I will make you fishers of people.” Alleluia.”
Gospel: Luke 5.1-11
After a whole night fishing, Simon let Jesus teach from his boat, but Jesus expected more. What moved Simon from being a friend and helper to become Jesus’ disciple? How can I grow in 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, Nicole Van Humbeck, Caroline Bayle, Thái Thị Mỹ.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
For vocations to the priesthood and religious life
Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ's mission in the priesthood and religious life.
PARISH NEWS
*Second Collection: the parish building fund.
*There will be “Anointing of the sick” after 10:30 AM and 7 PM Mass on Wednesday Feb 12. Please note that the Novena on Wednesday February 12 will be at 6:30PM.
*Food hamper program: Our next monthly food hamper February 13 from 5pm to 7pm at St. Mark's Church basement for those who have registered.
*Income Tax Receipt 2024: is ready to pick up at the church in alphabetical order. Please contact the parish office if you have any question.
*2025 Donation envelope: is ready for pick-up at the church entrance. Please contact office for any update and correction.
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
*Archbishop Miller's Pastoral Letter on the Jubilee of Hope
Archbishop Miller has released a pastoral letter for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, encouraging Vancouver's Catholics to renew their faith and trust in God. He highlights the importance of hope in difficult times and offers simple ways to live this Jubilee year, such as prayer, acts of kindness, and making a pilgrimage. Read the full letter at rcav.org/jubilee
*World Day of the Sick: Archbishop Miller, CSB will celebrate Mass for World Day of the Sick on Tuesday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Vancouver. Reception will follow. Learn more at rcav.org/wds2025.
*Catholic Gap Year Open House
Young adult students are invited to an Open House to learn more about spending a gap year at St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission in Saskatchewan. Live with the students, attend classes, join in prayer and Mass, share meals, and enjoy recreation time. The Open House will run from February 17 through 22. Learn more and register at sttherese.ca/events.
* Knights of Columbus Student Bursary Program
The Knights of Columbus are privileged to offer 14 bursaries of $1,000.00 each to Catholic students across the Province of British Columbia. These bursaries are a one-time only basis to young practicing Catholic students who are in post secondary education at a recognized institute of higher learning within the Province of B.C. Applications are accepted until June 30, 2025. Requests for applications should be addressed to:
Christopher Chen - State Bursary Chairman
Knights of Columbus BC Charity Foundation
#333 - 1231 Pacific Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6Z0E2
