12/02 Monday: [1] James 1.1-11 [Gospel] Mark 8.11-13
13/02 Tuesday: [1] James 1.12-18 [Gospel] Mark 8.14-21
14/02 Wednesday: ASH WEDNESDAY [1] Joel 2.12-18 [2] 2 Corinthians 5.20-6.2 [Gospel] Matthew 6.1-6, 16-18
15/02 Thursday: [1] Deuteronomy [Gospel] Luke 9.22-25
16/02 Friday: [1] Isaiah 58.1-9a [Gospel] Matthew 9.14-15
17/02 Saturday: [1] Isaiah 58.9b-14 [Gospel] Luke 5.27-32
18/02 Sunday: 1ST Sunday of Lent [1] Genesis 9.8-15 [2] 1 Peter 3.18-22 [Gospel] Mark 1.12-15
“O God, who teach us that you abide in hearts that are just and true, grant that we may be so fashioned by your grace as to become a dwelling pleasing to you.”
First Reading: Leviticus 13.1-2, 45-46
In Leviticus’ time, all skin diseases were called leprosy and thought to be signs of uncleanness and sin. What judgements do I make based on people’s appearance? How does appearance affect my decisions to approach or distance myself from others? When has my first impression changed after getting to know someone?
Psalm 32: “You are my refuge, Lord, with deliverance you surround me.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10.31-11.1
How would my day-to-day life be different if I did everything in imitation of Christ and for the glory of God? How would it affect my relationships, especially with people outside my social groups?
“Alleluia! A great prophet has risen among us; God has looked favourably on his people.” Alleluia.”
Gospel : Mark 1.40-45
“If you choose, you can make me clean.” What aspects of my life do I need to bring to the Lord? How can I approach him with the spirit of the leper? How have I responded to what God has already done for me?
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
We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment.
INTENTION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday February 10 at 9 AM
- For the soul of Ian Bideshi
Saturday February 10 at 5PM
- For the soul of Moira Somer.
Sunday February 11 at 8AM
- For the souls of Guillerma Mangue, Leonida Juco, Librada Manabat, George Rialina, Rosario and Rolando David.
Sunday February 11 at 11:30 AM
- For the Holy Souls
- Thanksgiving Mass
Sunday February 11 at 6 PM
- For the soul of Rita Murray just passed away and for special intentions for her family members.
Monday February 12 at 8 AM
- Petition Mass
PARISH NEWS
*Second collection: for the parish building fund.
*Installing New Carpet at our church: His Grace, Archbishop Miller has approved for our parish to replace new carpet. We will start the project from the Feb.26 to Feb. 29. During this time, our daily Mass will be celebrated in the church basment.
*Parish Group Leader Meeting: a meeting for all parish group leaders will be held on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00pm in the church basement. All ministry leaders are invited. If you cannot make it, please designate a representative for your group/ministry.
*Sunday, February 11 is the World Day of the Sick. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be given after all Sunday Masses; 8am, 11:30am and 6pm.
*Ash Wednesday on February 14, English Masses will be celebrated at 8am, 9am with the students of our school, and at 7pm.
*Fast & Abstinence: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.
Fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. (From United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
* Father Joseph Liem Pham, OP has been reassigned by the Vicar- Provincial Prior and affirmed by His Grace, Archbishop Miller, to return to Vietnam. Our Parish will say farewell to him at 9:30AM Mass on Sunday February 18. There will be light refreshments in the basement after Mass.
*2024 Donation envelope and * Income Tax Receipt 2023: is ready for pick-up at the church entrance. Please contact the parish office if you have any question.
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
*Together for Good Marriage Workshop: In partnership with FamilyLife Canada, we are offering the Together for Good Marriage Workshop that will give you tools, exercises and guided conversations to help you and your partner grow a healthier, more joy-filled and resilient marriage. On Sat, March 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Corpus Christi Parish in Vancouver. Cost is $60 per couple. Registration deadline: Monday, February 19. Learn more and register via beholdvancouver.org/events.
*Momentum Single Mothers Lunch
This is an opportunity for women to gather, share, pray, and learn more about Momentum, a faith community for Catholic single mothers that offers retreats, as well as in-person and online gatherings. On Sat, February 24, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi Parish in Vancouver. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Registration deadline: Friday, February 16, by 6:00 p.m. Learn more and register for free via beholdvancouver.org/events.*Assembly of Western Canada Bishops Mass: The Western Bishops of Canada will be celebrating Mass on Tuesday, February 20, at Saint Paul’s Parish in Richmond. Mass will begin at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend
