17/02 Monday: [1] Genesis 4.1-15, 25 [Gospel] Mark 8.11-13
18/02 Tuesday: [1] Genesis 6.5-8; 7.1-5, 10 [Gospel] Mark 8.14-21
19/02 Wednesday: [1] Genesis 8.6-13, 20-22 [Gospel] Mark 8.22-26
20/02 Thursday: [1] Genesis 9.1-13 [Gospel] Mark 8.27-33
21/02 Friday: [1] Genesis 11.1-9 [Gospel] Mark 8.34-38 – 9.1
22/02 Saturday: THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE[1] 1 Peter 5.1-4 [Gospel] Matthew 16.13-19
23/02 Sunday: 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [1] 1 Samuel 26.2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-25 [2] 1 Corinthians 15.45-49 [Gospel] Luke 6.27-38
First Reading: Jeremiah 17.5-8
What are my greatest anxieties or stresses? How is my stress level related to how much I am counting on my own abilities; how much the situations depend on others; and how much I trust in God? When/how has God helped me through “parched deserts” and “times of drought”?
Psalm 1: “Blessed the one who trusts in the Lord.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.12, 16-20
How does belief in Jesus’ resurrection inform my understanding of the resurrection of the dead? What does the resurrection mean for deceased family members and friends? How do I feel about my own death, in God’s time?
“Alleluia! Rejoice and leap for joy; for surely your reward is great in heaven.” Alleluia.”
Gospel: Luke 6.17, 20-26
When have I experienced the blessedness that Jesus assures in the Beatitudes? When did I not feel blessed at all in situations of poverty, hunger, sorrow, rejection and humiliation? What do the Beatitudes mean? How can we live in the spirit of the Beatitudes, taking the woes to heart when life is going smoothly?
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
*Our Parish Initiative: Fund our Future and Support our School has been reviewed by the Archdiocese. Through the generosity of our parishioners, approximately $750 thousand has been raised in pledges. With additional funds from the school and continuation of fundraising, Archbishop Miller recognizes our ability to reach the proposed budget for this project and has given his blessing to proceed with the seismic upgrades to the school as soon as possible. For those who have made pledges, payments can now be made at the parish office or after Weekend Mass. Our volunteers will be ready to accept donations next week. You can donate as follows:
- Monthly (the middle of a month) Preauthorized payment debit or credit
- Cash, cheque, postdated cheques or e-transfer.
Please contact the parish office for more information.
On behalf of our school staff, students and parish pastors, we thank you for your generosity and for supporting this huge project which will ensure the growth and bright future of our Parish and School.
*Parish Ministry Leaders meeting has been scheduled to discuss upcoming events in our parish. English Ministry leaders will meet on Wednesday, February 26 at 8pm and Vietnamese Ministry leaders will meet on Sunday, February 23 after the 9:30am Mass. Attendance is strongly encouraged. If you cannot join, please send a representative.
*The Parish office will be closed on Monday February 17 in observance of Family Day. 8AM Mass will be celebrated as per the regular schedule.
*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
*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
