03/03 Monday: [1] Sirach 17.24-27, 29 [Gospel] Mark 10.17-27
04/03 Tuesday: [1] Sirach 35.1-15 [Gospel] Mark 10.28-31
05/03 Wednesday: ASH WEDNESDAY [1] Joel 2.12-18 [2] 2 Corinthians 5.20-6.2 [Gospel] Matthew 6.1-6, 16-18
06/03 Thursday: [1] Deuteronomy 30.15-20 [Gospel] Luke 9.22-25
07/03 Friday: [1] Isaiah 58.1-9a [Gospel] Matthew 9.14-15
08/03 Saturday: [1] Isaiah 58.9b-14 [Gospel] Luke 5.27-32
09/03 Sunday: 1st SUNDAY OF LENT [1] Deuteronomy 26.4-10 [2] Romans 10.8-13 [Gospel] Luke 4.1-13
“The Lord became my protector. He brought me out to a place of freedom; he saved me because he delighted in me.”
First Reading: Sirach 27.4-7
What comes out in my words and behaviour when I am “shaken” a bit by life’s interactions and tribulations? How do the “fruits” people now see in me reflect the “cultivation” I received during different periods of my life?
Psalm 92: “Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.54-58
What does the saying, “Death has been swallowed up in victory” mean to me? How is it related to my understanding of sin and its consequences, and my thinking about death?
“Alleluia! Shine like stars in the world, holding fast to the word of life.” Alleluia.”
Gospel: Luke 6.39-45
What “logs” of misunderstanding or misinterpretation have been dislodged in my own journey of faith? How did I discover them, and what changed afterwards? What is my assessment of the fruits of my existence and the treasure of my heart? How do I help others on their path to holiness and what doesn’t work?
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.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
For families in crisis
Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other's gifts, even in their differences.
PARISH NEWS
*Second Collection: For the parish building fund.
*Our Parish Initiative: Fund our Future and Support our School has been reviewed and approved by His Grace. 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. 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. We need your support to fund this seismic upgrade project..
*Ash Wednesday March 05: English Masses will be celebrated at 9am with the students of our school, and at 7pm (no Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Novena this day). Vietnamese Masses will be at 10:30am and 8:30pm.
*Fast & Abstinence: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics from age 18 to 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 at the age of 14 onwards. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.
*Stations of the Cross every Wednesday during Lent will begin at 6pm starting Ash Wednesday March 05.
*St. Joseph Celebration: Mar.15,2025
- No 9:00 Mass
- 10:00: Holy Bilingual Mass
- 11:30: Lunch Reception.
Please note: the actual St. Joseph’s Feast day: Mar.19, English Mass at 7:00pm.
*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
*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
