13/05 Monday: OUR LADY OF FATIMA [1] Acts 19.1-8 [Gospel] John 16.29-33
14/05 Tuesday: SAINT MATTHIAS [1] Acts 1.15-17, 20-26 [Gospel] John 15.9-17
15/05 Wednesday: [1] Acts 20.28-38 [Gospel] John 17.11b-19
16/05 Thursday: [1] Acts 22.30; 23.6-11 [Gospel] John 17.20-26
17/05 Friday: [1] Acts 24.27; 25.13b-21 [Gospel] John 21.15-19
18/05 Saturday: SAINT JOHN I [1] Acts 28.16-20, 30-31 [Gospel] John 21.20-25
19/05 Sunday: PENTECOST SUNDAY [1] Acts 2.1-11 [2] Corinthians 12.3b-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5.16-25 [Gospel] John 20.19-23 or John 15.26-27; 16.12-15
ASCENSION OF THE LORD
“Men of Galilee, why gaze in wonder at the heavens? This Jesus whom you saw ascending into heaven will return as you saw him go, alleluia.”
First Reading: Acts 1.1-11
What was on the Apostles’ minds just before Jesus’ ascension? How did Jesus’ departure affect them? How has my life been transformed by the death or departure of a beloved mentor? How can we help others through the transition?
Psalm 47: “God has gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.”
Second Reading: Ephesians 1.17-23 or 4.1-13
St. Paul discusses the Ascension and Jesus’ parting gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church. If Jesus had not ascended to heaven, how might our faith look different? Why is the Ascension important for me, and how does it affect how I live my faith?
“Alleluia! Go make disciples of all nations. I am with you always, to the end of the age. Alleluia.”
Gospel: Mark 16.15-20
How do I follow Jesus’ exhortation to proclaim the good news to all creation? Why does Jesus consider it important? What holds me back? What helps to increase my trust in the Lord, as he encourages me out of my comfort zone into more dynamic 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, 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, Thái Thị Mỹ.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
For the formation of religious and seminarians: We pray that religious women and men, and seminarians, grow in their own vocations through their human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, leading them to be credible witnesses to the Gospel.
PARISH NEWS
*Second Collection: For the parish building fund.
*The 2024 Project Advance Campaign: has now begun and volunteers are ready to accept pledges and donations. Please help us reach our Parish goal of $80,000. Thank you for your generosity.
*Confirmation for Adults in our parish will take place on Pentecost Sunday, May 19 during the 11:30AM Mass.
*Confirmation for our school students and PREP students will take place on Thursday, May 23rd at 7pm.
*Marian Out-Door Procession at our parish in May: will take place on the Saturday May 25 at 6.15pm. All are welcome.
*Altar Server’s Meeting: All current altar servers are invited to attend the meeting on Saturday June 1st from 11:45-1:15pm. Parents with children who have already received their First Holy Communion, are encouraged to bring their children to this workshop to see if their children are interested to be altar servers.
*Refugee Families Update: Thank you very much for your prayers for the refugee families our parish is helping to sponsor. We received wonderful news that the Grandma will arrive in Canada on May 16, the family of 5 on May 21 and the other family probably soon after. Apartments have been rented for May 15 and June 1. Please put your name and phone number or email on the list at the entrance beside any furniture or household items you can provide, and we will contact you this week about pick up or drop off. Thank you for your help and ongoing prayer for their safe arrival!
*Food Sale: Next Sunday, May 19, our parish will host a Food Sale before and after the 9:30am Mass.
*2024 Donation envelope: 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
Applications Open: Youth Ministry Leadership Bursary: recognizes high school students making a difference in their parishes, schools, communities and homes. Two Grade 12 students will be selected to receive an award of $500 each for their post-secondary schooling. Application deadline: Monday, May 13. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/youth-ministry.
Save the Date: Archdiocesan Mass for Civilly Married Couples: Are you married outside the Catholic Church? Now, you have a great opportunity as Archbishop Miller celebrates the Mass Wedding for civilly married couples. For more information, please contact Deacon Raul Abella at [email protected] or 778-512-9163.Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 21.
Declaration of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith “Dignitas Infinita” on human dignity: for full document, visit:
