27/11 Monday: [1] Daniel 1.1-6, 8-20 [Gospel] Luke 21.1-4
28/11 Tuesday: [1] Daniel 2.3, 9a, 10a, 27a, 31-45 [Gospel] Luke 21.5-11
29/11 Wednesday: [1] Daniel 5.1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 [Gospel] Luke 21.12-19
30/11 Thursday: ST. ANDREW [1] Romans 10.9-18 [Gospel] Matthew 4.18-22
01/12 Friday: [1] Daniel 7.1-14 [Gospel] Luke 21.29-33
02/12 Saturday: [1] Daniel 7.15-27 [Gospel] Luke 21.34-36
03/12 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT [1] Isaiah 63.16b-17; 64.1, 3-8 [2] 1 Corinthians 1.3-9 [Gospel] Mark 13.33-37
“Almighty ever-living God, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of the universe, grant, we pray, that the whole creation, set free from slavery, may render your majesty service and ceaselessly proclaim your praise.”
First Reading: Ezekiel 34.11-12, 15-17
What experiences have shown me that the Lord is my shepherd? How is he nourishing his sheep throughout the world with both tender love and justice? What do people of today need?
Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.20-26, 28
How do I imagine events transpiring at the end of time? What are my hopes and joys for the second coming of Christ? What are my fears?
“Alleluia! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David Alleluia”
Gospel: Matthew 25.31-46
How have my choices and activities been preparing me for the final meeting with Jesus, King and Judge? What people has God put in my care? Who might I not have seen? How can I devote myself more fully to Christ’s Kingdom?
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(December)
For persons with disabilities: We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the center of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.
INTENTION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday November 25 at 5PM
- Petition Mass
- For the soul of Anna, John The Baptist, Joseph, Peter, Vincent, Mary, Porghild Beckett, Donal Beckett Claudette, Baby Beckett and all the Holy Souls.
Sunday November 26 at 8 AM
- For the soul of Marie Russel
Sunday November 26 at 11:30 AM
- For purificacion of Pecaoco
- For the soul of Rosario Sorongon and the soul of Fedro Velonza, 7th Year death anniversary
Wednesday November 29 at 7PM
- Thanksgiving Mass for Bella Monteiro’s birthday
CHRISMAS’ 23 & NEW YEAR’ 24 SCHEDULE
ADVENT CONFESSION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13rd, 2023
- 18:30: Novena of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
- 19:00: Mass
- 19:30: Self- examination of conscience and Confession
THURSDAY 14th AND FRIDAY 15th FOR VIETNAMESE SERVICE AT 19:00
Simbang Gabi: from December 15-23. Masses will be a Bilingual Mass (English and Tagalog). Please see more information on the Simbang Gabi poster
CHRISTMAS VIGIL
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 2023
(Sunday Mass as usual)
- 18:00: English Carol
- 18:30: English Chrismas Vigil Mass
- 20:30: Vietnamese Christmas Pageant Play
- 21:00: Vietnamese Christmas Night Mass
CHRISTMAS DAY:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25th, 2023
Mass: 8:00, 9:30 (Viet), 11:30 and 14:00 (Viet)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 2023
Sunday Mass as usual
- 11:30: INSTALLATION MASS WITH ARCH. MICHAEL MILLER
- 18:00: English Vigil Mass for New Year Day
- 20:00: Vietnamese Vigil Mass for New Year Day
NEW YEAR: Solemnity and Holy obligation of Mary, Mother of God
MONDAY, JANUARY 01st, 2024
Mass: 9:30 (Viet), 11:30, 14:00 (Viet), 18:00
PARISH NEWS
Installation Mass: for our Pastor, Father Minh Doan will be celebated on December 31 at 11:30AM by the Archbishop Michael Miller , followed by a reception at the school gym. All are welcome.
*Second collection: for Parish’s Christmas Outreach.
*St. Joseph’s school: is now accepting registrations for kindergarten 2024-2025. Parishioners will have priority acceptance, applications are due by January 15, 2024. Children must be born in the year 2019 for kindergarten 2024 acceptance.
*Friday December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass is celebrated at 8 AM
*Project Advance Campaign 2023: the parish has raised $61,875.00. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing. The parish has set our goal of $80,000.
*“Simbang Gabi”, a traditional Filipino 9-day Mass to celebrate the Christmas Season, will take place in our Parish from December 15-23. All Simbang Gabi Masses will be a Bilingual Mass (English and Tagalog). All are welcome to attend. Coordinators of this event are looking for sponsors for each Mass. Please speak with Jaimz, Noel or any PPC member if you are interested or would like more information.
* 2024 Donation envelope: is ready for pick-up at the church entrance
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
*Advent Retreat: Choose the Better Part Join us on Saturday, December 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Vancouver. Retreat will reflect Luke 10:4 "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.” For info: beholdvancouver.org/events.
* Archbishop's Annual Mass for Life
at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Saturday, December 16 .We begin with the Rosary at 11:30 a.m. and then Mass, with a reception to follow.
