Daily readings:
18/04 Monday: Solemnity [1] Acts 2.14, 22-33 [Gospel] Matthew 28.8-15
19/04 Tuesday: Solemnity [1] Acts 2.36-41 [Gospel] John 20.11-18
20/04 Wednesday: Solemnity [1] Acts 3.1-10 [Gospel] Luke 24.13-35
21/04 Thursday: Solemnity [1] Acts 3.11-26 [Gospel] Luke 24.35 - 48
22/04 Friday: Solemnity [1] Acts 4.1- [Gospel] John 21.1-14
23/04 Saturday: Solemnity [1] Acts 4.13-21 [Gospel] Mark 16.9-15
24/04 SUNDAY: 2nd Sunday of Easter [1] Acts 5.12-16 [2] Revelation 1.9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 [Gospel] John 20.19-31
REFLECTION ON THE READINGS
RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
“The Lord is truly risen, alleluia. To him be glory and power for all the ages of eternity, alleluia, alleluia!”
1. First Reading Acts 10.34a, 37-43
Peter tells the people about Jesus from his personal experience and what they know, and he ties in the testimony of the Prophets. How do I tell people about Jesus and witness to my relationship with him?
Psalm 118: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”
2. Second Reading - Colossians 3.1-4
What old yeast do I still have to clean out, to be fully able to celebrate this Easter? How should I set my mind during this Easter season, to reveal Christ, my life?
“Alleluia! Christ, our Paschal Lamb, has been sacrificed; let us feast with joy in the Lord.”
3. Gospel Reading - John 20.1-18
Easter Sunday… the tomb is open and Jesus is not there! If I were among the disciples on that day, what would I have been feeling? The confidence of John, that Jesus must rise form the dead? The anguished love of Mary Magdalen? The disillusionment of the disciples who left for Emmaus? How would I have responded to his unexpected appearances - to Mary in the garden, or the apostles on the road? How am I renewed through my encounters with Jesus: through others, in prayer, through Scripture and in the Eucharist?
PRAY FOR THE SICK: May Chu, Caroline Bayle, Camilo Romero, Adela Lim, Mary Martin, Ky Truong, Gina Tabul, Olivera Lambeta, Ngan Thi Trinh, Thuong Van Tran, Francesca Cabrales, Maria Garcia, Pho Ho, 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, Tuyen Van Nguyen, Patricia Rudolph, Shirley De La Cruz,
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH (April)
For health care workers: We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.
INTENSION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday April 16 at 6PM
- For the souls of Lutgarda Camitan, Alicia Bayle, Aurea Andavias and Paul Pelanger.
Sunday April 17 at 8AM
- For the soul of Gioan Baotixita
Sunday April 17 at 11:30AM
- For the holy souls
Sunday April 17 at 6pm
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger
Monday April 18 at 8am
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger
Tuesday April 19 at 8am
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger
Wednesday April 20 at 7pm
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger
Thursday April 21 at 8am
- Petition Mass for the safe trip of Brian Joseph Doe.
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger
Friday April 22 at 8am
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger
Friday April 22 at 9am
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger
PARISH NEWS
Please keep in your prayer the soul of our parishioners who passed away in November, December and January:
- Gyula Bozsik
- Anna Fernando
- Anita Pagtakhan
TRIDUUM
EASTER OCTAVE WEEK:
- Morning Mass from Monday to Friday at 8:00 am, and 9:00 on Saturday
- Plenary Indulgence for Divine Mercy Sunday (Apr 24) 15:00: Divine Mercy (at basement)
On Monday April 18, our Parish office will close for Easter holiday.
St. Patrick Regional Secondary School is recruiting for a position of Technology & Career Life Education Teacher. Application, please submit CV to Mr. Ralph Gabriele, Principal at St. Patrick Regional Secondary School via [email protected]. Employment Start Date: September 1, 2022.
PARISH INFORMATION
Stay in Touch: We welcome emails or phone calls to the parish office (604-876-7826 / parish.[email protected]) if you have suggestions or need assistance. Please keep your contact information (address, phone, email) up to date.
Donations: To donate online go to https://support.rcav.org/parishes/parish-offertory/sunday-offering/and select St. Joseph, Van Offering.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
* Hold Me Tight® Workshop
In Hold Me Tight®, you will learn and experience a groundbreaking and remarkably successful program for creating stronger, more secure relationships not only between partners but in individual partners themselves. Cameron & Trisha McManus, MAMFT, RCC, will be leading this weekend workshop, taking place Friday evening (6:30pm to 9:30pm), Saturday (10:30am to 6:30pm), and Sunday (10:30am to 4:30pm). Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
* Unlocking The Hidden Job Market Workshop Series (Online)
This workshop series will give practical information on how to tap into the "elusive" hidden job market using effective job search strategies such as strategic networking and the art of conducting informational interviews, rather than relying solely on job postings. You will also get tips on how to create impactful resumes & proposals. Begins Saturday, April 30 at 9:45 a.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass
The Archdiocese of Vancouver will be honouring couples celebrating milestone anniversaries: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 & 60+ years of marriage. Please join us at St. Clare of Assisi Parish to celebrate with family and friends. The Mass will be at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the hall. Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. Learn more and register at family.rcav.org/mam.
* Moms Retreat: She Pondered These Things in Her HeartAn invitation to nurture your soul with other moms in preparation for Mother's Day. Retreat Director Catherine M. Kelly, M.Div. will offer inspiring inputs and invite us to ponder prayerfully our journey and vocation as moms, using scripture, poetry, art, and music. Morning includes quiet time for personal prayer, small group spiritual conversation, and muffins. All moms are welcome. Saturday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
