15/5 Monday: [1] Acts 16.11-15 [Gospel] John 15.26-16.4a
16/05 Tuesday: [1] Acts 16.22-34 [Gospel] John 16.5-11
17/05 Wednesday: [1] Acts 17.15, 22-18.1 [Gospel] John 16.12-15
18/05 Thursday: Saint John I [1] Acts 18.1-8 [Gospel] John 16.16-20
19/05 Friday: [1] Acts 18.9-18 [Gospel] John 16.20-23a
20/05 Saturday: Saint Bernardine of Siena [1] Acts 18.23-28 [Gospel] John 16.23b-28
21/05 7th Sunday of Easter: [1] Acts 1.1-11 [2] Ephesians 1.17-23 [Gospel] Matthew 28.16-20
“Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, Alleluia!”
First Reading: Acts 8.5-8, 14-17
How did Philip spread the Good News? As Christianity fades from society, how can I bring the joy of the Gospel to the community? What follow-up is needed in the parish?
Psalm 66: “Come and see what God has done; he is awesome in his deeds among the children of Adam.”
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3.15-18
“Always be ready to make your defence to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” How do I express my faith and its teachings in the face of criticism of the Church or religion? What situations are the most challenging? What helps me stay faithful to Christ?
“Alleluia. All who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them. Alleluia.
Gospel: John 14.15-21
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” How have my love of Jesus and attitude towards the commandments changed with time? How has the Spirit of truth guided that process? What work is ongoing?
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, Patricia Rudolph, Shirley De La Cruz.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH (May)
For church movements and groups: We pray that Church movements and groups may rediscover their mission of evangelization each day, placing their own charisms at the service of needs in the world.
INTENTION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday May 13 at 9 AM
- For the soul of Dominador Caspellan.
Saturday May 13 at 5 PM
- For the souls of Alicia Bayle, Thomas Bayle, Marlon Bayle, Elizabeth Bayle, Aurea Andavias, Renelda Belisario
Sunday May 14 at 8 AM
- For the soul of Juanito Manabat, 14th death anniversary
Sunday May 14 at 11:30 AM
- For the soul of Florante Mori, Purificacion Pecaoco, Rosario Sorongon.
Sunday May 14 at 6 PM
- For the soul of Jose Medeiros.
Monday May 15 at 8 AM
- For the soul of Adoracion Tamparong.
- For the soul of Joseph.
PARISH NEWS
Second Collection: Pope's Pastoral Works: The Pope displays Christ’s love and compassion for those who suffer. Each year at this time, Canadian Catholics are asked to give generously to this papal collection, which is passed on to the Holy Father for his use among those stricken by natural disasters.
The monthly altar servers’ meeting will be on Saturday, May 20th at 12 p.m. All altar servers and parents of children who just or have already received their First Communion are encouraged to bring their children to this meeting if their children want to altar-serve.
Food bank planning meeting: Our parish, together with St. Mark's Lutheran and King's Cross Anglican Churches, is starting to plan for a food bank to serve people in need in our community. If you are interested in this project, please join us for an information meeting in our church basement on Thursday May 25 at 7:30 pm. Interested friends and neighbours are also most welcome. For more information, contact Cathy (email [email protected]) or the parish office.
Our Parish is always looking for volunteers who are willing to donate their time and talents in various areas such as: sacristans, readers, altar servers, choir members, gift bearers, parking lot attendants and so much more. Please speak with the Mass coordinator if you are able to help or would like more information.
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 tohttps://support.rcav.org/parishes/parish-offertory/sunday-offering/and select St. Joseph, Van Offering.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
Fifth Ordinandi Dinner: The Vocations and Seminarians Office of the Archdiocese of Vancouver cordially invites you to the Fifth Ordinandi Dinner featuring Deacon Patrick Le and Deacon Medard Kamanzi. Join Archbishop Miller and members of the Catholic faithful on Wednesday, June 21 at the Italian Cultural Centre in Vancouver. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Tickets are available for purchase athttps://secure.rcav.org/ordinandi-dinner-2023/.
Upper Room Conference 2023
The Holy Spirit is moving in the Archdiocese of Vancouver! We’re excited to announce that this year’s Upper Room conference will take place on Saturday, September 23. Save the date and get conference updates by following @weareproclaim on social media or subscribing to email updates at weareproclaim.com.
