22/5 Monday: Saint Rita of Cascia [1] Acts 19.1-8 [Gospel] John 16.29-33
23/05 Tuesday: [1] Acts 20.17-27 [Gospel] John 17.1-11a
24/05 Wednesday: Blessed Louis-Zephirin Moreau [1] Acts 20.28-38 [Gospel] John 17.11b-19
25/05 Thursday: Saint Bede the Venerable or Saint Gregory VII or Saint Mary Magdalene dé Pazzi [1] Acts 22.30; 23.6-11 [Gospel] John 17.20-26
26/05 Friday: Saint Philip Neri [1] Acts 24.27; 25.13b-21 [Gospel] John 21.15-19
27/05 Saturday: Saint Augustine of Canterbury [1] Acts 28.16-20, 30-31 [Gospel] John 21.20-25
28/05 Pentecost Sunday: [1] Acts 2.1-11 [2] 1 Corinthians 12.3b-7, 12-13 [Gospel] John 20.19-23
7th Sunday Easter
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 questions do I have for Jesus? How does Jesus’ message to the disciples speak to my own concerns? How has the Holy Spirit empowered me to give witness to Christ?
Psalm 47: “God has gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.”
Second Reading: Ephesians 1.17-23
This text begins with a prayer for “a spirit of wisdom and revelation” for those who are early in their faith journey. How does this prayer apply to me and to people in my family and social circles? How do I understand the Church as the Body and the fullness of Christ?
“Alleluia. Go make disciples of all nations; I am with you always, to the end of the age. Alleluia.
Gospel: Matthew 28.16-20
After their time with Jesus, through his teaching ministry, death and resurrection, why might some of the apostles have doubted as they worshipped him? What doubts trouble me? How do I pass on Jesus’ teaching and “make disciples”? How have I experienced Jesus being with me?
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 20 at 9 AM
- For the soul of Joseph who just passed away
Saturday May 20 at 5 PM
- For the soul of Ashley Irene Brass.
Sunday May 21 at 8 AM
- For the soul of Joseph who just passed away
Sunday May 21 at 11:30 AM
- For the soul of Abel Antonio Moniz Death Anniversary.
Sunday May 21 at 6 PM
- For the intentions of Lora Clarke, Deacon Henk Luyten, John Campbell and Lisa Bond.
Tuesday May 23 at 8 AM
- For the soul of Guadalupe Quizon Death Anniversary.
PARISH NEWS
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.
On Victoria Day, May 22, the parish office will close. The 8 AM Mass will be celebrated as usual.
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
Paths of Wisdom: Time-Tested Practices for Making Meaningful Decisions Join this transformative webinar series and learn the importance of discernment in any walk of life, how to identify and choose life-giving paths, how to become your authentic self through discernment, and the practical tools for daily integration.
On Tuesday, May 23, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Grief to Grace Healing Retreat
a retreat program to help those who have endured physical, emotional, sexual, and/or spiritual abuse to find healing. Centered on Jesus Christ, the five-day program is facilitated by mental health professionals and will be held in Kelowna, B.C. Due to the confidentiality and sensitivity of this retreat, the exact address will only be shared to those who register. From Tuesday, May 23, at 3:00 p.m. to Saturday, May 27, at 5:00 p.m. For more information, please email [email protected] or make a confidential phone call to 250-808-6403.
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.
