Daily readings:
20/06 Monday: [1] 2 Kings 17.5-8, 13 -15a, 18 [Gospel] Matthew 7.1-5
21/06 Tuesday: ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA [1] 2 Kings 19.9b-11, 14-21, 31-36 [Gospel] Matthew 7.6, 12 - 14
22/06 Wednesday: ST. PAULINUS OF LONA or ST. JOHN FISHER & ST. THOMAS MORE [1] 2 Kings 22.8-13; 23.1-3 [Gospel] Matthew 7.15-20
23/06 Thursday: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist [1] Isaiah 49.1-6 [2] Acts 13.22-26 [Gospel] Luke 1.77-66, 80
24/06 Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus [1] Ezekiel 34.11-16 [2] Romans 5.5b-11 [Gospel] Luke 15.3-7
25/06 Saturday: The Immaculate Hearts of the Blessed Virgin Mary [1] Isaiah 61.9-11 [Gospel] Luke 2.41-51
26/06 Sunday: 13th Sunday Ordinary Time [1] 1 Kings 19.6b, 19-21 [2] Galatians 5.1,13-18 [Gospel] Luke 9.51-62
REFLECTION ON THE READINGS
“He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.”
1. First Reading Proverbs Genesis 14.18-20
What aspects of the encounter between Abraham and the high priest Melchizedek do we find in the Mass? How do the Mass and the priest celebrant differ from this foreshadowing event?
Psalm 110: “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek”
2. Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 11.23-26
How does this first Eucharist that Jesus celebrated with his apostles inspire my reception of the Eucharist? What teachings on the Eucharist do I have in mind when I receive Holy Communion?
Sequence: What does the Sequence remind us about the Eucharist, that is not in the scripture readings?
“Alleluia! I am the living bread of heaven, says the Lords; whoever eats of this bread will live forever.”
3. Gospel Reading - Luke 9.11b-17
What personal experiences call to mind the miraculous feeding of the crowd or other Eucharistic miracles? How has Jesus taught me, healed me and fed me throughout my life? How am I participating in the ongoing activity of the Church to carry out Jesus’ mission in our time? As a parish, how can we more fully live our Eucharist faith?
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, Tuyen Van Nguyen, Patricia Rudolph, Shirley De La Cruz,
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH (June)
For families: We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.
INTENSION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday June 18 at 9AM
- For intention of Claudia Sison
Saturday June 18 at 5PM
- For the souls of Paul Pelanger.
- For the soul of Thomas Bayle, Marlon Bayle, Anacleto Camican.
Sunday June 19 at 8 AM
- For the souls of
Sunday June 19 at 11:30AM
- For the soul of Abel Antonio Moniz
- Mass intention for healing of Lu Donini
Sunday June 19 at 6pm
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger
Monday June 20 at 8am
- For the souls of Paul Pelanger, Felisa Villacamta
Tuesday June 21 at 8am
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger.
Wednesday June 22 at 7pm
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger.
Thursday June 23 at 8 am
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger.
Friday June 24 at 8am
- For the soul of Paul Pelanger
PARISH NEWS
This week there is a second collection for “Pro-Life”.
This weekend we are celebrating fathers and all that they do for their families. Please remember them in your prayers. Happy Father’s Day to all fathers!
Registration for English PREP courses is now open. Registration forms can be found in the front entrance. Classes will begin on Sunday, September 11 at 9am.
Our Parish is currently collecting pledges and donations for the 2022 Project Advance Campaign.
As the weather gets warmer, you are reminded to please attend Mass in modest and appropriate clothing. Tops are to have sleeves and bottoms should be knee length. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
The following individuals have been selected to join our Parish Pastoral Council: Jessica Chung, Tashya de Silva, Elizabeth Hồng Nhung, Gabriel Gia Bảo, Duy Linh, Hữu Thuận và Lilly Mai. Congratulations to them and we pray that the Holy Spirit will guide them as they assist in the growth and development of our Parish.
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
Birthright Vancouver - 2022 Walk Fundraiser - 50th Anniversary
Join us for our annual 3k fundraising walk! Funds raised will go towards supporting women in the Vancouver region. Bring a picnic lunch to celebrate our 50th anniversary with us afterwards. Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. Register to receive a pledge form by emailing: [email protected] or make your donation at CanadaHelps.org. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
* Fountain of Love and Life Walk with God 2022
Through taking part in the 2022 Vancouver Half Marathon and 5K Charity Challenge, Fountain of Love and Life (FLL)'s annual fundraising walkathon, “Walk with God”, will be held from May 26 to June 26 this year with in-person and virtual options. All proceeds go to support the evangelization work of the FLL ministry in promoting the Good News. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Knights of Columbus 2022 Summer 50/50 Charity Appeal
The Knights of Columbus Charity Foundation is hosting a 50/50 raffle - winner takes half! Proceeds go to the dioceses in BC for outreach programs and the advancement of education. The campaign ends on Tuesday, July 5. Learn more and buy your tickets at kofcbc5050.ca.
