Daily readings:
03/01 Monday: [1] 1 John 3.22 – 4.6 [Gospel] Matthew 4.12 – 17, 23 - 25
04/01 Tuesday: [1] 1 John 4.7 - 10 [Gospel] Mark 6.34 - 44
05/01 Wednesday: [1] 1 John 4.11 - 18 [Gospel] Mark 6.45 - 52
06/01 Thursday: [1] 1 John 4.19 – 5.4 [Gospel] Luke 4.14 – 22a
07/01 Friday ST. ANDRÉ BESETTE, Patron of Family Caregivers [1] 1 John 5.5 - 13 [Gospel] Luke 5.12 – 16
08/01 Saturday [1] 1 John 5.14 - 21 [Gospel] John 3.22 - 30
09/01 Sunday: Baptism of The Lord [1] Isaiah 40.1 – 5, 9 - 11 [2] Titus 2.11 – 14; 3.4 - 7 [Gospel] Luke 3.15 – 16, 21 - 22
REFLECTION ON THE READINGS
“Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come; and kingship is in his grasp, and power and dominion.”
1. First Reading - Isaiah 60.1 - 6
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you!” The birth of Jesus, our Lord, fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy, but what is still to come? What are the implications for my Christian life?
Psalm 72: “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”
2. Second Reading - Ephesians 3.2 – 3a, 5 - 6
The Spirit of God illuminated the mysteries of revelation for the apostles. What has their understanding that Gentiles are “fellow heirs, members of the same body and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel” meant for the Church? How do we live that gift in the Church today?
“Alleluia! We observed his star at its rising,and have come to pay homage to the Lord.”
3. Gospel Reading - Matthew 2.1 - 12
“Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?”, or “the ruler who is to shepherd [God’s] people Israel”? Who did the wise men see in the infant Jesus, born in the lowly stable at Bethlehem? What did Herod see? Why do I seek Jesus? Why is it important to me to worship at the celebration of his birth?
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 (January)
For true human fraternity: We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognized, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.
INTENSION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday Jan 1 at 11:30AM
- Thanksgiving Mass and for the soul of Nocente Tamparong.
Saturday Jan 1 at 11:30AM
- Thanksgiving Mass and for the soul of Nocente Tamparong.
Saturday Jan 1 at 5 PM
- For the soul of Alicia Bayle, Ester Blanco and Lutgarda Camitan by Caroline Bayle.
Saturday Jan 1 at 5 PM
- For the soul of Alicia Bayle, Ester Blanco and Lutgarda Camitan by Caroline Bayle.
Sunday Jan 2 at 8AM
- For the soul of Abelardo Waje and Maria Waje.
Sunday Jan 2 at 8AM
- For the soul of Abelardo Waje and Maria Waje.
Sunday Jan 2 at 11:30 AM
- For the soul Crispin Sanchez Sr.
Sunday Jan 2 at 11:30 AM
- For the soul Crispin Sanchez Sr.
Monday Jan 3 at 8 AM
- For the soul of Maria and Toma
Monday Jan 3 at 8 AM
- For the soul of Maria and Toma
PARISH NEWS
Please keep in your prayer the soul of our parishioners who passed away in November and December:
- Anna Fernando
- Anita Pagtakhan
- Kathleen Mary Dunroe
Monday January 3rd: the Parish office will close
In accordance with the most recent PHO guidelines, all meetings and gatherings beyond regular Holy Mass will be suspended until further notice. We encourage you to attend the English Masses on Saturday and Sunday evenings, and Sunday at 8 am, since attendance is lower than other Masses and well below the provincial limit.
The 2022 Parish envelopes are now available to be picked up in the Church Entrance.
On behalf of everyone here at St. Joseph’s Parish, we wish everyone a Blessed and Safe New Year.
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
Bible in a Year 2022
Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes. Tune in and live your daily life through the lens of God’s word! Join the group from the Archdiocese of Vancouver who are listening to the Bible in a Year in 2022. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
I Have Called You Friends - Healthy Relationship Series
Join Fr. Richard Conlin and Fr. Raffaele Salvino as they discuss what is means to have a Christ-centered friendship and being “best friends with Jesus.” Having spent 6 years together in the Seminary of Christ the King, these young priests will share about lessons learnt for cultivating genuine friendship within the context of pursuing holiness today. Thursday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
The Letters of St. Paul - Paul Proclaims the Gospel
St. Paul was one of the first to articulate and proclaim the Gospel. Focusing particularly on Romans, we will explore the major features of Paul’s presentation of the Good News. Just as it did for Paul’s original audience, this message has the potential to reinvigorate our lives. Saturday, January 15 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Bereavement Training ProgramThis 6-week training course is aimed at those who want to start a bereavement ministry in their parish. The course sessions include what is grief, how do we actively listen, facilitating a bereavement ministry/group, resources for those grieving, and to understand more about grief. Begins Wednesday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
