23/06 Monday: [1] Genesis 12.1-9 [Gospel] Matthew 7.1-5
24/06 Tuesday: THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (Solemnity) [1] Isaiah 49.1-6 [2] Acts 13.22-26 [Gospel] Luke 1.57-66, 80
25/06 Wednesday: [1] Genesis 15.1-12, 17-18 [Gospel] Matthew 7.15-20
26/06 Thursday: [1] Genesis 16.1-12, 15-16 [Gospel] Matthew 7.21-29
27/06 Friday: THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS (Solemnity) [1] Ezekiel 34.11-16 [2] Romans 5.5b-11 [Gospel] Luke 15.3-7
28/06 Saturday: THE IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Feast) [1] Isaiah 61.9-11 [Gospel] Luke 2.41-51
29/06 Sunday: SAINTS PETER AND PAUL (Solemnity) [1] Acts 12.1-11 [2] 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 17-18 [Gospel] Matthew 16.13-19
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
“He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.”
First Reading: Genesis 14.18-20
The priest-king Melchizedek offers bread and wine, together with praise and thanksgiving to acknowledge God’s blessing on Abram. How does this interaction between Melchizedek and Abram compare to our celebration of the Mass?
Psalm 110: “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11.23-26
Why do I go to Mass? How has my understanding of Holy Communion deepened since my first Communion? What does it mean to me to receive Jesus’ Body and Blood, and to “proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes”?
“Alleluia! I am the living bread of heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats of this bread will live forever.”
Gospel: Luke 9.11b-17
Jesus asked the apostles to take care of the hungry, tired crowd. How do I participate in the Church’s work of caring for the practical needs of others? How else do I share in the many ways God “feeds” his people ? 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, Sa Thi Dang, Phuong Van Nguyen, Hoa Xuan Thi Le, Estrella Rodriguez, Felipe Sobredo, Shirley De La Cruz, Caroline Bayle, Thái Thị Mỹ, Lê Quang Vinh, Văn thị Cúc
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
That the world might grow in compassion: Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
PARISH NEWS
*Project Advance Campaign 2025: the parish has raised $18,535.00. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing financial support to the parish set goal of $80,000.
*School’s Seismic Upgrade: you can donate as follows:
- One time or Monthly (the middle of a month): Preauthorized payment with debit or credit
- Cash, cheque, postdated cheques or e-transfer.
Please contact the parish office for more information. We need your support to fund this seismic upgrade project.
*The Youth and Young Adult Group is running a summer program on Saturdays from June 28 to August 23 for youth ages 10 to 13, or grades 5 to 8. Posters with more information and registration forms can be found at the entrance of the church and submitted to the box in front of the parish office.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
Talking With Your Children About Tragic Events This is an evening for supporting parents in the wake of the tragedy following the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival. We will explore faith-centered responses to trauma, helping your family as you journey together in recovery over the summer months. Speakers include Fr. Bryan Duggan, and Trixie Cruz, School Counsellor, Vancouver College. Hosted by the Mental Health Ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. On Tue, Jun 24, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at St. Patrick's Regional Secondary School in Vancouver. Register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
High School Seminary Live-In Experience Young men in Grades 6-11 are invited to spend two days at the Seminary of Christ the King and experience life as a student. Interact with priests, brothers, and seminarians, attend daily Mass and prayer, and participate in recreation. Saturday, July 5 through Sunday July 6 at the Seminary of Christ the King in Mission. Request an application form by emailing [email protected].
Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
Join us for a monthly Mass and vigil to pray for respect for all human life, from conception to its natural end. Mass will be followed by the rosary and other prayers either at a church with Adoration or at a local hospital. All are welcome! Saturday, July 5, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Paul Parish in Richmond.
