12/06 Monday: [1] 2 Corinthians 1.1-7 [Gospel] Matthew 5.1-12
13/06 Tuesday: Saint Anthony of Padua [1] 2 Corinthians 1.18-22 [Gospel] Matthew 5.13-16
14/06 Wednesday: [1] 2 Corinthians 3.4-11 [Gospel] Matthew 5.17-19
15/06 Thursday: [1] 2 Corinthians 3.15-4.1, 3-6 [Gospel] Matthew 5.20-26
16/06 Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus [1] Deuteronomy 7.6-11 [Gospel] Matthew 11.25-30
17/06 Saturday: The Immaculate Heart of Blessed Virgin Mary [1] Isaiah 61.9-11 [Gospel] Luke 2.41-51
18/06 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time: [1] Exodus 19.1-6a [2] Romans 5.6-11 [Gospel] Matthew 9.36-10.8
“O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament have left us a memorial of your Passion, grant us, we pray, so to revere the sacred mysteries of your Body and Blood that we may always experience in ourselves the fruits of your redemption.”
First Reading: Deuteronomy 8.2-3, 14-16
What have I learned through God’s guidance on my life journey? When was I aware of my human fragility and inadequacy, and of God’s care? If I were to adapt Moses’ guidance for people close to me, what would I say?
Psalm 147: “Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10.16-17
During Mass, how do I keep in mind our sharing in the Body and Blood of Christ? How do I keep in mind the oneness of our community of faith? How do these graces of Communion manifest in my life outside of church?
“Alleluia. I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats of this bread will live for ever. Alleluia.
Gospel: John 6.51-59
Jesus is very clear about the need to eat his flesh and drink his blood, but who could understand at that moment? How did the apostles come to understand? What do I want to tell Jesus?
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 (June)
For the abolition of torture: We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.
INTENTION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday June 10 at 9 AM
- For the soul of Leticia Caspellan 2nd Death Anniversary.
Saturday June 10 at 5 PM
- For the souls of Alicia Bayle, Thomas Bayle, Marlon Bayle, Elizabeth Bayle, Castor Bayle
Sunday June 11 at 8 AM
- For the souls of Robert Fletcher and Phyllis Fletcher.
- For the souls of Anacleto, Basilia Gutcerrez, Eduardo, Benita Fajardo Alcantara.
- For the souls of Angelito Que and Nicasio Dacasin.
Sunday June 11 at 11:30 AM
- For the souls of Anacleto, Basilia Gutcerrez, Eduardo, Benita Fajardo Alcantara.
Wednesday June 14 at 7 PM
- For the soul of Aurora Magayaga Death Anniversary.
Monday June 12 at 8 AM
- For the souls of Januaria Paraiso and Faustino Paraiso.
PARISH NEWS
This weekend's second collection is Building Fund.
Project Advance 2023: we thank you for your generosity and ongoing financial support for our project advance campaign last year. This year, our parish Project Advance goal is $80,000. The parish rebate portion will go towards to our parish future renovation projects in the church and school. For more information, please see the volunteers after Mass, or visit our website for online donation.
St. Joseph's Youth & Young Adults will host a camping trip from July 6th to July 9th at Fintry Provincial Park. We invite the parish's young people to sign up using the QR code found in the posters at the back of the church. Please contact youth group leaders Thuan and Peter for further questions or details.
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
*Arise Youth Retreat All Grade 8 and 9 students are invited to our inaugural Arise Youth Retreat at Camp Jubilee in North Vancouver! Get ready for an unforgettable week of faith, fun, fellowship, and outdoor activities. From Monday, July 3, to Wednesday, July 7. Learn more and register as a school or parish group at beholdvancouver.org/events.
The Lord Is My Strength: Healing Service Saint Mary's Healing and Deliverance Ministry, in commemoration of St. Mary's Parish Centennial Year, presents The Lord Is My Strength: Healing Service on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 16, at 6:00 p.m. There will be praise and worship followed by short talks on the morality of happiness, the healing ministry of Jesus, and forgiveness. Healing Mass starts at 7:00 p.m., Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
*Father's Day Mass, Gardens of Gethsemani: Please join us for Mass and pray for our deceased fathers and grandfathers at Evangelist Chapel in Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery. Potted flowers will be available to purchase after the Mass. On Sunday, June 18, at 2:30 p.m. Learn more at rccav.org/events.