25/11 Monday: [1] Revelation 14.1-3, 4b-5 [Gospel] Luke 21.1-4
26/11 Tuesday: [1] Revelation 14.14-19 [Gospel] Luke 21.5-11
27/11 Wednesday: [1] Revelation 15.1-4 [Gospel] Luke 21.12-19
28/11 Thursday: [1] Revelation 18.1-2, 21-23, 19.1-3, 9a [Gospel] Luke 21.20-28
29/11 Friday: [1] Revelation 20. 1-4, 11-15; 21.1-2 [Gospel] Luke 21.29-33
30/11 Saturday: ST. ANDREW [1] Romans 10.9-18 [Gospel] Matthew 4.18-22
01/12 Sunday: 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT [1] Jeremiah 33.14-16 [2] Thessalonians 3.12-4.2 [Gospel] Luke 21.25-28, 34-36
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
“Almighty ever-living God, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of the universe, grant, we pray, that the whole creation, set free from slavery, may render your majesty service and ceaselessly proclaim your praise.”
First Reading: Daniel 7.13-14
Daniel’s dream foretold the kingship of Christ, “one like a son of man”. Today kings have little authority and many people do not believe in God: what do Christ’s everlasting kingship and dominion mean to me?
Psalm 93: “The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.”
Second Reading: Revelation 1.5-8
How has Jesus’ sacrifice transformed me towards freedom from sin and growth in holiness and loving service to God? How have I contributed to “piercing” the Lord? What joys and laments would I have if he came right now?
“Alleluia! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David; blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” Alleluia.”
Gospel: John 18.33b-37
Jesus’ trial continues today. If, like Pilate, I could talk to Jesus about why he is being tried, what questions would I raise? How do Jesus’ answers to Pilate help me? How do I strive to “belong to the truth”?
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, Nicole Van Humbeck, Caroline Bayle, Thái Thị Mỹ.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
For pilgrims of hope: We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthen our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
PARISH NEWS
ADVENT Retreat and Confession
Wed Dec 11 (English), Thu Dec 12 (Viet), and Fri (Viet) Dec 13:
- 19:00: Mass
- 19:30: Advent Retreat
- 18:00: Confession
Fr. Peter Hoang Do, OP will be our retreat master this year. Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion will take place at 6.30 pm on Wed Dec 11, 2024
*Second collection: for Christmas Outreach: Your support through the Christmas Outreach envelope will provide a grocery gift card and chicken or turkey for more than 70 families who reach out to us for help. Please call the parish office for more information, or to refer a family in need. And please join us at the school on Sunday December 15 at 8 am, to bring Christmas cheer to our families!Thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity.
*Fund Our Future-Upgrade our School: Please drop off Your Pledge in the box or return to the Parish office before November 30, 2024. The parish has received total of $637,690.00 in pledges from 307 families. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.
*Altar Server’s Meeting: All current altar servers are invited to attend the meeting on Saturday November 30 from 3:00pm-4:20pm.
*Poinsettia sale: Beginning on December 6th, Poinsettias will be available for purchase to help raise funds for our Parish Christmas projects.
*Youth & Young Adults are hosting an adoration with a talk by Fr. Patrick Le followed by a social and gift exchange on Monday, December 23rd starting at 8:00pm. The retreat, which includes praise & worship and confession will be followed by games, refreshments, and the gift exchange. Please bring a gift between $25-$35 for the exchange. Refer to the posters in the back of the church for more info and to RSVP.
PARISH INFORMATION
Mail Disruption: The B.C. Catholic Print Edition: Stay informed and inspired with The B.C. Catholic digital edition, now available for free at digital.bccatholic.ca. Due to a mail service disruption, our print edition is temporarily paused. We will resume printing as soon as the postal service returns to normal.
Donations: To donate online go to https://support.rcav.org/parishes/parish-offertory/sunday-offering/and select St. Joseph, Van Offering.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
*Advent Retreat 2024: Open the Door to Hope: on Saturday, November 30 , 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Vancouver. Learn more and register by November 27 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
