14/04 Monday: [1] Isaiah 42.1-7 [Gospel] John 12.1-11
15/04 Tuesday: [1] Isaiah 49.1-6 [Gospel] John 13.21-33, 36-38
16/04 Wednesday: [1] Isaiah 50.4-9a [Gospel] Matthew 26.14-26
17/04 Thursday: THE LORD’S SUPPER [1] Exodus 12.1-8, 11-14 [2] 1 Corinthians 11.23-26 [Gospel] John 13.1-15
18/04 Friday: GOOD FRIDAY – CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION [1] Isaiah 52.13-53.12 [2] Hebrews 4.14-16; 5.7-9 [Gospel] John 18.1-19.42
19/04 Saturday: EASTER VIGIL [1] Genesis 1.1-2.2 [2] Genesis 22.1-18 [3] Exodus 14.15-31; 15.20, 1 [4] Isaiah 54.5-14 [5] Isaiah 55.1-11 [6] Baruch 3.9-15, 32-4.4 [7] Ezekiel 36.16-17, 18-28 [Epistle] Romans 6.3-11 [Gospel] Luke 24.1-12
20/04 Sunday: RESURRECTION OF THE LORD [1] Acts 10.34a, 37-43 [2] Colossians 3.1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5.6b-8 [Gospel] John 20.1-18 or Luke 24.13-35
“Hosanna in the highest! …With all faith and devotion, let us commemorate the Lord’s entry into Jerusalem for our salvation, following his footsteps, so that, being made by his grace partakers of the Cross, we may have a share also in his Resurrection and in his life.”
Luke 19.28-40
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” How do I share joy, gratitude and praise for the Lord?
First Reading: Isaiah 50.4-7
How has God gifted and directed me for his service? What trials make me rely on him?
Psalm 22: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Second Reading: Philippians 2.6-11
What low points in my life were lessons in humility and obedience? What insights do they provide into God’s unsurpassable gift of becoming man and suffering for our salvation?
“Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Christ became obedient for us to death, even death on a cross. Therefore God exalted him and gave him the name above every name.”
Gospel: Luke 22.14 – 23.56
Many people were involved in Jesus’ passion and death - and it continues. What is my role in the passion? How will I move from crucifying him to be near him forever?
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.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
For the use of the new technologies: Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.
PARISH NEWS
*Divine Mercy Novena: April 20 to April 26, 2024: will be done after English morning Masses (daily mass)
*On the feast of Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27 at 3PM in the church basement
*During Easter Triduum: we will not recite the prayer of St.. Joseph and St. Michael, the Archangel.
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*Second collection: for building fund
*2025 Donation envelope: is ready for pick-up at the church entrance. Please contact office for any update and correction.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
Clarification on Holy Doors during the Jubilee of Hope: This Jubilee Year, Pope Francis has designated Holy Doors exclusively at the four major papal basilicas in Rome to highlight the unity of the universal Church and to invite Catholics worldwide to make the traditional pilgrimage to Rome. There are no Holy Doors in Vancouver, though Catholics can still obtain the Jubilee Indulgence by following the instructions outlined at rcav.org/jubilee.
Marriage Anniversary Mass: If you are celebrating a milestone marriage anniversary this year, we invite you to join us for the 2025 Marriage Anniversary Mass, celebrated by Archbishop J. Michael Miller. At St. Paul's Parish, Richmond, on Sunday, May 11, 2:30 pm. Register by April 18 at rcav.org/mam.
Applications Open: Youth Ministry Leadership Bursary. The Youth Ministry Leadership Bursary recognizes high school students who are making a difference in their parishes, schools, communities and homes. Two Grade 12 students will be selected to receive an award of $500 each for their post-secondary schooling. Application deadline: Monday, May 5. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/youth-ministry.
