21/04 Monday: [1] Acts 2.14, 22-33 [Gospel] Matthew 28.8-15
22/04 Tuesday: [1] Acts 2.36-41 [Gospel] John 20.11-18
23/04 Wednesday: [1] Acts 3.1-10 [Gospel] Luke 24.13-35
24/04 Thursday: [1] Atcs 3.11-26 [Gospel] Luke 24.35-48
25/04 Friday: [1] Acts 4.1-12 [Gospel] John 21.1-14
26/04 Saturday: [1] Acts 4.13-21 [Gospel] Mark 16.9-15
27/04 Sunday: 2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER [1] Acts 5.12-16 [2] Revelation 1.9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 [Gospel] John 20.1
“The Lord is truly risen, alleluia. To him be glory and power for all the ages of eternity, alleluia, alleluia!”
First Reading: Acts 10.34a, 37-43
What do I tell people about Jesus and our beliefs? How do I share my experience of knowing Jesus and the effect on my life?
Psalm 118: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 5.6b-8 / Colossians 3.1-4
New life in Christ means dying to old ways and rising to “hidden life” in Christ, becoming “unleavened bread of sincerity and truth”. What old yeast lingers, impeding that transition? Where is my mind set now that Christ, our life, is risen?
“Alleluia! Christ, our Paschal Lamb, has been sacrificed; let us feast with joy in the Lord.”
Gospel: John 20.1-18/ Luke 24.13-35
Easter Sunday… the tomb is open and Jesus is not there! How would I react in that moment? Fearful? Doubtful? Confident in the truth of Scripture? Anguished at my beloved’s death and missing body? Disillusioned like the disciples going to Emmaus? How has Jesus restored me, as he did for Mary and the disciples? How will I draw others to see the Lord: through personal encounter, scripture, sacraments…?
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
*Second collection: for Easter Offering.
*Divine Mercy Novena: April 20 to April 26, 2024: will be done after morning Masses (daily mass)
*On the feast of Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, we will celebrate at 3PM in the church basement.
*2025 Donation envelope: Please pick-up at the church entrance and contact office for any update or 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.
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.
Knights of Columbus Student Bursary: are awarding fourteen one-time bursaries of $1,000 each to young practicing Catholic students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution in British Columbia. Application forms may be requested until June 1. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025.
Request an application form by contacting:
Christopher Chen - State Bursary Chairman
Knights of Columbus BC Charity Foundation
#333 - 1231 Pacific Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6Z0E2
