Feb 1/2, 2025 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- Feb 2
- 11 min read
The Presentation of the Lord
Important Updates
Online Giving
Make a weekly, or one-time donation to the St. Edmund's Parish collection.
JOHN LONGMAN – John, a long time St. Edmund Parishioner, has gone home to our Heavenly Father – may he rest in peace. We extend heartfelt condolences to her family and many friends. The Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, February 6th at 11am here at St. Edmund’s.
We have a single mom with two boys; 11 and 13 looking for a place to rent on the north shore & can pay up to $2,300.00. If you have or know of anyone who has a place; please let the parish office know.
Dear People of God, This coming Sunday, February 2, we will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. "Candlemas" is another traditional name for this feast, as the custom of celebrating it with lighted candles dates back to the fifth century. The lit candles symbolize Simeon’s prophecy that Jesus would be "a light for revelation to the Gentiles." There will be a blessing of candles at all Masses, and you are welcome to bring your own. These blessed candles can be used for sacred purposes in your homes during daily prayers. May the light of Christ shine brightly in your families.
FIRST FRIDAY is on February 7th – Adoration begins after 9 am Mass (no 7:30 am Mass that day) followed by Benediction at 6:45 pm and Mass at 7 pm. A sign-up sheet is at the main Church entrance – it would be greatly appreciated if 2-3 people could sign up per time slot.
KNIGHTS’ PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Get ready to enjoy! The Knights’ delicious Pancake Breakfast happens next weekend after the 8 & 9:30am Sunday Masses. Bring your appetite!
Heartfelt thanks to everyone for your donations. We are continuing to collect food items & gift cards for needy families. You can drop off your full bags at the back of the church or at the Parish Office.
2025 ENVELOPES ARE READY. Please pick it up from the parish office this coming week. Next weekend they will be in the back of the church. They are in Alphabetical order.
We reduced the amount of envelope boxes we purchased therefore anyone who had a number over 401; has been assigned a new number.
2024-25 SUNDAY MISSALS are available from the Parish Office at $5.00 each. There is a limited supply
THE FILIPINO MASS is on the 1st Sunday of the month at 6 pm.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP meets in person on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 pm
THE PRAYER ROOM
Jesus said to Peter, “So, could you not stay awake with me one hour? 41 Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41)
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As you know, the charism of the Carmelites is rooted in prayer and community life. With this in mind, we are pleased to announce the opening of a new Prayer Room with the Blessed Sacrament in the Rectory, established in memory of Curtis James Dayton and sponsored by Marie Dayton.
We, the Carmelites and parishioners, are deeply grateful to Marie Dayton for this beautiful opportunity to grow closer to God in prayer. Her dedication and hard work have made this space possible, and we sincerely appreciate her generosity. We pray that the Lord may grant Curtis James Dayton eternal rest in peace and that this Prayer Room will be a place of solace and reflection for all who visit.
In a special way, we offer our heartfelt thanks to Marie Dayton for her tireless efforts. May the Lord bless her abundantly for her kindness and generosity.
At the same time, we are happy to announce that the inauguration and blessing of the prayer room will take place on February 2, 2025, immediately following the 11:00 AM Mass. The blessing will be conducted by Rev. Fr. Cannio, the Superior of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Community North Vancouver BC. The Prayer Room will be open to all parishioners Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as of now.
To ensure that everyone has the opportunity and access to spend time in prayer, I will be sending out a sign-up sheet via Flocknote. Signing up will be necessary to reserve a time to visit the chapel. We encourage you to take advantage of this sacred opportunity for quiet reflection and spiritual renewal.
May this Prayer Room be a place of peace, prayer, and closeness to God for all who enter.
With gratitude and blessings,
Fr. Steny
Vandalism Incident
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I want to inform you about an unfortunate incident that took place on the night of January 18th, around 2:00 AM. An individual jumped the gate between the school and the rectory. Thankfully, no damage was done to any materials around the rectory or church. However, the individual did destroy the School Welcome Planters in the middle of the night.
We are grateful to the RCMP officers who responded quickly to the scene and pursued the individual responsible for the damage. We humbly ask that, if you happen to pass by the church or school, you keep an eye out and remain vigilant.
A special thanks to Diana and the RCMP for their diligent follow-up on the case. We are thankful for their support in handling this situation.
With prayers,
Fr. Steny
CWL BOTTLE, CAN DRIVE FUNDRAISER is ongoing. CWL has an account with Return It Express. You can take your bottles, cans, tetra packs, milk, plant-based beverage containers to any Return-It location. Instructions are as follows:
Place unsorted bottles in a clear plastic bag(s)
Print off sticker @ Kiosk – Use phone # 778-996-3407
Text code RVCA TO 778-400-5253
To open the door, touch the keypad with your finger or the back of your hand to activate it
Enter the one-time pin code you receive by message. The one-time pin will time out in a few minutes. Repeat if it has timed out.
The Keypad light will turn green. Open door and drop off bag(s)
North Vancouver Return It Express Locations:
310 Brooksbank Ave. (Mon-Fri 8-4/Sat 8-5/Sun 9-5/closed holidays)
At Superstore 333 Seymour Blvd. (everyday 8-8)
235 Donaghy Ave. (Mon-Sat 8-5/Sun 10-4/closed holidays)
30 Riverside Dr.-North Shore Recycling Depot (Tues-Fri 8-5/Sat., Sun, Holidays 9-5)
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, PLASTIC BAGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CHURCH ENTRANCE
Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the renovation of the Kitchen cabinets, countertops, and flooring in the school gym.
If you are unable to return the bottles yourself, please get in touch with Donna @ 778-996-3407 / dkcolcleugh@gmail.com. Donna will happily pick them up for you and make the deposit.
Please do not drop off bottles at the church or parish office.
Reflections
A Light for Revelation to the Gentiles
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the temple. The Presentation, which is celebrated 40 days after Christmas, is not mentioned in the other Gospels. Only Luke tells the story, most likely because he writes for Gentile Christians who are not familiar with the Jewish rite of presentation and purification. In addition, the intent of Luke’s Gospel is to show that God’s promise to Israel, fulfilled in Jesus, extends to Gentiles.
Luke recognizes Joseph and Mary as faithful Jews who bring Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem. Here they present their firstborn son to the Lord. Jesus is thus consecrated as required by the Law of Moses. Present in the temple at this time are Simeon and Anna. Both are awaiting the restoration of God’s rule in Israel.
Simeon had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would see Christ the Lord, the Messiah, before he died. The holy man immediately recognized the infant Jesus as the promised Savior, a “light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” Anna also recognized Jesus as the fulfillment of the promise of redemption and spoke about him to all.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, February 2
Spec. Intention Mark & Amy Pinto by Mum Jasmin
Repose Carmina Unson, Lola Rosa & Tita Victoria Dizon by Elisa & John Bueno
Spec. Intention Flory Nielsen by Jasmin Pinto
Repose Joseph Lee by brother Chris & Suzy
Monday, February 3
Spec. Intention Fernande Husar by Marie Dayton
Spec. Intention Ana Pamintuan by Jasmin Pinto
Spec. Intention Rose Dumaliang by Legion of Mary
Tuesday, February 4
Repose Jim Messinger by Barbara Stuart
Spec. Intention Rose Dumaliang by Jasmin Pinto
Wednesday, February 5
Repose Marion Frederick by Zofia Bronowska
Repose George Dotto by St. Ed’s staff & students
Thursday, February 6
Spec. Intention Ave Obejas by Legion of Mary
Repose Dieter Erich Munz by Pat Labreche
Friday, February 7
Repose Walter Formby by daughter Marie Dayton
Saturday, February 8
Repose John Longman by Elisa & John Bueno
Repose John Longman by Zofia Bronowska
Parish Events
CWL 2nd Thursday of each month @ 7 PM
Your CWL membership fee is due by April 30th and is $40.50 payable by cheque or by cash. The fee may be dropped off at the Parish Office or given to Donna Colcleugh or Charmaine Guindon. Thank you.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus general meetings are in person on the 1st Tuesday each month @7pm/executive meetings are also in person on the last Tuesday of the month @7pm
SPECIAL OFFER - Knights of Columbus - Free 1 Year On-Line Membership. You can enjoy the benefits of being a Knights of Columbus member including Accidental Death Benefit and the famous Columbia Magazine.
Promo Code: BLESSEDMCGIVNEY
After joining, please check your Inbox for confirmation.
St. Eds Christian Meditation Group
The St Edmund's Parish unit of the 'World Community for Christian Meditation' (WCCM) will resume its in-person meditation meeting, on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7.00 pm in St Edmund's Church.
"No Experience Necessary"- The group leader will give new people the basics of meditation and some resources.
WCCM continues to hold a weekly virtual meeting on Mondays (via ZOOM), also at 7.00 pm. You are sincerely invited to attend the WCCM meeting(s). All are welcome.
To learn more about WCCM, kindly contact: Luis Zunino - email lzunino@gzarchitects.com
School Events
St. Edmunds Elementary School
Religious Education
PREP 2024-2025
Any questions can be sent to prepatsteds@shaw.ca
Children's Choir Training
Practices will be every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month @10am - Masses will be every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month @ 11am
Altar Server Training
Every Saturday 11-11:30 am
Archdiocese Notices & Events
JUBILEE YEAR 2025
A Jubilee Year is celebrated by the universal Church every 25 years, dedicated to encouraging the faithful to embark on pilgrimages, repent of their sins, forgive others, and renew their focus on spiritual life. Learn more about this special year, stay updated with the latest news, and explore how you can participate at rcav.org/jubilee.
BISHOP THOMAS J. LOBSINGER, OMI MEMORIAL BURSARY PROGRAM
The annual British Columbia and Yukon Bursary program known as the Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary Program is underway. The 2025 program is now receiving applications. We are privileged to offer fourteen bursaries of $1,000.00 each to Catholic students across the Province of British Columbia. These bursaries are made available on a one-time only basis to young practicing Catholic students who are in post secondary education at a recognized institute of higher learning within the Province of British Columbia. Applications are accepted from January 1, 2025 until June 30, 2025 with the bursaries being awarded in the fall. The Terms of Reference may be found on our web site (kofcbc.org) after Jan 1, 2025.
Requests for application should be addressed to:
Christopher Chen – State Bursary Chairman
Knights of Columbus BC Charity Foundation
#333 – 1231 Pacific Boulevard
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z-0E2
Deadline for requests for application is June 1, 2025.
We would like to congratulate the many recipients once again over the past years and look forward to the opportunity to assist many more young people in the advancement of their education.
PDO INQUIRERS’ SESSION
With strong support from Archbishop Miller, the Permanent Diaconate Program is currently starting a sixth cohort of men who will begin formation for the permanent diaconate in September 2025. The Permanent Diaconate Office is holding two Inquirers’ Sessions for those interested in the permanent diaconate. Men, with their wives, wishing to be considered for this new cohort must attend one of these sessions. They will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre from 9 am to 11 am, and on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Nicholas Parish, Langley, from 10 am to 12 pm.
Making Sense of Adolescence - Zoom Webinar
January to February 2025
Crossing the bridge from childhood to adulthood has never been so daunting. The time of adolescence is longer than ever and yet society today offers little support in understanding or facilitating this transition. The Archdiocese is offering Making Sense of Adolescence, a Dr. Neufeld video course with discussion facilitated by Kevin Bredeman, M.A.
For more information and registration, please contact Joyce Baniqued at jbaniqued@rcav.org.
National Catholic Health Care Week -Sunday, Feb. 2 to Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 seeks to build understanding and connection with our mission and contribution as a Catholic health community working with others to build a just and caring society where all are seen and heard.
The 2025 theme “Caring for our Common Home” celebrates the interconnectedness of all creation and helps us to reflect on how our individual and collective actions and our systems—health, social, economic—can promote a healthy world where all can thrive.The Catholic Health Alliance of Canada has put together daily reflections, activities and resources for the week. For additional CHABC resources for National Catholic Health Care Week, visit chabc.rcav.org/national-catholic-health-care-week
Vocation Live-In
There will be a Vocation Live-In on the weekend of February 8-9 at the Seminary of Christ the King in Mission, BC. Anyone wishing to enter the Seminary in the next couple of years is welcome. For more information phone 604-826-8975 or email rector.minors@sck.ca
Upcoming Marriage & Family Events
Feb 2 | Mass for World Day of Consecrated Life
Feb 8 | Momentum Gathering
Feb 13 to Apr 4 | Spiritual Care Training Program
Feb 21 to 23 | Weekend Getaway Marriage Conference
Feb 22 | Together for Good Marriage Workshop
Monthly (First Saturday of the month) | Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
Monthly (various Sundays until June) | Marriage Enrichment at Saint Mark's Parish
Mass for World Day of Consecrated Life Sunday, February 2nd | 2:00 pm - Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Vancouver
The Mass celebrating the World Day of Consecrated Life is taking place on Sunday, February 2nd. The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Miller, and there will be a light reception afterwards in the parish hall.
Momentum Gathering Saturday, February 8th | 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Coquitlam
Catholic Single Mothers will be hosting a Vancouver gathering on Saturday, February 8th. Lunch and childcare will be provided. If you are a single mother, please come gather with us for faith sharing and fellowship.
Financial Updates
Remember St. Edmund's in your Will
Bread & Wine
Prayer Requests
Our Parish Community is asked to pray for the Special Intention of Father Steny & Father Cannio
Our Parish Community is asked to pray for the Special Intention of Father Jeevan Prakash D'Almeda
Our Parish Community is asked to pray for the Special Intention of St. Edmund Parishioners
Our Parish Community is asked to pray for the Special Intentions of All Carmelite Priests
Our Parish Community is asked to pray for the Repose of the Soul of Maria Caridad Campos Mendoza
Our Parish Community is asked to pray for the Special Intention of Erneida & Joel de Guzman
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