10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Letter from Fr.Steny
Dear Brothers and sisters,
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the incredibly heartwarming celebration of my 50th birthday. Your outpouring of love, support, and kind gestures made this milestone occasion truly unforgettable.
As I reflect on the wonderful gathering, we shared, I am filled with immense gratitude for every one of you. Your presence, warm wishes, and thoughtful gifts touched my heart deeply, reminding me of the beautiful community (Family) we have built together.
Your unwavering dedication to our shared mission of faith, love, and service is a constant source of inspiration to me. It is a privilege to walk alongside you on this journey of faith. I am continually humbled by your commitment to living out the values of compassion, kindness, and generosity. The memories created during the celebration will forever hold a special place in my heart. I am truly blessed to serve as your pastor and grateful for the opportunity to celebrate this milestone surrounded by such incredible individuals.
As I embark on the next chapter of my life, I carry with me the love and support of this extraordinary community (Family). May we continue to grow together in faith, hope, and love, enriching each other's lives and spreading joy to all we encounter.
Again, Thank you for your overwhelming kindness and for making my 50th birthday a day I will always treasure.
With heartfelt appreciation, warmest regards, and Prayers
Fr Steny
A Huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make the Celebration of Father Steny’s Birthday a resounding success!
Important Updates
FILIPINO MASS is on Sunday, June 9th at 6 pm
Special Notes
KNIGHTS’ BBQ – the Knights will host a Season Ending BBQ on Sunday, June 16th after all Masses
VOLUNTEERS CO-ORDINATOR – we are looking for someone who can form a core committee made up of a member from each volunteer group in the Parish. Please contact the Parish Office if you are interested.
FILIPINO MASS is on the second Sunday of the month at 6 pm
Christian Meditation Group will meet in person on the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm
2ND COLLECTION ENVELOPES FOR ONLINE & PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING USERS ARE AVAILABLE. If you would like a set, please pick it up from the parish office.
Reflections
HIS FIRST EXORCISM
In the section of the Gospel just before these verses, Jesus calls his Twelve Apostles. Now he performs his first exorcism. It is told within the context of conflict with his family.
A crowd so large has gathered that Jesus and his disciples are not even able to eat their bread. His family comes to take him away because they think he is beside himself. And the scribes think he is possessed by the devil. Jesus points out to them the absurdity of their thinking that he uses the devil to cast out demons. In fact, it is Jesus who ties up the strong man, Beelzebub, and overcomes him.
He concludes with a brief saying about the forgiveness of sins. All sin can be forgiven except for blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. It’s not known exactly what he means by this. It could be that the only sin that can’t be forgiven is the one that cuts you off from the source of forgiveness, the Holy Spirit.
Mark then brings Jesus’ family back into the picture. They are not presented in a critical light but are just trying to see him. This gives Jesus the opportunity to point out that family for him is not based on blood.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, June 9
Healing Mass for Yanic Pean by Chantelle Pean
Spec. Intention Shannon Geue by Barbara Stuart
Repose Ken Kramer (1 yr. ann,) by Cora Kramer
Spec. Intention Thea Fisher by Bev Watson
Repose Teresa Braham by Carmen Alcantara
Tuesday, June 11
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Wednesday, June 12
Spec. Intention Erna Mills by Legion of Mary
Friday, June 14
Repose Carol & Harold Palleson
Saturday, June 15
Spec. Intention Father Steny by Legion of Mary
Repose Edwin F. Everest by Joan Leslie
Parish Events
CWL
2nd Thursday of each month @ 7 PM
CWL MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2024 are due before the end of APRIL. Kindly bring your cheque or EXACT cash of $40.50 to the office during office hours, or drop an envelope into the communion basket, tagged CWL Membership. If you need to do e-transfer, contact Donna @ dkmajeau@shaw.ca
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
Thu 15th Feb @ 7 PM
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.
The first (resumed) in-person meeting will be held Thursday, 15 February at 7.00 pm.
WCCM had suspended in-person meetings owing to COVID-19 restrictions but 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
St Edmund’s Silent Auction Fundraiser
Support St Edmunds Elementary School by bidding on some amazing items and experiences at the first St Edmund’s Silent Auction Fundraiser. All proceeds support St Edmund’s Elementary School.
Items include:
Tickets to an unforgettable Vancouver Canadians baseball game
Beautiful artwork by a renowned Mexican artist
Gift cards to Dairy Queen and Winners
Passes to an exhilarating climbing gym
Tickets to Capilano Suspension Bridge
Don't miss out on these incredible items and experiences while helping our school! Your participation will directly benefit our students and programs.
📅 Date: Bidding Ends June 13 📍
Bid now: https://www.32auctions.com/steds2024
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
Pilgrimage to the Medjugorje Youth Festival & Italy - The STA Alumni Association, in conjunction with STA Campus Ministry, is hosting a Pilgrimage to the Medjugorje Youth Festival and Italy from July 22nd - August 8th, 2024. All STA alumni & their families (18+) are invited to join.
Find more information at: https://www.aquinas.org/alumni
Religious Education
PREP 2024-2025
Information about the next series of classes will be posted in the bulletin nearer the time when they recommence.
Children's Choir Training
Every Saturday at 10 am
Altar Server Training
Every Saturday 11-11:30 am
Archdiocese Notices & Events
Worldwide Marriage Encounter (Spanish)
Financial Updates
Remember St. Edmund's in your Will
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 St. Edmund Parishioners
Our Parish Community is asked to pray for the Special Intentions of All Carmelite Priests
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