5th Sunday of Easter
Deacon Sunday
This Week In the Church
This Sunday we pray for more candidates to apply to the Permanent Diaconate Program
Who can become a Deacon?
Qualifications for becoming a Deacon
1 Timothy 3:8-13 says “Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not indulging in much wine, not greedy for money; they must hold fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons.
Let deacons be married only once, and let them manage their children and their households well; for those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”
Discernment is ongoing and involves the potential candidate, the spouse if married and that the community is actively involved both then (Acts 6:3) and now (Permanent Diaconate Advisory Committee recommending to the Archbishop).
It is important for the candidate’s spouse’s consent and that for married deacons their marriage remains their primary vocation.
The age requirements are between 30 and 60 years old to start the program
What does a Deacon do?
The Diaconate is a threefold ministry of Altar, Word, and Charity. Our permanent deacons minister in parishes or agencies (as prisons, hospitals, apostolates and pastoral care).
A new cohort is being assembled to which candidates can apply by contacting the diaconate office. Further information is available on the Archdiocesan website and the site noted above along with contacting the Parish Office.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - We give thanks to our Heavenly Father for the students who will be celebrating their First Holy Communion this Sunday at 2pm.
MARGARET DALE - We offer our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family and many friends of Margaret Dale who has gone home to our Heavenly Father. Margaret was a long-time member of our Faith Community. She was married here and was a member of the Legion of Mary, the North Shore Pro-Life Society and a Past President of the CWL. May she rest in the peace and comfort of the Lord.
Services for Margaret will be here at St. Edmund’s: PRAYERS – Monday, May 8th at 7pm and FUNERAL – Tuesday, May 9th at 10:30am, a reception follows in the Parish Hall.
Claudia Hovden – We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Claudia Hovden (née DeLucrezia) who has gone home to our Heavenly Father. May she rest in the peace and comfort of the Lord.
FUNERAL MASS is here at St. Edmund’s on WEDNESDAY, MAY 10TH @ 11AM
Important Updates
CONFIRMATION – Mark your calendar for May 28th at 2pm – our Confirmandi will take their next step on their Faith Journey when they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH – there is a Filipino Mass on May 14th @6pm
KNIGHTS’ FAMOUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Treat Mum on her special day! The Knights will be serving their delicious breakfast after the 8am & 9:30am Masses next Sunday the 14th.
St. Edmund’s Committees – Please scroll down to the St. Edmund’s School Section for an important notice.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST HOLY COMMUNICANTS
PLEASE KEEP THEM IN YOUR PRAYERS
John Henrik Arcilla Julianna Arcilla Eunice Anne Aronica Michaela Bajowa Michelle Bajowa Arthur Mulry Taday Bernal Stella Blazek Sebastian Bool Sophia Brola Azaleia Mei Cadacio Theo Clarke Julian Crudgington (Blessing) Charles De Bonnieres Emanjake Dela Cruz Kenjirou Dizon Riccassidy Dizon (Blessing) Amy Edgett Brian Danielle Falao-ed Victoria Fraser Laryn Deana Historillo Jacob Tristan Jovero Heston Albert Kemp | Chloe Li Jannel Lea Macabata Maria Madureira Noah Misola Dakota Page Paul Vien Pasahol Ilan Patel Raedler (Blessing) Gabriella Philpott Gian Rapisura Daphne Lei Riguer Olivia Robles (Blessing) Sophia Sayed Lucille Anne Simpao Isabella Soriano Ilagan Astrella Sumulong Daryienne Belle Tigas Victoria Tolentino Julianna Kyra Trinidad Natalia Vignone Tamarah Villanueva Emma Rose Wallace |
The month of May brings with it the invitation to honor Our Lady and one way you and your whole family can respond is by planting a Mary Garden
Reflections
Preparing a Place
The readings for the last few Sundays have been about the Resurrection, but today’s Gospel takes us back in time to an event in Jesus’ life before his Passion. Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to prepare a place for them in his Father’s house. He promises that where he is going, his disciples will be able to follow. Thomas, who will later doubt the disciples’ reports that they have seen the Risen Lord, contradicts Jesus by saying that the disciples don’t know where Jesus is going or how to get there. Jesus explains that he himself is the way, the truth, and the life. In knowing and loving Jesus, the disciples now love God the Father.
Philip then makes a request that challenges Jesus’ words. Philip wants Jesus to show the Father to the disciples. Recall that Jesus has just told his disciples, “If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” As a good teacher, Jesus responds to Philip by repeating and elaborating on what he has just told the disciples: they have seen and known Jesus, so they have seen and known the Father. Then Jesus offers another reassurance about his departure: because of faith in God and in Jesus, the disciples will do the work that Jesus has done and more.
The connection between Jesus and his Father, between Jesus’ work and the work of the Father, is made clear in today’s Gospel. Jesus is in the Father, and God the Father is in Jesus. As God spoke his name to Moses, “I am,” so too Jesus speaks his name to his disciples: “I am the way and the truth and the life.”
The revelation of the Trinity is completed in the passage that follows today’s reading, and it is the Gospel for next Sunday. Because Jesus goes away, the Father will send in Jesus’ name the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will continue the work of the Father and of Jesus.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 7
· Repose Erasmo Picones by Annaliza Apostol
· Repose deceased Larose family members by Antoine Larose
· Repose deceased Caraig family members by Rojo family
· Repose Margaret Dale by John & Elisa Bueno
Monday, May 8
· Spec. Intention St. Edmund’s Parishioners
· Repose Margaret Dale by Elizabeth Livingston
Tuesday, May 9
· Spec. Intention Daphne Vanderoost by Helene & Lorne Brooks
Wednesday, May 10
· Repose Rev. John Barry by Louzado family
Thursday, May 11
· Repose Candida Abejon by Christina Padilla
· Thanksgiving Mass by Christina Padilla
· Repose Claudia Hovden (née DeLucrezia) by Imelda Weafer
Friday, May 12
· Spec. Intention Ethan Geue by Barbara Stuart
· Repose Margaret Dale by Imelda Weafer
Saturday, May 13
· Repose Claudia Hovden (née DeLucrezia) by Maglieri, Yahav & Misceo families
· Repose Rev. John Barry by Vickie & family
· Repose Clara Alagoa by Marilyn Alagoa
If you need a Mass Intention, please contact the Parish Office
Events
Parish
Parish Groups
ST. Edmund's Christian Meditation Group
All Mondays at 7:00 PM
Participation in person:
please contact Luis Zunino - lzunino@gzarchitects.com or at 604-987-8304
Option to participate via ZOOM:
For an introductory conversation, please contact Luis Zunino - lzunino@gzarchitects.com or at 604-987-8304 – Afterwards, A ZOOM link will be provided
Catholic Women’s League meetings are now in person on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 7pm
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
All Spring Term lessons are now available to book at https://cjtenniscoaching.ca/booking-page-groups .
Registration for Summer camps and lessons will be available in April.
School
St. Edmund’s Committees: Parish Education Committee (PEC) Elections Notice is hereby given that elections to St. Edmund’s Parish Education Committee will take place on the weekend of May 27 & 28, 2023. For the coming year, we need to elect (two) members from St. Edmund’s Parish for St. Edmund’s School Education Committee. Eligible to nominate and to be nominated for election are all registered parishioners (Catholics living within our parish boundaries), over 21 years of age and Catholic non-parishioners who have been attending our parish upon written agreement of their proper canonical pastor. (Pastor Authorization Forms are available in the parish office). Eligible to vote are: Parishioners 19 years of age and a registered member of St. Edmund’s Parish Your name must appear on the Parish list. Members of registered families, whose name is not on the list, must contact the office, or register under their own name before the day of elections. Nomination forms must be received in the parish office no later than May 12th by 4:00 p.m.
Religious Education
PREP
Every Wednesday at 6-7pm in the school
Children's Choir Training
Every Saturday at 10 AM
Altar Servers’ Training
Every Saturday at 11 - 11:30am
Archdiocese Notices & Events
Marriage Anniversary Mass - On Sunday May 14, 2023, the Archdiocese of Vancouver will be honoring couples celebrating milestone marriage anniversaries in 5-year increments from 5-60 years, and every year beyond 60 years at the annual Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass.
You’re invited to register to celebrate your milestone marriage anniversary year with Mass at 1:30 pm at St. Francis Xavier Parish followed by a reception. Families and friends are welcome to witness and celebrate your milestone anniversary. Learn more and register at family.rcav.org/mam.
Project Advance 2023
The Project Advance Webpage is live, please visit projectadvance.ca
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Special Gifts
Bread and Wine
Remember a loved one with a special gift
Financial Updates
Remember St Edmund's in your Will
Prayer Requests and Advertisements
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