33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Important Updates
The Church devotes the month of November to pray for the deceased members of our family and friends. The Book of Life and Mass Envelopes are available in front of Mother Mary’s Altar
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.
2024-25 SUNDAY MISSALS are available from the Parish Office at $5.00 each. There is a limited supply
CWL 100TH ANNIVERSARY - Please join St. Edmunds CWL at a special Mass, on November 30th @ 11:00 a.m. in celebration of their 100th year anniversary of their induction into the Archdiocese. There will be a reception of a light lunch & cupcakes held after in the church's basement.
SPECIAL DECEMBER 8TH EVENT – The Knights will provide their delicious breakfast after the 8 & 9:30 am Masses & the CWL will host the Craft & Bake Sale throughout the morning (see the following poster). Not only that – North Shore Pro Life Christmas Cards will be available at $10.00 per pack/ 3pkgs for $25. What a great way to get the Christmas Season underway!
ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES:
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4TH @ 9:30 AM – St. Edmund’s School
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11TH – 7-8:30 PM – St. Pius
THURSDAY, DEC. 12TH – 7-8:30 PM – St. Edmund’s
FRIDAY, DEC. 13TH – 9am – Noon – STA
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18TH – 10-30 am – 12:30 pm – St. Stephen’s
THURSDAY, DEC. 19TH – 7-8:30 am – Christ the Redeemer
MASS TIMES DURING PRIEST STUDY DAYS
TUESDAY, NOV. 12th WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13th & FRIDAY, NOV. 15th @ 9AM
THURSDAY, NOV. 14th @ 7:30AM
ST. EDMUND'S CHRISTMAS DINNER & CHRISTMAS TREE DISPLAYS is on Saturday, December 14 @ 6 pm. Tickets are available after all Masses starting next weekend.
Prices are Adults - $40
Children aged 6 to 12 - $20.
Children under 5 are admitted free. Reserved seating is being offered.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP meets in person on the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm. This month is on Nov 21st.
THE FILIPINO MASS is on the 1st Sunday of the month at 6 pm.
Special Notes
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
GOD’S NEVER-ENDING LOVE FOR US
This Sunday is the second to last Sunday of our liturgical year. As we approach the end of the Church year, our Gospel invites us to consider Jesus’ predictions and teaching about the end of the world. In the context of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus’ words about this are spoken to his disciples as he prepares them for his passion and death.
Before we consider Jesus’ words, it is important to note the political backdrop against which many think Mark’s Gospel was written. Most scholars concur that Mark wrote his Gospel for Christians living in or near Rome about 30 to 40 years after the death of Jesus. This was a time of political turmoil in Rome. Some Christians experienced persecution by the Romans during the reign of the emperor Nero (about 64 A.D.). Jewish revolutionaries rebelled against the Romans, which led the Romans to destroy the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. In this time of political turmoil and persecution, many in Mark’s community might have wondered if the end times predicted by Jesus were in fact quite near.
Last Sunday we heard Jesus’ observation about the contributions being made to the temple treasury and the example of sacrificial giving that he saw in the poor widow’s offering. If we had been reading Mark’s Gospel continuously, we would have heard Jesus predict the destruction of the Temple, his teaching about the costs of discipleship, and the woes that will accompany the end times. Finally, we would have heard Jesus instruct his disciples about the need for watchfulness so that they will not be caught unprepared for this final day of judgment.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus continues this teaching by offering his disciples signs to look for that will indicate that the coming of the Son of Man is near. His words and images draw upon Old Testament imagery, especially images found in the Book of Daniel. Next, Jesus offers the lesson of the fig tree, a parable that teaches that if one knows how to read the signs, one can be prepared for the end times. Jesus also teaches, however, that no one knows when the end time will come, except the Father. In the verses that follow this reading in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus continues to warn his disciples to be on watch for this end time.
Jesus’ words are not spoken to frighten his disciples, nor should they frighten us. Rather, they are offered to prepare us for the changes we will experience during our lifetimes and at the end times. Our consolation and hope is found in the lasting nature of Jesus’ words and God’s never-ending love for us.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, November 17
Repose Bill Herman by Ann Herman
Repose Domenico & Rosa Cusano by daughter-in-law Rosa
Spec. Intention for Good Health – Ken Yee by sister Janet
Repose Kay Morrison by Elisa & John Bueno
Repose Virgilio Tumaneng by family
Monday, November 18
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Repose Curtis Dayton by wife Marie
Tuesday, November 19
Spec. Intention Dylan Teng & Andy Xie by Liz Wong
Spec. Intention Paulette Demers by Perter & Fernande Husar
Spec. Intention Bev Watson by Anne Mould
Spec. Intention Bev Watson by Zofia Bronowska
Wednesday, November 20
Repose Matt Huet by Liz Wong
Repose Edgardo Peabelico by Gaskell family
Thursday, November 21
Repose Eamon Burke by Sr. Catherine Burke, SEJ
Spec. Intention Nora Jimenez by STA Staff & Students
Spec. Intention for good health-Christina Gallagher by Janet Ficocelli
Friday, November 22
Repose Sister Antonette Fernandes by Ana Louzado
Repose Fred Winstanley by Sue Farrell
Spec. Intention Liz Wong by Zofia Bronowska
Spec. Intention for good health-Christina Gallagher by Janet Ficocelli
Saturday, November 23
Spec. Intention Terry Lehouiller by Marie Dayton
Spec. Intention for good health-Christina Gallagher by Janet Ficocelli
Repose John Cusanelli by Giovanna Cusanelli
Parish Events
CWL 2nd Thursday of each month @ 7 PM
CWL 100TH ANNIVERSARY November 30th @ 11:00
CWL Bake & Craft Sale Dec 08 after all Masses
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
A SWEET DEAL - Stock up on beautiful Christmas gift boxes, classic Purdy’s Favourites, Himalayan Pink Salt Caramels, Sweet Georgia Browns and so much more. All profits will go directly to St Edmunds Elementary Fine Arts Department and to will benefit YOUR child directly. So, satisfy those cravings and get all your Christmas gift-shopping done while supporting a great cause. 😊💜 The deadline to order is end of day December 1st.
What you need:
Campaign number: 22052
Campaign link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1970486-120748
Once orders close, you can collect your delicious treats on December 10 at the St Edmunds Gym - Mahon Street entrance. 📦 Share the love with friends and family who might be interested – it means the world to us! 🌍💖
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
The STA Annual Poinsettia Sale is here!
Once again, the STA Parent Association is proudly selling beautiful Christmas poinsettias, wreaths and seasonal arrangements. The funds raised will be used to improve and enhance STA student extra-curricular activities.
Please visit and place your order today.
The order deadline is November 19, 2024, and pick-ups will take place on December 4 and December 5.
We thank you in advance for your support.
Religious Education
PREP 2024-2025
PREP REGISTRATION IS OPEN until September 15th. Please complete the registration form and hand it into the Parish Office or leave it in the mailbox to the left of the office entry gate. There are copies at the entrance.
PREP classes are in St. Edmund’s School and begin on September 11, 2024. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. 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
DIVINE MERCY IS COMING TO VANCOUVER!
All are invited to attend the third North American Congress on Mercy, to be held November 15-17 at Good Shepherd Church in Surrey. The Congress brings together world-renowned speakers on the theme, "Divine Mercy and Mary: Our Hope," including Archbishop J. Michael Miller, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your knowledge of and devotion to the Divine Mercy, which Jesus told St. Faustina was "the last hope of salvation" for our world. Great preparation, too, for the upcoming Jubilee Year of Hope! Registration required. Please visit MercyCongress.org to register and for more information.
WEEKEND GETAWAY MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
Friday, Nov 15 to Sunday, Nov 17 - Fairmont Chateau Whistler
We are excited to partner with Family Life Canada to offer weekend getaways to married couples in our Archdiocese! The Weekend Getaway is a marriage conference uniquely designed to enrich your relationship. For most couples, it's a chance to reconnect, re-establish the foundation, and rekindle romance. For others, it's a fresh start. For some, it will be the weekend that saves a marriage. Wherever you're at in your relationship, this retreat is a weekend to remember. Click here to register or learn more.
HIS WAY AT WORK
His Way at Work is an Association reaching out to Catholic business owners to take their business to the next level both professionally and spiritually.
This is a free membership starting with a Consecration Mass - then the door is open to receive sound Catholic formation, high quality video courses, coaching, and an interactive platform to connect with other members. A monthly chapter meeting will follow to share experiences and gather for prayer. Further information can be found here: https://hwaw.com.
This initiative has been endorsed by Archbishop Michael Miller and the Consecration Mass will be held at St. Clare Parish in Coquitlam on Saturday, November 23 at 9:00 am. Register at: hwaw.ticketbud.com
For information please contact: Ethelyn David (604) 889-3842 / mediatrixconferences@gmail.com
or Marco Penado ((604) 728-7467 / marco.penado@talentumhr.ca
LITTLE FLOWER ACADEMY
Accepting applications from prospective Grade Eight candidates for the 2025-2026 school year. All students wishing to apply must sit the ENTRANCE EXAM on Saturday, December 7, 2024. For more information and online application, please visit our website (www.lfabc.org) or contact Kathi Wilson, Registrar at wilsonk@lfabc.org or 604-738-9016 ext. 114.
GOOD NEWS!!!
We have reached our parish goal so now all pledges made will come back to the parish.
You have the option to collect the pledge forms from our parish office or receive a scanned version via email.
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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