Our Lord Jesus Christ
King of the Universe
Important Updates
Online Giving
Make a weekly, or one-time donation to the St. Edmund's Parish collection.
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.
CHRISTMAS TREE SET-UP & DECORATION
We are excited to announce that the Christmas trees have arrived! A heartfelt thank you to the badminton team for helping us transport them. We kindly ask for your assistance in two key activities:
Setting up the trees – Saturday, December 7th starting at 10:00 am
Decorating the trees – Sunday, December 8th after the 11:00 am Mass
Your help will be greatly appreciated in making this event a success. A special thank you goes to all the generous sponsors who have made this possible by sponsoring the trees. We look forward to working together to bring the holiday spirit to life!
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 SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 15 TO JANUARY 2
CHRISTMAS PARTY VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for Volunteers to help decorate the gym for the Christmas Party
DATE: Friday, December 13
TIME: 4:30 pm to 9 pm
Please contact Marie Dayton 604 990 4542, email madayton123@gmail.com or the Parish Office 604 988 3211.
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
JESUS IS INDEED KING AND SAVIOR OF ALL
This Sunday is the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year. On this Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King. Each year we set aside this Sunday to reflect upon this title that we have given to Jesus. In Lectionary Cycle C, we read a portion of the passion from the Gospel of John, which is also part of the Gospel reading proclaimed each year on Good Friday.
In John’s Gospel, Pilate is shown in a more favorable light than in the other Gospels. In today’s reading, we hear one of two dialogues between Jesus and Pilate that are reported in John’s Gospel. Pilate questions Jesus about the charges brought against him. Caiaphas and the high priests have charged Jesus with a political crime, one that would require a punishment of death. Pilate distances himself from the Jewish leaders who accuse Jesus; he is not a Jew, and he seems to want little to do with this Jewish affair.
In his responses to Pilate’s questions, Jesus distinguishes his kingdom from the political powers of this world. King and kingdom may be appropriate terms for Jesus’ mission and promise, but only by analogy. Jesus is king, but not the kind of king we imagine or expect. He was certainly not the kind of king Pilate feared he might be.
Jesus refers to a kingdom that does not belong to this world. This has been mentioned earlier in John’s Gospel. Recall that in his prayer during the Last Supper discourse (see John 17:6-18), Jesus prayed for his disciples who are in the world but do not belong to the world. Yet like Jesus, they are sent into the world for the world’s salvation. In today’s reading, we see Jesus identify the final proof that his kingdom is not of this world: If his kingdom were of this world, then there would be people fighting to save him. Again, we hear echoes of John’s theme—salvation is worked out through a cosmic battle. It is helpful to return to the first chapter of John’s Gospel to understand the context for Jesus’ words to Pilate. Jesus came into the world, but the world did not know him. In John’s language, the world prefers the darkness, and yet the light will not be overcome by the darkness.
Truth has been another important theme in John’s Gospel. We see it emphasized in the conclusion of the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate. Those who know the truth will recognize Jesus as king and will know how to interpret this insight. Yet Jesus’ kingship was hidden from many of his contemporaries. Only those chosen, those who have the eyes of faith, are able to see. As modern disciples of Jesus, we also struggle at times to recognize Jesus as king. Today’s Gospel invites us to see with eyes of faith that we might recognize that Jesus, through his crucifixion and death, is indeed king and Savior of all.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, November 24
Spec. Intention Bev Watson from Coffee Friends
Spec. Intention of Good Health for Christina Gallagher by Janet Ficocelli
Repose Carmelo Lammoglia by Elisa & John Bueno
Repose Ann Marie Steigewald by Chase Conell
Monday, November 25
Spec. Intention St. Edmund Parishioners
Spec. Intention Rosalyn Manelang by Carl Dimasangal
Spec. Intention Dylan Tang & Andy Xie by Liz Wong
Spec. Intention of Good Health for Christina Gallagher by Janet Ficocelli
Tuesday, November 26
Repose All Souls of Deabreu & Mendes Families by Ana Louzado
Repose John Connor by Sr, Catherine Burke, SEJ
Wednesday, November 27
Spec. Intention Bernadette Jahn by Barbara Stuart
Repose Gisele Murray by Lorne & Helene Brooks
Thursday, November 28
Repose Giuseppe (Joe) Rucci by family
Spec. Intention Liz Wong by Zofia Bronowska
Friday, November 29
Repose All Souls in Purgatory by Ana Louzado
Repose Andrew Bruce by Anon.
Saturday, November 30
Spec. Intention Josepha Maku & family by Anon.
Repose Rosa Fantillo by Lorne & Helene Brooks
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
Date Night - Kindle the Joy
Thursday, Dec 5| 6:30 pm-9:00 pm, St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Coquitlam
Join us for our 6th annual Date Night, kindly hosted by Saint Clare of Assisi Parish in Coquitlam. This is open to all married couples and is also a great opportunity for mentor and mentee couples to join us for a joy-filled dinner of celebration and encouragement. It's a time set aside to:
Have intentional marriage-strengthening conversations
Learn and laugh with other couples with the same values
Hit pause and make space for your relationship, allowing the grace of God to shed wisdom and light to see each other in a new way
Click here to register. The fee is $40 per couple
MAIL DISRUPTION: The B.C. Catholic Print Edition
Stay informed and inspired with The B.C. Catholic digital edition, now available for free at digital.bccatholic.ca. Due to a mail service disruption, our print edition is temporarily paused. We will resume printing as soon as the postal service returns to normal.
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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