29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Important Updates
The Church devotes the month of November to pray for the deceased members of our family and friends. You are invited to offer Mass for these loved ones throughout the year, but most particularly during the month of November. Book of Life and Envelopes for this purpose have been placed in front of Mother Mary’s Altar. In the book of life you can write the name of the loved ones that you wish to have remembered.
FOOD DRIVE – we are collecting food items for needy families. You can drop off your bags at the back of the church next weekend (October 26/27th) or at the parish office during office hours.
CWL COFFEE SUNDAY & BAKE SALE is after all Masses on Sunday, October 27th. Baking donations will be gratefully received before the Masses. Please allow the CWL to price your baked goods
FILIPINO MASS will be first Sunday of the Month at 6 PM
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
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
SATURDAY, DEC. 14th WILL BE OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER AND CHRISTMAS TREE DISPLAYS Watch the bulletin for more details to follow
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP meets in person on the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm.
We invite all the children to dress up like “Little Saints” and come for the 11am Mass on November 3rd. A small treat will be distributed to the children. There are so many choices, below are some ideas:
St. George– Dragon slaying saint. If you want to wear armor, but not wings or a crown, this is a good choice.
St. Michael– Archangel. Wear armour, carry a sword, some wings and sandals would be needed.
St. Gabriel– Archangel. Carry a horn.
St. Raphael– Archangel. Carry a fish.
Saint Teresa of Avila– Carmelite order, brown robes. Doctor of the church, so carry a book and a feather.
Saint Scholastica– Carry a crucifix.
Saint Faustina– Carry a picture of the Divine Mercy image
Saint Katherine Drexel– Wear a big crucifix necklace.
Saint Margaret Mary– Carry a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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.
This summer, we plan to repair the deck and the staircase leading to the Church and Rectory. Your donations big or small would be appreciated. Envelopes are available at the entrance of the church. Thank you for your generosity.
Reflections
On Whose Example Do We Model Our Leadership?
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we continue to read from the section of Mark’s Gospel that reports Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. Last Sunday we heard Jesus lament the particular challenges those with many possessions face in order to enter the Kingdom of God. Jesus then predicts his passion to the Twelve, who are amazed and afraid. In this part of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus’ words to his closest disciples seem to be intended to prepare them for the events that will occur in Jerusalem.
In today’s Gospel, James and John ask to be given seats of honor when Jesus enters into his glory. Once again, the disciples seem to be selective in what they hear Jesus say. They want to share Jesus’ glory, but do not appear to understand that his glory will be preceded by his suffering. Jesus notes their lack of understanding and predicts the suffering they will endure for the sake of the Gospel. Jesus says that the honor they seek is not his to give. When the other ten hear what James and John have asked, Mark reports that they are indignant. Jesus takes the opportunity to teach them.
Jesus explains the importance of service and sacrifice in the life of a disciple. In particular, he seems to be preparing the Twelve for their leadership roles in the emerging Christian community. Echoing the Gospel we heard several weeks ago (on the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mark 9:33-37), Jesus acknowledges that his teaching is countercultural. In today’s Gospel, Jesus contrasts the dynamics within the community of disciples with those shown by the rulers of the Gentiles.
Following Jesus’ example of sacrificial love continues to be countercultural in our day as well. We might take this opportunity to consider our models of authority and examine our own exercise of authority. On whose example do we model our leadership?
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, October 20
Repose Bill Herman by Ann Herman
Repose Kay Morrison by Bev Watson
Repose Antonia Garces Teves by Gaskell family
Monday, October 21
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Repose Maria Luisa Mercado Chibber by Julian & Julie Mercado
Spec. Intention Thanksgiving Marnie Geleco by Erna Mills
Tuesday, October 22
Spec. Intention Barbara Stuart
Thursday, October 24
Repose Kay Morrison by Barbara Stuart
Friday, October 25
Repose Johann Wiesinger by Paula Vendargon & family
Saturday, October 26
Spec. Intention Emmylou L. Ocmeja by Legion of Mary
Repose John Cusanelli by Giovanna Cusanelli
Repose Maria Concetta Alberici by Ness & Roger
Parish Events
CWL
2nd Thursday of each month @ 7 PM
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
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
STA's 35th Annual Christmas Craft Fair & Market is on Sunday, November 3rd from 10am to 4pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to support local crafters/artisans and small business owners. There are over 120 vendors this year! It's a well-attended event and there's sure to be something that interests people of all ages, plus -- it's a great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping early!
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
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Rekindle the romance, remind yourselves why you fell in love, and learn how to make a good marriage even better! WWME is offering a weekend marriage retreat this fall. Oct. 25-27, 2024. For more info and to register visit: https://beholdvancouver.org/events/couple-retreat-by-worldwide-marriage-encounter
Early bird special before Sept. 9.
Registration closes Oct. 14, 2023
Momentum
Catholic Single Mothers will be hosting a Vancouver gathering on Saturday October 26th, 2024 from 12:30-3:00pm at All Saints Parish, Coquitlam (821 Fairfax St, Coquitlam, BC, V3J 5K7). Lunch and childcare will be provided. If you are a single mother, please come gather with us for faith sharing and fellowship. For more information and to register, please go to momentummothers.org/events.
Please register using this link: https://forms.gle/CMr9jBrxhTKCEMMK9
Gratefully,
Gloria Tam
phone: 604-446-2730
Misa en Español
Please join us at Holy Trinity Parish, 2725 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, for our 1st Mass in SPANISH on Oct. 27th and on the 4TH SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH at 5:30pm - followed by a reception in the church hall.
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.
VOCATION LIVE-IN
There will be a Vocation Live-In on the weekend of November 2-3 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
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
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