27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Important Updates
FILIPINO MASS will be this Sunday, October 6th at 6 pm
LIFE CHAIN - Sunday, October 6, 2-3 pm: This event involves people giving witness by praying quietly, holding a provided Pro-Life sign or Canadian flag, on the four corners of Lonsdale Avenue and 25th Street (the exit and on-ramps to the highway). In each of the past two years, the North Shore event involved close to 100 people (and thousands in over 320 communities across Canada) and we are planning for an even larger crowd this Fall. Please join us to witness for the unborn. There will be parking available from 1:30 pm in the playing field behind Holy Trinity Church off 27th Street and a free fellowship reception afterward in the Holy Trinity Church Hall
Knights of Columbus famous pancake breakfast is next Sunday, October 13th after 8 am & 9:30 am Masses
OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES to the family & friends of Marialibera Pontillo. May she rest in peace in the comfort of the Lord. Services will be here, Funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 9th @11am.
MASS TIMES DURING PRIEST STUDY DAYS
TUESDAY, NOV. 12th WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13th & FRIDAY, NOV. 15th @ 9AM
THURSDAY, NOV. 14th @ 7:30AM
PREP - Our Parish Religious Education Program needs Teacher Assistants; if you are able to help on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 pm please get in touch with the parish office.
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.
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
TRUST AND DEPENDENCE UPON GOD
Today we continue to read from the Gospel according to Mark. For the past three Sundays, we have been hearing Mark’s reports of conversations between Jesus and his disciples. Recall that in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus uses these private moments to teach his disciples in greater detail about the Kingdom of God. Beginning with today’s Gospel, Jesus returns to Judea, Jewish territory, and resumes his public ministry. The first verse of chapter 10 of Mark’s Gospel tells us that crowds gathered around Jesus, and he taught them, as was his custom. Immediately, the Pharisees approach Jesus to test him.
The Pharisees question Jesus about the lawfulness of divorce. Under specific conditions, divorce was an accepted practice among the Jewish people during the time of Jesus. It was regulated by the Law of Moses, as found in Deuteronomy 24:1-5. This law only permits that a husband may divorce his wife if he finds her to be indecent. This is the justification that the Pharisees reference when Jesus inquires about the commandment of Moses. In reply, Jesus quotes from the Book of Genesis and counters that God’s original intention was that men and women would become one flesh in marriage. Jesus describes the teaching of Moses as a concession made to God's original intention because of human stubbornness.
In private, Jesus’ disciples question him further about this teaching on divorce. It is to his disciples that Jesus lays out the implications of his teaching by explaining that remarriage after divorce is adultery. Jesus’ teaching was more restrictive than the teaching of the Pharisees, which permitted remarriage. Jesus further distinguished his teaching from the cultural norms of his time by applying his words equally to men and women. Jewish culture permitted only that a husband may divorce his wife. Wives were not permitted to divorce their husband for any reason, including adultery.
At first glance, the final part of today’s Gospel seems unconnected to the previous teaching about divorce. When read together, however, these passages present a strong picture of Jesus’ emphasis on the importance of family. God intended for women and men to be joined together in marriage. Among the purposes of marriage is the raising of children. By welcoming children and fostering their relationship with God, parents and families bear witness to the Kingdom of God.
At the end of today’s Gospel, the people were bringing their children to Jesus, and again Jesus’ disciples show that they just don’t get it. Recall that in the Gospel for each of the past two Sundays, Jesus has taught his disciples the value and importance of these “little ones” in the Kingdom of God. Yet in today’s Gospel, the disciples try to prevent people from bringing their children to Jesus. Jesus reprimands his disciples and welcomes these children. Again, Jesus offers these children as an example of the kind of complete trust and dependence upon God that ought to be the attitude of all believers.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, October 6
Repose Cristina Vignone by son Angelo & family
Repose Raffaele Cusano by wife Rosa
Repose Rafael S. Campos by Cari Mendoza
Repose Angela Olaso by Elisa & John Bueno
Monday, October 7
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Repose Kay Morrison by Imelda Weafer
Tuesday, October 8
Repose Kay Morrison by Elizabeth Livingston
Repose Valentine Gazzola by STA Staff & Students
Wednesday, October 9
Spec. Intention Patrick Contin by STA Staff & Students
Spec. Intention Mark Tyler Pinto by Mom (Jasmin Pinto)
Thursday, October 10
Repose Estelita Pinto by daughter Jasmin
Repose Belen Floren Arcega by Armi & John Grano
Friday, October 11
Repose Carol & Harold Palleson
Saturday, October 12
Repose Ursula Perfecta C. Campos by Cari Mendoza
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.
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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
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
LIFE CHAIN - Sunday, October 6, 2-3 pm: This event involves people giving witness by praying quietly, holding a provided Pro-Life sign or Canadian flag, on the four corners of Lonsdale Avenue and 25th Street (the exit and on-ramps to the highway). In each of the past two years, the North Shore event involved close to 100 people (and thousands in over 320 communities across Canada) and we are planning for an even larger crowd this Fall. Please join us to witness for the unborn. There will be parking available from 1:30 pm in the playing field behind Holy Trinity Church off 27th Street and a free fellowship reception afterward in the Holy Trinity Church Hall
LITTLE FLOWER ACADEMY is hosting our Annual OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, October 16th at 6:00 pm and is 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.
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
EQUIPPING PARISHES TO BRIDGE FAITH AND MENTAL HEALTH
SATURDAY, OCT. 12TH @ 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
St. Matthew’s Parish Centre
16079 88th Avenue, Surrey
We invite and encourage professionals, ministry leaders and anyone passionate about building bridges between faith and mental issues. Together, we will dive deeper into this topic and invite you to consider how you could be part of moving the needle forward.
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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