28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week in the Church
Knights of Columbus Famous Pancake Breakfast – THIS SUNDAY, OCT. 9TH after 8am & 9:30am Masses. Please join us in the parish hall for good food & good company.
There is no 7:30am Mass on Monday, October 10th – Thanksgiving Day
The Rosary will be prayed every day at 6pm in front of the Grotto for World Peace especially for Ukraine and Russia until the end of the summer. You are cordially invited to join in.
Important Updates
PARISH OFFICE is closed on October 10th – Thanksgiving Day
A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land including Cairo, Sinai, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Petra will happen between November 7th & November 20th Information is available from Brian Andrade (778-999-4599)
Helping Refugees
The Parish is in the process of welcoming a family of 5 to North Vancouver. If you would like to help, please join the Refugee Committee by contacting the Parish Office
Parking Lot Paving/Drainage Repair Update
With gratitude, we have raised $154,554 of the estimated $190,000 needed to complete these projects. Work will begin on the parking lot the first week of July.
Reflections
Where Our Salvation Is Found
Today we hear about how Jesus, continuing on his journey to Jerusalem, heals 10 lepers. This story is a lesson about faith and reminds us that faith is sometimes found in unlikely places. Ten people afflicted with leprosy cry out to Jesus. Struck with pity, Jesus heals all 10. However, only one is described as glorifying God and returning to thank Jesus. The one who returns is a Samaritan, a foreigner. In the Jewish circles in which Jesus lived, Samaritans were looked down upon because of the differences between the two communities in their observance of Judaism. It is significant, therefore, that Jesus commends the Samaritan for his faith, which has been his salvation. Throughout Luke's Gospel, faith is found in surprising places.
Another lesson for us in this Gospel has to do with salvation. All 10 of the lepers were given the gift of healing, but in his gratitude to God for this gift, the Samaritan found salvation. Our salvation is found in recognizing the gifts we have been given and knowing to whom we must offer our thanks.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, October 9
Repose Trinidad Cuenca Serafin & Felipa Ilacad by Florendo family
Repose deceased family members by Angelo & Adelina Cusano
Spec. Intention Mark Pinto by Mum
Repose Tony Diorio by Ness & Roger
Monday, October 10
Repose Estelita Pinto by daughter Jasmin
Tuesday, October 11
Spec. Intention St. Edmund Parishioners
Repose Estefania Pasang by Maria Lucas
Wednesday, October 12
Repose Ursula Perfecta C. Campos by family
Thursday, October 13
Repose Aida Maria Aguillardo by daughter Gerlie Christina
Friday, October 14
Repose Rev. John Barry by Louzado family
Repose Maria Garcia by Toni & Wilma Gaskell
Saturday, October 15
Repose Hetty Boen by Aida, Alice & Jeanette
Repose Lorraine Hoye Mills by Jane Richmond
If you need a Mass Intention, please contact the Parish Office
Events
Parish
Parish Groups
ST. Edmund's Christian Meditation Group
Date: 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
CWL
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
School
St. Edmund's Elementary School
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
STA Oktoberfest Night has changed to - Saturday, October 22nd.
Tickets are selling out quickly so register asap for a fun-filled evening with family and friends!!! Access office@aquinas.org for details, registration and message from our Principal, John Campbell and Alumni Chair Fernando Grossling. Look forward to seeing you!
STA Oktoberfest Night - Saturday, October 22nd - Please join us for a fun-filled evening.
Seating is limited. Tickets are $35 each & can be purchased on their website – all fields must be completed. Tickets will include:
a hot catered meal by Presto Catering
live entertainment by the band, The Oktoberfesters
prizes for best dressed couples in lederhosen and dirndls
50/50 raffle, prizes & more
photo booth
cash bar
Organize your friends now and get ready to purchase your tickets next week!
Tickets can be purchased online, here is the link, copy and paste into your browser: https://www.aquinas.org/news-events/oktoberfest
This event is open to all the STA Community who are 19 year of age and older.
Full Time Bus Driver/Custodian Needed - STA is accepting applications for a Full-Time Bus Driver/Custodian position. The position will include casual bus driving responsibilities supplemented with custodial duties to fulfill a full-time position. This position includes benefits and pension. Contact the school more information.
Religious Education
PREP
Every Wednesday, September 21st – 6-7pm
PREP Classes for 2022-23
We are happy to announce that starting September 21st, our PREP in-person classes will commence, every Wednesday evening from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the school and gym. The goal of PREP is to assist parents in the religious education of children attending public school (K to 7) to prepare them to receive the Sacraments (Reconciliation and the Eucharist in grade 2, and Confirmation in grade 7).To register, please email prepatsteds@shaw.ca, or contact the Parish office.
PREP Teachers/Volunteers Needed:
The PREP Program is made possible by the dedicated parents and parishioners who volunteer their time, talents and love for both their faith and children. If you would like to volunteer, we would be very grateful for your generosity. No experience is necessary. Please contact the Parish office or Father Steny.
Children's Choir Training
Every Saturday at 10 AM
Altar Servers’ Training
Every Saturday 11 - 11:30am
Archdiocese Events
A Letter from the Archbishop (Proclaim Conference)
Dear Friend in Christ,
As Proclaim launches an exciting new year awakening disciples to share the Good News of Jesus, I invite you to attend the Upper Room Conference on October 21 & 22, 2022.
Over the past few weeks, our Speaker Spotlight featured three of our keynote speakers whom we’re very pleased to have joining us: Marcel LeJeune, Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, OCD, and Dan DeMatte.
Along with these keynotes, I will also be sharing my thoughts on missionary opportunities here in our Archdiocese.
During the past three years, we have witnessed the positive influence that Proclaim and the Upper Room Conference have had on our missionary initiatives. Even amid the challenges of the pandemic, the good Lord has powerfully accompanied the evangelization efforts of individuals and parish communities.
This year we’re looking forward to a full return to an in-person Conference at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, in Downtown Vancouver. Registration closes this Friday, October 7 so make sure to register today to guarantee your spot!
With my prayerful best wishes that you will attend the Upper Room Conference on October 21 & 22, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+ J. Michael Miller, CSB
Archbishop of Vancouver
Little Flower Academy
Is hosting their Annual OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, October 12th at 6:00pm and is accepting applications from prospective Grade Eight candidates for the 2023-2024 school year. All students wishing to apply must sit the ENTRANCE EXAM on Saturday, December 3, 2022. For more information and online application, please visit their website (www.lfabc.org) or contact Kathi Wilson, Registrar at wilsonk@lfabc.org or 604-738-9016 ext. 114.
God's Glory is coming from the West!
61st Annual Charity Appeal
Ukrainian Families in Need
We are looking for temporary accommodation for a Ukrainian family of 3, mother, daughter (17 years and speaks English) and son (7). If you can help, please contact Gloria Lowe at glorialowe@telus.net.
We are also looking for a long-term rent accommodation for a Ukrainian family of 4 (mother, father, and 2 kids, 10yrs and 12 years). They have just arrived in Canada and are looking for a place to rent. The father has already got a job, the mother has a work permit, and the kids also have their study permits. If you can help, please contact Chris Charles at chris.chunga@gmail.com.
Moms & Tots Group
Synod
Pope Francis has decided the next world Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, which will take place in October 2022, will have the theme: "For a synodal church: Communion, participation and mission." With that in mind, there will be information cards available at the Church entrance with Topics of Conversation suggested on the reverse side and encouraging us to check for updates on the Archdiocese site www.rcav.org/synod
Project Advance 2022
The Project Advance Webpage is live, please visit projectadvance.ca
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Special Gifts
Flowers
Altar Candles & Sanctuary Lamp
Remember a loved one with a special gift
Financial Updates
Parking Lot Paving/Drainage Repair Update
Remember St Edmund's in your Will
Prayer Requests and Advertisements
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