24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Important Updates
THE FILIPINO MASS – The next Mass will be announced.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP will meet 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
THE WAY OF THE CROSS
Today’s reading is the turning point in Mark’s Gospel. In the presentation of the life and ministry of Jesus found in the Gospel of Mark, the deeds of Jesus have shown Jesus to be the Son of God. Yet many, including Jesus’ disciples, have not yet realized his identity. In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks the disciples for a field report by asking what others say about him. He then turns the question directly to the disciples and asks what they believe. Peter speaks for all of them when he announces that they believe Jesus to be the Christ.
The word Christ is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word for Messiah, which means “the anointed one.” At the time of Jesus, the image of the Messiah was laden with popular expectations, most of which looked for a political leader who would free the Jewish people from Roman occupation. Jesus does not appear to have used this term for himself. As we see in today’s reading, Jesus refers to himself instead as the Son of Man, a term derived from the Jewish Scriptures, found in the Book of Daniel and in other apocryphal writings. Many scholars suggest that the phrase Son of Man is best understood to mean “human being.”
Now that the disciples have acknowledged Jesus as the Christ, Jesus confides in them the outcome of his ministry: he will be rejected, must suffer and die, and will rise after three days. Peter rejects this prediction, and Jesus rebukes him severely. The image of Christ that Jesus is giving is not the image of the Messiah that Peter was expecting. Jesus then teaches the crowd and the disciples about the path of discipleship: To be Chris’s disciple is to follow in the way of the cross.
We can easily miss the fear that Jesus’ words must have evoked in his disciples. Death by crucifixion was all too familiar as a method of execution in Roman-occupied territories. It was also an omnipresent danger to the Christian community for whom Mark wrote. The path that Jesus was inviting his disciples to share meant tremendous suffering and death. This is the kind of radical commitment and sacrifice that Jesus calls us to adopt for the sake of the Gospel.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, September 15
Thanksgiving Mass by Grace Koo
Spec. Intention Kathleen Sam by Pat & Roger LaBreche
Repose Lydia Ticzon & Germina Unson by Elisa & John Bueno
Repose Joseph Elias Beyrouti by Beyrouti by Bishop Francois Beyrouti & family
Repose Belen Floren Arcega by Elisa & John Bueno
Monday, September 16
Spec. Intention St. Edmund Parishioners
Spec. Intention Romeo Ignacio by Cloma family
Tuesday, September 17
Spec. Intention Sean Harriott by Barbara Stuart
Wednesday, September 18
Repose Nicolaus Cardozo by Ana Louzado
Repose Josephine Lorezca by St. Edmund’s Staff & Students
Thursday, September 19
Repose Joel Good by Barbara Stuart
Repose Thomas & Ana Deabreu by Louzado family
Friday, September 20
Repose Jennifer Bantugon by Vilma Pilar
Saturday, September 21
Spec. Intention Deacon David Lauzon by Carmelite Community of St. Mary of Jesus
Repose Vincent & Julia & Oliver Dimapilis by Florinda Dimapilis
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
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
Hi STA Community,
We hope you'll join us for our Homecoming 2024 event on September 19, open to all STA'ers past and present. Come out to re-connect with STA staff, current parents and fellow alumni.
What Can You Expect?
We kick-off the event by cheering on the Senior Girls Volleyball game in the STA Gym at 4:00pm. Food trucks will be available at 4:45 pm in the STA Parking Lot to purchase a meal for the evening.
Throughout the night, you'll enjoy...
Music - Great vibes by STA Alumnus David Coles '95, aka DJKyprios
Dunk tank - Got a good throwing arm? Try your luck at knocking off one of our teachers, Student Council members and Alumni into some cold water
Dessert Competition - are you a secret Betty Crocker or Cake Boss champion? Bring your favourite homemade dessert to the Parent Association tent, label it and watch the Alumni judges devour your baking. The top three winners will be announced at the event, receive Amazon gift cards, an official ribbon and bragging rights. This is open to all guests.
Candy jar guess - Good with numbers? Try your luck at guessing how many candies in the jar.
Face painting - Show your colourful side and enjoy a free face painting or stencil
Alumni Volleyball Challenge - Think you can beat our staff/students in a volleyball game? All Alumni are encouraged to participate.
Please register by Friday, September 13 for catering purposes only by clicking here. We look forward to seeing you there!
STA Administration and Staff
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
Charity Thrift Sale
Saturday, 21 Sept 10 am to 2 pm hosted by St Anthony’s CWL, 2347 Inglewood (parish hall), West Vancouver.
Come shop for wonderful bargains: clothing, jewellery, household goods and decor, linens, toys, books etc. Please invite family and friends!
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.
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
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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