Aug 23, 2025 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- Aug 22
- 6 min read
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Important Updates
Online Giving
Make a weekly, or one-time donation to the St. Edmund's Parish collection.
Mass Times
Weekend - Saturday at 4:30 pm (Anticipated Mass); Sundays at 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am
Weekday - Monday to Friday at 7:30 am and 9 am; Saturdays at 9 am
Confessions - Tuesday to Friday after 9 am Mass; Saturdays from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm
Morning Prayer - Monday to Saturday 8:40 am
Adoration chapel - 10am to 12pm (noon).
Office Hours (Summer)
For August – Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
Hours: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Updates
Parish News
PREP REGISTRATION IS OPEN. 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. You can get the registration form from the parish office.
PREP classes are in St. Edmund’s School and begin on September 10, 2025. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Any questions can be sent to prepatsteds@shaw.ca
Our Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jeannette Boos who has gone home to our Heavenly Father. Funeral Mass is Saturday, Sept. 6th @ 11am.
The Filipino Mass is on the first Sunday of the month at 6pm.
Christian Meditation Group meets in person on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm.
Thank you note from Fr. Steny
Dear Parent Volunteers, Sponsors, and Donors,
On behalf of our Children and parish community, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who contributed to making the Altar Servers’ and Children’s Choir Picnic such a memorable and joy-filled day.
Thanks to your generous donations, sponsorships, and volunteer support, the children had a truly wonderful time enjoying the large water park and spending time together at Carmel Hill. It was a day full of laughter, friendship, and gratitude—a well-deserved celebration for their dedication and service throughout the year.
We are especially grateful to all the parents who gave their time and energy to help organize, supervise, and ensure the safety and enjoyment of every child. Your presence made a big difference. Special thanks to Jasmin Cardenas, Annette, Joan, Lydia, Anna Parsa Alma, Bernadeth, Giorgiana, Gian, Marco, Robert, Anna Pamintoan, Tashya Maricel, Rowel, Larry, Grace, Fr. Jeevan, Fr. Cannio and Ernie. To our sponsors, Laura & Marty Dohm, Zofia, Peter & Fernande, Margaret, Frank& Leaanne, Bogdan & Lonela, Elizabeth Wong, Nadia, Jerny, Anthony Beyeouti and those who contributed food and supplies—thank you for your generosity and kindness. Your support helped make this day not only possible but exceptional.
It is through your involvement and commitment that we can continue building a strong, joyful, and faith-filled community for our children. Thank you once again for helping us to create lasting memories for our young servers and singers.
Thank you and God Bless you
Fr. Steny
Reflections
A WARNING
Today's Gospel reading is the third of three parables in chapter 13 that deal with the theme of the unexpected reversals brought by the Kingdom of God. The other two parables are about the tiny mustard seed that grows into a large tree and the small amount of yeast that makes a large batch of dough rise. All three are about the few and the many and the Kingdom of God.
As this parable opens, Luke reminds us that Jesus is making his way to Jerusalem. This journey, this exodus as Luke refers to it, makes up the entire middle of the Gospel. He is teaching as he goes. A question from the crowd gives Jesus the chance to make a prophetic statement. Luke uses this question device a number of times in his Gospel. A few weeks ago, the question “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” led to the parable of the Good Samaritan. The question about will only a few be saved uses typical Christian language about salvation but also expresses the Jewish concern about whether everyone who calls himself a Jew is actually faithful to the covenant. This was a concern of the Pharisees.
Jesus answers that they must strive in the time remaining to enter through the narrow door because many will be trying to get in but won't be strong enough. He then moves to a parable about another door. (The translation says “gate” then “door,” but the same Greek word is used.) Once all those entering the master's house are in and he locks the door, there will be no way for others to get in. Those left outside may knock, but the master will say he doesn't know them. Unlike the Gospel reading from a few weeks ago where Jesus was teaching about prayer, and we were told to knock and the door would be opened, in this parable, the master will not open and say he does not know us. People from the north, south, east, and west will take our place inside. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets will take our place in the Kingdom of God. Those who do not make it through the narrow door will be cast out to where there is wailing and grinding of teeth.
The image of the door is replaced in the final verses of the parable with the image of the heavenly banquet. Two passages from the Book of Isaiah influence the conclusion. Isaiah 43:5-6 speaks of God bringing Israel's descendants back from the east and from the west, the north and the south. And Isaiah 25:6 speaks of the Lord providing a feast of rich foods and choice wines for all peoples on his holy mountain. The answer to the question if only a few will be saved is no. In the end, many will be saved, but many who thought they would be saved will not be saved. The parable is a prophetic warning to repentance in order to enter the kingdom.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, August 24
Repose Purita Slacik & Vivian Concepcion by Pilar family
Repose Christina Grant by Roger & Pat LaBreche
Spec. Intention Lino Lammoglia by Elisa & John Bueno
Monday, August 25
Repose Makoto Shinagawa by Barbara Stuart
Tuesday, August 26
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Repose Sung Bo Wong by Janet Ficocelli & Adrian Brecelj
Wednesday, August 27
Spec. Intention Edzer Charles (for good health & sight) by Chantal Pean
Spec. Intention Lino Lammoglia by Elisa & John Bueno
Thursday, August 28
Repose Holy Souls in Purgatory by Liz Wong
Friday, August 29
Spec. Intention Erni, Taho & Miyo Shinagawa by Barbara Stuart
Saturday, August 30
Spec. Intention Roan Jahn by Barbara Stuart
Spec. Intention Sarah Teh by Liz Wong
Repose Diorio family 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
St. Eds Christian Meditation Group
The St Edmund's Parish unit of the 'World Community for Christian Meditation' (WCCM) has 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
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 832 0552 4810
Passcode: 965923
Religious Education
PREP 2024-2025
Parish Religious Education Program – PREP REGISTRATION IS OPEN. 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. You can get the registration form from the parish office.
PREP classes are in St. Edmund’s School and begin on September 10, 2025. 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
JUBILEE YEAR 2025
Learn more about this special year, stay updated with the latest news, and explore how you can participate at rcav.org/jubilee.
Upcoming Marriage & Family Events
Monthly (First Saturday of the month) | Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
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. 24-26, 2025.
For more info and to register visit: https://beholdvancouver.org/events/couple-retreat-by-worldwide-marriage-encounter#overview
❤Early bird special before Sept. 11. ❤ Registration closes Oct. 11, 2025
Financials
Remember St. Edmund's in your Will
Bread & Wine
For the week of August 23rd to 29th
The Repose of the Souls of all my Sisters
Donated by Nora Gemino
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 Special Intention of Anish Rodrigues & Nileema D’Souza
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