Bulletin – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 13/14
- Jun 13
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11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 13/14
SPECIAL NOTES & IMPORTANT DATES
THE KNIGHTS’ BBQ will be this Sunday after all Masses. Come & enjoy good food & good company
PROJECT ADVANCE LAUNCH will take place next weekend after all the Masses. All proceeds will go towards repairs to pews & floors in church. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Adoration Chapel is open at 10am to noon – Monday through Friday.
MONTHLY COMMUNION is taken to the sick on the 1st Thursday. Should you need this service, please contact the Parish Office.
2025 TAX RECEIPTS can be picked up during the week from the Parish Office, or you can phone/email and we can mail or email to you.
2026 SUNDAY ENVELOPES – if you haven’t already, please pick up your envelopes from the Parish Office during the week.
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the 11am Mass will be for all students & parents of our School. All parents & students are requested to attend.
Gluten-Free Communion Available - If you require a gluten-free Communion, please receive communion directly from the priest rather than from a Eucharistic minister. Kindly indicate your need when you come forward. Your health and spiritual well-being are important to us. We are committed to making Sacraments accessible and welcoming for all.
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.
St. Edmund's Young Disciples Initiative
Since Father Steny arrived at St. Edmund's, he has organized a special picnic each year to thank our altar servers and choir members for their dedication and service to our parish.
To help continue and grow this tradition, we are excited to launch the St. Edmund's Young Disciples Initiative — a parish effort to support, encourage, and celebrate the young people who serve our church through music, ministry, and worship.
Over the coming weeks, you will hear more about ways to support this initiative. We ask that you please keep our young disciples in your prayers as they continue to grow in faith and service.
Thank you for your support, and God bless.
Altar Server Coordinator & PEC Fundraiser
Jasmine & Nadia
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday
Repose (death anniversary) Flor Cruz by daughter Florence
Repose Alfredo Freschi by Pia Freschi
Repose Angiolina Fusco by Antonio & Sandra Vignone
Spec. Intention Helen Mercado by Legion of Mary
Monday
Repose LaRose family by Antoine LaRose
Tuesday
Spec. Intention Natalie Domitter by Sue Farrell
Wednesday
Spec. Intention St. Edmund Parishioners
Repose Lee May Leng by Liz Wong
Thursday
Spec. Intention Heather Hoffman by Peter, Diane & Katherine Nation
Friday
Spec. Intention Zofia Bronowska by Liz Wong
Saturday
Spec. Intention Carmelita Werchert by Sue Farrell
My Spec. Intentions by Giovanna Cusanelli
REFLECTIONS
PROCLAIMING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
In today's Gospel, Jesus shares his mission to proclaim the kingdom of heaven with his disciples. The signs of the kingdom's presence consist of the work that Jesus has already been doing: the sick are cured, lepers are cleansed, demons are driven out, and the dead are raised to life. The disciples are sent to continue doing the work that Jesus has begun. This is a moment of transition in Matthew's Gospel. The focus has shifted from the ministry of Jesus to the work of the community that he has inaugurated. More than any other Gospel, Matthew's Gospel elaborates on the work of the Church, which is to continue after Jesus' death and resurrection.
The Gospel reports that Jesus commissions twelve disciples. Many scholars believe that the twelve disciples symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel. It designates, therefore, continuity between Israel and the Church.
Matthew lists the names of the twelve disciples, as do Mark and Luke. Matthew also uses the word apostle when referring to the Twelve. The word apostle means “one who is sent.” In this context, Matthew is calling attention to the mission that the twelve disciples are being given. They are sent by Jesus to proclaim the kingdom of heaven in word and deed.
As Jesus sent his disciples to continue his work and mission, so too the Church is sent by Jesus. The Church is his continuing presence on earth. Every member of the Church is sent by Jesus to contribute to this mission.
~ Loyola Press
PARISH GROUPS
The Catholic Women’s League meetings are 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
St. Edmund’s 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 7pm 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 7.00pm. You are sincerely invited to attend the WCCM meeting(s). All are welcome.
To learn more of WCCM, kindly contact: Luis Zunino - email lzunino@gzarchitects.com
Please note the following Zoom Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 832 0552 4810
Passcode: 965923
SCHOOL EVENTS & NEWS
St. Edmund’s Elementary School
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is looking for an experienced, full-time Office Assistant.
Duties include:
Answer incoming calls and review voicemail daily, directing as required.
Overseeing students’ attendance and advising the Administration of any potential issues.
Distribute daily mail accordingly.
Other duties as assigned.
Assisting the office team when necessary.
Potential candidates should have at least one year of related experience and be available to work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, starting August 24, 2026. Previous experience with Microsoft Office systems, Google and MyEd BC is beneficial.
Please review the posting on Make A Future website: https://www.makeafuture.ca/
We launch our new online store with something for everyone. The online store contains a variety of wearables, athletic and non-athletic bags, and more. Click here to view the store. Looking for specific Alumni merch? Let us know here and we'll be sure to include it with our Spring edition.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Children's Choir is every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month; practices @10am & Mass @ 11am
Altar Servers’ Training - Every Saturday 11-11:30am
PREP REGISTRATION - classes are in St. Edmund’s School and held every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Any questions can be sent to prepatsteds@shaw.ca
ARCHDIOCESE NOTICES & EVENTS
Journey with Archbishop Smith on social media.
Follow for reflections, messages, and glimpses into parish life through photos and videos. Stay updated with event highlights, responses to current news, and invitations to pray together as a community.
Facebook: facebook.com/vancouverarchbishop
Instagram: instagram.com/vancouverarchbishop
Threads: threads.com/@vancouverarchbishop
Upcoming Marriage & Family Events
Monthly (First Saturday of the month) | Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
Vocation Live-In - There will be a Vocation Live-In on the weekend of July 4-5 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
FINANCIAL UPDATES
Remember St. Edmund's in your Will - Gifts for Tomorrow
A planned gift to be realized in the future, such as the options below, may be the best approach for you and may allow you to make a larger gift than you might have thought possible.
• A Gift in Your Will - This is the most common type of planned gift - a gift in your will. Arranged today, a bequest is paid to St. Edmund's Parish through your estate, after your death. You can give a specific sum, property, or a percentage of your estate. It is important that the full name of the parish and charitable number be included in your will so that there is no confusion about your intentions. (St. Edmund's Parish, North Vancouver # 11884 9470 RR0064)
• Life Insurance - A gift of life insurance is a simple and thoughtful way to make a gift to St. Edmund's Parish. Insurance allows you to make a modest gift now for a significant gift in the future.
• RRSP and RRIF Funds - Naming St. Edmund's Parish a beneficiary of your RRSPs and RRIFs means all or a portion of these assets can now be left directly to St. Edmund's Parish upon your death without having to pass through your estate. This arrangement means that no probate fees are payable on these assets. In most cases, the taxes owing on your donated RRSPs or RRIFs at death are offset by the charitable tax credits generated by your donation.
