Bulletin – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct 3
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SPECIAL NOTES & IMPORTANT DATES
Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Roseller Abad. May he rest in the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father. Funeral Mass - Saturday, Oct. 10th @ 11am
BLESSING OF PETS/ANIMALS on Sunday, October 11th @ 2pm in parking lot.
Correction - The Knights’ Pancake Breakfast will be on Sunday, October 18th after the 8 & 9:30am Masses – apologies for the confusion.
Please make note that our Priests will be away from November 17th to the 20th at a Study Week. There will only be an 8AM Mass during that time but no Confession.
MONTHLY COMMUNION is taken to the sick on the 1st Thursday. Should you need this service, please contact the Parish Office.
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.
The Filipino Mass is on the first Sunday of the month – October 4th - at 6pm.
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.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP meets in person on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm.
You can make your parish donations by clicking below
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday
Repose Gillian Morrison by Nora Gemino
Repose Cristina Vignone by son Angelo & family
Repose Ferruccio (2009) & Carmelita (2014) Facchin by Delia (Facchin) Bortignon
Repose Angela Olaso& Tita Lily Nunez by Elisa & John Bueno
Repose Geraldine & Santan Cardozo by Kinny family
Spec. Intention (healing) Dominga Uragenza, Brian Watters & Marietta by Isabel Uragenza
Monday
Repose Gillian Morrison by Liz Wong
Spec. Intention Jessica Quibuyen by Gemma Quibuyen
Spec. Intention (birthday) Rohan Sane by Annette & Wilbur Kinny
Tuesday
Repose Dave Gloumeau by Barbara Stuart
Spec. Intention Maureen & Patrick Hicky by Zofia Bronowska
Wednesday
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Thursday
Spec. Intention St. Edmund Parishioners by Margaret Petreny
Repose Joseph Petrvalsky (1st death ann.) by wife Emilia
Saturday
Repose Anastazia & Blazej Kopal by Serafino & Zuzana Vignone
Repose Gerard Watt by Josefina Watt
Repose Bev Laing by Chris Lee & Suzy Panet
REFLECTIONS
Being receptive to God's word
Today's Gospel follows directly after last Sunday's Gospel in which Jesus was questioned by Jewish religious leaders about the source of his teaching authority. After refusing to answer their questions, Jesus tells the parable of the two sons and then criticizes the priests and elders for their lack of belief in John the Baptist.
In today's Gospel, Jesus once again speaks to the priests and elders with a parable. In this parable, the landowner leases his vineyard to tenants and sends his servants to collect the portion of the harvest that the tenants owe to him. Several times the servants are sent to collect payment, and each time they are beaten and killed by the tenants. Finally, the landowner sends his son to collect his rent. The tenants, believing that they will inherit the vineyard if the landowner dies without an heir, plot together and kill the landowner's son.
After telling the parable, Jesus questions the chief priests and elders about what the landowner will do to the wicked tenants. They all agree that the landowner will kill the wicked tenants and give the land to new tenants who will pay the rent.
In telling the parable, Jesus is clearly drawing upon Isaiah 5:1-7, which is today's first reading and one that the priests and elders would have known well. Jesus doesn't, therefore, have to explain the symbolism of the parable; the Pharisees would have understood that the vineyard represented Israel, the landowner represented God, the servants represented the prophets, and the bad tenants represented the religious leaders. Yet Jesus nonetheless explains the meaning of the parable for his audience: the Kingdom of God will be taken from the unbelieving and given to the faithful. The chief priests and elders have condemned themselves with their answer to Jesus' question.
Today's Gospel has a parallel in Mark 12:1-12. There are some notable differences, however. In Matthew's version, the religious leaders condemn themselves; in Mark's Gospel, Jesus answers his own question. Matthew names the religious leaders as Pharisees and chief priests. Clearly this Gospel shows the tension that was mounting between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders who thought that his message was dangerous. Matthew's Gospel was written about 70 years after Jesus' death and reflects the conflicts and tensions found in the Christian community for whom Matthew was writing. Many biblical scholars believe that the tension between Matthew's community and their Jewish neighbors can also be heard in today's reading.
This Gospel reminds us of the importance of listening to God's word. God speaks to us in many ways—through Scripture, through our Church tradition, in our Church's teaching, and through modern-day prophets. Are we attentive and receptive to God's word to us through these messengers?
~ 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
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 for 2026 - 2027 IS OPEN
Please complete the registration form and hand it over to the Parish Office or leave it in the mailbox to the left of the office entry gate.
PREP classes are held at St. Edmund’s School every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Any questions can be sent to prepatsteds@shaw.ca
SCHOOL EVENTS
St Edmunds Elementary School
School Masses this month on Wednesdays @ 9am
October 7th - Whole school (Gr. 6 lead)
October 14th – Class Mass – Gr. 5
October 21st – Class Mass – Gr. 4
October 28th – Class Mass – Gr. 3
We’re excited to launch our St. Edmund’s T-Bird Family Apparel Presale!
This first order is an opportunity for parents, grandparents, parishoners and other family members to show their St. Edmund’s school spirit and community pride.
We have three options available in adult sizes:
💛 Gold Crewneck Sweatshirt – $45
💙 Navy Crewneck Sweatshirt – $45
💙 Navy Zip-Up Hoodie – $65
These are special introductory prices for our first order only. Future orders will be offered at a higher price.
Orders close Friday, October 9. Delivery timing will be confirmed once we know the total number of orders received.
ORDER ONLINE HERE: St. Edmund’s Family Apparel Online Store
Please see the attached flyer for a preview of the apparel.
A quick reminder that this is family apparel and is not part of the St. Edmund’s school uniform. It is intended for St. Edmund’s families to wear and enjoy while helping promote our school and foster community pride.
Thank you for supporting this new initiative — we’re excited to see our T-Bird families in blue and gold! 💙💛
Warmly,
St. Edmund’s PAC
Dear St. Edmund’s Families,
Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer and that the 2026–27 school year is off to a fantastic start!
And now… the moment you’ve all been waiting for — our Apple Fundraiser is BACK! 🍎🍎🍎
If you’ve ordered before, you already know these aren’t your ordinary grocery-store apples! They’re fresh, delicious, crisp, and absolutely worth getting excited about — all at a great price.
And let’s be honest… finding a snack that kids actually LOVE and that parents feel good about? That’s a win-win! 🙌
🍎 Ready to stock up?
It’s super easy — just click HERE and place your order.
Fresh apples + happy kids + supporting our school = 🍎❤️🍎
And please don’t keep the secret to yourself! 😉Share the fundraiser with your friends, family, neighbours, coworkers, and anyone else who loves a delicious apple. The more orders we receive, the more we can do for our St. Edmund’s students!
Thank you so much for supporting our school and making our fundraiser a success!
Happy crunching! 🍎😋
St. Edmund’s Elementary School PAC
Special Gifts - Remember a loved one with a Special Gift
Bread & Wine
For the week of October 2 to October 9
In Thanksgiving
Donated by Maria Schaller
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
The B.C. Catholic - New Publishing Schedule
The B.C. Catholic will continue serving readers through a renewed print and digital model. The final weekly newspaper has been published, readers can now follow The B.C. Catholic each week through a new email digest. A redesigned monthly print edition will launch in September and will continue to be mailed to homes through Canada Post. Sign up for the new weekly email at bccatholic.ca/digest
LITTLE FLOWER ACADEMY is hosting our Annual OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m.
This evening is designed for prospective students currently in grades 6 and 7 and their parents to learn more about an LFA Education. It is an opportunity to explore our campus, meet members of our community, and learn more about life at LFA before beginning the application process for grade 8 admission. All students wishing to apply for our 2027-28 Grade 8 classes must sit the ENTRANCE EXAM on Saturday, December 5th, 2026.
For more information and online application, please visit our website www.lfabc.org or contact Kathi Wilson, Registrar wilsonk@lfabc.org or 604-738-9016 x114
8th Annual Beloved Catholic Women’s Retreat – MYSTERIUM
Behold the Lamb of GodWomen of the Archdiocese of Vancouver are warmly invited to join us November 13–15, 2026 at Camp Homewood on beautiful Quadra Island for a weekend of faith, friendship, prayer and renewal.Come away from the busyness of everyday life and enter more deeply into the mystery of the Eucharist. With special guest Sr Damien Marie Savino FSE, we’ll fall deeper in love with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and take time to rest and reset just in time for Advent. For more information and to register
please go to https://www.belovedvi.com
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.
