Bulletin – The Solemnity of All Saints – Nov 1
The Solemnity of All Saints
SPECIAL NOTES & IMPORTANT DATES
The Book of Life and All Souls Envelopes are available.
The first monthly altar servers’ bake sale is this Sunday after the 11am Mass on the Church Deck – COME & ENJOY SOME DELICIOUS TREATS.
WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE SAINT? – on Sunday, November 1st at the 11am Mass, all children are cordially invited to come dressed as their favourite Saint and take part in the All Saints Procession.
All Souls’ Day Masses will be at 7:30am, 9am & 6pm
The Class Mass on Wednesday, the 4th at 9am is the whole school.
SCHOOL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE is on November 10th at 11am.
First Friday is this week with Adoration beginning after the 9am Mass. Benediction will be at 6:45pm followed by Mass.
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 – November 1st - 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, Nov. 1
Repose Maria Sulowska & Stanislaw Sulowski by daughter Renata & family
Repose all souls of the Pistilli family by Maria & Domenico Maglieri
Repose Roleo Ignacio by Irene Ignacio
Spec. Intention Father Jeevan Dalmeda by Anonymous
Repose Lammoglia, Dizon, Bueno & Glaiserman families by Elisa & John Bueno
Repose Geraldine & Santan Cardozo by Kinny family
Repose John Cusanelli by Giovanna Cusanelli
Monday, Nov. 2
Repose of Holy Souls in Purgatory by Liz Wong
Repose Antonio Testa by Lucia Testa
Repose family members by Lucia Testa
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Repose Souls in Purgatory by Liz Wong
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Thursday, Nov. 5
Spec. Intention Lynn McLeod by Margaret Petreny
Spec. Intention Father Jerry (Happy Birthday) by Zofia Bronowska
Friday, Nov. 6
Spec. Intention Dylan Teng by Liz Wong
Saturday, Nov. 7
Spec. Intention Christina Gallagher & House of Prayer by Janet Ficocelli
Repose Gillian Morrison by Lynn McLeod
REFLECTIONS
THE SPIRIT AND PROMISES OF THE BEATITUDES
Every year the Church recalls the example, witness, and prayer of the holy women and men who have been identified by the Church as Saints. These saints are more than just role models; they are family members with whom we continue to share relation, in a bond of prayer, called the Communion of Saints. Every year when we celebrate this day, the Gospel we proclaim recalls for us Jesus' teaching about happiness, the Beatitudes. We quickly note in this reading that none of those Jesus names as “blessed” or “happy” are expected . . . the poor in spirit, the meek, the persecuted. Jesus' blueprint for happiness reflects little of what the world might call happiness.
What does Jesus mean when he uses the word “blessed?” This word is sometimes translated as “happy” or “fortunate” or “favored.” In other words, Jesus is saying that divine favor is upon those who are poor, who mourn, who are persecuted. This might have been welcome and surprising news to the crowds who heard Jesus that day.
The Beatitudes can be understood as a framework for Christian living. Because of this, it is natural that we proclaim this Gospel on the Feast of All Saints. Saints are people who lived the spirit of the Beatitudes as Jesus lived. On this day, we too are challenged to model our lives on the spirit and promises of the Beatitudes.
~ 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:
Canadian Christian Meditation Community
St. Edmund’s Meditation Group
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
Parish Religious Education Program:
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. Edmund’s Elementary School
Class Masses are Nov. 4 – the Whole School/ Nov. 25 – Gr. 7
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
ARCHDIOCESE NOTICES & EVENTS
Submit your prayers for Pope Leo XIV's health
Archbishop Smith invites Catholics across the Archdiocese of Vancouver to pray for Pope Leo XIV’s health and recovery following his recent lung cancer diagnosis. We will compile the prayers we receive into a spiritual bouquet and send it to the Holy Father. Submit your prayers at secure.rcav.org/pray-for-pope-leo-xiv
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
Holy Souls 30-Day Devotional
Throughout November, we are invited to pray for the faithful departed and remember those who have gone before us. Receive a daily prayer in your inbox as we entrust our loved ones to God’s mercy and remember them in hope. Sign up for 30 Days of Prayer: rccav.org/holysouls/
November 21, 9 a.m to 2 p.m. – St. Mary’s Parish, Vancouver
Know more about the beautiful role of a catechist that you have been called to embrace. Recognize your own call to echo Christ as a catechist and set goals to continue growing in your mission as a catechist. Note: this workshop would be useful for all parish catechists, not only PREP. Please note this workshop is followed by the Catechists' Gathering with Archbishop.
THE MASS FOR DECEASED BISHOPS, CLERGY AND CONSECRATED MEN AND WOMEN
The annual Mass for deceased bishops, clergy and consecrated men and women will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Wednesday, November 4 at 12:10 pm. All parishioners are most welcome to attend this special Liturgy concelebrated by the priests of the Archdiocese. Remember kindly in your prayers during the month of November those who have laboured for the Church in Vancouver and pray that the Lord will send more dedicated men and women to continue their ministry.
8th Annual Beloved Catholic Women’s Retreat – MYSTERIUM: Behold the Lamb of God
Women 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. Donations of this type are a great way to reduce the substantial deferred
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