The 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week in the Church
FUNERAL MASS FOR MARILYN CUNADA is at 11am on Friday, January20th at Our Lady of Fatima in Coquitllam. Our condolences to her family, friends and the Secular Carmelites. May she rest in the peace and comfort of the Lord.
2023 COLLECTION ENVELOPES – they are ready to be picked up at the Church entrance and are in alphabetical order. In 2023, it is very important that you use your 2023 envelopes to help ensure that you are credited for any donations. Do not use previous year envelopes, as envelope numbers may change and, again, you may not receive credit for your donations.
2022 TAX RECEIPTS will be available the 2nd week of February.
Important Updates
2nd Sunday of each Month – there will be a Filipino Mass at 6pm starting in February
Reflections
Making Jesus known to all the World
This Sunday we break from our reading of Matthew’s Gospel (the primary Gospel for our current liturgical cycle, Cycle A) to read from John’s Gospel. We heard Matthew’s account of Jesus’ baptism last Sunday, on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Today, we hear John the Baptist’s testimony about Jesus as found in John’s Gospel. John’s Gospel differs from the other Gospels because John does not describe Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. Instead, John the Baptist announces that he knows that Jesus is the Son of God.
In today’s reading, John the Baptist sees Jesus approaching and cries out, giving witness about who Jesus is. In John’s testimony he says that he saw the Spirit descend upon Jesus. By this sign, John the Baptist knew that Jesus was the one who is to come after him.
John the Baptist uses two titles for Jesus that are familiar to us. John calls Jesus the “Lamb of God” and the “Son of God.” By using these titles, John the Baptist identifies Jesus’ ultimate purpose: to redeem sinful humanity.
John the Baptist’s testimony about Jesus clearly distinguishes John’s baptism from the Baptism that Jesus will inaugurate. John baptizes with water; Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit. John also puts his practice of baptism in the context of Jesus’ ministry. The purpose of John’s baptism was to make Jesus known to Israel.
John the Baptist’s sense of purpose is clearly identified in this reading: he baptized in order to prepare for and make known the ministry of the One who was to follow. John’s witness is an excellent example of what it means to be a disciple. By our Baptism, we are called to make Jesus known to all the world by our words and by the witness of our lives
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, January 15
· Repose Raffaele Cusano by wife Rosa
· Repose Dad Joseph Pham by daughter Rosa Zivarts
· Repose Alzbeta Husarova by Fernande & Peter Husar
· Repose Luz Lammoglia & Victoria Dizon by Elisa & John Bueno
Monday, January 16
· Spec. Intention St. Edmund Parishioners
· Spec. Intention Joan Beairsto by Zofia Bronowska
Tuesday, January 17
· Spec. Intention Caridad Mendoza by Joel & Erneida DeGuzman
· Repose Rev. John Barry by Louzado family
Wednesday, January 18
· Spec. Intention Maria Schaller by Zofia Bronowska
· Repose Garey Troy by Laura Labadan
Thursday, January 19
· Spec. Intention Diane Farrell by Sue Farrell
Friday, January 20
· Spec. Intention Ceara Boyer by Barbara Stuart
· Repose Jean Winstanley by Sue Farrell
Saturday, January 21
· Repose Fred Winstanley by Sue Farrell
· Repose Anthony D’Mello & Matthew Lobo by Sunita Patel
If you need a Mass Intention, please contact the Parish Office
Events
Parish
Parish Groups
ST. Edmund's Christian Meditation Group
Date: All Mondays at 7:00 PM
Participation in person:
please contact Luis Zunino - lzunino@gzarchitects.com or at 604-987-8304
Option to participate via ZOOM:
For an introductory conversation, please contact Luis Zunino - lzunino@gzarchitects.com or at 604-987-8304 – Afterwards, A ZOOM link will be provided
CWL
Catholic Women’s League meetings are now in person on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 7pm
SPECIAL NOTE: monthly CWL meetings will be via Zoom for December/January/February
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
School
KINDERGARTEN APPLICATIONS for the 2023/2024 school year are now being accepted at St. Edmund’s School. Please submit a copy of your child’s birth and baptism certificates with your application form. If you are non-Catholic, please submit a birth certificate. Application forms may be printed from our website www.stedmunds.ca and e-mailed to the school office at office@stedmunds.ca
Kindergarten to Grade 7 Principal: Ms. Diana Silva
Office Telephone: 604.988-7364
Email: office@stedmunds.ca
Website: www.stedmunds.ca
Instagram: @stedselementary
Our school is a vibrant faith and learning community dedicated to developing the full potential of each child using Christ as our centre. We are blessed with caring and dedicated educators committed to inspiring life-long learners in all areas. We welcome the opportunity to share the many enriching learning experiences with you and your family. Please contact the school office for more information.
Our Annual Open House is Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at 6:00pm. All are welcome.
St Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is now accepting applications for grades 8-12 for the 2023-2024 school year. Please visit www.aquinas.org and click on the Admissions tab for information and the application form. Please contact the school at 604-987-4431 or office@aquinas.org if you have any questions.
Religious Education
PREP
Every Wednesday at 6-7pm
Children's Choir Training
Every Saturday at 10 AM
Altar Servers’ Training
Every Saturday at 11 - 11:30am
Archdiocese Events
LIFEMARK MOVIE NIGHT
North Shore ProLife Society is pleased to present "Lifemark" starring Kirk Cameron on Sunday January 22 at Holy Trinity Parish Hall. Movie begins at 3:45pm. Admission is free, with donations warmly welcomed. Snacks and beverages will be available. Please note that the film is rated PG for Thematic elements. Please RSVP to northshoreprolife@gmail.com
Project Advance 2022
The Project Advance Webpage is live, please visit projectadvance.ca
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Special Gifts
Remember a loved one with a special gift
Financial Updates
Remember St Edmund's in your Will
Prayer Requests and Advertisements
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