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June 28/29, 2025 - Sunday Bulletin

  • Leslie Mendonca
  • Jun 28
  • 10 min read

Updated: Jun 28


Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

Important Updates


Online Giving

Make a weekly, or one-time donation to the St. Edmund's Parish collection.


Updates


Parish News

  • Presentation of Pilgrims of Hope – Marian Pilgrimage Tour on Saturday, July 5, 2025 – immediately after the 4:30 PM Mass. Join us for a special presentation about the upcoming Marian Pilgrimage Tour to Portugal, Spain, and France, taking place from October 5 to 15, 2025. Discover the rich history, culture, and deep faith of each country as we visit sacred sites including Lourdes, Fatima, Lisbon, Barcelona, Montserrat, and Zaragoza. All are welcome! Come learn more and be inspired to join this spiritual journey of hope.

  • The CWL Sunday Coffee & Bake Sale is this Sunday after all Masses. Please join them for refreshments & take home some baked treats.

  • Gluten-Free Communion Available from July 1st, 2025

    • We are pleased to offer gluten-free communion for those with dietary restrictions. 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.

  • Leo Fercho has gone home to our Heavenly Father. May he rest in peace. Our deep condolences to his family and friends. Funeral Prayers will be at 7pm on Wednesday, July 2 and the Funeral Mass is on Thursday, July 3rd at 11am followed by a reception.

  • NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL begins after 9 am Mass on July 3rd

  • First Friday is on July 4th with Adoration beginning after the 9am Mass followed by Benediction at 6:45pm and Mass at 7pm. Please sign up.

  • Bill Busay, a longtime St. Edmund Parishioner, has gone to his eternal rest. May he rest in the comfort of the Lord. Our deep condolences to his family and many friends. Funeral Mass information will be shared when available.

  • The Parish Office is on summer hours:

    • For July – open Tuesdays/Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays except for next Tuesday the 1st – Canada Day – when it will be closed.

    • For August – open Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays only

  • FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL will be celebrated at 9 am Mass on Saturday, July 12th – all are cordially invited! Reception to follow in the parish hall.

  • The Filipino Mass is next Sunday at 6pm

  • Thank you to everyone who has given to Project Advance, for those who wish to give; forms are available from the Parish Office; or you can give online (be sure to select St. Edmund’s Parish)

  • The Adoration chapel is open now from 10am to 12pm (noon). Sign-up is needed on Flock Note. If you are unable to use that method, please contact the Parish Office.

  • Thanks to everyone for your donations. We are continuing to collect food items & gift cards for needy families. You can drop off your full bags at the back of the church or at the Parish Office.

  • Christian Meditation Group meets in person on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm.


CWL BOTTLE, CAN DRIVE FUNDRAISER is ongoing. CWL has an account with Return It Express.  You can take your bottles, cans, tetra packs, milk, plant-based beverage containers to any Return-It location.  Instructions are as follows:  

  • Place unsorted bottles in a clear plastic bag(s)

  • Print off sticker @ Kiosk – Use phone # 778-996-3407

  • Text code RVCA TO 778-400-5253

  • To open the door, touch the keypad with your finger or the back of your hand to activate it

  • Enter the one-time pin code you receive by message.  The one-time pin will time out in a few minutes.  Repeat if it has timed out.

  • The Keypad light will turn green. Open door and drop off bag(s)

North Vancouver Return It Express Locations:

  • 310 Brooksbank Ave. (Mon-Fri 8-4/Sat 8-5/Sun 9-5/closed holidays)

  • At Superstore 333 Seymour Blvd. (everyday 8-8)

  • 235 Donaghy Ave. (Mon-Sat 8-5/Sun 10-4/closed holidays)

  • 30 Riverside Dr.-North Shore Recycling Depot (Tues-Fri 8-5/Sat., Sun, Holidays 9-5)


FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, PLASTIC BAGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CHURCH ENTRANCE


Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the renovation of the Kitchen cabinets, countertops, and flooring in the school gym.

If you are unable to return the bottles yourself, please get in touch with Donna @ 778-996-3407 / dkcolcleugh@gmail.com.  Donna will happily pick them up for you and make the deposit.

Please do not drop off bottles at the church or parish office.

Reflections


ABOUT STS. PETER & PAUL


Peter and Paul are giants of the Church. Both are apostles. Peter was very likely a middle-aged man when Jesus called him. He was a fisherman from Bethsaida, a village near the Lake of Galilee. Perhaps he was part of a fisherman’s co-op with his brother Andrew and friends James and John. At any rate, Andrew introduced Peter to Jesus. Jesus said, “You are Simon son of John; you are to be called Cephas, meaning Rock.”

During the three years the apostles lived with Jesus, Peter showed definite signs of leadership. He was often the spokesman for the group. When Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?” Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” It was Peter who objected to Jesu’ stating that he was on his way to Jerusalem to suffer and die. Peter is mentioned 195 times in the New Testament. He appears lovable, impetuous, practical, and sometimes weak under pressure. Jesus loved him dearly, even after Peter denied knowing him during the passion

Peter became the leader in the early Church. According to the Acts of the Apostles, he was the first to preach on Pentecost. He arranged for the selection of Matthias to replace Judas. He worked the first public miracle: curing the lame man at the temple gate. He welcomed the first person who was not Jewish into the Church. People thought just his shadow passing by would cure them.

Peter was imprisoned three or four times. Finally, in Rome, he was sentenced to death by crucifixion. Out of respect for his Master, Jesus, he asked the guard to fasten him to the cross upside down. He was buried in an old Roman cemetery, probably where the basilica of St. Peter is today. He is called the “Prince of the Apostles.” Two letters in the Bible are said to be his.

Paul received the best education. Being a strict Jew, he persecuted the Christians who were teaching strange new things. One day on the way to Damascus to hunt for Christians, Paul met Jesus. Paul became the greatest Christian missionary, preaching and founding churches. In the beginning Paul had difficulty convincing the Jewish Christians that non-Jews could be baptized and did not have to follow Jewish rules. He finally won.

For about thirty years Paul traveled around the Roman Empire preaching about Christ and suffering. From his many letters that are in the Bible and from the Acts of the Apostles, he seems to have been affectionate, loyal, courageous, and dedicated. He was the right man to build the bridge between Jewish religion of the Old Testament and the Christianity of the New Testament. Paul was imprisoned and finally beheaded outside of the walls of Rome.

~ Loyola Press

Mass Intentions


Sunday, June 29

  • Repose Yanic Pean by Chantel Pean

  • Repose Joseph Petrvalsky by wife Emilie

  • Repose Serafino & Maria Cusano/Fiore & Enza Romano by Angelo Cusano

  • Repose Ludelyn Garcia & Nemia Gabriel by May Buenafe


Monday, June 30

  • Repose Leo Fercho by Barbara Stuart

  • Spec. Intention Rennie Nahanee by Peter & Diane Nation 


Tuesday, July 1

  • Repose Raffaele Cusano by daughter Vickie & family


Wednesday, July 2

  • Repose Charles Stephen Amahit by May Buenafe


Thursday, July 3

  • Repose St. Edmund Parishioners


Friday, July 4

  • Spec. Intention Sister Heather Charest by Peter & Diane Nation


Saturday, July 5

  • Spec. Intention Christina Gallagher/House of Prayer by Janet Ficocelli

  • Repose Diana Amahit & Homer Buenafe by May Buenafe

Parish Events




CWL 2nd Thursday of each month @ 7 PM

Your CWL membership fee is due by April 30th and is $40.50 payable by cheque or by cash.  The fee may be dropped off at the Parish Office or given to Donna Colcleugh or Charmaine Guindon.  Thank you.




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


SPECIAL OFFER - Knights of Columbus - Free 1 Year On-Line Membership. You can enjoy the benefits of being a Knights of Columbus member including Accidental Death Benefit and the famous Columbia Magazine.


Promo Code: BLESSEDMCGIVNEY

After joining, please check your Inbox for confirmation.



St. Eds 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 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

School Events

St. Edmunds Elementary School

  • Congratulations to the 2025 Graduates!


St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School

  • Congratulations to the 2025 Graduates!



Religious Education


PREP 2024-2025

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



HOPE ON THE HORIZON – 8-Day Summer Program

Are you a young adult seeking to grow in faith & serve those in need?  Hope on the Horizon is a live-in summer program for young adults, happening August 10-17 at Sacred Heart Parish, Vancouver.  It’s a powerful week of prayer, formation, community life, & outreach to the homeless – with a special opportunity to spend time with Archbishop Smith.  Jointly organized by Catholic Street Ministries & the Archdiocese of Vancouver.  Application deadline is July 10.  For more information or to apply, visit:  catholicstreetmissionaries.org/horizon.  Spots are limited!

JUBILEE YEAR 2025

A Jubilee Year is celebrated by the universal Church every 25 years, dedicated to encouraging the faithful to embark on pilgrimages, repent of their sins, forgive others, and renew their focus on spiritual life. Learn more about this special year, stay updated with the latest news, and explore how you can participate at rcav.org/jubilee.


As Archbishop Richard Smith begins his ministry in Vancouver, you're invited to journey with him 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. 

       Follow on Facebook        Follow on Instagram        Follow on Threads


CWL Bursary Program





BISHOP THOMAS J. LOBSINGER, OMI MEMORIAL BURSARY PROGRAM 


The annual British Columbia and Yukon Bursary program known as the Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary Program is underway. The 2025 program is now receiving applications. We are privileged to offer fourteen bursaries of $1,000.00 each to Catholic students across the Province of British Columbia. These bursaries are made available on a one-time only basis to young practicing Catholic students who are in post secondary education at a recognized institute of higher learning within the Province of British Columbia. Applications are accepted from January 1, 2025 until June 30, 2025 with the bursaries being awarded in the fall. The Terms of Reference may be found on our web site (kofcbc.org) after Jan 1, 2025. 


Requests for application should be addressed to:

Christopher Chen – State Bursary Chairman 

Knights of Columbus BC Charity Foundation 

#333 – 1231 Pacific Boulevard 

Vancouver, B.C. V6Z-0E2 


Deadline for requests for application is June 1, 2025. 


We would like to congratulate the many recipients once again over the past years and look forward to the opportunity to assist many more young people in the advancement of their education.

Upcoming Marriage & Family Events


Financial Updates

Remember St. Edmund's in your Will

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 tax burden that many RRSP and RRIF plans carry.


You pray best when the mirror of your soul is empty of every image except the image of the invisible Father. This image is the Wisdom of the Father, the Word of the Father… the Glory of the Father. – Thomas Merton

Bread & Wine


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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