May 17, 2025 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- 5 days ago
- 10 min read
5th Sunday of Easter
Important Updates
Online Giving
Make a weekly, or one-time donation to the St. Edmund's Parish collection.
Support St Edmunds Teachers - Parking Petition
Support Parking for Our Teachers - We are launching a petition to Mayor Buchanan requesting the allocation of designated parking spots for our school - teachers.
As you know, many of our educators struggle daily to find suitable parking space near the school, which adds unnecessary stress to their already demanding responsibilities. We kindly ask for your support by signing our petition. Your signature will help show the city that our community values and supports our teachers and recognizes the need for a practical solution to help them do their jobs effectively.
Updates
Parish News
There will be only one Mass on Monday the 19th @ 9am and the Parish Office will be closed.
We are happy to announce that Confirmation will take place at our parish on Sunday, 25th May 2025, during the 11:00 AM regular Sunday Mass.
Please note that, as this is a special celebration, the Mass may be more crowded than usual, and incense will be used.
If you are sensitive to incense or prefer a quieter setting, we kindly encourage you to consider attending one of our other weekend Masses:
Saturday at 4:30 PM
Sunday at 8:00 AM
Sunday at 9:30 AM
We thank you for your understanding and support of our Confirmation candidates.
St. Edmund’s School has two openings for Parish Education and the annual election of members will take place on weekend of May 24/25, 2025. If you wish to be considered to stand for election to our Education Committee; please use the attached Nomination Form or pick up at entrance of church or from parish office. Those eligible to hold office as a member of parish education committee are practicing Catholics (as confirmed by Pastor) who are eligible to vote in that parish and have reached the age of twenty-one (21). Please fill out the Nomination form and have two practicing Catholics (as confirmed by Pastor) nominate you and sign the form; once complete the Nomination form should be dropped off at parish office.
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.
Every 3rd Saturday, 9am Mass will be offered to the sick, aged and home bound. After the Mass anointing will take place.
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
Making Small and Large Sacrifices for Others
Today's Gospel again comes from the Gospel of John. Like last week, today we hear words spoken by Jesus before his death and Resurrection. Jesus is teaching at the Last Supper.
John's Gospel does not include an institution of the Eucharist narrative; instead, Jesus washes his disciples' feet. Immediately after, Jesus predicts his betrayal by Judas. Today's Gospel follows that prediction. It can be read as a continuing explanation of Jesus' act of washing his disciples' feet. It begins with the announcement that this is the moment when the Son of Man will be glorified. This theme continues throughout John's Passion. Jesus will be glorified in his death on the cross and in his Resurrection, and the disciples will glorify Jesus in the love they show.
John's Gospel does not present a sentimental view of love. This is a type of love that is shown in service and sacrifice. It is difficult to choose to love when faced with hatred and anger. Jesus tells the disciples that all will know that they are his disciples because of the love they show for one another. This description of the early Christian community will be repeated in the Acts of the Apostles: “See how they love one another.” Christian love is the hallmark of Christianity. We see it lived in the witness of the martyrs. We see it in the example of the lives of the saints. We see it in the holy women and men who live and love daily, making small and large sacrifices for others.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 18
Repose Ken Beairsto by Zofia Bronowska
Repose Ken Beairsto by Marge Barnes
Repose Raffaele Cusano by Rosa Cusano
Spec. Intention Clarence Davis by Onyinye Martins
Thanksgiving for Blessings Received by Mr. & Mrs. Dela Pena
Monday, May 19
Repose Pam McLaren by Zofia Bronowska
Tuesday, May 20
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Wednesday, May 21
Repose Alessandra Bitelli by Barbara Stuart
Thursday, May 22
Thanksgiving to the Holy Family by Liz Wong
Friday, May 23
Repose Joseph Herki by Nora Gemino
Repose Chris Farrell by wife Sue
Saturday, May 24
Spec. Intention Conrad Kramer by Barbara Stuart
Spec. Intention Jovita & Rowena Ramirez by Zofia Bronowska
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.
Man up Unlocking the Mysteries of St. Joseph
Hello, we are hoping your organization will choose to participate in our 2025 Man’s Destiny Conference on Saturday, June 7th, 2025.
Men today face a battle - a spiritual war against the forces that weaken virtue, distort truth, and undermine faith. This year’s Man’s Destiny Conference, sponsored by the St. Matthew’s Knights of Columbus, is designed to equip men to stand firm in their faith, protect their families, and lead lives of holiness in a world that constantly pulls them away from God.
As Archbishop Miller has said:"Now more than ever before, Canada needs strong men of faith who courageously seek to live pure and holy lives that witness to God’s love and mercy."
CONFERENCE LEADER - DEVIN SCHADT
Our conference leader this year is speaker, author, and advocate for authentic fatherhood, Devin Schadt co-founded the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate dedicated to restoring fatherhood in the image of St. Joseph. His books, including Joseph’s Way: The Call to Fatherly Greatness and Show Us The Father, inspire men to embrace their role as spiritual leaders in their homes. A husband and father of five, Devin leads by example living out the virtues he teaches. Devin has also been featured on Pints with Aquinas and The Catholic Gentleman.
FAITH. BROTHERHOOD. LEGACY.
This conference isn’t just an event - it’s a call to action. Bring your sons. Bring your brothers. This is a day to strengthen our faith, reclaim our role as spiritual leaders, and unlock the mysteries in the fatherhood of St. Joseph to guide and protect our families and others as we all journey toward the promise of eternal life.
Please consider placing an ad in our event program.
Sincerely yours,
Fr. Tien Tran Pastor
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
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
STA Campus Ministry’s Annual International Night - Friday, May 30 at 6:00-9:00pm
International Night is coming up on Friday, May 30! The evening will bring our whole school community together to celebrate and share our many cultures! If you and your family would like to make food for your country, let Ms. E. Hughes in the Campus Ministry office know!
So far we have: Chile, Italy, Czechia, Iran, Egypt, USA, Korea, Venezuela, Mexico, Armenia, Great Britain, and Brazil! If you want to help with one of these countries, or if your country is missing, we need you!
The entire event is a fundraiser, allowing us to support several local and global charities.
Religious Education
PREP 2024-2025
Any questions can be sent to prepatsteds@shaw.ca
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
THE MASS OF INSTALLATION – THE MOST REV. RICHARD SMITH
With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, The Most Reverend Richard W. Smith will be installed as the twelfth Archbishop of Vancouver on Friday, May 23 at 7 pm. His Installation Mass will be a moment of great significance as he formally takes up his ministry among us.
Due to limited space, in-person attendance is limited to invited guests only. We invite you to watch the livestream at rcav.org and join in prayer as we welcome our new Archbishop.
If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to the Friday Report for updates as the Mass of Installation draws closer.
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.
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
Monthly (First Saturday of the month) | Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
Monthly (various Sundays until June) | Marriage Enrichment at Saint Mark's Parish
May 23 to 25 | Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
June 7 | RCAV Family Fun Day
Financial Updates
Remember St. Edmund's in your Will
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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