May 24, 2025 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- May 24
- 9 min read
6th Sunday of Easter
Important Updates
Online Giving
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Updates
Parish News
SPECIAL NOTE FOR CHILDREN’S CHOIR - THERE IS NO PRACTICE OR MASS THIS SUNDAY as there is Confirmation
The B.C. Catholic Delivery Disruption
Due to the potential Canada Post strike, this week’s B.C. Catholic newspaper will not be delivered by mail this week.
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Knights – please turn to your section for information on an upcoming conference.
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
JESUS REMAINS WITH US THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT
This portion of John's Gospel comes near the end of the first of four chapters that make up Jesus' long farewell discourse at the Last Supper. This section of chapter 14 actually sums up the themes of the opening of the discourse: the Christian's life is not shaped by Jesus' absence but by God's abiding presence; God's presence overcomes anxiety about God's absence; and the present holds in it the seeds of a fresh future shaped by love, not fear.
These verses also contain a glimpse of some of the other themes of the farewell discourse: Jesus' relationship with the Father and the disciples' relationship to Jesus connect the disciples to the Father as well. Jesus promises to send an Advocate or intercessor who will remind the disciples of everything that Jesus taught them and bring them peace.
Jesus is preparing his disciples in advance for his absence so that they will continue to believe in him and not feel all alone after his return to the Father. After the initial excitement of his Easter appearances, Jesus will remain with his followers in a very different way throughout the centuries.
As our celebration of the Easter season is coming to an end, the liturgy reminds us that Jesus remains with us through the Holy Spirit, who teaches us everything we need to know, reminds us of all that Jesus taught, and brings us peace.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 25
Repose Purita Slacik by Pilar family
Repose Maria Correia by Pat LaBreche
Spec. Intention Thanksgiving Mass by Onyinye Martins
Repose Serafino & Maria Cusano/Fiore & Enza Romano by Angelo Cusano
Tuesday, May 27
Spec. Intention by Onyinye Martins
Repose Sung Bo Wong by Janet Ficocelli & Adrian Brecelj
Repose Ana Hrvatin by Liz Cnadel
Wednesday, May 28
Repose Velia De Cotiis by family
Thursday, May 29
Spec. Intention St. Edmund Parishioners
Saturday, May 31
Spec. Intention Anish Rodrigues and Nileema by Lynn
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
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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