May 31, 2025 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- 2 days ago
- 9 min read
The Ascension of the Lord
Important Updates
Online Giving
Make a weekly, or one-time donation to the St. Edmund's Parish collection.
Updates
Parish News
Project Advance launches this weekend. Please pick up a pamphlet at the Church entrance
The Filipino Mass is this Sunday at 6pm
Come join us in the Centennial Room as we celebrate Father Steny’s birthday on Wednesday June 4 after the 9am Mass. Coffee and cake hosted by CWL and Legion of Mary
First Friday is on June 6th with Adoration beginning after the 9am Mass followed by Benediction at 6:45pm and Mass at 7pm. Please sign up.
The Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast is on June 8th after the 8am & 9:30am Masses. Please join us in the Parish Hall for good food & good company.
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.
To stay connected, you can:
Pick-up your print copy at the parish
Sign up for free digital access and email updates: bccatholic.ca/subscribe
Read the digital edition: digital.bccatholic.ca
Knights – please turn to your section for information on an upcoming conference.
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 Continues to help us
Today is our liturgical celebration of the Ascension of the Lord, when Jesus was taken to heaven on the 40th day after Easter. In Cycle C, our Gospel is taken from the conclusion of the Gospel of Luke.
There are similarities in the reports of Jesus' Ascension found in the Synoptic Gospels—Mark, Matthew, and Luke. In each account, Jesus assigns his disciples the task of proclaiming the Gospel to the entire world. There are also notable distinctions. In the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, the disciples are sent by Jesus to baptize as well as to preach. In Luke's Gospel, however, this commission to baptize is absent. Instead, Jesus directs the disciples to return to Jerusalem to await the fulfillment of his promise to send them the Holy Spirit. Curiously, only Mark and Luke actually report Jesus' Ascension into heaven. Matthew's Gospel concludes with Jesus' promise to remain with his disciples forever. Only the Gospel of Mark notes that Jesus ascended to sit at the right hand of God. In noting this, Mark teaches that Jesus' Ascension affirms the glory Jesus received from God after his death and Resurrection.
Those who believe in Jesus will be empowered to do what Jesus himself has done. Already in Mark's Gospel, during his ministry, Jesus sent his disciples out to preach, to heal, and to drive out unclean spirits. Now, they are sent again to do these things and more. From his place with God in heaven, Jesus helped his disciples, and he continues to help us as we try to live as his followers.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, June 1
Repose Raffaele Cusano by Rosa Cusano
Repose Yanic Pean by Chantel Pean
Repose Elisa Krajicek-Veritti by Stevenson family
Repose Joseph Petrvalsky by wife Emilia
Tuesday, June 3
Repose Fred & Jean Winstanley by daughter Sue
Wednesday, June 4
Special Intention Father Steny by Zofia Bronowska
Special Intention Father Steny by Sue Farrell
Special Intention Father Steny by Legion of Mary
Thursday, June 5
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Friday, June 6
Spec. Intention Katrine Harriott by Barbara Stuart
Saturday, June 7
Spec. Intention Kyle Jahn by Barbara Stuart
Spec. Intention Christina Gallagher/House of Prayer by Janet Ficocelli
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
The School is organizing a barbeque on June 13th – all are welcome
Congratulations to the Grade 7 students as they graduate on June 17th
The School Farewell Mass is on June 26th
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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