Nov 1, 2025 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- Oct 31
- 8 min read
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Important Updates
Online Giving
Make a weekly, or one-time donation to the St. Edmund's Parish collection.
Mass Times
Weekend - Saturday at 4:30 pm (Anticipated Mass); Sundays at 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am
Weekday - Monday to Friday at 7:30 am and 9 am; Saturdays at 9 am
Confessions - Tuesday to Friday after 9 am Mass; Saturdays from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm
Morning Prayer - Monday to Saturday 8:40 am
Adoration chapel - 10am to 12pm (noon).
Updates
Parish News
We invite all the children to dress up like “Little Saints” and come for the 11am Mass on November 2nd. A small treat will be distributed to the children. There are so many choices, below are some ideas:
St. George– Dragon slaying saint. If you want to wear armor, but not wings or a crown, this is a good choice.
St. Michael– Archangel. Wear armour, carry a sword, some wings and sandals would be needed.
St. Gabriel– Archangel. Carry a horn.
St. Raphael– Archangel. Carry a fish.
Saint Teresa of Avila– Carmelite order, brown robes. Doctor of the church, so carry a book and a feather.
Saint Scholastica– Carry a crucifix.
Saint Faustina– Carry a picture of the Divine Mercy image
Saint Katherine Drexel– Wear a big crucifix necklace.
Saint Margaret Mary– Carry a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
DON’T FORGET TO TURN CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR SATURDAY NIGHT (NOV. 1) AS WE BEGIN PACIFIC STANDARD TIME
TO ACCESS THE PARISH OFFICE – PLEASE CALL 604-988-3211 (during office hours 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm)
THE ALL SOULS BOOK OF LIFE with envelopes is available for you to enter your loved ones’ names during this special, Holy time.
CWL Bake sale & KofC Pancake Breakfast Schedule
KofC Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, Nov 9th, 2025
CWL Coffee Sunday & Bake Sale: Sunday, Nov 30th, 2025
KofC Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, Dec 14th, 2025
STA 36TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR – Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10am - 4pm See flyer below for details
MASS TIMES DURING PRIEST STUDY DAYS:
TUESDAY, NOV. 18th to FRIDAY, NOV. 21st @ 7:30AM
FIRST FRIDAY is on November 7th – Adoration begins after 9 am Mass (no 7:30 am Mass that day) followed by Benediction at 6:45 pm and Mass at 7 pm. Please sign up – it would be greatly appreciated if there were 2-3 people per time slot.
THE MASS FOR DECEASED BISHOPS, CLERGY AND CONSECRATED MEN AND WOMEN - The annual Mass for deceased bishops, clergy and consecrated men and women will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Wednesday, November 5 at 12:10 pm. All parishioners are most welcome to attend this special Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Smith and concelebrated by the priests of the Archdiocese. Remember kindly in your prayers during the month of November those who have laboured for the Church in Vancouver and pray that the Lord will send more dedicated men and women to continue their ministry.
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the 11am Mass will be for all students & parents of our School. All parents & students are requested to attend.
Your health and spiritual well-being are important to us. We are committed to making Sacraments accessible and welcoming for all.
The Adoration Chapel is open from 10am to 12pm (noon).
The Filipino Mass is on November 2nd at 6pm.
Christian Meditation Group meets in person on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm.
CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER – once again we will have our Christmas Tree fundraiser; cost for each tree is $400.00; ask around if your friends or family would like to sponsor a tree.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – SAT. DEC. 13TH AFTER 5:30PM IS OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER – watch bulletin for more details to come
NORTHSHORE PRO- LIFE CHRISTMAS CARD SALES – will take place at the following events – cost - $10 for pkg of 10 cards & 3 packs for $25
Kearney Funeral Services invites you to the 8th Annual Memorial Mass. Please join the Kearney Funeral Services team in honouring your loved one and all those that have passed away this last year, at this special Mass that will be celebrated at:
Our Lady of Sorrows Church 555 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC.
Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Please RSVP by e-mailing us at burnaby@kearneyfs.com or
Call 604 299-6889 (Monday through Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
As we will be offering refreshments in the Parish Hall.
Reflections
GOD HAS VISITED HIS PEOPLE
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus and his disciples are approaching the city of Naim when they come upon a large funeral procession. The only son of a widow is being carried out. Jesus, filled with pity for the grieving mother, tells her not to weep. He then touches the coffin and tells the young man to arise. With that, the dead man gets up and starts speaking. The crowd, amazed at what they have just witnessed, praise God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen in our midst” and “God has visited his people.”
This is reminiscent of what we hear in today’s First Reading from 1 Kings when the prophet Elijah raised from the dead the only son of a widow. The woman’s response is recognition of Elijah as a prophet, a man of God: “It is truly the word of the LORD that you speak.”
For all these people, at this point in time, Jesus is a great prophet doing wonders and speaking in the name of God. Even John the Baptist sent his followers to listen to Jesus and report back to him. John’s question was: “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” (Luke 7:19) The time for the full revelation of Jesus’ person and his mission is yet to come.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, November 2
Repose Cherryl Anne & Dean Anthony Joseph by Dufie Joseph
Repose Charlie Kirk by Dufie Joseph
Repose Souls of All Deceased Family Members by Maria & Domenico Maglieri
Repose Antonio Testa by wife Lucia & family
Repose Lammoglia, Dizon, Bueno & Glaiser families/Mercedes H. Centenio & Cari Simons by Elisa & John Bueno
Repose Souls of All Deceased Family Members by Lucia Testa & family
Spec. Intention Patti Calindas
Tuesday, November 4
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Wednesday, November 5
Repose Sister Mary Louise by Liz Wong
Thursday, November 6
Spec. Intention Dylan Teng by Liz Wong
Friday, November 7
First Friday
Saturday, November 8
Repose Souls of All Deceased D’Aquila Family Members by Maria & Domenico Maglieri
Thanksgiving for Jericho from Mom
Parish Events
CWL 2nd Thursday of each month @ 7 PM
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
St. Eds Christian Meditation Group
The St Edmund's Parish unit of the 'World Community for Christian Meditation' (WCCM) has 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
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 832 0552 4810
Passcode: 965923
School Events
St. Edmunds Elementary School
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
We launch our new online store with something for everyone. The online store contains a variety of wearables, athletic and non-athletic bags, and more. Click here to view the store.
The order period for pickup from the STA school store on the 2nd floor between December 10-18, or sent directly to your home. The next launch period will be Spring 2026. Looking for specific Alumni merch? Let us know here and we'll be sure to include it with our Spring edition.
St Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is pleased to advise that the application window for the 2026-2027 school year (grade 8-12) is open. It will remain open until Friday, December 5, 2025.
All are welcome to apply for incoming grades 8 through 12. Please complete the application process on the Admissions tab of the school's website.
STA looks forward to receiving your child's application for the upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Donovan at cdonovan@aquinas.org, the Office Manager at STA.
Religious Education
Children's Choir is every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month; practices @10am & Mass @ 11am
Altar Servers’ Training - Every Saturday 11-11:30am
PREP REGISTRATION - classes are in St. Edmund’s School and held every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Any questions can be sent to prepatsteds@shaw.ca
Archdiocese Notices & Events
JUBILEE YEAR 2025
Learn more about this special year, stay updated with the latest news, and explore how you can participate at rcav.org/jubilee.
Upcoming Marriage & Family Events
Monthly (First Saturday of the month) | Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
VOCATION LIVE-IN on the weekend of November 15 - 16 at the Seminary of Christ the King in Mission, BC. Anyone wishing to enter the Seminary in the next couple of years is welcome. For more information phone 604-826-8975 or email rector.minors@sck.ca
Financials
Remember St. Edmund's in your Will
Remember St. Edmund's in your Will - Gifts for Tomorrow
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.
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 as they begin their married life together
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