Nov 15, 2025 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- Nov 15
- 7 min read
Feast of St. Edmund
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
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.
NOTICE TO KNIGHTS – Your General Meeting is on November 27th in the Centennial Room starting at 7pm
CWL Bake sale & KofC Pancake Breakfast Schedule
CWL Coffee Sunday & Bake Sale: Sunday, Nov 30th, 2025
KofC Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, Dec 14th, 2025
MASS TIMES DURING PRIEST STUDY DAYS:
TUESDAY, NOV. 18th to FRIDAY, NOV. 21st @ 7:30AM
(No confessions)
FOOD DRIVE: We are collecting 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.
SUNDAY MISSALS – 2025/2026 Sunday Missals will go on sale next weekend. Cost is $5.00 each. Don’t leave until last minute as we have limited supply
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 the first Sunday of the month 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 4:30PM MASS IS OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER – tickets are on sale starting this weekend – Adults $40.00 each & children 6-12 $25.00 each. Informational poster follows these notices.
NORTHSHORE PRO- LIFE CHRISTMAS CARD SALES – will take place at the following events – cost - $10 for pkg of 10 cards & 3 packs for $25
Reflections
FOLLOWING HIS EXAMPLE
In the context of Luke, today's Gospel appears near the end of Jesus' teaching in Jerusalem, just prior to the events that will lead to his crucifixion. His warnings and predictions are ominous but can be read in many ways.
To those who first heard Luke's Gospel, those may have been words of encouragement. The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans was history (70 A.D.); Luke's Gospel, Catholic scholars propose, was written between 80 and 90 A.D. His audience was probably Gentile Christians. Luke here tries to interpret the fall of Jerusalem for them and to locate it in God's plans for humankind (salvation history). At the same time, Luke is suggesting to his audience that there will be a considerable elapse of time before Jesus' final coming. Luke's listeners have likely seen much upheaval and are anxious to know if these are the signs of Jesus' coming. Luke is urging greater patience.
In the second part of today's Gospel, Jesus warns that his followers will face persecution for their beliefs. Luke presents persecution as an opportunity for the followers of Jesus for “It will lead to your giving testimony” (Luke 21:13). In persecution God's wisdom and power will be shown in the example of followers of Jesus. Perseverance in the face of persecution will lead to their salvation.
Here Jesus is assuring his followers that God is present to all believers, even in times of trouble. Ultimately, Jesus will witness to this with his own death. As disciples of Jesus, we try to follow his example, trusting in God's mercy and protection, even when we are facing difficulties.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, November 16
Repose of Mills family by Jane Richmond
Repose Peter Wall by Jessica Bryant
Thanksgiving for new job – Emelyn Dal
Monday, November 17
Spec. Intention Jovita Ramirez by Zofia Bronowska
Repose Curtis Dayton by wife Marie
Tuesday, November 18
Spec. Intention for all Priests at Study week by Lynn
Wednesday, November 19
Repose Sister Mary Louise by Liz Wong
Thursday, November 20
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Friday, November 21
Spec. Intention Anna Luptakova by Barbara Stuart
Saturday, November 22
Repose Fred Winstanley by daughter Sue
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
Annual Open House is Tuesday December 2 starting at 6pm. We wish to extend an invitation for you to attend the annual event.
If you are interested in attending, could you please RSVP by November 23.
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
7TH ANNUAL DATE NIGHT: SATURDAY, NOV. 22ND – 6:30pm – 9pm
All Saints Parish, Coquitlam
Cost: $45.00 per couple
This is open to all married couples and is also a good opportunity for mentor and mentee couples to join us for a joy-filled dinner of celebration and encouragement
To register and learn more, go to: https://beholdvancouver.org/events/date-night
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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