Nov 22, 2025 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- 23 hours ago
- 7 min read
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
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).
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Updates
Parish News
CWL Coffee Sunday & Bake Sale: Sunday, Nov 30th, 2025
K of C Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, Dec 7th, 2025
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 are available from parish office. Cost is $5.00 each. We have a limited supply
NOTICE TO KNIGHTS – Your General Meeting is on November 27th in the Centennial Room starting at 7pm.
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.
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.
GLUTEN-FREE COMMUNION AVAILABLE - If you require a gluten-free Communion, please receive communion directly from the priest rather than from a Eucharistic minister. Kindly indicate your need when you come forward.
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). Sign-up is needed on Flock Note. If you are unable to use that method, please contact the Parish Office.
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
WITH EYES OF FAITH
Luke's Gospel has been loaded with surprises: the poor are rich, sinners find salvation, the Kingdom of God is found in our midst. Here we see the greatest surprise of all. We are confronted with the crucified Jesus, whom faith tells us is King and Savior of all. The irony is that the inscription placed on the cross, perhaps in mockery, contains the profoundest of truth. As the leaders jeer, the thief crucified by his side recognizes Jesus as Messiah and King, and finds salvation.
Jesus is King, but not the kind of king we might have imagined or expected. His kingship was hidden from many of his contemporaries, but those who had the eyes of faith were able to see. As modern disciples of Jesus, we, too, struggle at times to recognize Jesus as King. Today's Gospel invites us to make our own judgment. With eyes of faith, we, too, recognize that Jesus, the crucified One, is indeed King and Savior of all.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, November 23
Repose Deodita & Bernad Fernandes
Repose Joe Schweigel by Sue Farrell
Repose Editha Calibo by Maulion & Calibo families
Repose of Souls of all Deceased Priests
Repose Joseph George Petrvalsky by wife Emilia Petrvalsky
Monday, November 24
Repose Peter Kerr by Elizabeth Livingston
Repose Tom Plante by Maria Schaller
Tuesday, November 25
Spec. Intention St Edmund Parishioners
Repose Sung Bo Wong by Janet Ficocelli & Adrian Brecelj
Spec. Intention Bev Watson by Zofia Bronowska
Wednesday, November 26
Repose Eric Durstom by Mount Carmel Community – Brampton
Repose Sister Mary Louise by Liz Wong
Spec. Intention Bev Watson by Natalie Domitter
Thursday, November 27
Spec. Intention Bernadette Jahn by Barbara Stuart
Spec. Intention Father Steny by Liz Wong
Spec. Intention Boris Brecelj by Janet Ficocelli
Repose Joe Schweigel by Janet Ficocelli
Friday, November 28
Spec. Intention Onyinye Martins
Spec. Intention Liz Wong by Zofia Bronowska
Saturday, November 29
Repose Iracio & Maria Cardozo
Repose Piedade & Francis Fernandes
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
An Advent Retreat for Divorced and Separated - God, the Master Weaver invites us to see our lives as part of a divine tapestry. God holds every thread, weaving both His perfect will and His permissive will into a design we often cannot see. Through scriptural examples like Joseph and Jonah, we discover how even our mistakes and detours can become part of something greater when we surrender them to God.
Saturday, November 29 at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Good Shepherd Parish, Surrey
Cost: $25 - All are welcome
Everyone is welcome to attend Holy Trinity CWL’s Christmas Market at Holy Trinity Parish Hall (2725 Lonsdale Ave) on Sunday, Nov. 23rd after the 8:30am & 10:30am Masses. Featuring Christmas baking, ornaments, & much more…
Archbishop's Annual Mass for Life is on Saturday, Dec 13. The event begins with the Rosary at 11:30 am, followed by Mass at 12:10 pm, and reception at 1 pm at Holy Rosary Cathedral. There is No cost, but an RSVP is required in order to help us with catering numbers.
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
2025 North Shore Pro Life Christmas Cards
Now Available!
An Assortment of Traditional Christmas Scenes & Greetings
Pack of Ten Cards & Envelopes for
$10.00 or Three Packs for $25.00
Contact us at Telephone: 604-980-7189
(If no answer, please leave a message.)
Or by email: northshoreprolife@gmail.com
Order Soon, Supplies are Limited!
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
For the Week of November 22 to November 28
Repose of the Souls of all my Sisters
Donated by Nora Gemino
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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