Nov 25/26, 2023 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- Nov 25, 2023
- 7 min read
Solemnity of Christ the King
World Day of Youth
Prayer for the Peace
Lord, come to our aid! Grant us peace, teach us peace; guide our steps in the way of peace. Open our eyes and our hearts and give us the courage to say no to war. Instill in our hearts the courage to take concrete steps to achieve peace. Keep alive within us the flame of hope, so that with patience and perseverance we may opt for dialogue and reconciliation. In this way may peace triumph. Lord God, defuse the violence of our tongues and our hands.
Gracious God, we pray for all people who are suffering from war. May they be held in your loving care and protection and given the strength to endure great suffering and hardship. Transform the hearts and minds of all those who perpetuate violence and oppression. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
This Week in the Church
FIRST FRIDAY is on December 1st – Adoration begins after 9am Mass (no 7:30am Mass that day) followed by Benediction at 6:45pm and Mass at 7pm. Sign-up sheet is at the Church entrance – it would be greatly appreciated if 2-3 people can sign up per time slot.
CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE TICKETS – are available at parish office and after all Masses starting next weekend
2023/2024 SUNDAY MISSALS are available after all Masses this weekend & next and also from the Parish Office – cost is $5.00 each
CWL COFFEE SUNDAY & BAKE SALE is after all Masses this Sunday, November 26th. Baking donations will be gratefully received prior to the Masses. Please allow the CWL to price your baked goods.
Our heartfelt condolences to the family & friends Kay Donnelly who went home to God. May they rest in peace in the comfort of the Lord. Funeral Mass is Friday, Dec. 8th @ 11am
FOR NOVEMBER, the month of the Holy Souls, offertory envelopes are available at the Church entrance & on a table in front of Our Lady’s Altar. Also, there is a Book of Life if you wish to make note of your remembered loved ones.
Important Updates
UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. EDMUND’S, SAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES:
SATURDAY, DEC. 2ND ADVENT RETREAT
SATURDAY, DEC. 16TH – CHRISTMAS DINNER
Project Advance : Every gift, regardless of its size, makes a difference. Every gift, regardless of its size, makes a difference. All pledge forms were mailed out; if you receive it and already have given; please disregard and we thank you for your donation.
Please look over information on your pledge form before sending in and make sure it is up to date, make any corrections as needed.
You may also make a donation online here: https://support.rcav.org/project-advance-2023/ Be sure to select St. Edmund's in the parish drop down menu to ensure the excess funds come back to our community.
THE MONTHLY FILIPINO MASS – is on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 6pm
SPECIAL OFFER – go to the Knights of Columbus notices for important information
Announcing the Knights 62nd Annual Charity Appeal - there are great prizes
Reflections
THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN
Today’s Gospel passage is the conclusion of Jesus’ discourse with his disciples. It is about the end of time, the coming of the Son of Man, and the final judgment. We hear this description of the final judgment at the conclusion of our liturgical year, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. In the context of Matthew’s Gospel, this passage might also be read as a conclusion of Matthew’s report on Jesus’ life and ministry; the remaining chapters report the events of Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus describes to his disciples the scene of the judgment of the Son of Man. All the nations will be assembled before him, and he will separate them as a shepherd separates sheep and goats upon their return from the pasture. The judgments made by the Son of Man will be based upon the acts of mercy shown to the least ones—the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the ill, and the imprisoned. Indeed, Jesus, who suffered on the Cross, identifies himself with the least ones.
Recall that last week’s parable of the talents taught us that the gifts that we have been given are intended to be used for the service of others, especially the least among us. Our judgment before God will be based not only on how we have used these gifts and talents, but also on how we have extended ourselves in service to these least ones. Indeed, Jesus tells us that whenever we have served these least ones, we have served Christ himself.
When we read today’s Gospel in the context of the chapters that follow in Matthew’s Gospel, we learn the extent to which Jesus identifies with the least ones. In accepting death on the cross, Jesus shows himself to be one of the hungry, the naked, the ill, and the imprisoned. To accept Jesus is to accept him who suffered and died on the Cross as one of the least ones.
- Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, November 26
· Healing Mass for Yanic Pean by Chantel Pean
· Repose Phil Ingram by Lorne & Helene Brooks
· Repose Curtis Dayton by Roger & Pat Labreche
· Repose Serafino & Maria Cusano/Fiore & Enza Romano by Adelina & Angelo Cusano
· Repose Carmelo Lammoglia by John & Elisa Bueno
Monday, November 27
· Spec. Intention Bernadette Jahn by Barbara Stuart
· Repose Curtis Dayton by Sue Farrell
Tuesday, November 28
· Spec. Intention Liz Wong by Zofia Bronowska
· Repose all Carmelite sisters and immediate family members by Pamela Zauzon, OCDS
· Spec. Intention Hildegard Fercho by Hildegard Fercho
Wednesday, November 29
· Spec. Intention St. Edmund Parishioners
· Repose All Holy Souls by Margaret Patipanakoon & Renata Gervais
Thursday, November 30
· Spec. Intention Ho & Brandon Pham by Rose Wong
· Spec. Intention Helmut Zimmermann by Hildegard Fercho
Friday, December 1
· Spec. Intention Vince Harriott by Barbara Stuart
· Repose Anne Michniewicz by Zofia Bronowska
Saturday, December 2
· Spec. Intention Christine Gallagher by Janet Ficocelli
· Repose Raffaele Cusano by wife Rosa
· Repose Chloe Fedorak by George Fedorak
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
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.
St. Eds Christian Meditation Group
Mondays @ 7 PM
Participation in person: please contact Luis Zunino (lzunino@gzarchitects.com) or at 604-987-8304.
Option to participate via ZOOM: For an introductory conversation, please contact Luis Zunino
School Events
St. Edmund's Elementary School
ST. EDMUND’S SCHOOL PURDY’S FUNDRAISIER
Fall is in the air and Christmas is coming faster than you think. It's time to support St Edmunds Elementary school by eating more chocolate!
Spread the joy this winter season by gifting Purdy's chocolate to your family and friends while at the same time supporting our students!
Customer No: 22052
Once logged in simply click on the 'Shop Online' text at the top of the page.
Please also share this link with your friends, families and co-workers so they too can support St Edmunds Elementary.
Please place your orders by November 27th
Pickup will be on December 11th at St Edmunds Gym
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
OPEN HOUSE - STA's open house is fast approaching - Tuesday, November 28th at 6pm. Please see the poster below for more information.
STA Grad Parents
POINSETTIA ORDERS – please pick up your order on November 30th or December 1st.
Pilgrimage to the Medjugorje Youth Festival & Italy - The STA Alumni Association, in conjunction with STA Campus Ministry, is hosting a Pilgrimage to the Medjugorje Youth Festival and Italy from July 22nd - August 8th, 2024. All STA alumni & their families (18+) are invited to join.
Find more information at: https://www.aquinas.org/alumni
Religious Education
PREP
PREP classes will be held every Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm at St Edmund’s School
Children's Choir Training
Every Saturday at 10am
Altar Server Training
Every Saturday 11-11:30am
Archdiocese Notices & Events
PROJECT ADVANCE 2023
Make a donation online here: https://support.rcav.org/project-advance-2023/
Be sure to select St. Edmund's in the parish drop down menu to ensure the excess funds come back to our community.
Thank you for your generosity!
PRO-LIFE CHRISTMAS CARDS
Will be available to purchase from parish office starting next week (Oct.30 ) during office hours
1 pkg. is $10.00 or 3 pkgs for $25.00
ARCHBISHOP’S DINNER
Parishioners are cordially invited to the 12th Annual Archbishop’s Dinner on Thursday, November 9th at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. This year, proceeds raised will be dedicated by Archbishop Miller towards Honouring Our Workers in the Vineyard which will support the St. Joseph’s Society and the Clergy Care Fund as well as the building of a new convent for the Sisters.
Tables are $1,850 for a table of 10 guests. Parishioners can purchase individual tickets.
To book a table or tables or to purchase individual tickets,
please visit rcav.org/dinner2023 or you could mail the attached order form below or contact Ivana D’Almeida at 604-683—0281 ext. 326 (email idalmeida@racv.org)
LITTLE FLOWER ACADEMY is accepting applications from prospective Grade Eight candidates for the 2024-2025 school year. All students wishing to apply must sit the ENTRANCE EXAM on Saturday, December 2, 2023. For more information and online application, please visit our website (www.lfabc.org) or contact Kathi Wilson, Registrar at wilsonk@lfabc.org or 604-738-9016 ext. 114.
AQUINAS INSTITUTE
Invites everyone to a Highly Spiritual Marian Pilgrimage with Fr. Mario Fernandes, OCD on Dec. 1-2-3, 2023 in Oregon and Washington.
Price: CDN $650.00 pp
For details, contact: info@aquinasinstitute.ca
CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS VANCOUVER ARCHDIOCESE
Invite you to be a part of their upcoming Catholic Educators Conference that will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, BC. The event promises to be a fantastic platform for showcasing and promoting your products and services to a diverse and engaged audience.
Here’s why you won’t want to miss this opportunity:
• Exposure: With the Catholic Educators Conference set to attract a large crowd of over 1500 attendees, your brand will gain maximum exposure
• Networking: Connect with our 46 schools, potential clients, and fellow vendors to establish valuable business connections
• Promotion: Benefit from our extensive marketing efforts that will promote your presence before, during and after the event
• Innovation: Showcase your latest products and innovations to a captivated audience
For more information on how to become a vendor and sponsor of the event, please visit the following link: https://cisva.regfox.com/cec2024
Don’t miss the chance to be a part of something truly special and grand. Your presence at the 2024 Catholic Educators Conference will be a highlight, and we can’t wait to have you on board!
Special Gifts
Remember a loved one with a special gift
The remembrance can be for an anniversary, a birthday, in thanksgiving or to remember our deceased loved ones. Stop by the Parish Office to arrange to have the Bread and Wine, Flowers, Altar Candles and/or Sanctuary Lamp donated for someone you love. All donations are for one week. Altar Flowers - $30 Bread & Wine - $25 Altar Candles - $20 Sanctuary Lamp - $20 Masses - $10 (per Mass) Please contact the Parish Office.
Financial Updates
Remember St. Edmund's in your Will
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.
You pray best when the mirror of your soul is empty of every image except the image of the invisible Father. This image is the Wisdom of the Father, the Word of the Father… the Glory of the Father. – Thomas Merton
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