Nov 29, 2025 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- 17 hours ago
- 8 min read
Updated: 7 minutes ago
First Sunday of Advent
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
Our heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of Alma Dreszach who went home to our heavenly Father. May she rest in peace in the comfort of the Lord. Funeral Mass is on Monday, Dec. 1st @ 11am
FIRST FRIDAY is on December 5th – 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.
2026 SUNDAY ENVELOPES are ready; please pick up from parish office.
The Filipino Mass is on December 7th at 6pm.
The knights famous pancake breakfast – will be after the 8 & 9:30am Masses on December 7th.
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.
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 - see the information poster located after these notes.
CWL Christmas Coffee Sunday & Bake Sale is on Sunday, November 30th after all Masses
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.
TO ACCESS THE PARISH OFFICE – PLEASE CALL 604-988-3211 (during office hours 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm) Â
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. Â
Northshore Pro- Life Christmas Card Sales – will take place at the following events – cost - $10 for pkg of 10 cards & 3 packs for $25:
CWLÂ Coffee Sunday & Bake Sale: Sunday, Nov 30th, 2025
K of C Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, Dec 7th, 2025
Reflections
JESUS CALLS US TO BE WATCHFUL AND VIGILANT
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, which is also the first Sunday of a new liturgical year for the Church. It is a time of preparation for the coming of the Lord. In this season, we recall two central elements of our faith: the final coming of the Lord in glory and the incarnation of the Lord in the birth of Jesus. Key themes of the Advent season are watchful waiting, preparation, and justice.
In today's Gospel, we hear Jesus speak about the need for wakefulness, for watchful waiting, for the coming of the Son of Man.
Matthew's Gospel is dated by most scholars after 70 A.D. Most believe that Matthew wrote for a primarily Jewish community, but one that was no longer centered on the Temple in Jerusalem. These were Jewish Christians trying to come to terms with their relationship to Judaism in a new situation: Judaism after the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. There may have been Christians who believed that the events of the world around them gave evidence of the imminent return of the Lord in glory.
The passage from Matthew we read today is rather straightforward. No one knows the precise time of the coming of the Lord in glory, so watchful waiting and vigilance are required. The passage speaks to the uselessness of looking for signs; there will be none. As a thief sneaks in during the night, so will the Lord's coming in glory be.
The question for us as members of the Christian community, then, is how do we prepare for this? Today's passage speaks more about the manner of waiting, rather than the details of the preparation. Jesus compares the vigilance required of Christians to the vigilance of a homeowner who knows the plans of the thief. If one knows that the thief's action is imminent, one remains watchful. As Christians, we know that our Lord is coming even if we cannot know the precise timing. Jesus calls us to be watchful and vigilant, like the homeowner. If we become lax in our Christian living, we may be caught unprepared.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, November 30
Repose Antaon Cardozo
Repose Michelina Tinaburri by daughter Paola Vignone & family
Repose Felice Pistilli by daughter Maria & family
Repose Joseph George Petrvalsky by wife Emilia Petrvalsky
Repose Carmelo Lammoglia by John & Elisa Bueno
Repose Serafino & Maria Cusano/Fiore & Enza Roman by Angelo Cusano
Monday, December 1
Spec. Intention Vince Harriott by Barbara Stuart
Repose Father Luigi Piran by Alfredo & Pia Freschi
Repose Anna Michniewicz
Spec. Intention Amy Orodio by MaribethÂ
Tuesday, December 2
Spec. Intention (condolences) Rosaleen Kerr & family by Elizabeth Livingston
Repose Holy Souls in Purgatory by Liz Wong
Repose Joe Schweigel by Bev Watson
Wednesday, December 3
Repose Frankie Harkins (age 33) by Elizabeth Livingston
Repose Mario Danieli by Alfredo & Pia Freschi
Repose Sister Mary Louise by Liz Wong
Repose Dominic Milia by Terea & Ting
Thursday, December 4
Repose St. Edmund Parishioners
Repose Mineno & Piedado Rebelco
Spec. Intention Margaret Petreny by Zofia Bronowska
Friday, December 5
Spec. Intention Marie Melgarejo by Barbara Stuart
Repose Frances Pinheiro
Saturday, December 6
Spec. Intention Christina Gallagher/House of Prayer by Janet Ficocelli
Repose Joseph & Santana Nunes
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.Â
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. Â
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. Â
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. Â
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 11-11:30amÂ
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
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:Â 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 TomorrowÂ
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.Â
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)Â
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.Â
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 29 to December 5
Repose of the Souls of St. Edmund Parishioners
Donated by Margaret Petreny
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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