Nov 9/10, 2024 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- Nov 9, 2024
- 9 min read
Updated: Nov 9, 2024
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Important Updates
KNIGHTS’ PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Come for delicious food & great company after 8 & 9:30am Masses this Sunday the 10th.
The Church devotes the month of November to pray for the deceased members of our family and friends. The Book of Life and Mass Envelopes are available in front of Mother Mary’s Altar
Heartfelt thanks to everyone for your donations. We are continuing to collect 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.
CWL 100TH ANNIVERSARY - Please join St. Edmunds CWL at a special Mass, on November 30th @ 11:00 a.m. in celebration of their 100th year anniversary of their induction into the Archdiocese. There will be a reception of a light lunch & cupcakes held after in the church's basement.
ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES:
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4TH @ 9:30 AM – St. Edmund’s School
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11TH – 7-8:30 PM – St. Pius
THURSDAY, DEC. 12TH – 7-8:30 PM – St. Edmund’s
FRIDAY, DEC. 13TH – 9am – Noon – STA
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18TH – 10-30 am – 12:30 pm – St. Stephen’s
THURSDAY, DEC. 19TH – 7-8:30 am – Christ the Redeemer
MASS TIMES DURING PRIEST STUDY DAYS
TUESDAY, NOV. 12th WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13th & FRIDAY, NOV. 15th @ 9AM
THURSDAY, NOV. 14th @ 7:30AM
ST. EDMUND'S CHRISTMAS DINNER & CHRISTMAS TREE DISPLAYS is on Saturday December 14 @ 6pm. Tickets are available after all Masses starting next weekend.
Prices are Adults - $40
Children aged 6 to 12 - $20.
Children under 5 are admitted free. Reserved seating is being offered.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP meets in person on the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm.
THE FILIPINO MASS is on the 1st Sunday of the month at 6pm.
Special Notes
CWL BOTTLE, CAN DRIVE FUNDRAISER is ongoing. CWL has an account with Return It Express. You can take your bottles, cans, tetra packs, milk, plant-based beverage containers to any Return-It location. Instructions are as follows:
Place unsorted bottles in a clear plastic bag(s)
Print off sticker @ Kiosk – Use phone # 778-996-3407
Text code RVCA TO 778-400-5253
To open the door, touch the keypad with your finger or the back of your hand to activate it
Enter the one-time pin code you receive by message. The one-time pin will time out in a few minutes. Repeat if it has timed out.
The Keypad light will turn green. Open door and drop off bag(s)
North Vancouver Return It Express Locations:
310 Brooksbank Ave. (Mon-Fri 8-4/Sat 8-5/Sun 9-5/closed holidays)
At Superstore 333 Seymour Blvd. (everyday 8-8)
235 Donaghy Ave. (Mon-Sat 8-5/Sun 10-4/closed holidays)
30 Riverside Dr.-North Shore Recycling Depot (Tues-Fri 8-5/Sat., Sun, Holidays 9-5)
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, PLASTIC BAGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CHURCH ENTRANCE
Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the renovation of the Kitchen cabinets, countertops, and flooring in the school gym.
If you are unable to return the bottles yourself, please get in touch with Donna @ 778-996-3407 / dkcolcleugh@gmail.com. Donna will happily pick them up for you and make the deposit.
Please do not drop off bottles at the church or parish office.
This summer, we plan to repair the deck and the staircase leading to the Church and Rectory. Your donations big or small would be appreciated. Envelopes are available at the entrance of the church. Thank you for your generosity.
Reflections
THE ULTIMATE ACT OF GENEROSITY
The context for today’s Gospel continues to be mounting tension between Jesus and the Jewish authorities. Mark reports some of Jesus’ teaching in the Temple area in today’s reading and in the preceding verses not included in our Lectionary sequence. In the first part of today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus warn the crowds not to follow the example of the scribes in seeking honor and attention from others. It is important to recall that Mark indicates that Jesus taught these things while in the vicinity of the Temple in Jerusalem. Mark is setting the stage for Jesus’ passion.
Jesus then observes how Jewish pilgrims are making their contributions to the temple treasury. The Temple in Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship in the time of Jesus. It was expected that observant Jews would make pilgrimages to the Temple to offer prayer and sacrifices. Pilgrims were also expected to make a financial contribution to the temple treasury.
As we would expect to be the case, Jesus observes that those who were rich contributed large sums to the treasury. Those with less means made smaller contributions. A similar situation exists in most of our parishes as well. Jesus calls attention, however, to a poor widow who makes the smallest of contributions—two coins of little value. Jesus upholds the poor widow’s offering for his disciples’ consideration, commending her because her small offering was an act of profound generosity, giving from her livelihood rather than her surplus.
To give from our livelihood is not only an act of generosity, it is also an act of trust in God. We can only give from our need if we trust that God will provide for us. Jesus himself demonstrates the ultimate act of generosity and trust in God as he gives his life for us on the cross.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, November 10
Spec. Intention Peter Husar by Zofia Bronowska
Repose Alfredo Bituin Jr. by Gaskell family
Repose Stuart & Cannon families by Barbra Stuart
Repose Giovanni & Angelamaria Chiarizia by daughter Rosa
Repose All Souls of Maglieri Family by Maria & Domenic Maglieri
Repose Kay Donnelly by Diana Donnelly
Repose Clare Stoker by Elisa & John Bueno
Repose Amala & Danamaria by Amirtha
Monday, November 11
Repose Matt Huet by Zofia Bronowska
Repose of All Who gave their lives for Canada by J. Richmond
Tuesday, November 12
Spec. Intention St. Edmund Parishioners
Spec. Intention Dylan Teng & Andy Xie by Liz Wong
Wednesday, November 13
Repose Matt Huet by Liz Wong
Spec. Intention Marie Dayton by Zofia Bronowska
Thursday, November 14
Spec. Intention Beatification of Mother Eugenia Elisabetta Ravasio by Jan Cymbala
Repose Chris Farrell by Sue Farrell
Friday, November 15
Repose Eugene Martinez by Gaskell family
Repose Carol & Harold Palleson
Repose Paula Wiesinger by Paula Vendargon & family
Saturday, November 16
Repose Rosalina Macuroy by Legion of Mary
Spec. Intention Salida Sumulong by STA Staff & Students
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
The St Edmund's Parish unit of the 'World Community for Christian Meditation' (WCCM) will resume its 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
School Events
St. Edmunds Elementary School
A SWEET DEAL - Stock up on beautiful Christmas gift boxes, classic Purdy’s Favourites, Himalayan Pink Salt Caramels, Sweet Georgia Browns and so much more. All profits will go directly to St Edmunds Elementary Fine Arts Department and to will benefit YOUR child directly. So, satisfy those cravings and get all your Christmas gift-shopping done while supporting a great cause. 😊💜 The deadline to order is end of day December 1st.
What you need:
Campaign number: 22052
Campaign link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1970486-120748
Once orders close, you can collect your delicious treats on December 10 at the St Edmunds Gym - Mahon Street entrance. 📦 Share the love with friends and family who might be interested – it means the world to us! 🌍💖
Religious Education
PREP 2024-2025
PREP REGISTRATION IS OPEN until September 15th. Please complete the registration form and hand it into the Parish Office or leave it in the mailbox to the left of the office entry gate. There are copies at the entrance.
PREP classes are in St. Edmund’s School and begin on September 11, 2024. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Any questions can be sent to prepatsteds@shaw.ca
Children's Choir Training
Practices will be every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month @10am - Masses will be every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month @ 11am
Altar Server Training
Every Saturday 11-11:30 am
Archdiocese Notices & Events
DIVINE MERCY IS COMING TO VANCOUVER!
All are invited to attend the third North American Congress on Mercy, to be held November 15-17 at Good Shepherd Church in Surrey. The Congress brings together world-renowned speakers on the theme, "Divine Mercy and Mary: Our Hope," including Archbishop J. Michael Miller, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your knowledge of and devotion to the Divine Mercy, which Jesus told St. Faustina was "the last hope of salvation" for our world. Great preparation, too, for the upcoming Jubilee Year of Hope! Registration required. Please visit MercyCongress.org to register and for more information.
WEEKEND GETAWAY MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
Friday, Nov 15 to Sunday, Nov 17 - Fairmont Chateau Whistler
We are excited to partner with Family Life Canada to offer weekend getaways to married couples in our Archdiocese! The Weekend Getaway is a marriage conference uniquely designed to enrich your relationship. For most couples, it's a chance to reconnect, re-establish the foundation, and rekindle romance. For others, it's a fresh start. For some, it will be the weekend that saves a marriage. Wherever you're at in your relationship, this retreat is a weekend to remember. Click here to register or learn more.
HIS WAY AT WORK
His Way at Work is an Association reaching out to Catholic business owners to take their business to the next level both professionally and spiritually.
This is a free membership starting with a Consecration Mass - then the door is open to receive sound Catholic formation, high quality video courses, coaching, and an interactive platform to connect with other members. A monthly chapter meeting will follow to share experiences and gather for prayer. Further information can be found here: https://hwaw.com.
This initiative has been endorsed by Archbishop Michael Miller and the Consecration Mass will be held at St. Clare Parish in Coquitlam on Saturday, November 23 at 9:00 am. Register at: hwaw.ticketbud.com
For information please contact: Ethelyn David (604) 889-3842 / mediatrixconferences@gmail.com
or Marco Penado ((604) 728-7467 / marco.penado@talentumhr.ca
LITTLE FLOWER ACADEMY
Accepting applications from prospective Grade Eight candidates for the 2025-2026 school year. All students wishing to apply must sit the ENTRANCE EXAM on Saturday, December 7, 2024. 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.
GOOD NEWS!!!
We have reached our parish goal so now all pledges made will come back to the parish.
You have the option to collect the pledge forms from our parish office or receive a scanned version via email.
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
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 Repose of the Soul of Maria Caridad Campos Mendoza
Our Parish Community is asked to pray for the Special Intention of Erneida & Joel de Guzman
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