Oct 25, 2025 - Sunday Bulletin
- Leslie Mendonca
- Oct 24
- 6 min read
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
We invite all the children to dress up like “Little Saints” and come for the 11am Mass on November 2nd. A small treat will be distributed to the children. There are so many choices, below are some ideas:
St. George– Dragon slaying saint. If you want to wear armor, but not wings or a crown, this is a good choice.
St. Michael– Archangel. Wear armour, carry a sword, some wings and sandals would be needed.
St. Gabriel– Archangel. Carry a horn.
St. Raphael– Archangel. Carry a fish.
Saint Teresa of Avila– Carmelite order, brown robes. Doctor of the church, so carry a book and a feather.
Saint Scholastica– Carry a crucifix.
Saint Faustina– Carry a picture of the Divine Mercy image
Saint Katherine Drexel– Wear a big crucifix necklace.
Saint Margaret Mary– Carry a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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.
CWL Bake sale & KofC Pancake Breakfast Schedule
CWL Coffee Sunday & Bake Sale: Sunday, Oct 26th, 2025
KofC Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, Nov 9th, 2025
CWL Coffee Sunday & Bake Sale: Sunday, Nov 30th, 2025
KofC Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, Dec 14th, 2025
STA 36TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR – Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10am - 4pm See flyer below for details
MASS TIMES DURING PRIEST STUDY DAYS:
TUESDAY, NOV. 18th to FRIDAY, NOV. 21st @ 7:30AM
David Adrian Matheson has been called home to our Heavenly Father. Our condolences to his family and friends. The Funeral Mass is on Tuesday, October 28th @11am here at St. Edmund’s
THE MASS FOR DECEASED BISHOPS, CLERGY AND CONSECRATED MEN AND WOMEN - The annual Mass for deceased bishops, clergy and consecrated men and women will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Wednesday, November 5 at 12:10 pm. All parishioners are most welcome to attend this special Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Smith and concelebrated by the priests of the Archdiocese. Remember kindly in your prayers during the month of November those who have laboured for the Church in Vancouver and pray that the Lord will send more dedicated men and women to continue their ministry.
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 November 2nd at 6pm.
Christian Meditation Group meets in person on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm.
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
REMEMBER OUR NEED FOR GOD
The second parable that Jesus tells in Luke 18 addresses attitude in prayer. In contrasting the prayer of the Pharisee with the prayer of the tax collector, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray in humility before God. Jesus again surprises his listeners by showing the tax collector as the example of faith, rather than the Pharisee. Remember that Pharisees were members of a sect of Judaism active in Jesus' time. They taught an oral interpretation of the Law of Moses as the basis for Jewish piety. If anyone would be a model for prayer, a Pharisee was a likely candidate. In contrast, Jesus offers the tax collector as a model for prayer. Tax collectors were collaborators with the Roman authorities in a system that allowed the tax collectors to line their own pockets by charging in excess of the defined taxes. Yet, in this parable, Jesus offers the humility of the tax collector as a model for the prayer of a disciple. The parable reminds us that when we pray, we must remember our need for God in our lives. If we are too full of ourselves, there is too little room for God's grace to work in us.
~ Loyola Press
Mass Intentions
Sunday, October 26
Repose Jose Sina by Bernardina Tupaz
Repose Antonio Martino, John T. Lammoglia & Gabriel Guerrero by John & Elisa Bueno
Repose Serafino & Maria Cusano/Fiore & Enza Romano by Angelo Cusano
Repose Mr. & Mrs. Peter Javier by Cloma family
Monday, October 27
Spec. Intention Amelia W. by Pauline Wilski
Tuesday, October 28
Spec. Intention Nellie Powers (OCDS) by Catherine Kartemans
Repose Caridad Mendoza by daughter Erneida & Joel
Wednesday, October 29
Repose Rudy Diaz by Marge Patipatanakoon
Repose Sister Mary Louise by Liz Wong
Thursday, October30
Spec. Intention St. Edmund Parishioners
Friday, October 31
Spec. Intention Adrian Brecelj by Mum (Janet Ficocelli)
Saturday, November 1
Spec. Intention Christina Gallagher/House of Prayer by Janet Ficocelli
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.
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
VOCATION LIVE-IN on the weekend of November 15 - 16 at the Seminary of Christ the King in Mission, BC. Anyone wishing to enter the Seminary in the next couple of years is welcome. For more information phone 604-826-8975 or email rector.minors@sck.ca
Financials
Remember St. Edmund's in your Will
Bread & Wine
For the week of October 25 to October 31
Repose of the Souls of All My Sisters
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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