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Flame of Love Rosary Friday, Nov. 15th 4:00pm in

the chapel.

Knights of Columbus Pasta Night Friday, Nov. 15th

5:30 pm, in the hall

Do you know how to pray? Last session. Nov. 18th

Introduction to Divine Mercy

“Some Saducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, came forward and put this question to Jesus

…” In this Sunday’s Gospel, the Saducees avoid their real question. Is there a resurrection from the dead or not? Rather than ask this question point blank, the Saducees try to prove their point through a roundabout, unrealistic scenario. Jesus cuts straight to the question behind the question, citing Scripture passages relating to the resurrection. The Saducees are trying to trick Jesus. While we may not intend to stump God, our doubts and questions may have more in common with the Saducees than we care to admit. Doubts are part and parcel of life in a fallen world. Still, there are different ways we can word our doubts to ourselves, God, and others. When we’re struggling, truly struggling, about some article of faith, do we admit it? Or do we cloak it with other, obtuse questions to hide the nature of our concern? Have you considered leaving the Church over the hypocrisy of some of her members and leaders? Perhaps the real question is: “How can a place blessed by God and instituted by Christ have this evil in it? Can I reconcile with the concept that an institution has an admixture of good and bad? What do I expect from others, from myself? What responsibility do I have to try and remedy evil in an institution I’m part of?” Perhaps you’ve wondered about the nature of romantic love, and if God is love, does He really care so much about the details of this particular scenario? Perhaps the real question is: “Can my mind wrap around the concept of a God whose law seems — on the surface, in this situation — to make people unhappy? What is the relationship between the moral law and human flourishing?” These aren’t easy questions, but they are more honest ones. This week, don’t be afraid of your deeper questions! Bring them to God, to someone you trust, and to yourself.

The November 3rd offertory was $18,599.00 for an average of $16,859.75. Thank you for

all your support of our parish!

Keep forgetting your envelope or lost it??

Couldn’t make it to Mass?

St. Edward’s offers online

giving through your EFT - Electronic Funds Transfer or by Credit Card. It is

a fast and easy way to make your donations to support your parish. Please visit our website and

click on ONLINE GIVING or contact Luanne Hogan in the parish office to set up your

weekly/monthly donations. 203-746-2200 x.11

PASTOR Rev. Nick Cirillo 203-746-2200, x.16 Frnick@saintedwardchurch.org DEACON Patrick Shevlin pshevlin@saintedwardchurch.org

OFFICE MANAGER/CALENDAR Luanne Hogan 203-746-2200, x.11, lhogan@saintedwardchurch.org FRONT DESK/SAFE ENVIRONMENT Eileen Burke 203-746-2200, eburke@saintedwardchurch.org FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Kathryn LaRegina 203-746-4270, x.20, klaregina@saintedwardchurch.org ADULT EDUCATION Carol Zinser 203-746-2200, x.24, czinser@saintedwardchurch.org MUSIC AND LITURGY DIRECTOR Dan Kean 203-746-2200 x.28, dkean@saintedwardchurch.org BULLETIN, CENSUS, ENVELOPES, F.F. BILLING, TAX LTRS, WEBSITE, LITURGY SCHEDULE Debra Tomasetti 203-746-2200 x.14, dtomasetti@saintedwardchurch.org YOUTH GROUP Victoria Vas 203-746-2200, sryouth@saintedwardchurch.org INDIVIDUAL,COUPLE & FAMILY COUNSELOR Dr. Daniel Joynt, Ph.D. djoynt@aol.com 860-354-9164 or 203-746-2200, x.21 LAY LEADERSHIP Trustee (s) - Arlene Callahan - 203-312-0918 & Peter Greco - 203-885-0594 LAY LEADERSHIP Finance -Bill Rilley - 203-313-4378 PRAYER LINE 203-746-2200 x. 17. ParishOffice@saintedwardchurch.org DANBURY HOSPITAL DEPT OF SPIRITUAL CARE - 203-739-7885

Jesus said to his disciples: “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Lk 12:34

Joe Jennifer

Gene Noah Santiago

Rosemary Dan Kerbawy Eddie Nielsen

Loriana Kelly Raines

Pat Argentina Kate Elizabeth Thorne Mary Baske

Walter Leon Ryan McGlinchey

Jenny Cal M Tom S

Terry Barbara

Margery Nodine Thelma Shawn

Jaye Anderson Jane

Brian Donna Sydney

John Sue Monaghan Greg Steve Laura Vinnie Rudy Hanna Maddie Angelo F. Tina Stephen Maria Carl Catalanotto David Pat Szlachelka Scott Blanchard The DeLeo Family Allison Snelling Charles Ruthford Rebecca Karen Glenn Forrest Julie Trinity Smith Jeanne Mullaney Anthony Altieri Taya Transue Nicole B. Sydney

Ryan Mann Wayne

Ray Ben

Ryan Kathie

Sara Brough Michael Keenan

Jim Nielsen Jr. Flo Pellegrini

Chuck Rob

Warren Walters Ian Sunden Melissa Ortiz

Susan Olivo Anne Savino

Marvin Nash Olga C

Maggie Caroline Mancuso

Michael Skrobeck Alex T.

Ann Marie C. Maria Soares

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If you, or are a loved one is sick and would like to be on our

prayer list please contact the parish office at 203-746-2200.

Thank you!

Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Raymande Galati requested by Patricia Sicurelli

-Carapezza. Chapel Lamp will burn for Ted Kehle requested by The Family.

MONDAY, November 11, 2019

7:30 AM Theresa, Joe & Tommy Genovesi

9:00 AM Tom Corbett R/B The Griffin Family

TUESDAY, November 12, 2019

7:30 AM Ron Lyons

9:00 AM Bob Dugan R/B Jeannie Demko

WEDNESDAY, November 13, 2019

7:30 AM Marge Jano R/B Mary Cummins

9:00 AM Jim McKeon R/B The Family

THURSDAY, November 14, 2019 7:30 AM Helen & Frank Byrne and deceased members of the Cleary Family

9:00 AM Bob Dugan R/B Elizabeth & Dominic Ricci

FRIDAY, November 15, 2019

7:30 AM Marilyn Albertson R/B Linda & Charlie Ruthford

9:00 AM Bob Weber R/B Antoinette DiBuono

SATURDAY, November 16, 2019

4:00 PM Mary Bednarski R/B Her Daughters

5:30 PM Russ Butera R/B Bill & JoAnn Mihal

SUNDAY, November 17, 2019

7:30 AM Helen & Frank Byrne and deceased members of the Cleary Family

9:00 AM Olive Herring R/B The Tomaino Family

11:00 AM Jeannette Sweeney R/B The Commission on Aging

5:15 PM Mary & Bill Mihal R/B Bill & JoAnn Mihal

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK: SUNDAY, NOIVEMBER 17, 2019

33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

READING 1: MAL 3:19-20A READING 2: 2 THES 3:7-12

GOSPEL: LK 21:5-19

Monday to Friday

7:30 & 9:00 daily Mass

Saturday Vigils- 4:00 and 5:30 pm

Sundays-7:30, 9:00, 11:00am & 5:15pm

Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Closed daily for lunch from 12:00-1:00

Fridays 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Closed Saturdays

Our God is a God of the living. In God, there is no death. While life certainly presents hardships and has its measure of suffering, God does not promise anyone, not even his own Son, a way around it. What He does promise is His abiding, all-sustaining presence as a source of courage and hope so that we can more gracefully and purposefully endure it. Our faith in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ reminds us to carry the hope of resurrection with us in all things. We must never lose sight of the fact that we are works in progress and that what we see and experience here is only the beginning of greater marvels to come. This is why people like St. Paul and others of great faith consider their sufferings as nothing compared to the glory yet to be revealed.

Michael Venancic & Shannon Simonsen

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HomeFront is a community-based, volunteer-driven home repair program that provides FREE repairs to low-income homeowners, thus

enabling them to remain in their homes with an improved quality of life. St. Edward’s HomeFront takes place the first Saturday of May. This year it

will be May 2nd.

If you feel that you would qualify to be a Home-Front candidate (there are financial parameters) please fill out both sides of the “2020 Homeown-er Application”. Applications can be found on our Website under Family Life/Outreach –HomeFront

or www.Homefrontprogram.org and mail it in. Applications must be postmarked by Friday,

Nov.15th, 2019 to be considered for help within our 2020 season. All requests for assistance will

remain confidential!

During the colder months, please remove your winter gloves at Mass. The Eucharist must be placed

on bare hands in order to receive.

Commission on Aging~

Community Forum

Sat., Nov. 16, 2019,

at the Senior Center,

10:00am-12:00 noon

SENIOR PLANNING FOR

TODAY AND TOMORROW-

A REVIEW OF THE 2019

SENIOR NEEDS SURVEY

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Our prayer shawl group is much more than just prayer shawls. We just shipped out crocheted and knitted scarves for the Operation Gratitude program for our service men and women serving in our military and for veterans.

The next Prayer Shawl meeting is: Sat. Nov. 23rd from 9-11:00 am in CR C. All skill levels are welcome! Please join us! We are always looking for

new members and donations of yarn. Shawls make great gifts, they are tokens of God’s love

and support. Stop in the parish office to look at our selection.

2nd Grade: Sunday, Nov. 17th starts with

the 11:00 Mass and a retreat to follow for

the children from 12:00-2:30pm in the hall.

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Dr. Dan Joynt Ph. D. is a WCSU

Professor and a CT Licensed

Professional Counselor

working with individuals,

couples and families specializing in

Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Stress,

Relationship & Communication issues. He

can be reached either at 860-354-9164 or

by a message to the Parish Office

203-746-2200. There is no cost for a first

session. Special consideration is available

for subsequent services.

What a great resource right

in our parish!!

The Knights will host

a Q&A “Evening

with Fr. Nick” to ask

questions about our faith, our

church or whatever is on your

mind. Open to the parish.

Thurs. Nov. 21st at 7:30pm in the

hall. Light refreshments

will be served.

REMINDER: BP Screenings will no longer be offered after mass. The last weekend

will be Nov. 17, 2019. Please collect your card by Nov. 17th if you would like to keep them. After Nov. 17th all BP cards will be securely shredded and discarded.

Regina Caeli Academy- www.rcahybrid.org. Tutoring Opportunities! We seek tutors in diverse fields, including high school Science, History and Writing. The positions are paid hourly and child care is provided! Requirements include a love of classical learning and an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church. Please send your resume to lfrawley.fcc@rcahybrid.org.

Learn about new ways to approach God in

prayer. Our Monday night session starts at 7:00

in the church, then concludes with a short time

together in the hall, ending at about 8:30 p.m.

Last One!

Nov. 18-Introduction to Divine Mercy

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Fridays of November 15th, 22nd, & 29th

at 4PM in the Chapel of St. Edward You are invited to pray the Flame of Love Rosary

to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the Fridays of

November. For the Flame of Love Rosary, a phrase is

added to the Hail Mary invoking the Flame of Love

as follows: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee.

Blessed are Thou among women, and Blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother

of God, pray for us sinners, spread the effect of

grace of Thy Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Prayer sheets for this special Flame of Love Rosary, will be available. All are Welcome. Please

bring your rosary.

Saturday Mornings- 8:00am- Miraculous Medal Novena/Chapel

Saturday Mornings-9:00am- Rosary Prayer Group/Chapel

Mondays-5:30pm - Intercessory Prayer Group/CR A

Tuesday Mornings 9:30am- Glory Gathering/Cry Room

Tuesdays-7:00pm- Awakening Prayer Group/Cry Rm

Please return by Nov. 24th.

Our Christmas Gift Drive helps 8 local

agencies and provides gifts to over 380

people. Our generosity as parishioners gives

those in need gifts during the holidays. What

better way to show our love for one another

as Jesus has taught us to do.

Gift tags labeled with gift requests will

be made available to parishioners NEXT

weekend 11/16 & 11/17 in the gathering space.

We ask that you only take a tag if you can

commit to buying the requested gift. These

are gift requests for individual people so if

you don’t return your gift/tag that person

doesn't receive one.

Gift collection will start immediately and

continue through December 1st. Drop your

gifts off to CR B. Please help support a great

cause and bring happiness to those less

fortunate than us.

Monday, November 11, 2019

9:30 AM Terrific Twos Session 1/Hall

11:15 AM Terrific Twos Session 2/Hall

3:00 PM Grade 6 FF/Rooms 1-9, Church

7:00 PM Special Ed Support Workshop/Hall

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

9:00 AM Glory Gatherings/Cry Room

3:00 PM Cherub/Children's/Youth Choir/Church

6:30 PM AA Meeting/Hall

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

9:30 AM Terrific Twos Session 1/Hall

9:30 AM Terrific Twos Session 2/Hall

2:00 PM Adult Ed/Catholicism/CR A

7:00 PM Adult Ed/Genesis to Jesus/Hall

7:00 PM Adult Choir/Church

Thursday, November 14, 2019 Cont...

6:30 PM Knights of Columbus/Business Meeting/Hall

7:30 PM Contemporary Choir/CR A

Friday, November 15, 2019

9:30 AM Terrific Twos Session 1/Hall (snow date)

10:00 AM Abilities Beyond Disabilities/Hall

11:15 AM Terrific Twos Session 2/Hall (snow date)

4:00 PM Flame of Love Rosary/Chapel

5:30 PM Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner/Hall

6:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal/Church

Saturday, November 16, 2019

7:30 AM The Men of St. Edward's Fellowship/Hall

8:00 AM Miraculous Medal Novena/Chapel

9:00 AM Rosary Prayer Group/Chapel

1:30 PM Wedding/Church

5:00 PM Liturgical Minister Training/Hall

Sunday, November 17, 2019

10:00 AM Special Needs Class/CR C

11:00 AM 2nd Grade Retreat Mass/Retreat 12-2:30/Hall

Thursday, November 14, 2019

9:15 AM Making Music Praying Twice/MR 1

9:30 AM Rosary Hill Sewing Group/Hall