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It may sound like a silly question, but most people are introduced to praying as children and
never advance in that area of their life, even into adulthood. As priests in the parish, we
thought that we could offer a few prayer pointers and introductions to help our people
become more comfortable with prayer and perhaps learn about new ways to approach God
in prayer. We decided to offer a series of Monday night sessions that start at 7:00 in the
church, and would then conclude with a short time of fellowship together in the hall ending
at about 8:30 p.m. Here is the schedule:
All sessions are from 7:00-8:30 pm on
Monday Nights in the hall:
Sept 23- Introduction to Prayer
Sept 30- Introduction to the Rosary
Oct 7- Introduction to Meditation
Oct 21- Introduction to Adoration
Oct 28- Introduction to Intercessory Prayer
Nov 4- Introduction to Scriptural Prayer
Nov 18- Introduction to Divine Mercy
The Sept. 8th offertory was $17,759.00 for an average of
$16,080.30. The Sept. 15th offertory was $18,516.00 for an average of $16,301.73 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 [email protected] ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Harry Prieto 203-746-2200 [email protected] DEACON Patrick Shevlin [email protected]
OFFICE MANAGER/CALENDAR Luanne Hogan 203-746-2200, x.11, [email protected] FRONT DESK/SAFE ENVIRONMENT Eileen Burke 203-746-2200, [email protected] FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Kathryn LaRegina 203-746-4270, x.20, [email protected] ADULT EDUCATION Carol Zinser 203-746-2200, x.24, [email protected] MUSIC AND LITURGY DIRECTOR Dan Kean 203-746-2200 x.28, [email protected] BULLETIN, CENSUS, ENVELOPES, F.F. BILLING, TAX LTRS, WEBSITE, LITURGY SCHEDULE Debra Tomasetti 203-746-2200 x.14, [email protected] YOUTH GROUP Victoria Vas 203-746-2200, [email protected] INDIVIDUAL,COUPLE & FAMILY COUNSELOR Dr. Daniel Joynt, Ph.D. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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
Each session is independent, so if you can’t make
one of them, there is not a problem jumping into
another one. The goal is that we start to learn
some of the mechanics of prayer and become
familiar with the ways of finding the presence of
God in our lives. There is no charge for
participation in this program. We only ask that if
you join us for prayer, you join us for fellowship
afterwards in the hall.
Learning about prayer allows us to offer you a gift
that you can tap into for a lifetime. Please join us.
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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
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
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
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 Peter Warwick requested by
Barbara Pember. Chapel Lamp will burn for Ron Lyons.
MONDAY, September 23, 2019
7:30 AM Camillo Santomero R/B The Ford Family
9:00 AM Marcel Belanger R/B The Nash Family
TUESDAY, September 24, 2019
7:30 AM John Kawulicz R/B The Family
9:00 AM Rosalie Menard R/B Elizabeth & Dominic Ricci
WEDNESDAY, September 25, 2019 7:30 AM Helen & Frank Byrne & deceased members of the Cleary Family
9:00 AM Louis Mancuso R/B The D’Amico Family
THURSDAY, September 26, 2019 7:30 AM Paul A. Galimi Sr. R/B Marie Nuccio & Family
9:00 AM Louis Mancuso R/B Mr. & Mrs. James Algozzini
FRIDAY, September 27, 2019
7:30 AM Ron Lyons
9:00 AM James Wilson R/B Ann & Chuck Peters
SATURDAY, September 28, 2019
4:00 PM William Farrell R/B The Family
5:30 PM Rosalie Menard R/B The Chamoures Family
SUNDAY, September 29, 2019
7:30 AM Helen & Frank Byrne & deceased members of the Cleary Family
9:00 AM Patricia Fleischmann R/B Bart Wall & Family
11:00 AM James Carter R/B Joan Draxdorf
5:15 PM Margaret & Joseph Maille R/B The Liner Family
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
READING 1:AM 6:1A, 4-7
READING 2: 1 TM 6:11-16
GOSPEL: LK 16:19-31
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
Marriage: The proper time of
preparation for Marriage is one year prior to
the wedding. Please contact the Parish office as soon as possible.
No Sunday Weddings .~ Baptisms:
1st & 3rd Sundays/ 2nd & 4th Saturdays 12:30pm
Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15-3:45pm
Flu Shot Clinic will be held on Sun. Oct. 13th
from 8:30 - 12:30 in the church hall.
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John Malone & Stephanie Ratty Kevin Ryan & Jacqueline Coughlin
Fall is an excellent time to join our music ministry.
We welcome parishioners of all ages:
Adult Choir: rehearses Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 PM, sings weekly at Sun. 11:00am Mass. Contemporary Choir: rehearses Thursday (Conference Room A),7:30-9 PM, sings weekly at Sat. 4:00pm Mass. Youth Choir (grades 6 and up): rehearses Tuesdays 3-4 PM, sings weekly at Sun. 9:00 Mass. Middle School students can take Bus #15 directly to practice. Children's Choir (grades 3-5): rehearses Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 PM, sings weekly at Sun. 9:00am Mass. Meeting House School students can take Bus #16 directly to practice. Cherub Choir (grades K-2): rehearses Tuesdays, 5-5:30 PM (after Faith Formation), sings once or twice a month at Sun. 9:00 Mass. Cherub choir parents can pre-register their child using the form on our website, www.saintedwardchurch.org, listed under liturgy/music tab. Rehearsals are held the church unless otherwise noted. Questions? Email Dan Kean, [email protected], or call him at 746-2200 ext. #28, or 860-355-9110.
BP Screenings will no longer be offered after mass. The last weekend will be
Nov. 17, 2019. Please collect your cards by Nov. 17th if you would like to keep them. After
Nov. 17th all BP cards will be securely
shredded and discarded.
September 25th - November 3, 2019 - 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign
We invite you to participate in the 40 Days for Life peaceful, prayerful campaign beginning on Wednesday, September 25th and ending on Wednesday, November 3rd. We will be praying for and end to abortion locally in Danbury. For more information about the prayer vigil please contact Jim and Kathy Hedtke at [email protected]. Location: Public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood 44 Main Street Danbury, Connecticut Parking is available on either side of Main Street near the vigil location or at Price Rite, 29 Main Street (across the street from the vigil site). Please use the parking spaces nearest the vigil site and farthest from the Price Rite store entrance.
Join us as we celebrate the 102nd anniversary of
Our Lady of Fatima and the ‘Miracle of the
Sun’. The Program will begin promptly at 12 noon
on Saturday, October 12th in front of the outdoor
statue of Our Lady. Please bring a Rosary and in
case of rain, an umbrella, as we will be outside,
rain or shine. There will be limited seating for
those who are unable to stand for the full
service. Please arrive by 11:45 to ensure parking
and a prompt noon start of this special service.
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church is located at
138 Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield, CT.
Outdoor Rosary Rally at
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish Saturday, October 12th at 12 noon.
The first RCIA meeting will be Sun., October 6th after the 11am mass in Conf. Rm A.
Please contact Deacon Patrick Shevlin at [email protected]
with any questions.
Please pray for those who have
died and have been laid to rest
in the month of AUGUST :
Mary Cocozza, Bob Biasetti,
Mary Foley, Marge Lathrop, Makenna Rose
Early. We also pray for their grieving family.
Mass cards are available in the parish office
for $15.00.
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The next Prayer Shawl meeting is: Sat. Oct. 5th 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- Stop in the parish office to look at our
selection.
If you would like the weekly bulletin emailed to
you go to: www.parishesonline.com
Enter our church name and/or city
Fill out the form with your
name and email and you
will receive a confirmation
email. You are now
enrolled!
Each week the bulletin will be
emailed directly to you!
Let us remember to pray for the children of the parish who are learning to grow in the faith
through the dedication of our religious education program.
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
All classes are held in the church hall
Grade 6-Mon. Sept. 23rd-3:00-5:00pm Grade 2-Tues. Sept. 24th-3:30-5:00pm Grade 5-Wed. Sept. 25th-3:30-5:30pm
Pilgrimage to Lourdes of Litchfield Shrine,
Sunday- October 6th
12:30 pm Departure from St. Edward’s (carpooling)
1:30 pm Arrival at Lourdes Shrine--
We will walk the Stations of the Cross up the hill and
offer prayers for loved ones.
3:00 pm Departure from shrine
4:00 pm Return to St. Edward’s
Please call the Office if you would like to join us,
so that we can organize carpooling.
Calling all men of the parish! It’s time to step up and join us for
the 12th Annual CT Catholic Men’s Conference on October 19 at St. Paul Catholic High School
Bristol, CT (from 8:30- to 4:00PM). This year is going to be
our best year ever! There will be some great speakers and some great activities to help you
grow spiritually as men. This is an opportunity to share your faith with Catholic men from all over
Connecticut, experience powerful worship, go to Confession, and have an all -around great
time! To sign up, please call Otis Shelton at (203) 312 4885, or Don Mallozzi at 203 546
7581. Don’t miss out on this incredible event!
click on St. Edward’s then click
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Compartmentalization or consistency? In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells a strange story of a sneaky, savvy steward that raises questions about our personal virtue. "How much do you owe? Here is your promissory note, write one for
eighty." This parable isn't advice for money management. Historically, there were many positions that acted on behalf of their masters regarding money, like customs agents, household stewards, and tax collectors. Often these workers over-charged and skimmed off the top. Usurious practices like this were not in line with the traditional Jewish understanding of money lending, which strictly forbade them from to taking interest or making a profit off of
their own people. As the steward reduced the debt, he was likely writing out the amount he originally intended to take for himself. Before the steward can be commended, he needs to right the wrong done. "The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones." This parable contains an important self-check. We have a great many things we're responsible for that seem to have nothing to do with the kingdom of God. How do we interact in those spaces? Are we trustworthy in our dealings at work and at home? Are we honest and faithful to our commitments to family and friends? Are we honest with our money and prudent with how we spend our time? Jesus calls his disciples to consistency. How often do we expect that we can be one person one place, yet shrug off that persona in a new situation? "No servant can serve two masters." These week, take stock of your life. All of your life. Are you living the Gospel values wherever you go?
The Ladies Guild will host a
Welcome Back Tea for all women of
the parish on Wed. Sept. 25th at 9:30
am in the hall (after the 9:00am
Mass). Please join us as we start our
65th year as a ministry of this parish!
Parish Counseling 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 St Edwards Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Soccer Challenge at 9am on Saturday September 28th at NFHS. The Soccer Challenge is a skills competition open to all boys a n d g i r l s a g e d 8 t o 1 4
(age as of 9/1). Each competitor takes 15 shots on goal from the penalty kick line. Goals scored in the middle of the net are worth 5 points, while those in the bottom corner score 10 points, and goals in the top corners are worth 20 points. There is no cost to compete, and separate age categories for boys and girls. Age group winners progress to higher level competitions at the district, regional and state levels. Pre-registration is not required -- just show up and have fun!!
Monday, September 23, 2019
9:30 AM Terrific Twos Session 1/Hall/MR 5&6
11:15 AM Terrific Twos Session 2/Hall/MR 5&6
3:00 PM Grade 6 FF/Rooms 1-9, Church
7:00 PM Introduction to Prayer/Church/Hall
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
9:30 AM Glory Gatherings/Cry Room
2:30 PM Cherub/Children's/Youth Choir/Church/Cry Rm
3:30 PM Grade 2 FF/Hall/CR A-C/Church
6:30 PM AA Meeting/Hall
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
9:30 AM Ladies Guild Welcome Tea/Hall
9:30 AM Terrific Twos Session 1/Hall/MR 5&6
11:15 AM Terrific Twos Session 2/Hall/MR 5&6
2:00 PM Adult Ed/Catholicism/CR A
3:30 PM Grade 5 FF/Hall/CR A-C/Church
7:00 PM Adult Ed/Genesis to Jesus/Hall
7:00 PM Adult Choir/Church
Thursday, September 26, 2019
9:15 AM Making Music Praying Twice/Hall
9:30 AM Rosary Hill Sewing Group/Hall
2:30 PM Adult Ed/Priest Prophet King/Hall
6:30 PM Knights of Columbus/Social Meeting/Hall
7:30 PM Contemporary Choir/CR A
Friday, September 27, 2019
Wedding Rehearsal/Church
10:00 AM Abilities Beyond Disabilities/Hall
5:30 PM Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner/Hall
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Pastor Talk at Masses
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
2:00 PM Wedding/Church
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Pastor Talk at Masses
10:00 AM Special Needs Class/CR C
