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21 BRUSH HILL ROAD, NEW FAIRFIELD, CT. 06812 203-746-2200
Have you ever seen a celebrity? Have you ever met a political representative? Did the encounter
leave you with newfound acting or musical abilities? Did it give you a grasp of the intricacies of the latest city ordinance or controversial law? Talents, expertise, and skill are hard-won traits, not rewards that spread by contact. Our life of faith is also not so easy. "We ate and drank in your company and you taught in our streets!" In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus notes that it requires moral strength to enter the kingdom of God. It's not mere proximity to righteous-ness that saves. Rubbing elbows with the righteous is not the same as being truly holy ourselves. Unfortunately, we can have this attitude in many areas. It's easy to see who may seem "first" in the eyes of the world. This occurs in our workplaces and among our public figures. It can also happen in our schools, local parishes, and the larger Church. For some of us, the temptation to have the popularity and prestige rub off on us can be fairly strong. If only we are in the right place with the right people, surely others will associate us with what they possess! But salvation is worked out in each individual life. It is our task not merely to show up, but to be transformed. And the truly transformed may not be everyone we expect. "People will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south... some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last." Some who seem first in reputation now may be last in the kingdom of God. Others who appear now on the furthest fringes of society - but better imitate the lowly holiness of Jesus - will be first in his kingdom. What are your concerns? Proximity and reputation? Or prayerful righteousness?
Collection for August 18th was $17,922.00 for an average
of $15,970.79. 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
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Joe Sara Mitchell Jennifer Gene Noah Santiago Rosemary Dan Kerbawy Eddie Nielsen Loriana Kelly Raines Pat Argentina Kate Elizabeth Thorne Mary Baske Walter Leon Ryan McGlinchey John Denault Jenny Cal M Tom S Terry Barbara Durkin
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
Ryan Mann Wayne Ray Henry W. Ben Ryan Kathie Sara Brough Michael Keenan Jim Nielsen Jr. Flo Pellegrini Chuck Rob Warren Walters Ian Sunden Melissa Ortiz Susan Olivo Bill 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!
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Jerry FitzGerald requested by the
FitzGerald Family. The Chapel Lamp will burn for Ron Lyons.
MONDAY, August 26, 2019
9:00 AM Manfred Zweig R/B The Conrad Family
TUESDAY, August 27, 2019
9:00 AM Teresa Dugan R/B The Family
WEDNESDAY, August 28, 2019
9:00 AM Bob Siegel R/B Cathy Siegel
THURSDAY, August 29, 2019
9:00 AM Helen & Frank Byrne & deceased members of the Cleary Family
FRIDAY, August 30, 2019
9:00 AM Barbara Connolly R/B The Family
SATURDAY, August 31, 2019
4:00 PM Alice & Stanley Kozlowski R/B The Family
5:30 PM Teresa & Romeo Morelli R/B The Family
SUNDAY, September 1, 2019
7:30 AM Mary Smyth R/B Jean & Frank Byrne
9:00 AM Moises DeLeon R/B The Tomaino Family
11:00 AM Elizabeth Murphy R/B The Murrin Family
5:15 PM Antoinette Mottola R/B Friends & Family
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
READING 1: SIR 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 READING 2: HEB 12:18-19, 22-24A
GOSPEL: LK 14:1, 7-14
Monday to Friday
August 9:00am 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 3:00 PM
Closed daily for lunch from 12:00-1:00
Fridays 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Closed Saturdays
Join us for some great picnic food and fellowship!
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
Our Parish Picnic hosted by the
Knights of Columbus Sunday, August 25th at
12:00 noon right after the 11:00 Mass out
on the church lawn. If it rains, it will be held in
the hall.
THIS SUNDAY!!
The parish family of St. Edward’s welcomes
Augustus DiBacco who was recently
baptized. May God bless him always!!!
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St. Edward’s Marriage Jubilee
will be on Sunday, Sept. 8th
with a blessing at the 11:00
Mass for all couples
celebrating an anniversary in 2019 which
ends in “0” or “5” (starting with 10 years)
and 50+ years. A light reception will follow
in the hall. Please contact the Parish Office
to RSVP by Mon. Sept. 2nd for the reception.
Developing healthy relationships with others requires discipline. This is also true of our
relationship with God. As Christians, we are called to be like Christ. This does not just happen randomly or when it is convenient for us. It
happens when we spend time with Christ every day and strive to be and think like him. This is no small task. It entails a willingness to see things, people, and God differently. Abandoning our self-focused
needs and desires and putting on Christ is a challenging discipline to follow. However, if we
choose to enter through the narrow gate of discipleship, we will find peace, live virtuous lives, and understand what it means to be saved. Resting
and being cradled in God's lap and enjoying His presence is where we really desire to be, even
though we have to give up some things in order to do so.
The Bottle and can truck will be here the weekend of Sept. 6 – 8. A great way to clean up after your Labor Day Festivities! Please remember to separate glass from plastic.
Thank you for your support of the Adult Ed Program!
Men’s Night Out: Friday, Sept. 13th!
Former MLB player / manager, ESPN Baseball
Analyst and current Sacred Heart University Athletic
Director shares" Life's Lessons from the Dugout" in
the Church hall. You are not going to want to miss an
exciting, fun-filled evening of sports talk.
Menu: Ballpark cuisine, beer (21 & over) and
soft drinks. ($10 per person goodwill donation)
RSVP TO Otis Shelton at 203-312-4885
or Don at 203-546-7581
Calling all Men....
Fathers, Sons!!
COME LISTEN TO…..
Bobby's Life Lessons
from The Dugout!
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Why SJCA? Discover the possibilities for your family….
For all existing and anyone interested in becoming a counter. There will be a New
Procedure Training on Sunday, Sept. 15th at noon in the hall. We will be learning the correct format for counting the collection
according to the Diocese of Bridgeport Finance Manual. Please make every effort to
attend! Please RSVP to Luanne at [email protected] by
Sept 6th. Thank you for volunteering!
Please pray for those who
have died and have been laid
to rest in the month of JULY:
Kathleen Coppola. We also
pray for their grieving family.
Please prayerfully consider becoming a Faith Formation Catechist or volunteer for the next
school year. We have changed the schedule on
our class dates so the commitment isn't as de-
manding for you-ALL classes are held in the
church hall and the most is twice per month! You CAN make a difference in the faith journey of our parish children! All adult volunteers must be Safe Environment Trained; please call the office
for more information 203-746-4270.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Sunday, September 8th. 9:00 am- Welcome Mass for grades 1-5/Book Pick up.
Parent meeting to follow in the church after mass. 5:15 pm- Welcome Mass for grades 6-8. Parent
meeting to follow in the church after mass
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!!
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If you would like the weekly bulletin emailed to you go to:
www.parishesonline.com
enter our church name and/or city or zip
click on
St. Edward’s
then
Fill out the form with your name and email and you will
receive a confirmation email. You are now enrolled!
Let us remember to pray for all the children returning to school. May they have a wonderful new school year ahead filled with lots of learning, laughter and fun!
Saturday Mornings- 8:00am- Miraculous Medal Novena/Chapel Saturday Mornings-9:00am- Rosary Prayer Group/Chapel
Mondays-5:30pm - Intercessory Prayer Group/CR A Tuesdays-7:00pm- Awakening Prayer Group/Cry Rm
The Ladies Guild will host a Bake Sale to benefit St. Edward’s on Sat., Aug. 31st & Sun. Sept. 1st (after all morning Masses) in the gathering space. We need bakers! Please donate a baked good. Drop off prior to Mass or on Friday Aug. 30th to the kitchen in the hall and label it “Bake Sale”. Thank you for your support!
The Fall and Advent/Christmas session of
Making Music Praying Twice starts
Thursday, September 19th at 9:15am in the hall. This faith based music education program can
benefit even our littlest babies. Children and parents
and caregivers sing, dance, play instruments and
other musical toys, play games and pray together.
CD's help bring the music home. For details check
the website: www.saintedwardchurch.org under
Music and Liturgy or contact Marlene
at [email protected] or call
203-746-1142.
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With creator and host Bishop Robert Barron, you will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, literature, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic tradition. Filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries, the Catholi-cism DVD series is on-location and in the streets illustrating the splendor of the global Church. . Bishop Robert Barron, video presenter Sept 25 Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man Oct 2 Happy Are We: The Teachings of Jesus Oct 9 The Ineffable Mystery of God: That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought Oct 16 Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast: Mary, Mother of God Oct 23 The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul and the Missionary Adventure Oct 30 A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union Of Christ and the Church Nov 6 Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery of the Church’s Sacraments & Worship Nov 13 A Vast Company of Witnesses: The Communion of Saints Nov 20 The Fire of His Love: Prayer and the Life of the Spirit Dec 4 World Without End: The Last Things
CATHOLICISM - Wednesday Afternoons
Name _______________________________________
Email:______________________________________ Phone ____________________________________ Register by 9/18/2019 - $45 for entire series
Check included? _______ THIS COURSE IS A FAVORITE!
A WORLDWIDE TRAVELOGUE OF CHURCH SPLENDOUR
(Please return this portion with your check by 9/18/19)
Carol Zinser, facilitator 203-746-4270 x24 [email protected]
To help each person better understand Jesus, become more familiar with Scripture, and realize your own priestly, prophetic, and kingly mission. Bishop Robert Barron, video presenter Sept 26 – Introduction Oct 3 – Adoratio Oct 10 – The High Priest Oct 17 – Challenging False Worship Oct 24 – The Word Made Flesh Oct 31 – Ordering the Kingdom Nov 7 – King of Kings
Priest, Prophet, King - Thursday Afternoons Name:____________________________ Email:_____________________________ Phone: ___________________________ $40 registration includes course materials and refreshments.
Check included? _______ (Please return with your check by 9/18/19)
Thursday afternoons
2:30 – 4:00 pm In the hall
What is the Bible, where does it come from,
and what is its purpose? How are Catholics
supposed to read the Bible and what story
does it tell?
These are the ever-important questions
answered in Genesis to Jesus, where you
will learn the basic Catholic principles for
reading Scripture and to survey the broad
outlines of the books of the Bible and their place in the
story of salvation. Included in this course are inspirational
quotes from Scripture, the saints, and recent popes. With
engaging review questions and discussion topics,
participants will never again wonder how and why
Scripture is sacred to Catholics.
Dr. Matthew Leonard, video presenter
Sept 25 Reading Scripture with the Church
*Oct 3 The Old & The New (this is the only Thursday)
Oct 9 Covenant with Creation
Oct 16 Fall from Grace
Oct 23 A New Beginning
Oct 30 Our Father in Faith
Nov 6 From Egypt to Sinai
Nov 13 Wandering in the Wilderness
Nov 20 Rise of the Covenant Kingdom
Dec 4 Features of the Kingdom
Dec 11 New Moses, New Covenant
Dec 18 The Kingdom Transformed
GENESIS TO JESUS GENESIS TO JESUS - Wednesday Evenings /Hall
Name _____________________________________
Email:_________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________
Register by 9/8/2019 - $100 for entire series
Fee covers course materials and refreshments
[after 9/8/19 - $ 105 to cover extra shipping]
Check included? _______
(Please return this portion with your check by 9/8/19 )
*Wednesday
evenings 7:00 –
8:30pm
In the hall
Wednesday Afternoons 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Monday, August 26, 2019
Hall Floor cleaning/waxing
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Hall Floor cleaning/waxing
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Hall Floor cleaning/waxing
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Hall Floor cleaning/waxing
Friday, August 30, 2019
Hall Floor cleaning/waxing
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Ladies Guild Bake Sale at 4:00 & 5:30 pm 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
Sunday, September 01, 2019
Ladies Guild Bake Sale -(after all morning Masses)