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21 BRUSH HILL ROAD
NEW FAIRFIELD, CT. 06812
203-746-2200
VISIT US AT:
WWW.SAINTEDWARDCHURCH.ORG
March 22, 2015
Mass Schedule During Lent
Monday to Friday 7:30AM & 9:00 AM & 5:30PM
Saturday Vigils 4:30 and 6:00 PM
Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM & 5:15 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation During Lent
Saturdays, 3:45 to 4:15 PM Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Miraculous Medal Novena Saturdays at 8:00 AM
Marriage
The proper time of preparation for Marriage is one year
prior to the wedding. Please contact the Parish Office as
soon as possible.
PARISH HOURS
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Closed Saturdays
Phone: 203-746-2200
Fax: 203-746-4856
www.saintedwardchurch.org
STAFF
PASTOR
Rev. Nick Cirillo
203-746-2200, Ext 16
[email protected]
Saint Edward the Confessor Church, New Fairfield, CT. 06812
Annunciation by
Paolo de
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Karol Ksiazek
203-746-2200, Ext. 15
[email protected]
Matteis, 1712.
The white lily in
the angel's hand
DEACON
Deacon David Vaughn
FAITH FORMATION
Director
Mrs. Kathryn La Regina
203-746-4270, Ext. 20
[email protected]
ADULT EDUCATION
Mrs. Carol Zinser
203-746-2200, Ext. 24
[email protected]
MUSIC AND LITURGY
Director
Mr. Dan Kean
203-746-2200, Ext. 38
[email protected]
INDIVIDUAL,COUPLE & FAMILY
COUNSELOR
Dr. Daniel Joynt, Ph.D.
203-770-3171
203-746-2200, Ext. 21
OFFICE MANAGER
Mrs. Luanne Hogan
203-746-2200, Ext. 11
[email protected]
CENSUS, BULLETIN,
WEBSITE COORDINATOR
FAITH FORMATION BILLING
Ms. Debra Tomasetti
203-746-2200, Ext. 14
[email protected]
YOUTH GROUP
Katie Kirrane
[email protected]
203-746-2200
FRONT DESK
Eileen Burke
[email protected]
203-746-2200
LAY LEADERSHIP
Trustee Arlene Callahan - 312-0918
Peter Greco - 746-0744
Parish Council Anthony Graziano - 746-9524
Finance Bill Rilley - 203-313-4378
PRAYER LINE
203-746-2200, ext. 17
is symbolic of
The death and resurrection of Jesus
Christ is an event that draws all of
creation toward God. When we take
part in the devotion of the Stations of
the Cross, traditionally we say,
"Because by your holy cross you have
redeemed the world." That means more
than just the people of this
world; it means all of creation.
As good stewards, we are called to
attest to the glory of God in all he has
created. Everywhere we look we can
see evidence of his handiwork and have
the opportunity to reflect on how he has
created the world for our benefit.
Seeing all of creation as redeemed
because of the dying and rising of
Christ helps us with this reflection.
Truly, all things are made new.
With only two weeks left in Lent, we
still have a chance to echo the words of
this Sunday's psalm, "Create a clean
heart in me, O God." Perhaps we are
unable to see the glory of God in
creation because of our own sin. We
need to repent and return to God, and
then we can see with new eyes. Make
this Easter a time for real, meaningful
celebration as all of creation sings to
the Lord.
In the event you use a
Welcome Envelope,
please be sure to write
your full name & address
(as there may be others with
the same last name) &
envelope # (if you know it) so
you may get proper credit for
your donation. Thank you!
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Mary's purity in
Marian art
Solemnity of the
Annunciation of the Lord
Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
The feast of the Annunciation
of the Lord celebrates the
angel Gabriel's appearance to
the Virgin Mary, his
announcement that the Blessed
Virgin had been chosen to be
the Mother of God, and Mary's
willing acceptance of God's
holy plan.
The Annunciation holds great
significance for Christians.
Exactly nine months before
Christmas, it signals the start
of God's plan of salvation.
Annunciation, however, is not
a Holy Day of Obligation.
Offertory Blessings
For the weekend of March 15th we
received a total of $19,653.82 for an
average of $17,507.20. Thank you for
your generous support of St. Edward’s!
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT ~MARCH
MARCH 22, 2015
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK
MARCH 29, 2015
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015
7:30AM Alessandra Fusaro R/B Tony & Paola DeCristofaro
9:00AM
Palm Sunday
Passion of the Lord
At the Procession with Palms Gospel Mk 11:111:1-10
Reading 1: Is 50:450:4-7
Reading 2: Phil 2:62:6-11
Edward Reiner R/B Karen & Joe Creston
5:30PM Stanley Jablonski R/B Josephine & Walter Tatarynowicz
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
7:30AM John Kawulicz R/B JoAnn and Bill Gallagher
9:00AM Thomas Cunningham R/B Cathy & Buddy McCarthy
5:30PM James Joyce R/B The Family
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015
7:30AM Maria & John Sarcone
9:00AM Gloria Uria R/B Carol & George Fisher
5:30PM Mr. William Smith R/B The Jones Family
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
7:30AM John Kawulicz R/B Mark & Carol Gearing
9:00AM Carolyn DaSilva R/B Dot & Ray Linstrum
5:30PM Thomas Cunningham R/B Rose Maguire
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
7:30AM Carmela Berraducci R/B JoAnn & Danny Fabrizi
9:00AM Anton Comizio R/B The Family
5:30PM Stasia Altieri R/B The Forzano and VanViack Families
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015
4:30PM Alice & Stanley Kozlowski R/B The Family
6:00PM Thomas & Freeda Laurich R/B The Donovan Family
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015 Palm Sunday
7:30AM Mass of Thanksgiving R/B The Griffin Family
9:00AM Antoinette Wahlman R/B The Merritt Family
Members of the Thibodeau & McDermott Families
11:00AM
R/B Bill & Doris McDermott
5:15PM Toni DiNardo R/B Beverly Fairchild & Family
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Alfred Milianta at the
request of the Rakowsky Family.
The Chapel Lamp will burn for Toni DiNardo at the request
of Elizabeth Doyle.
Jane Feidelson, Gerald Fitzgerald, Theresa Stroh,
Jim Lewis, Karen Fox, Hannah
Verse Before the Gospel: Phil 2:82:8-9
Gospel: Mk 14:1—
14:1—15:47 or Mk 15:115:1-39
Liturgical Year B
"He took a towel and tied it around
his waist. Then he poured water
into a basin and began to wash the
disciples’ feet and dry them with
the towel around his waist".
This overwhelming gesture made a lasting impression on the disciples, not only because it expressed pure love, but by washing their feet, Jesus
laid the foundation for true servant leadership;
one that has become the model for Christians today.
On Holy Thursday, April 2nd we will re-create
this beautiful ritual when the celebrant of the
mass washes the feet of twelve members of our
community during the Mass of the Lord's Supper.
The St. Edward’s youth
group is again planning to
attend the Steubenville East
youth conference this year
in July. Whenever a teen
wishes to attend the
conference and struggles with a financial burden, we
do whatever we can to help bridge the gap. The cost of
attending is $285 per person for the weekend. In the
past, parishioners have supported teens with either
partial or full assistance for this retreat program. If you
would like to help with this program, please contact
Fr. Karol at the parish office. We are hoping to bring a
group of about forty this year; with God’s help! Thank
you for your support of our teens!
Periodically we need to clear out our prayer
list so 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 next bottle and can truck will be
here the weekend of April 11th & 12th
Please remember to
separate glass from plastic. Thank you!
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St. Edward the Confessor, New Fairfield, CT. www.saintedwardchurch.org
We are in need of a permanent usher
for the 6PM Saturday evening mass.
If you regularly attend this mass and
would be willing to help with the
usher and collector responsibilities
please let Gloria or Lennie know
after mass.
HOMEFRONT DAY IS COMING!
St. Edward's is participating in "Homefront Day" on May 2,
2015. Volunteers come together on this day and give their
time and talent to repair a home for someone in the
community who is unable to do this themselves. We will
have an informational sign up meeting on March 22, 2015
& April 19th at 6:15 p.m., after the 5:15 mass in the
parish hall. If you would like to participate in
this program, please try to attend this meeting.
HOMEFRONT forms can be found in the
parish office or on our website For questions,
contact Doris McDermott at (203) 746-5539.
Prayer Shawls are a warm embracing token of love
for someone in need or for someone in happiness.
We typically meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the
month in the church hall. Our next mee'ng is:
Saturday, March 21st at 9:00am in the hall. Join
us for fellowship and fun! All skill levels welcome!
On Wednesday April 1 at 7:30 pm the Mystery Players High School Students of Immaculate Heart Central High School in Watertown, NY will return
to St. Rose of Lima, Newtown, CT to present the Stations of the Cross. Last
year they moved all of us in a very special way. We are so excited that they
have offered to once again perform their spiritual presentation of The Way of
the Cross. This Holy Week, make it a "Must See" event. The experience will
be memorable.
The Mystery Players perform, in a very creative and dramatic way, the Stations of
the Cross. The sanctuary is the stage for a powerful presentation with special lighting, music, pantomime, and para-liturgical readings.
CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS OF GREATER DANBURY
Young Adults, (out of high school, 18 to 35), please join us on
the first and third Friday's of the month, 7PM to 9PM, at St
Marguerite
Bourgeoys Catholic Church in Brookfield. Meet
friends, have fun and
fellowship, and plan fun things to
do. For info call parishioners Guen Kelly (516) 302-7253, or
Greg Pin (203) 512-1875. You may also join the Group on Facebook or email Maria Mullen at [email protected].
40th Annual Men’s
Prayer Breakfast
The Churches of New Fairfield
invite you to the 40th Annual Good
Friday Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, April 3rd
at 6:30AM at the New Fairfield High School
Cafeteria. Over the years this Prayer Breakfast has
brought men together in our community to pray and
support one another.
St. Edward’s the Confessor Parish is the host for this year’s
Breakfast. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Michael Dogali,
former Pastor of St. Joseph parish in Danbury and St. Pius X
parish in Fairfield. Fr. Dogali is currently serving the
Diocese of Bridgeport as the Vicar of Strategic Planning.
Tickets are $8.00 per person and can be purchased at
St. Edward the Confessor Church, Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church, Congregational Church and
New Life Community Church in New Fairfield.
Join us for Regina Caeli Academy's 1st Annual
Fabulous Fathers Priest Talent Show on
April 10th! Come enjoy an evening of dinner,
entertainment, and auctions with special guest
emcee, Raymond Arroyo from EWTN! Help support
Catholic homeschooling families and your local priests- you
never know what talents will be unveiled! Doors open at
6pm for a special meet-the-author book signing with
Raymond - a rare opportunity to meet him in person!
Tickets are on sale now: go to www.rcahybrid.org to choose
your seats! Its all happening at St. Francis of Assisi
Banquet Hall, 35 Norfield Road in Weston.
April 10th, 6-11pm.
Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Boulevard in Danbury, presents
“WEST SIDE STORY” on Thursday,
May 7th through Saturday, May 9th
at IHS. Shows are at 7 PM each
night, with a 1:30 PM matinee on
Saturday, May 9th. Tickets go on
sale April 1st on the school web site
www.immaculatehs.org – reserved tickets are
$25, adults are $20, seniors and students are
$15, and matinee tickets are $10.
More
information can be found at
http://
ihswestside.weebly.com
203-746-4270
Faith Formation Registration has begun for
the 2015-2016 school year! Letters & registration forms have been mailed out to all who are
currently registered. If you did NOT receive
your packet in the mail please call the office. PLEASE
take advantage of our Early Bird special and register
before April 30, 2015. Payment plans are available
for you. Registration forms and fee schedule for new students are available on the website. Incoming first graders
will need a copy of their baptismal certificate. Please consider volunteering! Any questions please call the Faith
Formation Department at 203-746-4270.
Attention Middle School Parents: Last Classes!
Grade 6 – April 9th Last Class
7th Grade Families – Class Added Due to the cancellation
of two class dates, we are adding one additional class to
the schedule. Monday, April 6th, 3-5pm will be the last
class; bus transportation from NFMS will be provided.
Grade 8 – March 30th --Last Class!
Last week our 8th graders celebrated the sacrament of Reconciliation, as well as completed their year-long service project for
the Dorothy Day Hospitality House: with the money they collected all year, they made 100 ham-sandwich lunches and 80 peanut
butter & jelly sandwiches, and organized toiletries for the DDHH
clients. Thank you to all who donated so generously to and helped
with this project!
Wednesday, April 8th 5:00pm Reconciliation
Parents: Bring your child to Reconciliation
before they receive their First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion and Rehearsal
Communion: Sunday, April 26th 1:30pm
Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 22nd 4:00-5:30pm
Communion: Sunday, May 3rd 1:30pm
Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 29th 4:00-5:30pm
For rehearsal:Your child needs to be dropped off to the
church promptly at 3:50pm. Parent meeting at 5:15pm in the
Church.
Nazareth Program Registra$on is HERE!!
Space is limited. If you are interested in the Nazareth
Program for your families’ Faith Forma$on needs, please check out
our website for more informa$on about Nazareth or contact
Beverly Steiger at [email protected].
UPCOMING NAZARETH EVENTS:
On Sunday March 29th there will be a 9:00 AM Nazareth
Family Mass for all current families.
An informa
onal Nazareth mee
ng for NEW FAMILIES will be held
aer the 9:00 & 11:00 Masses in the hall on
Sunday March 29th.
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MAGNIFICAT a Ministry to Catholic
Women will host a prayer breakfast on
Saturday April 11th 9:30 AM - 12:30
PM at Tashua Knolls Golf Club,
Trumbull, CT. Caroline Gambale-Dirkes will be the
guest speaker. View Caroline on EWTN Choices We
Face on 5/19/2015 at 5:30 PM and 5/22/2015 at 6:30 AM.
Cost $25 Pre register by Saturday March 28th. No tickets
will be sold at the door. For more information, call Fran
Hood 203-744-1856 or email [email protected].
Parish Announcements………...from Fr. Nick
After 33 years of service, Deacon David Vaughn will be
retiring from active ministry. We would like to show
him our appreciation for his service to our parish as he
moves into this new stage in his life. On Sunday,
April 12th we will say goodbye to Deacon Vaughn at the
11:00 Mass and have a reception afterwards to thank
him for his years of service.
Also, after years of service as our parish trustee,
Mr. Louis Roller has stepped down. I thank Lou for all
he has done for the parish and his dedication
throughout these years. After consultation with the
parish council for nominees and with the advice of our
trustees Lou and Peter Greco, I have asked Arlene
Callahan to accept the position of trustee for the
parish. Arlene has a profound dedication to the parish
and has served us so well for so many years. She is a
fine addition to our parish lay leadership. Many thanks
for your service.
As you can see by the weekly
calendar, there are so many
ministries and groups that utilize the
church kitchen and hall on a daily
basis and we ask that you take the time to clean up
after your functions so that the kitchen remains clean
for the next group. However, we are looking for two
volunteers to come and tidy up the kitchen such as
cleaning the countertops etc. twice a week. If you
are interested please call the parish office. Thank
you!!!
Lakeside Gala
Lenten and Easter Schedule
at St. Edward the Confessor Parish
SAVE THE DATE!!!
The 10th annual Lakeside Gala
wine tasting and auction to benefit St. Edwards will
be Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 7-11 at The
Candlewood Inn. More details to follow!!!
Daily Masses Monday-Friday During Lent –
Come to daily Mass as a Lenten devotion.
7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
GLORY GATHERINGS
Beginning April 7th, Glory Gatherings will
meet Tuesdays at 7-8PM in the cry room.
On First Tuesdays there will be special
prayer time for your healing. Come and be refreshed.
The Word of the Lord brings restoration. 2015 is your
time for His Grace to carry you and your concerns. . . .
for God all things are possible. Mt 19:26. Ask and it
will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and
the door will be opened to you. Mt 7:7. Open your
heart and receive treasure, freedom and hope God has
just for you. As you listen to the Holy Spirit He imparts wisdom, words of knowledge, prophetic words,
healing and scriptures that remind us of God’s promises
for us. All are welcome.
Confessions During Lent –
Make peace with the Lord and receive mercy.
Tuesdays of Lent (3/24, 3/31) 7:00-8:00 p.m.)
Saturdays of Lent ( 3/28) 3:45-4:15 p.m.)
Stations of the Cross –
a wonderful way to remember the Lord’s Passion.
Fridays of Lent (3/27) 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.
Extra Confession times for Holy Week
Monday of Holy Week, March 30th 3:00-3:30 p.m. & 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday of Holy Week, March 31st 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Holy Thursday, April 2nd 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Good Friday, April 3rd 10:00-11:00 a.m.
R o s a r y
P r a y e r
G r o u p
Come join us for the Rosary. The Rosary is a powerful prayer where we can meet the Blessed Virgin
Mary. We can meditate on the mysteries of the lives of Jesus
and Mary. We meet on Saturday mornings in the chapel at
9:00 am. Come relax and enjoy this very therapeutic prayer!
Holy Thursday, April 2nd
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration 9:00-11:00 p.m.
“The pro-life position is often
misunderstood as neither showing compassion to mothers nor
caring about the children after
they are born. This is unfortunate. ... Those who see a lack of compassion from prolifers may not be aware of the many resources and compassionate care available to women facing unplanned
pregnancies.... [Crisis pregnancy] centers exist to provide
warm and caring environments for mothers and families
who find themselves with an unexpected pregnancy.” —
Life Issues Forum: Racing Toward a Culture of Life , Mary
Prentis, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
Good Friday, April 3rd
Outdoor Stations 12:00 Noon
Passion of the Lord 3:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 4th10:00-11:00 a.m.
Easter Vigil, April 4th
Blessing of Easter Food 12:00 noon
Easter Vigil Mass 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The next Respect life meeting will be
Tuesday, April 14th from 77-8pm in
CR A. All are welcomed.
Easter Sunday, April 5th
7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Overflow Mass 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. in Hall
PARISH COUNSELING
Dr. Dan Joynt Ph. D. is a WCSU Professor and a CT
MEN’S MINISTRY
Licensed Professional Counselor working with
Come join the men of the parish at our weekly
individuals, couples and families. He can be reached
either at 203-770-3171 or by a message to the Parish
discussion group. It is a wonderful opportunity for
prayer and fellowship. We meet every Saturday Office (746-2200). There is no cost for a first session. Special
consideration is available for subsequent counseling services.
morning from 7:30AM to 8:30AM in the Hall.
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3:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
9:30 AM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Monday, March 23, 2015
7th Grade FF/Hall
Prayer Group/Cry Room
Al-Anon/MR 9
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Glory Gatherings/Cry Room
1st & 2nd Grade FF/Consolidated School
Children & Youth Choir/Church
Cherub Choir/Church
AA Mee$ng/Hall
Women's Discussion Group/CR A
Confessions/Church
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Annunciation of the Lord
9:30 AM
3:00 PM
7:00 PM
Ladies Guild Mee$ng/Hall
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade FF/MHHS
Adult Educa$on Winter Series/MR 9
7:30 PM
Adult Choir Prac$ce/Church
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
12:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
7:30 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
3:45 PM
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Making Music Praying Twice/MR 7 & 8
Ladies Guild Sewing Group/Hall
Contemporary Choir/CR A
Knights of Columbus Social Mee$ng/Hall
Friday, March 27, 2015
Sta$ons of the Cross/Church
Sta$ons of the Cross/Church
Women's AA Mee$ng/Area 9 & Kitchen
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Men's Ministry Mee$ng
Miraculous Medal Novena/Prayer Chapel
Holy Yoga/MR 1-4
Rosary Prayer Group/Prayer Chapel
Confessions/Church
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Palm Sunday
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:30 PM
Nazareth Family Mass
Nazareth Informa$on Mee$ng/MR 9
Nazareth Informa$on Mee$ng/MR 9
Sr. Youth Group/Hall