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21 BRUSH HILL ROAD
NEW FAIRFIELD, CT. 06812
203-746-2200
VISIT US AT:
WWW.SAINTEDWARDCHURCH.ORG
MASS SCHEDULE
PARISH HOURS
Monday to Friday 7:30AM & 9:00 AM
Saturday Vigils 4:30 and 6:00 PM
Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM & 5:15 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays, 3:45 to 4:15 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.
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]
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Karol Ksiazek
203-746-2200, Ext. 15
[email protected]
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
We recently observed Memorial Day,
a time to honor the men and women
who made the ultimate sacrifice for
our country. Couldn’t we say that this
holiday has a strong connection to
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body
and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi,
Latin for 'the body of Christ') that we
celebrate today? Jesus gave up his
life and made the ultimate sacrifice
to save ours and we celebrate the truth of the
transubstantiation of bread and wine into the actual body of
Christ during Mass. When we receive the body and blood,
Jesus becomes part of us. Just as on
Memorial Day we realize and take in the
truth that these brave men and women
died protecting our freedoms, including our
religious freedoms for which we are
grateful!
This weekend we celebrate our Marriage Jubilee couples. May they
continue to share their lives in the special and holy bond of marriage.
Let them join hands and hearts and say this prayer together.
Anniversary Prayer
Lord, help us to remember when we first met and the strong love that
grew between us. To work that love into practical things so nothing can divide us.
We ask for words both kind and loving, and for hearts always ready to ask
forgiveness as well as to forgive. Dear Lord, we put our marriage into your hands.
Amen.
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) – June 7, 2015
MONDAY, June 8, 2015
7:30AM
Louise Miller R/B Eleanor & Greg Porpora
9:00AM
Gladys Loffredo R/B Her Children
TUESDAY, June 9, 2015
7:30AM
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK
JUNE 14, 2015
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
Reading 1: Ez 17:2217:22-24
Reading 2: 2 Cor 5:65:6-10
Gospel: Mk 4:264:26-34
Donald McLeod R/B Eileen & Joe Dimperio
9:00AM Larry Dugan R/B Bob & Bev Pietrzkiewicz
WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2015
7:30AM
Tom Cunningham R/B Tom Murphy & Tanya
9:00AM
Nicholas Tersigni R/B The Family
Liturgical Year B
is the
THURSDAY, June 11, 2015
7:30AM
Frank & Joy Letizia R/B The Family
9:00AM
Thomas Cunningham R/B Marvin & Theresa Nash
FRIDAY, June 12, 2015
Saint Lucy~Thank you
7:30AM
R/B Tony & Antoinette DiBouno
9:00AM Maguire & Fitzpatrick Families R/B Rose Maguire
SATURDAY, June 13, 2015
4:30PM
Anthony Mauriello R/B Fr. Nick Cirillo
6:00PM
Sophia Maskara R/B The Family
SUNDAY, June 14, 2015
7:30AM
Claire Saporito R/B May Toomey & Family
9:00AM
Cecile Lamontage R/B Antoinette & Bob Sicurelli
11:00AM John Oliva R/B Bonnie
5:15PM
Robert Sweikert R/B Joan Leahy
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Robert Ranft
at the request of The Chamoures Family.
The Chapel Lamp will burn for Edward
Sczepanski at the request of the Petschauer Family.
Jane Feidelson, Theresa Stroh, Hannah, Richard, Eddie
Nielsen, Betty Podlaha , Frank Meli, Jim Leaden, Charles
Finnegan, Alexander Owens, Peggy Sullivan, Mary
Dransfield, Frank DeMarco, Mary Shepard, Jimmy Shepard
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 devotion to the Sacred Heart (also known as the Most
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacratissimi Cordis Iesu in Latin) is one
of the most widely practiced and well-known Roman Catholic
devotions, taking Jesus Christ's physical heart as the
representation of his divine love for humanity.
12 Promises
Listed below are the “12 Promises” of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus to St. Margaret Mary to encourage all Catholics to know
and understand the benefit of practicing the Devotion and to
encourage all to take up its immediate practice.
1. I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of
life.
2. I will give peace in their families and will unite families
that are divided.
3. I will console them in all their troubles.
4. I will be their refuge during life and above all in death.
5. I will bestow the blessings of Heaven on all their
enterprises.
6. Sinners shall find in my Heart the source and infinite
ocean of mercy.
7. Tepid souls shall become fervent.
8. Fervent souls shall rise quickly to great perfection.
9. I will bless those places wherein the image of My Heart
shall be exposed and honored and will imprint My love on the
hearts of those who would wear this image on their person. I
will also destroy in them all disordered movements.
10. I will give to priests who are animated by a tender
devotion to my Divine Heart the gift of touching the most
hardened hearts.
11. Those who promote this devotion shall have their names
written in my Heart, never to be effaced.
12. I promise you in the excessive mercy of my Heart that my
all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on
the First Friday in nine consecutive months, the grace of final
penitence: they will not die in my disgrace, nor without
receiving their Sacraments. My Divine Heart shall be their safe
refuge in this last moment.
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Special Mass & Dinner to
Celebrate our
“Senior” Parishioners
Recognizing that our senior members are an
important part of our community and our
church, we would like to invite them to a
special mass to thank them for all that they do
to build up our parish and for all the service
that they have rendered to us throughout the
years. So NEXT Saturday, June 13th at
4:30 Mass we will welcome our seniors to join
us for prayer, offer the sacrament of anointing
to those in need of God's help and healing, and
then after Mass we will invite them for dinner
and music in our parish hall.
The Church recognizes that our older members
are the pillars on which our parish stability
rests, and we want to say thank you and offer
our blessing to those who have helped and
served us throughout the years. And, hey,
while we're at it, we should also have dinner
and sing a few songs! If you would like to join
us, please call the office at 203-746-2200 to
sign up. We need your RSVP so we can make
sure we are ready for you all when you
come. 65? 75? 85+? Let us say thank you for
all you have done to help.
CORNER
Social media can be utilized for good. I had
pondered what was meant by the dewfall in the
Second Eucharist Prayer we hear the priest
pray. Here is Bishop Caggiano's explanation I
received in his post on facebook.
Submitted by~Elizabeth Ricci
Regarding the unity that is created by the Spirit within our community
of faith, Saint Irenaeus, who lived in the second century, used a very
interesting image to describe it. He said: “Like dry flour, which cannot
become one lump of dough, one loaf of bread, without moisture, we
who are many could not become one in Christ Jesus without the water
comes down from heaven. And like parched ground, which yields no
harvest unless it receives moisture, we who were once like a
waterless tree could never have lived and borne fruit without this
abundant rainfall from above.” And Irenaues concludes, “If we are not
to be scorched and made unfruitful, we need the dew of God.” Just
like dew moistens the ground in the early morning, so too does the
sacred Dew, who is the Holy Spirit, comes to moisten our lives when
we are parched by the sufferings of life. Like water in the desert, the
Spirit strengthens us as individuals and unites us in love.
In the Second Eucharist Prayer, we hear the priest pray: “Make holy
these gifts, we pray, by sending down your Spirit like the dewfall..” If
today you find yourself parched and thirsty, my prayer is that the
divine dewfall of the Holy Spirit will give you refreshment and strength.
Alzheimer’s Support Group at St. Edward’s
The next meeting will be Thursday, June 11th at 10:30 am in
CR A. The Alzheimer's Support Group will not meet again
until September. This group is facilitated by a trained
Alzheimer's Association, Support Group Leader, Jennifer
Bittner. For further information, contact Jennifer at (203) 312
-5020 (Home) or (203) 770-1047.
We encourage new members to attend!
Rosary Prayer Group 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
The Parish family of St. Edward the
Confessor welcomes Athena
Cerqueira, Osiris Cerqueira,
Logan Cioffi, Lola Smyers who
were baptized here. May God bless
them always!
relax and enjoy this very therapeutic prayer!
GLORY GATHERINGS
Glory Gatherings will meet Tuesdays
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 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.
Thank you to Janet Hansen & Lisa
Regan for the wonderful First
Birthday Celebration we
celebrated last weekend with
our youngest members of our
parish family! May they always
feel at home and amongst family
at St. Edward’s! And a big thank
you to Amanda Zafrin Lombard
for baking such a delicious
birthday cake!
203-746-4270
The next Respect Life Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 30th from
7:007:00-8:00pm in CR A.
“Know that you are not alone, separated, abandoned or
useless. You have been called by Christ and are His living
and transparent image. You are the brothers of the suffering
Christ, and with Him, if you wish, you are saving the world.”
— Pope Paul VI, To the Poor, the Sick and the Suffering, 1965
Faith Formation Registration for the
2015-2016 school year continues!
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.
6th to
8th grade
Confirmation Candidates
The Confirmation Welcome Mass is THIS
Sunday, June 7th @ 5:15pm.
Immediately following the Mass there
will be a meeting to present the Confirmation
program and distribute the students’ Confirmation
packets.
In order to receive a packet the following
requirements must be met:
*
You must be registered for the 2015
Confirmation program.
*
All 8th Grade Faith Formation missed
classes/work needs to be made up.
Upcoming Events……... Join Us!!
Sunday June 7th 3:00pm-6:15pm: Outdoor games,
kickball, whiffle ball, Frisbee, etc. Food & Prizes!
Then end with 5:15 mass.
Sunday June 28th: Planning a trip to SkyZone.
More info to follow.
Sunday July 26th 5:15-8:30pm: Outdoor movie
night and Steubenville recap. Start with mass
then head outside for a movie & snacks!
Sunday August 30th 3:00-6:15pm: To finish off the
summer we will have a picnic where each
member can bring food and we can play games
and get ready for the new school year!
On Monday June 8th, there will be a Nazareth
Program Planning Meeting in the hall from 7:00pm9:00pm for all registered families in the 2015-2016
year. It is imperative that you attend as your roles for
the summer program will be decided upon. There
will be a second planning meeting on Monday,
Monday June 22nd in the hall from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Nazareth runs the weeks of July 13th-July 17th
Mon-Fri. from 9:00am-12:00pm & July 20th-24th
Mon-Fri. from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Middle School
MakeMake-Up Dates
Tuesday, June 23rd from 10:00am-12:00 in the
church hall or Monday, June 29th from 7:009:00pm in the hall. Letters have been mailed out
to those who must attend. PLEASE RSVP.
Parents must attend with child for a brief video
and then the children will stay to complete the
class.
SUMMER CAMP
VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL
Calling all kids in
grades K-5!! VBS
is August 3-7 from
10-1 in the hall!
Join the fun!! Registration forms are in
the gathering space or on our
website.
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Calling all children from
newborn to age 5 for
Making Music Praying Twice (MMP2) Summer
Camp! Come sing, dance, play instruments and
more with your child in this faith-inclusive, music
education camp designed to benefit even our
little babies. Camp will run August 3-7 (During VBS
week) Take home CDs and Songbooks bring the
learning home. Registration forms can be found
in the gathering space or on our website. Email
Marlene at [email protected] or
call 203-746-1142 for more information.
Regina Caeli Academy in Wilton, CT is -HIRING
(www.rcahybrid.org),ahomeschoolresourcecenterin
the Catholic tradition, seeks part-time tutors for the
2015-2016 year. Located in Wilton, CT, RCA offers
tutoring in a Socratic classroom setting on Mondays
and Thursdays. The positions are salaried, and child
care is provided! Requirements include a love of
learningandanOathofFidelitytotheCatholicChurch.
We seek tutors for both the 1st/2nd grade and the
6thgrade.Pleasesendyourresumeandacoverletter
[email protected].
Monday, June 08, 2015
7:00 PM Nazareth Program Planning Meeng/MR 9
7:30 PM Prayer Group/CR A
Tuesday, June 09, 2015
6:30 PM AA Meeng/Hall
7:00 PM Glory Gatherings/Cry Room
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
7:00 PM
Please join us for the next
Women's Group which will be
held on Tuesday, June 23rd
9:30 AM
from 7:00-800pm in CR A. Please join us for an
evening of discovery about your faith & fellowship! 10:30 AM
6:30 PM
All women of the parish are invited to attend!
Adult Educaon/Hall
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Ladies Guild Sewing Group/Hall
Alzheimer's Support Group/CR A
Knights of Columbus Officers Meeng/CR C
7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Business Meeng/Hall
Friday, June 12, 2015
MEN’S MINISTRY
Come join the men of the parish at 10:00 AM Abilies Beyond Disabilies/MR 9
our weekly discussion group. It is a 8:00 PM Women's AA Meeng/Area 9 & Kitchen
wonderful opportunity for prayer and
Saturday, June 13, 2015
fellowship. We meet every Saturday 7:30 AM Men's Ministry Meeng
morning from 7:30AM to 8:30AM in CR C.
8:00 AM Miraculous Medal Novena/Prayer Chapel
8:30 AM Holy Yoga/MR 1-4
The Ladies Guild Bake Sale
will be postponed due to the
DATE
CHANGE
senior dinner next weekend
June 13th. A new date will
be announced.
9:00 AM Rosary Prayer Group/Prayer Chapel
4:30 PM/ Anoinng Mass with Seniors/Church
5:30 PM & Dinner to follow in the Hall
Sunday, June 14, 2015
10:00 AM Special Needs Class/CR C
12:00 PM Parent as Catechist Brunch/MR 1-4
Installation
The ladies will have their
Installation Luncheon on
Wed. June 17th at 12:00
at
Jim Barbaries
Restaurant.
The cost will be $20.
PARISH COUNSELING
Dr. Dan Joynt Ph. D. is a WCSU Professor
and a CT Licensed Professional Counselor
working with individuals, couples and
families. He can be reached either at 203-770-3171 or
by a message to the Parish Office (746-2200). There is
no cost for a first session. Special consideration is
available for subsequent counseling services.
6:30 PM Sr. Youth Group/Hall
Night of Worship & Ice Cream Social:
"Catholic Young Adults of Greater Danbury" will
be hosting a Holy Hour with music on Tuesday,
June 9th from 6:30PM-7:30PM at St. Marguerite
Parish in Brookfield. The Ice Cream Social will
follow the Holy Hour in the Parish Hall. All
parishioners and friends are invited to join
us. For more information, find us on Facebook at
"Catholic Young Adults of Greater Danbury"
or contact Maria Krafty
at [email protected]
or 610-505-7272.
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Sunday, June 21st
In the hall
Mark your
Calendars!
Breakfast will be served immediately
following the
7:30 A.M., 9:00A.M. &
11:00A.M. Masses.
Breakfast Menu includes:
Fruit Salad, Cold Cereal, French Toast, Fresh
Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Bagels and Croissants
served with cream cheese and butter, Assorted Danish
and Donuts, Fruit Juices, Coffee & Tea
This is a wonderful opportunity for the families of
St. Edward’s to celebrate Father’s Day by taking Dad
to breakfast and by sharing a meal
with your parish family.
Sponsored by St. Edward the Confessor Parish
You are cordially invited to
attend the 10th Annual
Lakeside Gala Wine Tasting
Auction Fundraiser for
St. Edward’s
Thursday, June 25, 2015 from
7 – 11 p.m.
The Candlewood Inn,
Brookfield, CT
$75 pp, which includes wine
tasting and hors d’oeuvres, four
course gourmet dinner
with wine.
If you wish to donate something
or have questions about a
possible donation, please
contact Ellen Waltimyer
at 203-746-9256. Thank you.
Tickets available in the office or
after mass in the gathering space