ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR PARISH
61 Mill Street, Milford, NJ 08848
Father Kris Kaczynski, Pastor
Deacon Bill Barr, Pastoral Associate
Mrs. Ethel Mitchell, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Kristine Menard, Parish Catechetical Leader
Mrs. Tara Shepherd, Parish Council Coordinator
Parish Office
Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Phone: 908 995 4723 / Fax: 908 995 9353
Parish Website www.stedwardmilford.parishesonline.com
E-mail [email protected]
The Holy Mass
Sunday Vigil Mass on Saturday at 4:00 PM
Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9:00 AM
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Holy Day of Obligation: 9:00 AM, 6:00 PM (Vigil: 6:00 PM)
Children’s Mass: Third Saturday of the Month at 4:00 PM
Youth Mass: Fourth Sunday of the Month at 10:00 AM
Confessions on Saturday at 3:30 PM and upon request
Divine Mercy Chaplet from Monday to Friday before Mass
Holy Rosary from Monday to Friday before Mass
Miraculous Medal Novena on Monday before Mass
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday of the
Month at 9:30 AM
Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Please contact the Parish Office at least one month in advance
of the Baptism.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Please inform the
Parish Office concerning the needs of the sick Parishioners.
Sacrament of Marriage: Please contact the Parish Office
one year in advance to begin the process.
We, the Parish Community of St. Edward the Confessor
have as our mission to unite all of our families in God’s
Name to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ under the guidance
of the Holy Spirit. We share our gifts through worship,
education, fellowship, and community outreach, by
joyfully facing the challenges of our neighborhood.
Religious Education Office
Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Phone: 908 995 9798 / Fax: 908 995 9353
E-mail: [email protected]
Children are prepared for the Sacraments of First Penance,
First Communion and Confirmation through
Religious Education Program (levels 1 – 8).
Monday: 5:00 - 6:00 PM at Milford Public School
Growing in Faith Together - GIFT Program
Whole Community Catechesis
First Sunday of the Month at 8:30 AM in the Parish Center.
Classes by age groups and intergenerational activities.
Preschool offered for children ages 3 to 5 years.
10:00 AM Mass in the Parish Center
After Mass coffee and cake. All are welcome!
Wednesday after first Sunday of the Month.
Classes in the Parish Center from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Preschool offered for children ages 3 to 5 years.
All are welcome to join our Parish.
Please inform the Parish Office of any address changes.
Please call the Parish Office if you are interested in joining or
helping any of our Parish Ministries.
Parish Library is located in the Parish Center.
February 22, 2015 – First Sunday of Lent
Jesus fasted for 40 days and was tempted Mark 1:12-15
As soon as John the Baptist had finished his ministry, Jesus began his in Galilee, his home district. John's enemies had
sought to silence him, but the gospel cannot be silenced. Jesus proclaimed that the time of restoration proclaimed by the
prophets was now being fulfilled in his very person and that the kingdom of God was at hand. What is the kingdom of
God? The word "kingdom" means something more than a territory or an area of land. It literally means "sovereignty" or
"reign" and the power to "rule" and exercise authority. The prophets announced that God would establish a kingdom not
just for one nation or people but for the whole world. God sent us his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, not to establish an
earthly kingdom but to bring us into his heavenly kingdom - a kingdom ruled by justice, truth, peace, and holiness. The
kingdom of God is the central theme of Jesus' mission. It's the core of his gospel message.
Memorial flowers are donated this weekend in memory of Virginia & William Wentworth by Family.
MASSES & SERVICES
Sat. - Sun., February 21 - 22, 2015 – First Sunday of Lent
4:00 PM
Dorothy Evanicsko
8:00 AM
Virginia & William Wentworth
10:00 AM
Marie Kelson
r/o Harriette Jeffreys
r/o Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Peles
r/o Agnes Szwec
Monday, February 23, 9 Am Mildred Schacht
r/o Joyce & Frank Shepherd
Tuesday, February 24, 7:00 PM Eucharistic Service
7:20 PM Lenten Longings – Renew Program presented by Deacon Bill Barr
Wednesday, February 25, 9:00 AM Poor Souls in Purgatory
r/o Agnes Schwartz
9:20 AM Lenten Program presented by Fr. Joseph Murphy
Thursday, February 26, 9 AM
Thekla Kieffer
r/o St. Edward Parish Family
Friday, February 27, 9:00 AM Eucharistic Service
6:00 PM Lenten Soup sponsored by Eucharistic Ministers
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross + Lenten Reflection
Sat. - Sun., February 28 – March 1, 2015 – Second Sunday of Lent
4:00 PM
Mary Panfile
r/o Coppola Family
8:00 AM
James Knapp
r/o Golden Agers
10:00 AM
Deceased Members of the Rosary Altar Society
r/o Rosarians
The next meeting for the Knights of Columbus Council #7581 will be on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM at St.
Edward the Confessor Parish Center. If you are interested in becoming a Knight of Columbus please, check us out on the
Church website, then contact Grand Knight Garry Lacey at [email protected] or Father Kris.
Tuesday, February 24, 7:00 PM Eucharistic Service followed by Lenten Longings – Renew Program. Pope
Francis said that "Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy," I've got the answer During this upcoming Lenten season join us for six weeks and participate in RENEW's Lenten Longings. It’s an
opportunity to wake up spiritually - and share your faith with others in our parish. The group will meet 7:30 PM for 90
minutes, Tuesday evenings during Lent. Besides waking your Spirit up, it's a great way to meet new people and deepen
your relationship with God. Talk to Deacon Bill or Nancy, [email protected] or 908-500-8685 or call the Parish
Office.
Wednesday, February 25, 9:00 AM Mass followed by Lenten Program presented by Fr. Joseph Murphy
Thomas Merton on St. Thomas Aquinas and “The Ways of God” - Imitating God.
Weekly Collection - $ 1,818.00; St Edward Rel. Ed. Program; $ 411.00.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Next Sunday, March 1, Growing in Faith Together - GIFT Program
Whole Community Catechesis
8:30 AM in the Parish Center Classes by age groups and intergenerational activities
10:00 AM GIFT Mass in the Parish Center followed by coffee and cake sponsored by Lectors.
Next Sunday we will have second special collection to help our catholic brothers and sisters in the Middle East who
have lost everything. Thank you very much for your generosity!
2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance
6:00 PM, Saturday, March 14, 2015
At St. Edward the Confessor Parish Center in Milford, NJ
Dinner will include: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potato, Carrots, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Harp & Guinness.
BYOB 30.00 PP
For tickets please call St. Edward the Confessor Parish Office at 908 995 4723