21 B RUSH H ILL R OAD NEW FAIRFIELD , CT. 06812 203-746-2200 VISIT US AT :
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SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
Mass Schedule PARISH HOURS Monday to Friday 7:30AM & 9:00 AM Monday - Thursday Saturday Vigils 4:30 and 6:00 PM 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM & 5:15 PM Friday Sacrament of Reconciliation 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturdays, 3:45 to 4:15 PM Closed S aturdays Miraculous Medal Novena Saturdays at 8:00 AM Marriage Phone: 203-746-2200 Fax: 203-746-4856 The proper time of preparation for Marriage is one year prior to the wedding. Please contact the Parish Office www.saintedwardchurch.org as soon as possible. St Edward the Confessor Church, New Fairfield, CT. 06812
Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration
The Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated at St. Edward the Confessor Church, with a Prayer Service on April 12, 2015
2-3PM Confessions Eucharistic Exposition at 3PM Divine Mercy Chaplet @ 3PM
Benediction, and veneration of Divine Mercy Image at closing. All are welcome. Divine Mercy Chaplet prayers will be provided.
Jesus promised St. Faustina, “The soul that will go to confession, (be in a state of grace) and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of Divine Mercy shall obtain complete forgiveness of sin and punishment.” Diary 699.
The Divine Mercy Novena prayers, available on entrance table.
The 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal’s goal for St. Edward’s is The new 2016 $200,000 . We are currently at 61.43%; $122, 852. With the generosity and support of our parishioners, I know we Mass book is now can achieve this goal. I would like to personally thank you open. Please stop for your donation towards this very worthy cause. I ask that you kindly and prayerfully consider a gift to the Appeal this by the parish office to year. You may make your contribution directly by contacting the Parish Office or on our website link. reserve your masses.
Offertory Blessings In the event you use a Welcome Envelope, please be For the week of March 29th, we received $19,8592.44 sure to write your full name & for an average of $17,790.71. For the weekend of address (as there may be others with April 5th we received $16,187.85 for an average of the same last name) & envelope # (if you know it) so you may get proper $16,187.85 credit for your donation. Thank you! Thank you for your generous support of St. Edward’s! 1 SSSECOND SSSUNDAY OFOFOF EEEASTER DDDIVINE MERCY SUNDAY ––– AAAPRIL 12, 2015
RRREADINGS FFFOROROR NNNEXTEXTEXT WWWEEKEEKEEK AAAPRILPRILPRIL 191919 THTHTH , 2015 MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 TTTHIRD SSSUNDAY OFOFOF EEEASTER 7:30AM Stanley Jablonski R/B Lauren Rippo Reading 1: Acts 3:133:13----15,15, 1715, 17-17 ---19191919 9:00AM Richard Dumont R/Bob & Bev Pietrzkiewicz Reading 2: 1 Jn 2:12:1----5a5a5a5a TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 Alleluia cf. Lk 24:32 Gospel: Lk 24:3524:35----48484848 7:30AM Eleanor Preneta R/B Carol & Patrick Van Waes 9:00AM Carole Havira R/B Mark Havira WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015 Liturgical Year B 7:30AM Emma Belci R/B Tony & Paola DeCristofaro 9:00AM The DiBouno Family R/B Tony & Antionette DiBouno THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 7:30AM Maria & John Sarcone 9:00AM John Kawulicz R/B The Ladies Guild FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015 th THIS Sunday, April 12 7:30AM Stella Grant R/B Her daughter Anne Grant 9:00AM Carl Sporkmann R/B Grace Sporkmann After 33 years of service, Deacon David SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015 Vaughn will be retiring from active For the special intentions of Roger Kissane & Family 4:30PM ministry. We would like to show him our R/B Rose Maguire appreciation for his service to our parish as he 6:00PM Mary Donovan R/B The Donovan Family moves into this new stage in his life. Join us SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015 THIS Sunday, April 12 th when we will say 7:30AM Sal Lombardi R/B His Wife & Family goodbye to Deacon Vaughn at the 11:00 Mass 9:00AM Patricia Martin R/B Joe Letizia and have a reception afterwards to thank him 11:00AM Tom & Joan Gallagher R/B Bill & JoAnn Gallagher for his years of service. Please join us! 5:15PM Rosemarie Malagiero R/B The Killian Family The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Susan & SAVE THE DATE!!! Benedict Letizia at the request of The Family. The 10th annual Lakeside Gala The Chapel Lamp will burn for Angelo Blanco at the request of The Blanco Family. wine tasting & auction to ben- efit St. Edwards will be Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 7-11 at The Candlewood Inn. More details to follow!!! Thanks to all the Jane Feidelson, Gerald Fitzgerald, Theresa Stroh, g e n e r o u s Jim Lewis, Karen Fox, Hannah, Richard, Eddie Nielsen parishioners who
Periodically we need to clear out our prayer have supported our teens and helped list so if you, or are a loved one is sick and financially support those who would like to be on our prayer list please couldn’t afford to go on their own to contact the parish office at 203-746-2200. Thank you! our Steubenville East Conference this July!2 St. Edward the Confessor, New Fairfield, CT. www.saintedwardchurch.org
The next monthly Ladies Guild HOMEFRONT DAY IS COMING! Mee ng will be on Wed. April St. Edward's is participating in "Homefront Day" on May 2, 22nd a er the 9:00 mass in 2015. Volunteers come together on this the hall. The ladies will play Bingo. Please day and give their time and talent to join us for a fun morning out repair a home for someone in the community who is unable to do this themselves. We will have an informa- filled with prayer and tional sign up meeting on April 19th at 6:15 p.m., after fellowship. All women of the the 5:15 mass in the parish hall. If you would like to parish are welcome! participate in this program, please try to attend this meet- ing. HOMEFRONT forms can be found in the parish office or on our website For questions, contact Doris McDermott at (203) 746-5539. The next Toddler Tea Commentary from Dr. Dan Joynt, parishioner, gathering will be on Tuesday, April in Response to the Synod Bulletin - March 21st from 9:30-11:00 AM in the CORNER 2015 church hall. This program caters to Transition from discussion to: Encourage parents and children ages 0 to 5. The DOING ACTIVITIES with each of the following five parent/children will gather for circle points. time and join in introductions; song and games then Liturgy and Worship: Recognize the Sacraments empower people and encourage them to be aware of have craft time and play/snack time with the other their own limits and strengths. children while the parents socialize. Toddler Tea is Delegates need to share “Responses” with church st rd typically held on the 1 and 3 Tuesday of the month. members – during church service – Engage a brief dialogue with members who are present at MASS Family Life: Families CONNECT as witnesses of Catholic TEACHINGS and FAITH. Evangelization: Actively advocate by connecting with Prayer Shawls are a warm embracing token of love church members – children, youth, adults and elders. Leadership: Actively encourage and support older for someone in need or for someone in happiness. adults to take ownership of their strengths and We typically meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the limits. month in the church hall. Our next mee ng is: Faith formation and Education: So very important to Saturday, April 18th at 9:00am in CR C. Join us for effectively interact with teenagers to recognize their fellowship and fun! All skill levels welcome! strengths and what they can offer to the evangelization process.
GLORY GATHERINGS Glory Gatherings will meet Tuesdays 7-8PM in the cry room. On First Tuesdays there We are in need of a permanent usher for the will be special prayer time for your healing. Come and be refreshed. The Word of the Lord brings 6PM Saturday evening mass. If you regularly restoration. 2015 is your time for His Grace to you and attend this mass and would be willing to help your concerns. . . . . for God all things are possible. Mt with the usher and collector responsibilities 19:26. Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will please let Gloria or Lennie know after mass. find, knock and the door will be opened to you. Mt 7:7. Open your heart and receive treasure, freedom and MMMENENEN ’’’SSS MMMINISTRY hope God has just for you. As you listen to the Holy Come join the men of the parish at our weekly Spirit He imparts wisdom, words of knowledge, discussion group. It is a wonderful opportunity for prophetic words, healing and scriptures that remind us prayer and fellowship. We meet every Saturday morning of God’s promises for us. All are welcome. from 7:30AM to 8:30AM in CR C. 203-746-4270 Autism Awareness Month With this in mind, as well as the call of Pope Francis to support and Faith Formation Registration for pray for children and families the 2015-2016 school year is affected by autism, St. Edward’s wants to help underway! PLEASE take “shine a light” on autism and help our parishioners advantage of our Early Bird special and better understand autism and support those in our register before April 30, 2015. midst affected by this disorder. To this end, the weekly bulletin throughout April will feature Payment plans are available for you . information designed to help spread awareness and Registration forms and fee schedule for education about autism. new students are available on the website. What is Autism? Incoming first graders will need a copy of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of their baptismal certificate. Please consider developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and volunteering! Any questions please call the behavioral challenges. Faith Formation Department at According to the Centers for Disease Control 203-746-4270. (CDC), 1 in 68 children has been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). First Holy Communion and ASD is estimated to affect more than Rehearsal 2 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of Communion: Sunday, April millions worldwide th People on the spectrum may communicate, 26 1:30pm interact, behave and learn in ways that are Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 22 nd from different from most other people. 4:00-5:30pm The learning, thinking and problem solving Communion: Sunday, May 3 rd 1:30pm abilities of people with ASD can range th from gifted to severely challenged. Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 29 ASD occurs in all racial, ethnic and 4:00-5:30pm socioeconomic groups. For rehearsal: Your child needs to be There is no medical detection or cure. dropped off to the church promptly at How do I learn more? What do I do if I think my 3:50pm. Parent meeting at 5:15pm in the child or loved one might have ASD? How can I Church. get involved in supporting children and families affected by ASD? Nazareth Program Registra on is HERE!! Autism Speaks was founded in 2005 by Bob and Space is limited . If you are interested in Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown the Nazareth Program for your families’ into the world’s leading autism science and Faith Forma on needs, please check out advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments our website for more informa on about and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of Nazareth or contact Beverly Steiger at autism spectrum disorder; and advocating for the [email protected]. needs of individuals with autism and their families. To learn more, visit www.autismspeaks.org
4 Monday, April 13, 2015 Have fun with music while increasing the music 7:00 PM Ballroom Dancing/Hall aptitude of your child! Making Music Praying Twice is a faith inclusive early childhood music education 7:30 PM Prayer Group/Cry Room program for children newborn to 5 years of age with a Tuesday, April 14, 2015 parent or caregiver. Sacred and secular music from a 6:30 PM AA Mee ng/Hall variety of world cultures are part of the curriculum as it 7:00 PM Respect Life Mee ng/CR A follows the liturgical seasons of the year. The 7 week 7:00 PM Glory Gatherings/Cry Room Easter session begins April 23rd and includes the Children's songbooks and CDs. Share the gift of music Wednesday, April 15, 2015 with your child, or grandchild, as we sing, dance, play No Events Scheduled rhythm instruments and more. Please email Marlene at Thursday, April 16, 2015 [email protected] or you can call 9:30 AM Ladies Guild Sewing Group/Hall 203-746-1142 for more information. Registration forms are available in the gathering space and on St. Ed's 6:00 PM Contemporary Choir/CR A website. Come join us! Friday, April 17, 2015 10:00 AM Abili es Beyond Disabili es/MR 9 The Parish family of St. Edward the 8:00 PM Women's AA Mee ng/Area 9 & Kitchen Confessor gives a warm welcome to: Saturday, April 18, 2015 Daniella Santulli who was recently Blood Pressure Screenings/CR B 7:30 AM Men's Ministry Mee ng/CR C baptized. May God bless her always! 8:00 AM Miraculous Medal Novena/Prayer Chapel 8:30 AM Holy Yoga/MR 1-4 PARISH COUNSELING 9:00 AM Rosary Prayer Group/Prayer Chapel Dr. Dan Joynt Ph. D. is a WCSU Professor and a CT 9:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry/CR C Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, couples and families. He can be reached either at 203-770 3:45 PM Confessions/Church -3171 or by a message to the Parish Office (746-2200 ). 4:30 PM Teen RCIA First Communion/Church There is no cost for a first session. Special consideration Sunday, April 19, 2015 is available for subsequent counseling services. Blood Pressure Screenings/CR B 10:00 AM Special Needs Class/CR C Diocese of Bridgeport Jubilee Mass of 6:15 PM Homefront Mee ng/Hall Enclosed Mtg Room Wedding Anniversaries 6:30 PM Sr. Youth Group/Hall The Diocese of Bridgeport will celebrate a Mass commemorating “The right to life is the first among significant wedding anniversaries at human rights.” – Pope Francis Saint Theresa Church, Trumbull, on Sunday, May 17, at 3:00 P.M . Bishop Caggiano The next Respect life meeting will be will be the Principal Celebrant at this special Mass Tuesday, April 14th from 77----8pm8pm in CR A. All are welcomed. which will include the renewal of marriage vows A. All are welcomed. and presentation of commemorative certificates. On the church supporting life: “This young woman Couples celebrating an anniversary in 2015 which had the courage” to carry her baby to term and not ends in “0” or “5,” or anyone celebrating 50+ years have an abortion, Pope Francis said. But this exam- are invited to register with their parish by May 8. ple of an unmarried woman who sought baptism for her baby, “what does she find? A closed door. And this happens to a lot of people. This is not good pas- St. Edward’s will have our Annual Marriage toral zeal. This pushes people away from the Lord.” Jubilee on Sunday June 7th at the 11:00 mass with a reception to follow in the hall. ——— Homily during morning Mass May 25, 2013 in chapel of More information to follow. his residence 5
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Edward The Confessor 21 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812
ACCT Number : 04-0718 Routing Code R Run Number:
PHONE 203-746-2200 x. 14
CONTACT PERSON Debbie Tomasetti ([email protected])
SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION April 5, 2015
TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday@ 12:00PM
DELIVERY TIME Thursday 4:00PM
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