Parish Office closed Monday January 18, 2021 for Martin Luther King Holiday
There will not be Adoration on Monday January 18, 2021
15 January 2021
A Word From Your Pastor
Monday, January 18, the parish offices are closed in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday.
Many of my era will recall the motto of the Christopher movement: “Tis better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” It is in that spirit we are keeping our outdoor Christmas lights on during these days prior to the inauguration of President-elect Biden. We do this, not in any way a political gesture, but as a call to prayer for our country in these dangerous days. Please join us in this effort.
Speaking of the inauguration this week, I ask, as I did four years ago, to pray that our new president will be an instrument of the Lord’s peace across the world and in our land. Please pray, too, for our governor as he continues to help us through the pandemic.
The following is an excerpt from a letter I received from St. Vincent Family Center:
We here at St. Vincent Family Center (SVFC) are reaching out to share an opportunity for those of your parishioners who may be interested in learning more about fostering a child/children in need here in our community. There may be families at St. Edward the Confessor who serve as foster parents today, and others who have thought about becoming foster parents. We would like to help interested families learn more. SVFC is hosting two Virtual Info Sessions to share more about what it means to foster a child and address questions and curiosities of those who may be considering.
The Zoom sessions are:
Tue., Jan. 19 from 6 to 7 PM at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87085330490
Thur., Jan. 21 from 7-8 PM at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87991034439
God bless,
Msgr Enke
Death of Parishioner
Please keep William (Bill) Hendey, the husband of Marge Hendey, in your prayers.
Follwing Mass, Bill was laid to rest on January 15, 2021 at Maple Grove Cemetary. Please keep Marge and their family in your prayers.
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Please pray for the soul of Robert Dodd, father of parishioner Daniel (Stephanie) Dodd. Please keep the Dodd family and their families in your prayers
Obituary
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Please pray for the soul of Elizabeth Hurtado, the aunt of parishioner Michelle Gardner. Keep Michelle in your prayers during this time of loss
Obituary
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Please pray for the soul of Elizabeth Hurtado, the aunt of parishioner Michelle Gardner. Keep Michelle in your prayers during this time of loss
Please pray for the soul of Marta Klemetti, wife of praishioner Wayne Klemetti, who passed away Friday morning. Please keep the Klemetti family in your prayers
Grant them peace and eternal rest in your arms, O Lord.
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Bulletin Online --> HERE
Sponsor of the Week – R.A. Long Painting
“ From the time we started having Eucharistic Adoration each day, our love of Jesus became more intimate, our love for each other more understanding , our love for the poor more compassionate, and we have doubled the number of vocations. The time we spend in having our daily audience with God is the most precious part of the whole day. “
St. Teresa of Calcutta
A New Year - A New Day
Come and join us for Eucharistic Adoration 9:30 a.m. until noon Monday and Friday in the main body of the church.
MASS REQUESTS
Mass request dates are available for the second half of 2021. Due to the limited number of dates remaining for 2021, we ask parishioners to limit the number of Mass requests to 3. Requests and payment can be mailed to (or dropped off at) the parish office Atten: Anne Arnold. Mass stipend is $10.
Food Pantry ~ The Need for TP
Reminder there is always a need for TP ~ Canned food items and boxed meal kits (i.e. hamburger helper, etc) too.
Thank you!
Society for the Propagation of the Faith
This weekend ~ January 16-17, 2021, is the Society for the Propagation of the Faith Membership Drive. Donations can be made by dropping envelope in the basket on way out of Mass or through our Online Giving Program.
As disciples of Jesus, we are to share the “Good News” of Christ. Through the Propagation of Faith, we can reach those working at “the ends of the earth”, offering our prayers and financial assistance as we support the Church’s evangelizing efforts worldwide. To enroll in Membership use the parish collection envelope for Membership Sunday. Society members receive the graces of 15,000 Masses celebrated each day by missionaries for its members – living or deceased. Mass is also celebrated daily for Society members at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. January 16 & 17th join in the worldwide mission of Jesus!