A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR
Next Sunday, May 22nd, I will be celebrating my 50th anniversary of ordination at the one Mass on Sunday at 10 AM followed by a picnic. You are all invited to join me on this happy day. Of course, the Saturday Mass will be as usual on May 21st at 5:00 PM.
I am most grateful to the parish committee who has done all the planning for me. In addition to the few remaining family member and guests from former assignments, I'll be joined at Mass by Msgr. John Cody, Father Mike Gribble, Larry Hummer, Michael Lumpe and Jerry Rodenfels.
Thanks to Michelle Shoaps who did the lovely plantings in front of the church and parish offices - just in time for Mother's Day and Confirmation. Also Sara Moberg for the plantings in the urns in front of the church - always lovely!
I am also very grateful to Chief Caskey of our Granville Police Department for providing extra security for our property last weekend. The diocese had issued an advisory about the potential for trouble at Catholic churches in light of the renewed debate over abortion.
we welcome Newark Catholic graduates to their Baccalaureate Mass at St. Edward's on Tuesday, May 17th. This Mass rotates across our different parishes year by year. Along with all our other graduates we pray for them, their families and future. Ave atque Vale! (Hail and Farewell!)
The following note was received from St. Vincent Haven:
We want to express our deepest gratitude for you generous donation of $1,011. With your gift, we will be able to continue doing His work and helping those who are the most in need of His message. God truly does provide. Your continued support is very important to us, and our thankfulness is unending.
GIRL'S NITE OUT WITH MARY
“Give thanks in all circumstances- for this is God’s will for you in Jesus,” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
On behalf of the WSE and WWP planning committee for the recent Girl’s Nite Out with Mary, we extend a thank you to all who attended, volunteered, contributed food, wine, and door prizes. Over 60 women attended, all of us sharing a special closeness with our Mother Mary through an evening of prayer, reflection and receiving a beautiful message of Mary’s virtues and how we can welcome Mary into our daily lives. We received a heartfelt response from our speaker, Lori Crock, “I was so blessed by all of you and your amazing hospitality, attention to detail and the warmth and love from all of you”.
Thank you to all our sisters in Christ who made this evening possible! Keep your eyes open in the bulletin for a summer calendar of opportunities for sharing faith, fellowship and fun this summer
Mary, Undoer of Knots pray for us!
SAVE THE DATE!
A Picnic to Celebrate Msgr. Enke!
Msgr. Enke's 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the priesthood is this May. To celebrate this occasion, a picnic is planned on the church lawn in his honor on Sunday, May 22nd, after Mass. There will only be Mass at 10 a.m. on May 22. We look forward to seeing you to celebrate Msgr. Enke!
“Living the Joy of the Gospel” the theme of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA), inspires us as a people of faith, to share joyfully the Good News of Christ to those who need to feel His love.
To make your gift or pledge please use link below or drop envelope in the collection basket. We have received $38,000 towards what our parish has been asked to raise $103,088.59. Any amount raised over our goal will be returned to our parish to be used for our parish needs.
Thank you in advance for your prayerful generosity.
This weekend there will be a second collection for:
Catholic Communication Campaign
Next Diocesan collection is June 5th: Catholic Home Mission
Thank you to those parishioners using our Online Giving program for offertory and Diocesan giving.
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers
Please watch for your reminder emails that should arrive approximately the beginning of the week prior to your scheduled weekend. If you can not serve please select the swap request in those emails and a message will get sent to other ministers who can fill your spot. You can login to your account anytime to view or update the times you are available. If you forgot your login please contact the office and we will resend your information.
You can view or print the attached document below if you prefer a hard copy of the schedule.
Thank you to all our ministers.
Come Join St. Edward’s Preschool
We have a place for your child! ~ Enrollment is Still Open ~
Spaces are available in all classes for 2022-23. We would love for many of our parish children to join our preschool. Packets of registration information are located outside the preschool office, on tables in the Gathering Space, and downloadable on the preschool page of the parish website: https://saintedwards.org.
For more information, contact Adrienne Evans, Director, St. Edward’s Preschool at (740)587-3275 or at preschool@saintedwards.org.
A Special Thank You from the Preschool:
Recently the preschool received a cash donation from an anonymous donor. We wish to thank you for your generosity, support, and kindness. All of the preschool staff and families are so very grateful for this wonderful and thoughtful donation. We are very excited that this donation will help us to purchase much needed items for our outdoor play area. The children will really benefit from and enjoy this gift. While we are not able to thank you in person, but we are so grateful for your generous donation and support of the parish preschool.
The preschool is very blessed by the support of St. Edward’s Parish every day in many ways. The preschool is filled with such faith, love, and joy which all comes from the love and support from the parish. Thank you to all for your support, and thank you again for the anonymous donation.
Blessings,
The St. Edward’s Preschool Staff~
Adrienne Evans, Nancy McDonough, Emily McDonough, Kelly Beckett, Traci Hedstrom, Nicole DeVito, Anna Munhall, and Diane Skinner
FOOD PANTRY
NEXT WEEKEND IS FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION WEEKEND
This weeks requested items are laundry soap and use boxes.
Thank you!
Youth Group Announcements
Hi, Youth of St. Edward's:
School is coming to an end and summer is around the corner. To celebrate I want to invite you to a cookout at St. Edward's Church on May 15th from 6-8 PM. There will be food, fellowship, and games. Please bring a friend.
In Christ,
Steven
Thank you to everyone who voted for St. Vincent De Paul for the State Farm $25,000 grant.
GOOD LUCK ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Winner to be announced June 6th
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Weekend Mass Schedule
SATURDAY 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Reconciliation is available Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:30 pm
Adoration ~ Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 am
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