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“Let my prayer come before you, Lord.”
Priesthood Sunday
On September 24-25th the Vocation Committee would like to invite all parishioners to acknowledge the generosity and faithful service of Fr. Christian Bui and Fr. Thomas Joseph to our parish family.
One way to express our gratitude is by offering a Spiritual Bouquet (prayers, holy hour or rosary) for them. A Bouquet Book for each priest will be available in the Narthex for you to share your spiritual offering.
Evangelization & Catechesis
Catechists Wanted!
Are you looking for an opportunity to share the faith with our young parishioners? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our catechetical team as a catechist or catechist aide working with children in 1st-5th grade or as a small group leader working with youth in 6th-12th grade.
Prayerfully consider joining the St. Edward Catechetical Ministry Team! Currently we are in need of 10 catechists/aides and 4 small group leaders. Contact Annette O’Driscoll at aodriscoll@saintedward.org for more information!
Youth Ministry Fall Retreat-
Team Members Wanted
We would like to provide a retreat experience for the teens of our parish and we cannot do it without a team. We are looking for 10 to 15 adults who can spend a weekend away, be part of team meetings, who can lead small groups, and are willing to give a talk or two. Interested in joining the team? Please contact Sarai Myers at smyers@saintedward.org.
St. Edward Feast Day Festival
Tickets On Sale Now
Stop by the Parish Life Center after all Masses this weekend to pre-purchase your tickets for the St. Edward Feast Day Festival taking place on Sunday, Oct. 9! We will be pre-selling food and drink tickets, kids' wristbands for unlimited games and rides, raffle tickets, and tickets to the Live Auction Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 8. You can also sign up to volunteer or to help as a festival sponsor. Come by and see what you can do to make this day a success!
Christmas Decoration for the Exterior of Church
Volunteers Needed!
We need help decorating the exterior of the church. The Corson family dedicated many years beautifying the exterior of the church during the Christmas season. We are now looking for other volunteers to help out! The decorations are provided and stored in the PLC. We need help putting the decorations up in December and taking them down in January. If you’re interested, contact Matt at the parish office: 281-353-9774 or by email at mthai@saintedward.org
Young Adult September
Game Night Event!
The SECC young adult group is having a game night at Fortress BeerWorks Brewery on Friday, September 30th at 7:00PM. Everyone age 18-35 is welcome, and they can bring their favorite board or card game to play!
Pro-Life Activities
Life Chain
For 35 years on the first Sunday in October, Life Chains have formed across cities nationwide. On October 2nd, we will host a Life Chain on the south side of the 200 block of FM 1960 W near I-45. With the Supreme Court reversal of Roe v Wade, this public, prayerful, peaceful testimony for life is more important than ever! This powerful and unifying time of prayer only requires a one hour commitment. Participants simply arrive at 2:15pm with plenty of parking available. We will distribute positive Life Chain approved signs and line up for prayer from 2:30-3:30pm. With your help this year, we can have the largest representation ever! Bring your rosary, chair, hat, umbrella, and water. For questions, contact Jenny Hamann at jmlchirp@yahoocom.
Pro-Life Rosaries
After the Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses on October 1st & 2nd, the Respect Life Ministry will have a table in the narthex with Pro-Life Rosaries that will be given out. The rosaries are free, but will have a basket for free-will donations should anyone wish to be generous.
Knights of Columbus Corner
Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge sponsored by Council 14512 on St Edward’s soccer field Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 9am-12pm.
The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and jurisdictional competitions. Contestants will kick 15 penalty kicks with points awarded based on goal area achieved. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.
For additional information contact Matt Maggio at matt.maggio3@gmail.com or 214-385-1510. Please sign up in advance using the link below to have an accurate head count or in the event of inclement weather.
LOVING CHOICE SPAGHETTI DINNER
Save the Date
St. Edward Knights of Columbus Council 14512 will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner, October 22, 2022 following the 5:30 Saturday Vigil Mass in the PLC.
Proceeds will benefit The Loving Choice Pregnancy Center.
10th Annual Chili Cook-Off Benefiting the American Wheelchair Mission
We need cooking teams for the Knights of Columbus Council 14512 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off held November 12, 2022 on the grounds of St. Simon & Jude. Come join the competition! Registration fee for a cooking team is $150
(1 wheelchair) and spots are assigned on a first come basis.
The deadline is October 31st.
We are also in need of two men/women teams for a cornhole tournament being held as well. Registration is $20 per team.
Contact John Edwards at johnedwards7662@sbcglobal.net to sign up or click the button below.
Stitches of Peace Meeting
Save the Date!
Our next meeting will be on September 17th at 9:30AM in the Annex.
Five Languages of Appreciation Workshop
At work, people express and receive appreciation in different ways. If you try to express appreciation in ways that aren’t meaningful to your co-workers, they may not feel valued at all. This is because you and your co-workers are speaking different languages. In The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, Dr. Chapman and Dr. White will help you identify the five languages of appreciation in order to:
Express genuine appreciation to coworkers and staff — even on a tight budget.
Increase loyalty with the employees and volunteers in your organization.
Reduce cynicism and create a more positive work environment.
Improve your ability to show appreciation for difficult colleagues.
Convey the language of physical touch in appropriate ways.
The workshop is Saturday, September 17 starting at 9:00am and ending with 5:30pm mass.
Sign up here!
Medical Mission in the Philippines
Give your support by praying for the success of serving 500-1000 impoverished people in three days!
You can also help by donating any used or unused medical equipment and supplies: reading or prescription eyeglasses, blood pressure apparatus, sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, canes, rolling walkers, splints, back braces, cervical collars, unused ace bandages, unused gauze, unused band-aids, unused gloves, and anything else you think might be useful for the poor.
We will put boxes in the Narthex every weekend for parishioners to put their supplies there. Supplies will be collected until the end of September and items will ship out every week starting mid-August.
Pray With Us!
St. Edward Prayer
Lord,
you raised Saint Edward, king and confessor,
to excel in good government and faithful service.
May these ideals survive and flourish among us
through his prayers.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
you raised Saint Edward, king and confessor,
to excel in good government and faithful service.
May these ideals survive and flourish among us
through his prayers.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
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