Mass Resources
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Scroll down to see important dates, highlights, and Catholic content to help you strengthen your spiritual life.
Mark Your Calendar!
Have you heard? The parish events calendar on our website can be synced to the Google calendar on your phone. For instructions to do that, click here.
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For more information on liturgies, events, and activities please check the parish website or contact the parish office.
Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Reminder!
As we approach May 18th, we would like to remind you that we will not have confession. If you would like to partake in the sacrament of reconciliation, please plan around this. Thank you for understanding.
May Crowning
The Church dedicates the month of May to our Blessed Mother. Help us honor and reverence Our Lady by attending our May crowning. See the graphic below for further details.
Respect Life
Don't forget to bring your baby bottles filled with donations back to the church on May 13th and 14th. Thank you in advance for your generosity and openness to support mothers in need.
Stitches of Peace Upcoming Dates
May 6th
June 17th
July 15th
August 12th
September 16th
All meetings are from 9:30AM – 1:00PM in the Annex.
We welcome you to join us and invite you to bring along your favorite supplies or just use the limited supplies we have. If you bring your sewing machine and have a quarter inch foot, that would definitely come in handy too. If sewing is not your thing, bring your crochet or knitting projects and spend some time with us. Feel free to come work on your own sewing projects too.
Evangelization & Catechesis
Registration for Family Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation for adults and children are now open!
Vacation Bible School
Do you have a child who wants to participate?
Do you have a teen in need of service hours?
Do you want to spend time this summer echoing the faith and living out your missionary discipleship in a fun and rewarding way?
This summer event for our children in Pk-5th grade offers a super fun and faith-filled experience for all who are a part of it. Registration ends today by 11:59 pm. Don’t wait another minute and register today.
For all the details and to register your child or as a volunteer (adults/teens), click the button!
One aspect that makes Vacation Bible School such a fruitful and exciting event for our children is the decorations and set up we are able to build for our sing and play and the Bible Adventures section, to highlight just a couple of stations. Consider being a part of this event by making a generous donation. Click the button and it will direct you to our wish list on Amazon. You can ship it directly to the parish.
Junior High Summer Series
We are so excited to host our summer series focusing on community, leadership, discipleship, and prayer. This is offered for all incoming 6th graders to all incoming 8th graders. All four sessions are free of cost and will include a meal. More information and registration coming very soon. For now, save the dates: June 4th, June 25th, July 9th, and July 23rd after the 5:00 pm Mass! Adults interested in serving on the summer core team for Junior High, please email Annette O’Driscoll at aodriscoll@saintedward.org.
High School Summer Events
If you missed the parent information meeting this last week, do not worry. We’ve got you covered. Parents of teens interested in attending either or both of these events are encouraged to contact Annette O’Driscoll at aodriscoll@saintedward.org. Here are some of the details:
Shine Catholic Missions
June 19th-June 24th
Archdiocesan Youth Conference (AYC)
July 28th-July 30th
Both events only cost $100 non-refundable per teen/per event. The deadline to submit forms and payment for Shine and payment for AYC is May 26th.
Graduate Mass 2023
Attention parents of seniors in high school, we want to celebrate your teen!
Sunday, May 21st
5:00 pm Mass with reception to follow
Summer Series: Into His Likeness
Parishioners at St. Edward are invited to join us for one, two, or all six Sundays the series runs.
Intrigued? Want more info? Ready to register?
Mother's Day
We want to wish all mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and spiritual mothers a blessed day. We know this day can bring many mixed emotions. Whatever your situation, we appreciate all women for your intrinsic motherhood. Your ability to care for all life is a gift to the world.
EMHC & Lector Training
St. Edward Feast Day Festival
As we begin the early planning phase for the parish festival, we are looking to you for support and involvement. If you have any ideas or input on the following areas, we welcome you to share with us.
Festival Donors: Monetary support to underwrite the festival. Send ideas and offers to Brendan D’Souza at anbforever@gmail.com
Food Vendors: Send ideas to Steve Kucza at skucza@hotmail.com
Vendor Market: Booths selling various items. Send ideas to Evelyn Koch at evsrack@hotmail.com
Spring Art Showcase Silent Auction
The SECS "Kids on Broadway" Spring Art Showcase will also include a silent auction! The auction opens on May 7th and will close at 8:45pm on May 12th at the art showcase event. All bidding will be done electronically, so you do not need to be present at the event to bid or win. Please share the silent auction link with any family and friends that want to support our school. All proceeds support the SECS Annual Fund. To bid on an item and learn more about bidding, click the button. Please contact Jessica Lange with any questions about the silent auction (jlange64@yahoo.com).
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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