A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR   

I wish to express my gratitude to all who made our celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation such a fine experience for our youth last Saturday despite the need to cancel the originally scheduled date last spring. Hats off to our Director of Religious Education, Rebecca Bucknam, her assistant Sarah Sween, our catechists Mark and Chris Motz. Thanks, too, to Deacon John Barbour for his assistance, to Music Director, Paul Radkowski, cantor Zachary Ratcliff, and Ed Hock for serving as usher.  

Better late than never! We have no idea what the year ahead will look like.  

I wish to apologize to our five-thirty Mass attendees last Saturday for being intercepted by three parishioners passing out election material. This is contrary to our policy at St. Edward’s and occurred despite my firm (No!) to them when they asked for permission. God told them to do it?? I have no idea why they chose to disregard my response. Our parishioners should be free to come to Mass and not be subjected to election materials.  

Follow your conscience and vote accordingly. You might consult the following material from The Catholic Conference of Ohio (ohiocathconf.org) to assist you in forming your conscience in this very significant election.  

In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. The responsibility to make political choices rests with each person and his or her properly formed conscience. 

Catholic voters are called to properly form their consciences in preparation for voting and for the continued advocacy for just laws and policies required after voting. This process should focus on moral principles, the defense of life, the needs of the weak, and the pursuit of the common good. It requires constant prayer, understanding of Church teaching, and discernment that goes beyond campaign rhetoric and partisan politics.

Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city/state/country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community. 

We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty. 

We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned, men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender.   

We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom.

We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word, live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace. 

We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Pope Francis has continued to draw attention to important issues such as migration, xenophobia, racism, abortion, global conflict, and care for creation. In the United States and around the world, many challenges demand our attention.

The threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks life itself, because it takes place within the sanctuary of the family, and because of the number of lives destroyed. At the same time, we cannot dismiss or ignore other serious threats to human life and dignity such as racism, the environmental crisis, poverty and the death penalty.                 

~The Book of the Names of the Dead will be placed in the Gathering Space for you to list loved ones who will be prayed for during the upcoming month of November, the traditional time for the remembrance of our beloved deceased souls. ~                

God bless

Msgr Enke

Online Giving is available - please use this link to contribute ~ either recurring or one time as you are able. Envelopes can be dropped off or mailed to the parish office or left in the basket in the back of church. 

St Edwards is truly blessed by the generous support of our parishioners ~ thank you!

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Sunday October 25 is the day to return your Bottles For Life envelope to the collection basket. In case you forgot, you may mail your envelope to Heartbeats at your earliest convenience. Thank you very much for your generosity and support.

WithThanksgiving fast approaching contributions of canned intems would be welcomed.  Monetary contributions can be made using the "Food Pantry" fund through St. Edward Church online giving.