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21 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT. 06812 203-746-2200
The cake is frosted, the guests have arrived, and the gifts are piled high. One by one, the packages are opened, and one by one, the child reaches for another. Who among us hasn't seen a child who appears crestfallen when the gifts run out? Even the abundance isn't quite enough. Today's Gospel tackles a key question in the spiritual life - grateful or greedy? "There was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest." We all recognize the need to be practical. Raising a family, there's need to save for all sorts of things beyond normal day-to-day costs - medical bills, family vacations, private school, rainy day funds, retirement. Jesus doesn't critique the rich man for simply having an abundant harvest. It's his mentality. Does the rich man sell off the extra to make the needed repairs to the back fence or to invest in some additional livestock to grow the business? Perhaps donate some of the excess to the poor? No. "You have so many good things stored up for many years, rest, eat, drink, be merry!" The man wants to hoard and indulge with no concern for others. Jesus doesn't condemn prudent saving or owning necessary items. He calls us to purify our attitudes. "Guard against all greed... one's life does not consist of possessions." We are called to be good stewards. This means being practical. It also means remaining open to God's invitation with our resources. Are we tithing to our parish? Do we give alms to the poor? Does our weekly entertainment far outstrip what we offer to others? Life is not about "storing up treasure for ourselves." The more we grow in gratitude and generosity, the more we become "rich in what matters to God."
Collection for July 28th was $15,262.50 for an average
of $15,441.63 Thank you for all your support
of our parish!
Keep forgetting your envelope or lost it?? Couldn’t make it to Mass?
St. Edward’s offers online giving through your EFT - Electronic Funds Transfer or by Credit Card. It is a fast and easy way to make your donations to support your parish. Please visit our website and click on ONLINE GIVING or contact Luanne
Hogan in the parish office to set up your weekly/monthly donations.
203-746-2200 x.11
PASTOR Rev. Nick Cirillo 203-746-2200, x.16, [email protected]
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Harry Prieto 203-746-2200, [email protected] DEACON Patrick Shevlin [email protected]
OFFICE MANAGER/CALENDAR Luanne Hogan 203-746-2200, x.11 [email protected]
FRONT DESK/SAFE ENVIRONMENT Eileen Burke 203-746-2200 [email protected] FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Kathryn LaRegina 203-746-4270, x.20
[email protected] ADULT EDUCATION Carol Zinser 203-746-2200, x.24 [email protected]
MUSIC AND LITURGY DIRECTOR Dan Kean 203-746-2200, x.28 [email protected] BULLETIN EDITOR, CENSUS, ENVELOPES, F.F. BILLING, TAX LTRS, WEBSITE
Debra Tomasetti 203-746-2200, x.14 [email protected] YOUTH GROUP Victoria Vas 203-746-2200 [email protected]
INDIVIDUAL,COUPLE & FAMILY COUNSELOR Dr. Daniel Joynt, Ph.D. [email protected]; 860-354-9164 or 203-746-2200, x.21
LAY LEADERSHIP Trustee (s) - Arlene Callahan - 203-312-0918 & Peter Greco - 203-885-0594 LAY LEADERSHIP Finance -Bill Rilley - 203-313-4378
PRAYER LINE 203-746-2200, x. 17 DANBURY HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OF SPIRITUAL CARE 203-739-7885
Liturgical Year B
MONDAY, August 5, 2019
9:00 AM Wilfrid Thibodeau R/B The Donovan Family
TUESDAY, August 6, 2019
9:00 AM John Preneta R/B The Family
WEDNESDAY, August 7, 2019
9:00 AM Lauren DiBiase R/B The Family
THURSDAY, August 8, 2019
9:00 AM Amelia & Edward Pajak R/B Karl & Beverly Kleinschrod
FRIDAY, August 9, 2019
9:00 AM Helen & Frank Byrne & deceased members of the Cleary Family
SATURDAY, August 10, 2019
4:00 PM Edward Sczepanski R/B The Family
5:30 PM Russ Butera R/B JoAnn & Bill Gallagher
SUNDAY, August 11, 2019
7:30 AM Veronica Smyth R/B May Toomey & Family
9:00 AM Mark Pacuch R/B The Conboy & Barry Families
11:00 AM June McDermott R/B Bill & Doris McDermott
5:15 PM Caroline Pisello R/B Denise & Harry Freda
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Joe
Sara Mitchell Jennifer
Gene Noah Santiago
Rosemary
Dan Kerbawy Eddie Nielsen
Loriana
Kelly Raines Pat Argentina
Kate Elizabeth Thorne
Mary Baske
Walter Leon Ryan McGlinchey
John Denault
Jenny Cal M
Tom S Terry
John
Sue Monaghan Greg
Steve Laura
Vinnie
Rudy Hanna Maddie
Angelo F.
Tina Stephen
Maria Carl Catalanotto
David
Pat Szlachelka Scott Blanchard
The DeLeo Family
Allison Snelling Charles Ruthford
Rebecca Karen
Ryan Mann
Wayne Ray
Henry W. Ben
Ryan Kathie
Sara Brough Michael Keenan
Jim Nielsen Jr.
Flo Pellegrini Chuck
Rob Warren Walters
Ian Sunden Melissa Ortiz
Susan Olivo Bill Anne Savino
Marvin Nash Olga C
Maggie Caroline Mancuso
If you, or are a loved one is sick and
would like to be on our prayer list please
contact the parish office at 203-746-2200.
Thank you!
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Phyllis & Anthony
DiBianco requested by Molly Rovello.
The Chapel Lamp will burn for the special intentions of
the Gairing Family.
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
READING 1: WIS 18:6-9
READING 2: HEB 11:1-2, 8-19
GOSPEL: LK 12:32-48
Monday to Friday
July & August 9:00am daily Mass
Saturday Vigils- 4:00 and 5:30 pm
Sundays-7:30, 9:00, 11:00am & 5:15pm
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Closed daily for lunch from 12:00-1:00
Fridays 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Closed Saturdays
Marriage: The proper time of preparation for
Marriage is one year prior to the wedding. Please contact the Parish office as soon as possible.
No Sunday Weddings .~ Baptisms:
1st & 3rd Sundays/ 2nd & 4th Saturdays 12:30pm
Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15-3:45pm
Wednesday, August 14th: 5:30pm -Vigil Mass
Thursday, August 15th: 7:30am Mass, 9:00am Mass
& 7:00pm Mass
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St. Edward’s will have our Marriage
Jubilee on Sunday, September 8th
with a blessing at the 11:00 Mass
for all couples celebrating an
anniversary in 2019 which ends in
“0” or “5” (starting with 10 years).
A light reception will follow in the hall.
Please contact the Parish Office to RSVP by
Mon. Sept. 2nd for the reception.
The next Prayer Shawl meeting is: Sat. August 17th from 9-11:00 am in CR C. During the summer we will only meet the
third Saturday of the month. All skill levels are welcome! Please join us! We are
always looking for new members and donations of yarn.
INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
How preoccupied and anxious are you over preserving
and maintaining a particular standard of wealth? It is
easy to develop an unhealthy relationship with our
possessions and invest ourselves more in their
protection and growth than in our relationship with God.
Greed can overtake us, often without our immediate
notice. Anxiety of heart can find us living more with
sorrow and grief than with freedom and joy. We can
never allow things to replace God, and we always have
to keep our possessions and wealth in proper
perspective. Once they begin to control us, we have a
problem. Anxiety and worry can become our greatest
sins. There is a joyful life to be discovered when
we discover true faith!
Bottle and can truck will be here the weekend of Sept. 6 – 8, 2019. A great way to clean up after your
Labor Day Festivities! Please remember to separate glass from plastic. Thank you for your
support of the Adult Education Program!
Join us for a pleasant afternoon of
“Movie & Conversation”.
No registration necessary. 2:00-4:30* in the hall
August 6th– The 13th Day (2009) 85 min. The true story of the miracle in Fatima, Portugal. In a world torn apart by persecution, war and oppression, three children were chosen to offer a message of hope to the world. August 13th-Going My Way (1944) 126 min. Father Charles O'Mailey, a young priest at a financially failing Church in a tough neighborhood, gains support and inspires his superior. *Movies start at 2:00 to accommodate run times.
Hope you arrive before to grab some popcorn & lemonade.
Men’s Night Out: Friday, September 13th
Bobby's Life’s Lessons From The Dugout!
Former MLB player / manager, ESPN Baseball Analyst and current Sacred Heart University Athletic Director shares" Life's Lessons from the Dugout" in the Church hall. You are not going to want to miss an exciting, fun-filled evening of sports talk. Menu: Ballpark cuisine, beer (21 & over) and soft drinks. ($10 per person goodwill donation recommended)
To reserve your seats contact: Otis Shelton at 203-312-4885 or Don at 203-546-7581
Calling all Men, Fathers and Sons Fairfield County's, Bobby Valentine is
the featured speaker!
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Knights of
Columbus will be held on Sunday,
August 25th right after the 11:00 Mass outside the church
hall on the lawn. (if it rains, it will be held inside). Join us for some great picnic food
and fellowship!
Please prayerfully consider becoming a Faith Formation Catechist or volunteer for the next
school year. We have changed the schedule on
our class dates so the commitment isn't as
demanding for you-ALL classes are held in
the church hall and the most is twice per
month! You CAN make a difference in the faith journey of our parish children! All adult
volunteers must be Safe Environment Trained; please call the office for more
information 203-746-4270.
The parish family of St. Edward’s welcomes Domenico Yorio and
Mia Nunez who were recently baptized. May God bless them always!
PLEASE GET YOUR REGISTRATIONS IN!! Classes are being formed .If you are new to the program please, contact the Faith Formation office. Payment plans are available and full
payment is not due at the time of registration.
Parish Counseling Dr. Dan Joynt
Ph. D. is a WCSU professor and a CT
Licensed Professional
Counselor working with
individuals, couples and families.
Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Stress,
Relationship & Communication issues. He can be
reached either at 860-354-9164 or by a message
to the Parish Office 203-746-2200.
There is no cost for a first session. Special
consideration is available for
subsequent services.
What a great resource right in our parish!!
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If you would like the weekly bulletin emailed to you go to:
www.parishesonline.com
enter our church name and/or city or zip
click on
St. Edward’s
then
Fill out the form with your name and email and you will
receive a confirmation email. You are now enrolled!
The Men’s Fellowship invite all men of the parish to the 12th
Annual CT Catholic Men's Conference
“Forge Your Path To Holiness" which will take place on Saturday,
October 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol, CT.
Tickets for the conference which includes lunch are $45 ($30 for students) and can be
purchased by going to www.ctcatholicmen.org. For more information contact:
Otis Shelton at 203-312-4885 or Don at 203-546-7581
At the end of her life on earth, Mary, the mother of Christ, was taken body and
soul, both physically and spiritually into
heaven to live with her Son forever.
Saturday Mornings- 8:00am- Miraculous Medal Novena/Chapel Saturday Mornings-9:00am- Rosary Prayer Group/Chapel Mondays-5:30pm - Intercessory Prayer Group/CR A Tuesdays-7:00pm- Awakening Prayer Group/Cry Rm
Admissions- Join our exciting mission to form the next generation of
Catholics! Regina Caeli Academy (www.rcahybrid.org) provides a classical, hybrid education in the Catholic
tradition. For enrollment information, please
contact [email protected] or (470) 239-0259.
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PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE PARISH OFFICE OR PLACE IN THE COLLECTION BASKET
CCNF Summer Youth Theater is proud to present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat! Performances will take place at the Congregational Church on August 3rd at
7:30 PM and on August 4th at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors,
students and children, and can be reserved by calling (203) 746-2855; tickets are also
available at the door. All performances will take place in our air conditioned theater locat-
ed at 20 Gillotti Road, New Fairfield CT.
Monday, August 05, 2019
No events scheduled
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
2:00 PM Adult Ed Movies-The 13th Day /Hall
6:30 PM AA Meeting/Hall
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
7:00 PM Bible Study/Philippians/Hall
Thursday, August 08, 2019
No events scheduled
Friday, August 09, 2019
10:00 AM Abilities Beyond Disabilities/Hall
Saturday, August 10, 2019
7:30 AM The Men of St. Edward's Fellowship/Hall
8:00 AM Miraculous Medal Novena/Chapel
9:00 AM Rosary Prayer Group/Chapel
Sunday, August 11, 2019
No events scheduled
Let us remember to
pray for all those who
focus on material
things… let them know
that having riches is not
what matters to God.