21 BRUSH HILL ROAD NEW FAIRFIELD, CT. 06812 203-746-2200 VISIT US AT: WWW.SAINTEDWARDCHURCH.ORG St. Edward the Confessor Sunday, February 14, 2016LENTEN MASS SCHEDULE Sacrament of Reconciliation during LentMarriage PARISH HOURSMonday - Thursday Friday The Spirit led Him into the desert... Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. Lk 4:1-13
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21 BRUSH HILL ROAD
NEW FAIRFIELD, CT. 06812
203-746-2200 VISIT US AT:
WWW.SAINTEDWARDCHURCH.ORG
St. Edward the Confessor
Sunday, February 14, 2016!
LENTEN MASS SCHEDULE ������������������ ������� �������� �������
Second Sunday of Lent Reading 1: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18
Reading 2: Phil 3:17—4:1
Gospel: Lk 9:28b-36
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Maurizio DeSimone requested by
The DeSimone Family
The Chapel Lamp will burn for Maurizio DeSimone requested by
The DeSimone Family
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Jane Feidelson, Hannah, Richard, Eddie Nielsen, Betty Podlaha, Frank Meli, Charles Finnegan, Alexander Owens, Mary Shepard, Jimmy Shepard, Rosemary, Jim Siniscalchi, John Palma, Paula Cervone, Marge Doyen,
Loriana Aldama, Mark Natoli, Barbara, BJ Herrick, Andy VanSauter, Connie Prisco, Katherine O'Brien, Amy, Rose, Gail G, Doreen Hettinger, Steve, Lyn Holmes, Annette Keenan, Jenny Susi, Ginette, Claire & Wilfred Thibodeau, Jennifer, Ronald Lucza, Rose, Tim, Diane Suppa, Peggy Sullivan, Ann Hayak, Helen Sczepanski, Chuck Dransfield, Holly Smith, Beth, Diane
Owens, Norma Arlotta, Stella Selloni, Kim D'Esposito 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!
In his 2016 Lenten message, Pope Francis called the
faithful to place special emphasis on the spiritual and
corporal works of mercy this Lent, taking into account the
current Jubilee Year of Mercy.
“God’s mercy transforms human hearts; it enables us,
through the experience of a faithful love, to become merciful
in turn,” the Pope wrote in the short document, released
Tuesday by the Vatican.
The spiritual and corporal works of mercy, he said,
“remind us that faith finds expression in concrete, everyday
actions meant to help our neighbors in body and spirit: by
feeding, visiting, comforting and instructing them.”
“On such things will we be judged,” he said. The title of
this year's message was drawn from the Gospel of Matthew:
“I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice,” and has the subtitle: “The
Works of Mercy on the Road of the Jubilee.”
In the message, signed the feast of St. Francis of Assisi,
Oct. 4, 2015, the Pope said those who are truly poor are the
ones who believe themselves to be rich.
Pope Francis’ Lenten
Message: Mercy of God
Helps Us to Be Merciful!
Cancellation policy for DAILY MASS
in the morning
For everyone’s safety, we have a policy
that explains morning daily Mass cancellation. ~When New Fairfield public schools are closed because
of inclement weather, it is because all travel is unsafe.
Therefore, both daily morning Masses will be
cancelled when school is cancelled .
~When New Fairfield public schools are delayed
because of inclement weather, it is because early
morning travel is unsafe. Therefore, 7:30 a.m. Mass
will be cancelled when school is delayed.
Please use good judgment and common sense when
the weather is dangerous. Do not risk your safety to
attend daily Mass.
Mass intentions will be rescheduled.
Glory Gatherings
Throughout February, Glory
Gatherings will have Healing as the
weekly focus on Thursdays after the 9AM Mass
in the cry room. This will include: scriptures of
the healings Jesus brought to people, listening
to healing music, CD’s with healing themes,
testimonies of healings, intercessory prayer for
personal healing and those on your hearts at
end of each gathering, thanksgiving for healings
received from our Lord. All welcome.
Give back this Lenten season in
service to others……..
Morning Glory
Breakfast Program
We are in need of volunteers from St. Edward to help serve hot and healthy meals to the hungry and homeless in Danbury. The Morning Glory Breakfast Program is a service of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, offering breakfast in a safe and warm environment to the neediest in the area. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to make a difference in this Jubilee Year of Mercy. If you are interested in helping us help others, please contact Lisa Keltos at 917.224.6358 by
February 20th & 21st , March 19th & 20th, and April
16th & 17th.
Emmaus 78 Teen Retreat will
be held on February 26-28 at
the Seton Neumann Center in
Danbury, CT! This fun,
faith-filled weekend will give
you the opportunity to experience God’s love and
grow in your relationships with God, others, and
yourself. Bring a friend and let us give each other the
opportunity to become friends along the way. It will
be a weekend that you will never forget. Emmaus is
Faith, Friends, Fun and PLENTY of delicious food.
We promise you won’t be disappointed!!!
If you are interested please call Catherine or Don
Kallberg at 203-730-2069 or visit us at
www.danburyemmaus.org. We look forward to
meeting you on the weekend!
A Spring Healing Service will be held on Monday, April 4th, at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, 138
Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. Fr. Larry Carew will celebrate the mass that begins at 7:30 pm.
Since Religious Education classes will be in session, please use the Church entrance from the first
parking lot. No one will be allowed in the Narthex unattended until children are dismissed to their
parents at 7:20 pm.
What: Movie: Full of Grace - discussion to follow.
When: Sun., February 28,
2016
Time: 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Where: Church Hall
Synopsis: Mary of Nazareth
spends her final days helping
the church regain its original
encounter with the Lord
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Our next Prayer Shawl meeting is: February 20th at 9:00am in CR C. We meet on the 1st &
3rd Saturdays of the month in CR C. All skill levels welcome! Please join us for any meeting for a fun & relaxing morning with a special group of ladies!
Rosary Prayer Group The Rosary is a
powerful prayer where we can meet the
Blessed Virgin Mary and meditate on the
mysteries of the lives of Jesus and Mary. We
meet on Saturday mornings in the chapel at
9:00 am. Join us!
The Ladies Guild will host a Birthright Baby Shower the weekend of Feb. 20th/21st.
Their monthly meeting will be Wed. Feb. 24th at 9:30 in the church hall.
B i r t h r i g h t o f
Danbury is a n o n - p r o f i t
organization that offers love, friendship, and
support to women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant. They help women make a
realistic plan for their future and function by
donation only. They are in need of baby items and monetary Donations. We are asking our generous
St. Edward’s parish community to help by bringing
in donations of baby items, especially, NEW packages of diapers; size newborn to size 5, baby sheets, towels, clothes, baby layettes. Items will be collected the weekend of Feb. 20th & 21st in Conference room B.
The Bottle & Can truck will be here this weekend
February 12-14th. Please separate glass from plastic. Thank you!
Danbury Lenten Campaign -
February 10th – March 20th -
In October 2015 a life was saved
in Danbury through your
prayers and public witness at 40
Days for Life. During Lent commencing February 10
through March 20, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., every day
for 40 days, we will once again pray in public to
save more lives. Will you join us? God sees our
witness; He hears our prayers; He transforms our
world. Prayer Vigil Location: At the driveway entry
to Planned Parenthood, 44 Main Street,
Danbury. Contact: Sharon at 203-769-1120 or sign
up at https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/
danbury/
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203-746-4270
Parish Counseling
Dr. Dan Joynt Ph. D. is a WCSU Professor and a CT
Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, couples and families. He can be reached
either at 203-770-3171 or by a message to the Parish Office
(746-2200). There is no cost for a first session. Special consideration is available for subsequent services.
Theme: Into the Heart of Mercy Join the Holy Family and the Catholic
community around the world as we celebrate the Year of Mercy as proclaimed by Pope Francis. To register please go to
www.holyfamilyretreat.org or call Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, West Hartford, CT at
860.760.9705 for more information or Bill O’Keeffe at 203-746-5520
Join us in peaceful reflection & prayer
Join us for a relaxing
and peaceful time
Grade 1 & 2
There are no classes on Tuesdays during February. In lieu of classes, the children have a retreat on: ~Sunday, Feb. 21st, for Grade 2 Please join us for the 11am Family Mass; lunch & a retreat will be in the Hall afterwards.
www.rcahybrid.org Are you looking for classical education and Catholic formation for your children? Does the opportunity to
homeschool while also allowing your children to experience a structured classroom
environment appeal to you?
Come find out more at our Open House! Saturday, March 5th at 3 - 5 pm
Location: Regina Caeli Academy- Wilton 254 Danbury Avenue, Wilton CT (Located at Wilton Baptist Church)
Contact: Karen D’Anselmi - Coordinator of Education 203-701-9154 or [email protected]
Our philosophy... Regina Caeli is a private, independent tutoring
center operating in the Catholic tradition. We offer
pre-school through twelfth grade classes that meet twice
a week. We are committed to faithful adherence to the
Holy Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church and
particular obedience to the Holy Father.
Regina Caeli is a Christ-centered tutoring center where
the daily life of the tutors and students revolves around
and is permeated by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our
primary goal is to aid the students in knowing, loving,
and serving God by providing them with a “classical
style” of education so they learn how to think critically
and become life-long learners.
Attention 8th Graders!! Feb. 22nd is your
last chance to bring in donations for your Service Project, for
the Dorothy Day Hospitality House. Monetary donations for the
supplies needed to make the lunches, as well as toiletry items
can still be brought in, BY 2/22. Thank you for your generosity!
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Grades 1-5 Parents/Guardians: please be sure your child has his/her book at each class!
