www.saintedwardchurch.org 21 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT. 06812 203-746-2200

For the weekend of: January 13th the collection

was $15,689.00 for an average of $16,246.75 for the quarter. Thank you for all

your support of our parish!

PASTOR Rev. Nick Cirillo 203-746-2200, x.16, Frnick@saintedwardchurch.org ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Harry Prieto 203-746-2200, FrHarryPrieto@saintedwardchurch.org

DEACON Patrick Shevlin pshevlin@saintedwardchurch.org

OFFICE MANAGER/CALENDAR Luanne Hogan 203-746-2200, x.11 lhogan@saintedwardchurch.org FRONT DESK/SAFE ENVIRONMENT Eileen Burke 203-746-2200 eburke@saintedwardchurch.org

FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Kathryn LaRegina 203-746-4270, x.20 klaregina@saintedwardchurch.org

ADULT EDUCATION Carol Zinser 203-746-2200, x.24 czinser@saintedwardchurch.org MUSIC AND LITURGY DIRECTOR Dan Kean 203-746-2200, x.28 dkean@saintedwardchurch.org

BULLETIN EDITOR, CENSUS, ENVELOPES, F.F. BILLING, TAX LTRS, WEBSITE Debra Tomasetti 203-746-2200, x.14 dtomasetti@saintedwardchurch.org

YOUTH GROUP Victoria Vas 203-746-2200 sryouth@saintedwardchurch.org

INDIVIDUAL,COUPLE & FAMILY COUNSELOR Dr. Daniel Joynt, Ph.D. djoynt@aol.com; 860-354-9164 or 203-746-2200, x.21

LAY LEADERSHIP Trustee (s) - Arlene Callahan - 203-312-0918 & Peter Greco - 203-746-0744 LAY LEADERSHIP Finance -Bill Rilley - 203-313-4378

PRAYER LINE 203-746-2200, x. 17 DANBURY HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OF SPIRITUAL CARE 203-739-7885

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

When you think of being Catholic, what do you think of? Perhaps you grew up with your only associations being fasting, nuns with rulers, and "Catholic guilt." Our faith can sometimes have the connotation of restriction and absence, not abundance. Who is God in your life? Is He the divine law-giver, the judge punishing the rule-breakers?

These are certainly attributes of God. But the laws don't exist for themselves alone. They exist to help us love one another as God loves us. And this loving God is the author of abundance and joy. Did you hear today's Gospel? "There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee." Here at this wedding, Jesus would perform "the beginning of his signs...and so reveal his glory." This first sign isn't a miraculous healing. He didn't raise someone from the dead. He kept a party going! "There were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washings, each holding twenty to thirty gallons...the water...had become wine." The wine has run out. Jesus creates somewhere between 120 and 180 gallons to help his friend save face. We may not have such momentous miracles in our lives, but God is watching out for us. The string of green lights when you're running late. The sale on the replacement appliance you need. The friend who calls at just the right time. These are the little moments of God's abundance. We just need to look for them! Not only does Jesus surprise, but the guests point out to their host: "You have kept the good wine until now." The divine wine is better than the earthly variety. God's goodness is better than what we can grasp at for ourselves. Isn't that how it always goes?

Liturgical Year B

MONDAY, January 21, 2019

9:00 AM Anne Smith R/B Grace Lang

TUESDAY, January 22, 2019

7:30 AM Assumpta Reilly R/B The Foley Family

9:00 AM Joe Fitzpatrick R/B The Griffin Family

WEDNESDAY, January 23, 2019 7:30 AM Ron Lyons

9:00 AM Special Intentions for Mike Allen R/B The Gairing Family

THURSDAY, January 24, 2019 7:30 AM Lauren DiBiase R/B The Family

9:00 AM Eleanor Doyle R/B Bill & JoAnn Gallagher

FRIDAY, January 25, 2019 7:30 AM Angelina Marra R/B The DaSilva Family

9:00AM Harold & Alvina Jenn R/B The Family

SATURDAY, January 26, 2019 4:00 PM John Manning R/B The Tomasetti Family

5:30 PM Kay Evans R/B Maureen & David Hargraves

SUNDAY, January 27, 2019 7:30 AM Michael Davies R/B The Cassavechia Family

9:00 AM John & Anna Oswald R/B The Tomaino Family

11:00 AM MaryEllen Cosentino R/B Jim & Kathy Hedtke

5:15 PM Elizabeth McGrath R/B The Carlsen Family

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The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Helen & Frank

Byrne and deceased members of the Cleary Family.

The Chapel Lamp will burn for Ron Lyons.

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!

Please pray for those who have died in the month of

DECEMBER-Josephine Coniglio, Patricia Weaver ,

Richard Jones, Robert Suchy, Barbara Bruckenthal

We also pray for consolation and healing for their

grieving family.

Joe, Sara Mitchell, Jennifer, Pat D., Gene, Noah Santiago, Rosemary, Dan Kerbawy, Rich, Eddie Nielsen, Carrie, Greg, Loriana, Kelly Raines, Pat Argentina, Peter Doyen, Kate Elizabeth Thorne, Mary Baske, Jim Shepard, Jim Siniscalchi, 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, Michael, Nicole, Stephen, Maria, Carl Catalanotto, David

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK: JANUARY 27, 2019

3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME READING1: NEH 8:2-4A, 5-6, 8-10

READING 2:1 COR 12:12-30

GOSPEL: LK 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy:

If New Fairfield Schools are delayed, there will only be a 9:00am daily mass. If school is cancelled, then there will be no masses as the roads will not be safe

to travel on.

Monday to Friday- 7:30 & 9:00 am

Saturday Vigils- 4:00 and 5:30 pm

Sundays-7:30, 9:00,

11:00am & 5:15pm

Monday - Thursday

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Closed daily for lunch from

12:00-1:00

Fridays 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Closed Saturdays

2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ JANUARY 20, 2019

The parish office will be closed on Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There

will only be a 9:00 daily Mass celebrated that day.

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 9:30am- Glory Gatherings CR A Tuesdays-7:00pm- Awakening Prayer Group/Cry Room

St. Edward’s tax letters have been mailed. If you did not receive one, then according to our contribution records, your donations were less than $250.00 for the 2018 tax year. If you wish to receive a letter, please call Debbie at 203-746-2200 x14 or email

dtomasetti@saintedwardchurch.org to discuss further. Thank you!

You are cordially

invited on Saturday,

February 2nd, immediately after the 5:30PM Mass

in the church, to hear exciting personal

testimonies where God stepped in and changed

the course of a situation that seemed hopeless and

impossible. As we remember that with God all

things are possible. “Testimonies” is a new

outreach that explains the benefits, wonder and

awe of listening to the “still small voice ” of the

Holy Spirit. There will be prayer time available for

your needs, or for others that linger on your heart

at the end of the testimonies.

All ages are welcome.

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Upcoming Admissions Events at Regina Caeli on

Monday January 21st! Looking for an amazing

resource center devoted to a classical education and the Catholic faith? Regina Caeli

meets in Wilton serving Prek-3 - 12th grade. Students

attend Socratic and hands-on classrooms two days per week and are homeschooled the

remaining days. *Touring Event : Presentation begins at 10:30am and includes a tour, classroom observation, Q&A. Refreshments served;

children are welcome! *High School Info Session: Presentation begins at 12:00pm. Yes, you CAN home school High

Schoolers! Bring your questions & get the answers you need.

To RSVP, please contact Lisa Frawley, Coordinator of Education,

lfrawley.fcc@rcahybrid.org or call (203) 701-9154. Visit: www.rcahybrid.org

3rd, 4th & 5th* grade will not meet weekly in the month of January. Instead,

they have assigned retreat dates as follows: 5th Grade: Sunday Jan. 27th starts with the 11:00 Mass and a retreat to follow for the children from 12:00-2:30pm in the hall.

Join us for our

Open House on

Sun., January 27th

from 1:30-3:30, serving

Pre-K 3's through 8th grade.

Mon. Jan. 28th from 6:45-8:30 There will be a 1st Communion

Parent Workshop in the hall.

St. Joseph Catholic Academy- Open House

Learn more about our exciting personalized multi-grade learning model

by visiting us at our Open House on Sunday, January 27th, from

10:00am-12:30pm. If you are unable to attend, please contact Lisa

Sweeting, lsweeting@sjsbrookfield.org or 203-775-2774, to schedule a private tour

of the school or to have your child experience a day at the school. We

welcome you to visit our school website www.sjsbrookfield.org.

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The bottle and can truck will be here THIS weekend January 18-20th. A great time to clean up

as the new year gets underway! Please remember to separate glass from plastic. Thank you! Proceeds help support the Adult Education programs.

The next Prayer Shawl meeting is: Sat. Feb.2nd from 9-11:00 am in CR C.

All skill levels are welcome we are always looking for new members! New Year, new hobby to get involved in! Please join us!

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

and 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!!

St. Edwards’s Healing Masses with Fr. Larry Carew will be held

on the following dates: Thurs. Feb 7, 2019 at

7:00 pm {Snow date Feb. 14} & Mon. April 8, 2019 at

7:00 pm

On Sunday Feb 24 lunch will be provided at 12:00 after the 11:00am

mass in the hall for all Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors. At 1:00 p.m. a

Diocesan video will be shown, with an explanation of new norms for ministers by a

Diocesan representative. We will then review St. Edward’s training procedures for all

ministers and lectors. By attending this meeting, our Eucharistic ministers and lectors

will fulfill training and formation requirement to continue in that ministry.

PLEASE RSVP TO THE PARISH OFFICE SO WE CAN PREPARE FOR LUNCH.

Monday, January 21, 2019 Thursday, January 24, 2019

5:30 PM Intercessory Prayer Group/CR A 9:30 AM Ladies Guild Sewing/MR 9

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 6:30 PM Knight of Columbus/Social Meeting/Hall

2:30 PM Children's/Youth Choir/Church/Cry Room 7:00 PM Contemporary Choir/CR A

2:30 PM Bible Study/David the King/Hall Friday, January 25, 2019

3:30 PM Grade 1&2 Consolidated/CR A,B,C 9:30 AM Terrific Two's-Session 1/Hall MR 5 & 6

4:45 PM Cherub Choir/Church/Cry Room 10:00 AM Abilities Beyond Disabilities/Hall

6:30 PM AA Meeting/Hall 11:15 AM Terrific Two's-Session 2/Hall-MR 5 & 6

7:00 PM Awakening Prayer Group/Cry Room 8:00 PM Women's AA/Hall & Kitchen

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Saturday, January 26, 2019

9:30 AM Terrific Two's-Session 1/Hall MR 5 & 6 7:30 AM The Men of St. Edward's Fellowship/CR C

11:15 AM Terrific Two's-Session 2/Hall-MR 5 & 6 8:00 AM Miraculous Medal Novena/Chapel

2:30 PM Bible Study/David the King/CR A 9:00 AM Rosary Prayer Group/Chapel

7:00 PM EPIC/Adult Ed Bible Study/Hall Sunday, January 27, 2019

7:00 PM Adult Choir/Church 9:00 AM Cherub Choir/9am Mass

11:00 AM 5th Grade Retreat Mass

12:00-2:30 PM 5th Grade Retreat/Hall

12:00 PM RCIA/ CR B