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21 BRUSH HILL ROAD NEW FAIRFIELD, CT. 06812
203-746-2200 WWW.SAINTEDWARDCHURCH.ORG
MASS SCHEDULE Monday to Friday 7:30 & 9:00 AM Saturday Vigils 4:30 and 6:00 PM
Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM & 5:15 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:45 to 4:15 PM
Marriage The proper time of preparation for
Marriage is one year prior to the wedding. Please contact the Parish Office
as soon as possible.
PARISH HOURS 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
Phone: 203-746-2200 Fax: 203-746-4856
www.saintedwardchurch.org
For the weekend of Feb. 11th we received
$17,704.00 for an average of $19,139.02
for the quarter. Thank you for all
your support of our parish!
Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy:
If New Fairfield Schools are delayed, there will on-ly 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. The parish family of St. Edward’s welcomes Harvey Tait who was recently baptized. May God bless him always!
1st Sunday of Lent
Why do we always go to the desert? We
see this example in Scripture time and time
again. The Israelites wandered in the desert.
King David and prophets were driven into the
wilderness. And now Jesus is in the same place. Lent after Lent, we too are invited
into a barren, desolate place. Why do we always go to the desert?
Throughout Scripture, the desert is a place of testing. It's also a place of hiding
and withdrawal. In the Old Testament, David fled into the wilderness to hide from
Saul, Elijah from Jezebel, and Jonah from God! In other words, the desert is a place
of "retreat." In Christian circles, we use the word to describe a spiritual weekend
away. But its meaning comes from warfare, as we well know. To retreat means to
draw back, to separate oneself from the fighting. Of course, a military retreat brings
its own kind of "battle" -- the internal assessment of why the fighting went so poorly.
As we enter into this Lenten season, we are invited to retreat into the desert with
Jesus. Attending a day or weekend of reflection is a wonderful spiritual practice. This
"desert spirituality," however, can fill all forty days. We can fulfill our Lenten
resolutions with a purpose -- writing daily notes to family and friends can inspire new
gratitude, every time we pass up that specific food item can be
cause for intercession for deeper sufferings and privations of
others.
The Gospel tells us that "the Spirit drove him out into the
desert." In other words, God wants us to be here. What feels
uncomfortable is actually part of our spiritual journey. To be
stretched, to be challenged, to confront our own areas of
weakness -- these things are essential in our walk with God. This
Lent, will you go to the desert?
CLERGY: PASTOR Rev. Nick Cirillo 203-746-2200, x.16, [email protected]
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Karol Ksiazek 203-746-2200, x.15, [email protected]
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Harry Prieto 203-746-2200, [email protected]
DEACON Patrick Shevlin [email protected]
STAFF: FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Kathryn La Regina 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]
OFFICE MANAGER/ CALENDAR Luanne Hogan 203-746-2200, x.11 [email protected]
FRONT DESK Eileen Burke [email protected] 203-746-2200
BULLETIN, CENSUS, ENVELOPES, F.F. BILLING ,TAX LTRS, WEBSITE, Debra Tomasetti 203-746-2200, x.14 [email protected]
YOUTH GROUP Katie Kirrane 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 - 203-746-0744
LAY LEADERSHIP Finance -Bill Rilley - 203-313-4378
PRAYER LINE 203-746-2200, x. 17
DANBURY HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OF SPIRITUAL CARE 203-739-7885
We will have a
5:30pm mass during
Lent in addition to
our 7:30am &
9:00am daily masses.
1ST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 18, 2018
Liturgical Year B
MONDAY, February 19 ,2018 President’s Day
9:00AM Fran Cunningham R/B The Griffin Family
5:30PM Anna Walter R/B Don Morgenstern
TUESDAY, February 20 ,2018
7:30AM Ron Lyons
9:00AM Mary Cusumano R/B Marion Fuchsenthaler
5:30PM Doug MacSwan R/B The Murtha Family
WEDNESDAY February 21 ,2B18
7:30AM Joseph Brennan R/B The Kutzy Family
9:00AM Cathleen Mead R/B The Gairing Family
5:30PM Elizabeth Lehane R/B Sheila Murphy
THURSDAY, February 22, 2018
7:30AM Michael Rippa R/b April & Jeremy
9:00AM Edward A DeMayo R/B His Wife & Daughter
5:30PM Michael Rippa R/B Diane & Rob Riehl
FRIDAY, February 23, 2018
7:30AM John P. Previdi R/B The Family
9:00AM Janina Zganiacz R/B Ella & Jacek Zganiacz
5:30PM Lauren DiBiase R/B The Family
SATURDAY, February 24, 2018
4:30PM Brendan Cunningham R/B Cathy & Buddy McCarthy
6:00PM Judith Taub R/B The Dundie Family
SUNDAY, February 25 ,2018
7:30AM Thomas LaBarbera R/B The Kutzy Family
9:00AM Joseph & Connie Mazza R/B The Tomaino Family
11:00AM Patricia & Nicholas Ferrara R/B The Kutzy Family
5:15PM Helen O’Rourke R/B The Olyha Family
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK FEBRUARY 25, 2018~
2ND SUNDAY OF LENT
READING 1: GN 22:1-2, 9A, 10-13, 15-18
READING 2: ROM 8:31B-34
GOSPEL: MK 9:2-10
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The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Vivian
Fugazzi requested by the Kenney 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!
Olga & Chuck Finnegan, Eddie Nielsen, Richard Blank,
Mary Baske, Martha, JoAnn Cervello, Rebecca & Steven,
Laura C., Robert W. Brough & Cheryl Brough, Lyn
Holmes, Diane Poswinski, D.L., Rudy Sorrentino, Stephen,
James, Richard, Ginnette, Joseph, James and Robert
Joseph, Glenn Forrest, Patrick, Mary Shepard, James
Shepard, Jim Siniscachi, William, Monica Gorman, Shannon Cunningham,
Linda, Alice Kanavos, Terry Blank, Rich Drygas, Justin L., Diana Tremont, Jeanne, Manfred Zweig, Meg Pehowic, Sherry Prokos, Don
Freda, Sandra Marr, Bob Dugan, Betty Guman, William French, Charles
K. Jr., Danielle & Chris, Marie Tedesco, Joe Letizia, Lynn Jurenka &
Jerry Corcoran, Robert Russell, Robert Sexton, Gail Grande, Dan
Cocozza, Barbara Blake, John R., Sadie & Michael Byrnes, Bill Sturges,
Helen Nabozna
Please pray for those who have died in the month of JANUARY- Barbara Jeanne Herrick,
Emma Scinto, Robert Robilliard, Edward Coelho, Chris Bach.
We also pray for consolation and healing for their grieving family.
The Parish Office will be closed for President’s Day on Monday,
February 19th and only a 9:00am & 5:30pm mass will be
celebrated. We pray that God protects and
guides our President.
A Prayer for the Nation Almighty God, Who has given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with honorable ministry, sound learning,
and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.
Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people, the multitude brought
hither out of many kindred's and tongues. Endow with Thy spirit of wisdom those
whom in Thy name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that through obedience to Thy law, we may
show forth Thy praise among the nations of the earth. In time of prosperity fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in Thee to fail; all of which we ask through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen. — Thomas Jefferson, March 4, 1801
Come join us for the Rosary. The Rosary is a powerful prayer where we can meet the Blessed Virgin Mary. We can meditate on the mysteries of the lives of Jesus and Mary. We meet on Saturday mornings in the chapel at
9:00 am. Even if you don't know the Rosary or you want
to learn or re-learn the Rosary, please join us.
Glory Gatherings meets on Tuesdays in CR A at 9:30 AM. We invite you to share in the wonder and awe of the Lord through shared scriptures, stories of God's Goodness and Mercy.
The Saint Patrick’s Mass will be held at 9:00am
on Saturday, March 10th, 2018. St. Patrick was one
of the first missionaries of Rome to bring Catholic faith to pagan Ireland and the British Isles.
Immediately after mass, our annual parade will
organize outside the church. All are welcome to join in this parade and march into town. We will have a
flag-raising ceremony with our selectman at Town
Hall and after the ceremony, there will be refreshments in the library. This is a great time to
meet up with your neighbors. All are welcome! For
more info please contact Peter Hearty at
203-746-1910.
The Ladies Guild will have their monthly meeting on Wed. Feb. 28th after the
9:00 mass in the hall. Fr. Harry will be the guest speaker
The Ladies Guild will host a Baby
Shower for Birthright in
Danbury. Birthright of Danbury
is a non-profit 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 NEW baby items, especially
packages of diapers; size newborn, 1 & 2, baby sheets, clothes (0- 3mos & 3-6mos), sweaters, items
for baby layettes etc. Items will be collected the weekend of
Feb. 24th & 25th. Drop off in Conference Room B. NO FURNITURE ACCEPTED.
Awakening Prayer Group Take the time for your spiritual
well-being. Please join us Tuesday evenings, 7pm, in the Cry Room. Join
us for relaxing music, Prayer and Scripture. God has a plan of sheer goodness for us all.
We are called into blessing through a relationship with God, through the scripture. We ask the Holy
Spirit for guidance always. Please join us.
The Intercessory Prayer Group of St. Edward’s meets
every Monday night at 5:30 in CR A. A gospel
reading is read and reflections are shared. The group prays for those prayer intentions left in the basket in
the chapel and for the prayer requests left on our
Prayer line at 203-746-2200 x17. All are invited to
attend and join in the power of prayer.
There will be a Safe Environment Training on Sunday, March 11th at 1:00pm in the church hall. Please plan to attend if you are participating in Homefront and are not trained and if you plan to volunteer in any of our ministries. No future dates are scheduled at St. Edward’s at this time so please make every effort to attend. Please register at www.virtus.org, and run your background check online prior to the class date. If you have any questions please give Eileen a call at 203-746-2200.
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Thursday February 22nd 4:30pm-6:30pm
First Reconciliation Retreat/Church & Hall
Thursday March 1st 6:30-8:30pm
First Communion Parent/Child Retreat/Hall
*1st & 2nd grade do not meet for classes during
February, they have their retreats instead.
First Reconciliation will be held on
Thurs. March 8th -6:30pm-8:00pm in the church
and Sat. March 10th –12:00pm in the church.
PH: 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.
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 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. Edward’s Youth Group meets every Sunday starting with 5:15 Mass followed by dinner and activities from 6:30-8:30. Youth Group Ministry aims to help high school teens continue to grow in their faith and relationship with Christ while
building lasting friendships with one another. If you want to join St. Edward's Youth Group, just
stop by any meeting or contact your Youth Group Director, Katie Kirrane
at: [email protected]. visit our webpage at http://www.saintedwardchurch.org/
-youth-group for more information.
Friday, March 16th: A Spiritual Opportunity to pray the Stations of the Cross will be offered to the middle school students’ families. Sunday, March 18thafter 9am Mass: Young Family Ministry is hosting A Lenten Activity for families of students in Grades 1-3. Please join us for 9:00am Mass. After Mass we’ll have a Lenten activity, make Easter cards for seniors & have a special treat. Please RSVP to Marj Cutler how many from your family will attend BY March 13th: [email protected]
Health is viewed as a gift
from God and a way of
relational living in
community. Previously known as the Parish Nurse
Program, the Danbury Hospital Faith Community
Nurse Program is an example of faith in action. It is
an outreach program emphasizing prevention and the
maintenance of health and wholeness of mind, body,
and spirit. Services, facilitated by a nurse or other
health-minded individual from your congregation, can
be tailored with a variety of programs according to
the unique faith community’s needs. The Department
of Spiritual Care offers support in creating and
maintaining health programs and hosts monthly
educational programs. Danbury Hospital’s Faith
Community Nurse Program invites any interested
members of the community who would like to act as
your ‘Wellness Champion’ to attend our meetings.
These liaisons are an important ingredient to
successful, sustainable health ministries.
Danbury Hospital seeks to:
Provide support for wellness initiatives for the faith
communities (i.e. aging, diabetes,
chronic illness)
Equip volunteer community liaisons with health
leadership skills to support congregants
Offer access to health education
Develop relationships between the hospital and
religious communities that aim to improve
health outcomes in a setting relevant to
members’ Identify health needs within the
congregation
Establishing a partnership between the faith
community and Danbury Hospital presents a
tremendous opportunity for establishing a
collaborative relationship to engage
congregants and enhance member wellness
For More Information contact Liz Winson,
Program Coordinator, Faith Community Nurse Program,
[email protected], 203-739-7027
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Knights of Columbus
When Father Michael J McGivney established a group of men united in their faith to provide for Catholic families in times
of need this was the beginning of the Knights of Columbus. Today guided by the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity, members of the Knights of Columbus work to overcome the hardships that people face in their parishes and communities. The St Edward Knights of Columbus Council will host an
Open House on Thursday evening February 22nd at
7:30PM in the Church Hall. All practicing Catholic Men
18 years of age and older are invited to attend. Wives are
also welcome. The St Edward Council would like to
introduce families to their program of charitable, social
and fraternal activities. In addition the membership
benefits of Knighthood. will be discussed. Please join us
for an informative and enjoyable evening
Where: New Fairfield Community Room (located above the Senior Center 33 Route 37, NF) When: Wed. Feb. 21, 2018
Time: 8:30am-5:30pm Cost: Free to New Fairfield & Sherman Residents Mental First Aid is an 8-hr training program to teach individuals how to help someone in their community who is
developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The program helps participants identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Space is limited; registration is on a
first come first serve basis so please call: New Fairfield Social Services at 203-312-5669 or Sherman Social Services at 860-354-2414 x.2
One of the traditional practices of
Lent is to express our desire for closer
union with God by being mindful of that
desire throughout the day. And since
one of the most basic activities of life is
eating, it should come as no surprise
that when we change the way that we
connect with food, we tap into a daily
reminder that keeps us thinking of the
season of Lent on a regular basis.
While Lenten practices and
disciplines vary according to the
individual, there are some practices that
we perform in common as part of
keeping the season of Lent as a church.
These practices are not governed by
individual tastes or preferences, but
they are practiced together, as
communal disciplines of penance.
As Lent comes closer, I wanted to
review these Lenten practices regarding
fasting and abstinence so that we are
all on the same page.
For all people over 14 years of age–
no meat on Ash Wednesday, Good
Friday and the Fridays of Lent. This
applies from age 14 until death.
In addition, for those who are
between the ages of 18 and 59, only
one full meal is eaten on Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday. Those
who are allowed only one meal on
those days may have two smaller “mini”
meals at the other two meal times, as
long as they do not together equal
another full meal. Of course, all of this
is without meat.
Of course, those who are pregnant,
chronically ill, or have any other
condition that would be worsened by
fasting should not engage in the
practice. As in all things, common
sense should prevail.
"Paul Krenzelock: Catholic Young Adults of Greater Danbury, (18-35), will gather on February 22, Thursday, at WCSU Newman Center, 7 8th Ave., Danbury. Paul Krenzelock is involved with Discernment for Young Adults with the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. We will be listening to his engaging talk on Discern-
ment. For more info contact [email protected]"
Monday, February 19, 2018 Thursday, February 22, 2018
President's Day Office Closed 9:30 AM Ladies Guild Sewing/CR A
5:30 PM Intercessory Prayer Group/CR A 4:30 PM First Reconciliation Retreat/Church/Hall
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 7:00 PM Knight of Columbus/Business Meeting/Hall
9:30 AM Glory Gatherings/CR A 7:30 PM Contemporary Choir/CR A
3:00 PM Children's Choir/Church Friday, February 23, 2018
4:45 PM Cherub Choir/Church 9:30 AM Terrific Two's-Session 1/Hall MR 5 & 6
6:30 PM AA Meeting/Hall 10:00 AM Abilities Beyond Disabilities/Hall
7:00 PM Awakening Prayer Group/Cry Room 11:15 AM Terrific Two's-Session 2/Hall-MR 5 & 6
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 8:00 PM Women's AA/Hall & Kitchen
9:30 AM Terrific Two's-Session 1/Hall MR 5 & 6 Saturday, February 24, 2018
11:15 AM Terrific Two's-Session 2/Hall-MR 5 & 6 Ladies Guild Birthright Baby Shower/Drop off CR B
2:30 PM Adult Education/Psalms/CR A 7:30 AM The Men of St. Edward's Fellowship/CR C
3:30 PM Grades 3-5/MHHS/CR A,B,C/Room 3-4 8:00 AM Miraculous Medal Novena/Chapel
7:00 PM Adult Faith Formation/Ephesians/Hall 9:00 AM Rosary Prayer Group/Prayer Chapel
7:30 PM Adult Choir/Church Sunday, February 25, 2018
Ladies Guild Birthright Baby Shower/Drop off CR B
Snow date for 1st & 2nd grade retreat/Church/Hall