21 BRUSH HILL ROAD NEW FAIRFIELD, CT. 06812

203-746-2200

Monday to Friday 7:30 & 9:00 AM Saturday Vigils 4:30 and 6:00 PM

Sundays-7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM & 5:15 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:45 to 4:15 PM

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

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Nov 18, 2018

For the weekend of December 9th the total was $17,631.00

for an average for the quarter of $17,813.10.

Thank you for all your support of our

parish!

As the calendar year comes to a

close, we thank you for your year

end gifts and continued financial

support you give all year to

St. Edward’s parish. We

appreciate your help and support to

enable our parish to accomplish all

the good works that we strive to

do. Your kindness and your

sacrifices help keep this parish

strong.

In Christianity, we hear often about the "Good News." We might often associate it with Jesus' compassion to the poor, his healings and miracles, and the salvation he won for us. In today's

Gospel, we read of John the Baptist. "Exhorting them in many other ways, he preached good news to the people." Yet as we examine the rest of the reading, we see examples of John's preaching. If you have two cloaks, give one away. Don't cheat others out of their money, extort, or lie. And, of course, the warning that the Messiah is on the move and "his winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the

wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." Merry Christmas? Not only do John's listeners enjoy his message, but they seem to think he might be the awaited Messiah! To understand today's Gospel, it's important to understand the Jewish people. For most of their history, God's chosen people had been under someone else's heel. They were slaves in Egypt. Their kingdoms were ravaged first by the Assyrians, then the Babylonians. Now they were under the yoke of the Roman Empire. Familiar with being strangers in a strange land, welcoming the stranger, caring for the vulnerable, and enacting justice was incredibly important to them as a people. While John's words may seem odd or strong to our modern ears, this call to justice was welcome, even if it was directed at the hearer. The truth is, no one is exempt from John's call to repentance. We all have further to go in the Christian life. We can all grow in virtue and love our neighbors more generously. The Church gives us the Advent season to examine our own hearts. Did any of John's warnings resonate with you? That could be a great thing to bring to Jesus this week!

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 at 12:30pm

Liturgical Year B

MONDAY, December 17, 2018

7:30AM MaryEllen Cosentino R/B William Liedlich

9:00AM Gloria Hudson R/B Joe Fitzpatrick

TUESDAY, December 18, 2018

7:30AM Ron Lyons

9:00AM Joseph DiBianco R/B The Family

WEDNESDAY, December 19, 2018 7:30AM Norma Kowalewski R/B Elaine & David Krauss

9:00AM Barry Cummins R/B Mary Fernand & Family

THURSDAY, December 20, 2018 7:30AM John & Eleanor Preneta R/B Patrick & Carol VanWaes

9:00AM Marie & Kaspar Fuchsenthaler R/B Marion

FRIDAY, December 21, 2018 7:30AM Roland Gallo R/B John Jowdy

9:00AM Louise & John Previdi R/B The Family

SATURDAY, December 22, 2018 4:30PM Edward Sczepanski R/B The Family

6:00PM Deceased members of the Naryniecki Family

SUNDAY, December 23, 2018 7:30AM Marian Reardon R/B The Lynch Family

9:00AM James & John Joyce R/B The Family

11:00AM Jack & Carol Pisello & Jackie Novielli R/B Denise & Harry Freda

5:15PM Neill Tyndal Jr. R/B Cathy Marasco

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The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Louis Kaplow, Michael &

Christopher Rovello requested by Molly Rovello.

The Chapel Lamp will burn for Earl Eakin requested by the

family.

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 NOVEMBER-

Elizabeth Pohlot

We also pray for consolation and healing for

their grieving family.

Joe, Sara Mitchell, Jennifer, Pat D., Richard, Gene, Noah Santiago, Rosemary, Dan Kerbawy, Rich, Eddie Nielsen, Carrie, Greg, Neil Torstenson, 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

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK:

DECEMBER 23, 2018

4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

READING1: MI 5:1-4A

READING 2: HEB 10:5-10

GOSPEL: LK 1:39-45

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.

In this season of

waiting...let us remember in

our daily thoughts and prayers

all those who have lost everything in the

recent California wildfires and all those

who suffer loss from natural disasters

here and around the world.

NEW MASS TIMES:

As of January 5th, 2019 the new

Mass times will take effect for

Saturdays: 4:00pm & 5:30pm

Confessions: 3:15-3:45pm

3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT ~ DECEMBER 16, 2018

There will be a mass of remembrance for all deceased children on Christmas Eve Monday, December 24th at

7:30am with a pot luck breakfast reception to follow in the hall.

If you would like to add your beloved child to the list of remembrance, please call

Carol Cario at 203-746-1538. “Let the little children come to me, and do not

stop them; for it is to such as these that the

kingdom of heaven belongs” (Mt 19:14).

Just a reminder….Please

no sweets to the rectory for

holidays-- very strict diets

for priests!!

Saturday Mornings- 8:00am- Miraculous Medal Novena/

Chapel Saturday Mornings-9:00am- Rosary Prayer Group/Chapel

Mondays-5:30pm - Intercessory Prayer Group/CR A

Tuesday-9:30am- Glory Gatherings*/CR A Tuesdays-7:00pm-

Awakening Prayer Group/Cry Room

*Glory Gatherings

Tuesday, December 18th , after the 9AM Mass,

is the last Glory Gathering for 2018. Our

regular meetings resume on Tuesday, January

8th, 2019 after the 9AM Mass in Conference

room B. All are always welcome to join in

Holy Spirit led Glory Gatherings. May all

have wonder filled days of Christmas and

Blessings in the New Year.

The Knights will hold

a “Novena for Life”

the weekend of

January 12 & 13th.

They will hand out prayer cards after mass.

We ask that you pray the Novena

for 9 days until the 22nd.

Attention all

Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors:

On Sunday Feb 24 lunch will be

provided after the 11:00am mass in

the hall. Afterwards, At 1:00 p.m.

The Diocesan video will be shown, with

explanation of new norms for

ministers. After that, we will review

St. Edward parish procedures for

training for all ministers and lectors. By

attending this meeting, our

Eucharistic ministers and lectors will

fulfill training and formation require-

ment to continue in that ministry.

The Saint Edwards Knights

of Columbus would like to

invite all members of the

Parish Community to

participate in their Family

Rosary Program. The Knights will pray the

Rosary after the 11:00AM Mass

Sunday, December 30th.

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PH: 203-746-4270 Please join us Monday

evening for an Advent Film, Prayers, and Reflections.

Take some time out of your December schedule to be

with us! Monday, December 17

7-8:30 pm Mary of Nazareth, Part II

3rd, 4th & 5th grade will not meet weekly in the month

of January. Instead, they have assigned

retreat dates as follows:

3rd Grade: Sunday Jan. 6th starts with the 11:00mass and a retreat to follow for the children from 12:00-2:30pm in the hall. 4th Grade: Sunday Jan. 13th starts with the 11:00mass and a retreat to follow for the children from 12:00-2:30pm in the hall. 5th Grade: Sunday Jan. 27th starts with the 11:00mass and a retreat to follow for the children from 12:00-2:30pm in the hall.

St. Edward the Confessor Church, New Fairfield

Adult Faith Formation – Jan 2019 series Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons

2:30 – 4:00 pm

DAVID THE KING

Experience how the whole Bible opens up once it’s viewed through the person of King David.

David’s kingship recalls the kingship of Adam in the Garden of Eden and also foreshadows the kingship of Jesus Christ. Adam was the first king and steward of

the rightly ordered Garden of Eden, but he failed. Later, David emerged as hope of Israel who sought to

restore order in the Garden and bring the world under the lordship of God. But being imperfect,

David did not fully accomplish this task.

So God promised to send a son of David who would be the perfect and eternal king .

Bishop Robert Barron, video presenter Tuesdays or Wednesdays

Jan 22 or 23 – Introduction

Jan 29 or 30– The Law of the Gift

Feb 5 or 6– Your Servant is Listening

Feb 12 or 13 – Warrior of God

Feb 19 or 20– Gathered in Jerusalem

Feb 26 or 27– The House of Bread

March 5 or 6– Absalom, My Son!

Carol Zinser, facilitator

czinser@saintedwardchurch.org

203-746-4270 x24

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Fee covers course materials and refreshments

[late registrations - $55 -to cover extra

shipping]

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Prayer Shawls and lap blankets are great gifts for that hard to buy for person. It

is a lasting and meaningful gift. Please stop by the parish office if you are interested! The next Prayer Shawl meeting is: Sat. January, 5th from 9-11:00 am in CR C. We will have a New Year’s Party. Please bring a brunch item to share!! All skill levels are welcome we are always looking for new members! 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!!

Haven’t been to the

BRAND NEW

Christian Bookstore in

Danbury?

Join Michael at this

Book Signing to get

your signed copy of his

NEW book!

And while you are

there, be sure to

checkout all that this

amazing new store has

to offer.

Monday, December 17, 2018

3:00 PM 7th Gr FF class/Hall/CR A,B,C, Church

5:30 PM Intercessory Prayer Group/CR A

7:00 PM Advent Adult Ed/Hall

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

9:30 AM Glory Gatherings/CR B

2:30 PM Children's/Youth Choir/Church/Cry Rm

3:30 PM Grade 1&2 Consolidated/CR A,B,C

4:45 PM Cherub Choir/Church/Cry Room

6:30 PM AA Meeting/Hall

7:00 PM Awakening Prayer Group/Cry Room

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

3:30 PM Gr 5 FF Class/Hall/Room 3-4 & CR A,B,C

7:00 PM Adult Choir/Church

Thursday, December 20, 2018

9:15 AM Making Music Praying Twice/MR 1

9:30 AM Ladies Guild Sewing/MR 9

7:00 PM Contemporary Choir/CR A

Friday, December 21, 2018

10:00 AM Abilities Beyond Disabilities/Hall

8:00 PM Women's AA/Hall & Kitchen

Saturday, December 22, 2018

7:30 AM The Men of St. Edward's Fellowship/CR C

8:00 AM Miraculous Medal Novena/Chapel

9:00 AM Rosary Prayer Group/Chapel

Sunday, December 23, 2018

8:00 AM Cherub Choir/9am Mass

10:00 AM Special Needs Class/CR C

12:00 PM RCIA/ CR B