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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, 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 - 203-885-0594 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 admissions@rcahybrid.org or (470) 239-0259.

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Address _____________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State ___________ Zip ____________________________

I/we pledge a total of $ ___________________ in support of the We Stand with Christ Campaign at St. Edward’s Parish.

My/our down payment of $ ___________________ is enclosed. (Down payments are optional.)

My/our pledge will be paid in installments of $ ___________________ for a period of:

□ 2 Years □ 3 Years □ 4 Years □ 5 Years □ Other: ______________

Beginning in _____________________ (month) of _____________ (year) and on the following schedule:

□ Annually □ Semi-Annually □ Quarterly □ Monthly

I/we wish to fulfill this commitment via a gift of securities/other as follows:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other special instructions as follows:

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Primary E-mail Address: __________________________________________________________

Primary Phone Number: __________________________________________________________

Please list my/our name (s) in all campaign reports as follows:

_____________________________________________________________________________

□ I/we wish to be listed anonymously.

Donor Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: __________________________

Donor Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: __________________________

Please make all checks payable to:

We S t an d wi th Chr is t Cam p aign

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.