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1 Saint Edward February 18, 2018 Mass Times THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 501 Cottage Street Ashland, Ohio Reconciliation Perpetual Adoration Sacraments Parish School of Religion (PSR) St. Vincent de Paul Society Catholic Daughters of the Americas Knights of Columbus St. Edward Parish Mission Statement Parish Pastoral Council of those around us.

St. Edward Parish February 18, 2018 Mass Schedule: Monday, February 19 President s Day 8:35am: Rosary 9:00am: Mass: Eunice Obodo (Phyllis Maunus) Tuesday, February 20 7:35am: Rosary 8:00am: Mass: All

Peter 7:35am: Rosary 8:00am: Mass: Ralph Reinmann ( Neel Family) Friday, February 23-St.

2 St. Edward Parish February 18, 2018 Mass Schedule: Monday, February 19 President s Day 8:35am: Rosary 9:00am: Mass: Eunice Obodo (Phyllis Maunus) Tuesday, February 20 7:35am: Rosary 8:00am: Mass: All Souls Wednesday, February 21 1:15pm: Mass: Bernard & Jane Murtaugh (School) Thursday, February 22-The Chair of St. Peter 7:35am: Rosary 8:00am: Mass: Ralph Reinmann ( Neel Family) Friday, February 23-St. Polycarp 7:35am: Rosary 8:00am: Mass: Charles Dunn (Ann Dunn) 7:00pm: Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 24 : Mass: Mary Jane Pavelka (Ann Dunn) Sunday, February 25-Second Sunday of Lent :Mass: Don Hickey (K of C) : Mass: For the People of St. Edward Offertory: Budget: $11, February 11, 2018 In-Pew Collection Online Total Military Support Group A new Christian group to support our active military is organizing here at St. Edward. The first gathering will be TODAY, Sunday, February18, 2018 at 7 pm in the Activity Center in the large meeting room. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please contact Nancy Pauly at $ 9, , Lent is upon us once again. We all know that this is the season for conversion and transformation. Often, as we begin Lent, we think, What am I going to give up? This is not a bad way to begin. To give up candy for Lent, or to make some other needed changes in our lives is important, but Jesus is not just about changes. He is about transformation which means change the form itself. Lent is not about will power, like I did my resolution, nor is it essentially about opening ourselves up to some good new idea which would merely engage us on our present level of consciousness. It is not about trying harder, or to think something more or better, or do something different. It is really about us becoming a different version of ourselves. It is a time to not stay where we feel comfortable, but it is a time to venture into a different space and experience a new self. Lent invites us to enter into a new creation. To enter it feels like dying and that is exactly what it is. We use this forty day retreat to die to our singularity; we die to our old, comfortable self; we die to our little space and comforts, and take the chance to be open to something new. When we try harder, when we give up something only, it emphasizes the old self. During Lent we should be surrendering and allowing our old self to die. We don t do it to ourselves; we let it be done to us. Such deep allowing is at times humiliating and is sacrificial. Pep talks seldom get us there, but the suffering of life and love does get us there. Lent is really, as one author writes, just magnified and intensified life. I experience this most in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This sacrament seems to be the place where a true encounter happens. Most don t like confession because it goes against our own selfimage. It forces us to look at our shallow side, our sin; it breaks up our bubble of order and asks us to walk in the opposite direction for a while, and examine or go against our former patterns. So the language of Lent is the language of darkness, not light. Its locale is the desert, not the garden. This is where Jesus went and where he took his disciples. He went to the desert to pray. He had no place to lay his head. He walked the roads with them, and gave specific instructions of how to travel. They were not to take much for the journey. Don t rely on your own nice securities He told them. This is good advice of how to be these next forty days. Nothing creative or transformative comes from business as usual. We all need to be a place long enough so that we can learn something essential. Lent says to all of us, Let s not play around with religion and spirituality. We need to make the journey ourselves. We all need a good, transformative Lent. Pope Francis has called for a "special day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world" on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, particularly for peace in the conflict-stricken nations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. He invited Catholics and other Christians as well as followers of other religions and people of good will to join in this event.! He made the surprise announcement on Sunday, Feb. 4, after praying and reciting the Angelus with thousands of pilgrims from many countries gathered in St. Peter s Square. In the face of the tragic continuation of conflicts in different parts of the world, I invite all the faithful to a special day of prayer and fasting for peace on February 23, the Friday of the first week of Lent, he said.! We will offer it especially for the populations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and of South Sudan, he added.! Together we make this following prayer of peace: O Lord Jesus Christ, Who said to Your Apostles: "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you," regard not my sins but the faith of Your Church, and deign to give her peace and unity according to Your Will: Who live and reign, God, world without end. Amen. St. Edward, pray for us. Treu in Christus, faithfully in Christ, Fr. Rod

Why the Knights of Columbus? Who is K of C Council 3541? Our Catholic men have a deep desire to support one another and make our community better.

Military Support State and Country Sponsored Charitable Giving There are many other activities and programs that are possible and that the existing members would like to pursue.

I know you will fit in and you will find it rewarding. Greg Reinmann, Grand Knight, Council 3541 KofC3541@gmail.com 419-685-1128 From St.

3 Why the Knights of Columbus? Who is K of C Council 3541? Our Catholic men have a deep desire to support one another and make our community better. Through charitable donations we are involved in: Parish and School Life Facility and Prayer Maintenance Ashland Special Olympics Ashland Pregnancy Center Ashland Associated Charities March for Life Military Support State and Country Sponsored Charitable Giving There are many other activities and programs that are possible and that the existing members would like to pursue. I am reaching out to you! New parish members, young men, mature men, men who have been waiting for someone to reach out to you. We are here, working. I am here, call me. I know you will fit in and you will find it rewarding. Greg Reinmann, Grand Knight, Council 3541 KofC3541@gmail.com From St. Edward Parish Council Well, we are half way through the month of February now. They said that Mr. Groundhog saw his shadow, but the days are getting longer and evenings are lighter, a sure sign of better things to come. It is also a month for Love...Valentine s Day is a special day to say or show how much we love and appreciate our wives, husbands, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and ourselves. It is also a time for Lent. God gives us the strength to change our lives. Lent comes to awaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. From the Parish Council, we wish everyone a wonderful February. Chris Benedetti If you would like to participate in the Greeter Ministry, please contact me. You don t have to be married. You can greet parishioners by yourself or with a friend, or with your children. Annual Catholic Men s Fellowship Conference Saturday, February 24, :00am-5:00pm Holiday Inn Rockside 6001 Rockside Rd. Independence, Ohio Guest Speakers: Peter Herbeck: Catholic evangelist, co-host for EWTN series, The Choices We Make and Crossing the Goal. Eric Mahl: Former Cleveland Browns linebacker Promotes the message of Divine Mercy. Greg Wasinski: A nationally recognized speaker and writer. Author of Where Faith and Real Life Come Together. To register visit $9.00 Adult Annual Lenten Fish Fry Fridays in Lent Beginning Friday, February 16, :00-7:00pm $8.00 Age 60+ and Military Vets $5.00 Ages 6-12 Under age 6-FREE Serving Fried or Baked Fish or Pasta and includes French Fries, Green Beans, Slaw, Cornbread or Roll, Applesauce, Cold Drink or Coffee and Dessert.

INFORMATION MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 6:30PM Parish Activity Center A place where: Faith shines-spirits soar Minds

Corner To ask for a blessing is good. To give thanks for a blessing is better. To be a blessing is the best!

Perhaps you can consider increasing your offertory contribution to our parish.

Gifting appreciated stock (held more than 1 year) to our parish may allow you to deduct the stock s full value and

Also, if you are 70 1/2 or older, you may be able to reduce your taxable income this year with a gift made directly

4 INFORMATION MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 6:30PM Parish Activity Center A place where: Faith shines-spirits soar Minds explore For more information, please contact Nancy Allton CHARITABLE GIVING Count Your Blessings Prayer Corner To ask for a blessing is good. To give thanks for a blessing is better. To be a blessing is the best! Phyllis Maunus Will you have increased income as a result of the new tax changes? Perhaps you can consider increasing your offertory contribution to our parish. Changes in the tax law kept in place several popular and attractive charitable gifting options. Gifting appreciated stock (held more than 1 year) to our parish may allow you to deduct the stock s full value and bypass capital gains tax. Also, if you are 70 1/2 or older, you may be able to reduce your taxable income this year with a gift made directly from your IRA to our parish. Talk to your advisors and IRA administrator for more information and to be sure that a gift is made directly from an IRA to a qualified charity such as our parish. Please contact the Parish Office with any questions at May God bless you for your generous support of St. Edward Parish and School!

O Come Let Us Adore Him! Eucharistic Adoration is held Thursday through Sunday. For more information, please contact Jeanette Allton at 419-289-7727.

" (Mt 26:40) Eucharistic Adoration's goal is to have a constant vigil before the Blessed Sacrament. Would you be able to give an hour each week, or maybe even every other week?

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Scripture Readings Readings for the Week of February 18 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15 Monday: Lv 19:1-2,11-18/Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15

Home: John Bisesi/Lina Canlas/Betty Caucci/ Helen Davis/Richard Dunn/ Deane Eggert/ Mr & Mrs.

5 O Come Let Us Adore Him! Eucharistic Adoration is held Thursday through Sunday. For more information, please contact Jeanette Allton at We need adorers for Thursdays: 2:00pm; Every other Friday at 9:00pm. Saturday at 10 & 11 pm Could you not watch one hour with Me?" (Mt 26:40) Eucharistic Adoration's goal is to have a constant vigil before the Blessed Sacrament. Would you be able to give an hour each week, or maybe even every other week? Could you be a sub for a particular hour or hours? THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Scripture Readings Readings for the Week of February 18 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15 Monday: Lv 19:1-2,11-18/Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Mt 16:13-19 Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2,9a/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10 Please Pray For: At Home: John Bisesi/Lina Canlas/Betty Caucci/ Helen Davis/Richard Dunn/ Deane Eggert/ Mr & Mrs. Geraci/ Katie Gipson/ Andy Grimm/Helen Hickey/Joe Kiliany/ Theresa Moffett/Ruth Shea/John Yeagle/Thomas McDonough/ Dana Wheeler Belmont Towers: Laura Hickey/Janine Pagano Brethren Care: Tom McDonough/Ed & Rose Sterle Bradford Place: Dottie Cassidy/Belle Ridenour Brookwood Assisted Living: Mary Cooke/ Pat Lefever/Ceil Mikla/ Crystal Care: Irene Balyint/Richard Barr/ Regina Knight/ Vivian Nemeth Good Shepherd: Julia Lombardo/Butch Payne/ Mary Ann Smith Kingston: Irma Braley/Alice Christie/Betty Deak/ Roxie DeVault/ Ralph Dillon /Kathy Henrick/Robert Massa/ Bob Pence/Bill Stockton/ Kathryn Thomson/ Irene Traicoff/ Jim Valerio Lutheran Village: Richard Gallas Family Perspectives The Gospel this first Sunday of Lent tells us that Jesus returns from His forty days in the desert proclaiming: The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the Gospel! Prayer, fasting, almsgiving and the sacrament of Penance are the Church s traditional practices that are effective in helping people to repent and live the Gospel. Catholic Catechism Quote # 571 The Paschal mystery of Christ's cross and Resurrection stands at the center of the Good News that the apostles, and the Church following them, are to proclaim to the world. God's saving plan was accomplished "once for all" by the redemptive death of his Son Jesus Christ. Liturgical Ministries for February 24 & 25 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Bob Ahlers Eugene Brown Michael Neel Anne Cowen Deborah Sullivan David Tomchak Marilyn Schirmer Betty Swineford Harvey Thomas Readers & Commentators Sally Ahlers Judy Shafer john Moser Jim Jones D. Schlotterer K. Schlotterer Altar Servers J. Metzger L. Metzger K. Mendenhall J. Mendenhall A. Pascarella A. Reef Greeters Regina Herrick Lynn Metzger Scott & Georgia Garman Tim & Mary Emick Tuesday Feb. 20 Wednesday Feb. 21 Thur. & Fr. Feb. 22 & 23 Mass: 8:00am Mass: 1:15pm Mass 8:00am Kara Eberling Chloe Ediger Weekday Altar Servers Autumn King Mary Dion C. Schenkelberg J. Metzger Hunger Center Feb. 21, :00-5:00pm-Negrey/ Shafer/Zocchi 5:15-7:00pm-Bell/ Benedetti/Edsn/Edwards/ Valentine

Saint Edward. 501 Cottage Street Ashland, Ohio Mass Times. Reconciliation. Perpetual Adoration. Sacraments

Saint Edward. 501 Cottage Street Ashland, Ohio Mass Times. Reconciliation. Perpetual Adoration. Sacraments Saint Edward January 28, 2018 THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Mass Times 501 Cottage Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 Reconciliation Perpetual Adoration Sacraments Parish School of Religion (PSR) St. Vincent