Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT

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1 21 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT 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. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays: 3:15-3:45pm 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

2 "Behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying 'Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.'" How strange to journey so far for perhaps so little. Of course the magi go to the capitol city. Of course they entreat with King Herod. Of course this is where they expect newborn royalty to be. But where is the child? "In Bethlehem of Judea," the scribes say. And so the magi go on to what is yet another Christmas miracle. We don't know where the magi met the Christ Child, but it cannot have been lavish. Perhaps it was the stable. Perhaps it was a small hovel Joseph had found to wait out the census. But it would have been the home of a laborer, worn and threadbare. Here, in this unassuming abode, the magi are still "overjoyed...they prostrated themselves and did him homage." Have you ever gotten to the end of a great work and found the results to be underwhelming? How did you respond? Were you disappointed or elated at God's providence and your upended expectations? The magi journeyed hundreds of miles over treacherous terrain to pay homage to royalty they have seen prophesied in the stars. They encountered an ordinary family displaced from their home. This Sunday, the magi are an example for us. Can we see God in the unexpected? Do we encounter Him in the person who doesn't fit our expectations of propriety? Do we revere Christ's presence in the poor? Or do we expect to meet God only in places of honor and esteem? This week, ask God for the grace to honor Him in the unexpected places and unassuming people. He is waiting for you! In the event you use a Welcome Envelope please put your full name and address or envelope number to receive proper credit for your donation. Thank you! Due to early submission of the bulletin for the holiday schedule, the offertory for Dec. 23rd, Dec. 30th & Jan. 6th will be displayed in the Jan. 13th bulletin. Thank you for all your support of our parish! 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 PASTOR Rev. Nick Cirillo , x.16, Frnick@saintedwardchurch.org ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Harry Prieto , FrHarryPrieto@saintedwardchurch.org DEACON Patrick Shevlin pshevlin@saintedwardchurch.org OFFICE MANAGER/CALENDAR Luanne Hogan , x.11 lhogan@saintedwardchurch.org FRONT DESK/SAFE ENVIRONMENT Eileen Burke eburke@saintedwardchurch.org FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Kathryn LaRegina , x.20 klaregina@saintedwardchurch.org ADULT EDUCATION Carol Zinser , x.24 czinser@saintedwardchurch.org MUSIC AND LITURGY DIRECTOR Dan Kean , x.28 dkean@saintedwardchurch.org BULLETIN EDITOR, CENSUS, ENVELOPES, F.F. BILLING, TAX LTRS, WEBSITE Debra Tomasetti , x.14 dtomasetti@saintedwardchurch.org YOUTH GROUP Victoria Vas sryouth@saintedwardchurch.org INDIVIDUAL,COUPLE & FAMILY COUNSELOR Dr. Daniel Joynt, Ph.D. djoynt@aol.com; or , x.21 LAY LEADERSHIP Trustee (s) - Arlene Callahan & Peter Greco LAY LEADERSHIP Finance -Bill Rilley PRAYER LINE , x. 17 DANBURY HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OF SPIRITUAL CARE

3 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD ~ JANUARY 6, 2019 MONDAY, January 7, :30 AM Jack Pisello R/B Denise & Harry Freda 9:00 AM Stephen Kayner R/B Peg Van Horson TUESDAY, January 8, :30 AM Richard Smith R/B The Murtha Family 9:00 AM Donald Irwin R/B The Murphy Family WEDNESDAY, January 9, :30 AM Mark Morin R/B The Flanagan Family 9:00 AM Peter Doyen Jr. R/B Theresa & Marvin Nash THURSDAY, January 10, :30 AM For the special intentions of Joe Kelly & Family 9:00 AM Robert Vonick R/B The Rosenblum Family FRIDAY, January 11, :30 AM Angela Melito R/B The Maskara Family 9:00AM Lele Hicks R/B The Salvato Family SATURDAY, January 12, :00 PM Giraldo D. Valera R/B The DeLeon Family 5:30 PM Rosemary Conti R/B JoAnn & Dan Fabrizi & Family SUNDAY, January 13, :30 AM Helen & Frank Byrne & deceased members of the Cleary Family 9:00 AM Yu Ling Ma R/B The Rigoglioso Family MaryEllen Cosentino 11:00 AM R/B The Families of Anna Walter & Theresa Kwapien 5:15 PM Fred Aleksanis R/B The Carlsen Family The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Angela Musso requested by Marcelle Taylor The Chapel Lamp will burn for Helen & Frank Byrne & deceased members of the Cleary 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 Thank you! READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK: JANUARY 13TH, 2019 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD READING1: IS 42:1-4, 6-7 READING 2: ACTS 10:34-38 GOSPEL: LK 3:15-16, Liturgical Year B NEW MASS TIMES: This weekend starts the new Mass times for Saturdays: 4:00pm & 5:30pm Confessions: 3:15-3:45pm Gabriel says to Mary in Luke 1:31, Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. The name Jesus was so important that not only Mary was given this instruction, but so was Joseph. Matthew 1:21 tells us that, she will give birth to a Son, and you shall give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. Joe, Sara Mitchell, Jennifer, Pat D., 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, Maddie Please pray for those who have died in the month of DECEMBER-Josephine Coniglio, Patricia Weaver & Richard Jones We also pray for consolation and healing for their grieving family. 2 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.

4 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. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in their respective division at this local competition on Sat., Jan. 12, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Consolidated School Gym. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation. Participation is free and parental consent is required. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. Several New Fairfield participants made it all the way to the State Championship in past years. For more information, please contact Jim Landry at or james.e.landry@gmail.com. The law states that tax letters need to be LETTERS mailed if you donated $ or more. St. Edward tax letters will be mailed out the week of Jan. 21st. If you do not receive one, then according to our contribution records, you donated less than $ for the 2018 tax year. If you wish to receive a letter, please call Debbie at x14 to discuss further. Thank you!

5 3rd, 4th & 5th* grade will not meet weekly in the month of January. Instead, they have assigned retreat dates as follows: 3rd Grade: THIS 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. *5th Grade will have a MAKE UP CLASS (due to snow) on Wed. Jan. 9th from 3:30-5:30 in the hall. First Communion Welcome Mass THIS SUNDAY January 6th At the 11:00am mass Parent meeting to follow mass in the church from 12:00-12:15. St. Edward s Adult Faith Formation JANUARY 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. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION OR CONTACT CAROL ZINSER AT czinser@saintedwardchurch.org Or x24 5

6 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 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. BLESSING OF HOMES A tradition associated with the Epiphany is the Blessing of Homes with Holy Water and chalk. We pray at home as the Domestic Church and blessing the home reminds us that our homes are church. Using blessed chalk, a parent can mark the inside of the main door of the house with the initials of the Magi (Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar) and a code of the year connected with crosses: 20+C+M+B+19. The parish family of St. Edward s welcomes the newest members of our parish family: Greyson Bassani, Liliana Forgione, Emily Doyle & Axel Quadrini who were recently baptized. May God bless them always! 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 The next Prayer Shawl meeting is: Sat. Jan. 19th from 9-11:00 am in CR C. All skill levels are welcome we are always looking for new members! Please join us! 4 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 or by a message to the Parish Office There is no cost for a first session. Special consideration is available for subsequent services. What a great resource right in our parish!!

7 Monday, January 07, :30 AM Terrific Two's-Session 1/Hall MR 5 & 6 11:15 AM Terrific Two's-Session 2/Hall-MR 5 & 6 3:00 PM 8th Grade FF class/hall/cr A,B,C, Church 5:30 PM Intercessory Prayer Group/CR A Tuesday, January 08, :30 AM Glory Gatherings/CR B 2:30 PM Children's/Youth Choir/Church/Cry Room 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 6:30 PM Parish Council Meeting/Rectory 7:00 PM Awakening Prayer Group/Cry Room Wednesday, January 09, :30 AM Terrific Two's-Session 1/Hall MR 5 & 6 11:15 AM Terrific Two's-Session 2/Hall-MR 5 & 6 3:30 PM Grade 5 FF Makeup Class/Hall 7:00 PM Epic /Adult Ed Bible Study/Hall 7:00 PM Adult Choir/Church Thursday, January 10, :30 AM Ladies Guild Sewing/MR 9 6:30 PM Knight of Columbus/Business Mtg/Hall 7:00 PM Contemporary Choir/CR A Friday, January 11, :30 AM Terrific Two's-Session 1/Hall (snow date) 10:00 AM Abilities Beyond Disabilities/Hall 11:15 AM Terrific Two's-Session 2/Hall (snow date) 8:00 PM Women's AA/Hall & Kitchen Saturday, January 12, :30 AM Men of St. Edward's Fellowship/CR C 8:00 AM Miraculous Medal Novena/Chapel 9:00 AM Rosary Prayer Group/Chapel Sunday, January 13, :00 AM 4th Gr Retreat Mass 12:00PM 4th Gr Retreat until 2:30pm/Hall 12:00 PM RCIA/ CR B