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

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1 Saint Edward March 11, 2018 Mass Times THE FOURTH 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.

2 St. Edward Parish March 11, 2018 Mass Schedule: Monday, March 12 8:00am: Mass Tuesday, March 13 8:00am: Mass: Intention of Samantha Weingates (Thomas Family) Wednesday, March 14 1:15pm: Mass: Adam King (School) Thursday, March 15 8:00am: Mass: Jason Patterson (Alsop Family) _ Friday, March 16 8:00am: Mass: Jeannine Millen (Smith Family) 7:00pm: Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 17 : Mass: For the People of St. Edward Sunday, March 18-Fifth Sunday of Lent :Mass: Marta Sandoval (Kratzer Family) : Mass: Dave Cornish (Cochenour Family) Offertory: Budget: $11, March 4, 2018 In-Pew Collection Online Total Count Your Blessings Prayer Corner Accept God s gifts graciously and take no blessings for granted. Phyllis Maunus $ 10, , , It has happened too many times in recent years. I am referring to the tragic and senseless shootings that have occurred, especially in our schools. As civilized human beings, we should all be horrified by what is happening and we should act. I am not going to enter the gun debate, other than to say we need to encourage our elected officials to amicably discuss the issues, and implement plans for the future so that this can never happen again. In the midst of the tragedy I heard one thing (of many) that greatly disturbed me. A number of politicians and other influential people tweeted out their thoughts and prayers to the victims of the Florida school shooting. In response, I heard a number of survivors (and others) say, They don t want our prayers. I know they wanted action from those who can make it happen, and I know they were in shock and pain over the tragedy, but is this what we have become a people that cannot pray for others, and a people that does not pray to begin with, a people that doesn t want prayer? My hope is that this was not their intention, that the emotion of the event and cries for help overshadowed an ill-formed statement. But I fear that this sentiment of not needing prayer is growing. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI said in his encyclical Deus Caritas Est (God is Love), It is time to reaffirm the importance of prayer in the face of the activism and growing secularism of many Christians. Our scriptures have many instances of God hearing our prayers and intervening. Take, for example, Moses intercessory model of prayer. When he pleads to change God s decision to destroy Israel, God hears his plea and has mercy (Ex. 32:9-14). Like Moses, we must pray with confidence and hope knowing who God is and what he can do for us. In times of tragedy, we rightly pray for the victims, the assailants, those affected by the massacre, as well as first responders and all the families affected. The lives of those left behind are forever changed, and they will experience much suffering. Prayer s power can make a change in their lives and in society. But does our prayer stop here? Rather than only turning to God when all else fails, what about praying in advance for God s protection and for peace to reign? Why not pray the St. Michael prayer each day? And we cannot forget Our Lady s explicit request that we pray the Rosary daily for peace. Innumerable examples can be given of how these prayers have changed the course of history. Ultimately, the change we are all looking for in these dark days of pervading violence is more than human activity alone can fix. In the end, mass shootings or any other act of human evil for that matter cannot be solved by any means other then Jesus Christ. Our prayer unites us to Him, and also demands change in us. Christ died to make right all of humanity s wrongs. He continues today as model and guide for getting life right, still inviting each of us to change our hearts and come, follow me. Fundamentally, our prayer seeks to change our hearts gradually into Christ s own. As Pope Benedict continued, The fundamental act of religion is prayer, which in the Christian religion acquires a very specific character: It is the act of self-surrender by which we enter the Body of Christ. Thus it is an act of love. This change within us occurs as we abandon ourselves in imitation of Christ s sacrificial love. That is a love desires only what God wants, because all life is a gift from Him. It requires dying to self. The allurements of modern society propose quite the opposite, yet Christ is the way, the truth and the life. Only through prayer do we allow the love of Christ to reign, where we encounter the only solution for healing the root of all evil. Until the world allows Christ s love to transform it, what can change? We will keep on deciding which laws of God are a good idea and which aren t, or debating what type of murder is acceptable and which is not. And so, in a society shattered by evil all around, we must turn nowhere else but to Christ for the change we seek. He will work through us to build a culture of life and love, if we allow him. But it is up to each one of us. And it only possible through prayer. St. Edward, pray for us. Treu in Christus, faithfully in Christ, Fr. Rod

3 11 Races-Place $2 Wager & You Can win Cash! Sponsor Horse For $25 Hope to see you in the Winner s Circle! ST. EDWARD PARISH ACTIVITY CENTER 501 COTTAGE ST ASHLAND, OHIO (Tickets) Door Prizes* Raffles* Beverages* Beer by Donation* Free Babysitting* $20 Advance/Person $25 Door/Person Must be 21 Years or older to attend. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST. EDWARD YOUTH PROGRAMS Easter Altar Flowers-2018 The Small Group Corner We are pleased to report that there are currently five St. Edward small groups. Aside from three groups of women gathering for fellowship, prayer and study, there is also a couples group getting started, and a crafty group, who will join together to make beautiful cards for shut-ins. Small groups meet regularly for growing in faith and fellowship. Groups are fashioned towards whatever shared interests the group may have, which make the possibilities endless. Interested? It s not too late! Growing small groups is ongoing. Contact us for more information or help in joining a St. Edward Small Group. Mary Emick (call or text) or memick@zoominternet.net Or Deborah Madden (call or text) or madden.deborah917@gmail.com In Memory of (Deceased) In Thanksgiving (For the Living) Donated by: Parish Council Nominations are Requested The Parish Council meets monthly to consult with and advise the pastor in identifying spiritual, corporal, social and educational needs of our parish community. Council members work with the pastor to see that needs are addressed. The Council consists of nine members elected for three-year terms. Current members of Council are listed on the cover of All parishioners are invited to spruce-up the church for this bulletin. Terms of two members (Chris Benedetti and Jim Schenkelberg ) are expiring this spring. In addition, we will fuleaster on Tuesday, March 13, from 6:30-8:00pm. fill the remaining term for the late John Sikula (2020). NominaThere are tasks that everyone in the family can do. We tions are requested for all 3 positions. will be washing pews and windows and dusting and At the weekend Masses, April 7 & 8, you will be invited to sweeping the church and Gathering Area. nominate one or two parishioners to serve on the Council. You may nominate yourself and/or other parishioners for the Please consider spending some time in fellowship and positions. Nominations will be compiled and election of new prayer with cleaning along the way! Council members will occur at the weekend Masses April 28 & Many hands make light work! 29. New members will serve from June CHURCH CLEANING

4 NOW ENROLLING: * Pre-School (ages 3 & 4) * Kindergarten Readiness (ages 4 & 5) * Kindergarten A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Catholic men of our parish! If you have been considering joining the Knights of Columbus, or if you haven't, think about it! After each Mass on the weekend of March 17-18, there will be current members in the Church Meeting Room off the Gathering Area to answer your questions and talk about our advantages. Stop by! On March 21st prior to our business meeting, you'll have an opportunity to meet the members of the council and be asked to join our council. Our next initiation ceremony on April 4th, 7:00 pm in the Activity Center. Contact Grand Knight, Gregg Reinmann at or KofC3541@gmail.com Dear Hannah and Sophie, Once again, I wish to extend my personal gratitude for your project of prayer links. They were used in three Chapels. Here is a picture from the Chapel at Camp Patriot in the Kuwait Naval Base. Captain Morse A TONS of Prayers ~ Prayer Chain 2017 Thank You This past Christmas, St. Edward Church said prayers and shipped over 7,000 slips of paper as a prayer chain to 2 military bases in Kuwait. The chains were accepted by the Base Chaplains. CH (Maj) Morse accepted half of the prayer chains that were shipped for Christmas. This picture shows that not only did they receive the prayer chains, they appreciated our efforts tremendously. Not only were the chains displayed, but once again, they were distributed to individuals and other installments. Thank you to everyone that prayed for our soldiers and took the time to fill out strips with prayers and encouraging words. It is a collective effort, over 7,000 prayers and strips, we thank you for your help! The Strickling Family

5 Eucharistic Adoration is held Thursday through Sunday. For more information, please contact Jeanette Allton at 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? 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/Shirley Hickey/ Joe Kiliany/ Theresa Moffett/Ruth Shea/John Yeagle/ Dana Wheeler/Halina Weidinger Belmont Towers: Laura Hickey/Janine Pagano Brethren Care: Charles & Joan Barrett/Joan Malaska/ Tom McDonough/ 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: Janet Auer/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 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Antonio Marallo Mike Schafrath Sherri Schafrath Melanie Pheifer Rick Pheifer David Tomchak Jeanette Allton Linda Fulmer Harvey Thomas Liturgical Ministries for March 17 & 18 Readers & Commentators Nathan Schafrath Paul Kauffman Joyce Hunt Anne Cowen Cecelia Winer Chris Benedetti THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Scripture Readings Altar Servers Kaitlyn Boals Andrew Mills H. DiPuccio K. Mendenhall Brianna King Makian King Greeters Randy & Susie Emmons Phil & Marilyn Jaworski Parrish & Patti Lanzer Readings for the Week of March 11 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 Monday: Is 65:17-21/Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9,12/Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a,12-22/Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30 Saturday Jer 11:18-20/Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:-9/Jn 12:20-33 Family Perspectives Today s gospel speaks of light and darkness. There are times when darkness can seem comforting when it makes no demands on us. Light disturbs when it forces us to squint, refocus and take action regarding what we see. In light we see others clearly as they are. In families, the challenge is always to live in the light not in avoidance or denial. Catholic Catechism Quote # 608 After agreeing to baptize him along with the sinners, John the Baptist looked at Jesus and pointed him out as the "Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world". By doing so, he reveals that Jesus is at the same time the suffering Servant who silently allows himself to be led to the slaughter and who bears the sin of the multitudes, and also the Paschal Lamb, the symbol of Israel's redemption at the first Passover. Christ's whole life expresses his mission: "to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mon & Tues. March 12 & 13 Wednesday March 14 Thur. & Fr. March 15 & 16 Mass: 8:00am Mass: 1:15pm Mass 8:00am A. Pascarella B. King Weekday Altar Servers Chloe Ediger Mary Dion Soren Fox Kyle Keiser Hunger Center March 14, :00-5:00pm-Berry/ Shafer/Weaver 5:15-7:00pm-Bauer/ Edson/Edwards/Jakubko/ Lander/Mast/Zimmermann/ Valentine

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