21 BRUSH HILL ROAD. Monday - Thursday. Closed daily for lunch from. Closed Saturdays. Sunday Weddings are not celebrated at St. Edwards.

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1 21 BRUSH HILL ROAD NEW FAIRFIELD, CT SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE Monday to Friday 9:00 AM Saturday Vigils 4:30 and 6:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM & 5:15 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:45 to 4:15 PM Marriage The proper time of preparation for Marriage is one year prior to the WEDDING. Please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible. Sunday Weddings are not celebrated at St. Edwards. PARISH SUMMER HOURS 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 Phone: Fax:

2 If you have been closely following the Sunday readings, today's Gospel could sound a bit like a broken record. Four weeks ago, the Gospel told of Jesus visiting his home of Nazareth and being poorly received by his family members. Jesus had attracted a large crowd as he preached, and his concerned relatives came to bring him home. Jesus, they thought, was out of his league. Today Jesus takes things further. He returns to Nazareth. Rather than preaching from his house, he enters the synagogue. He speaks eloquently. The listeners acknowledge that "wisdom has been given him" and recognize the "mighty deeds wrought by his hands," but it is too much for them to bear. "Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary?" The listeners know his whole clan, his male and female relatives. Jesus as carpenter was acceptable. Even Jesus as fringe preacher was interesting enough to draw a crowd. But Jesus as authoritative teacher is too much. "They took offense at him." As Christians, we have known the truth of Jesus' identity since we were first introduced to him. He is fully human and fully divine. He is the second person of the Trinity. It could be easy to look down on these 1st century listeners for their lack of faith. But where do we expect to learn our own lessons? The more we age, the easier it is to believe we understand the world and how it works. We have experience with people, with the Church, with politics, and with the affairs of daily living. We have developed criteria for first impressions. We categorize. Today we remember that the Christian life requires humility. Jesus' listeners have an expectation of how things should be, and their lack of faith causes doubt in others. "He was not able to perform any mighty deeds there." Do your assumptions limit your perspective? Who can you learn from that you did not expect? In the event you use a Welcome Envelope, please be sure to include your full name and address so that proper credit can be given to you. Due to early submittal of the July 8th bulletin for the 4th of July holiday, offertory numbers will be displayed in next week s bulletin. Thank you for all your support of our parish! CLERGY: PASTOR Rev. Nick Cirillo , x.16, Frnick@saintedwardchurch.org ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Karol Ksiazek , x.15, Frkarol@saintedwardchurch.org ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Harry Prieto , FrHarryPrieto@saintedwardchurch.org DEACON Patrick Shevlin pshevlin@saintedwardchurch.org STAFF: OFFICE MANAGER/CALENDAR Luanne Hogan , x.11 lhogan@saintedwardchurch.org FRONT DESK/SAFE ENVIRONMENT Eileen Burke eburke@saintedwardchurch.org FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Kathryn La Regina , 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

3 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 8, 2018 MONDAY, July 9, :00AM John Sarcone TUESDAY, July 10, :00AM Ron Lyons WEDNESDAY, July 11, :00AM John Joyce R/B The Family THURSDAY, July 12, :00AM Barry Cummins R/B Sheila Murphy FRIDAY, July 13, :00AM James Nash R/B The Family SATURDAY, July 14, :30PM Alice & Stanley Kozlowski R/B The Family 6:00PM Bill & Mary Mihal R/B Bill & JoAnn Mihal SUNDAY, July 15, :30AM Kathy Cupo R/B John & Annette 9:00AM Marguerite Thomas R/B Jim & Cathy Joedecke 11:00AM Margaret & Carl Hedtke R/B The Hedtke Family 5:15PM Lauren DiBiase R/B The Family READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK: JULY 15, 2018 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME READING 1: AM 7:12-15 READING 2: EPH 1:3-14 OR 1:3-10 GOSPEL: MK 6:7-13 Liturgical Year B There will only be a 9:00am daily mass celebrated during the months of July & August. The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Olive Herring requested by the Beyers Family. The Chapel Lamp will burn for Maria and John Sarcone. Please pray for those who have died in the month of JUNE: Anne Geisinger, Manifred Zweig We also pray for consolation and healing for their grieving 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! Eileen DiAnna, Sandra Marr, Richard, Terry Blank, Richard Blank, Lillian, Eugene, Tracy, Jim Shepard, Jim Siniscalchi, Dick O Brien, Noelle Jablonka, Jenn, AnneMarie, William, Mary Baske, Marge Doyen, Carrie, Timothy, Eddie Nielsen, Matthew Hatcher, Nate Nieto, Timothy Hearn, Carolyn & Edward Heagle, Alfonso Robinson, Sr., B, Angela 2 Lord, I cover myself and everyone around me with the blood of Jesus. I cover all of the members of my family ( state them by name ) with the Blood of Jesus. I cover my home and my possession, my car, my finances, my marriage/relationships, with the Blood of Jesus. I cover the work of my hands with the Blood of Jesus. In the Name of Jesus Christ by the power of His Blood, I break off, tear down every power of the kingdom of darkness formed against me and cancel every argument in heaven that has established itself against the plans of God in my life. I confess that my body is a temple of the Holy Ghost, justified, sanctified, perfected and protected forever by the Blood of Jesus. I take authority over the plans of the Satan in my life and reverse and break every plan and tongue that has formed against me and the Perfect plan of God. I call forth in the name of Jesus all of God s plans and purposes for my life and my family for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord. Amen.

4 Come join our exciting mission to form the next generation of Catholics! Regina Caeli Academy ( is a classical, hybrid education in the Catholic tradition. Pre K3-12th grade students attend Socratic and hands-on classes taught by trained tutors two days a week and are home schooled the remaining days with lesson plans already outlined for in-home education. Location: 254 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT. For more information, a tour of our facility on July 12 (by appointment only), or information about a fall tour, please contact our admissions representative, Mrs. Katrina Hartsock at khartsock.aus@rcahybrid.org or (470) trainingthemindtoformthesoul/ THERE WILL BE A BLOOD DRIVE ON TUESDAY JULY 17TH FROM 1:30-6:30 IN THE CHURCH HALL. PLEASE STOP IN- WALK-INS ARE WELCOME OR CALL RED CROSS ( ) OR VISIT FOR AVAILABILITY. DONATE BLOOD & SAVE A LIFE! Please join us in the hall at 12:00 noon on Sunday, July 22nd for a farewell reception as we say goodbye to Fr. Karol and wish him well in his new assignment at St. Joe s in Brookfield CT. Come join us for the Rosary. The Rosary is a powerful prayer where we can meet the Blessed Virgin Mary. We can meditate on the mysteries of the lives of Jesus and Mary. We meet on Saturday mornings in the chapel at 9:00 am. Even if you don't know the Rosary or you want to learn or re-learn the Rosary, please join us. The Intercessory Prayer Group of St. Edward s meets every Monday night at 5:30 in CR A. All are invited to attend and join in the power of prayer. Awakening Prayer Group Take the time for your spiritual well-being. Please join us Tuesday evenings, 7pm, in the Cry Room. Join us for relaxing music, Prayer and Scripture. God has a plan of sheer goodness for us all. We are called into blessing through a relationship with God, through the scripture. We ask the Holy Spirit for guidance always. Please join us. The next Prayer Shawl meeting is: Sat., July 21st from 9-11:00 am in CR C. All skill levels welcome we are always looking for new members! Please join us! Summer Meetings in July, Aug & Sept. meet the 3rd Saturday of the month.

5 PH: Regular pricing is now in effect. Payment plans are available & full payment is not due at the time of registration. Please stop by the parish office to pick up your child s Communion photos. We are looking for help with the church gardens with weeding and watering, especially the islands. Adopt an Island instead of a highway. Please contact the parish office if you can help with this. It is a lot of work when it falls on just a few. Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 The Alzheimer's care support group will meet on Thurs. July, 12th at 10:00am in CR C. will run the weeks of July 16th-20th & July 23rd-27th. Mon.-Fri. from 9:00am- 12:00pm in the hall (only for students pre-registered for this program). (During Vacation Bible School week) Camp will be held August 6-10 at 10:15 am in the cry room. Little children newborn 5 years with a parent or caregiver are invited to our Making Music Praying Twice Summer Camp! Musical development begins very early in a child s life. The curriculum of music chosen specifically to enhance a child s music aptitude is based on research. Classes are fun and faith-inclusive. Secular music is also very much a part of the program. Come share the gift of music with your child or grandchild this summer. Increase your family s faith while increasing your child s music aptitude with the beautifully illustrated children s songbook and CD included with tuition. Children and parents use instruments, toys, and scarves to dance, sing, chant, play games, and pray together. Class size is limited. Don t delay! Sign up soon!! Registration forms can be found on the gathering space table and the website under Liturgy/ Making Music Praying Twice. See the flyer on our website or in the gathering space for more details. Get ready for an adventure to an uncharted island where kids are Rescued by Jesus! Get started on a 5-day VBS experience where kids are anchored in the truth that Jesus carries them through life's storms. 5 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!!

6 INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK It seems that Jesus is always facing some kind of opposition. Today, those from his native place amaze him because of their lack of faith. We oppose Jesus as well. It is not easy to be challenged and realize our great need to change. We grow comfortable with ourselves and our surroundings and resist change. We become defensive when the wisdom Jesus utters asks us to leave ourselves and our concerns and think more about others. We lack faith in God, faith in ourselves, and faith in one another. We are asked to keep our eyes fixed on the Lord and allow ourselves to be stretched. Jesus knows what he is talking about. Do we really believe this? Featuring local speakers and viewing of the film Speaking to Sparrows FOR WOMEN Ages SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 St. Joseph's Parish, Danbury 9 AM 3 PM Optional mass at 8 Contact Roxane Angotta at angotta@sbcglobal.net or to learn more or magnificatthmi@gmail.com tickets are also available on Eventbrite. Cost: $20 (includes snacks and drinks). Bring your own bag lunch Sometimes we need a dose of healthy skepticism. Do you see some of the claims on the Internet, in social media, or even on the cover of supermarket tabloids? If we are not careful, we can easily be led astray. However, when we find ourselves skeptical all the time, unable to trust anyone or anything, we have a problem. Trust is essential in a conversion process, and we all are in a continual process of turning toward and moving closer to God. If we find it hard to trust the promises of God, then we will find ourselves lost and bewildered. Sometimes the biggest obstacle to a stewardship way of life is lack of trust. This is true for individuals as well as parish communities. Do we believe that God will provide for our needs? Do we believe that if we give it all away we will receive even more in abundance? Do we believe that there is true freedom in complete surrender? Many will say that the principles of a stewardship way of life sound good spirituality and are inspiring. But when really faced with the tough decisions, they will fall back on placing trust in themselves, material goods, or money. Are we true disciples and good stewards as we claim? Where do you place your trust? Have you chosen a path where you are all in or are you still keeping something for yourself because you just aren't sure all this talk of "consider the lilies" is real or just pretty words on a page? -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS 4

7 Monday, July 9, 2018 No Events Scheduled Tuesday, July 10, :00 PM Adult Education/Movie/ Hall 6:30 PM AA Meeting/Hall Wednesday, July 11, :00 PM Follow Me/Adult Ed/Hall Thursday, July 12, :00 AM Alzheimer s Support/CR C 6:00 PM Confirmation Retreat/Hall Friday, July 12, :00 PM Women's AA/Hall Saturday, July 14, :00 AM Miraculous Medal Novena/Chapel Sunday, July 15, 2018 No Events Scheduled