Saint Edward May 14, 2017 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Mass Times 501 Cottage Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 Reconciliation Perpetual Adoration Sacraments Parish School of Religion (PSR) Youth Ministry St. Vincent de Paul Society Catholic Daughters of the Americas Knights of Columbus Parish Pastoral Council St. Edward Parish Mission Statement of those around us.
St. Edward Parish May 14, 2017 Mass Schedule: Monday, May 15-St. Isidore 8:00am: Mass Tuesday, May 16 8:00am: Mass: Edward Bankowski (Wife) Wednesday, May 17 1:15pm: Mass: Tex & Shirley Regan (School) Thursday, May 18-St. John I, Pope 8:00am: Mass: Cassie Kauffman (Obraitis Family) Friday, May 19 8:00am: Mass: Lois Eggert (Husband) Saturday, May 20 : Mass: Betty & Clifford Mercier (O Neill Family) Sunday, May 21-Sixth Sunday of Easter : Mass: For the People of St. Edward : Mass: Dave Cornish Combined Camp. Goal $ 1,885,958.00 Pledge Total $ 1,824,114.00 Yet to Respond 210 Offertory: Budget: $11, 500.00 May 7, 2017 In-Pew Collection Online Total Gift Bearers If you have a Mass intention and would like to carry up the gifts, please let the greeters know before Mass. Giving made easy with egive Details on the parish website. 10, 596.00 934.00 11, 530.00 It is Mother s Day. The holiday, as we currently know it in the United States, is attributed to a woman named Anna Jarvis. However, some special day to honor mothers and mothering is a part of every major tradition, culture and Nation. That is because we know instinctively the wonder, miracle and gift of mothers and mothering. They carry us in their wombs, the first home of the whole human race. They offer us to the family, and the whole world. They gave us life and birthed us into the network of relationships which gives that life meaning, the family. They taught and nurtured us on the way, by offering wisdom, example and practical experience. They picked us up when we fell and unconditionally loved us back when we strayed. Even though sometimes our relationships with our mothers may be strained, or less than ideal, there is no-one like a mother, no substitute for her place, no equal to her love and placement in our own formation. True mothering is an ongoing relationship of love and care. That is why, the more ancient roots of the celebration called it mothering Sunday. In fact, in much of Europe, mothering Sunday is still celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Lent. People not only honor their mothers but return to visit their mother Church that day. It is called mothering Sunday - indicating the truth that mothering is active and continuing. In Ethiopia and some other Eastern oriental orthodox churches, the celebration of such a mother's day is tied to the celebration of St Mary's Birthday, which is kept on May 1, and honors the Mother of the Lord and all Mothers who participate in the mystery and beauty of mothering. Motherhood is a unique gift from the Lord. Jesus had a mother. Jesus HAS a mother. He was born of a woman by Divine design. He called her Mother and He entrusted her to us. The Mother of the Lord continues to give us the gift of the One who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Jesus is her Son and Savior and she offers Him to us as the greatest gift of a mother s love. Jesus entrusted His Mother to us as one of His last gifts of love - before He embraced the world in His loving embrace from the cross on Calvary and began the new creation, His new family. Mary was there at the Incarnation, Birth, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of God Incarnate. She was there throughout the often-called hidden years in Nazareth. In the life of the Redeemer, every word and every act was redemptive, revealing the very life of God, the mystery of heaven touching earth, and the deeper purpose of our own lives. She was there in those moments whose impact is timeless. They are still as filled with the invitation of grace today as they were when they first occurred. She was - she is - Mother. The Church is a mother as well. The fact that we call her "Holy Mother Church" is no accident. It reveals a beautiful mystery of the faith. The expression "Mother Church" is more than sentiment - and much more than piety, it is reality. The Church is the bearer of life. She is mother and teacher. We are born again though the waters of Baptism, which the early Christians called a second womb. From the moment we enter those waters, we die with Christ and are raised to New Life in Him. We are baptized into Christ - and now live in Him, with one another, for the sake of the world. For those whose mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, adopted mothers (anyone who has mothered us) are still alive - cherish them today. Hug and kiss them. Honor them. Thank them. For those whose mothers have gone home to the Lord, remember them. For all who bear the name Christian, the name of our eternal family, let us also honor the Mother of the Lord today. Her maternal care for Jesus still embraces all those who are joined to Him, as members of His Body, by that great new birth of Baptism. Happy Mother's Day. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. St. Edward, pray for us. Treu in Christus, faithfully in Christ, Fr. Rod
Supporting St. Edward School Just Got Easier! Imagine buying gifts for birthday, holidays, weddings and more, or personal items for yourself on AMAZON, and AMAZON donates to St. Edward School! It s true. Just follow the instructions below, and a portion of what you spend will be given to St. Edward School. No extra costs! All transactions are anonymous and safe. Works for Amazon Prime users, too. Go to smile.amazon.com 1. Log in to your account, or create a new account 2. Go to: Your Account Settings and select Change Your Charity 4. Search for: St. Edward Ashland 5. Select St. Edward Church 6. Start Shopping-remember to use SMILE.AMAZON.COM instead of Amazon.com (Amazon will sometimes remind you when you shop) Count Your Blessings Prayer Corner This Saturday I received a great blessing! For the first time in many years, I was able to witness the First Holy Communion Mass, where 16 of God s precious children received Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time. May God bless each and everyone of you! Phyllis Maunus Catholic Commission of Wayne, Ashland, Medina Presents Jim and Nancy Petro A Conservative Journey against the Death Penalty Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Join us on Wednesday, May 24, 7:00-8:30 PM, Westminster Presbyterian Church (353 E. Pine St., Wooster). Jim, former Ohio Attorney General, and wife Nancy have written False Justice, on wrongful convictions. They will share their journey of awareness on wrongful convictions and the death penalty. For info, contact: Jeff Campbell, jcampbell@ccdocle.org, 330.723.9615, x.11. Vacation Bible School: A Mighty Fortress June 5-9: 9:00am to Noon Registration and volunteer forms are available in the Gathering Area. Please come to join us as a volunteer or a participant! St. Edward Youth Ministry WEDNESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 4:00PM
Now Enrolling for 2017-2018 school year! We offer All Day Kindergarten! St. Edward School has a strong academic curriculum taught in all grades, including classes in: *Art *Physical education *Music *Library *Spanish *Computer technology The school has SMART Boards, Apple TVs, and a BrightLink Interactive Projector that allows the white board to become interactive. Our sixth, seventh, and eighth graders use ipads and a 3-D printer to enhance classroom learning. We also offer Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, and Tutoring. Call to schedule a visit! 419-289-7456 www.stedwardashland.org Thank you to everyone who supported our annual Evening at the Races. Congratulations to the lucky winners of the Raffle Baskets: Picnic-themed basket: Laura McBride Art-themed basket: Nikki Cox Golf-themed basket: Laura Bullard Outdoor-themed basket: Randy & Susie Emmons Father s Wallet: Paul DiPuccio Thank you for supporting St. Edward Parish and School! See you next year! A Conference in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima July 28-29, 2017 In honor of the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima, a special Marian conference will be held at Embassy Suites Cleveland Rockside 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd. Independence, Ohio http://www.neofatimaconf.com 50TH Wedding Anniversary Celebration The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Sunday, July 30, 2017 2:30pm Mass Reservations are now being accepted for couples married 50 years (married in 1967). Couples celebrating other significant anniversaries (55 or over) or who have missed previous celebrations are welcome to register and attend. Seating is limited at the Cathedral. Number of guests will be determined by the seating capacity and total number registered. Deadline to Register: Monday, June 19, 2017 Please contact the Parish Office at 419-289- 7224.
THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Please Pray For: Eucharistic Adoration is held Thursday through Sunday. For more information, please contact Jeanette Allton at 419-289-7727. We need adorers for: Friday evenings: 7:00pm and 9:00pm At Home: Dorothy Brown/Lina Canlas/Betty Caucci/ Helen Davis/Deane Eggert/ Mr & Mrs. Geraci/ Katie Gipson/ Andy Grimm/ Joe Kiliany/ Theresa Moffett/Ruth Shea/John Yeagle/ Thomas McDonough/Dana Wheeler Belmont Towers: Laura Hickey Brethren Care: Vickie Grimm/Cheryl Hetmanski/ Juanita Restile Bradford Place: Dottie Cassidy/Belle Ridenour Brookwood Assisted Living: Mary Cooke/Carmen Fox/ Pat Lefever/Ceil Mikla/ Rosemary Pepperman Crystal Care: Irene Balyint/Richard Barr/ Regina Knight/ Vivian Nemeth Good Shepherd: Agnes Delellis/ Judy Lombardo/ Butch Payne/Mary Ann Smith/ Helen Violet Kingston: Irma Braley/Alice Christie/Betty Deak/ Roxie DeVault/ Ralph Dillon/Veronica Harvath/ Kathy Henrick/Robert Massa/ Bob Pence/Bill Stockton/ Kathryn Thomson/ Irene Traicoff/Jim Valerio Lutheran Village: Richard Gallas Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment The Catholic bishops of the world are planning to meet in October 2018 for the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The theme of this gathering is Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment. In preparation for this major synod on youth, Pope Francis wants to gather input from the Catholic faithful. The Diocese of Cleveland has made available a survey on their website at www.dioceseofcleveland.org. All are invited to participate by taking this short survey. Your input will help the bishops understand the experience of young people in our Church and in our country. Scripture Readings Readings for the Week of May 14 Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/1 Pt 2:4-9/Jn 14:1-12 Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8,14-17/1Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-21 Family Perspectives Philip said: Show us the Father. Jesus responded, I am in the Father and the Father is in me. God is in each of us. The vocation of the Christian family is to live in unity, so that all the Philips of the world will recognize the presence of God in their lives also. Liturgical Ministries for May 20 & 21 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Dcn Joe Dietz Mike Schafrath Sherri Schafrath Dcn Joe Dietz Bonnie McGee Tom McGee Dcn Joe Dietz Marilyn Schirmer Harvey Thomas Readers & Commentators John Dowdell Nathan Schafrath Jim Jones Christine Hill Cecelia Winer Deborah Madden Altar Servers Emma Higgins Amber Schafrath Ty Williams Trey Williams Audra McBride Ella McBride Greeters Gregg & Kelly Reinmann Randy & Sue Emmons Blackford/ Szapalik Mon. & Tues. May 15 & 16 Mass: 8:00am Gabby Eckrich SophieEdiger Weekday Altar Servers Wednesday May 17 Mass: 1:15pm Mary Dion Kara Eberling Thur. & Fr. May 18 & 19 Mass: 8:00am K. Gehrisch Drew Hall Hunger Center May 17, 2017 2:00-5:00pm 5:15-7:00pm Negrey/Shafer/Zocchi Bell/ Benedetti/Edson/Emick/ Edwards/Valentine