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St. Edward Parish at 216 S. Nichols Street, Lowell, IN 46356 US - Home
Welcome to St. Edward Parish
and New Website for
St. Edward School 3/12/2012

Last update May 17, 2012 @ 11:00 pm
This is our home on the Internet. Here you will find the latest news and information about St. Edward Parish and School. Please take a moment to browse our site. We hope you enjoy your visit and encourage
you to check back often for frequent updates!

Our Lady at the Grotto
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for Your unfaithful and tepid priests;
for Your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields;
for Your tempted priests;
for Your lonely and desolate priests;
for Your young priests;
for Your dying priests;
for the souls of Your priests in Purgatory.
But above all I recommend to You the priests dearest to me;
the priest who baptized me;
the priests who absolved me from my sins;
the priests at whose Masses I assisted and who gave me
Your Body and Blood in Holy Communion;
the priests who taught and instructed me;
and all the priests to whom I am indebted in any other way.
O Jesus, keep them close to Your Heart, and bless them
abundantly in time and in eternity.
Amen.
L’Osservatore Romano has published
the prayer intentions of
Pope Benedict XVI for 2012

The Vatican has announced the prayer intentions of
Pope Benedict XVI for May, 2012
for May
The Family. That initiatives which defend and uphold the role
of the family may be promoted within society. .
Missionay Intention
for May
Mary, Guide of Missionaries. That Mary, Queen of the World
and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries
in proclaiming her Son Jesus.
The Holy Father’s intentions for 2012
for the entire year are as follows:
Please click HERE
American Catholic.org
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and click on Listen Live
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Important Information for NEW and or All Parishioners
Do you have a Special Mass Intention?
Our Mass Book is available for 2012......
OUR WARMEST WELCOME
to all who celebrate with us
whether visitors, long time residents,
or newly arrived in the parish!
We thank God for your presence among us.
Come meet Fr. Ted Nordquist
and some of our Ministry Staff
What a wonderful gift from Father Ted
to help us on our Journey

made by Our Lady to Lucia
at Fatima
on July 13, 1917
INQUIRERS INTO THE CATHOLIC FAITH
Are invited to become part of the faith formation journey known as RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.)
This process assists adults preparing for baptism, as well as baptized Christians interesed in joining the Catholic Church and CATHOLIC ADULTS IN NEED OF CONFIRMATION.
Father Ted encourages anyone interested in learning more about our Faith to attend. Contact the Ministry Center at 696-7307 to set up an appointment to meet with Father Ted.
Here is Mary
To Love her
Is to know her
Marian Treasury
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ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIAE
of the SUPREME PONTIFF JOHN PAUL ll
ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIAE
OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF
JOHN PAUL II
TO THE BISHOPS, CLERGY
AND FAITHFUL
ON THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
2010 - 2011 Schedule
Home & School Fund Raiser
to the Altar & Rosary Society
for their kind donation to the school.
The school will use this donation to purchase
Guardian Angel Medals,
Scapu1ars and Bibles.
Thank you for thinking of us and for helping
us to purchase such special tokens of
Christ's love for our students.
God bless!
Thank you from St. Ed's Home & School to our parish for the
support, donations and volunteering
of their time to make our rummage sale a Hugh success.
This was a great fundraiser.
Click HERE for INFO
http://www.shopwithscrip.com/index.aspx

Please click HERE for a Scrip Order Form,
revised November 8, 2010
You may also print it, fill it out, and bring it in
to Ministry Center to order your gift cards.
Using the SCRIP program helps you save money
on CFF and school tuition costs..all while purchasings
things you intend to buy anyway.
If you do not have children in either program...you can still help!
Every parishioner is asked to purchase scrip GIFT CARDS.
You can choose a family and designate your credits to them
or you can have your credits go directly to the school for tuition credit.
See someone after mass in the scrip office off the vestibule
or call the office for details.
Questions about movies? www.usccb.org
Becoming Catholic.....
CFF HandBook
Please click HERE
Youth Ministry is for everyone in
6th grade through High School
The basement of the Ministry Center has been set aside as a gathering space for Youth Ministry, which meets most Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm
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Youth Ministry webpage
Are you interested
in a
remembrance from the
Diocesan 50th Anniversary Celebration?
Church’s 50th anniversary,
the books from the Diocesan 50th anniversary celebration will be
available at a sale price of $15.
Deacon William R. Hathaway
Graduating from Andrean High School..........
Deacon Roberto Mendoza
Active in the Hispanic Community..........
In 1994, the Diocese of Gary began a four year theology based program to prepare men and women as Ecclesial Ministers. Since then over 200 men
and women have graduated from the program and received certificates of
completion.
Ecclesial Ministers are defined as lay men and women who have
been prepared professionally for specific roles of service and leadership in
our parishes and our diocese. The four year program includes 24 hours of
theology, spiritual formation and pastoral development.
This program is a prerequisite for the Deacon program. In September of this year, 2009, a new class will begin on Tuesday evenings for men and women interested in becoming an Ecclesial Minister or a deacon.
Two informational meetings have been scheduled for those wanting to learn more about the program. One session will be held on Monday, January 26th, and another on Wednesday, January 28th. Both begin at 7:00 pm, held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 9292 Broadway in Merrillville.
You need only attend one of the informational meetings. If you would like more
information, contact Anne Verbeke at 219-769-9292, ext 280, or by email at
averbeke@dcgary.org.
The following is
copied from May 27, 2007
Northwest Indiana Catholic newspaper......
A Pastoral Statement by the Catholic Bishops of Indiana
Complete 8 Parts
The names listed here are taken
from the March 11, 2012 Bulletin
Please Pray for Them
God Bless You

Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together for my sake,
there am I in the midst of them.
Just one of many testimonies......
The Rachel's Vineyard Retreat restored my life. I feel whole again, alive and capable of love.
http://www.rachelsvineyard.org/
Rachel's Vineyard, an offering of Catholic charities, is a weekend retreat for healing after abortion. This retreat, held on October 9 through October 11, will help those who struggle with grief, guilt and pain.
Come and experience the mercy, forgiveness and heeling love of God in the company of others who understand these feelings.
For more Information, please call 219-558-0625.
Confidentiality is strictly observed
Health Care Directives
Save the date of July 17th
at St. John the Evangelist. C.O.R.E.
is coming to NW Indiana

RETROUVAILLE helps couples who are considering separation and divorce.
Do I have to be Catholic?
Retrouvaille is Catholic in origin. Couples of all faiths and those with no faith tradition are welcome and encouraged to attend. Christian Multi-Denomination (CMD) weekends may also be available in some areas. On CMD weekends, a Christian minister and spouse take the place of the priest on the presenting team.
Going on Vacation?
Find a Catholic Church anywhere in the USA!
St. Mother Theodore Guérin
(1798-1856)
Pope Benedict XVI Canonizes our very own Saint from Indiana along with 3 other Saints .Celebrating the Canonization of St. Theodora Guerin ....Dec. 3
Thank You!
St. Edward Parish would like to thank our Altar & Rosary Society for their generous gift of $1,000.00 to cover the costs of our altar wine given to parishioners at the table of Our Lord.
39 Years Ago
on January 22, 2012...
.....Roe vs. Wade

Bereavement help
Available at any time.
Monsignor Timothy F. Doody
Council #9696
Knights of Columbus
Please help teach English to local Hispanics. English is taught every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Community Center, 151 Freemont Street in Lowell.
A knowledge of Spanish is not necessary.
Please come any Wednesday evening to observe, or call Bob Mendoza (696-7127) to learn more about how you can help.
to all who have donated in one way or another
to Migrant Ministry this year.
Your generosity is welcomed and appreciated by those who
receive your gifts. And a special Thank You to all the
St. Edward School Children who collected food and money
for the Migrant Workers. I am so very proud of you for
doing Jesus' work as you feed the poor.
And say a thank you to your teachers and parents for teaching
you to open your hearts and give to others in need.
GOD BLESS US, EVERYONE! Deacon Roberto Mendoza
St. Vincent de Paul Society is here to help in a
new way. If you are newly home from the hospital
and need someone to come visit you, please give
us a call. We can visit with you and help you solve
various needs, such as transportation to doctor
appointments. St. Vincent also owns a hospital
bed which is available if you need to borrow one.
Please call the Ministry Center to be put in touch
with a St. Vincent de Paul member. God Bless You

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