Please click HERE for complete
Liturgical Minister Schedule until Septemter 27, 2009
in PDF format
Welcome to St. Edward Online!
Last update June 30, 2009 at 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!
welcome Fr. Ted Nordquist
to St. Edward Parish
with coffee and cake on Sunday
July 12th at Noon
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Our Capital Campaign Prayer
Good St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus
and spouse of the Virgin Mary,
Our heavenly Father entrusted to your care His Holy Family on
earth. Protect our parish family of St. Edward.
Ask Jesus, whom you faithfully watched over as a child,
to grant us your spirit of generous stewardship,
so that our Capital Campaign might be a success unto God’s glory
and the service of this faith community
‘built of living stones.’ Amen
~ PRAY FOR PEACE ~
One minute each night during WWII, there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every night at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England, its people and peace. This had an amazing effect as bombing stopped. There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America.
If you would like to participate: Each evening at 9 pm (Eastern), 8 pm (Central), 7 pm (Mountain), 6 pm (Pacific) time, stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens and for peace in the world.
It has been said that if people really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless.
Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have.
Important Information for NEW and or All Parishioners
Do you have a Special Mass Intention?
Our Mass Book is available for 2009......
OUR WARMEST WELCOME, come meet Fr. Peter and some of our Ministry Staff
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.
To our most recently Baptized
Welcome
Into Our Family of Faith!
Edward Daniel Hanson lll
Troy Schmelter
Jackson James Vassallo
Kurtis Stephen Nordengreen
Hayden Nicole Dollinar
Joshua Matthew White
Landyn Michael Baker
Andrew George Heisterman Jr.
Rebecca Rene Baker
Jake Rich Hoover
Jai Tyler Peterson
Griffin Nicholas McHugh
Next Baptismal Preparation
Please call 696-7307
for information and to register
On March 11, 2009
~ Our Master Plan ~
~ Our Capital Campaign ~
~ 2006 ~
Click HERE for complete PDF File
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them
the fire of your love.
V. Send forth your Spirit,
and they shall be created.
R. And you shall renew
the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God,
who did instruct
the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit;
grant that,
by the gift of the same Spirit,
we may be always truly wise,
and ever rejoice in his consolation.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
~ Sponsor of the Week ~
June 28 - July 4
Questions about movies? www.usccb.org
Becoming Catholic.....
CFF for Kindergarten - New this year! Sunday mornings with plans to expand to both Sunday and Monday next year. Cost is the same as all CFF classes. Baptismal certificate required unless child was baptized here. HANDBOOK 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
SCRIP - What is it?
This program allows you to earn credit for school and CFF tuition, at no cost to you.
If you are not familiar with the program, we will be happy to explain it to you.
Come to the ministry center office on Fridays from 10-11 am.
Please use the back door entrance between those hours.
The St. Edward Contemporary Band
has completed their first CD!
If you would like to purchase a CD at $13
please see Chris Cabaj or Jim Kerwin, or call 690-1649.
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CATHOLIC YOUTH EXPERIENCE
All high school students
(2009-2010)
are invited
July 31 and August 1 & 2
JUNE 9th is the registration deadline for CYX
Cost is $130, but with fundraising we are able to bring down the per person cost to $50.
We only ask that students taking advantage of the fundraising,
also HELP with the fundraising.
Register by talking to Mary Bean (696-4302)
no later than June 5th.
Fundraiser will be Market Day in June & July
Our monthly Home & School Meetings
First Thursday of every month
Hope to see you there!
Faculty & Staff
4th Quarter Honors
to the following students for their
4th Quarter Honors
We are so proud of you and your success
Continue to use the gifts
God has bestowed upon you
Home & School Fund Raiser Schedule
2009
May 12th
June 9th
School Closing Information
To check about future school
closings and delays go to
Cancellations. com
School Improvement Plan
Complete SIP available for viewing
please click HERE for PDF file
CYO also offers BAND!
CYO Sports Physical Forms are available in the vestibule,
under the bulletin board or click HERE for a PDF form to print!
All boys or girls entering 5th, 6th, or 7th grade are encouraged to play volleyball, basketball, or cross-country.
If you have questions, or would like to coach, please call Patty Sharkey, 696-2108.
Please ~ Help us Recycle!
Cell Phone$ & Ink Jet Cartridge$
Paper$
Book$
Come Meet Our New Seminarian
St. Edward Seminarian Mark Cregger was elected to serve as a Peer leader for the seminarians at Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois.
As a Peer Leader, Mark will participate in meetings with the Rector of the seminary,
Fr. Dennis Lyle, to discuss the needs of the seminary community and to identify areas that need to be addressed.
Mark will retain the role as Peer Leader through the first quarter of the 2009-20010 academic year.
Please continue to keep Mark and the other seminarians of the Gary Diocese in your prayers.
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 Emmaus Program
"Jesus, I Trust in You"
The names listed here are taken
from the June 21st 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/
A country that accepts abortion is not teaching people to love, but rather to use violence to get what they want. This is why the greatest destroyer of peace is abortion. ~Mother Teresa
Annual Banquet & Silent Auction
Friday April 24th
The Patrician Banquet Center in Schererville
We join together
to celebrate and acknowledge
our young parishioners
What is Disciples Now?
Disciples Now is the place for Catholic teens on the web, now with lots of new features. We are excited to share with you all the ways that Disciples Now can help you come, see and live our awesome Catholic faith!
Just one of the many features.
Enjoy!
Wednesdays
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin 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
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.
2009
World Wide Marriage Encounter
June 5 - 7
September 11 - 13
November 6-8
December 4 - 6
Going on Vacation?
Find a Catholic Church anywhere in the USA!
36 Years Ago
on January 22, 2009...
.....Roe vs. Wade
would like to thank all who donated to the Mother’s Day Basket Raffle.
Congratulations to winners
Donna Utley
MaryannKoenig
Valerie Borggren
A special thanks to MiRanchito and McVeys for the dinner certificates that were used in the baskets.
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.
Migrant workers are in our area and the Hispanic Ministry is asking for your help.
We take care of approximately 30 men, on three different farms.
We are in great need of the following items: canned vegetables and canned fruit, can openers, cereals, pinto beans, rice, ready to eat puddings and fruits, crackers, soups. Tooth paste, tooth brushes, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, razors, tissue, toilet paper, new brushes and combs.
Also, aspirin, Tylenol, tums, or any other over the counter medication. Bandages, antibiotic creams, sunblock - any staple a person can use.
If you have any questions please call Deacon Bob Mendoza at 552-4192 or Cindy at 552-4228.
Only men’s new underwear size medium and large, or new socks. NO OTHER CLOTHING.
Leave donations marked
“migrant ministry”
in the vestibule.
Thank you and God Bless Us - Everyone!
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
Honor a loved one by purchasing the flag to fly over St. Edward Cemetery.
Flags which have been flown over the U. S. Capitol are purchased and then flown over our cemetery.
When you sponsor and purchase a flag for $40, you will receive the flag after a period of 3 months.
We have immediate openings for your intentions.
Please call 696-7307 for information
Thank You
The flag will be flying at St. Edward Cemetery
in memory of
Lester Hitzman
for
the Months of
April, May, and June