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Saint Edward the Confessor Church

MASS TIMES

REGULAR MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:00 P.M.
Sunday - 9:00 A.M.
Monday - 8:00 A.M.
Tuesday - 8:00 A.M.
Wednesday - 8:00 A.M.
Thursday- No Morning Mass
Friday - 8:00 A.M.
CONFESSIONS: Saturday, 3:00 - 3:30 P.M. or By Appointment.
ADORATION: Tuesdays, 9 A.M.-12 Noon in the Church. 
CANCELLATION INFORMATION: There is no morning Mass on the days that the Stafford School System cancels or delays school.

The Parish of St. Edward the Confessor is pleased to welcome you to our website. If you need additional information, please call the Church Office at 860-684-2705 or send us an email through "Contacts" and with God's help, we will gladly assist you with all your religious needs!

OUR  MISSION

Blessed by the grace of God and nurtured by the Eucharist as we walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, our mission as the Roman Catholic Church of St. Edward the Confessor is to support the spiritual needs of our community.  We engage in outreach guided by the Holy Spirit, using our time, talent, and treasure to serve God's people.

OFFICE INFORMATION

ST. EDWARD CHURCH OFFICE
Address: 27 Church Street
Stafford Springs, Connecticut 06076
Phone: 860-684-2705
Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
and 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
Website Help: stedward-stafford.org

ST.EDWARD PARISH STAFF

MARCH INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS

For victims of abuse


We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.

PARISH BULLETINS


  • Sun, Mar 26th

BULLETIN INSERTS

Gift Basket Raffle

St Patrick's Day Dispensation

Letter from Fr. Peter

From Bishop Michael

St Edward Committees and Organizations

MONTHLY CALENDAR

March 2023 Calendar

Spring 2023 K-8 Faith Formation Calendar

Confirmation Calendar

SPIRITUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

 

DO YOU WANT TO FAST THIS LENT?

IN THE WORDS OF POPE FRANCIS

Fast from hurting words and say kind words

Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude

Fast from anger and ve filled with hope

Fast from worries and have trust in God

Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity

Fast from pressures and be prayerful

Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy

Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others

Fast from grudges and be reconciled

Fast from words and be silent so you can listen

WALKING TOGETHER UPDATE

Walking Together Logo

 

Our parish council has started working on the hopes and concerns that have been brought up during our Walking Together sharing sessions. While we were able to address some of these issues during our initiative, we have started the next stage by concentrating on the following areas:

  • While we began by asking our parish organizations to provide greeters for our Masses, we have been asked if any parishioner can be a greeter as well. In response there is a signup sheet in the vestibules of the church for volunteers interested in this ministry. Simply pick a date, add your name and show up to hand out greetings and bulletins along with the members of our organizations.
  • We are compiling a “refresher” list of accomplishments due to the Walking Together Initiative that will be available on the flocknotes and the website as well.
  • From that list, please continue to forward your comments, your hopes and concerns, as well as any time and talents you can share with our parish to the Walking Together email  [email protected].

As always thank you for your time and your efforts to invigorate our parish!

Click this link to view the final report

Walking Together Final Report

 

Prayerfully submitted,

The Walking Together Team

Andrea Broer, Sandy Comarella, Joanne Deskus, Zofia Fitzgerald, Corinne Lorenzet, Laurel Stark

WELCOME TO OUR PARISH

The Eucharistic Revival- The Eucharist, did you know?

Don’t we have doctrines that explain the mysteries of our faith (like Jesus’ real presence)? Not really. Doctrines do not really explain these mysteries- nothing can really explain them completely. But doctrines offer theological guidelines for thinking and talking about these unique mysteries of faith.

Doctrinal explanations usually arise in response to problems. When things start going wrong, the Church’s teachers need to “define” (Latin, to set the limits) what we can believe and offer the best help to understand it. Our clue that doctrines are supposed to guide what we say about the mysteries of faith is found most clearly in the practical decrees of the Councils that point to what are erroneous explanations and always begin, “if anyone says that... , let that one be condemned.” 
 
Used with permission from God’s Real Presence, by Steve Mueller.
Published by Living with Christ. All rights reserved.
 
 
2023 MASS BOOK IS OPEN:  The 2023 Mass Book is now available for parishioners to schedule memorial Masses.  Please call the Church Office anytime to schedule your Mass(es).  860-684-2705.

A REMINDER  FOR  THOSE  WHO  CANNOT  ATTEND  MASS  IN  PERSON:  Mass is televised daily at 10:00 a.m. on both WCCT-TV (WB20) and WCTX-TV (MyTV9).  Mass is also available throughout the day on EWTN.  Live-stream Mass is also available widely on the Internet, at sites such as Bishop Robert Barron’s “Word on Fire” (www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass).  Most on-line Masses are available to watch at your convenience.

DIOCESE OF NORWICH NEWS AND EVENTS

PROJECT RACHEL ROSARY - Please join the Office of Faith Events staff online the third Tuesday of each month as we pray the Project Rachel Rosary for an end to abortion and healing for those who have been involved in an abortion. Contact Liza Roach at [email protected] to receive a link for the Rosary.

HOPE AND FAITH VIDEO SERIES - Let the Office of Faith Events brighten your Wednesday mornings by signing up for the weekly Hope and Faith video series.  Throughout the year be inspired with varied reflections on Lent, Advent, the Saints, Gratitude and much MORE! There are two easy ways to receive our weekly video… Simply send your e-mail to [email protected] Or have the videos sent right to your cell phone by texting @lentvid to #81010.

Additional events and legal notices are listed under the Diocese Menu Tab.

 

PARISH HAPPENINGS

HAVE YOU NOTICED ANYTHING DIFFERENT? - Our church is getting a much needed facelift courtesy of the volunteer efforts of Dale Maynard and his crew, Mark Moolhuyzen and Jonathan Winicki.  Be sure to thank them when you see them.

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS - The Saint Edward Parish Council is seeking nominees for the positions of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary as well as additional new members. Our next meeting will be April 11th at 7 PM in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to attend. If you are interested in one of these roles or would like additional information, please contact Stephen Kelley at [email protected] or by phone at 860-810-8096. Become a leader in our Parish Community!!

PLEASE ACCESS THE CURRENT LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH UNDER THEIR MENU ITEM ON THIS WEBSITE.  

WEBMASTER NEEDED - Saint Edward's is looking for a new webmaster.  Duties will include weekly updates of the web site.  If you are interested please contact the Parish Office at 860-684-2705.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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Readings for the week of March 26, 2023

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