FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

AUGUST 25, 2019531 Jordan Lake St.

Lake Odessa, MI 48849Pastor: Father Tom Brown

frtombrown@ssppcatholic.com Associate Pastor:

Father Oscar Londoño, mxyWebsite: www.stedwardslakeodessa.org

Office: 616.374.7253 Fax: 616.374.1559stedwards@wowway.biz

OFFICE HOURS:Tues., Wed. & Thurs.:

9:45AM- Noon 01:00 PM – 3:30PMPreschool: Fredia Prysock 616.374.7253 x 206

MASS SCHEDULE: ST. EDWARD CHURCHSaturday Vigil: 6:00 PM

Sunday 9:45 AMSacrament of Reconciliation:

Thursday 6:30PM-7:30PM and by appointment

Weekday Masses:Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9:00AM

Thurs. 12:10PM

Connie Goble, Business Manager 616-374-7253Dan Shields, BookkeeperDRE: Fredia Prysock 616-374-7253 ext. 205Hall Manager: Fredia Prysock

616-374-7253 ext. 206Prayer Chain: Gayle Peacock 616-350-5751 Carol Fust prayertree2@gmail.com

Pastoral Council: Diane Haskin, George Thelen, Mark Denda, Dee Manshum, Bob Rasche, Janice Fyan

Financial Council: Andrew Snider, Adam Fyan, Robin Michalski, Jerry Tomandl, Allen Hamp,Diane Updyke, Bev Thelen

MISSION STATEMENTWe, St. Edward’s parish, joyfully experience life in Christ through the celebration of the sacraments and dedicate ourselves to faith formation. Our parish is devoted to inspiring youth to become active followers of Christ. We live to promote love within the church and community according to the Gospel.

SACRED SCRIPTURE25 SUNDAY: TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Is 66:18-21 Ps 117:1-2 Heb 12:5-7, 11-13 Lk 13:22-30

26 MONDAY: Weekday 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10 Ps 149:1b-6a Mt 23:13-2227 TUESDAY: St. Monica 1 Thes 2:1-8 Ps 139:1-3, 4-6 Mt 23:23-26 28 WEDNESDAY: St. Augustine, Bishop, Doctor of the Church 1 Thes 2:9-13 Ps 139:7-12b Mt 23:27-3229 THURSDAY: The Passion of St. John the Baptist 1 Thes 3:7-13 Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17 Mk 6:17-29 30 FRIDAY: Weekday 1 Thes 4:1-8 Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12 Mt 25:1-1331 SATURDAY: Weekday, BVM 1 Thes 4:9-11 Ps 98:1,7-9 Mt 25:14-301 SUNDAY: TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Ps 68:4-7, 10-11 Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a Lk 14:1, 7-14

Council #14404 Greg Zuver, Grand Knight Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the Month.

Saint Edward Preschool616-374-7253 ext.206 Saint Edward Family Center

741 Washington Blvd.Lake Odessa, Mi 48849

Available for rent (max. 330 People)For Information call 616-374-7253

or EMAIL fredia@wowway.biz

St. Edward Knights of Columbus

Virtue for August-Diligence

Whoever has not experienced it will not be able to believe how much we gain by being careful not to fail in little things; for the devil, by means of these, makes gaps and breaches through which great things can enter.----St. Teresa 

Saint Edward The Confessor Catholic ChurchTWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY

TIME

“Jesus meek and humble of Heart, make my heartlike unto Thine.”

Koops Funeral ChapelKen TiddFuneral Director & Advance Funeral Planner616.374.8221 Main Officeken@koopsfc.comwww.koopsfc.com

“Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” Lk 13:24

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 25, 2019 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 25, 2019

SACRED SCRIPTURE25 SUNDAY: TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Is 66:18-21 Ps 117:1-2 Heb 12:5-7, 11-13 Lk 13:22-30

26 MONDAY: Weekday 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10 Ps 149:1b-6a Mt 23:13-2227 TUESDAY: St. Monica 1 Thes 2:1-8 Ps 139:1-3, 4-6 Mt 23:23-26 28 WEDNESDAY: St. Augustine, Bishop, Doctor of the Church 1 Thes 2:9-13 Ps 139:7-12b Mt 23:27-3229 THURSDAY: The Passion of St. John the Baptist 1 Thes 3:7-13 Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17 Mk 6:17-29 30 FRIDAY: Weekday 1 Thes 4:1-8 Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12 Mt 25:1-1331 SATURDAY: Weekday, BVM 1 Thes 4:9-11 Ps 98:1,7-9 Mt 25:14-301 SUNDAY: TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Ps 68:4-7, 10-11 Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a Lk 14:1, 7-14

HOLY MASS INTENTIONS AND MINISTERSSunday, August 25: 9:45 AM MASSParish Family

Monday, August 26: 9:00AM MASS Parish FamilyTuesday, August 27: 9:00AM MASSParish FamilyWednesday, August 28: 9:00 AM MASS Special Intention Thursday. August 29: 12:10 PM MASS+Bob Stadel by Carole and George HeinzeFriday, August 30: 9:00 AM MASSParish FamilyBulletin Folders: Bev Thelen & Colleen King

Saturday, August 31: 6:00 PM Vigil MASS School ChildrenGreeters: VolunteerLectors: P. St. AmourExtr. Ministers: Y. McCaul. M. Sutton, B. SuttonServers: M. Tidd, E. Tidd

Sunday, September 1: 9:45 AM MASS+Pat James by Gay & Martin Kretovic Greeters: Adams Family Lectors: A Snider, D. ManshumExtr. Ministers: C. Vinton, C. Mayhew, J. FyanServers: D. Snider

____________________________________________________ The practice of requesting a Mass to be offered for loved ones, living or deceased, is a beautiful and wonderful part of our Catholic Tradition. Continuing in this long-standing practice, you can remember someone who has died recently or many years ago. Intentions do not have to be just for the dead. They make beautiful gifts for any special occasion.To schedule a Mass intention, call or visit the parish office.____________________________________________________

Faith Formation News:Faith Formation Schedule will begin September 8 from 11a to

12:30 with lunch following for grades Kindergarten – 12th. (Sept 8- Parish Picnic at 1)

At St Edward our faith formation classes are designed to support and nurture the faith life of each family. We believe parents are the first and foremost educators of their children and our Catechist are here to support and help nurture their Catholic Faith. To enroll your child, please fill out a registration form located in the entrances of the church or by calling the Faith Formation office at 374-7253. Confirmation Retreat will take place at The Trinitarians in Lowell on August 24 at 8a. Candidates please bring a backpack and your bible. More information will be mailed to you. ____________________________________________________

HOLY HOURSaturday 9-10AM

“The devotion to the Eucharist is the most noble because it has God as its object; it is the most profitable for salvation, because It gives us the Author of Grace; it is the sweetest, because the Lord is Sweetness

St. Edward's Preschool Open Enrollment 2019-20Our preschool is now enrolling students in our 3and 4 year-old programs for the 2019-20 schoolyears. If you would like more information please contact us at 616-374-7253.____________________________________________________

PLEASE PRAY for the Celia Gomez, Randy Armstrong, Dee Kinney, Marge Benson, Jill VanDeVelde, Genevieve Dobija, & Marilyn Goodemoot

____________________________________________________RCIA - RCIA is held on Wednesday nights, 7p.m to 8:30p.m. at 753 5th Ave. L.O.  Everyone seeking to deepen their faith life is welcome.  The schedule is printed each week.  Please call with questions  616-374-8340 RCIA is much more than a program. It is a learning and loving process in which conversion of the heart brings one to Jesus Christ. RCIA is an opportunity for those who have not been baptized those who have been baptized, but have little affiliation with, and/or training in the Catholic religion those who want to learn and ask questions about the Catholic faith.

RCIA Schedule – September to December 20199-4 Introduction 9-11 Creation Gary9-18 Divine Revelation Anne9-25 Scripture and Tradition Jerry10-2 Salvation & Redemption Gary10-9 Church & the Four Marks of the Church Jerry 10-16 Incarnation Gary10-23 Commandments 1-3 Anne10-30 Commandments 4-10 Jerry11-6 Prayer Anne11-20 Second Coming Gary11-20 Liturgical Seasons Jerry11-27 No Class12-4 The Mass 12-11 The Mass12-18 Mary & the Communion of Saints Anne____________________________________________________ Jesus Silent

The two principle offices of Jesus in His mortal life were those of Savior and Teacher. Jesus in the crib is silent; Jesus in the Tabernacle is silent. Hidden and mute He gives Himself in sacrifice to the Father for poor sinners. He is silent because it is better to be silent. Silence is more pleasing to the august Trinity than the harmonies of all concerts of angels. His silence is of more benefit to to the intelligence and heart of man, than the wise words of all the most gifted teachers. Jesus in the Holy Eucharist is the shortest and most complete catechism. Here He teaches the whole moral code. The entire Decalogue is comprised of one word: GIVE! Above all, give love to God, give all to your neighbhor, without asking any return-every day, every hour, for the Glory of God.

… Go forth among men and bear witness to Jesus Christ—giving, loving and silent.

~Unknown

OUR PARISH OFFERING – Aug 17/18, 2019Adults $ 5936.00Loose: $ 174.00Total receipts: $ 6110.00Budgeted Weekly $ 3600.00Overage $ 2510.00

July 1, 2019 – Aug 18, 2019 Fiscal YTD Offertory Collections Year-to-Date $27016.00Budgeted Year-to-Date: $25200.00Overage Year-to-Date: $ 1816.00

Please note that "Our Parish offering" reflects the income from Sunday and Holy day offertory only.

Money Counters for weekend of September 1, 2019Andrew Snider & Kathy Sipperly

Please only find a sub from the list of counters if you are unable to count on your scheduled day.____________________________________________________

Finance Council Meeting -October 21 @6:30Pm____________________________________________________Finance Council is currently looking for new members to lead the parish into the future as we grow as Parish family. Prayerfully consider being a part of this ministry. Please call the office if you are interested in joining the Finance Council or know someone who may be interested. The Finance Council meets 4 or 5 times per year.____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONSLord Jesus, your Mother Mary continues to shine as one who fully responded to God’s call. May young people throughout the world be graced to follow her example of doing God’s will in their lives. Help them understand the joy that comes from serving God and others. Amen

____________________________________________________ Today’s reading from Isiah describes the Israelites bringing their offering to the Lord: in clean vessels.” The gift of myself—patient endurance and fidelity to the will of God—is as important as the monetary gift I offer.____________________________________________________FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar The phrase in today’s gospel, “I don’t know where you come from,” is often used by parents about children and children about parents. Change is so rapid one generation has little in common with another. We depend on love, trust, and mutual respect to bridge this gap. ____________________________________________________ Grief Support Group will meet the first Thursday of the month at 12:45 in the Family Center. Next meeting will be on Sept. 5. If you would like more information call Marsha at 269-367-4403.

Knights of Columbus will meet Tuesday, September 10 at 7 PM in the Family Center.

As many of you know from past issues of the Faith magazine, our diocese has launched an Our Shepherds, Our Future Capital Campaign to raise funds for seminarian formation and clergy retirement. The bulk of the funds,

$29,000,000 will go into 2 funds for the seminarians. Another $2,000,000 will go to supplement the diocesan retired priest fund. Last April, the Faith magazine gave us the funding broken down by parishes. A small group of 8 parishes ran their campaign last spring and early summer. Of the remaining parishes, half will run this winter and half next spring. We are in the half that will run our campaign this winter. Specifically, November 2019 – February 2020.

Now the hard news. For Saint Edward, our amount is $182,500. Yes, it’s a lot. After I got over the shock, I began to think about it. Then I began to think. Can we not then raise $182,500 over the next three years for this campaign? When I mentioned this in a meeting, once they got over their surprise and we talked a little while, one of the men mentioned we could do this. The more I thought about it the more I am sure we can. The question for us is not if we can, it is do we want to do this?

So, is this worth it? There are of course many reasons for why this is most certainly well worth our efforts. We very clearly need Mass and Holy Communion. We need Baptisms for our children, Marriage for our young people, Anointing of the Sick for our ill families, and funerals for our deceased. We need an explanation of the Scriptures and Reconciliation when we fall away. And we clearly don’t want to get in our cars and drive 40, 60 or more miles trying to find a priest. We want one in our own parish.

God has blessed us with men seeking to respond to His call to leave everything and follow Him. As Catholics we seek to help them say “Yes” to God.

Will you do this? Give it some prayerful thought.

God bless you!Fr. Tom

Nick BakerSt. John Vianney Seminary 2115 Summit Ave. 3906St. Paul, Mn 50105

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 25, 2019 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 25, 2019

ST. EDWARD'S PARISH PICNIC Sunday, September 8

TIME: 1 PM

Join us for the Parish Picnic beginning at 1 PM on Sunday, September 8. The Knights of Columbus will be providing everyone's

favorite pork chops off the grill!Please bring a dish to pass, but certainly not required. Meat

(hot dogs for the kids) will be provided along with paper products, drinks and table service.

Parish Ministry & Catechetical ConferenceDate: Saturday, September 28, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: West Catholic High School, 1801 Bristol Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Keynote Speaker: Mike Patin

Workshops: No pre-selection of workshops this year. Participants attend the workshops of their choice on the day of the conference. Institutes: Preselection is required as space is limited.  If you have questions, please call 616-243-0491 or the parish office at 374-7253.___________________________________________________Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Opportunity Did you know that 98% of couples who attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend stay together? Refresh your faith and invest in your marriage by attending: Sept. 27-29 in Detroit & Nov. 15-17 in Adrian Visit www.wwme.org or contact Chris & Darla Vinton at 269-953-8287 for more info or to apply.___________________________________________________Wedding Anniversary Mass

Together with your families, the Diocese of Grand Rapids honors the faithful witness to your vocation of marriage and wishes to celebrate with you. Bishop Walkowiak is inviting all couples celebrating milestone anniversaries to join him on Sunday, Oct. 13 at the 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew (301 Sheldon Ave. SE, Grand Rapids). Please invite your family and friends, a simple reception will immediately follow. RSVP to your parish office.___________________________________________________Weekend Retreat for MenMen of the diocese, reserve the weekend of Sept. 6-8 for River of Life: Flowing from our Baptism, an opportunity to explore the calling of our Christian tradition.Location: St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, MichiganCost: Suggested donation is $185; includes all meals, lodging and retreat materialsTo register: Call John Teeples, 616-443-5034; call St. Francis Retreat Center, 866-669-8321; or register online at www.stfrancis.ws___________________________________________________

Everyone is invited!St. Anthony’s Church Festival, Saranac, MiSunday, August 25, 2019 11:30am -3:30pm

Chicken BBQ (or Grilled) Dinner

Adults $8; Seniors (+61) $7; Kids under 12 $4

Live entertainment, Kids activities, Cash

Raffle, Silent Auction & A Country Store!

All proceeds benefit St Anthony’s Building Fund

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SIMPLY GIVE Meijer in IoniaIn support of the fall 2019 Simply Give Campaign Meijer will double match every customer’s donation on: Friday, August 30 & Friday, September 13

Benefits go to the Zion Community Food Pantry

For every $10 purchase you make, Meijer will double it for a

See any Lions Club Member for tickets.Lions will deliver to St. Edward at 6:50PMProceeds go to Loins Club Charities_______________________________________________Parents are the first teacher of the Faith … Some of the old traditions that were instilled in children a few years back visibly showed that God was an important and part in the lives of people. An example of this was how one always bowed their heads when passing the church and said a little prayer. However, we were urged never to pass the church without stopping in for a visit……… Whenever I pass the church, I stop in for a visit for fear that when they carry me in Our Lord will say “Who is it?”

…… In those days many of the men wore hats and they lifted these or tipped them as they passed the church as a sign of reverence for the presence of the Eucharist. The church bells were rung at noon and those within hearing distance said the Angelus as a family prayer. These traditions made our faith a constant presence in our daily life. So many children (and adults) today do not really feel the presence of Christ in their home or in their church. Possibly that is why so many dash into church and tumble into the pew without going down on their knee in reverence to the Eucharistic presence. Parents have to set the example here for our children to realize that our church is not just a building with pretty windows, but is truly the house of God and that His presence deserves our respect and love. A simple “I Love you Jesus” or “Good morning, Lord” might help us, as we genuflect, to focus on His presence.

~ from CATHOLIC DIGEST____________________________________________________AnnouncementThe Catholic Foundation of West Michigan is hosting a free Catholic Estate Planning Seminar Luncheon Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cathedral Square Center, 360 Division Avenue South in downtown Grand Rapids. Enjoy a complimentary lunch with your fellow parishioners!

Christopher D. Matthysse and Neil Jansen, estate planning attorneys with Mike Meyers, PLC, will present “Estate Planning Fundamentals” and provide expert advice on end of life planning issues from a Catholic point of view, including: legal documents to have in place; how to avoid probate estate, if a trust is necessary for you, and how to prepare and protect the next generation. RSVP by Monday, September 16, 2019 to save your place at this free educational seminar luncheon; call (616) 459-4508, email events@catholicfoundationwm.org, or visit the Diocese of Grand Rapids website events calendar. There’s no better time than now to get started on your estate planning!____________________________________________________“The body dies when the soul departs; but the soul dies when God departs.”

~ Saint Augustine

LAKEWOOD LOINS CLUB BBQ CHICKEN DINNERAugust 31st form 4:30-7PMAdvance tickets Adults $9 Child $6Event day Adult $10 Drive Thru Take Out