St. Edward Catholic Church

5788 Thornton Ave. Newark, CA 94560

(510) 797-0241

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 14, 2018

Rectory Office Hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.. -12:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Parish email: parishoffice@stedwardcatholic.church Web: www.stedwardcatholic.com/

Clergy Rev. Mark Amaral, Pastor Rev. Benedict Wonganant, Parochial Vicar Dn. John Pietruszka, Pastoral Associate Dn. Roger Wedl (Retired) Parish Staff

(510-797-0241) Irma Ramirez, Parish Secretary Belinda Reyes Sullivan, Office Assistant Sebastian Belo, Business Manager Katherine LaRose, Music Director Cruz Calvillo, Facilities Manager

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday 7:15 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m. 12:45 p.m. (Portuguese) 7:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. Thursdays 5:30 p.m. (Traditional Latin Mass) 1st Fridays 7:00 p.m.

Faith Formation (510-797-5588) 1st - 6th grade: faithformationstedward@gmail.com Jr. High and High School: youthministry@stedwardcatholic.church Office Hours: M -Th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Friday Clare Beltran, Director Faith Formation Ana Maria Katsanes, Secretary Ken Naranja, Confirmation & Youth Ministry Coordinator

Parish School (510-793-7242) - Web: www.stedcs.org Sister Carolyn Marie Monahan, Principal Kathy McCall, School Secretary

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Holy Baptism Sagrado Bautismo

Must be registered in St. Edward Parish three months prior to baptism. Deben estar registrados en la parroquia tresmeses antes del bautismo.

Holy Matrimony Sagrado Matrimonio

The Diocese requires six months preparation prior to marriage. Please contact a priest to schedule an appointment. La Diócesis pide que se prepare con seis meses de anticipación. Por favor, haga cita con un sacerdote.

Sacrament of the Sick

Unción de los Enfermos Call before any major surgery or when seriously ill. Please call while the person is conscious and can participate in the Sacraments. Llame antes de alguna cirugía mayor o en caso de que una persona esté muy enferma y pueda recibir los Sacramentos mientras este consiente.

Funerals

The priest would like to meet with the family prior to the funeral service. El sacerdote le gustaría reunirse con la familia antes del servicio fúnebre.

Confessions Times

Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. First Friday 5:00 p.m.

Or call to make an appointment at 510-797-0241.

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline - 510-494-9319

Feast of

St. Edward the

Confessor

Mass Schedule Oct. 15-21 Monday, October 15, Saint Teresa of Jesus 9:00 a.m. St. Edward Community † Adelia Celso Pedrigal Tuesday, October 16, Weekday 9:00 a.m. † Pelagio & Caferina C. Francisco † Andres Devera Wednesday, October 17, Saint Ignatius of Antioch 9:00 a.m. Vedasto Escobal Deva Siwa Thursday, October 18, Saint Luke 9:00 a.m. Belinda Reyes Sullivan † Nicole Dallou

5:30 p.m. † Cecilio Diaz Friday, October 19, Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues 9:00 a.m. All Souls Angel & Priscilla Escober †Oscar M. Torres Saturday, October 20, Weekday 9:00 a.m. Missionaries of the Precious Blood †Joselito S.Cabral

5:00 p.m. †Joe & Maria Silva Family † Deacon Nick Bruckner Fr. Jeff Finley, C.PP.S

7:00 p.m. †Feliciano Martinez †Salustio Arriaga Sunday, October 21, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:15 a.m. † Dolores Valencia † Rodrigo Ramos Garcine, Jr. 9:00 a.m. Liam Hawley † Celestino Liao †Luz Cabiluna 11:00 a.m. †Deacon Nick Bruckner † Jose Reyes † Danilo Paras 12:45 p.m. Parishioners

7:00 p.m. †Zenaida Watiwat †Cecilio Diaz, Jr. Oscar Gooco

Stewardship Sunday, Oct. 7 $ 10,167 E-giving $ 5,424 Capital Improvements $ 4,093

Upcoming Second Collections Oct. 14 Catholic Voice Oct. 21 World Mission Sunday Oct. 28 Diocesan Assessment

Bishop’s Appeal Your support of the 2018 Bishop’s Appeal, will help our Diocese to provide for very important needs. Please continue with your donations. Our own parish goal is: $ 52,500 Received: $ 34,149 We still need: $ 18,451

Please help us to meet our

goal.

Readings for the Week Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 - 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]

Today’s Readings First Reading — I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. (Wisdom 7:7-11). Psalm — Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy! (Psalm 90). Second Reading — Indeed the word of God is living and effective (Hebrews 4:12-13). Gospel — It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God (Mark 10:17-30 [17-27]).

Evening Faith Formation Teachers Needed

No teaching experience needed, just a willingness to share your faith with teens. Answer God’s call to be a teacher! High School: Tuesdays, 7-9pm Jr. High: Wednesdays, 7-9pm Call the office at (510) 797-5588 Email at youthministry@stedwardcatholic.church

THE MASS INTENTION BOOK FOR 2019 IS OPEN. COME TO THE PARISH OFFICE AND OFFER YOUR MASSES FOR YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.

Attention! We would like to remind our Communion B parents that our first Parents-only meeting is this coming Tuesday, October 16, at 7 p.m. in the parish hall.

Festival Feedback Meeting There will be a meeting next Thursday, October 18, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the hall to gather feedback on the festival. We will discuss what went well and areas for improvement for next year's festival. All are welcome to provide their feedback!

Friends & Fellowship The next free meal will be Sunday, October 14th, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Legion of Mary Group will prepare the meal. This meal is for anyone in our area who needs a free meal or just some company and fellowship. Thanks to our parish groups and Newark organizations who help us in this good cause, including the committee members.

Upcoming Events and Important Information

Hospitality Sunday Hospitality Sunday is October 28 after the 7:15 & 9:00 a.m. Masses. Come for free donuts and coffee in the parish hall. This is an opportunity to meet fellow parishioners. Please take the time to introduce yourself and your family to a parishioner or family that you do not know. The goal of Hospitality Sunday is to enjoy coffee and donuts with friends and also become familiar with other parishioners. We appreciate the Hospitality Committee who set up the event and the Men’s Club who pay for the donuts.

Come and See Abba Father Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Please feel free to drop in and join them. Thank you.

Voice Collection This weekend October 13 & 14 is the annual second collection for The Catholic Voice. Your donation helps our parish offset its payments for this important communication ministry. The Voice and its other operations - El Heraldo Católico, websites and social media - are the only regular source of Catholic news and information for to all parishioners in the diocese. Please be generous in your support. Checks should be made payable to St. Edward Church. If you did not bring your donation this week, please bring it any time this month.

Safe Environment If you belong to one of the following Ministries or you are a volunteer that works with children: ABBA Father, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Men’s club, Outreach, Sacristans, SPRED, St. Vincent De Paul, and Ush-ers and have not completed your training for the New Cycle July 2018– June 2021, please do so before Oct. 30, 2018 . If you need your login information, please call us at the parish office at 510-797-0241.

Men’s Club Our next meeting will be Wednesday November 7th, 2018 at the Doolan Center at St. Edward School at 7:30 PM. The Doolan Center is located at the very end of the school near Civic Center Drive. All Men of the Parish are welcome.

Day of Obligation All Saints Masses Thursday, November 1st 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

All Souls Day Masses Friday, November 2nd 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. All Souls envelopes are available in the Rectory and in the vestibule.

St. Edward Women's Club Monthly Meeting Monday, October 15

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Let your creative juices flow as you paint your own rock with a beautiful dove! Each of you will transform your rock into a masterpiece. The Spiritual Team is also planning a prayer service for the evening. Come have fun and be renewed!

Open House St Edward’s Boy Scouts of America Troop 101 would like to invite all boys 11-17 years old to come and visit our open house on October 17th at 7:15 pm in the parish hall or contact us at scoutsstedwardcatholic @gmail.com. Come and see what we are all about!

RESPECT LIFE QUOTE “Heavenly Father…give us love for all people, especially the most vulnerable, and help us bear witness to the truth that every life is worth living.” - USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Every Life is Worth Living” Prayer Card

Save The Dates Annual Family Tradition

Dominican Sisters Holiday Boutique Nov. 17-18 from 10am - 4pm.

Need More to Know about the Mercies of Our Lord & Our

Blessed Virgin Mary? Join us every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at St. Gaspar House every after the 9:00 a.m. Thank you! Our Divine Mercy Cenacle Prayer Group contact, Emilie L. Quissem at 510-329-7893 and Milda De La Rosa at 619-339-3579.

Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Center for

Education & Spirituality present:

-Spiritual Guides for Today: The Essential Henri Nouwen 4-Part Book Series 4 Thursdays in October 2018 October 18, 25 from 1-2:30pm - $20.00 Suggested $10 offering per session The Essential Henri Nouwen is available @ http://bit.ly/2018HenriNouwen on Amazon. Register by 9/27 for 1st session Call us for more information (510) 933-6360 43326 Mission Circle (entrance off Mission Tierra), Fremont, CA 94539

Bible Study We welcome our parish family to Bible Study. Come and learn about the Lord and grow in your faith. Classes are Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the parish school in classroom #8. We are doing “A Study of Galatians and Romans”. All are welcome!

Harvest Festival Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Fremont

is holding it's annual Harvest Festival Saturday, October 20th, from 10am - 4pm

40374 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 94538 There will be fun, food and entertainment for all the family including games and prizes, a cake walk, field games, food booths talent

show, face painting, book fair, a pumpkin patch and much more!

Everyone is welcome!

Diocese of Oakland Divine Mercy Ministry and Apostolate

OKTOBERFEST Come and Celebrate our Yearly Feast Day of St. Faustina

Saturday, October 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. St. Michael Catholic Church

458 Maple St., Livermore, CA 94550

Know Your Rights Catholic Charities of the East Bay (Concord) is hosting bi-monthly Know Your Rights presentations about recent immigration changes and individuals’ rights, regardless of immigrant status. No registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Deanna Salazar at 925.771.8524. Upcoming sessions are: Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Nov. 13, Nov. 27, and Dec. 11.

Do You Want to

Become a U.S. Citizens?

Catholic Charities is offering free legal representation for those interested in becoming U.S. citizens. Interested individuals can call 925.825.3099 to make an appointment for the first or third Tuesdays of each month. For more information, contact Deanna Salazar at 925.771.8254 or dsalazar@cceb.org.

Bereavement Support Group Sundays October 14, 21, 28

Are you dealing with the death or illness of a loved one, a divorce, the loss of a job or other loss? Sharing your story may speed healing and lighten the burden. Our deanery sponsored bereavement support group meets in the Fireside Louge for ten Sundays until Dec. 9th. Infor-mation shared is strictly confidential . For more infor-mation, please contact Helen Campbell, 510-795-7958.

A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Under the Spiritual Direction of Fr. Jay Babu Nuthulapati

10 Days: April 23—May 2, 2019 $2,899 Special Discount Price

(For information and flyers come to the parish office)

Credit & Debit Electronic Offerings

If you would like to make your Sunday offering by credit or debit card, please come to the parish office and get a blue form, or contact Sebastian, the business manager at 510-797-0241 and he will be happy to assist you in setting up your electronic offering.

Memoriam Please remember in your prayers Cecilio Diaz, Rosario Castaneto, Miguel Burgos, and Ziegfred Genio who have completed their earthly journey and now live in the presence of the Risen Lord.

Necesitas Ayuda? Embarazada? Acaba de tener bebe? Tiene hijos menores de 5 años y necesita ayuda extra para comprar comida? Por favor llame al Condado de Alameda WIC al 510-595-6400.

Vigésimo Octavo Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario 14 de Octubre, 2018

Sustento de la Parroquia 7 de Octubre $ 10,167 Donación Por Tarjeta de Crédito $ 5,424 Fondos Parroquiales $ 4,093

Segunda Colecta

Octubre 14 Voz Católica y El Heraldo Católico Octubre 21 Domingo Mundial de las Misiones Octubre 28 Cuota Diocesana Gracias por todo su apoyo!

Todos son Bienvenidos! Se invita a toda persona que está pasando por muchos problemas, están solos, o toda persona indigente que no tiene un hogar o familia. El Domingo 14 de Octubre la Convivencia y Cena es en el salón parroquial de 1-3 p.m. También tienen corte de pelo gratis. El Domingo, 14 de Octubre, El Grupo de la Legión de María de San Eduardo van a preparar la comida. Gracias a ellos y a todos nuestros grupos y organizaciones de nuestra ciudad de Newark que nos ayudan con esta causa tan buena.

Lecturas del Día Primera lectura — El don más preciado que podemos pedir y poseer es la sabiduría (Sabiduría 7:7-11). Salmo — Sácianos, Señor, con tu bondad; para que nos llene la alegría (Salmo 90 [89]). Segunda lectura — La palabra viva de Dios penetra hasta las profundidades más recónditas de nuestro ser (Hebreos 4:12-13). Evangelio — Aquellos que han dejado sus posesiones a causa de Cristo y su Evangelio recibirán en herencia la vida eterna (Marcos 10:17-30 [17-27]).

Lecturas de la Semana Lunes: Gál 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1; Sal 113 (112):1b-5a, 6-7; Lc 11:29-32 Martes: Gál 5:1-6; Sal 119 (118):41, 43-45, 47-48; Lc 11:37-41 Miércoles: Gál 5:18-25; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 11:42-46 Jueves: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Lc 10:1-9 Viernes: Ef 1:11-14; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lc 12:1-7 Sábado: Ef 1:15-23; Sal 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lc 12:8-12 Domingo: Is 53:10-11; Sal 33 (32):4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mc 10:35-45 [42-45]

Grupo de Oración Rosario Bíblico: Primer Martes del mes a 6 p.m. en la Capillita. Exposición del Santísimo: Tercer Martes del mes a las 6 p.m. en la Capillita.

Jóvenes Para Cristo Te invita a ti Joven mayor de 18 años, a nuestro grupo todos los Viernes en el salón parroquial a las 7 p.m.

Marquen sus Calendarios!

La Comunidad Hispana va a tener dos ventas de comida para reunir fondos para la fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe: **Octubre 27 Tamales **Noviembre 10 Pozole (Después de las Misas de 5 & 7 p.m. en el salón parroquial)

Atención! Si gustan que nuestro Diacono John bendiga su hogar, carro, artículos religiosos o algún miembro de su familia, puede llamar a la oficina parroquial para hacer una cita al 510-797-0241.

Fiesta de Nuestro Patrono

San Eduardo El Confesor

Escuela de Pastoral Todos los Miércoles de 7-9 p.m. en la Casita de San Gaspar. Para mas información llame la oficina parroquial.

Memorial Por favor recuerden en sus oraciones a Cecilio Diaz, Rosario Castaneto, Miguel Burgos, and Ziegfred Genio que pasaron a mejor vida y ahora viven en la presencia del Señor.

Atención Papas! Este Martes, 16 de Octubre es la Junta para papas solamente de los niños de Comunión “B” a las 7 p.m. en el Salón Parroquial.

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Blessing of the animals Thanks to Everyone, We had a great Festival!

Raffle Winners: 1st Prize ($1,000): Martin Sanchez 2nd Prize ($500): Rose Lee 3rd Prize ($250): Elsie Gonzalez 4th Prize ($250: Fitz BJ's $25 Gift Card: Hermina Caballina BJ's $25 Gift Card: M. Freitas

We will have more pictures next week.

Nice Music Band!

Deacon John blessed the animals last Thursday. Thank you for your beautiful blessing with the St. Francis Relic.