We, the members of Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Community, are called through our Baptism to build up the kingdom of God by being one in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit by welcoming and loving others through worship, education, service, and evangelization.

• Private Prayer in Church
  • The Church will be open Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm for private prayer

• Mass Schedule
  • Weekend Masses (see requirements and procedures below):
    • Saturday, 5:30 pm - Reservations Required
    • Sunday, 7:30 am - Reservations Required
    • Sunday, 9:30 am - Reservations Required 
      • Live Streamed on our YouTube channel and Facebook page
    • Sunday, 11:30 - Reservations Required
  • Daily Mass:
    • Monday - Saturday at 8:30 am
    • No reservations required, must follow other requirements and procedures
  • Exposition (Holy Hour/Vespers):
    • Thursdays, 7:00 pm - no reservations required

• To make a reservation, please contact the Parish Office or sign up for the weekly Flocknote email

• To participate in the offertory, you may mail an envelope to St. Edward, or donate online with Faith Direct.

• Tuesdays - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the entrance of the Church
• Thursdays - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the entrance of the Parish Life Center

• Parishioners must register for the Sunday Mass they plan to attend. Registrations end the Friday before the Sunday Mass OR after 25% capacity (300 people) has been reached.
• Parishioners can register by either calling the parish office or by using the link sent in the Weekly Update. Those who show up without a seat reservation will be placed in a standby line and will be seated only if capacity is not met due to "no-shows." If there is extra seating after the start of Mass they will be granted entrance and reserved seat will be forfeited.
• Everyone (ages 10+) must wear a mask. Those who do not wear a mask will not be able to enter the church.
• Bring your own hand sanitizer that can be used before receiving Holy Communion. Do not bring items that contain bleach into church as this will damage the pews.
• The obligation to attend Mass remains suspended. We encourage people 65 years and older or other health issues (at-risk) to continue to watch live stream.
• People with symptoms cannot enter church.

• Arrive at the church parking lot 30 minutes before Mass begins.
• Put your mask on (for ages 10+) as soon as you exit your vehicle.
• When you arrive at the parking lot, watch the line of people from your car. If the line of people is at the drive-thru drop off (porte-cochere), wait in or near your car, until the line has moved and then approach.
• Only one main door of the church will open 30 minutes prior to the start of Mass. A staff member or volunteer will be at this main entrance door to check you in. They will ask for your name to ensure that you made a reservation.
• Sanitize your hands with sanitizer provided by the church.
• Our parish staff or volunteer will seat your household.
• Family units may sit together, however, you may be sharing a pew with another household. Social distance will still be required between the households (6ft).
• Every other pew will be closed and marked to inform you that the pew cannot be used.
• There will be no seating in the narthex and no seating outside.

• Masses will be conducted as you have seen on the Live Stream with reduced volunteer lay ministers. There will be no Lectors or EMHC.
• Please keep your face mask on for the duration of the Mass.
• There is to be no physical contact between households at the Sign of Peace or hand holding during the Lord's Prayer (Our Father).
• Baskets will not be passed during the offertory. You will be able to place your weekly gift in a basket before or after the Mass. Baskets will be located near the baptismal font and near the altar. We strongly encourage online giving.

• Use of personal hand sanitizer before Communion is strongly encouraged.
• Cardinal DiNardo has mandated that communion not be offered on the tongue under any circumstance for the time being.
• The precious blood will not be offered to the congregation

• After the final blessing, parishioners must remain in their pew. Clergy, staff, and volunteers will guide the departure.
• Pews will be dismissed in an orderly fashion starting in the rear of the church and then moving forward.
• You must exit your pew when prompted. Private prayer is not available after Sunday Masses to allow the church to be sanitized for the next Mass.
• You can drop your weekly offertory as you depart.
• Please do not congregate outside but head directly to your vehicle to allow the next Mass to start on time.

Budget: $22,500.00
Actual: $19,864.33

Wednesday Good News Young Adults

Every Wednesday we will start a series of short weekly webinars (25-30 min long) for young adults. These webinars will replace our nightly prayers and are meant to give us hope and help us rise during these times. We will cover topics such as relationships, tips to stay mentally healthy, grieving, decision making, resume building, etc. Click here to register, and pass the voice to other young adults that may be interested! Every Wednesday at 8pm (CST) we will have different speakers.

Topics:

• May 20: Dating in Hookup Culture- Dr. Tim O'Malley
• May 27: Handle Stress- Dr. Luz Garcini
• June 3: Young Catholic Saints
• June 10: Dealing with Grief and Loss
• June 17: Divine Mercy: Anxiety, Fear, Depression- Colin Nykaza

Mass Intentions

If you would like a Mass intention, please email Donna Wilganowski with your 1st and 2nd choice of dates. Further instructions and a confirmation will be emailed back to you.

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Room Reservations

As we continue to reopen, ministries are now able to meet back on campus.  To schedule your meeting and submit the setup request, please contact Jane Truttier at 281-353-9774, ext 814 or  [email protected].

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Text to Give

Giving to St. Edward is easy with Faith Direct Text-to-Give! To give via text, follow these steps:
 

1. Text donation amount to 281-767-4313
2. Register your credit/debit card (you will only need to do this once.)
3. Save the number as a contact in your phone to make future giving faster and easier.

 

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Safe Environment Training

Ministry leaders and volunteers,
 

The Archdiocese has modified the requirement for Safe Environment Training and Background Checks to include all volunteers in our community who serve with and around children. To comply with this requirement from the Archdiocese St. Edward now requires all members of our community who volunteer in any ministry to complete the CMG Safe Environment training.

The training is online and can be completed in the convenience of your home. Please see the file below for instructions on completing this important training. Please contact our Safe Environment coordinator,  Jane Truttier in the parish office if you have any questions. We thank you for your continued service to our community.

Safe Environment Training Instructions

Pastor: 

Rev. Christian Bui

Parochial Vicar: 

Rev. Thomas Joseph

Pastoral Associates:

Deacon Stuart Neck
Deacon Bill Pitocco
Deacon Dominic Romaguera
Deacon Nick Thompson

Deacon Nick Thompson 5-10-20
Father Thomas Joseph 3-15-20
Deacon Nick Thompson 3-8-20
Deacon Dominic Romaguera 2-23-20
Deacon Nick Thompson 2-9-20
Deacon Dominic Romaguera 1-26-20
Deacon Nick Thompson 1-12-20
Deacon Dominic Romaguera 12-22-19
Deacon Nick Thompson 12-8-19
Deacon Bill Pitocco 12-8-19

2020 Homilies
2019 Homilies

Annual Financial Report

DSF Summary Report*
Parish Goal $170,000.00
Total Pledge $106,524.00
Pledged under goal ($63,476.00)
*As of 5/27/2020

Most glorious St. Edward, you showed your devotion to God with patience, gentleness, and generosity. We ask you to intercede for our St. Edward school family as we journey to the end of our school year. Please ask God to protect our current families as well as the new families called to join us next school year. Like you, may we serve to strengthen the Kingdom of God through patient prayer and charity. Amen.

Check out our Parish Fundraising Guidelines HERE