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/slideshows/homeLarge/advent%20family%20class.jpg Journey to the Inn. Advent Family Class is Sunday, December 2 from 5:30 - 7 pm. All are invited. Click for more details. https://www.saintedward.org/pictures/2018/11/Advent%20class1.jpg _self

/slideshows/homeLarge/Lessons%20%20Carols%20Poster.jpg Lessons & Carols Presented by Frassati High School Choir Join us at 6:30 pm Friday, December 14 in the Church for an evening of prayer and song. Click for more information. https://www.saintedward.org/documents/2018/11/Lessons%20%20Carols%20Poster.jpg _self

/slideshows/homeLarge/Auction%20Banner%20BKGD.jpg Save the Date! March 1, 2019 St. Edward Catholic School Mardi Gras Masquerade annual fundraiser at Northgate Country Club. Click to visit the Auction site. https://www.stedwardfundraising.org/auction.html _blank

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.
The Church Offices will be closed November 21 - 23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. There will be no Confessions and no Holy Hour November 22, 2019. There will be 1 Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00 am. Everyone is invited to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bread) for the family table to be blessed at this Mass. Please make sure to take your bread home with you after Mass.
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Public Announcement-
Ordination to the Diaconate for Stuart Neck

It is herewith announced that Stuart Neck, a candidate for the Order of Diaconate will be ordained a deacon on February 22, 2019, at a Mass to be celebrated by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston. If any persons know of a serious reason why this candidate should not be called to ordination, please notify Deacon George Silva, Director of Formation in the Office of the Diaconate, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston at 281-543-2986 or email [email protected]. Please keep Stuart in your prayers as he prepares for ordination into this sacred ministry. May he always be faithful to the Diaconal Ministry of Service of Word, Liturgy, and Charity to which he is about to be ordained. This announcement is in compliance with Canon 1051:2 of the Code of Canon Law.

Adult Sacramental Preparation

Now is the acceptable time! Sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Confirmation for adults (age 18 and older). Classes take place on 17 Tuesdays beginning February 5 through May 28, 2019, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Room 22 in the Junior High building. Reconciliation will take place during the Lenten season. Confirmation and Eucharist will be celebrated on Pentecost Sunday at a location yet to be determined. A copy of your Baptismal Certificate issued between now and May 28, 2019, will be required. Registration is on February 5 at the first class.

NAM Christmas Toy Bags

EXCITED to shop the sales on Black Friday? INCLUDE filling a NAM Christmas toy bag in your bargain hunting and CONTINUE the parish's Christmas tradition.
Bring EXCITEMENT to a needy child in our community. Please return presents on or before December 2, 2019.
All bags have been taken however individual unwrapped gifts are greatly appreciated.

Virtus Update

Please be advised that all scheduled “Keeping the Promise Alive” refresher trainings have been canceled.
Individuals who have pre-registered for a scheduled KPA workshop will be contacted by the Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection. The Protecting God’s Children Online Awareness Session 3.0 will replace the “Keeping the Promise Alive” training. Each registrant will receive an automated email from [email protected] with a link to log into their VIRTUS account and begin the “Protecting God’s Children” 3.0 online training. Once completed, this online refresher training will fulfill the 5-year compliance requirements of the Archdiocesan Safe Environment guidelines. All individuals must conclude the online training within one month of receiving the automated email.

Going forward any 5-year or 10-year refresher training registrant will be assigned the PGC 3.0 online training.

Jr. High Youth Group

We are gearing up for a great year! Stay up to date and Register HERE.

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.

Ascension Press Podcasts

Wanting to learn more about your faith? Check out the Ascension Press website for podcasts, videos, and articles on a variety of Catholic topics. Click the logo to visit their site.

End of Life Resources

These incredibly well-done websites contain numerous resources of a practical, pastoral, and theological nature for those in end-of-life situations and loved ones who are journeying with them.

http://www.artofdyingwell.org/ Run by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales

http://www.catholicendoflife.org/ Run by New York State Catholic Conference

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St. Edward Catholic Community?
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