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24th sundy in ordinary time
September 16, 2007
Exodus 32:7-11,13-14 [The Plea of Moses]
Despite the unfaithfulness of his people, the Lord remains true to his Covenant.
Responsorial Psalm 51 [A contrite Heart]
I will rise and go to my Father.
1 Timothy 1:12-17 [God's Mercy]
Christ has come to bring Salvation to sinners. We have but to turn to him and we will receive grace in overflowing measures.
Luke 15:1-32 [The Prodigal son]
There will be rejoicing in Heaven over one repentant Sinner
Readings for this week
September 17 – 22, 2007
Monday 1 Timothy 2:1-8
Luke 7:1-10
Tuesday 1 Timothy 3:1 - 13
Luke 7:11 - 17
Wednesday 1 Timothy 3:14 - 16
Luke 7:31 - 35
Thursday 1 Timothy 4:12 - 16
Luke 7:36 - 50
Friday Ephesians 4:1 - 7, 11 - 13
Matthew 9: 9 - 13
Saturday 1 Timothy 6:13 - 16
Luke 8: 4 - 15
Next Sunday 9/23/2007
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Amos 8:4 - 7 Psalms 113
1 Timothy 2:1 - 8
Luke 16: 1 - 13
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Financial Report
September 9, 2007
Total $ 3,897.50
We deeply appreciate all the sacrifices made to keep our Parish share in the Mission and Ministry of Jesus. May God reward everyone who contributed with many more Blessings.
Mass Attendance:
Vigil Mass 15 Adults and 2 Youths
Sunday Masses 8:00 AM 19 Adults
10:00 AM 121 Adults and 4 youths
PRAY FOR OUR SICK
As a Faith Community we remember our Parishioners who cannot be with us.
In Nursing Homes/Hospital: Members
Bernice Parker – Summit Park Catonsville
Margaret Smith – Frederick Villa
George Swailes – Future Nursing Home
Randolph Philip – Moved to North Carolina
At Home:
Mary Aiken, Lorraine Blue, Leroy & Rita Coles, Alice Colbert, Jean Curtis, Linda R. Forest, Eugina Francisco, Anna Howard, Elizabeth Kenzie, Joseph & Verendean Marine, Mrs. Dorothy Press, Lillian Smith. Mary Smith
Prayer Requested:
M. SGT Prentice Lucas, Frank Phillips, Sister Anita Smith, Vernon McFadden, Hellen Stewart, Fountain Turner, Jr. Pricilla kelly, Tina Saxon, Nisey and Eric Frazier, John Thomas.
We Pray Also For Relatives and Friends of Our
Parishioners:
Marva Martin, Alice Yoes, Celesta Taylor, Rose Wipson.
BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE:-
Retired Deacon Earl Smith who served St. Edward's Parish for many years was called to the Father, Monday Sept.10, 2007. May He through the Mercy of God Rest in Peace.
Please Pray for Mary Smith His wife and all the Family at this moment of need.
Monday Sept. 17, 2007 anyone who wishes to pay their respect is welcome at March Funeral Home West 4300 Wabash Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. Viewing is all day up to 7:00 P.M
Funeral will be Tuesday Sept. 18,2007 At St. Edward's Parish, 901 Poplar Grove St. Baltimore, MD 21216. As soon as the Body arrives at the Parish all are invited to pay their respects and Prayers. Wake will be at 10:00 A.M followed by Mass of the Resurection at 10:30 A.M. After Mass we are invited for a repast in the Parish Hall on W. Lafayette Avenue.
We thank God for all the services Deacon Smith offered to the Community at St. Edward's for 22 years. May the Family be consoled by the wonderful fruits of His good works and so be assured that He is resting in a Better Place.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:- THEME:- "All thy children shall be taught by the Lord". Isaiah 54:13
- Please take time today to register your Child. All Registration will end Sunday, Sept.30th 2007, and a donation of $10.00. Our program consists of a)Church for God's little people (2-5 year olds) b) Sacramental Preparation (grades 2 - 4) c)Sunday School (1st to 8th graders), Orita crossroads (9th to 12th grade) and students MUST enrolled in our Program.
- All classes will begin Sunday, October 21st 8:45 to 9:45 A.M. Church for God's little people will meet in the rectory and other Classes will meet in the Church Hall.
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Today is Catechetical Sunday. Please Pray for our Religious Education Teachers. Pray also that our Homes become true Catechetical Centers.
Evangelization Of the Peoples:-
WHY CATHOLIC
Please Pray and make a decision to be part of those who will share the Grace of Strengthening Our Faith. Sunday, September 16, 2007 is our registration Day.
WHO CAN REGISTER?
- Any ACTIVE Catholic who values deepening the Faith
- Any INACTIVE Catholic who wants to be more ACTIVE in the Faith
- Christians from other denominations interested in being in full communion with the Catholic Church.
- Un-Churched who are contemplating where to belong.
The Why Catholic Program addresses issues of FAITH, SACRAMENTS, MORALITY, PRAYER AND MANY MORE. This year Emphasis is on the SACRAMENTS.
REQUEST YOUR 2008 MISSAL TODAY
The cost of the Missal is only $5.00 each. Some will be available in the rear of the Church to take your request or you may take a labeled envelop, fill in the requested information and place it in the offertory basket. In order to make publicatioons available to you in a timely manner we ask that all request and payments be made by Sunday Oct. 21,2007.
MEETINGS:-
- Youth Meeting:- Sunday September 16, 2007 Immediately After 10:00 A.M Mass, In the MLK Conference Room. All Youth Please Attend . There is going to be Luch and great fun. If you Parente come with them they will know how much you care. And we will know that you are committed to keeping St. Edward's Alive.
- Junior Ushers Rehearsal - Saturday, Sept. 22, 11:00 A.M. In the Church.
- Parish Council Meeting:- Monday Sept. 24, 2007 at 6:30 P.M In the Rectory, MLK Conference Room.
Celebrating Birthdays This September
3rd Frank Davis
5th Joyce Brinkley
8th Julian Moore
10th Carolyn Fugett
17th Carolyn Myers
20th Mureal Rice and Antonio Clinkscales
21st Barbara Harris
26 th Joyce Brown
Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries:
¨ 20th Michele & Robert Hunt 21st wedding Anniversary
All who are celebrating this month will receive Special Blessing the last Sunday of this month May God continue to bless you all.
If you would like your birthday, Anniversary or any Special Day to appear in the bulletin call the office or fill in a bulletin request.
GOOD NEWS CHOIR, CONGRATULATIONS. YES INDEED PRAISE YOU DO. FOR 23 YEARS YOU HAVE BEEN GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS MAY THE GOOD LORD GIVE YOU HIS HOLY SPIRIT FOR MANY MANY MORE YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE. AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE BIG ONE 25TH ANNIVERSARY IS JUST ON THE CORNER.
BEING CATECHETICAL SUNDAY WE WILL PRAY IN A SPECIAL WAY FOR THE GOOD NEWS CHOIR AND OUR SUNDAY AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS.
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AS WE PREPARE TO CELEBRATE OUR HOMECOMING AND OUR 127 YEARS OF EXISTANCE
WE WELCOME YOU TO SUPPORT OUR SECOND CHICKEN AND FISH FRY DINNER WHICH WILL BE SATURDAY, SEPT. 29,2007 FROM NOON TO 4:00 P.M
A DONATION OF $8.00 A DINNER WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
ST. EDWARD'S ADORING LOVING SENIORS (S.E.A.L.S)
You may not know but the truth is that they are on the go. But this time due to the caming events, they have decided to postpon their trip to Charles Town, West Virginia, which was scheduled for October 10th 2007.
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