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decemBER 30, 2007
Sirach 3:2-7,12-14 [Duties towards Parents]
Fidelity to Yaweh implies many particular virtues, and among them Sirach gives precedence to duties toward Parents. He promises atonement for sin to those who honor their Parents.
Responsorial: Psalm 128 [Happiness in Families]
R:- Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in His way.
Colossians 3:12 - 21 [Plan for Family life]
Paul describes the life a Christian embraces through Baptism.
Mathew 11: 13 - 15, 19 - 23 [Escape into Egypt]
JIn Christ all the prophecies are fulfilled. He is the Messiah, the dominant one -the son of God. In all things he carries out the will of his Father.
Readings for this week
December 31 – January 5, 2008
Monday 1 John 2:18 - 21
John 1:1 - 18
Tuesday Numbres 6:22 - 27
Galatians 4 : 4-7
Luke 2:16 - 21
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Wednesday 1 J 2:22 - 28
John 1: 19- 28
Thursday 1 John 2:29 - 3:6
John 1: 29 - 34
Friday 1 John 3: 7 - 10
John 1: 35 - 42
Saturday 1 John 3: 11 - 21
John 1 : 43 - 51
Next Sunday 1/06/2008
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Isaiah 60 : 1 - 6 Psalms 72
Ephesianas 3: 2 - 3a, 5 - 6
Matthew 2: 1 - 12
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Mass Attendance:-
Saturday - No Mass
Sunday, 12/23 10 a.m 83 Adults, 26 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
Rebecca Gross -
Mary Smith - Manor Care (1525 N. Rolling Rd.)
At Home:
Mary Aiken, Lorraine Blue, Leroy & Rita Coles, Alice Colbert, Jean Curtis, Linda R. Forest, Eugina Francisco, Anna Howard, Anna Johnson, Elizabeth Kenzie, Joseph & Verendean Marine, Mrs. Dorothy Press, Mary Smith, Leon Miller (Husband of Edna Miller), Julia Montegomery (Daughter of Mrs. Neale) Ann Craig, Benjamin Manning., Pricilla Kelly.
Prayer Requested:
M. SGT Prentice Lucas (In Iraq) , Frank Phillips, Vernon McFadden, Daryl Wise.
We Pray Also For Relatives and Friends of Our
Parishioners:
Marva Martin, Alice Yoes, Celesta Taylor, Rose Wipson, Joann Wigglesworth, Tammy Watkins (Cusin of Mr. William Hall) Celesta and Glendora Taylor Wynoka Jones, John Murray .
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Pastoral PARISH Council nEWS
On Saturday, January 12, 2008, Archdiocesan representatives will present a workshop for all members of the Church family on the roles of the Pastoral Parish Council and the need for proper accounting methods. Every church ministry must be represented at this workshop and attendance is mandatory. The time is 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. All parishioners are welcomed to attend. This is an opportune time to learn about the role of the Pastoral Parish Council and parish financial procedures. A sign sheet will be in the rear of the church. Please sign up so that plans can be made for the number of persons planning to attend.
FUNDRAISING
Volunteers are needed to develop fundraising procedures and guidelines for all church activities and ministries. This process will include developing a fundraising calendar of events. All persons interested in this activity should contact Scarlett Haskins or sign up in the rear of the church.
Lectors Needed
We are in need of additional Lectors, especially for the 4 p.m. Saturday and 8am Sunday masses. If you are interested please contact Michele Hunt, 410-945-1264. If you have not picked up your Liturgy Workbook for 2008 see Michele after the 10 am mass or call her to arrange pickup.
Missals
If you have not picked up your missal please call the parish office to schedule pick up.
If you would like to purchase a missal the cost is $5.00 each.
Living With Christ:
January’s issue of Living With Christ has arrived. The cost for the year (13 issues) is $18.00. If you requested a subscription please Pick up a marked envelope from the bookrack in the back of the church. Place payment in envelope, fill in requested information, and place in offering basket.
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Celebrating Birthdays This December
6th Laura P. Byrd
11th Pamela Belton
13th Gloria Myers
20th Mary Saxon
21st Ann Benjamin & Laura Philips
23th Lerra Cunningham
24th Sweet "C" Butcher
30th Regina Arrington
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 Or on this Website, Please call the Parish office during the working Hours Monday, Tuesday and Friday From 9:30 A.M to 3:00 P.M or fill in a bulletin request.
MOTHER LANGE AWARDS BANQUET
The Mother Lange Awards Banquet is scheduled for Friday, February 8, 2008 at Martin’s West. It is suggested that each parish have a table of 10 persons. The tickets are $45.00. All reservations for St. Edward’s must be received by January 13. Monies will have to be paid by January 31, 2008.
Nomination forms are available for submission of candidates. All nominations must be turned in by January 8. The category for the nominations is as follows:
An adult showing leadership qualities.
An adult who performs parish ministry and services.
A youth age 12—18 who is a promising young leader.
All nominees must consent to have their names submitted. Remember the deadline.
PIRE
I’m sure many of you have heard about some of the very tragic fires in Baltimore City in recent months. The Archdiocese of Baltimore has partnered with a local non-profit, PIRE, to study the best way to improve fire safety. PIRE is offering to install free smoke alarms or smoke alarm batteries, and if needed free stairway lights, in your home and will be giving you additional safety information. There is no charge. After Mass on January 12 and 13 2008, please see Tarik and Tabatha from PIRE to make an appointment to get your free alarms or to learn more about the study. They will ask you a few questions at the time of installation and again nine months later. Don’t miss this opportunity to protect your family and your home.
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