WEB: VOL 34

 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 27TH, 2008

   THE LORD WILL SEND THE ADVOCATE THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH.

Acts  8:5 - 8           [Reception of Holy Spirit]

 Philip carried the good news to Samaria. He performed many miracles. Peter and John laid hands ofn these people in Samaria and they received the Holy Spirit.

Responsorial Psalm  66  [Glorious Deeds ]

Let all the Earth cry out to God with Joy.

  1 Peter 3:15 - 18         [ Life in the Spirit]

Always worship God in your hearts. Jesus died for sins just once for all who are sinners to lead us to God. 

ACCLAMATION:- Alleluia, Alleluia.   Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him.  Alleluia, Alleluia  

John  14:15 - 21      [Eternal Presence]  

Jesus Promised to ask for a Paraclete for those who love him. The world will not accept or understand the Paraclete. All who obey the commandments show their love for God and will be loved in return.        

Readings for this week

 April 28th to May 3rd, 2008

Monday                       Acts  16:11 -15

                                  John  15:26 - 16:4a

Tuesday                      Acts  16: 22 - 34

                                    John 16: 5  -11

Wednesday                 Acts 17: 15, 22 - 18:1 

                           John  16: 12  -  15                                           

Thursday           Acts 1: 1 - 11    Psalm  47:2 - 3, 6 - 9 

                              Ephesians 1: 17 - 23      Matthew  25: 16 - 20

Friday           Acts 18: 9 - 18

                       John 16 : 20 - 23

Saturday      1 Corinthians  15: 1 - 8          

                        John  14: 6 - 14

Mass Attendance:-  Vigil Mass, Saturday April 19, 2008:-  12 Adults

 SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2008     8:00 a.m 14 Adults  and  1 Youth

 10 a.m.   Mass   132 Adults and 32 Youths

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PRAY FOR OUR SICK

As a Faith Community we remember our Parishioners who cannot be with us this Sunday.

In Nursing Homes/Hospital: Members

Bernice Parker – Summit Park Catonsville

Margaret Smith – Frederick Villa

George Swailes – Future Nursing Home

Randolph Philip – North Carolina

Rebecca Gross –  Future Care on 1000 N. Gilmor

Mary Smith –  Caritas House 3308 Benson Ave.

At Home:

Mary Aiken, Lorraine Blue, Leroy & Rita Coles, Alice Colbert,  Jean Curtis, Linda R. Forest, Eugina Francisco, Anna Howard,  Mildred Jackson, Anna Johnson, Elizabeth Kenzie, Priscilla Kelly, Benjamin Manning, Joseph & Verendean Marine, Leon Miller, Julia Montgomery, Dorothy Press, Lillian Smith.

Prayer Requested:

 Mervyn Johnson, Cecelia Yorkshire, Mary Saxon,  Gloria Myers, Edith Harris, John Thomas,  Rosalie Fenwick,  Good News Choir

We Pray Also For Relatives and Friends of Our Parishioners: Marva Martin, Alice Yoes, Rose Wipson, JoAnn Wigglesworth, Celesta & Glendora Taylor, Wynoka Jones, John Murray, Norman McCarthy, Henry Wise.

Religious Education:-

Theme:-  "All thy Children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children" Isaiah 54:13

•  Saturday June 7th, Flea Market 10:00 a.m  to 2:00 p.m
•  Saturday, July 19th, Sight and Sound Trip
• Sunday, November 16th, 2008 CONFIRMATION.

MARK  YOUR CALENDA:-

• Parish Pastoral Council Meeting will be held on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m  in the Parish Rectory.
• Parish Town Meeting will be held Sunday May 4, 2008 immediately following the 10:00 a.m Mass in the Church.

Celebrating This Month

Birthdays 

OUR  PASTOR WILL BE AWAY:-

As of May 12th to August 12th 2008  Fr. Shao will be away. Pastoral Services will continue as usual with Vigil Mass on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m and Sunday Masses at 10:00 a.m. Please note that we will not be able to have the early Mass (8:00 a.m) On Sundays till Fr. is back.

We are asking for Understanding and Cooperation for the best Services and smooth running of our activities.

Tammy and Sr. Anita will help you with some of the Office needs. Our Office hours will Be:-

Mondays & Tuesdays:-       9:00 a.m  to 4:00 p.m

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays:- 9:30 a.m  to  1:30 p.m

Fridays:-  9:00 a.m  to 3:00 p.m

Please make clear arrangements and in plenty of time, in case you are planning to use the rectory or Church for your activities. You may need someone to open for you or you may need a key. Please contact our Parish Office during office hours for assistance.

PARISH  REVIVAL:-

Join us to Pray and Meditate, May 7th, 8th and 9th 2008 as from 7:00 p.m. The Parishioner who brings the most People each night will win a prize each night.

HAPPY  MOTHER'S DAY  MAY 11TH 2008.

Guest Speaker, Pastor Sean B. Brown of St. Johns, Cocoa Florida.

GOODNEWS  CHOIR PRAYER BREAKFAST:-  May 17th, 2008 as from 9:30 a.m to Noon. Donation in advance $ 10:00 in advance or $12:00 at the door.

 Senior Usher's Winter Raffle Winners:-

First Price:-  Rashonda Banks - $ 100, 

 Second Price:-  Gwendolyn Forman $ 50

Third Price :-  Teresa  Threat :- $ 25

The Ushers Truly appreciate and Thank everyone who supported their Raffle and Camdy Drove. May God Continue to Bless you.

  REGISTER NOW FOR WHY CATHOLIC RETREAT:-

For St. Edward's Church Family the nearest to you maybe the one taking place at St. Cecila Church on Hilton Street, May 3rd 2008 as from 9:30  a.m to Noon. The retreat will explore the Spirituality of the Eucharist and Its implications in the life of the believer. This is Free to all attendees and Clock Hours are given too. For more information one can call 410-547-5406.

FAMILY FUN  DAY:-

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is sponsoring a Family Fun Day for persons with Developmental disabilities, their Families and Friends on Saturday, May 31st, 2008 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m at the Msgr. O'Dwyer Center. There will be entertainment, Music, games, arts and Crafts, prizes, snacks and ADMISSION IS FREE. It  would be greatly appreciated if you would help spread the word about this event.

1. Holy Name Trip:-  St. Edward's Holy Name Society invites you to join them on a Bus trip to Harrington Casino Previously known as Midway Casino. Choose from the following dates or join us for all 3:- Thursday, June 19th, 08 Thursday, July 17th, 08  and Wednesday, August 20th, 08. Tickets $ 25. For more information see flyer on Bulletin Board.
2. Wasafiri Voices Celebrationg their Successes:-  The Wasafiri Voices invites you all to a Swahili Mass to he Celebrated by His Eminence John Cardinal Njue of the Archdiocese of Nairobi Kenya East Africa, to be held on July 5th, 2008 at Noon at St. Matthews Church on 5401 Loch Raven Blvd.
3. DINNER  DANCE May 9th, 2008:-  To benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor. Please join us for "A Step Back in Time" with Dinner food (Humburgers, Hotdogs, Cola's & Shakes) dancing and entertainment in the St. Martin's Home auditorium from 6 - 9 p.m. Tickets are $ 17 per person. For more infromation contact Sister Dorothy, at 410-744-9367. Please make checks payable to the Little Sisters of the Poor.
4. Rockin' for all elderly :-  Saturday, June 21st from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m at St. Martin's Home, 601 Maiden Choice lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. A fun Family event for all ages! Help the Little Sisters of the Poor raise funds for the elderly poor by rockin' in rocking chairs to oldies music, with the Orioles Bird, with the Sisters and Celebrity rockers! Food , beverages, face painting, games and a very good time for a great cause! Contact 410-744-9367 Ext 198 or advebaltmore@littlesistersofthepoor.org to pre-register by may 21st, 2008 and to start collecting your pledges. THANK YOU.