Making Palm Crosses
On Wednesday, April 10th, we will be making Palm Crosses for our shut-ins, parishioners and nursing home residents. Please join us 10:00AM in the Social Hall. Experience is not necessary; we will guide you step by step. Just bring your scissors! For more information please contact Linda DiCaprio at richard.dicaprio@stedwardsny.org. SOUP AND STATIONS: Each
The Pastoral Care Department at Ellis Hospital is in need of volunteers to distribute Holy Communion to hospital patients. If there are any Eucharistic ministry volunteers who are interested in this ministry, please contact the catholic chaplain, Angie Marczewski, at (518) 243-4176 or by email at marczewskia@ellismedicine.org. Training will be provided.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY NEEDS YOU!!!
Our Hospitality Ministry assists in the organization, preparation and serving of refreshments that are offered each week after Sunday liturgies. Volunteers prepare beverages and trays of donuts and keep the tables in the Gathering Area stocked with supplies and cleaned during the liturgy. This ministry also promotes community by welcoming guests and visiting with fellow parishioners. We need enough volunteers to establish teams so we can have rotating schedules that allow you to serve for just one Mass or stay for all the Masses on a monthly basis. If you enjoy people, consider volunteering so we can keep the Hospitality Ministry up and running. Contact Mary Ann Sekellick at maryann.sekellick@stedwardsny.org.
The Yellow Bag is Back!
Do you order from SARATOGA SOD? If so you may return your empty bag to the yellow container in the back of the building near the shed.. St. Edward’s Church will receive $5 per bag returned for our OUTREACH programs. (Please note: we can only accept Saratoga Sod bags.) Visit www.saratogasod.com. Thank you for your support!Community Garden
Each year the St. Edward's community comes together to create a community garden next to the long drive as you enter the church. As we enter spring, there are still a few vacant plots. If you are interested please join us at a meeting Tuesday, April 30th at 7:00PM in the Social Hall. If you can’t attend and are still interested, call or text Stan Zacharewicz at 518-256-7020 or e-mail at svzljz@hotmail.com. BUSINESS OWNERS AND GENEROUS PARISHIONERS
Please consider advertising in our Sunday bulletin! Advertisements can be purchased for a business, family, or a sponsor ad can be purchased supporting community service organizations like emergency pregnancy counseling or the battered women’s shelter, etc. Please call our LPI sales rep, Victoria Russo, at 518-527-3017 for more information and pricing. Thank you in advance for your generous support! 
Fair Trade
Did you know that the coffee sales and other products St. Edward’s offer is all part of a bigger initiative? Purchase of these fairly traded products assists small-scale farmers in third world countries to build a better future for themselves and their families as they receive a fair price for their crop, allowing them to stay on their land and send their children to school. Secondly, proceeds from the sales of these items is donated to our support of the Limerick/Peru Mission.The mission/parish “El Resucitadoin”, in Lima was officially created on 4th February 2007. The parish of “El Resucitado” (The Resurrected One) is situated in a suburb on the eastern side of Lima. Lima itself has a population of 8.5 million people. A recent census revealed that the parish area has a population of approx 120,000 people, most of whom live in a situation of dire/extreme poverty. The main thrust of this ministry is in the area of Evangelisation and Social Outreach. The Mission is funded entirely by the generosity of so many good people in Ireland, especially in the Limerick area, and they continue to be humbled by the willingness of so many who are ‘our Partners in Mission’.
Volunteers to assist with sales are always welcome. For more information on how you can become involved contact Inge Peyron at peyron1@yahoo.com or call Mary Ann in the parish office at ext 224.
Our parishioner David Brinkmoeller was featured in the Daily Gazette for his work with VFW Post 1498. "Five years ago, David Brinkmoeller, commander of the VFW Post 1498 in Clifton Park, was at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany for volunteer work and he saw something that stuck with him: a veteran walk in to the center off the street without a coat." To read the whole story click here.
Did you know that St. Edward's had a prayer chain? If you are in need of prayer, or know someone who may be, please submit your prayer request here and it will be sent to St. Edward's prayer chain so that we can pray for you.
A GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for anyone who is mourning the death of a loved one will meet at St. Edward’s beginning Tuesday, April 30, 2019. The session will run from 11:00AM to 12:30PM. The meetings provide a safe, confidential place to express your feelings and experience, without fear of repercussion. The meetings will take place once a week for eight weeks in St. Edward’s Parlor. If you would like to attend, or would like more information, or know of someone who might benefit from attending, please contact Kathy Masucci, group facilitator at MasucciKM31@nycap.rr.com or 518-577-3297. We ask that you register by Tuesday, April 23rd.
A GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for anyone who is mourning the death of a loved one will meet at St. Edward’s beginning Tuesday, April 30, 2019. The session will run from 11:00AM to 12:30PM. The meetings provide a safe, confidential place to express your feelings and experience, without fear of repercussion. The meetings will take place once a week for eight weeks in St. Edward’s Parlor. If you would like to attend, or would like more information, or know of someone who might benefit from attending, please contact Kathy Masucci, group facilitator at MasucciKM31@nycap.rr.com or 518-577-3297. We ask that you register by Tuesday, April 23rd.
Prayer shawls have been made for centuries. They are universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, warmth & beautify. St. Edward’s is blessed to have many gifted crafters who have embraced this ministry. To learn more about our prayer shawls and to hear a first hand story of the difference they make click here!
It’s 2019! Do you pay most of your bills online? Why not your church offering? If you would like to contribute your offering electronically through a credit card or your bank account, please log on to www.faithdirect.net. Our church id# is ny113.
The Marine Capt. John McKenna IV Military Courtesy Room which was founded by parishioners, John and Karen, is in need of volunteers. Click here to learn more about the room and ways to help.
Each year we publish a series of reflections written by our parishioners to our website. These reflections can be based on a specific week's readings or simply an aspect of Lent you feel called to reflect on. Click here to see this year's reflections.
Did you know we have a weekly bible study on Monday evenings at 7 PM. If you would like to gain a better understanding of the Gospel of St. Matthew, based on the teachings of the Church Fathers and saints please consider reaching out to Carol Fontana at (518)393-3434.
Do you ever find yourself wondering what to do on a Friday morning? If so, come and join us after Mass at the Knights of Columbus' weekly breakfast. Each week the Knights provide a wonderful breakfast with eggs, home fries, fruit, and more. Come join us for a wonderful morning of fellowship. The Knights kindly ask for a $3.00 donation to help with the cost of the food. They even made the Times Union! Click here to read the article.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Dear Faith Formation Family Member:
Happy New Year!
As we move into our winter-spring schedule I would like to bring up a very special request. We are looking for catechists for next year 2019-2020. Our need is across the board. We have relied on a small but dedicated core of volunteers over the years but as our program has grown so has our need for new and fresh faces to join our existing core.
You might ask yourself, “Who me?” My response is “Yes, you!” I will be personally involved in the training of all candidates and I can assure you that you will receive my full support along with the support of my staff. I would like to start training in May so that we are fully staffed and ready to go in September.
Catechesis is the oldest ministry in the church and probably the most important. It is the legacy of passing on the faith to each generation. So please take some time to pray and think about serving in this capacity.
If you are interested or have any questions please contact me at 518 371-7372 ext. 230 or email me at peter.avvento@stedward....
May God bless you and your family!
G. Peter Avvento
Dear Faith Formation Family Member:
Happy New Year!
As we move into our winter-spring schedule I would like to bring up a very special request. We are looking for catechists for next year 2019-2020. Our need is across the board. We have relied on a small but dedicated core of volunteers over the years but as our program has grown so has our need for new and fresh faces to join our existing core.
You might ask yourself, “Who me?” My response is “Yes, you!” I will be personally involved in the training of all candidates and I can assure you that you will receive my full support along with the support of my staff. I would like to start training in May so that we are fully staffed and ready to go in September.
Catechesis is the oldest ministry in the church and probably the most important. It is the legacy of passing on the faith to each generation. So please take some time to pray and think about serving in this capacity.
If you are interested or have any questions please contact me at 518 371-7372 ext. 230 or email me at peter.avvento@stedward....
May God bless you and your family!
G. Peter Avvento
On March 1st we had our Cabin Fever party. As Fr. pat says, "If you missed it, you missed a good time." We had a lot of fun with great food, music and community. Check out some of the pictures here.
Each Friday during Lent we a different ministry in the St. Edward's community has helped lead Stations of the Cross. Before stations we have come together for a small meal of soups and bread. Click here to see a few pictures from one of our meals beforehand.
