Scripture Reading Week of May 18th

Monday Saint John I, Pope and Martyr Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; Jn 15:26—16:4a Tuesday Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; Jn 16:23b- 28 Sunday Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20

Weekly MASS Intentions:

Monday, May 18 8:30am LV Virgil Frando

Tuesday, May 19 8:30am LV Angie and Angel Frando

Wednesday, May 20 8:30am LV Carmelita Lagarde

Thursday, May 21 8:30am

Friday, May 22 8:30am † Sidney Metrejean

Saturday, May 23 8:30am † Pam Pothier

Sunday, May 24 7:30am † Carol Hanson 9:30am People of St. Edward 11:30am People of St. Edward

Dear Parishioners,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your generous and faithful support of our parish community in the current crisis. It is truly amazing! Again, thank you very much for your generous and faithful support.

I am excited to see all of you soon and I will continue to pray for your health and safety. Please continue to be patient with us, we just want to make sure that all are protected and safe. God bless us all.

In Christ,

Fr. Christian

Wednesday Good News Young Adults! Every Wednesday we will start a series of short weekly webinars (25-30 min long) for young adults.

These webinars will replace our nightly prayers and are meant to give us hope and help us rise during

these times. We will cover topics such as relationships, tips to stay mentally healthy, grieving, decision

making, resume building, etc. Simply register at http://Tinyurl.com/GoodNewsYoungAdults and pass

the voice to other young adults that may be interested! Every Wednesday at 8pm (CST) we will have different speakers.

For List of English Topics:

May 20: Dating in Hookup Culture- Dr. Tim O'Malley June 3: Young Catholic Saints May 27: Handle Stress- Dr. Luz Garcini June 10: Dealing with Grief and Loss June 17: Divine Mercy: Anxiety, Fear, Depression - Colin Nykaza

RECONCILIATION—No Reservations Required

TUESDAY, MAY 12 & MAY 19—6:00 PM—7:-00PM THURSDAY, MAY 14 & MAY 21—6:00 PM—7:00 PM

NO CONFESSIONS ON TUESDAY, MAY 26TH

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If you would like a mass intention, email dwilganowski@saintedward.org

with your 1st and 2nd choice of dates or call the parish office.

MASS INTENTIONS are still being prayed for during all masses

ADULT FORMATION—No worries, this is not a chase after a wild goose! This is a series available to all parishioners for free on Formed. If you are looking to connect with other parishioners and deepen your understanding of the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Holy Trinity, consider joining one of our two sessions! Parishioners sign up for their preferred time and then commit to watching the video and praying through the weekly material prior to the zoom meeting.

Sessions available are: Tuesdays at 7 pm and Wednesday at 10 am. Email Annette at aodriscoll@saintedward.org to sign up and to get information on how to get started.

YouTube schedule https://www.youtube.com/

channel/UCMvIqqK2_Yswh76RQrUHuWw [all events are

live streamed]

The Holy MassSundays at 9:30 amHoly Hour/ Vespers (Evening Prayer) Thursdays at 7:00 pm

Facebook schedule https://www.facebook.com/

saintedward.org/ [all events are live streamed]

The Holy MassSundays at 9:30 amHoly Hour/ Vespers (Evening Prayer) Thursdays at 7:00 pmThe Holy RosaryMonday-Saturday at 9:00 amThe Chaplet of Divine MercyMonday-Saturday at 3:00 pmIn addition, we offer daily reflections on the daily Mass readings by clergy members and a noon devotion led by either Father Christian or Father Thomas.

Instagram schedule https://www.instagram.com/stedimpact/ [all posts are pre-recorded]

Monday- PrayerTuesday- Not the Saint of the DayWednesday- Q & A with the staffThursday- Catholic TopicFriday- Catholic VocabThis account ministers mostly to our teens and their parents. All parishioners who have an Instagram account are encouraged to visit and follow the page since the information posted is beneficial to all.

NEW DATES & NOW ONLINE

Due to the ongoing health concerns during this time. This event has moved from face-to-face sessions to 3 ONLINE sessions. Please note new dates for ONLINE sessions.May 26, 27, & 28 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Register online at https://archgh.cvent.com/EV25.

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Parish Goal $170,000.00

Total Amount Pledged $103,024.00

Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($ 66,976.00)

DSF SUMMARY REPORT—2020

I prayerfully ask that you consider using our secure and easy-to-use electronic giving program, Faith Direct.

Faith Direct will automatically process donations to the offertory or any second collections of your choosing. To enroll in online giving, visit https://membership.faithdirect.net/TX603, or text the word ENROLL to 281-767-4313.

Thank you for your continued support of our parish family.

God Bless You,Fr. Christian

Thank You St. Edward Catholic Community!

Together, we have reached 90% of our IGNITE Campaign Goal

Parish Goal: $1,366,739.00Total Amount Pledged: $1,238,996.25Pledged Under Goal: ($ 127,742.75)

APRIL OFFERING REPORT

Total Collected: $74,355

Budget: $130,000

Thank YOU for continuing to give through Faith Direct, signing up for Faith Direct, mailing or dropping off your envelopes and contributions. Your continued support allows us to continue the work of the Church and is greatly appreciated.

Prayer for Vocations O loving and gracious God, Father of all, you bless your people in

every time and season and provide for their needs through your providential care. Your

Church is continually in need of priests, deacons, sisters and brothers to offer

themselves in the service of the gospel by lives of dedicated love. Open the hearts of your sons and daughters to listen to your call in their

lives. Give them the gift of understanding to discern your invitation to serve you and your

Church. Give them the gift of courage to follow your call. May they have the spirit of

young Samuel who found fulfillment in his life when he said to you, “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.” We ask this through Jesus

Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.

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INFORMATION ON THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC MASSES

AT ST. EDWARD

PRIVATE PRAYER IN CHURCH

The Church will be open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for private prayer

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily Mass: BEGINNING MAY 25—EVERY DAY AT 8:30 am—OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BUT MUST FOLLOW OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Sunday Mass: 7:30 am at St. Edward—OPEN TO THE PUBLIC—RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

9:30 am LIVE STREAMED on our YouTube channel and Facebook page

11:30 am at St. Edward—OPEN TO THE PUBLIC—RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND MASS • Parishioners must register for the Sunday Mass they

plan to attend. Registrations end the Friday before the Sunday Mass OR after 25% capacity (300 people) has been reached.

• Parishioners can register by either calling the parish office or by using the link sent in the Weekly Update. Those who show up without a seat reservation will be placed in a standby line and will be seated only if capacity is not met due to "no-shows." If there is extra seating after the start of Mass they will be granted entrance and reserved seat will be forfeited.

• Everyone (ages 10+) must wear a mask. Those who do not wear a mask will not be able to enter the church.

• Bring your own hand sanitizer that can be used before receiving Holy Communion. Do not bring items that contain bleach into church as this will damage the pews.

• Parishioners will not be able to attend Sunday Mass two weekends in a row during Phase 1 in order to give as many families as possible the opportunity to attend Mass.

• The obligation to attend Mass remains suspended. We encourage people 65 years and older or other health issues (at-risk) to continue to watch live stream.

• People with symptoms cannot enter church. INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ENTERING CHURCH • Arrive at the church parking lot 30 minutes before Mass

begins. • Put your mask on (for ages 10+) as soon as you exit your

vehicle. • When you arrive at the parking lot, watch the line of

people from your car. If the line of people is at the drive-thru drop off (porte-cochere), wait in or near your car, until the line has moved and then approach.

• Only one main door of the church will open 30 minutes prior to the start of Mass. A staff member or volunteer will be at this main entrance door to check you in. They will ask for your name to ensure that you made a reservation.

• Sanitize your hands with sanitizer provided by the church. • Our parish staff or volunteer will seat your household. • Family units may sit together, however, you may be

sharing a pew with another household. Social distance will still be required between the households (6ft).

• Every other pew will be closed and marked to inform you that the pew cannot be used.

• There will be no seating in the narthex and no seat-ing outside.

MASS PROCEDURES • Masses will be conducted as you have seen on the

Live Stream with reduced volunteer lay ministers. There will be no Altar Servers, Lectors, EMHC.

• Please keep your face mask on for the duration of the Mass.

• There is to be no physical contact between households at the Sign of Peace or hand holding during the Lord's Prayer (Our Father).

• Baskets will not be passed during the offertory. You will be able to place your weekly gift in a basket before or after the Mass. Baskets will be located near the baptismal font and near the altar. We strongly encourage online giving.

COMMUNION PROCEDURES • Use of personal hand sanitizer before Communion is

strongly encouraged. • Cardinal DiNardo has mandated that communion

not be offered on the tongue under any circumstance for the time being.

• The precious blood will not be offered to the congregation.

DEPARTURE PROCEDURES • After the final blessing, parishioners must remain in

their pew. Clergy, staff, and volunteers will guide the departure.

• Pews will be dismissed in an orderly fashion starting in the rear of the church and then moving forward.

• You must exit your pew when prompted. Private prayer is not available after Sunday Masses to allow the church to be sanitized for the next Mass.

• You can drop your weekly offertory as you depart. • Please do not congregate outside but head directly to

your vehicle to allow the next Mass to start on time.

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