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Catholic Daughters of the Americas

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Parish Pastoral Council

501 Cottage Street • Ashland, Ohio 44805

November 24, 2019 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST KING OF THE UNIVERSE

Saint Edward

of those around us.

St. Edward Parish Mission Statement

Offertory: Budget: $11, 500.00

November 10, 2019 In-Pew Collection

Online

Total

$ 10,135.00

$ 2,120.00

$ 12,225.00

St. Edward Parish November 24, 2019

Mass Schedule:

Monday, November 25 St. Catherine of Alex-

andria, Virgin & Martyr

7:35am: Rosary

8:00am: Mass: Anna Tomassi

(Ralph & Betty Jo Tomassi)

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Tuesday, November 26

7:35am: Rosary

8:00am: Mass: Dan Kliner ( Catherine, Kim,

George)

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Wednesday, November 27

1:15pm: Mass: (School)

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Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Day

8:35am: Rosary

9:00am: Mass: Larry Canlas (Etzwiler Family)

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Friday, November 29

7:35am: Rosary

8:00am: Mass: Dolores Hupfer (Funeral Choir)

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Saturday, November 30 St. Andrew, Apostle

4:30pm: Mass: Intention of Fr. Rod (Seven

Sisters Apostolate)

Sunday, December 1 1st Sunday of Advent

8:30am: Mass: Richard DeLellis (Daughter)

11:00: Mass: People of St. Edward

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November 30

Father Rod

Jesus said in reply, “Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks

to God?” Luke 17:17-18

Happy Thanksgiving this week! Though Thanksgiving Day is not spe-cifically a Catholic holy day, it certainly goes hand in hand with our life of faith. Spiritually speaking, we all know that gratitude is central to the Gospel message. Thanksgiving Day presents us with the per-fect opportunity to look at this particular aspect of our faith. We are called to be eternally and deeply grateful. How grateful to God are you? We all struggle in various ways with gratitude. It’s fair to say that we will never be grateful enough until we are perfected in Heav-en. But, for now, it’s important to look at gratitude and to try to let it increase in our souls. First, we will never be grateful unless we see clearly all that God has done for us. It’s so easy in life to focus in on all the struggles we face and, as a result, to get down, depressed, frustrated and even angry at times. What’s far more challenging is to look beyond the crosses and bur-dens we face each day to see the abundance of grace and mercy giv-en to us by our Lord. Unless we see that mercy and grace, we will struggle greatly with authentic gratitude. So on this Thanksgiving Day, reflect upon this simple question: Do I see all God has done for me? Do I see His abundance of mercy alive in my life? The Gospel passage above reveals that Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one of the ten returned in gratitude. Are you like one of the nine who failed in gratitude? If so, you most likely struggle with seeing all the true and abundant blessings from God. If you can humbly admit you struggle with total gratitude, you will have taken the first step to seeing more clearly and the first step to fostering the deeper gratitude you ought to have. Being grateful means you see the truth clearly. Be open to that truth and God will change your life as He fills you with joy!

A Gratitude Examen

Gratitude is one of the greatest spiritual practices. It opens our minds, calms our hearts, and rids bitterness of it’s power. The “examen” is a spiritu-al practice to reflect on how we have responded to God’s work in our lives. This Thanksgiving, consider your own reasons for thankfulness!

What Gifts have You given me?

How have I Received love from others?

How is grace at work in Aspects of my life story?

Do I Trust You to continue to bless me?

Where have I missed Your movements?

Have I used my Talents at the service of other?

Do I see a purpose for my life Underway?

How can I have the Discipline to thank You daily?

Help me give Everything back to You!

St. Edward, pray for us. Treu in Christus, faithfully in Christ, Fr. Rod

Event starts at 3:30 with Game time at 4:25

Bring your game face and your

appetite and enjoy a family night

of fun and food with us!

Pizza is provided.

Please bring a side dish or

desert, non-alcoholic beverage and a lawn chair.

Babysitting for ages 3+

VS

DECEMBER 1st Parish Activity Center

Tailgate Party & Chile Cookoff

Sponsors Still Needed

St. Edward Church has committed to sponsoring Abby Johnson to speak at the Ashland Pregnancy Center’s Annual Fundraiser and is looking for donors to offset the cost of bringing this incredible prolife advocate to our community. Please contact Fr. Rod or Max Watson if you are able to contribute. Abby Johnson is an American anti-abortion activist who previ-ously worked at Planned Parenthood as a clinic director, but re-signed in October 2009. She resigned after watching an abortion on ultrasound, Her memoir, Unplanned, was made into the 2019 movie of the same name. Thank you for prayerfully considering supporting this initia-tive!

S-T-R-E-T-C-H

Your Faith!

NEW DAY and TTME:

Wednesday Morning

7:30am

Parish Activity Center

Join us for prayer and fitness!

Have Questions? Please RSVP

by text or leave a message for

Cheri Kramer at 419-202-2944.

DECEMBER 2nd 6:30 - 8:00pm

Church Cleaning

The Christmas Giving Tree

Last year, because of your generosity, St. Ed-

ward Parish donated many items to Associat-

ed Charities for the children of the Ashland

community. These items included toys,

games, books, sports balls, hand crafted

items and toiletries. The Christmas Giving

Tree has become a St. Edward Parish and

Knights of Columbus Christmas season tradi-

tion. The Christmas Giving tree will be dis-

played at all Masses beginning on the Friday

after Thanksgiving. If you wish to partici-

pate, any and all gifts for infants through

teenagers are appreciated. If you are looking

for ideas, please take an ornament from the

tree. There will be a gift suggestion on the

reverse side. Please return the ornament and

your gift during the first two weekends in

December so that they may be distributed in

time for Christmas. The gifts should not be

wrapped. We thank you in advance for your

generosity.

The Knights of Columbus is open to all Catholic men. Knights participate in any of our charitable pro-

grams or you could help us find new ways to serve the Ashland area. Please consider joining us.

Contact: Gregg Reinmann at KofC3541@gmail.com

1st

DECEMBER 3rd 12:00am - 11:59pm

Giving Tuesday Please support St.

Edward School with your donation on that day by going to: www.wegivecatholic.org

High School Youth Group Meetings have begun! We are using the “REMIND” app to keep everyone updated.

Please check it...regularly! Contact Lisa M. Manges with questions:

Youth Parents News REMINDer…

youth@stedwardashland.org

Do you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or rel-ative who has been struggling with the loss of a

loved one, loneliness, cancer, a layoff, relocation, divorce, a spiritual crisis, recuperation, single

parenthood, or any of countless other life chal-lenges?

Our Stephen Ministers can provide them with the

focused care, encouragement, and support they need to make it through the crisis.

If you know of someone who is hurting, we can set them up to speak with one of our Stephen Leaders:

Ann Jacobs, Ray Jacobs, Len Leber. They can talk with you about how we can connect the person you know

with one of our Stephen Ministers. It’s a great way for you to show how much you care!

To arrange for speaking with a Stephen Leader, contact Ann Jacobs at 567-203-7494 or email: stephmin@stedwardashland.org

Do You Know Someone

Going through a Difficult

Time?

St. Vincent de Paul Society of

St. Edward Church

If you have furniture that you no longer need, such as: beds, lamps, tables, chairs, couches, and household items of all kinds, SVdP will collect the furniture to assist families in need. Beds are always needed. You could even donate to purchase a new basic complete bed available from the Cleveland dio-cese SVdP for an Ashland resident for $56.00.

You may reach St. Edward’s SVdP at this phone number: 419-281-1195.

Have you been looking for an opportunity to give back to the com-

munity right here at St. Edward?

Each Wednesday evening our Hunger Cen-ter provides a hot meal to over 40 people in the Activity Center. We would not be able to do provide this much needed ministry with-out the help of volunteers from our parish. If you are able to help one Wednesday a month either helping cook from 3 to 5 pm OR serve the meal and clean up from 5:15 to 6:30 pm.

Please contact Judy Klobutcher at 419-295-3964.

God of Abundant Mercy and Grace, we offer you our thanksgiving for all of the

blessings that you have bestowed upon us and our family this year.

We are grateful for your continued love and devotion to us, your children, and ask

you to bless our meal and our families as we honor and praise you this

Thanksgiving Day.

-Cheri Kramer

Holy Land Gifts will be here

November 30th & December 1st Following all Masses

Extraordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion

Readers &

Commentators

Altar Servers Greeters

4:30pm Jeanette Allton Mike Schafrath Sherri Schafrath

4:30pm ® Beth Gehrisch

© Nathan Schafrath

4:30pm Kristian Gehrisch Xavier Gehrisch

4:30pm Gregg & Kelly

Reinmann

8:30am Jim Schenkelberg

Leslie Schenkelberg Harvey Thomas

8:30am ® Micheal Donatini

© Paul Kauffman

8:30am Alexia Highman

Corey Schenkelberg

8:30am John & Marge

Halter

11:00am Camillia Bohrer Gerald Bohrer

Marilyn Schirmer

11:00am ® Denee

Scholotterer © Karl

Scholotterer

11:00am Ava Cline

Austin Stout

11:00am Len & Christine

Leber

Liturgical Ministries for Nov 30/ Dec 1

Hunger Center November 27, 2019

At Home: Deane Eggert/Phyllis Frey/Pat Geraci/ Katie Gipson/ Andy Grimm/Joe Kiliany/Ruth Shea/Dana Wheeler

Belmont Towers: Laura Hickey/Janine Pagano/ Bob & LaRue Valentine/Mia Preston/Halina Weidinger

Brethren Care: Joan Barrett/Joan Malaska/Ed Sterle

Bradford Place: Dottie Cassidy/Belle Ridenour

Brookwood Assisted Living: Mary Cooke/Ann Donatini/ Pat Lefever/Ceil Mikla

Crystal Care: Richard Barr

Good Shepherd: Butch Payne, Donald Newcome

Kingston: Betty Caucci/Roxie DeVault/Wilma Hedderman/Kathy Henrick/Jean McKay/Theresa Moffett/Bob Pence/Jim Valerio

Lutheran Village: Shirley Hickey

Martin House: Lawrence Barrick

Please Pray For:

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST KING OF THE UNIVERSE

Monday November 25

Mass: 8:00am

Tuesday November 26

Mass: 8:00am

Kara Eberling Calab Clinger

Kara Eberling Calab Clinger

Weekday Altar Servers

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursday through Sunday For more information,

Please contact Jeanette Allton at

419-289-7727

Adorners are needed for : Thursday: Midnight

Friday: 11:00pm & Midnight Saturday: 11:00am, 7:00pm,

11:00pm & Midnight

(2 Cor. 3:18) All of us , gazing with unveiled face on the glory of the Lord, are being trans-

formed into the same image from glory to glory, as from the Lord who is the Spirit.

Readings for the week of November 24, 2019

Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/Lk 21:1-4

Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/Dn 3:57, 58, 59, 60, 61 [59b]/Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Dn 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 [59b]/Lk 21:12-19

Thursday: Dn 6:12-28/Dn 3:68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 [59b]/Lk 21:20-28

Friday: Dn 7:2-14/Dn 3:75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81/Lk 21:29-33

Saturday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10 or Jn 6:63]/Mt 4:18-22

Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [1]/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44

3:00-5:00pm– Mary Ann Bilick, Kathie Cooper,

Julia Glasser, Mary Henikman, Judy Klobutcher

5:15-7:00pm-Lee & Sue Edson, Pat Edwards,

John & Nancy Hadam, John & Margaret Halter,

Bob Henikman, Jerry Klobutcher

The Parish Pastoral Council would like to wish everyone a safe

and blessed Thanksgiving

Reminder:

First Children's Choir practice starts December 1st following 11:00 Mass