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THE CONFESSORTHE CONFESSORTHE CONFESSOR A Publication of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church

VOLUME 30, NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY 2020 www.steddy.org

New student application is OPEN for the 2020-2021

academic year. These applications will be considered in

accordance with the archdiocesan admissions priorities

and the order in which the applications are received.

Please contact the school office for application

procedures. Acceptance decisions will be made as soon

as possible in February.

St. Edward has an excellent SACS-CASI-approved and

state-approved elementary program for Pre-K3 through

7th grade, as well as a state-licensed Early Childhood

Daycare for Pre-K1 and Pre-K2.

Staffed by the Sisters of the Living Word, the Daughters

of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, and certified lay

teachers, the school is a past recipient of the U.S.

Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon

School of Excellence Award and the No Child Left

Behind Award. Standardized test scores regularly

indicate that our students score above local and national

percentiles. Students also are successful at being admitted

to highly-competitive Catholic high schools.

The school has widespread technology, a science lab,

and a closed-circuit television system used by students to

present daily announcements. Students enjoy vocal and

instrumental music, art, foreign language, health and

physical education, and a wide range of sports and

extracurricular growth opportunities.

The school offers extended care (7 a.m. until 6 p.m.)

and many opportunities for parental involvement.

Documentation needed to apply: birth certificate,

baptismal certificate (if Catholic), social security card,

health record, and (for those entering KN-7th) a current

report card. Tuition and Fees are available at

steddyschool.com.

St. Edward the Confessor School

2020-2021 School Registration

SUPER BOWL LIV PANCAKE BREAKFAST

STEAM is hosting a Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon in the

school cafeteria: $6 per person (adult or child) if paid in

advance; $8 per person at the door. This all-you-can-eat

meal features pancakes, sausage, milk, coffee and orange

juice. Register and pay at www.STEAMevents.org.

Join us in experiencing the unconditional love Christ

has for us! No Greater Love, a five-part Bible study

presented on DVD, is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals

Christ’s amazing love. Best-selling author Dr. Edward Sri

will guide us through the last hours of Christ’s life. Every

step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic

expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context

shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death.

Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of

God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you—

grow closer to Jesus than you ever have before.

This study will take place in the Parish Center. Choose

the day and time as follows:

Mondays - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

March 9th through April 6th Register online at: https://study.ascensionpress.com/

studies/44067/registrations/new

Tuesdays - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

March 10th through April 7th Register online at: https://study.ascensionpress.com/

studies/44068/registrations/new

Please purchase the No Greater Love Study Pack

(includes Book and Study Workbook) which corresponds

to this study. Please note, the registration deadline is

Monday, February 17th. If you have any questions and/or if you prefer to pay by

cash or check and have us register for you, contact Trevor

Huster at 888-0703 or by email at thuster@steddy.org.

The cost is $30.

Parish

Bible

Study Register by

February 17

St. Edward Lenten Mission

March 2-4

Mark your calendars now to join us next month for our

Lenten Mission on March 2-4 presented by Fr. Sidney

Speaks. Look for flyers on the tables in back of church for

all the details.

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Archdiocese To Celebrate

Golden Wedding Anniversaries The annual Archdiocesan Golden Wedding

Anniversary celebration will be held at 3 p.m. on

Sunday, June 7, at St. Philip Neri Church. Couples

from parishes across the Archdiocese who are marking

their 50th anniversary this year are invited to participate.

So that certificates can be prepared and seating

arrangements made, our parishioners should register at

St. Edward for this event no later than Friday, March 6.

To sign up, stop by the Parish Center or call 888-0703.

World Marriage Day

St. Edward’s Marriage Enrichment Ministry will celebrate World Marriage Day at the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 9. We will recognize and honor:

♦The longest married couple ♦The newest married couple ♦Couples married 50+ years

Join us at Mass as we celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony. Couples who have been married for 50 years or more are asked to inform an usher of their presence at the beginning of Mass as we will have reserved seating for them.

Candlemas Day On Sunday, February 2, the Church celebrates the

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. In the Gospel

reading for the day, Simeon called Jesus “a light for all

the nations”. As such, this feast has been long known as

Candlemas Day, a feast of lights. Blessed candles will

be available at all weekend Masses on February 1-2.

Who is King?

Very shortly, in our area, we will be inundated with

the call to “Let the good times roll!” Parades, King

Cakes, and all kinds of throws clamor loudly,

culminating on Mardi Gras Day. It is much like the

season of our lives, with the urge to “go, see and do

more!”, “get more stuff” that we think we need, and

even the lure of achieving the “joy and happiness” we

think others have. But sometimes we may find that we

are wearing a mask and underneath all that life throws

at us, we can feel very lonely, restless or unfulfilled. As

Mardi Gras season builds up, but soon will end, so too

will our lives on this earth.

A question for us to ponder and answer is, “Who is

King in our lives?” Who, or what rules our time? Even

better than the joy many find in this season of

celebration, we are invited to do more than search for

the baby in the King Cake. You and I are urged to “cut

into” the activities of our busy lives to find Jesus, who

dwells with us! In the quiet and stillness of the

Adoration Chapel, we can always find Him! Jesus

came not only to dwell in a humble stable, but He

dwells under the humble appearance of bread in the

Blessed Sacrament. You are invited to honor Jesus as

King with your praise and adoration. More valuable

than the glittery trinkets this world can give, He offers

real treasures of grace and peace. Take off your mask

and allow His gaze of the greatest love to fill your

restless heart.

The Adoration Chapel is open on Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. We

are looking for additional committed adorers on

Fridays at 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Please call Sheila

Butler at 889-0334.

Outdoor Way of the Cross Everyone is invited to our Outdoor Way of

the Cross on Saturday, February 29 at

11 a.m. on the church and school grounds.

Among all gathered, those wishing to

participate in carrying the full-size cross will

take turns between the stations with everyone stopping

to meditate briefly at each one, concluding with the

implanting of the cross in front of church.

Feast of St. Blase

The Feast of St. Blase is celebrated on

Monday, February 3. Blase was a bishop

martyred in the early 4th century and has

long been associated with healing of

ailments of the throat. We will have a

blessing of the throats at all weekend

Masses on February 1-2, as well as at the

7 am. and 6 p.m. Masses on Monday, February 3.

Sisters of the Living Word

Day at the Races Finale Join Sr. Julia, Sr. Elizabeth and the Sisters of the

Living Word for the final Day at the Races at the New

Orleans Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 29,

from Noon until 5 p.m. All proceeds benefit the

Sisters and their ministries. The cost of $60 per person

includes fairgrounds admission, a lunch buffet, raffles,

door prizes and fun with friends. Flyers are available

on the tables in back of church.

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Our February Mardi Gras themed luncheon/meeting

will be on Thursday, February 20, at East Jefferson

General Hospital-Conference Room E-3. (located on

the first floor). Entree choices will be Fish or Meatloaf.

Cost is $20.00. Doors open at 11 a.m. for socialization

with lunch being served at noon. Reservations must be

made by Friday, February 14, and mailed to Evelyn

Hudson, 1109 Carnation Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001

(887–2760). Membership dues are $15 per person per

year. Dues will be collected at the February meeting or

may be mailed to Fran Vallelungo, 5308 Caryota Dr.,

Metairie, LA. 70003.

If you wish to join us for some fun and fellowship,

contact Jay Vallelungo at 504-885-8006 for membership

information.

HILLTOPPERS NEWS

The Ladies Council’s February General Meeting

will be held on Wednesday, February 12, in the

cafeteria beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Our World's Finest Chocolate

fundraiser kicks off on Monday,

February 3 and runs through

Friday, February 21. This is a great

opportunity to stock up on all your

Easter candy!

The Mardi Gras dress down day will be on Friday,

February 21. Have a fun and safe Mardi Gras!

LADIES COUNCIL NEWS

CYO NEWS CYO has Krispy Kreme cards for

sale for $15 each (available at the

Parish Center). These fundraising cards

are good for 10 free dozen original

glazed doughnuts (buy one dozen and get one dozen free).

Please note that our February Social has been cancelled. Have a safe and happy Mardi Gras!

Our next general membership meeting will be held

on Wednesday, February 5 in the school cafeteria.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at

7:30 p.m. As always, dinner will follow the meeting.

Join us and learn more about the St. Edward

Association of Men!

STEAM is hosting a Super Bowl Pancake

Breakfast on Sunday, February 2, from

8 a.m. to 12 Noon in the cafeteria. See all the

details on page 1. Go online at

STEAMevents.org to pay in advance.

Additional upcoming events include our Lenten Fish

Fries on March 6 and March 20 as well as our annual

Crawfish Cook-off on May 2.

Find us on Facebook to get the latest information on

upcoming events. The STEAM Facebook page is listed

as “St Edward Association of Men—STEAM”. Find us

and don’t forget to hit like to follow.

STEAM NEWS

Join us as our Pre-Kindergarten

and Kindergarten classes present

their annual Mardi Gras parade

on February 21. Come out and see their creative floats

and catch some throws from these eager marchers. The

parade begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 21, in the

parking lot (no cars will be allowed in the parking lot).

Happy Mardi Gras!

Krewe of

St. Edward

Mark your calendars for the 9th annual St. Edward the

Confessor Auction and Gala on Saturday, March 28.

This celebration will be held at The Ridgeway, 2431

Metairie Road, where we will enjoy music, as well as a

buffet dinner, open bar, silent and live auctions, raffles,

dancing, and more! Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Gala

admission is $55 per person ($65 at the door if still

available).

We are currently seeking board sponsors as well as

auction items for the silent and live auctions. Auction

items needed include gift cards, merchandise or services,

as well as high ticket items such as hotel

accommodations, airfare, sports memorabilia and

weekend stays at condos or camps. For specific details,

look for ticket/donation/sponsor forms on the tables in

back of church or download them from our

website, www.steddy.org.

We are looking for more volunteers to bring in creative

ideas and suggestions. All parishioners and school parents

are welcome! If you’d like to assist us, please contact

Tiffany Matherne at tdmatherne@gmail.com or Vera

Linn DeLuca at veralinn29@aol.com.

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St. Edward the Confessor Church

4921 West Metairie Avenue

Metairie, LA 70001

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SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY

GENERAL PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Gerald L. Seiler, Jr.

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Kevin T. DeLerno

Deacons: Steven J. Koehler

Timothy G. Meaut

School Principal: Dr. Thomas E. Becker, Jr.

Director of Religious Ed.: Trevor D. Huster

ADDRESSES , TELEPHONES AND E-MAIL

Parish Office: 4921 West Metairie Ave.

Metairie, LA 70001-4466

(504) 888-0703; (504) 455-5443 FAX

E-mail: stedward@steddy.org

Parish Website: www.steddy.org

School: 4901 West Metairie Ave.

Metairie, LA 70001-4496

(504) 888-6353; (504) 456-0960 FAX

E-mail: stedschool@steddy.org

School website: www.steddyschool.com

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Vigil (Saturdays) at 4 p.m.

Sundays at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 noon and 4:30 p.m.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Mondays through Fridays at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.

Holy Days of Obligation follow special schedules. See weekly bulle-

tin.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturdays at 2:30 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at

5 p.m., and by appointment.

THE CONFESSOR

The deadline is 9 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. Send

information to Joanna Whitcomb (jwhitcomb@steddy.org).

Sacred Heart Home Enthronement

Jesus promised that He would establish peace in

families and bless every home in which an image of His

Heart is exposed and honored. It requires no more

commitment than faithfulness to our Baptismal Promises,

but it deepens our relationship with Christ. If we sanctify

the family through the Sacred Heart, we will sanctify all

of society.

Promises of Jesus for souls devoted to His Sacred

Heart:

Second Promise: I will establish peace in their

families.

For more information on enthroning your home to the

Sacred Heart of Jesus, contact Yvette Fouchi at 874-9225.

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION

Developing Baby - MONTH ONE

Your spiritually adopted baby has been quite active over

the past month. Already your baby is 10,000 times bigger

than at conception. Your baby has developed the

foundations of his/her brain, spinal cord, and nervous

system by the 20th day. Her heart began to beat on the

21st day. Her heart is pumping blood through her own

circulatory system and the blood type can be different

from her mother’s. Your baby is most vulnerable during

the next month of being aborted. Pray that the Lord of

Life might move the heart of her mother to give her the

most precious gift of all - - the gift of life.

Come be blessed with the following spiritual and

corporal works of mercy! On Friday, February 7, St. Edward the Confessor

Parish will honor St. Josephine Bakhita, the patron saint

of human trafficking victims by praying for victims,

survivors, and perpetrators of this modern-day slavery.

The prayer service schedule will be as follows:

5 - 6 p.m. Confessions

5:30 - 6 p.m. Human Trafficking Rosary

6 - 6:30 p.m. Mass

6:45 p.m. Human Trafficking Prayer Service

Immediately following the prayer service, a Talk

will be given by Beth Salcedo, Director of Free

Indeed, a safe house for girls aged 12 - 17 who

have been sex-trafficked.

A Donation Drive to benefit safe houses for

human trafficking survivors will be held in

conjunction with the prayer service. Attendees are

invited to bring: Gift cards to Rouses, Target and

Walmart, toiletries, and household cleaning products.

Ash Wednesday—February 26 Ashes will be distributed during Masses

at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

and during Prayer Services

at 12 noon and 7:30 p.m.

Stations of the Cross Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m. (school)

Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

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