Mass Schedule
SATURDAY SERVICES
Every Saturday 4PM
SUNDAY SERVICES
Every Sunday at 10:30AM
WEEKDAY MASSES
Tuesday - Thursday at 10AM
Friday at 7PM
(Please check bulletin for changes)
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays - 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Sundays – 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Wednesdays - 10:30 – 11:00 am
or by appointment
Our Pastor
Father James Fleming
Basilica Livestream
Mass at the Basilica is live streamed each morning at 9:00 am at http://www.thebasilica.net/.
Adoration at Basilica from 11-12 each day
Also Visit The Basilica Church
From The Archdiocese
Pastoral Letter from the CCCB on Debt Forgiveness in the Jubilee Year 2025
Spiritual Reading List
Available on the Faith Formation Page
From The Vatican
Pope Leo XIV
The Relic of Saint
Carlo Acutis
Events and
Announcements
OCTOBER IS MISSIONARY MONTH
This is a time we are asked to pray in a special way for all missionaries around the world, who are striving to make Jesus known.
OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY
The parish office will be closed Monday, October 13th in observance of Thanksgiving Day, it will reopen 8:30am Tuesday, October 14th.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – October 19th
This is a worldwide celebration of and collection for the Missionary Church. This year’s theme is “Missionaries of Hope among all Peoples”. The funds raised go to support rural health clinics, renovate chapels and rectories, build new churches and provide for the daily needs of missionaries and catechists. Please pray for all missionaries and donate generously on Mission Sunday.
NEWS FROM THE CCCB
Last year the CCCB released a Pastoral Letter on Family Catechesis. A copy of this letter can be found on our Archdiocesan website (www.rcsj.org) and over the next four weeks we will be highlighting a series of video reflections on this document.
Pope Leo signed his first Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4, 2025. It is scheduled to be released at the Vatican's Press Office on October 9. A copy of this can be found on our Archdiocesan website: www.rcsj.org
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE FOOD DRIVE
St. Thomas of Villanova CWL will be collecting food for the CBS/Paradise Community Food Bank. Any food items will be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off in the box located at the entrance of the church beginning September 27th to October 19th. Thanks in advance.
K of C Blessed Trinity Council # 6792 is selling a K of C State ticket
Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Those interested in purchasing tickets can contact Jim Woodrow, G.K. at 709-773-0010 or Len Furlong 709- 834-3842. 1st prize $5,000.00, 2nd $1,000.00 & 3rd $500.00.
TWO DAY RETREAT WITH FR. MARK CHERRY OF SACRED HEART EVANGELIZATION & HEALING MINISTRY - THEME – THY KINGDOM COME.
October 24 – 25th at Our Lady Queen of Families, Mt. Pearl.
Fr. Mark Cherry will be giving 4 dynamic teachings. There will be celebration of Holy Mass, Praise & Worship, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Ethronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Healing prayer ministry, empowerment in the Holy Spirit. Coffee, refreshments & lunch will be provided on Saturday.
Registration fee - $55, early bird special $45 until October 3rd.
For more information contact Suzanne Rowe – 709-727-5809
33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY RETREAT
St. Edward’s Parish is offering Stage One of the Hearts Afire Program, 33 Days to Morning Glory retreat beginning Saturday, November 1, to December 6, 2025. The group will meet once per week on Saturday from 10:30am to 12:00 noon. This is a parish-based program from the Marion Fathers of the Immaculate Conception that will include readings, a video, and group discussion. 33 Days to Morning Glory prepares for consecration to Jesus through Mary, and the Consecration will take place on Dec. 8th the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
To register contact the parish office (709) 834-9481 or
Marguerite Greene (709) 773-1237.
ST. EDWARD’S PARISH FALL FAIR
Sunday, November 16th, 1:30 to 5:00 pm at St. Edward's Parish Hall.
Many Events: Goods Spin Wheel, Crafts, Baked Goods, Cake Auction, Bottle Table, Children's Games of Chance, Cake Walk, Ladies Purse and Jewelry table, 50/50 Tickets and Canteen.
There will be a Door Prize.
Donations needed for the Goods Spin Wheel -value $20 to $25. Cakes for the Cake Auction and Cake Walk. Bottles for the Bottle Table.
Volunteers are needed to help with booths and events. Please add your name to the volunteer list available at weekend Masses.
Please come out and support your Parish
ARE YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?
If so, please contact the Parish Office or speak with Fr. Fleming. We will begin a program for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) at St. Edward’s Parish this Fall. RCIA is a program of formation for adults who wish to be baptized into the Catholic Church or received into the Church from another Christian denomination. The program will involve a weekly meeting and run from approximately October–early April. This program will also be open to adults who were baptized Catholic but never received Confirmation.
St. Edward's Parish Lending Library
Located in the “Quiet Room” with instructions for use in the Room. If you wish to contribute to the library, please speak with the Pastor.
Electronic Fund Transfer
are once again being accepted by the parish, though automatic deposit is not yet available – donations can be emailed to
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