TRACES OF GRACE

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

A glance at these pictures puts our national debate on healthcare into some perspective. Here is Fr. Achilles Mayanja standing in front of the medical clinic that has been recently finished. Your generosity in the past has made this facility possible. Note that it has been named after our parish! But also notice that the building is empty of persons. To have a place to safely birth your child, to receive basic medical attention is Fr. Achilles goal. Now that the facility has been built, it needs to be stocked with medical supplies and equipment as well as a medical technician to care for those who come for help. Your willingness to share your resources will help Fr. Achilles to take another step in helping those in his community. Next weekend Fr. Achilles will appeal to us. I ask you to be open to his words this coming Sunday. Please be as generous as you can and help make this medical facility a true reality.

Together in Christ,

Fr. Steve Sallot
Pastor

A note from Fr. Achilles:
I am happy to forward you the outcome of the sacrifices and generous donation of St. Edward the Confessor. On behalf of my people kindly accept my sincere hearty gratitude to the entire Parish Community and all people of good will who have made this a success.

Peace to all.
Fr. Achilles Mayanja

Visit the Traces Of Grace Archive to read past announcements.

Serra Club of South Orange

Dear Parishoners and Friends,

SPECIAL EVENING PRESENTATION
Tje Serra Club of South Orange County is part of an International Organization devoted to praying for vocations under the banner of Blessed Junipero Serra. We are the fourth active club in Orange County.

Our July meeting will be held on Monday, July 19, 2010. it will be after Mass at 5:30pm. Our very special speaker will be Rev. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. Director of Biblical Education, Layola Institute for Spirituality. The topic for this special evening is: "Preisthood in the Bible".

Please call or email us if you are coming or you have any questions. We request an RSVP so we can plan for dinner:

Chris Mino, 218-1733, chrismino@cox.net.
Joe DeRitis, 716-6525, jderitis@cox.net.
$10.00 per person donation is requested which includes dinner and drinks.

We hope that you will be interested in joining Serra and serving our chuch in a very special way, "Helping to Increase Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life".

The Adoration Society Invites You...

To make a special commitment to come and spend one hour a month (or every other week) as a People of God on the 1st and/or 3rd Mondays of the month.

To come and worship our Eucharistic Lord in the Exposed Blessed Sacrament during our 24-hour Adoration. The Blessed Sacrament cannot be left unattended.

To pray at a consistent hour for Vocations to the Priesthood, Deaconate & Religious Life, and to pray for your Family and Peace in our world.

To a spiritual work full of faith, hope and love - contemplative prayer.

We especially need adorers for the following hours:
1st Mondays - 3:00 p.m., 12:00 midnight, and 1:00 a.m.
3rd Mondays - 2:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m., 12:00 midnight, 1:00 a.m. & 5:00 a.m.

To sign up for a prayer hour or for more information contact Deana Progar at dprogar@stedward.com, or call 949-525-7092.

Mastering the Mysteries of Love

St Edward the Confessor is proud to announce that "Mastering the Mysteries of Love", a proven skills training workshop, will be fostering the relationships of our newly engaged couples as they prepare for marriage. This class, which is always open to ALL COUPLES, will be hosted here beginning on Saturday, June 26 th , in Knight Hall! Please join us, we need couples at any stage to go through the program, spread the word, and potentially mentor newly engaged couples.

Mastering the Mysteries of Love (MML) is an updated version of the nationally-recognized "Relationship Enhancement" program. The Relationship Enhancement® (RE) Program is an internationally-renowned, highly effective skills based program that helps couples to give each other the Gift of Love by learning skills which make love comfortable, generous, healing, and joyful. Founded on values of honesty and compassion, it enables each partner to fully express what is most important, develop a genuine understanding of each other, resolve conflict, and build love. It consists of training in 10 relationship skills that enable couples to:
1. Speak in ways that will help your partner want to cooperate
2. Express understanding in ways that will make your partner feel understood
3. Discuss issues and conflicts in ways that lead to solutions you both can feel good about
4. Find and express the positives that are part of every conflict
5. Use conflict to grow closer
6. Work out the details of agreements so issues resolved today are lived out tomorrow and next month
7. Use skills to transform over time both your couple relationship and your relationships with children, co-workers, and friends.

 
The focus of this class is practicing these skills privately with your partner using issues from your own relationship; short homework and practice assignments are included. The result is deepened mutual understanding, healthy conflict resolution, and a stronger relationship!  This practical class is "male-friendly" and is beneficial for healthy couples looking to make their relationship better and also for couples experiencing difficulties. All couples can come - from seriously dating to those married for 50 years!

Who: All couples
When: Saturday, June 26, 8:30-5:00, plus 4 Mondays 6:30-9:00pm (6/28, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26)

Where: Knight Hall

Cost: $35/couple. Participant Book/Learning material provided. Refreshments and Lunch provided.

Contact: To register or learn more please contact Sylvia Palda, LMFT, at (949) 244-5781.

St. Edward the Confessor
Vacation Bible School

Swing into a Baobab Blast!

July 19th - July 23rd
9:00am - 12:00pm
Grades K-5

UPDATE:VBS is fast approaching. We are thankful for the huge interest that everyone has shown in our program. At this time, all spots are filled. All persons who signed up on Sunday May 16th have reserved a spot for VBS. We are closed to all new applications. The waitlist is also full at this time. If you are on the waitlist, you will be notified if spots become available.

IMPORTANT VBS UPDATES TO REMEMBER:Kick-off Mass is Sunday July 18th at the 5:30pm Mass. All participants will receive their camp T-shirt and other information on that date. Camp begins on Monday, July 19th and ends Friday, July 23rd. Camp hours run from 9am to 12 noon. Each child must have an emergency form on file (if needed these forms may be turned in the first day of camp).

Our closing ceremony Grand Finale will take place on Friday July 23rd at 7:00pm. The staff of VBS thanks everyone for their support.

Any questions please email cnaguilera@cox.net.

Weekly Parish Calendar

Monday July 19
8:45 a.m. Adoration in Church
9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School
9:30 a.m. KofC Gold Tournament
6:00 p.m. Serra Club, Knight Hall

Tuesday July 20
6:00 p.m. Blue Army, Church

Thursday July 21
8:45 a.m. Circle of Praise, Cry Room
12:45 p.m. Families of Nazareth Cry Room

Weekly Scripture Readings

Monday: Micah 6:1-4, 6-8; Matthew 12:38-42
Tuesday: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Matthew 12:46-50
Wednesday: Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10; Matthew 13:1-9
Thursday: Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; John 20:1-2, 11-18
Friday: Jeremiah 3:14-17; Matthew 13:18-23
Saturday: Jeremiah 7:1-11; Matthew 13: 24-30
Sunday: Genesis 18:20-32; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13

Surfin' Scripture
Come join us each week as we break open the Word and discuss the Gospel of the upcoming Sunday mass... right on the beach!

Tap into what the Word means to you. Enjoy morning fellowship with fruit, coffee, and donuts. Afterwards, take a walk, learn to surf/boogie board, or just enjoy the morning fellowship. All ages and denominations are welcome!

Every Saturday during Summer
Starting June 5, 2010
T-Street beach @ 7:30am

Map and information at www.surfinscripture.com or call Kevin Perkins at (949) 370-6924.

Servants of the Word
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Resolve to learn more about Sacred Scripture in 2010. A new Catholic Bible Study, First Corinthians, has started and runs through March 23, 2010. We'll learn about St. Paul's message to the Corinthians: the nature of grace, the Church as the Body of Christ, and the most powerful - the Eucharist! Join us for Mass at 8:15, followed by light fare, DVD lecture with Dr. Tim Gray, prayer, small group discussion, and fellowship. For more information, see the blue flyer in the Church information window.

Women of Wisdom
We have resumed meetings for the new year. We meet on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30am in Knight Hall.

See videos of Matthew Kelly, dynamic author of REDISCOVERING CATHOLICISM. He offers great insight into the heart’s quest for happiness and inspires us to be- come the best version of ourselves in all areas for our lives: This is open to all who want to attend these inspiring talks.

Women of Wisdom is committed to encouraging women of all ages to grow spiritually, emotionally, and in relationships. We explore our Christian lives in discussion and will use "7 Essentials for the Spiritual Journey", by Dolores R. Leckey, Executive Director with The National Conference of Catholic Bishops as our guide. The books will be available at the first meeting. Shirley Filadelfia is the facilitator and welcomes all who would like to join us.

St. Anne's Circle
SAC is the mothers' ministry at St. Edward. We would love to offer you fun, faith, and friendship with Catholic women called to the awesome role of MOM!

Are you a new mother or an experienced mom looking to connect with other Catholic moms? Our SAC activities are a great way to meet new moms, and everyone is welcome!

Mother's Program
Monthly meeting starting again in September in Knight Hall. Drop Ins welcome.

Looking for something to do with the kids mid-week? .... Well "Lazy Summer Park Days" are back!!!!Join SAC moms and their kids any or every Wednesday of the summer from 11am - 1pm, at Dana Crest Park ...Located on Josiah and Golden Lantern in Dana Point, and no restrooms, so bring a potty for the kiddos if you think they'll need one. Pack a lunch, bring some sand toys or bikes, and build some friendships. SAC moms are guaranteed to be there every week. Contact Ale Baker with any questions at (949) 690-7315 or alejandra.baker@gmail.com.

For more information about St. Anne's Circle (SAC), contact Christina (cheal@cox.net).

Have Questions?

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