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St. Edward Catholic Church 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time l August 30, 2020 4350 W. Sunnyside Ave Chicago, IL 60630 St. Edward Catholic Church August 30, 2020 Page 1

Ramblings of a Parish Priest : Check out more at www.frdominic.com Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Fear is a common feeling I’ve noticed coming up in conversation these past few months. Fear about the pandemic, fear of sharing opinions, fear of losing income, fear of being judged, fear of the government, and the list goes on. Obviously, fear is not always a bad thing. Healthy amounts of fear keep us safe from hurting ourselves or others. We should be afraid of COVID-19 since it can do harm to our bodies, even kill us. We should be afraid when the government gets too “flexible” with the constitution and begins taking our rites away. It’s perfectly normal to be fearful of others and animals who can hurt us more than we can hurt them. It’s a gift of the Holy Spirit to fear the Lord. Fear plays an important role in our lives when it’s tempered with the virtues of courage and prudence. When we think of the virtue of courage, we can instantly think of various heroes (real and fictional) and the courage they display. From Batman to Mother Theresa, we can think of many examples of courageous people. Courage helps to temper our fears. Fear of COVID-19 is good because it will keep our health and safety, as well as the health and safety of others, on the front of our minds. However, too much fear leaves us prisoners in our own homes and prisoners to fear. Having courage to leave the house for the grocery store, to meet friends at the park, go out for dinner, etc. helps to not make us prisoners to our fear. Prudence is the other important virtue, because it forces us to use our intellect/reason for an appropriate response to our fear and courage. Am I afraid of getting COVID-19? Yes. Does my courage get me out of the rectory and living my life? Yes. How do I balance the two? Prudence. Too much fear makes me a prisoner and takes away my freedom: I stay in the rectory at all times, I allow myself and those around me zero flexibility on the CDC recommended guidelines, 22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time my anxiety continues to climb, etc. At the same time, too much courage makes me dangerous to myself and others: I don’t ever wear my mask, I refuse to use hand sanitizer, I won’t change my personal hygiene routine, etc. Prudence helps to balance out our fears and courage. I have courage to leave my home, but I always have my mask on. When I see family and close friends, I’m able to give them a hug or shake their hand because I have hand sanitizer on me. Prudence allows me to be safe and live my life. Prudence is a tremendous virtue that helps in all aspects of our lives. Prudence is especially helpful when in conversations with others. Three great prudent questions to ask before talking are: Does this need to be said? Does this need to be said by me? Does this need to be said by me right now? Until we answer “yes” to each of those three questions, it’s better not to say what we want to say. Prudence has helped me on many occasions, especially social media. Fear is real and it’s a good feeling to be aware of within ourselves. Courage is a great virtue and should be lauded by those who exercise it. Both fear and courage help us to stay balanced; however, it’s the virtue of prudence that ultimately keeps us balanced, in check, and healthy. It should be noted that practicing prudence involves an active intellect and rational mind. Those who live in ignorance will find it very difficult to practice the virtue of prudence. Just an FYI. In Christ, August 30, 2020 Page 2

Family Faith Formation 2020-2021 Registration (First Session September 8th) Family Faith Formation registration is now open. Returning families, please contact Fr. Dom or Sue in the rectory office to update your information. New families can register online at our parish website, www.stedparish.org. Look for the “Education” tab under “More” and click Family Faith Formation. This is the required formation program for children looking to receive a Sacrament at St. Edward who are not enrolled in St. Edward School. Children must receive a minimum of two consecutive years of formation before receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Thinking of becoming Catholic? Are you Catholic, but haven’t received the Sacrament of Confirmation? What about your First Holy Communion? Do you want to know about the Catholic Church and our faith? We are starting up a new year of RCIA Classes! RCIA stands for “Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults” which is how adults either become Catholic or complete their Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion. Classes will be held on Tuesday nights (generally every other Tuesday) starting October 13 and ending April 27. As of now, we plan to meet in person; however, we will be ready to go online if necessary. To sign up and for more information, contact Fr. Dom at his email: frclemente@stedparish.org. Catholic Charities Collection Today Give to Change Lives Our neighbors across Chicagoland who live in poverty have been especially burdened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since it has started, Catholic Charities has been there for them answering the most urgent requests. Please give to the Catholic Charities collection this Sunday to feed, comfort, shelter, and care for the most vulnerable among us and to connect them to Catholic Charities’ network of services that will guide them as they work through extraordinary challenges. Learn more or make a gift at www.catholiccharities.net. St. Edward Catholic Church REMINDER Daily Mass Time Change Beginning Tuesday, September 1st, the daily Mass time will be 8:30 am so that our students can attend Holy Mass. The students schedule for attending Holy Mass will be: Monday – First Grade through Fourth Grade Tuesday - Fifth and Sixth Grades and Kindergarten Wednesday - Seventh and Eighth Grades and Kindergarten August 30, 2020 Page 3

PRO-LIFE FOOD DRIVE Next weekend is the monthly food drive for St. Thomas of Canterbury Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, paper products and personal hygiene items to the vestibule before or after Mass. Also, they need usable masks, bottled water and plastic sandwich bags. The packaging must be intact and wiped down before being to brought into the church. Thank you for helping those in need. Parish office 4350 W. Sunnyside Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 (773) 545-6496 Mon.- Fri. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat. & Sun. By Appointment Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass The Golden Wedding Anniversary Eucharistic Adoration Friday, September 4 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the guidelines for safe worship, we cannot host all day Eucharistic Adoration. Instead, we are offering two Holy Hours for you to attend. Each Holy Hour will end with Benediction. Please plan to join us at either one of the following times: 9:00 - 10:00 am 7:00 - 8:00 pm Theology & Cigars Tuesday, September 1 Theology & Cigars is resuming its monthly sessions. We are meeting on Tuesday, September 1, at 8:00 p.m. in Unity Hall. Our sessions are COVID compliant! This month's topic is: “Mass Confusion: What Now for our Sunday Obligation?” All men of the parish welcome. “No experience necessary!” 22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time Mass that was scheduled to be celebrated on Sunday, September 13, 2020, will need to be cancelled to better ensure the health and safety of all involved during this COVID-19 pandemic. Know that we truly regret the cancellation of this celebration, as the commitment of 50 years of marriage is not only a significant and heartfelt milestone for the couples and their families, but for us as a Church. While it is not possible for an in person celebration this year, we cannot overlook the deep need to honor them in their commitment to the Sacrament of Marriage. We’ve asked each parish to still gather information regarding who the Jubilarians are as well as their email and physical mailing addresses, so please contact your parish office. Cardinal Cupich will be recording a video of congratulations that will be distributed to the Jubilarians via email. In addition, the Office of Lifelong Formation will issue a certificate in honor of the Jubilarians to be sent to their physical home address. It is our hope to be able to celebrate the 2020 Jubilarians during the 2021 Golden Wedding Mass. More information on this celebration will be provided as it becomes available. Pastor Fr. Dominic M. Clemente, Jr. FrClemente@stedparish.org Retired & In Residence Fr. James P. McIlhone Fr. Joseph C. Taylor Fr. James Kehoe Pastor Emeritus Fr. Michael J. Cronin Communications/Development Margaret Hemma Margaret@stedparish.org Director of Music Ministry Richard Schwegel Richard@stedparish.org Parish Secretary Suzanne Rissetto SueRisssetto@stedparish.org Bookkeeper Donna Borman Business Office@stedparish.org On-Line Website: www.stedparish.org Facebook: @StEdParish Instagram: @StEdParish School (773) 736-9133 4343 W. Sunnyside Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 Sara Lasica, Principal principal@stedwardschool.com Cathy McGill, Secretary office@stedwardschool.com August 30, 2020 Page 4

And those serving our country: Pray for the sick of our parish family: Saturday, August 29 Vigil: 22nd Sunday in OT 4:30PM †Milo Kukita Sunday, August 30 22nd Sunday in OT 8:00AM †Joan Telkes †Patricia Klbecka †Nancy Hummel 10:30AM Joseph & Victoria Sadofsky Monday, August 31 8:15AM †Peter DeGiuseppi Tuesday, September 1 8:30AM Roger Africa Mary Lou Agronomoff Nathan Devan Arceo Mary Anne Asakura Terry Dougan William Finkenstadt Fr. Erwin Friedl, Henry Hammersten Agnes Keresztes Elizabeth Rose Lyuksemburg Gloria Mercado Burton Newman Richard Pasierbowicz Margaret Pitts Juan Hernandez Collin John Jones 1st Lt. Randall Kester Craig Lensegrav, Ryan C. Loy Daniel McCright Joselito R. Mercado Shane Murray Sean Mayerbock Sean O’Connor Gretel Ypil, Odon Matthew Olker Danny Oresky, Gavin Sustek SFC Edward Swartz Danielle Ulrich Rachel Vega Brian West †Dominick Clemente PRAYER FOR “RENEW MY CHURCH” All Souls Wednesday, September 2 8:30AM †Eva Martin Thursday, September 3 Saint Gregory the Great 8:30AM †Anastacia Santos Friday, September 4 8:30M †Kate & Ben Olson Saturday, September 5 Vigil: 23rd Sunday in OT 8:30AM †James Dolan 4:30PM †Frances Krull Sadofsky family Sunday, September 6 23nd Sunday in OT 8:00AM †Sr. Veneranda †Peter Madick St. Edward Catholic Church Lord Jesus, you speak to us today, as You spoke to holy men and women who have gone before us. In every age and in our own time, You call to us and say, “Renew My Church.” Pour out the gift of your Holy Spirit upon us, and so enable us to hear You clearly to listen to each other attentively to imagine our future boldly to discern your direction wisely to persevere in Your holy will courageously to stay together in charity to surrender our own plans readily to embrace the greater good to hand on your gifts to future generations. May we remain in the holy company of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the apostles, and all the saints. May their example and presence inspire us with patient confidence in the work of your grace. We ask this of You who live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen August 30, 2020 Page 5