ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR

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Mass & Confession Times

Weekend Masses

Saturday | 4:00 pm (Also Livestreamed)

Sunday | 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am

1st & 3rd Saturday | 6:00 pm (Spanish)

Daily Masses

Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat | 9:00 a.m.

(in Church)

PLEASE NOTE: Monday & Thursday Morning Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's, Crescent

Reconciliation

Saturday: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

or by appointment

(in Parlor)

Live Streaming Mass

Can't make it to a service? Watch mass live or watch our most recent services on Youtube.

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Worship Aid

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bereavement Support Group

Wednesdays Beginning October 1st

A bereavement support group for anyone who is mourning the death of a loved one will begin meeting at St. Edward's the week of October 1st at 6:30 PM.

The group will meet for 8 consecutive weeks. If you are interested in attending, need more information, or know of someone

who might benefit from participating in the group, please contact Dan Peyron at dan.peyron@live.com or 518-330-5623.

More Information

Travel-Sized Gifts For The Elderly

Collecting 10/4 - 11/14

Our first graders will be packing Personal Care bags for the elderly. These will be distributed through agencies around the area for Christmas.

We will be collecting new, unopened travel-sized personal care items from October 4th through November 14th.

We are in need of:

Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner
Lotion
Deodorant
Toothpaste & Mouthwash
Kleenex
Chapstick

There will be bins in the atrium for these items. Please place the items in the appropriate bins. Thank you for your continued support!

Embracing The Great Commission

Friday, October 17th, 9 AM - 4 PM

Embracing the Great Commission

Register to attend Augustine Institute's Embracing the Great Commission: A Day of Formation for Parish Catechetical and Ministry Leaders, on October 17th at St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park. All parish catechetical, faith formation, and ministry leaders are welcome to this day of formation that will help you fulfill the Great Commission.

Diocesan Unleashing Love Women's Conference

Saturday, October 18th, 8 AM - 4 PM

The Unleashing Love Women’s Conference empowers women to open their hearts to God’s love. The day includes Mass, Reconciliation, Rosary/Adoration, small group connections, and keynote speakers Sr. Susan Zemgulis, OP, and Danielle Bean.

Saturday, 10/18, 8 am - 4 pm, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Clifton Park.

Early registration: $40 pp until October 6^th, regular registration: $45 pp October 6^th -17^th, day of registration $50 pp. College-age & younger women are FREE, but need to register.

Register at https://www.rcda.org/UnleashingLove. For more information, please contact Tom Cronin at Thomas.Cronin@rcda.org.

Boscov's Friends Helping Friends

October 22nd

This year’s Boscov’s fundraiser for the K of C will be held on Wednesday, 10/22 at Boscov’s from 8 AM - 11 PM. Coupons for up to 25% off on certain items will be sold for five dollars at all Masses the weekends of October 11-12 & October 18-19. What a great way to begin your Christmas shopping! Thank you for your continued support of this popular fundraiser!

Winter Coat Drive

Until October 19th.

We are collecting new and gently used adult and kid-size winter coats. Items may be placed in the atrium until October 19th.

Indoor Trunk-Or-Treat

Sunday, October 26th, 12 - 2 PM

All are invited to join us on Sunday, 10/26 from 12 - 2 PM for some safe & fun trick-or-treating in our social hall! Featuring an "unhaunted house" led by our Youth Ministry Team.

If you would like to reserve a table to decorate, please call Bonnie at 518-371-7372, ext. 221.

Memorial Service For The Deceased

Sunday, November 2nd, 6 PM

Please join us on Sunday, November 2 nd at 6 PM in the Church for

an Evening of Remembrance. We invite all families and friends to come together to honor our loved ones, with music, readings, and a time for reflection. If you have experienced the death of a family

member this year, please contact Mary Ann at 518-371- 7372 ext. 224 so we can remember your loved one during the service.

Our Tree of Remembrance has been placed outside under the portico and will shine every evening beginning at sunset and remain lit throughout the night during the month of November. The tree is a

sign that we will always remember and celebrate all those who have gone before us.

Start Your Fridays Right With The KOC Breakfast – All Are Welcome!

9:30am • Every Friday

Join us each Friday morning after morning Mass for the best breakfast in town! Our menu changes weekly and the cost is only $3 per person!

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Reconciliation can be a difficult, but rewarding process! We can help you break the chains! We offer Reconciliation as follows: Every Saturday from 2:30 pm, ending promptly at 3:30 pm. The first Friday of each month at 7 pm. By appointment - call the parish office at 518-371-7372.

Happy Columbus Day! Today we remember the courage and curiosity that led Christopher Columbus to set sail into the unknown. His journey reminds us of the spirit of discovery that continues to shape our world — to explore, to learn, and to seek new horizons. May we approach each new day with that same faith and sense of adventure! 🌍✨

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚 As people of faith, we are reminded that every person is created in the image and likeness of God - mind, body, and soul. Caring for our mental health is a sacred act of honoring that gift, and our mental health is just as important as our physical health. If you are struggling, know this: YOU ARE NOT ALONE! God walks with you through every valley, and His love never wavers. The Church is a place of refuge and compassion, where we are called to lift one another up in prayer, patience, and understanding. YOU are loved, and WE are here for YOU! Let us reach out today - to a friend, a neighbor, or even to ourselves - with kindness. A simple word, a listening ear, or a prayer can be the light someone needs. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with mental health or substance abuse, please direct them to the 988 suicide & crisis support line. This is a 24/7 service that is free. You can call or text to speak with someone who can help and provide valuable local resources. "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 💛

There's only one who can wash away our sins and replace them with love.❤️‍🩹

This event is at St. Mary's of the Assumption, 5 Sixth Ave, Waterford. Tickets are $18 and can be ordered from theatre.sage.edu. Purchasing tickets ahead of time is highly recommended as tickets at the door will be limited.

There will be an opening session/overview of OCIA, this Sunday, 10/12, immediately following the 11 AM Mass in classroom 3/5. All paperwork will be available for completion at this time. OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (formerly RCIA), is a Catholic Church process for adults to learn about and become part of the Catholic faith through study, prayer, community life, and the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. The process, which begins with the phase of inquiry and continues through spiritual growth, culminates in the sacraments received during the Easter Vigil. It serves both unbaptized adults and baptized Christians (Catholic or other faiths) seeking to receive the sacraments of the Church.

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TRUNK-OR-TREAT!! We invite all children to join us on Sunday, 10/26 from 12 - 2 PM for some safe and fun trick-or-treating. Grown-ups, join in the fun by decorating a table and handing out candy in the social hall. Can’t participate and still want to support trunk-or-treat? Donations of candy are greatly appreciated. Please drop donations off at the parish office. To register for this event, please visit the parish website or contact Bonnie at 518-371-7372, ext. 221. ALL are welcome!!!

Do you have photos from the Blessing of the Animals this past Saturday that you would like to share? Email kim.parker@stedwardsny.org!

Every single day, several times a day!

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Even on the hardest of days!!

Happy Funny Friday!!! Do you notice a theme here?😂

It's International Coffee day! Q: How does Jesus make coffee? A: Hebrews it! Have a great day!!😀

Bible emergency numbers...

No, it's not Friday, but we'll start off the week with a funny anyway! Have a great day!!

This weekend, we join parishes across the country in celebrating Priesthood Sunday, a special day set aside to honor the priestly vocation and the dedicated men who serve our Church. Priesthood Sunday is an opportunity to reflect on the gift of the priesthood, to thank our priests for their faithful ministry, and to pray for them as they continue to guide us in faith. At St. Edward’s, we are especially grateful for the leadership, compassion, and spiritual care of our priests, Fr. Dan, Fr. Jim, and Fr. Pat. Their presence at the altar, in the confessional, at our hospitals, and in our community reminds us that God continues to work through them in powerful ways. Let us take time this week to offer our personal thanks, a kind note, or, most importantly, our prayers for our priests. May God bless them abundantly in their ministry, and may He continue to raise up new vocations to serve the Church for generations to come.

Imagine that!! We are SO blessed to have found each other in our church community. YOU belong here!🥰

In observance of Columbus Day, we will be closed on Monday, October 13th.

Happy Funny Friday!! Last week it was the dog, and this week it's the cat!! Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you at Mass!!

Last, but certainly not least...Fr. Jim & Fr. Pat's performance!

And now, a repeat of the special treat Fr. Dan gave us at the picnic!!!🎶🎤

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our parish picnic! Your presence made the day truly special. It was a wonderful time of faith, fellowship, laughter, and community. We are grateful for the joy, generosity, and spirit you shared, and we thank God for the gift of our parish family. We also thank you for your generous donations to help local food pantries!

This Sunday we celebrate Catechetical Sunday! We give thanks for all who share the gift of faith with our parish family, especially our catechists who guide children, teens, and adults in growing closer to Christ. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their important ministry of passing on the faith.

Happy Funny Friday!!! 🤣

CALLING ALL PET OWNERS! Do you have a pet you would like to "share" with the parish? Send a photo of your pet(s) to kim.parker@stedwardsny.org. Your photo could be featured in our parish magazine! All contributions are welcome and appreciated!

Children’s Liturgy Help Needed! Do you enjoy working with children? We are looking for leaders and helpers for Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 11:00 AM Mass. Training and all materials are provided, and the schedule is flexible. This is a wonderful way to share your faith and help children grow in their love for God. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Noreen Hayden @ noreen.hayden@stedwardsny.org, or (518) 371-7372 x 233

Good morning, St. Ed's!!! Let's go forth and make the most of this day the Lord has given us!!

Happy Funny Friday! We'll see you at Mass!!

St. Ed's Mental Health Ministry will be conducting a short, anonymous, voluntary mental health survey, starting this weekend! The survey and deposit box is available in the Atrium. Once we compile the results into usable information, you will be informed of the results and future focus of the Mental Health Ministry. Thank you for your participation!

On this Patriot Day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of first responders and all who showed heroic love. As Catholics, we place our trust in Christ, the Prince of Peace, asking Him to bring healing, unity, and hope to our nation. May we honor their sacrifice by living as people of faith, compassion, and peace.

We're halfway to the weekend!! Keep going!😇

With the first days of Fall upon us we are reminded that there are many among us for whom securing a good winter coat will be difficult. Please go through your closets to locate NEW OR GENTLY USED coats and snow pants that are clean. Adult and children’s sizes are needed. The Ladies of Charity, a Catholic Women’s organization, will be distributing them in October to families residing in Cohoes, Green Island, Waterford and Watervliet. You may leave coats in the collection boxes in the Atrium until Sunday, October 5th . Thank you for your continuous help as many families are supported by your generosity with lovely coats year after year. If you have questions, please call Mary Ann Sekellick, Pastoral Care Coordinator at 518-371-7372 ext. 224.

This is true! We sometimes get in the way of our own selves despite God giving us all the tools we need!

As we celebrate Labor Day, we are reminded of the Catholic teaching that work is more than just a means of earning a living, it is a way to participate in God’s ongoing creation. St. John Paul II taught that “work is a good thing for man, a good thing for his humanity, because through work man not only transforms nature, adapting it to his own needs, but he also achieves fulfillment as a human being.” On this day, we pray for all workers and for fair wages, safe conditions, and respect for their dignity. We lift up those who are unemployed, underemployed, or burdened by unjust labor practices. And we remember that every job, no matter how humble, is a chance to serve others and give glory to God. May St. Joseph the Worker, the patron saint of laborers, guide and protect all who labor in body, mind, and spirit. "May the favor of the Lord our God be ours. Prosper the work of our hands!" – Psalm 90:17