PARISH GROUPS

Knights of Columbus
This Catholic Fraternal organization sponsors social and fundraising projects to benefit the parish and special diocesan projects. Meetings for members only are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month - 7:00pm in the parish hall. Visit our website (also found on the links page). If interested in becoming a member, contact the parish office.

Women of St Edward Church (WSE)
The mission of the WSE Ministry is to reach out and meet some of the spiritual, physical and social needs of the parish in a personal way. The parish has been divided into 7 geographical areas to encourage neighborhood contacts and to promote a spirit of community. WSE projects include welcoming new parishioners, visiting the sick and assisting families in emergencies. We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish lounge or you may contact Merilee Wagner or the parish office.  Visit our website (also found on the links page).

Choir
The Adult Choir sings at the 10:45 a.m. Mass. The choir rehearses after the 8:15 a.m. Mass from 9:25 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. each Sunday morning in the choir loft.

The Children's Choir will rehearse after the 10:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday mornings from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the choir loft.

The Edwardians
Parishioners 50 years and older are invited for socializing and to become better acquainted with fellow parishioners. Members meet for lunch on the second Tuesday of each month and occasionally have a speaker following the meal. Day trips and overnight trips are frequently scheduled.

Scripture Study
Meets every Thursday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in classroom 5. Meetings are during the school year with summers off.

Parish Council
The Council represents the people of the parish. It serves as an advisory board to the pastor who is the head of our parish family. The Council coordinates parish activities through their committees and promotes development of long-range plans. The Council and pastor seek to learn the will of God for St. Edward's parish and to enact or implement this as best it is able. The Council meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in classroom 1 & 2. Contact the office for details.

St Vincent de Paul
Inspired by Gospel values, the St. Edward St. Vincent de Paul Conference leads parishioners to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in our area in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. Meetings are the 2nd Sunday of each month after the 10:45 Mass in the lounge.

Caring Committee
The Caring Committee visits the sick and shut-ins of our parish. Communion visitation is every Sunday after the 8:15am Mass.

PSR
Parish School of Religion (PSR) classes are September thru May.  For information contact: Mr. Michael Millisor

Pre-Cana
The Pre-Cana Program is mandatory. St Edward the Confessor has it's own marriage preparation program and dates are also offered in the Diocese of Columbus. Please call the parish office for the schedule of dates and times.

RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) inquiry sessions are for adults interested in an introduction to our faith, prayers, traditions and way of life. Anyone who is interested in learning more about Catholicism is welcome to attend with no obligation to become a Catholic. Inquiry sessions begin each fall. For information contact Mr. Michael Millisor.

Parish Social Events

Ecumenical Programs

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. before the evening Mass. Communal Penance Service during Advent and Lent. Any time at request.

Baptisms
Second Sunday of each month at 11:45 a.m.. First time parents must receive instructions from the Baptism team.  For more information contact Paula at the church office.

First Communion
For second grade students, First Communion is held in the Spring with a reception following the Mass. Parochial school students have the option of receiving First Communion with their class or at their home parish. Special arrangements can be made for older students. For information contact Mr. Michael Millisor

Confirmation
There is a year-long preparation program for the students. Adults and older students may also be confirmed at this time. For information contact Mr. Michael Millisor

Marriage
Contact the church office at least six months in advance of the wedding date. For more information contact Paula at the church office.

Funerals
Arrangements may be made by the family, the parish priest and the funeral director before publishing in the newspaper. A lunch may be scheduled following the Mass. The Resurrection Choir sings at funeral Masses.

Preschool
The preschool offers 2 day a week morning classes for 3/4 year olds and 3 day a week morning classes for 4/5 year olds.  An afternoon pre-kindergarten class for older preschoolers is offered Monday through Thursday in the afternoons. For more information contact Mrs. Linda Foley at the preschool office.  Visit our website (also found on the links page).