Important Announcement Regarding State Closure of Churches Effective 7/15
Due to the State mandated cancellation of indoor Masses (see Father Mark's letter below), St. Edward will be moving to outdoor Masses, with a few provisions:
Modified weekend Mass schedule: Sat. 7pm in Spanish; Sunday 7:15a, 9am, and 11am in English
Daily Mass in English including Saturday: 9am
Masses will be held in the pedestrian area of the parking lot between the chapel and the office; where the red poles are located.
You MUST bring your own chair (we do not have the capability to address sanitizing issues if we were to provide the chairs.)
You MUST bring and WEAR, at all times, your own mask.
When placing your chair, be aware of 6 foot distancing rules.
Communion will be served after the Mass has ended.
Again, this is a time to be aware of 6-foot distancing.
Just as a reminder, the Bishop's dispensation from attending Mass is still in effect. So, if you are ill or in a high risk category; or if you are just not quite comfortable enough with public gatherings yet; please know that it is perfectly acceptable for you to stay home and participate in Mass from your home.
God bless.
Modified weekend Mass schedule: Sat. 7pm in Spanish; Sunday 7:15a, 9am, and 11am in English
Daily Mass in English including Saturday: 9am
Masses will be held in the pedestrian area of the parking lot between the chapel and the office; where the red poles are located.
You MUST bring your own chair (we do not have the capability to address sanitizing issues if we were to provide the chairs.)
You MUST bring and WEAR, at all times, your own mask.
When placing your chair, be aware of 6 foot distancing rules.
Communion will be served after the Mass has ended.
Again, this is a time to be aware of 6-foot distancing.
Just as a reminder, the Bishop's dispensation from attending Mass is still in effect. So, if you are ill or in a high risk category; or if you are just not quite comfortable enough with public gatherings yet; please know that it is perfectly acceptable for you to stay home and participate in Mass from your home.
God bless.
A Letter from the Pastor
August 2, 2020
Dear parish family,
I’m praying that you are well and continuing to trust in the power of faith in these crazy times. One important element in our faith life as we attempt to ask for the intercession of God’s grace in our lives along with the help of all the saints is to never forget the power of the Holy Spirit. This abiding gift of God was promised to remain with us at the Pentecost event as an enduring companion of hope and charity. The Holy Trinity can sometimes be reduced to simply ‘God’ or ‘Jesus’ but we should never forget the 3rd person of the Trinity as well. In many cases, I have come to rely on the mystery of the Holy Spirit’s desire to be with us and for us as our advocate without any hesitation. God’s desire for you and me is that strong!
Speaking of the Holy Spirit, I am pleased to be given the privilege to confer the sacrament of confirmation on 45 of our young adults on August 1st. Because of the COVID-19 event, Bishop Barber gave permission to pastors to offer Confirmation to the young people of the parish if the pastor requested it. Although the bishop is the ordinary minister of Confirmation, I am grateful for the privilege to offer it this year. I pray that the gifts of the Holy Spirit will strengthen the souls of our young people and give then a share of His divine hope and faith. Please join me in praying for them as they receive this important sacrament of initiation.
Many thanks once again for your ongoing support of the parish as well as to the many who have switched to online or electronic giving. No matter how you make your sacrificial offering I appreciate you very much and thank you. I am praying that the encouraging news of vaccines and treatments will lead us to a solution to this event sooner than later. Let’s make this a special prayer intention as we move forward.
Blessings to you and your families for the week ahead,
Fr. Mark Amaral, Pastor
Dear parish family,
I’m praying that you are well and continuing to trust in the power of faith in these crazy times. One important element in our faith life as we attempt to ask for the intercession of God’s grace in our lives along with the help of all the saints is to never forget the power of the Holy Spirit. This abiding gift of God was promised to remain with us at the Pentecost event as an enduring companion of hope and charity. The Holy Trinity can sometimes be reduced to simply ‘God’ or ‘Jesus’ but we should never forget the 3rd person of the Trinity as well. In many cases, I have come to rely on the mystery of the Holy Spirit’s desire to be with us and for us as our advocate without any hesitation. God’s desire for you and me is that strong!
Speaking of the Holy Spirit, I am pleased to be given the privilege to confer the sacrament of confirmation on 45 of our young adults on August 1st. Because of the COVID-19 event, Bishop Barber gave permission to pastors to offer Confirmation to the young people of the parish if the pastor requested it. Although the bishop is the ordinary minister of Confirmation, I am grateful for the privilege to offer it this year. I pray that the gifts of the Holy Spirit will strengthen the souls of our young people and give then a share of His divine hope and faith. Please join me in praying for them as they receive this important sacrament of initiation.
Many thanks once again for your ongoing support of the parish as well as to the many who have switched to online or electronic giving. No matter how you make your sacrificial offering I appreciate you very much and thank you. I am praying that the encouraging news of vaccines and treatments will lead us to a solution to this event sooner than later. Let’s make this a special prayer intention as we move forward.
Blessings to you and your families for the week ahead,
Fr. Mark Amaral, Pastor
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Rectory Office Hours
5788 Thornton Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
510-797-0241
Monday through Thursday
8:30am to 12:00pm
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Friday
8:30am to 12:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 9:00am to 12pm
Newark, CA 94560
510-797-0241
Monday through Thursday
8:30am to 12:00pm
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Friday
8:30am to 12:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 9:00am to 12pm
Confessions
Confesiones
1st Friday at 4:30pm & Saturdays 3pm
Parish Staff
Clergy
Clergy
Rev. Mark Amaral, Pastor
Rev. Alfonso Borgen, OFM Conv, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Robert McTeigue, S.J., in residence
Dn. Ernie Perez. Retired
Dn. Roger Wedl, Retired
Parish School
Tina Cruz, Principal
Kathy McCall, School Secretary
Parish Staff
Irma Ramirez, Parish Secretary
parishoffice@stedwardcatholic.church
Belinda Reyes Sullivan, Office Assistant
Sebastian Belo, Business Manager
Cruz Calvillo, Facility Manager
Katherine Stencel LaRose, Director of Music
Faith Formation
Clare Beltran, Director of Faith Formation
faithformationstedward@gmail.com
Gepaul Carpio, M.Div., Confirmation & Youth Ministry Coordinator
stedwardministry@gmail.com
Ana Maria Katsanes, Secretary
Rev. Mark Amaral, Pastor
Rev. Alfonso Borgen, OFM Conv, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Robert McTeigue, S.J., in residence
Dn. Ernie Perez. Retired
Dn. Roger Wedl, Retired
Parish School
Tina Cruz, Principal
Kathy McCall, School Secretary
Parish Staff
Irma Ramirez, Parish Secretary
parishoffice@stedwardcatholic.church
Belinda Reyes Sullivan, Office Assistant
Sebastian Belo, Business Manager
Cruz Calvillo, Facility Manager
Katherine Stencel LaRose, Director of Music
Faith Formation
Clare Beltran, Director of Faith Formation
faithformationstedward@gmail.com
Gepaul Carpio, M.Div., Confirmation & Youth Ministry Coordinator
stedwardministry@gmail.com
Ana Maria Katsanes, Secretary
Schedule for Holy Mass
Horario de la Santa Misa
During the dispensation from attending Mass on Sunday, you may consider watching the Mass online at EWTN: https://www.ewtn.com/tv
Saturday in English 5:00pm
en Español 7:00pm
Sunday 7:15am
9:00am
11:00am
in Portuguese 12:30pm
7:00pm
Weekdays, Monday-Saturday 9:00am
First Friday 5:30pm
EM/Lector schedule:
www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/saintedward/schedules/?pointer=last
Liturgy of Hours
and Eucharistic Adoration
Monday-Friday
Morning Prayer 6:15am
Evening Prayer 3:30pm
Saturday
Morning Prayer 8:15am
Morning Prayer 6:15am
Evening Prayer 3:30pm
Saturday
Morning Prayer 8:15am
Sacraments
Holy Baptism
Sagrado Bautismo
Must be registered in St. Edward Parish
three months prior to baptism.
Deben registrarse en la parroquia
tres meses antes del bautismo.
Holy Matrimony
Sagrado Matrimonio
The Diocese requires six months preparation prior to marriage. Please contact a priest to schedule an appointment.
La Diócesis pide que se prepare con seis meses de anticipación. Por favor, haga cita con un sacerdote.
Funerals
Funerales
The priest would like to meet with the family prior to the funeral service.
El sacerdote le gustaria reunirse con la familia antes del servicio funebre.
Sagrado Bautismo
Must be registered in St. Edward Parish
three months prior to baptism.
Deben registrarse en la parroquia
tres meses antes del bautismo.
Holy Matrimony
Sagrado Matrimonio
The Diocese requires six months preparation prior to marriage. Please contact a priest to schedule an appointment.
La Diócesis pide que se prepare con seis meses de anticipación. Por favor, haga cita con un sacerdote.
Funerals
Funerales
The priest would like to meet with the family prior to the funeral service.
El sacerdote le gustaria reunirse con la familia antes del servicio funebre.
Parish Registration Form
| Registration Form in English |
Forma de Registro
| Forma de Registro in Español |
Our Parish School
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Click here for more information about the school.