A Letter from the Pastor
Dear Parishioners, July 5, 2020
I hope all of you are well and making the best of this continuing situation that we find ourselves. I am grateful for your continued prayers and financial support as well as hopeful for the future as we slowly begin the transition of opening up the parish again. Last weekend was our official reopening for Sunday Masses. Although the attendance was low compared to a normal weekend, it was nice to see so many of you. Many still do not know that we did reopen for public Masses so I would appreciate it if you can help spread the word about it within your own social groups. We are limiting the attendance of each Mass to 100 people as per the guidelines of the state so if you do plan to attend Mass please plan to arrive early to be seated. The church will be open approximately 30 minutes before each Mass.
Although we don’t know what the future holds, I am confident that with all the proper precautions St. Edward parish will be able to “catch up” with the sacramental calendar of items we had to postpone due to the initial quarantine order. Events such as 1st Holy Communions, Confirmation and Baptisms are all currently in the process of being rescheduled for late summer and early autumn. When we do finalize these date, we will contact all the involved families as soon as possible. I also want to welcome Ms. Tina Cruz who assumed her position as our new parish school principal as of July 1. Blessings and welcome to you!
In the meantime, let’s continue to hold each other in prayer. I feel confident that even with a few ‘bumps’ in the road, we will make a comeback to full operation in the not too distant future. If you do plan to attend Mass at the parish, please bring and wear your face mask at all times, wash your hands before coming and do not come if you are symptomatic with anything or have a severe underlying health condition. Your safety should be your primary concern and the Lord not only understands this but also encourages us to look after each other and ourselves.
Blessings to you and your family and thanks for all you do,
Fr. Mark Amaral, Pastor
I hope all of you are well and making the best of this continuing situation that we find ourselves. I am grateful for your continued prayers and financial support as well as hopeful for the future as we slowly begin the transition of opening up the parish again. Last weekend was our official reopening for Sunday Masses. Although the attendance was low compared to a normal weekend, it was nice to see so many of you. Many still do not know that we did reopen for public Masses so I would appreciate it if you can help spread the word about it within your own social groups. We are limiting the attendance of each Mass to 100 people as per the guidelines of the state so if you do plan to attend Mass please plan to arrive early to be seated. The church will be open approximately 30 minutes before each Mass.
Although we don’t know what the future holds, I am confident that with all the proper precautions St. Edward parish will be able to “catch up” with the sacramental calendar of items we had to postpone due to the initial quarantine order. Events such as 1st Holy Communions, Confirmation and Baptisms are all currently in the process of being rescheduled for late summer and early autumn. When we do finalize these date, we will contact all the involved families as soon as possible. I also want to welcome Ms. Tina Cruz who assumed her position as our new parish school principal as of July 1. Blessings and welcome to you!
In the meantime, let’s continue to hold each other in prayer. I feel confident that even with a few ‘bumps’ in the road, we will make a comeback to full operation in the not too distant future. If you do plan to attend Mass at the parish, please bring and wear your face mask at all times, wash your hands before coming and do not come if you are symptomatic with anything or have a severe underlying health condition. Your safety should be your primary concern and the Lord not only understands this but also encourages us to look after each other and ourselves.
Blessings to you and your family and thanks for all you do,
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
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Forma de Registro
| Forma de Registro in Español |
Our Parish School
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