St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church

We invite you to consider becoming involved in the life and mission of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church. The prayer for all who visit us here is that God will continue to bless and strengthen you with His abiding love and peace. Journeying as a Catholic community, we embrace the mission of Jesus Christ, striving to live and spread Jesus' message of love, sharing our gifts through discipleship, liturgical celebration, spirtual formation and outreach.

  • Memorial Garden and Columbarium

    Please join us in breaking ground for the St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church Memorial Garden and Columbarium! The ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 12, following the 11:15am Mass (if inclement weather, we will do the honors in the Day Chapel.) For those who have chosen our Memorial Garden and Columbarium for your final resting place and have submitted your Commitment Form, please call Bobbi Daniello at 864-4709 or stop by to see her at the Parish Center to sign your contracts and make your payments.

  • Small Faith Sharing Prayer Groups

    Small Faith Sharing Groups are now being formed. We will be using the book "The People of the Passion" from the Threshold Bible Study series . This series offers solid scholarship and spiritual depth, drawing on the Church’s living Tradition and the Jewish roots of the New Testament. Meetings will be held once a week during the six weeks of Lent. The time and place  to meet will be decided by each group.  Information and sign-up sheets will be available in the Church Commons. Contact Janet Dolan for further information at 272-8810.

  • "Day of Renewal" for youth

    Day of Renewal with Steve Angrisano is an exciting upcoming event for  youth (8th grade and high school) on Monday, February 20 at the Church of St. Therese in Chesapeake (this is President’s Day and a school holiday.) The event is sponsored by the Diocese of Richmond Office for Evangelization of Youth and is open to all youth across the diocese and is expected to be a unique and fun retreat experience. Steve Angrisano is a veteran musician, composer and youth minister; you might know his song “Go Make a Difference.”

  • Haiti Church Building Update

    Work on Phase 3 has been successfully completed and is currently UNDER budget!  Work on Phase 4 will begin when funds are received, hopefully by mid-December.  Please check out new photos.

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Announcements

Memorial Garden and Columbarium

Please join us in breaking ground for the St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church Memorial Garden and Columbarium! The ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 12, following the 11:15am Mass (if inclement weather, we will do the honors in the Day Chapel.) For those who have chosen our Memorial Garden and Columbarium for your final resting place and have submitted your Commitment Form, please call Bobbi Daniello at 864-4709 or stop by to see her at the Parish Center to sign your contracts and make your payments.

Small Faith Sharing Prayer Groups

Small Faith Sharing Groups are now being formed. We will be using the book "The People of the Passion" from the Threshold Bible Study series . This series offers solid scholarship and spiritual depth, drawing on the Church’s living Tradition and the Jewish roots of the New Testament. Meetings will be held once a week during the six weeks of Lent. The time and place  to meet will be decided by each group.  Information and sign-up sheets will be available in the Church Commons. Contact Janet Dolan for further information at 272-8810.

"Day of Renewal" for youth

Day of Renewal with Steve Angrisano is an exciting upcoming event for  youth (8th grade and high school) on Monday, February 20 at the Church of St. Therese in Chesapeake (this is President’s Day and a school holiday.) The event is sponsored by the Diocese of Richmond Office for Evangelization of Youth and is open to all youth across the diocese and is expected to be a unique and fun retreat experience. Steve Angrisano is a veteran musician, composer and youth minister; you might know his song “Go Make a Difference.”

Haiti Church Building Update

Work on Phase 3 has been successfully completed and is currently UNDER budget!  Work on Phase 4 will begin when funds are received, hopefully by mid-December.  Please check out new photos.

St. Gertrude High School "Bourbon Street on the James"

Bourbon Street on the James: February 10 Hosted by St. Gertrude High School to benefit the Scholarship Endowment Fund. Friday, February 10, 7:00-11:00pm, at the Willow Oaks Country Club. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar, auctions, and live music by Three Sheet to the Wind. Limited tickets available. Cost $80. Purchase tickets online www.saintgertrude.org/auction. Contact Amber Berry aberry@saintgertrude.org or call 804.822.3949.

Inclement Weather Policy

In case of snow, a recording will be left on the Parish Office voicemail about cancellation of Religious Ed. classes. Call 272-2948 to check.  A notice will also be on our website, Facebook, and Twitter.  Be aware that weekend Liturgies are never cancelled.

Baptism Volunteers Needed

Team members serve at the Group Baptisms in pairs, preparing the worship space, greeting families and assisting the presider. It’s a small commitment of time that means a lot to the families having a child baptized. Contact Peggy for more information or to volunteer.

Volunteers needed Sunday Morning

Adult help is needed in the Sunday morning Pre-School class. Class meets from 9:55 to 11:05. All adults working with children need to take VIRTUS. Call Peggy for information or to volunteer.

Experience the Joy of Foster Parenting

Commonwealth Catholic Charities needs foster parents to provide loving homes for youth in the refugee foster care program. If you would like to gain rewarding experience working with children from other countries, contact BeBe Tran at 804.545.5949 or email Bebe.Tran@cccofva.org.

Youth Ski Trip

The middle and high school youth groups are going on a ski trip to Massanutten! Join us Sunday, February 5 from 5:30am to 7:30pm. The cost is $80 for bus and lift ticket—$20 for rentals. More information and registration forms available in the reading racks and online. Chaperones are needed (some who ski and some who don’t.) Save money by registering early! For more information, contact Joan at 864-4708.

Confirmation Classes

The first Confirmation class is January 29 at 10:00am in Herbert Hall. Please have your sponsor selected by that meeting. Questions? Call Peggy 864-4714

The Lion King

Companions, Merry Widows, and interested seniors: A group rate has been secured to see the Lion King at the Landmark Theatre on Thursday, February 16, at 1:00pm in the afternoon - we need a group of 20. Transportation arrangements can be made. Please call Anita immediately to reserve your space.

Coming Up This Week

JAN
27
10:00 am "moving On After Moving In" Session
10:30 am Funeral (dorothy Sivert)
12:00 am Basketball
12:30 am School Parent Conference
6:30 pm First Reconciliation Makeup
JAN
28
7:30 am Men's Cursillo
8:00 am Basketball
4:00 pm Reconciliation
5:00 pm Eucharistic Liturgy
6:00 pm Ladies Aux. Pasta Dinner
JAN
29
7:00 am Catholic Schools Week Display
7:00 am Sunday Morning Coffee
7:15 am Eucharistic Liturgy
8:45 am Eucharistic Liturgy
9:00 am RCIA Dismissal
9:45 am Choir/instrumental Rehearsal
10:00 am Confirmation Orientation
10:00 am Outreach In Love
10:00 am Confirmation Session
11:15 am Eucharistic Liturgy
3:45 pm Knights Officers Meeting
5:00 pm Eucharistic Liturgy
JAN
30
9:00 am Liturgy Of Word W/ Comm
9:45 am Centering Prayer
4:00 pm Basketball
7:00 pm Souljourners
7:30 pm Boy Scout Troop #1893
JAN
31
9:00 am Eucharistic Liturgy
10:00 am Bible Chicks
3:00 pm Basketball
6:00 pm Spirit Song Rehearsal
6:30 pm Scripture Study W/ Fr. Don
7:00 pm Catholic Men's Group Meeting
7:00 pm Rosary Prayer Group
FEB
1
9:00 am Eucharistic Liturgy
2:00 pm Brownies #3718
2:00 pm Girl Scout Troop #5149
4:00 pm Basketball
5:00 pm Childrens Choir Rehearsals
5:00 pm School Family Dinner & Book Fair
6:30 pm Middle School Youth Group
6:30 pm High School Youth Group
7:00 pm Outreach In Love
FEB
2
9:00 am Eucharistic Liturgy
10:00 am Mom's Prayer Group
3:00 pm Basketball
6:30 pm Cub Scout Den #1
7:00 pm RCIA
7:00 pm Cub Scout Den #5
7:00 pm Rosary & Novena
7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal