St. Edward the Confessor Westminster

06/08/2026

Happy Monday! Sometimes the simplest things are the most powerful. Proverbs 16:24 gives us an incredible insight into the power of our speech. 💬
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Gracious words are described as a "honeycomb," a source of delight, but they do more than just taste good—they bring healing to the bones! That's a profound, deep, and lasting restoration. This week, let your tongue be an instrument of God's love, speaking words that mend spirits, encourage hearts, and build people up. 🍯🐝
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Use your words to heal this week! 💖
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❓Question for the week: What is one specific, kind thing you can say to a co-worker, friend, or family member today?

06/07/2026

Today is the last day to register for this event.

Join us for our third year at Boundless Adventure in Berlin Mass! All High and Middle School students are invited to join us for a day for ropes courses and zip lining. The cost is $15 per teen and registration closes June 7th.

Arrival will be at 1pm and we will start at 1:30. The day will include a 30-minute orientation and 3 hours of high ropes and zip lining! Gloves are required for climbing. If you cannot provide your own gloves, the park sells them for a small fee.

If you would like to sign up email Heather at [email protected]

06/07/2026

We are many, but we share one Bread. Come celebrate the Body of Christ—the source of our life and our unity! Join us for Mass and share in the one loaf. 🕊️🍞

06/05/2026

This week, we honor the unwavering resolve of Saint Boniface! 🛡️🌳
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Born in England, he gave up a promising life as a scholar to carry the Gospel into the pagan lands of Germany. His mission was defined by his radical trust in God, culminating in his most legendary act: felling the massive Donar’s Oak, a tree sacred to the Germanic gods.
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While the pagans expected the sky to fall, Boniface’s axe proved the powerlessness of their idols, opening the hearts of thousands to the truth of Christ. He spent his life establishing the Church, uniting communities, and teaching the faith until his martyrdom.
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Boniface’s life reminds us that true evangelization sometimes requires a literal act of courage to challenge the idols of our age. He calls us to stand firm in the face of fear and to never abandon the "ship" of the Church, no matter how hard the waves crash.
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Let us pray through the intercession of St. Boniface for the grace to be courageous in proclaiming the Gospel and to have the strength to tear down the "sacred oaks" (idols) in our own lives and culture. 🙏🏼

06/02/2026

05/28/2026

It's that time year again VSB IS HERE! We are looking forward to another great year but need your help. At the entrance of the church is a wall of vines with flowers that have an item we need and link to our amazon wish list. Any help is greatly appreciated I have also added a link and QR code below.

Link: https://a.co/05A9LlIO

Good news! Registration can now be easily found on our Church website at www.stedwardconf.org under the Vacation Bible School tab! Reminder registration closes July 1st.

05/27/2026

This week, we honor the extraordinary courage of Saint Joan of Arc! 🔥
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A peasant girl who heard the voices of saints calling her to save France, Joan embodies fearless obedience to God's will. She went from obscurity to leading an army at age 17, all because she trusted the heavenly commands she received. 🙏🏼
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Joan faced overwhelming skepticism from religious and political leaders, yet her confidence never wavered. Her life is a profound reminder that God calls the seemingly unqualified and equips the obedient to accomplish the impossible. She challenges us to listen more intently for the gentle but firm voice of God in our own lives, and to act on that guidance with conviction.
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Let us pray through the intercession of St. Joan for the grace to be courageous, to ignore the doubt of the world, and to bravely fulfill the unique mission God has entrusted to us. ✨