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In the Gospel this weekend, the sinful tax collector Zaccheaus climbs a tree so that he might be able to see Jesus before Jesus passes by.

Jesus addresses His parable in the Gospel today to those who are convinced of their own righteousness and despise everyone else. It is strange how these two things go together.

The title “deacon” comes from the Greek word diakonos, which means servant. Thus, the ministry of the deacon is a ministry of service. Pope Paul VI stated that deacons are meant to be living signs of the servanthood of Christ’s Church.

Stretto Chamber Music Series and Evangelization Outreach, featuring Cello and Piano Duo Recital with cellist Amit Peled and pianist Allison Freeman. A brief talk by Fr. Scott on music and the spiritual life, will be on Sunday, October 13th, at 4:30pm in the church. A reception to follow in the hall. All free-will donations will be greatly appreciated.

On October 12th at 12 noon, America Needs Fatima requests that the rosary be prayed in public. Please join us here at St. Edward’s on this date and time in our church parking lot for the rosary. The rosary is for the conversion of the nation. Our rosary will be one of over 20,000 that will be said around the U.S. on that day. Hope you will be able to join us.

The annual Race and Walk for Life will be held on October 5th, 2019 at the Mid Atlantic Community Church, 2485 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD. On site registration will be held from 7-8am. Toddler Trot begins at 8:15am, with the main race to begin at 8:30am. $45 Adults $25 Children $15 Toddler Trot All donations are welcome! Please call the Gabriel Network at 800-264-3565 ex.307 with any questions.

Today, we have the very strange parable about the dishonest steward. However, it really is more a parable about dishonest wealth versus true wealth.