St. Edward's is a diverse and culturally rich parish, having over 52 organizations. Many are listed below with a brief description. In some cases, more information can be obtained by clicking on the name of the organization.

NEW HORIZONS As needed, in your home
Consolation and support to grieving family after death of loved one. (See also: Widow/Widower & Divorce Support Group)

PARISH CHOIR Practice, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Perform, Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m.
Fall retreat, spring workshop and Christmas concert.

PORTUGUESE AMERICAN PASTORAL CULTURAL CENTER
Offers many services to the community. Please contact the center for more information: 5800 Thornton, Avenue, Newark, 794-7910.

PRO-LIFE Called as needed
To defend the unborn child and speak against euthanasia. For information regarding support for women who have experienced abortion, click here.

RENEW Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., School library
Formation of small faith sharing groups promoting personal, parish and Diocesan renewal. Small groups meet at times and places determined by the groups themselves.

SOCIETY OF ST. MONICA 1st Friday, 9:30 a.m., in the church
Holy hour, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monthly meeting and group prayer intercession to St. Monica to bring back Catholics who are no longer practicing their faith.

CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO) Quarterly Athletic program for girls and boys, teaching skills and sportsmanship. Watch Church Bulletin for annual registration dates and information.

SPANISH ORGANIZATIONS
Spanish Prayer Group
Groupo de Oracion: Seguidores de Jesus y Maria
Jovenes para Cristo
Joventud Unida en Cristo
Groupo de Bautismo
Groupo Guadalupano
Liturgia
Movimiento Familiar Cristiano

ST. GASPAR HOUSE No scheduled meetings
Volunteer coordinating center. Support to parish organizations; information and referral services. Please click on link for more comprehensive information about St. Gaspar House services, hours, and telephone number.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m., Faith Formation office.
Provides assistance to the needy with food, shelter, clothing and social service referrals. Clients need not be Catholic to obtain assistance.

SPRED Monday, 6:30 p.m., Church Hall
Special Religious Education for Developmentally Disabled. Volunteers provide religious instruction; prepare students for sacraments.

USHERS Church
Ushers (men and women) seat parishioners and guests at Mass and special events in the church. Ushers take up collections and distribute bulletins, etc. Members of the congregation can sign up with the ushers to bring the gifts to the altar.

WIDOW/WIDOWER & DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Gaspar House
Support groups for widowed and divorced persons, offering counseling, support and a chance to talk, pray and cry.