“We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become.”
-St. Clare of Assisi
Sunday readings for September 24, 2023- Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Is 55:6-9
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18
Second Reading: Phil 1:20c-24, 27a
Gospel: Mt 20:1-16a
Announcements
Pro Life Mass at HR
On Sunday There will be a Pro Life Mass at Holy Redeemer on Saturday September 30 at 9:30 AM. The Mass is to pray for a culture of life and an end to abortion.
Donation Link
There are two donation buttons to the new HR’s website: https://holyredeemerccc.org/. You can scan the QRs or click the buttons to make your donations. Thank you for your continued support for Holy Redeemer Church.
Holy Redeemer Upcoming Open House
The next Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14th, 1-2pm. The school welcomes anyone who is interested in enrolling their child. Applications are accepted at any time by calling the school at 215-922-0999 or submitted online at https://www.holyredeemerschool.org/application
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
We will begin our weekly zoom classes on Monday, October 9th at 7 PM. These classes are for adults who are considering joining the Catholic Church through baptism or confirmation (for those who are already baptized). However, those who wish to update and expand their knowledge of the faith are also invited. If you wish to received email invitations to our RCIA classes, email Father Tom at frtomcap@yahoo.com.
Holy Redeemer Fundraising Banquet
The banquet this year will be on Saturday, October 21 at Ocean Harbor Restaurant. Please support this important event for our church and school. Invitations are in the back of the church.
Holy Redeemer School Spotlight
The 1st Open House was held Thursday, September 21st. A second one is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14th, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM if you missed the first one. The school is taking applications at any time for enrollment. Contact the school at 215-922-0999.
The first REACH session for the 8th Graders is on Saturday, September 30th. Help with the high school application process will be given in this session to prepare for the High School Fair on October 14th at the PA Convention Center.
Invitations to the Holy Redeemer School Fundraising dinner were mailed out this week. Please contact the school if you do not receive yours.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is providing tests for placement and scholarships to Catholic High Schools the week of September 25th. The tests will be given in the classroom and a student can pick up to 3 schools to which the test results can be sent.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Spotlight
Communities worldwide are experiencing life-threatening levels of hunger and malnutrition on an unprecedented scale. You can make a difference by advocating support for the Farm Bill today! The Farm Bill oversees international programs that address hunger and its root causes. A bill recently introduced in the House for inclusion in the Farm Bill would effectively end critical U.S. programs designed to fight global hunger and build communities’ resilience. This is a dangerous proposition for millions of people, especially children.
Urge Congress to prioritize timely passage of the 2023 Farm Bill and to reauthorize existing international programs that address immediate hunger needs and support long-term solutions, including the McGovern-Dole Food for Education, which provides free, nutritious school lunches for millions of children who might not otherwise have a daily meal; Food for Peace, which has provided emergency and developmental support to more than 4 billion people around the world since 1954; and Farmer-to-Farmer, which enables U.S. volunteers to help train and support farmers in other countries so they can adapt to climate change and improve their harvests. Visit www.crs.org for more information!
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