“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love.”
-St. Francis of Assisi
Sunday readings for October 8, 2023- Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Is 5:1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20
Second Reading: Phil 4:6-9
Gospel: Mt 21:33-43
Announcements
Holy Redeemer Fundraising Banquet/Raffle Prizes Request
We are asking for raffle prizes for the fundraising dinner on October 21st. Please contact Katherine Ngee at ngeekm@gmail.com or (484) 213-2434. Please bring your raffle prize(s) to the restaurant on October 21st if you are attending.
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. Please return your Fundraising Dinner RSVP cards and donations as soon as possible as the date is approaching fast!
Eucharistic Procession
The Catholic Church in the USA is in the midst of a “Year of Eucharistic Revival”. Our bishops ask us Catholics to learn about and celebrate the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. We are planning a Eucharistic procession from Holy Redeemer Church to Saint John Church on Sunday, October 15. There will be ONE MASS at 11:15 AM Mass at Holy Redeemer followed by a procession through the streets of Center City to Saint John’s where we will conclude with prayer and Benediction. There will be a light lunch after the procession at the Saint John’s parish center.
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 School Spotlight
Chinese instruction begins on Monday October 9th for all students.
Weekly Wednesday Children’s Mass begins October 11 at 8:30 AM. All are welcome.
Due to staff development on Friday October 27th, there will be no school that day.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Spotlight
Graduate students at the National University of Lesotho are studying soil as part of our commitment to restoring landscapes in Lesotho alongside our land restoration platform. Soil sample data isn’t just data. It has a real-world impact. It’s a leap towards thriving agriculture, more food for families, and a better climate now and in the future. Help us to fight against the effects of climate change and learn more by going to www.crs.org.
“The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all… The exploitation of the planet has already exceeded acceptable limits and we still have not solved the problem of poverty… Doomsday predictions can no longer be met with irony or disdain.” ~ Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ (Papal Encyclical)
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