“I will be kind to everybody, particularly to those whom I find troublesome.”
-St Anthony Mary Claret
Sunday readings for October 29, 2023- Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ex 22:20-26
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51
Second Reading: 1 Thes 1:5c-10
Gospel: Mt 22:34-40
Announcements
Feast of All Saints Day
Wednesday, November 1, is the Feast of All Saints, a holy day of obligation. Father Jin will celebrate Mass at Holy Redeemer in Mandarin at 6 PM on Wednesday.
Saint John Church has English Masses as follows:
Tuesday Vigil: 5:15
Wednesday: 7:45, 12:05, 1:05, 5:15
St. John’s Hospice Donation Request
St. John’s Hospice is welcoming the following donations. There will be a donation box in the back of church for the next few weeks to collect these items. Thank you for your generosity.
- Cereal bars
- Small snack bags, e.g. chips
- Bottled water
- Hoodies- all sizes
- Boxer briefs- all sizes
- Jeans and pants- size 30-38 waist, sizes inseam 30-34
- Towels
- White fitted sheets- twin size
- Large deodorant
Halloween BBQ
On Tuesday, October 31, Father Tom invites all to Holy Redeemer from 5:30-7:30 pm for hamburgers, hotdogs and Halloween fun.
Confirmation
Bishop Edward Deliman will come to Holy Redeemer on Thursday, November 9th to confirm our young people. The Mass is at 4 PM. If you are able, please join us for Mass to show support for our young people who will receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Holy Redeemer School Open House
The next open house will be Tuesday, November 14, from 1-2 PM. If you know any family with school age children, please encourage them to consider Holy Redeemer School.
Potluck Board Game Event
Holy Redeemer Parish Events Committee will host a potluck board game night in the Teresa Hu Center on Saturday, November 11 from 3-8 PM. Bring your favorite dish to share and a board game to enjoy with others from our church community.
Holy Redeemer School Spotlight
The school will have its Halloween Carnival on October 31st.
No school on November 1st, All Saints Day.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Spotlight
Violent conflict in the Holy Land has escalated dramatically. More than 1,800 people have been killed and even more have been wounded. The United Nations has reported that in Gaza, more than 300,000 internally displaced people are sheltering in U.N. schools, public places and with family members. These numbers are expected to increase as hostilities continue. Bombardments have damaged and destroyed homes, leaving tens of thousands displaced. Schools, medical facilities and other infrastructure are severely damaged or destroyed. Access to vital food, fuel and water are of tremendous concern.
Currently in the Gaza Strip, electricity is restricted to four hours per day, limiting the ability of health facilities to treat the injured. An area of just 140 square miles between Israel and the Mediterranean sea, the Gaza Strip is one of the most vulnerable and crowded corners of the world. Pope Francis has called on people worldwide “to pray that there be peace in Israel and Palestine.” CRS has activated coordination in the region among 13 partners trained in emergency preparedness and response. We are able to draw on our extensive experience and partnerships in the Holy Land, where CRS has been active for decades and where we responded comprehensively to the needs of those affected by the 2014 war and successive conflicts. Please visit www.crs.org to see how you can help!
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