May the perfect grace and eternal love of Christ our Lord be our never-failing protection and help.
– St. Ignatius
Sunday readings for November 17, 2024- Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Dn 12:1-3
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 16:5, 8-11
Second Reading: Heb 10:11-14, 18
Gospel: Mk 13:24-32
Announcements
Holy Redeemer School Open House
Please invite families with young children to consider Holy Redeemer School for their children’s education. There will be a school open house on Tuesday, November 19 from 1-2 PM.
HR School’s Canned Goods Drive
The school is accepting canned and dried goods for the Thanksgiving drive to help the poor. The deadline has been extended due to the short notice announced at Sunday Mass. Goods received after Thanksgiving will be donated for the Christmas season.
Saint Charles Seminary Collection
On the weekend of November 23-24, we will have the annual collection to support seminary education at Saint Charles Seminary. Our future diocesan priests are trained at Saint Charles. Future permanent deacons and lay leaders also study for graduate theology degrees. Saint Charles is an important institution which trains many people for various forms of service to the Church and it deserves our support.
Over the past few years, the Archdiocese made a courageous and wise decision to leave its beautiful campus in Wynnewood with its massive buildings and beautiful chapel, to downsize and relocate to the campus of Gwynedd Mercy University in Ambler.
You are encouraged to make a generous donation to support training of our future leaders.
Prayer Vigil and Mass for Life
On Saturday, November 23, the Sisters of Life will sponsor a Mass and prayer vigil for life at Holy Redeemer Church at 9:15 AM, followed by a light food reception.
Gospel of Luke Zoom Class: Begins December 4, 7-8:30pm
Last year, retired Villanova Scripture Professor Paul Danove, offered a weekly class on the Gospel of Mark. The class was well received. This year, beginning December 4, he will teach the Gospel of Luke. If you wish to receive zoom invitations each week to the class, email Father Tom pastor@stjohnsphilly.com.
Holy Redeemer School Spotlight
Two of our CYO volleyball players were named to the All-Star Team! Congratulations to them.
A video slideshow of the Fundraising Dinner is available at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bAFrdAsMH7XyyGl3MOlzp2RI5GSpm-i_/view?pli=1
Our school representatives had a successful day receiving interested visitors to our booth at the Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) Fair event held last Saturday (Nov 9) at Community College of Philadelphia. The fair provided parents and families to learn more about Philadelphia area schools after receiving or applying for CSFP scholarships for the first time.
Our 5th grade teacher’s father passed away. Please pray for Mrs. Frances Milone and her family.