“I see in my neighbor the Person of Jesus Christ.”
-Saint Gerard Majella
Sunday readings for May 25, 2025- Sixth Sunday of Easter
First Reading: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8
Second Reading: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23
Gospel: John 14:23-29
Announcements
Dr Cancelliere
After more than 40 years of dedicated service as teacher and principal at Holy Redeemer School, Dr Lisa Cancelliere will leave Holy Redeemer at the end of the current school year. She has educated thousands of children. Please join us in the Teresa Hu Center cafeteria on Sunday, June after the 11:15 AM Mass to honor Dr Cancellere and to thank her.
If you would like to contribute towards a gift for Dr. Cancelliere, please give cash to Denise Lee or Angela Chan, or Venmo @Denise-Lee-42.
Ascension Thursday
This Thursday, May 29, is the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus, a holy day of obligation. We will have one Mass at Holy Redeemer in Chinese at 6 PM. There are three Masses at Saint John’s: 7:45, 12:05 and 5:15.
Blue Bell Country Club Swim Day
Our annual outing to the Blue Bell Country Club will be Monday, July 7. More information and sign up sheets will be available in a few weeks.
Chinatown History
PCDC is creating a Chinatown History Exhibit, set to open in April 2026. As part of this effort, PCDC will set up a table on Sunday, June 29th, outside Holy Redeemer Church from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Stop by to share your Chinatown and Holy Redeemer stories and memories.
If you have old photos you’d like to digitize, bring them along—PCDC staff will be available to scan them for you. You’re also welcome to bring historical items or artifacts related to Chinatown, or leave your contact information at the table so PCDC can follow up with you.
The history of Holy Redeemer is an essential part of the history of Chinatown.
Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
June is the month of the Sacred Heart. On Sunday, June 15, all parishioners are invited to a prayer of consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the churchyard in front of our Sacred Heart statue. The service will be approximately 10 minutes and will be after the 11: 15 Mass. Parishioners from all three Mass groups are invited to participate.
Holy Redeemer School Spotlight
- Susan Chan was announced as the new principal of Holy Redeemer School.
- We will have a Farewell party for our departing principal, Dr.Lisa Cancelliere, on June 8th after the 11:15 Mass. All are invited.
- Next week’s schedule:
-Monday May 26, Memorial Day – no school
-Tuesday May 27, Intramural Basketball finals
-Wednesday May 28, Spirit Day – a day of games and activities
-Thursday & Friday, May 29-30 – Ascension holiday - The CARES afternoon program’s last day is Tuesday, May 27th.
- The intramural tournament started this Thursday after school with Team Purple overwhelming Team Neon while Team Red eked out a 2-point overtime victory over Team Blue. The championship between the the two winners will be played on Tuesday, May 27th before the whole school.
- Spirit Day is next Wednesday, May 28th, whereby the students enjoy carnival activities.
- The students (8th Grade) vs faculty basketball game played Friday afternoon in front of the student body saw the teachers outshining the students 48 to 34. Fr.Tom played for the teachers and did well and scored a long range basket