“Do you wish your prayer to fly toward God? Make for it two wings: fasting and almsgiving.” — St. Augustine
Sunday readings for March 22, 2026- Fifth Sunday of Lent
First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 130:1-8
Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11
Gospel: John 11:1-45
Announcements
Operation Rice Bowl
Next Sunday, Palm Sunday, March 29, we will have our annual Lenten collection for Operation Rice Bowl. This is a program of sharing with the poor through Catholic Relief Services for Lent.
HR Youth Group Service Project
The youth group will be collecting the following items for Mercy Hospice as part of their Lenten service project. Please drop off any donations at the back of church this Sunday. Thank you for your generosity!
- Toiletries (Travel Size)
- Bed Linens
- Baby Products (diapers, wipes)
- Cleaning Supplies
- Bath Towels
- Feminine Products
- Gift cards (e.g. target, walmart, wawa)
- Snack items (non perishable)
- Beauty products (travel size)
- Baby/children’s toys (new)
- Coloring books/crayons (new)
Holy Week/Easter Mass Schedule
Join with us this Holy Week and Easter to pray for peace. Here is our schedule of Masses and services:
Holy Thursday, April 2, Mass of the Lord’s supper 7 PM
Good Friday, April 3, Liturgy of the Passion of Jesus (Chinese) 2 PM
Living Stations of the Cross 7 PM
Holy Saturday, April 4, Easter Vigil 7 PM
Easter Sunday, April 5, Easter Morning Mass (English) 9 AM
Easter Morning Mass (Chinese) 11 AM
Cultural Heritage Mass
Our children’s choir which is a group of both Holy Redeemer school students and parishioners will be singing at the Cultural Heritage Mass on Saturday March 21st at 2pm at the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul. This Mass is a celebration of global solidarity with representations of many cultures. Please support our Holy Redeemer kids with your attendance. The main celebrant will be Bishop Esmilla.
US-China Catholic Association Summer Conference
Registration is open for the summer Conference of the US-China Catholic Association. Fr Tom is a keynote speaker. Click the link below for registration details and instructions.
https://www.uscatholicchina.org/conference-30-registration
Lenten Bible Study
All are welcome to attend the bible study to deepen our faith during this time of Lent starting tomorrow at 5pm. We will meet on the following Saturdays during Lent- March 14, 21, and 28. We will be discussing the Sunday’s gospel readings with Brother Luke. Bible study will begin at 5pm in the Angelus house and a potluck dinner will follow. All are welcome to join.
Holy Redeemer School Spotlight
March Field Trips & Special Events
We will also host an all-school assembly performance of Bears Tonight! presented by the Walnut Street Theatre on Monday, 3/10at 1 pm. This is sure to be a fun and engaging experience for all of our students!
7th Grade – Catholic High School Day (Thursday, March 26)
We encourage all 7th grade families to schedule a shadow day for Catholic High School Day on Thursday, March 26 at one of the Archdiocesan high schools.
If your child attends a shadow day at an Archdiocesan high school on this date, it will be considered an excused absence. Students must submit the note provided by the high school after their visit to receive credit.
TerraNova Exams: Wednesday, March 18 – Wednesday, March 25
As we approach TerraNova testing week, we ask families to help students prepare in healthy and supportive ways:
Get a Good Night’s Sleep – Students should come to school well-rested and relaxed.
Eat a Nutritious Breakfast – Avoid high-sugar foods and choose protein-rich options to help with focus.
Keep a Positive Attitude – Encourage your child and avoid putting pressure on them, as this can cause unnecessary nerves.
You can also remind your child to:
- Read Carefully – Read all instructions twice.
- Skip and Return – Come back to difficult questions.
- Use Elimination – Cross out incorrect answers.
- Manage Time – Use all available time wisely.
- Stay Calm – Take deep breaths if feeling overwhelmed.
From the Nurse’s Office
We are still accepting forms for the UPenn Dental Program for student dental check-ups. If you are interested, please click on this link ——-> Penn Smiles Consent or respond to this email directly to request a form.
Open House Reminder
Our next Open House will be in April. Please feel free to refer friends and family who may be interested in joining our school community. If a referred family applies and enrolls, you will receive a $200 referral credit toward tuition .
Future Open House Dates
Thursday, April 9th – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 11th – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM