“No one heals himself by wounding another.”
St. Ambrose
Sunday readings for August 10, 2025- Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
First Reading: Wisdom 18:6-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19
Gospel: Luke 12:32-48
Announcements
Feast of the Assumption of Mary
This is a holy day of obligation for Catholics. We will have two Masses:
On Thursday, August 14 at 6 PM, we will have an English Vigil Mass.
On Friday, August 15 at 6 PM, we will have a Chinese Mass.
Second Collection for Catholic University of America
This weekend, August 9 and 10, there will be a second collection for Catholic University. Capuchin friars serving Holy Redeemer, including Father Tom, studied theology at Catholic University.
EITC Tax Credit to benefit Holy Redeemer
Holy Redeemer School continues to educate children from low and middle income families. As you know, the cost of most things, especially education, has risen over the past decade. Fortunately, the State of Pennsylvania has created a program to assist families to pay tuition at private and Catholic schools.
Pennsylvania residents who pay at least $1000 in State taxes (income taxes usually) can pay their money to a charity that provides tuition help to Holy Redeemer School instead of paying that money to the State.
And the donors get a 90% credit (not deduction, but tax credit) for taxes that are owed to the State of Pennsylvania. That means that you can give $1000 for Holy Redeemer School tuition and you will receive a $900 credit for your State taxes. You will really only give $100 from your own pocket, but Holy Redeemer School will receive $1000. Your donation will only be used for tuition for needy families.
If you give $3000 from your tax liability, you will actually be out of pocket only $300 and you will receive a$2700 tax credit. You can only take advantage of this program up to the amount of your Pennsylvania tax liability.
Two flyers are attached that explain this program AND which direct you to make contact the two tuition assistance programs which assist Holy Redeemer School.
This program is what keeps our school open. Consider paying your taxes to Holy Redeemer School instead of into the general Pennsylvania State treasury.
Father Tom will hold an information session on this program on Thursday, September 11 at 6:30 in the Teresa Hu Center cafeteria.
Divorced/Separated Catholic Outreach
“Divorced, Catholic, Now What?” – a weekly program for six weeks that meets on Thursday Evenings via Zoom that addresses concerns of divorced / separated Catholic men and women. It offers much needed support and helps to answer questions asked as a result of a separation or divorce. Topics include Introductions, Prayer, Grief, Letting Go, Forgiveness, Hope, and more. Meetings will begin on Thursday September 4th at 7:30 pm via Zoom. Although this is a Saint John’s program, Holy Redeemer parishioners are welcome.
Leader: John Robert Heard II, PE (Retired), Board Certified RN
E-mail: ds@stjohnsphilly.com for more information
Parish Picnic Thank you
Our parish picnic was a huge success. Lots of people attended. I appreciate the hard work of our volunteers, especially those who made and donated food. I am proud of our parish!
Link to the picnic pictures: HR PICNIC 7-26-2025.mp4
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
On Monday, September 22, we begin our weekly zoom classes for those who are considering joining the church through baptism or for baptized Catholics who would like to be confirmed. This program is known as RCIA, sometimes now called OCIA. Catholics who simply want to learn more about the Catholic faith are also welcome. If you would like to receive zoom invitations to these classes, please email Father Tom at frtomcap@yahoo.com.
Holy Redeemer School Spotlight
For the 5th straight year, Holy Redeemer School has been recognized by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this year for School of Distinguished Instruction 2025, this year for Growth. Susan Chan and other invitees attended the Awards ceremony Thursday, August 7 at Sts Simon and Jude parish in West Chester.
Our 6th grade teacher, Mr. Steve Resnick, and a couple of the staff will be attending K-8 Coding and Robotics Training at the Foundation for Catholic Education offices on Aug 14th.
The 1st floor furnace room and original kitchen in the main church/school building is being renovated into labs for STEM education and robotics learning. The work will be completed by the end of August.
First day of school is Wednesday, September 3 with early dismissal that week.