“Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore, seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand,”
-St. Augustine
Sunday readings for November 9, 2025- Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
First Reading: Ezekial 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9
Second Reading: 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17
Gospel: John 2:13-22
Announcements
Holy Redeemer School’s Food Drive
Holy Redeemer School is holding its annual food drive to provide food for food pantries affiliated with the Archdiocese. Parishioners are invited to bring non perishable food to church between now and Thanksgiving.
Prayer Vigil/Eucharistic Procession for Immigrants
Please see the attached flyer for a prayer vigil and Eucharistic Procession held on November 13th in support of immigrants, especially those at risk of deportation.
Gospel of Matthew Class
Retired Villanova Professor of Scripture, Paul Danove, will offer a weekly Zoom class on the Gospel of Matthew beginning Wednesday, December 3 from 7-8:30 PM. Recordings are available for those who can’t be online for the class. Professor Danove’s classes on the Gospels of Mark and Luke were appreciated by his students. If you wish to receive Zoom invitations, please email Father Tom at pastor@stjohnsphilly.com.
Confirmation
Confirmation at Holy Redeemer is this Sunday, November 9 at 3 PM. We have 24 young people preparing for confirmation. We will have the usual three Sunday Masses but also the confirmation Mass. Please consider attending the confirmation Mass to show support to our young people and their families.
Holy Redeemer School Spotlight
Spring Musical – The Lion King
Auditions:
- Tuesday, November 18th
- Wednesday, November 19th
Ms. Hannemann will be sharing more details soon. Audition song links: Circle of Life & Hakuna Matata
Picture Day – Friday, November 21st
Order forms and additional details will be sent home once received.
Barnes Foundation Field Trips
We are excited for our upcoming visits to the Barnes Foundation! Due to the generosity of the Barnes Foundation, we will be attending for free. Please keep a look out for the permission form that will be sent home on Monday, 11/3. The permission form is due by Friday, 11/14.
Monday, November 24th (9:30 am – 1:00 pm)
- Grades K, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8
- Chaperones needed
- Students must bring a packed lunch