“Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”-St Padre Pio
Sunday readings for June 14, 2026- Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Exodus 19:2-6a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5
Second Reading: Romans 5:6-11
Gospel: Matthew 9:36-10:8
Announcements
HR Summer Picnic
Please join the Holy Redeemer annual summer picnic on Saturday, June 13, from 11 am until 3 PM. It will be at Holy Redeemer. 2026 is the 25th anniversary of Father Jin’s priesthood and the 35th anniversary of Father Tom’s priesthood. We will celebrate with a cake. But come for food, fellowship and games for the children. Please bring a favorite dish to share with everyone. See the attached flyer for more information.
Brother Luke’s Ordination and Mass of Thanksgiving
Brother Luke will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 6 in Pittsburgh. Most Holy Redeemer parishioners don’t know Brother Luke, but some do. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving and lunch at Saint John’s on Sunday, June 14 at 10:30. Holy Redeemer parishioners are welcome to attend.
Art Exhibit at the Crane
All are invited to an art exhibit that is happening now until June 27th, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Crane Community Center (1001 Vine Street, Ground Floor). The topic is Iron and Paper: Unfolding Philadelphia’s Chinatown.
Annual prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
On Sunday, June 21, we will have our annual prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus right after the 11:15 English Mass. All are welcome to join for prayer in front of the Sacred Heart statue on the playground.
Congratulations to Holy Redeemer Alumni who are graduating this year
Congratulations to the Valedictorian and Salutatorian from Palumbo who are both Holy Redeemer alumni!
- Sophia Chen (valedictorian)
- William Li (Salutatorian)
Also, congratulations to Quinn Lai who graduated as Summa Cum Laude at Upper Merion HS!
Blue Bell Annual Swim Day
Our annual swim day at the Blue Bell Country Club will be Monday, June 29. Everyone is welcome. Everything is free, though there is an $8 charge if you take the bus. There are registration forms in the back of the church
Magnifica Humanitas
To the surprise of many, Pope Leo’s first encyclical is on artificial intelligence. Just as Pope Leo XVIV’s predecessor and namesake Pope Leo XIII’s groundbreaking encyclical Rerum Novarum considered the industrial revolution and its effect on human rights, our current Pope believes that a discussion of human rights in light of artificial intelligence is needed today. Pope Leo’s encyclical on artificial intelligence has been much discussed in the media.
Saint John’s will sponsor a three session presentation and discussion on the new encyclical. It will be by zoom with the possibility of watching the recording later. The sessions will be at 7 PM
- June 29, John-Paul Spiro, TeachingProfessor of Humanities, Villanova University
- July 6, Father Tom Betz, OFM Cap, Pastor, Saint John the Evangelist Church
- July 13, Father John McCloskey, OFM Cap, Parochial Vicar, Saint John the Evangelist Church
Please email Father Tom if you wish to receive zoom invitations and links to the recordings. Pastor@stjohnsphilly.com
Holy Redeemer School Spotlight
Dear Holy Redeemer Families,
We are excited to offer our Summer Academic Program from June 16 through July 9, held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
This program provides students with an opportunity to stay academically engaged throughout the summer while receiving support from our teachers on their summer packet assignments. Students will participate in academic enrichment activities, review essential skills, and continue learning in a supportive environment.
Program Details:
- Dates: June 16 – July 9
- Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Lunch: Included daily
- Cost: $900 for the four-week program
We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to help students maintain their academic progress and start the new school year with confidence.
If you are interested in enrolling your child or would like additional information, please contact the school office.
We look forward to a fun and productive summer with our students!
We are also awaiting final confirmation regarding a special summer STEM program in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania for students entering grades 4 through 8 that will be in July. Additional information will be shared as soon as details are finalized.
There will be a small participation fee, but it will be well worth the investment. Students will have the opportunity to engage in exciting hands-on STEM experiences, including 3D printing, coding, engineering design, and other technology-focused activities.
We are excited to offer this unique learning opportunity and look forward to sharing more details soon!