COMMITMENT OF TIME & TALENT - 2012-2013

Please bring your Time & Talent Commitment Form to Mass with you on May 19th/20th. Please use one commitment form per person. Print name, address, phone, etc. Circle the Ministry Code(s) for the ministries that you are currently involved in and those which you wish to participate. If you have never participated in any parish ministry in the past, LET THIS BE THE YEAR THAT YOU SAY YES!  IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT A MINISTRY click here to download our Stewardship of Time & Talent Booklet for 2012-2013.

CSA 2012

2012 So Faith May Flourish, Catholic Services Appeal  - All of our diocesan programs and ministries serve people in ways that we as an individual parish could never do. Please prayerfully consider a pledge to the 2012 Catholic Services Appeal. If you have made a pledge in the past, thank you for your continued support. If you have not pledged before, please consider a pledge to this year's appeal. Our parish goal is 100% participation. All gifts whatever their size are important to those helped by the programs and ministries of our diocese.  Remember, no gift is too large or too small. Click here to make your pledge online.

PICNIC IN THE PARK

>>>>Begins Thursday, May 10th and continues until September

Everyone is invited to join us to help serve the meal including hand packed ice cream and drinks. We carpool from Holy Redeemer departing at 4:20pm or meet us at Heartside Park, serving at 5:00 pm. This is an opportunity for you and your family to respond to Scripture which says:

"Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink..."  Mt. 25:37
If these words speak to you, then come and join us!!

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR HAT. . . Health Department regulations! If you are interested in helping in any way please contact Deacon Richard either by phone at 669-9220 or email.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Our next opportunity is Saturday, May 19th. There are morning or afternoon shifts available. No construction experience is necessary. If you are interested contact Steve Szost. We carpool from Holy Redeemer parking lot.

RCIA

HAVE you been worshipping with us, but never officially took the step to become Catholic?
HAVE you been away from the church...have now returned, but want to know more?
HAVE you been a Catholic all of your life, but never celebrated all of the Initiation Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)?
HAVE you joined us from a different background and would now like to find out more about the Catholic Church?

If any of the above questions apply to you, we would love to help you in your journey! OR if you know anyone that could answer yes to any of the above questions, perhaps you should extend an invitation to them!  

Please contact Rhonda Lomonaco if we can assist you.

PLAY GROUP

Our next gathering will be Friday, May25th from 10:00-11:00am in the Parish Nursery. Come with your child/children age 6 months to 4 years old and meet other parish families, have some quality play time, listen to a story and have FUN! Hope to see you there!

PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS

Loving God,
Raise up dedicated leaders who will shepherd your people and guide them to your Son. Give generous and willing hearts to the seminarians of our Diocese who have heard your call to live a life of service to the Church. Help us to encourage and support them as they strive to become priests who are models of discipleship, possessors of wisdom and on fire with love for your people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Click here to learn more about our seminarians.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL DRIVE

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a drive for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. A truck will be in the parking lot next weekend Saturday, May 19th from 2:00-6:00pm & Sunday May 20th from 8:00am-2:00pm. Bring your gently used clothes, small appliances, toys or furniture and help fill the truck. They can use it all! 
 

MINISTRY SCHEDULES

Current schedules for the following ministries are available:

Click on your ministry and open the PDF schedule on that page.

Ushers
Altar Servers
Lectors
Eucharistic Ministers
Coffee & Donuts
Altar Linens
Food Pantry
Children's Liturgy of the Word

HRP ONLINE ACCOUNT

Click here to login or create your HRP Online Account.  You will have acess to your membership information, you will be able to review your information, make changes, register for upcoming events, and access your current contribution record.  You will need to have a current email address on file in the Parish Office to access this feature.

To update your email address email the Parish Office with your current email address.

PRAYER GATHERING

Please join us on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Emmaus Chapel at 8:00pm for an evening of prayer for yours and your families' intentions. Special intentions are always offered for our children, teachers, and administrators. Please bring a rosary or reflective readings or prayer service to share. Our next gathering will be Monday, May 14th.

GOLDEN REDEEMERS GAME DAY

Men and women, over the age of 50 who are young spirited and enjoy fellowship and fun.Join us for fun and fellowship! Thursday, May 17th in Shepherds Hall from 1:00-4:00 pm.

LENDING LIBRARY

LOOKING FOR SOME SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT FOR THE SPRING & SUMMER?

HAVE YOU VISITED OUR LENDING LIBRARY YET?
Located in the Faith Formation Classroom Wing

Our Spring/Summer Hours are:
•Sundays between the Masses
•Wednesdays ♦ 4:30-8:00 pm
•During normal business hours of the Parish
  (with assistance from Parish Staff)

KHIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Have you ever considered becoming a Knight?  Catholic men ages 18 and older if you have been thinking about becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus click here for more information.

Our Council sponsors many events here at Holy Redeemer such as...
 
Blood Drives - Lenten Fish Frys
Wild Game Dinner - Memoral Day Picnic
Tootsie Roll Drive for the Mentally Impaired
HELP Pregnancy Resource Center Crib Drives
Membership Blitz Drives - Parish Grounds Clean-up
Altar Server Appriciation - St. Vincent de Paul Drives

RECYCLE!

Recycle your inkjet and laser printer cartridges, old cell phones, IPOD'S, old digital camera's, video games, etc. Drop boxes are located outside the Parish and Faith Formation Offices. Don't forget to feed our Paper Gator! Items accepted are: newspaper, office paper, shredded paper, catalogs, magazines, phone books, junk mail... NO CORRUGATED CARDBOARD! NO PLASTIC! And remember to save your aluminum can tabs for our "Tabs for Tots", a collection box is located in the outer Narthex of church, this benefits pediatric medical services in West Michigan. Let's all continue our efforts to GO GREEN!

ADULT FORMATION

Watch for additional opportunities coming soon!!

Is there a topic you would like to see offered??

Contact Rhonda at 669-9220 ext. 1101 or email rhonda@holyredeemeerparish.org