MARDI GRAS

The Stewardship Committee and Staff of Holy Redeemer Parish invite you to an adult (21yrs. and older) gathering.  We would like to use this opportunity to thank the members of our faith community who have given generously of their time, talent, and treasure.  Please allow us to show our appreciation by joining us for our Adult Mardi Gras Party on Friday, February 17th from 6:00-11:00pm.  Hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and drinks will be provided.  Please RSVP at 669-9220 or email by February 10th.

UNDER THE OVERPASS

Come join us on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7pm in the Activity Center of Holy Redeemer Parish to hear nationally renowned speaker and author of the book Under the Overpass, Mike Yankowski. He and his wife Danae are the executive editors of Zealous Love: A Practical Guide to Social Justice.

Mike comes to us from Vancouver, B.C. For five months, he chose to become homeless in six different major American cities, he did so to better understand the plight of the American homeless, and to observe how the Church and Christians were interacting with this despised corner of American society.

Mike is excited to use the story of Christ's love and calling in his life to captivate and motivate Christians into deeper faith and bolder action. Don't miss this compelling, life changing story!!

Admission: a non-perishable food item for LOVE Inc. Food Pantry

TO HELP US PLAN FOR SEATING, CHILDCARE, & REFRESHMENTS
Please RSVP: by March 16, 2012
Email: rpitt@holyredeemerparish.org
or phone: 669-9220

Click here for more information.

CRIB DRIVE

Our Life Issues Committee along with the Knights of Columbus Council #7487 will once again be aiding the HELP Pregnancy Crisis Aid Center, by placing a crib in the Outer Narthex during the month of January for donations of baby items. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Items that are most needed include:

►DIAPERS (especially size 4, 5, and pull-ups) ►SOCKS (mainly toddler sizes) ►FORMULA (Enfamil which is consistent with the WIC program) ► ONESIES (large size) ►CLOTHING (size 12 months and up) ►NEW OR GENTLY USED TOYS OR BOOKS ►BABY HANGERS ►BOTTLES ►WIPES ►BABY WASH, LOTION, POWDER, OR SHAMPOO ►PACIFIERS ►SIPPY CUPS

Due to state law, they are not able to give out car seats, except for those that are brand new. Questions or for more information contact Nancy Fohlbrook.

VALENTINE’S DAY COUPLES EVENT

Holy Redeemer Parish ~ Activity Center

Appetizers ~ Four Course Dinner ~ Interactive Live Comedy Show

$20 per person
Tickets are available at Holy Redeemer Parish and will be for sale after all Masses
 or Call the Parish Office at 669-9220 or email for ticket information.

Sponsored by:
►Men of Emmaus ►Knights of Columbus Council #7487
►CROSSROADS Parishes

Click here to download complete flyer

HOLLAND RESCUE MISSION

Our next Holland Rescue Mission meal will be on Sunday, January 29th. We are looking for people to help prep the meal on Friday, January 27th beginning at 6:00pm and then serving the meal on Sunday beginning at 11:00am. Many hands make light work! Please consider making a difference.  Contact Wendy Ahearne today at to sign up to help. 

PLAY GROUP

Our next gathering will be Friday, February 3rd 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 the weekend of January 28th & 29th. A truck will be available on Saturday from 3:30-6:00pm and on Sunday from 8:00am-2:00pm. They accept gently used clothing, small appliances, toys, and furniture.  Won't you consider helping fill the truck?

 

BLOOD DRIVE

Our next BLOOD DRIVE is will be Saturday, February 4th from 9:15am-3:15pm (►please note change in time). YOU SAVE THE DAY, PLEASE GIVE BLOOD THIS WINTER! Please make it a priority to give the gift of life! Log onto RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: HRPJ) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make your appointment today!
Thank you for your support!

 

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

To access a printable version your 2011 Contribution Statement click here to login or create your HRP Online Account.  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. You will also have access to your membership information, you will be able to review your information, make changes, and register for upcoming events.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

Have you wanted to:
Grow in your relationship with God? Know more about your Catholic faith? Deepen your spiritual Life? Meet with others who share these desires? Then consider becoming part of our Bible Study Opportunities.

2012 ADULT BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY

Beginning February 2012

PSALMS: THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER
Tuesday mornings • 9:30-11:30 am
(women's group)

To sign up for the above studies please contact the Parish Office at 669-9220 or email. 

 

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, February 13th.

LENDING LIBRARY

HAVE YOU VISITED OUR LENDING LIBRARY YET?

So, you are not a reader? How about listening to some educational CD's instead? New to our library are a few programs that might interest your ears. Listen to these as you go to and from work, as you are sitting in your home, or as you are relaxing before bedtime. You can learn anytime, anywhere.

"THE BIBLE SAYS WHAT" Dealing with Difficult Scripture Passages. This helps the listener to uncover the truth of God's Word through examining difficult Scripture. A Study Guide can be found in the library to accompany this series.
Stop by and check it out! You can find our library in the Faith Formation classroom wing.

Our Lending Library hours are:

Sunday between the Masses
Tuesday - 4:30-5:45pm
Wednesday - 4:30-8:00pm
  (during Faith Formation Classes)

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!

 

HIKING IN THE CITY

Our next trip will be Sunday, February 19th. Join us as we distribute snacks, drinks, and other items to our Heartside neighbors.  We meet at the Faith Formation Entrance by 1:00 pm and we return by 3:00 pm.  Contact Gonzo Guerrero for more information.

ADULT FORMATION

CROSSROADS Catechetical Day

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012
8:00am - 3:30pm

HOSTED AT HOLY REDEEMER PARISH

2700 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI

"The ABCs of Catechesis"
AWARENESS, BEAUTY, CHRISTLIKENESS
Keynote Speaker-Fr. Phil Shangraw

Click here to download the Registration Packet.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 18th - Space is limited.

Additional Opportunities will be offered in 2012!
Are there any topics you would like to see offered?
Contact Rhonda at 669-9220 ext. 1101