HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORT

The Diocese of Grand Rapids works in partnership with Catholic Rleief Services (CRS) for Haiti earthquake relief.  Our brotheres and sisters are in need of our support.
Donations can be made by check or electronicallty through the diocesan web site  at wwwdioceseofgrandrapids.org then by clicking on the Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort link.  

Or by mail:  Make checks payable to Diocese of Grand Rapids/Haiti Relief Effort and mail to:
Diocese of Grand Rapids
Attn: Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort
360 Division Ave. S
Grand Rapids, MI  49506

CRS is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic Church. CRS has been providing services and relief in Haiti for over 50 years. CRS alleviates suffering and provides assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.

MARDI GRAS

The Stewardship Committee and Staff of Holy Redeemer Parish invite you to an adult 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 a Mardi Gras Party on Friday, February 12th from 6:00-11:00pm.  Hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and drinks will be provided.  Please RSVP at 669-9220, email, or register online at www.holyredeemerparish.org by February 5th.

MINISTRY SCHEDULES

Current schedules for the following ministries are now available on line:

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

Ushers
Altar Servers
Lectors
Eucharistic Ministers
Coffee & Donuts
Altar Linens
Food Pantry

HRP ONLINE ACCOUNT

To sign-up for parish events or to access your 2009 contribution statement click here to login or create your HRP online account. 
You will need to have a current email addres on file in the Parish Office to access the feature.

Click here to add or update your current email adddress.

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.

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 Hiking in the City will be Sunday, February 21st. We will hand out water, snacks and other items to the less fortunate in the Heartside neighborhood.  Come and Join us!  We meet at the Faith Formation entrance and carpool at 1:00pm  We will return by 3:00pm.  Contact Gonzo Guerrero for more information.

ADULT FORMATION

Basic Catholicism
Thursdays, Feb 4 - Feb 18
7:00 pm at Holy Redeemer
2/4-Sacraments - Part 1 - Fr. Ron Hutchinson
2/11 - Sacraments - Part 2 - Fr. Ron Hutchinson
2/18 - Sacred Scripture - Fr. Stephen Dudek

CROSSROADS PARISHES-PARENTING SESSION
FAITH-FILLED DISCIPLINE
How to raise respectful, faith-filled children???
(a centuries-old question)
Tuesday, February 16th
7 pm at St. Pius X, McDuffee Room
Presenter: Dean Vernon
RSVP to Teri at tburns@spxcatholic.org, or 538-2600.
Childcare will be available.

Click here to see the Flyer for additional information.