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.

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

LITURGICAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

►LITURGICAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW MINISTERS...

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS...
(INCLUDING NURSING HOME EUCHARIST MINISTERS)

Tuesday, February 21st at 7:00pm
in the Church

2012 TWO DAY- LENTEN MISSION

CROSSROADS Parishes LENTEN MISSION
Two Day Mission-March 17th & 18th at Holy Redeemer-Opportunities for all!!

NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED TRANSLATOR AND BIBLICAL PERFORMER, FRANK RUNYEON
PRESENTS...

THE STORY OF FAITH

An opportunity for the WHOLE FAMILY to enhance their Lenten Journey by listening to the most ancient Christian stories tied together over two days; to be reminded of "who we are."

AFRAID!: THE GOSPEL OF MARK (FOR ALL AGES)
Saturday, March 17th at 7pm

SALT AND LIGHT (THIS ONE IS FOR CHILDREN, BUT ALL ARE WELCOME!)
Sunday, March 18th at 2pm

SERMON ON THE MOUNT (FOR ALL AGES)
Sunday, March 18th at 3 pm
Also, at 3 pm Children's Activities
FOLLOWED WITH SOUP/SALAD SUPPER

HOLLYWOOD VS. FAITH
(FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL- HIGH SCHOOL)
Sunday, March 18th at 6pm

Please RSVP to 669-9220 or email

Click here to see the cvomplete Flyer

OPERATION ST. VALENTINE

This year we are again collecting socks for all ages! Socks for men, women, and children are always needed in the missions. In addition, when we Hike in the City, we distribute clean, dry, warm socks to the men and women on the streets. The Women's Resource Center Clothes Closet helps provide outfits to women who are going on interviews and/or starting new jobs. Special needs are pantyhose, (black, off black, and nude-all sizes including queen), knee high nylons and trouser socks in basic colors (black, navy, tan, and brown). Donations can be left in the Outer Narthex of the church. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Terpstra.

PLAY GROUP

Our next gathering will be Friday, February 17th 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.

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 HISTORY OF THE MASS The Liturgy of the Eucharist or the Mass is the most important liturgy we celebrate. Do you have questions about how the first Christians celebrated this liturgy or how and why it has changed over time? Check this series out and have the answers to your questions explained. A Study Guide can accompany this seriesOur 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)

GOLDEN REDEEMERS POTLUCK

Thursday, February 9th at 1:00 pm in Shepherds Hall. Come join us for great food and a great time. Bring your friends and please bring a dish to pass.

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.