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Confessions
Msgr. Henneberry will hear Confessions in the church today, Tuesday, June 9, from 5:00 to 5:30 pm. Please use the front entrance. We ask that you please remember to stay at least 6 feet away from others as you wait your turn to go to Confession.
Novena
High School Graduation 2020
We are looking for the names of Holy Redeemer parishioners who will be graduating from high school this year. If someone in your family is graduating, or if you know of friends who are graduating, please call the office at 653-6830 during morning hours.
Latin Mass
Good news for those who were not able to attend this weekend’s Latin Mass at St. Pius X / Holy Redeemer. Mass was recorded and will be posted online at 6 pm tonight in all of the usual spots.
Introduction – Prayers Of The Faithful
Take a moment and think about someone you love very much. Now, describe them in one word. That’s very difficult if not impossible. You were probably thinking of your spouse or your parent(s) or one of your children or a sibling. The endearing qualities, the virtues of soul and strengths of character and shared life experiences are what probably come to mind. And that quickly leads us to share stories of what they mean to us, and why.
Now, think about God. You are more likely to talk about how you experience God rather than describe this unique relationship in one word or phrase.
When we first became aware of the world around us, and our place in it, wonder was born in us as we realized that all of this had been made or created by someone. We think of God first as a creator or parent we call Father. As we grow older we discover that not all people are “nice” or caring and that some people are responsible for some very bad deeds. Reflecting on that, we understand that we could have been part of the evil in the world. But God saved us from that and we think of Him as a brother, a Saviour, a Redeemer whom we call the Son. And as we reach out to others in compassion and care, and fall in love, and bring life into the world and feel the pain of loss we know that God is present in yet another way…as a Consoler and Helper and Sanctifier, the Holy Spirit.
Three different persons yet the same God and the love that sustains that relationship we call the Trinity. It is what God wants for each of us and all of us. That sounds simple enough so try not to get caught up in making it complicated and impossible!
Communion
Reminder: Msgr. Henneberry will be distributing Communion in the parking lot at the following times after Mass: Saturday, 5:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am & noon.
Latin Mass
Now that the province has announced an increase in attendance, Fr. Melanson will be proceeding with the Latin Mass on Saturday, June 6, at 10 am. Given that a smaller number of people usually attend this Mass than the regular weekend Masses at St. Pius X / Holy Redeemer, there will be no lottery / invitation system. However, attendance will be limited to 50 people. Those attending the Latin Mass are asked to please use the main doors on Somerset Street.
Latin Mass
Fr. Melanson is waiting on word from the province regarding Mass attendance limits before deciding whether the Saturday, June 6, Latin Mass proceeds as scheduled. We will make an announcement as soon as possible. However, that may not be until Thursday or Friday.
Mass Attendance Requests
Not every parishioner who wants to be put on our Mass attendance list will be able to use our online form. If you know someone who does not have internet access, we ask that you to let them know that they may call the parish office (653-6830) to participate in the draw. We continue to encourage everyone who does have the internet to please apply online.