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Introduction – Prayers Of The Faithful

It has been thirty-five days since we celebrated Jesus’ Resurrection at Easter. But it seems like thirty-five weeks since we began living with the corona virus and the disruptions in every aspect of our lives! We wonder if life will ever be like it was before the pandemic as we ponder what it may be like after.

This weekend’s readings give us a look at a “before and after” in the lives of the apostles. John’s gospel recounts Jesus’ words to His chosen as He prepares them for the moment when He will return to His Father at the Ascension. He assures them that they will not be left alone. He will send them the Spirit to comfort, heal, console and strengthen them.

The Acts of the Apostles tell us what it was really like for them after Jesus’ Ascension. They did receive the Spirit! And fortified by this they preached to the Samaritans, a group weary of prejudice against them and wary of this new group and their preaching. But in hearing the Good News they experienced Jesus as being among them. And the apostles confirmed this by calling down the Spirit to seal their faith and hope.

Jesus has been with us, before and during this pandemic. The Spirit we received in Baptism and Confirmation has enabled us to reach out in prayer and compassion and be united while living apart from family and friends.                  

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Confessions

This Saturday, May 16, Msgr. Henneberry will be hearing Confessions in the church from 3:00 to 3:45 pm. Please enter the church through the front doors and exit via the wheelchair ramp door. Unless you have been selected to attend Mass this Saturday, we regret that you must leave the church before Mass begins so that we remain in compliance with current COVID-19 regulations.

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Mass Attendance Requests

Reminder: We will be accepting requests to attend Mass this weekend (May 16 & 17) until Wednesday morning. Any requests submitted after the cutoff will be added to the following week.
The Mass Attendance Request Form is below.
https://holyredeemersj.com/contact/mass-attendance-request/

Please remember, to attend Mass in person you must enter into the draw.
You also must be able to answer “No” to all items on the province’s COVID-19 checklist, available below.
https://holyredeemersj.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ScreeningEF.pdf

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Mass Attendance Requests

  • Due to the limit of 10 parishioners per Mass, the fairest method is to use a lottery system to select those who can attend.
  • You must be able to answer NO to everything on the province’s COVID-19 checklist. (AVAILABLE HERE)
  • Parishioners are asked to fill out the online request form linked below if they wish to attend a Mass.
  • If you know someone who does not have internet access, we ask you to let them know that they may call the parish office (653-6830) to participate in the draw. However, we encourage everyone who has internet access to apply online to simplify things for parish staff.
  • Please do not apply for anyone other than those living in your immediate household.
  • You only have to submit your information using the form ONCE. Your household will stay entered in the draw system for future weeks.
  • Only one application per household please.
  • Please only apply for one Mass time.
  • Once a household is drawn to attend Mass, they will not be eligible to have their name drawn again until everyone on the waiting list for that Mass has had an opportunity to attend.
  • Draw for the upcoming weekends’ Masses will be held on Wednesdays and those selected will be informed that day.
  • Those selected will receive an email from the parish (or a phone call for those without internet access) which will also include additional information such as which entrances to use, and seating arrangements.
  • Only those selected for a given Mass will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us, your name will remain in the draw for the following weeks. Please DO NOT call the office if you don’t hear from us.

Mass Attendance Request Form