PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Msgr. Publius Xuereb: Pastor Deacon Scott France….…[email protected]Deacon Lynn Sowers…[email protected]Parish Secretary: Laura Puente…………….……….[email protected]Bookkeeper: Amy Jo Maruschak……....[email protected]Director of Music: David Fernandez……..………[email protected]Dir. of Religious Education: Nicole Reynolds ……..…………[email protected]Youth Ministry: Adrian Garcia ……...…..……[email protected]Safe Environment: Deacon Lynn Sowers …..…..….....[email protected]Are You Interested in the Catholic Faith? If you are non-baptized or baptized in another denomination and are interested in exploring our faith, please consider joining our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program. Contact DRE for more information. Holy Orders and Religious Life For information on the Sacrament of Holy Orders and/or Religious Life, please contact Fr. Jonathan Wallis, Director of Vocations, 817-945-9321 or email [email protected]. Adoration for Vocations The first Sunday of each month, for one hour, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Bulletin Deadlines Articles for the bulletin should be submitted a week in advance. Friday is the deadline. Phone the parish office or email the office. Parish Registration Welcome to our parish! Please pick up a welcome packet located in the Narthex and complete the registration form inside and return to the of- fice. Sacrament of Baptism You must be registered parishioner for 3 months prior to baptism. Private baptisms are on the first Saturday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Baptisms during Mass are on the first weekend of the month at rotating Masses. Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation is a two year program beginning in 9th grade. Contact the DRE for more information. Sacrament of Marriage Contact the parish office to schedule an initial meeting with the Pastor or Deacon 9-12 months before the wedding date. Pre-Cana and NFP must be completed before the wedding date. Marriage Tribunal If you were previously married and wish to inquire about an annulment or would like your current marriage blessed, please call Deacon Scott France. Communion for the Sick and Shut-ins If you or a member of your family is unable to receive communion at Mass due to sickness or other disability, please call the parish office. 16250 Old Weatherford Road Aledo, TX 76008 Office: (817) 441-3500 Fax: (817) 441-7909 Website: www.holyredeemeraledo.org Email: [email protected]OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MASS TIMES Wed, Thurs, Fri . 9:00 a.m. Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. First Sunday of the Month: The Mass of Healing …5:30 p.m. ———————————————————— Our Parish Mission Statement To all who need comfort… To all who are lonely and need companionship… To all who seek sheltering love… To all who sin and need a Redeemer… To all who offer praise to the Lord… To all who long for peace… To those who would serve a living God… To all who come, from near or afar this church opens wide its doors and in the name of Jesus says: Welcome 2nd SUNDAY of LENT
Are You Interested in the Catholic Faith? If you are non-baptized or baptized in another denomination and are interested in exploring our faith, please consider joining our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program. Contact DRE for more information.
Holy Orders and Religious Life For information on the Sacrament of Holy Orders and/or Religious Life, please contact Fr. Jonathan Wallis, Director of Vocations, 817-945-9321 or email [email protected].
Adoration for Vocations The first Sunday of each month, for one hour, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.
Bulletin Deadlines Articles for the bulletin should be submitted a week in advance. Friday is the deadline. Phone the parish office or email the office.
Parish Registration Welcome to our parish! Please pick up a welcome packet located in the Narthex and complete the registration form inside and return to the of-fice.
Sacrament of Baptism You must be registered parishioner for 3 months prior to baptism. Private baptisms are on the first Saturday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Baptisms during Mass are on the first weekend of the month at rotating Masses.
Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation is a two year program beginning in 9th grade. Contact the DRE for more information.
Sacrament of Marriage Contact the parish office to schedule an initial meeting with the Pastor or Deacon 9-12 months before the wedding date. Pre-Cana and NFP must be completed before the wedding date.
Marriage Tribunal If you were previously married and wish to inquire about an annulment or would like your current marriage blessed, please call Deacon Scott France.
Communion for the Sick and Shut-ins If you or a member of your family is unable to receive communion at Mass due to sickness or other disability, please call the parish office.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession:
Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
First Sunday of the Month: The Mass of Healing …5:30 p.m.
———————————————————— Our Parish Mission Statement
To all who need comfort… To all who are lonely and need companionship…
To all who seek sheltering love… To all who sin and need a Redeemer…
To all who offer praise to the Lord… To all who long for peace…
To those who would serve a living God… To all who come, from near or afar this church opens wide its doors and in the name of Jesus says:
Welcome
2nd SUNDAY of LENT
Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish 2nd Sunday of Lent
Readings and Mass Intentions
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 8:00 a.m. Mass…Sandy Laurent † 10:30 a.m. Mass…Eugene & Amber White Gn 12:1-4a/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22/ 2 Tm 1:8b-10/Mt 17:1-9 MONDAY, MARCH 9 Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13/ Lk 6:36-38 TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Is 1:10, 16-20/50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23/Mt 23:1-12 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 9:00 a.m. Mass...Edward & Nora Mesker Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16/ Mt 20:17-28 THURSDAY, MARCH 12 9:00 a.m. Mass...Parishioners of Holy Redeemer Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6/ Lk 16:19-31 FRIDAY, MARCH 13 9:00 a.m. Mass...Bill Rahn † Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105: 16-17, 18-19, 20-21/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 SATURDAY, MARCH 14 5:30 p.m. Mass…Cath & Pat Mesker Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Returning our Treasure in Thanksgiving
Financial Information
Feb. 29th & March 1st
Weekly Need:….……....$11,350.00 Weekly Actual:…………$12,658.92 2nd Coll. F/M Fund:……………...$ 2,647.00 2nd Coll. Black & Indian Mission:$ 1,337.00 E-Giving:…………..….. $ 470.30
Land Loan Balance:……..….$79,822.49
(as of 02/12/20)
HOLY REDEEMER’S PRAYER INTENTION BOOK
Please continue to remember and pray
for all those listed in our prayer intention
book and the name listed below:
Elieen Andrea †
ONLINE GIVING: Go to www.HolyRedeemerAledo.org and click “DONATE” at the top of the page.
GIVEPLUS APP: Download the GivePlus app by Vanco Payment Solutions. Enter the parish zip code "76008" to find Holy Redeemer and select it as your parish.
Simple Supper at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Each Friday during Lent join us for a a Simple Supper in the Parish Hall.
March 13th ……………………………….Youth Group March 20th ………………………………..Knights of Columbus March 27th ………………………………..Mom’s Group April 3rd …………………………………...Men of Holy Redeemer
(Fish Fry) starts at 5:30 p.m.
The Transfiguration Jesus’s Transfiguration was one of the most magnificent displays of God’s glory the world has seen. The purpose of the Transfiguration was to give his apostles, and all of us, a deeper understanding of who he is. So let’s see what we can learn from it. Clearly, this was a dramatic revelation for Peter, James, and John. They never forgot what happened that day. Decades after it happened, John, wrote, “We saw his glory.” Peter said, “We had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.” When that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory”. The Transfiguration showed them that the kingdom of God that Jesus had been preaching would be characterized by glory. It also encouraged them and strength them for the ordeal of the cross that lay before them. For as they learned at Calvary, the glory of God comes not only through displays of magnificence, but also through self-giving love - a love that embraces even death. The Holy Spirit wants us to learn both of these concepts of glory. He wants us to see that Jesus is glorified every time we worship him at Mass and in prayer, and he is glorified every time we go out of our way to help someone. He is glorified when we reverence him during Eucharistic adoration, and he is glorified every time we confess our sins or forgive someone who has hurt us. Let these lessons about glory and self-giving love sink into your heart. As you dwell on the glory of Jesus’ Transfiguration, see that it is a glory that comes because of his cross. Then, tell him that you want to be changed into his glorious image. Ask him to take your every act of love and fill it with his presence. It really is possible for us to live “for the praise of his glory”.
“Jesus, open my eyes to the glory that you displayed before Peter, James, and John. Let that glory reign in my heart.”
Holy Redeemer’s Knights of Columbus
St. George Preca Council #17196
The next meeting is on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m.
Contact Jeff Jendel at the parish office for more information.
Monday, March 23rd
at 7:00 p.m.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”
Matt. 5:7
The Way of the Cross for Children hosted by the Mom’s Group
Friday, March 27th at 5:30 p.m. A children's Stations of the Cross followed by simple
supper at 6 pm. Books will be provided for the children to follow along. We hope to see you and the kiddos there!
Sat., March 14 • 5:30 p.m. Mass SERVERS Ben Clements Samuel Sanders Joshua Sanders READERS Steve Weaver Elizabeth Weaver USHERS Lisa Spence Barbara Gosnell Jim Hekele Zachary Cronin EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Steve Weaver SOUND Dave Vandercook
Sun., March 15 • 8:00 a.m. Mass SERVERS Jay Garcia Harrison McMillan Bella Garcia READERS Chris Flanagan Laura Quinn USHERS Jackie Voss Helene Onomo Jeff Pilkington Jethro Garcia EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Tim Clements SOUND Robert Speer
Sun., March 15• 10:30 a.m. Mass SERVERS Olivia Caggiano Anna Petrosky Eva White READERS Steve Bartolotta Angela Plumley USHERS Sheila Hill Tom Edmonston Ward Zschiesche Ethan Wells EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Steve Bartolotta Amber White SOUND Chris Gomez
Thank you to our Sponsor of the Week
The ads in our bulletin defray the cost of printing to the
church and are a valued service provided to our parishioners.
Please patronize the sponsors as they are supporting us.
March 8: Religious Education 9:05 a.m.
March 9: Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
March 9: Boy Scouts T-1099 6:30 p.m.
March 10: Knights of Columbus 6:30 p.m.
March 11: Ladies Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
March 13: Simple Supper 6:00 p.m.
March 13: Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m.
March 17: Men’s Group 6:30 p.m.
March 23: Penance Service 7:00 p.m.
March 29: Religious Education 9:05 a.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Religious Education News & Notes Religious Education Classes on March 8th NO classes during Spring Break, March 15th & 22nd.
Classes will resume on March 29th.
For more information, questions or to volunteer please contact Nicole at 817-441-3500 or [email protected]
Holy Redeemer Youth Group The next meeting is on Wednesday, Mar. 11th
6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Ladies Wednesday Morning Bible Study
All ladies are welcome to join a new Bible Study on Wednesday morning. Please stop by our table in the narthex after all Masses March 7th & 8th. Registrations are due by March 8th.
Sign-up sheets are also available in the parish office. For more information please contact Rita at 817-441-3500.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study for Ladies:
Course Offered: Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism (Part One)
Begins: Wednesday, April 8th Time: 9:45 a.m.to 12:00 noon
Ladies Bible Study
THE LAND OF THE BIBLE PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND OF
ISRAEL AND JORDAN WITH HOLY REDEEMER
OCTOBER 14 – 25, 2020
$2,899 PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Single supplement – add $599 if own room required at all hotels.
PAYMENTS: Make all checks payable to GOLDEN WORLD TOURS Deposit: - $250 per person due on sign-up, by March 31, 2020 and is
non-refundable at this date. Full Payment:- due in our offices no later than July 31, 2020. Once paid, all amounts are totally non-refundable.
See handout in the narthex for more information or contact Deacon Scott France at [email protected]
Rite of Election:
Kathleen McCarty &
Curtis Mahlmann
The Rite of Election is a significant step for those who want to be received into the Catholic Church. We ask for your prayers for Kathleen & Curtis as they prepare to
receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The candidates will
receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil.
Freedom House Easter Baskets
We are having our annual project to collect items
for Easter Baskets for the children at the Freedom House. Sign-ups will be
in the narthex after all Masses March 14 & 15 and March 21 & 22
for items that are needed. All baskets will be due back to
