October 22, 2017 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time www.hrcatholic.org 120 South Eastmoor Drive Post Office Box 67 New Bremen, OH 45869 419.629.2543 Mission: As a Christ centered family of faith, Holy Redeemer is a Catholic community that shares our God-given gifts. We welcome all while praying, teaching, and serving the people God sends to us. Eucharist: Parish Staff/Office: 419-629-2543 Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Thomas Dorn Monday: 7:00 p.m. 419-629-3031 [home] Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. [email protected]Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – 9-9 Deacon: Greg Bornhorst, 419-629-2780 [home] Wednesday: 12:05 p.m. [email protected]Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Accountant: Mary Eyink, 419-629-2226 [home] Friday: 8:30 a.m. [email protected]Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Coordinator of Elementary Religious Education: Kathy Pape, [email protected]Sacrament of Reconciliation: Coordinator of JH & HS Youth/Young Adult Ministry: Monday & Thursday: 6:15-6:45 p.m. Nick Clune, [email protected]Tuesday & Friday: 8:00-8:20 a.m. Coordinator of Junior & Senior High Religious Education: Wednesday: 11:30-11:50 a.m. Jenny Sailer, [email protected]Saturday: 4:00-4:30 p.m. Director of Liturgy and Music: Nick Wilker, [email protected]Normal Office Hours: Pastoral Associate/Adult Faith/Media & Tech: Monday - Thursday 9:00-11:30 a.m./12:30-4:00 p.m. Brad Feltz, [email protected]Friday 9:00-11:30 a.m. Baptism: Baptisms are scheduled through the parish office. Parents are expected to participate in the baptism preparation program. Marriage: Engaged couples are expected to begin marriage preparation at least six months in advance. Weddings are not scheduled until after an initial meeting with the pastor. New Parishioners: We would love to officially welcome you into our family. Registration forms are available at the welcome desk, In the media rack, on our website, or in the parish office. Parish Hall Information: Contact parish office Prayer Line: 419-629-2406, 419-629-2639, 419-629-2084 Pastoral Council: Chair: Leah Wente, 419-629-2640 Co-Chair: Jay McCollum 419-953-2849 Professional Counseling: Contact parish office St. Marys Deanery Web Site: www.stmarysdeanery.com
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October 22, 2017
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
www.hrcatholic.org 120 South Eastmoor Drive Post Office Box 67
New Bremen, OH 45869
419.629.2543
Mission: As a Christ centered family of faith, Holy Redeemer
is a Catholic community that shares our God-given gifts.
We welcome all while praying, teaching, and serving
the people God sends to us.
Eucharist: Parish Staff/Office: 419-629-2543
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Thomas Dorn
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK If the coin belongs to Caesar, then give it to him. Paying taxes is often unpleasant, but requires little self-investment. We know that a portion of our income must go back to the government, but what then, exactly, belongs to God? God does not seek our financial resources. What belongs to God is something that we sometimes want to keep to ourselves or divide in different places. What belongs to God is our hearts. We owe everything to God, even our very being. Without God we are nothing. God patiently continues to tell the world: “I am the LORD and there is no other, there is no God besides me.” How do we unite the varied allegiances of our hearts into one under God? (Cycles of Faith)
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. The Holy Father writes, “World Mission Sunday invites us to reflect anew on the mission at the heart of the Christian faith.” To support Pope Francis’ World Mission a second collection
will be taken at all Masses this weekend (October 21-22). Special envelopes can also be found at the Welcome Desk.
A ROSE was placed near the Mary statue by Holy Redeemer’s Bereavement Committee in memory of Mary Ann Knapke. Please
remember her family in your prayers.
THANK YOU to everyone who
supported the Mission
Breakfast last week, October
15. The donations will be used
for the hurricane relief effort in
Puerto Rico.
THANK YOU to Fr. Dorn and the parishioners of Holy Redeemer for their prayers and support during the illness and passing of our wife and mother, Kelley Wendeln. Thank you, too, to those who donated food and desserts for the luncheon. It was very much appreciated. Fred Wendeln and family
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS,
November 1, is a holy day of
obligation. Masses will be
celebrated on Wednesday, November 1 at
12:05 and 7:00 p.m.
ON NOVEMBER 2, the Church celebrates the Commemoration of the
Faithful Departed (All Souls). Holy Redeemer will have a special celebration at the 7:00 p.m. Mass that night. Letters to families of parishioners who have died in the last year have been mailed. If you did not receive a letter, please contact the parish office. Holy Redeemer would also like to recognize family members of parishioners who have died in the last year with a special candle. If you would like to remember a loved one from your family, please contact Brad Feltz in the parish office with their name for a candle. Candles may be taken home after the 7:00pm Mass on Thursday, November 2nd. EVANGELIZATION AND SERVICE COMMISSION will meet on Tuesday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room. Plans for the 2018 parish dinner will be discussed. Anyone interested in helping plan and organize is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Becky Homan at 419-753-3352.
CALLING ALL BLOGGERS or want-to-be bloggers. We have started a Holy Redeemer parish blog (yes, it is live and can be found on the social media page of our new parish website (www.hrcatholic.org)) and would like to hear from our parishioners. If you would like to help or have ideas for the blog, please contact Pam Kaiser or the parish office at [email protected].
OUR GIFT IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S GIFT October 15 – $6,819.25 Adults - $6,070.00 HS/Grade School - $13.80 Anonymous - $735.45 Attendance – 943
BIBLE TIMELINE STUDY: Session 6 (Egypt and Exodus – Part 1) will be November 2nd (7:45 p.m.) or 4th (9:30 a.m.). Read Exodus 1-18. And to go deeper, answer the questions in the book and read what is recommended. Anyone can still join us by contacting the parish office. Please note, all books mentioned in the workbook or by Fr. Dorn are available for purchase at the Cornerstone. If you have not already done so, sign-up for Remind (@hrBible).
BOOK CLUB will meet on Tuesday, November 14 at 6:45 p.m. in the conference room. The Rainbow Comes and Goes, by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt, will be discussed. A brief synopsis: Though Anderson Cooper has always considered himself close to his mother, his intensely busy career as
a journalist for CNN and CBS affords him little time to spend with her. After she suffers a brief but serious illness at the age of ninety-one, they resolve to change their relationship by beginning a year-long conversation unlike any they had ever had before. The result is a correspondence of surprising honesty and depth in which they discuss their lives, the things that matter to them, and what they still want to learn about each other. All are welcome. For more information, contact Linda Kuenning at 419-302-2223.
LECTORS are asked, please, to pick up their new workbooks in the sacristy. The workbooks are helpful toward a more effective proclamation of God’s word.
Minutes from the Pastoral Council meeting on September 11 can be found in the glass enclosed bulletin board in the entrance of the church. If you would like a copy, please contact the parish office.
RED CROSS REJUVENATION PROJECT: Many of us have enjoyed the outdoor garden Red Crosses that were constructed by our Holy Redeemer Youth quite a few years ago. Time and weather continue to take a toll and we have noticed that many could use a fresh coat of paint and maybe even a new replacement cross. For a Senior Service Project, Sara Champagne has offered to paint, reconstruct, or create a new cross for those of you that would like an update or those of you who were not offered a cross years ago. If interested please contact Sara or Linda by email at [email protected] or text/call 419-953-0170. Thank you.
MASS SCRIPTURE READINGS & REFLECTIONS: October 22 – Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 I am the LORD and there is no other, there is no God besides me. It is I who arm you, though you know me not, so that toward the rising and the setting of the sun people may know that there is none besides me. I am the LORD, there is no other. (Is 45:5-6) Cyrus was the king of Persia, who God “anointed” to defeat the Babylonians and to release Israel from captivity in Babylon. Why do you think God chose a foreign king to rescue Israel? Thessalonians 1:1-5b We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father. (1 Thes 1:2-3) Today’s reading is the opening words to the earliest of Paul’s letters, First Thessalonians, written in AD 50. How does Paul speak of the Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? I can do all things in him who strengthens me. (Phil 4:13) Paul informs the Philippians he has learned the secret of living well under any circumstance: find strength in Christ. How is this true in your life? Matthew 22:1-14 or 22:1-10 “Show me the coin that pays the census tax.” Then they handed him the Roman coin. He said to them, “Whose image is this and whose inscription?” They replied, “Caesar’s.” At that he said to them, “Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” (Mt 22:19-21) Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast ends in a startling way. How do you know if you are properly dressed for the wedding feast (the return of Christ)?
THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, October 25, students in grades 1-3 will have their All Saints/Halloween Party. They will be learning about different Saints who led very unusual lives and never wavered on their faith, even to the point of being put to death. As I read these stories I ask myself “Would I ever be able to do what they did”? When your child gets home next week ask them to tell you about one of the Saints they learned about. I promise you it will be an interesting story. THANK YOU, again, to the parents of the second grade students who attended the meeting for First Reconciliation. This is the largest class of 2nd graders we have had since I have been CRE and it was wonderful to see so many parents attend the meeting. What better way to teach our children how important our faith is.
-- Kathy Pape
Holy Redeemer youth in grades seven and eight will be trick or treating for canned goods from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25. The collected canned goods will be donated to Agape, located in St. Marys, which serves the local community. Last year the youth collected over 1000 cans in one hour. Anyone wishing to donate is invited to turn on their porch light.
Anyone wishing to donate but who will not be home that evening is invited to turn on their porch light and leave their canned goods (bagged) on their porch. Items may also be dropped off at church. Thank you for your support. Holy Redeemer Youth Quarter Auction: Donations are now being accepted for our Quarter Auction which will be held on November 12th in the parish hall at 1:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:15. Admission is $3.00. Concessions will be available. All proceeds will be going to the youth to help them to go on retreats and do service projects throughout the community. Please consider helping with donations such as gift cards, Christmas items, seasonal items, yard or home supplies, craft items, jewelry, purses, religious items, baked goods, etc. Please drop off all items by October 29th at the parish office For more information, contact Jenny Sailer at [email protected] or Susan Krieg at 419-733-5776.
-- Jenny Sailer
The rosary is being prayed 25 minutes before every
Mass at Holy Redeemer.
SAVE THE DATE: Catholic Men’s Conference,
February 24, 2018, Columbus, Ohio. Speakers include
Dr. Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins and Chris Stefanick.
Church Feast Days & Memorials October 23 to 29: 23 – St. John of Capistrano, Priest 24 – St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop 28 – Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles DID YOU KNOW? In March of 1993, Fr. Trick saw a
need for people to be joined in unity prayer. Various
crises and challenges had occurred in the community
to prompt the need for unity prayer: tragic deaths,
injuries, death of parents and loved ones, family
struggles, tensions in parish, to name a few. These
were traumatic events happening to good people.
A prayer circle was formed consisting of eighteen
ladies. Team leaders were Mary Alice Youngs and
Hilda Niekamp. One or the other of the team leaders
may be called to start a prayer. The prayer is then
passed on to each of the ladies.
There have been healings from the Lord. The Lord
answers all our prayers, but not always the way we
want. Sometimes his way is to take a person home to
heaven. People call us, thanking us for this Ministry
of Prayer. We thank the Lord who is the “Divine
Healer”. The ladies on the Prayer Circle have truly
Have you seen our new website? Check it out at www.hrcatholic.org. Full of new information and content. You can find the current and past bulletins, calendar of events, and much more.
HOLY REDEEMER CCD/YOUTH GROUP - REMIND COMMUNICATIONS
Holy Redeemer will be using Remind for many communications this CCD year. Remind is a free service that allows us to
communicate quickly using text, push notifications or email to a group.
We will use Remind to notify you of upcoming events, reminders, class cancelations, or information about what the youth
are learning.
We'll be able to stay in touch without revealing your personal contact information.
Signing up is easy: use one of the methods below or fill out the form and send to the parish office
1) Receive messages via text message:
Text one or many of the text codes (below) to 81010
Reply to the message Remind sends with your first and last name
2) Receive messages via push notification:
Download the Remind app on Android or iOS device or go to rmd.me/a to install the app
Once the app is downloaded, create a parent &/or student account with your email address
Go to the classes tab, tap the +, enter the push code (below).
3) Receive messages via email:
go to www.remind.com and sign up for an account (if you didn't already create one above)
add your email address to use for messages.
You can sign up for as many of the below classes you want to hear from (or that you and/or your children are involved in).
You can always remove yourself or change your notification methods later
- either use one of the methods above or contact the parish office (419-629-2543 or [email protected])
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
“Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” The Pharisees, full of malice, were trying to “entrap Jesus in speech.” They concocted a question that flattered him, saying, “You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth,” but which also put him in a position to be in big trouble if he challenged the Roman laws. Jesus, of course, escaped the trap with his brilliant reply. We can appreciate the wisdom of his response, but more importantly, we can appreciate what it means for us. To repay to Caesar, in this case, meant to give appropriate allegiance to the secular authorities. We too are under such authority, and although Uncle Sam is different than Caesar in countless ways, the fact remains that as constituents of this country who enjoy its many benefits, we are also called to extend a certain kind of tribute to our government. Taxes, yes, but more than that too. The loyalty and patriotism that offers our gifts in service to the good of our nation is also a tribute we Christians should make in good faith. Only when a law of our land contradicts the moral principles of God do we have to follow our primary allegiance instead, namely, our allegiance to Christ. Unfortunately, in our day we live under certain national laws that do conflict with the truth about human dignity, and thus a tension exists for us. But the course is clear. We must repay “to God what belongs to God” by defending the truth even when it may be unpopular. This kind of courage is what built the Church in those early centuries of persecution when practicing our faith was against the law. Heaven forbid this should ever happen to us. But if it does, we know what must be done.
(Cycles of Faith)
DISCOVERING JOYFUL CATHOLICISM: Fr. Nathan Cromley will be at St. Remy Church, Russia, to lead us in Discovering Joyful Catholicism. Jesus promised his followers that they would have “complete joy.” How do we have this joy, and what does it mean? Following Jesus can be costly. What do we gain? Why should we choose Jesus
over what our world offers us? How does our Catholic Faith bring us to this “complete joy”? The apostles and martyrs faced opposition and persecution, even death, yet were full of joy. Why? How? This 3-day mission will be held Monday-Wednesday, November 6-8, 7:00-8:30 p.m. each night.
LITURGICAL RENEWAL for all Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion presented by Fr. Ryan Ruiz and Dr. Jessie Thomas will be held at St. Michael in Fort Loramie on Monday, November 6, 7-9 p.m. For more information or to register, go to http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Liturgical-Renewal-2017-Flyer-Registration.pdf.
RESPECT LIFE: DIAPER AND WIPE DRIVE. Bins are located in the entranceway at Holy Redeemer until November 5th – for your generous donations of diapers and wipes. The collection will be delivered to Rustic Hope in Russia, OH.
Rustic Hope is a Christ centered and family focused non-profit that provides many services to single mothers before, during, and after delivery. Some services include: temporary housing, transportation, food, clothing, supplies, adoption information, post abortive counseling, and parenting classes. All sizes of diapers are accepted, and they always need sizes 5 & 6. Thank you for your support because EVERY LIFE MATTERS. For questions, please contact Laura Steineman at 419-953-4887.
ENGAGED & MARRIED COUPLES: Saturday, October
28 - St Henry American Legion. God’s
Abundant Mercy and what it means for
your marriage. Teresa Tomeo and her
husband Deacon Dominick Pastore will
share their incredible story. Doors open
at 6:00, dinner at 6:30. Cost: $35/couple which includes
dinner, drinks, door prizes, and live music. Contact Marleen
Evers at 419-375-2475 for more information or to register.
hosted by the St Henry and Holy Trinity Clusters.
CARD PARTY: The New Bremen Senior Citizens will host a card party on Wednesday, October 25, at the New Bremen Senior Citizens building. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $3.00 admission for desserts, cards, and a chance to win numerous gifts donated by local businesses. RADIO MARIA BRUNCH BUFFET will be on Sunday, October 22, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Speedway Lanes in New Bremen. All you care to eat breakfast buffet (lunch items will be available after 10:00 a.m.) Meals cost $9.99 for adults and $5.99 for those 3 to 10, children 2 and under eat free. Radio Maria is operated by volunteers dedicated to bringing "A Christian Voice in your Home." Radio Maria studio WHJM 88.7 FM, is located at 191 E. Fourth St. Minster.
IS GOD CALLING YOU? Are you looking to do
something more with your life? Is God calling you to
serve in a leadership role? Explore the Lay Pastoral
Ministry Program (LPMP) at the Athenaeum of Ohio.
This program has helped parish lay leaders become
equipped for the journey of faith since 1975. Masters,
Graduate Certificate & Non-Degree Certificate program
in Pastoral Ministry. Register now to enjoy 50% off
spring semester classes. Contact Deacon Hal Belcher at
THE SHRINE OF THE HOLY RELICS IS OFFERING THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: For more information or to register, please contact Amy Petsch at 419-925-453 or [email protected].
Thursday, October 26, 10-11 a.m. - Humor in Sacred Scripture. Because Sacred Scripture is the inspired word of God, we tend to take it very seriously, and we should. Yet, some of Sacred Scripture is really quite humorous. What new insights might we gain if we allowed ourselves the freedom to laugh with God? Session led by Precious Blood Sister Joyce Ann Zimmerman.
Sunday, October 29 – The Queen of BINGO! LIVE at OVERDRIVE. In the tradition of the hilarious Harvey Korman and Tim Conway sketches from the old Carol Burnett Show, comes the stage comedy The Queen of Bingo! 'Sis' and 'Babe,' two sisters on the other side of 50, want to add a little fun and excitement to their lives...but where to find it? BINGO! Tickets are $25 per person. Includes buffet dinner and show. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m., show at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit Maria Stein Shrine. Call 419-925-9999 for tickets. Tuesday evenings in November, Saints and Cinema, 6:30 pm - Join us at the Shrine to view and discuss various films about the following Saints:
November 7: Saint Therese of Lisieux Thérèse: The Story of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
November 14: Saint Thomas Moore A Man for All Seasons
November 21: Servant of God Dorothy Day Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
November 28: Saint Francis of Assisi Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Light discussion and interpretation to follow each viewing. Free popcorn! Free drinks! Free admission!
LIVE THE FAITH – LADIES LUNCHEON. You're invited to feed your soul at the "LIVE the FAITH" Ladies Luncheon at noon on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at the Shelby Oaks Golf Club. Be uplifted in your Catholic faith and learn more about the educational opportunities and resources available to you through the premiere Catholic center of formation in the archdiocese, the Athenaeum of Ohio. Hear an inspired talk by Father David Doseck. Father Doseck was ordained a priest by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in May 2017 and serves as the parochial vicar at St. John Fisher and St. Veronica in Cincinnati. Cost is $20 per person. RSVP by Oct. 31. All are welcome. For more information contact Tracy Wolcott 513-233-6113. PLEASE PRAY for the intentions of the Holy Father for the month of October’s universal Intention: That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.
JOINT PRAYER SERVICE in Commemoration of the Reformation - Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Binzer and ELCA Southern Ohio Synod Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt will join together for a joint prayer service to recognize the separation between the Catholic and Lutheran Church and pray for greater unity in Christ. The gathering will follow the service conducted between Pope Francis and the Lutheran World Federation in Lund, Sweden, last year. Join us: Sunday, November 5, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at Epiphany Lutheran Church (6430 Far Hills Ave., Centerville). CATHOLIC ADULT SINGLES CLUB enables its members to share, trust, and enjoy the ideas and company of fellow single adults through weekly activities. For more information, call Eileen Lamm at 419-678-8691. The following activities are planned: On October 22, bowling and supper in Coldwater. On October 28, Mass and supper in Ft Recovery. On Saturday, November 11, bowling in Minster OH. Sunday, November 19, USAF Museum/supper in Dayton OH.
A WEEKEND OF DISCOVERY… A Lifetime of Love!! You’re
invited to attend a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter weekend, where married couples can get
away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones - and focus
only on each other. If you’d like greater depth, growth,
and enrichment in your relationship, you’ll like the
difference a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend
can make! The upcoming Marriage Encounter
weekend is November 3-5, Spiritual Center of Maria
or www.esharing.org. NOVEMBER 11-12: DISCERNMENT RETREAT FOR YOUNG WOMEN - The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist are hosting a Vocation Discernment Retreat for young women, ages 16-33, in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 11-12. The retreat features Eucharistic Adoration, conferences and talks, and fun with the Sisters! Register online at www.sistersofmary.org. NOVEMBER 17-19: DISCERNMENT RETREAT FOR MEN - The Vocation Office is hosting a retreat for men college age and older discerning God’s will for their lives. The retreat is free to all participants and includes all food and lodging for the weekend at the Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center. The retreat, which is led by Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer, the Archdiocesan Vocation Director, will include ample time for silent prayer and reflection in addition to conferences on discernment. For more information or to register please visit: www.cincinnativocations.org and click on Events.
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