120 South Eastmoor Drive Post Office Box 67 June 2, 2019 New … · 2019. 5. 31. · Every Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. New Parishioners: We would love to officially welcome you

Every Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

New Parishioners: We would love to officially welcome you into our family.

Registration forms are available in folders on the door in

the church entrance or by contacting the parish office.

Baptism Prep: Required for all first-time parents. Scheduled on the 2nd

Monday in March, July, and November. Baptism/Marriage/Hall Rental: Please contact the parish office.

Pastoral Council: Chair: Jonathan Dietz, 937.489.9008 Co-Chair: Nancy Topp, 419.629.2753

Prayer Line: 419.778.3632, 419.629.2406, 419.629.2639

Stephen Ministry: 419.302.2223 or 419.733.4440

120 South Eastmoor Drive Post Office Box 67 New Bremen, OH 45869 419.629.2543

Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Monday 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday 12:05 p.m.

Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Mon/Thu 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.

Tue/Fri 8:00 – 8:20 a.m.

Wed 11:30 – 11:50 a.m.

Mass Schedule:

Reconciliation:

Adoration/Exposition:

Pastoral Staff:

June 2, 2019

Phone: 419.629.2543

Office Hours: Mon-Thu 9 am – 4 pm

Friday 9 am – noon

Pastor: Rev. Thomas Dorn

419.629.3031 [home]

[email protected]

Deacon: Greg Bornhorst

419.305.1977 [cell]

[email protected]

Accountant: Mary Eyink

419.629.2226 [home]

Coordinator of Elementary CCD and

Community Outreach:

Kathy Pape

[email protected]

Coordinator of JH/HS CCD and

Youth Ministry:

Jenny Sailer

[email protected]

Coordinator of Liturgy and Music:

Nick Wilker

[email protected]

Pastoral Associate/Adult Faith/Tech:

Brad Feltz

[email protected]

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Renovation Committee Update A Reminder that the renovation presentation and updates

can be found on our website at hrcatholic.org/renovations

(menu option “Parish Life” / “Renovations/Capital

Campaign”). The presentation can also be found on our

YouTube channel or Facebook page.

"Are you excited about the renovations? Are you good

at talking to people? Can you volunteer around 8-10 hours

of your time between now and July 4? Please prayerfully

consider volunteering your time and skills to the renovation

effort. We are in need of people to call and talk with other

parishioners about the renovations or to see if they have any

questions or comments. All you have to do to get started is

to call or email Brad Feltz at the parish office

([email protected]). Questions and comments are always

welcome. Members of the fundraising committee will be

reaching out to parishioners soon.

DISASTER RELIEFE: Prayerfully consider contributing to the disaster relief effort through Catholic Social Services to aid those effected by the tornados in Celina and Dayton and the flooding in the area. We will not be taking up a second collection as Masses, but you can place donations in an envelope (or use the special white mailing labels in your envelopes). Mark envelopes with “Disaster Relief” and drop off at church or place in the collection basket.

MASS IS A CELEBRATION, but it's no day at the beach! While in church, parishioners are reminded to please dress in a way that reflects the dignity of the Mass. Our clothing at Mass reflects our attitude toward Mass. Let's not be too casual about either.

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO HELP? Several ministries at Holy Redeemer are currently seeking help or can use additional members. Please prayerfully consider where you can help. Stewardship forms can be found on our website or on the door to the connector, or you can contact the parish office.

Altar Flowers for this weekend were donated in loving memory of

Joseph Freeman

OUR GIFT IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S GIFT

May 26

Budget* Total Over/(Under)

$6,702.29 $5,712.00 $(990.29) Envelopes Anonymous Students $5,101.00 $605.00 $6.00

Attendance: 851

May ** Budget Actual Over/(Under)

$34,230.77 $31,633.26 $(2,597.51)

YTD *** Budget Actual Over/(Under)

$410,769.19 $442,819.35 $32,050.16 * Weekly contribution budget excludes monthly electronic giving.

** Monthly includes weekly collections & monthly electronic giving. *** YTD includes weekly, electronic, and special collections (July-May)

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

Today, we are reminded that it is Jesus' suffering, death,

resurrection, AND ascension all taken together that make

the one event that brings salvation to humanity. Jesus' return

to the Father completes the work Jesus came to accomplish

and clearly shows us the forgiveness, mercy, and love the

Father wishes to bestow upon his children. Faith allows us

to savor the mystery of God's design and the hope that awaits

us. Today, we are called to look up and see that Jesus

ascended to the Father. His mission is completed, and ours

is now beginning. Having "looked up," we now have to

"look out" into our broken world and deliver the Good

News. We now have a new perspective on life and can see

things differently: life comes from death, hope from despair,

faith from doubt, joy from sadness, and freedom to those

who are held bound. It is amazing news indeed! How do we

spread the word?

Need a Ride

Would you like to attend Mass but have no way to get

there? Do you need to get to a doctor’s appointment and

don’t have a ride? Would you like to visit a relative,

friend, or someone in a nursing home but cannot

drive? Call “Need a Ride”. “Need a Ride” is a group of

Holy Redeemer volunteers that are ready and waiting to

get you where you need to go. Sometimes in life, for one

reason or another, we are not always able to get where we

need or really want to go. So, if you are in need call Kathy

Pape at 419-953-6420 (cell) or 419-629-2543 (church)

and she will try her best to get you where you need to

go. We are also in need of additional volunteers to help

transport people places, if you are willing and able, please

contact Kathy at the above numbers or email her at [email protected].

NEW PARISHIONERS, WELCOME! Please call the Parish Office at 419-629-2543 to register. A census form needs to be completed. Forms are available at the office, in the connector door folders in the church entrance, or on our website at www.hrcatholic.org. Married children or children that have moved should register separately from their parents. PHONE/INFO UPDATE/ ADDRESS CHANGE: Call the parish office or email [email protected] with updates, so we can keep our records current. ADDITIONAL BLANK ENVELOPES are located at the Welcome Desk and media rack. These envelopes can be used if you forgot your envelopes, are a guest, or don’t currently have envelopes.

NOTE TO ALL WHO HELP WITH MASS…Our

summer schedules may be distracting us from our

ministry schedules. Please check to see what dates

you are assigned to assist with Mass. If you are

not available to help out on a particular date,

please use your MSP account online or via the app

to request a sub. If you are having issues with your

account, or have questions, please notify the

parish office. Additional schedules are also

available on our website or in the media rack in the

church entrance.

The New Bremen Community Backpack PLUS Program provides assistance to students in our local school districts by supplying school supplies and backpacks, assisting with annual school fees, maintaining a “no-shame” lunch fund, and giving discretionary funds to the school as needed. During the 2018-19 school year, we were able to assist 37 students. Holy Redeemer has participated in this program for over 8 years. Donations can be mailed to The New Bremen Foundation (please note your name and “Community Backpack+ Program”), 119 N. Herman, PO Box 6, New Bremen, OH. In the near future, we will also be collecting specific school supplies and monetary donations to go toward school fees – watch for the leaves and envelopes in July in the back of church. Together we educate and serve our community! Please contact Cathi Hall at 419-305-7094 if you have any questions.

DONUT SUNDAY

Next Sunday after the 8:00 & 10:00 Masses

GROWING WITH THE GOSPEL Sharing the Gospel After Jesus was taken into heaven, the apostles spent time in church praising God. Every time something good happens to you or your family, remember to give thanks to God. You do not have to be at church to praise God. You can praise God at home, in the park, or in a store. You can thank God wherever you happen to be. Good things happen to you because God loves you very much. Prayer Lord, help me praise you even when I am sad. Something to Draw Draw Jesus rising into heaven with three fluffy clouds around him. Mission for the Week I will thank God for feet that keep me on the path to heaven.

I would like to thank the members of Holy Redeemer for supporting my Gold Award project. I am truly grateful for your generosity. The supplies drive for Rustic Hope was a success with over 400 items collected!

Sincerely, Brooke Dicke

Religious Education

HOLY REDEEMER GARAGE SALE Items are needed for the garage sale this year. We are accepting items now that CCD is over. You can drop off your items on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday anytime between 9:30a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the CCD Wing Hallway. On Friday you can drop items off from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. If you cannot make it during these hours, you can contact either Kathy Pape at 419-953-6420 or Jenny Sailer at 419-953-9474 to set up a time to drop off items. Please do not drop off items in church. We are hoping to make this year even more successful than last year so clean out your house and bring it on over. PLEASE NO TV’S or EXERCISE EQUIPMENT. We will also be needing help - if you are able to help, please contact Jenny or Kathy. Thanks a Bunch!

GOSPEL MEDITATION

What is the most common image you've seen of the Ascension? It's typically Jesus

hovering above the earth surrounded by brilliant light. The Ascension is a beautiful

feast, but it's about more than the distant glory of God. It's about the blessing of God

and the transformative power of trust. "You are witnesses to these things." Before he ascends, Jesus reminds the disciples

of the basic message of the Gospel and of the disciples' own important role. They

are to proclaim the Gospel message by their personal witness to the saving power of

God. "I am sending the promise of my Father upon you... clothed with power from

on high." Jesus promises to equip the disciples for this important mission. Not only

are they receiving a command, but they're receiving the empowerment they need to move. "He... raised his hands and blessed

them." Even now, though the fulfillment of Pentecost is still to come, Jesus gives them a parting gift before he ascends into heaven.

Finally, "They... returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and they were continually in the temple praising God."

The disciples faced an unknown future. Their teacher had left them, and the political and religious authorities weren't exactly

thrilled about Jesus and his growing movement. But the memory of our Father's redemptive love, the promise of the Holy Spirit,

and the blessing of Christ sustained them. Jesus trusted them to

act in his name. They could trust him in return. Do you face

uncertainty in your own life? Remember, we are all called to be

disciples and witnesses. We have received the indwelling of the

Holy Spirit at our baptism. We are blessed by Christ beyond

imagining in the sacraments. This Ascension feast, we too can

trust in God! With this firm trust, we too can return to our daily

lives, praising God with great joy!

MASS SCRIPTURE READINGS & REFLECTIONS

This Week: June 2 – The Ascension of the Lord

First Reading – Acts 1:1-11:

When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. (Acts 1:9)

Why do you think Luke opens the Acts of the Apostles by narrating the ascension of Jesus into heaven?

Second Reading – Hebrews 9:24-28:

But now once for all he has appeared at the end of the ages to take away sin by his sacrifice. (Heb 9:26b)

Paul speaks of Jesus' resurrection and ascension into heaven as the source of divine wisdom for the unity of the Church. How do

you think Jesus' ascension unifies the Church?

Gospel – Luke 24:46-53:

Jesus said to his disciples: "Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day." (Lk 24:46)

The final episode in the Gospel of Luke is Jesus' ascension into heaven. Luke tells us the disciples "returned to Jerusalem with

great joy" on their way back from Bethany, about 1.5 miles away. What do you imagine the disciples talked about on this brief

journey home?

Next Week: June 9 – Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday

First Reading – Acts 2:1-11:

Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. (Acts 2:3)

The descent of the Holy Spirit onto the Apostles marked the birth of the Church. One

of the initial gifts of the Spirit was the overcoming of language barriers. What gifts

of the Spirit do you think are most needed today?

Second Reading – Romans 8:8-17:

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. (Rom 8:14)

Paul speaks of the unifying force of the Holy Spirit in the life of the community. Where

do you see evidence of the Holy Spirit's power to unite believers in your faith

community?

Gospel – John 14:15-16, 23b-26:

"The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name he will teach

you everything and remind you of all that I told you." (Jn 14:26)In his farewell

discourse, Jesus spoke to the disciples about the Father sending the Advocate (Holy

Spirit) in his name to teach us and remind us of Jesus' words. When do you find

yourself thinking about Jesus' words?

THE FOLLOWING is offered at the Shrine of the Holy Relics, 2291 St. Johns Road, Maria Stein. For more information or to register, please contact Susie Bergman by email at [email protected] or 419-925-4532 or visit www.mariasteinshrine.org FEBRUARY - MAY: Throne of Wisdom &

Eucharistic Miracles, Free Art Exhibit

JUNE 22-28: Annual Art Show and Sale

JUNE 28-JULY 1: Meditations on the

Precious Blood, times vary each day

ARE YOU CELEBRATING a significant wedding

anniversary in 2019? Married couples celebrating a significant

wedding anniversary (25, 40, 50, 60, 65, 70, 75) in 2019 are

invited to request a congratulatory certificate from Archbishop

Dennis M. Schnurr. These certificates will be available at Holy

Redeemer in the parish office after August 1. Visit the Office

for Marriage & Family Life at www.catholiccincinnati.org or

call (513) 421-3131 ext. 2621 before June 21 to request your

certificate.

AC Swing, a band comprised of many talented local musicians, will once again be performing their big band style music at the Crown Pavilion in New Bremen on August 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Their well-known music has been enjoyed throughout the area for many years. The New

Bremen churches will be providing a free cookout an hour prior to this event as well as games and activities for the children. We ask that you bring beverages and come prepared to enjoy a night of good fellowship and entertainment.

GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES. American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for Monday, June 10, 12:00-6:00 p.m. at the New Bremen American Legion. Download the app, go online at redcrossblood.org (use sponsor code “amlegnb”), or call 800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment. Support trauma victims and get a $5 Amazon gift card.

CATHOLIC ADULT SINGLES CLUB enables its members to enjoy the company of fellow single adults through weekly activities. For more information, call Eileen Lamm at 419-678-8691. On Saturday, June 1, Troy Strawberry Festival, Troy, OH; On Saturday, June 8, Movies, Celina, OH; On Saturday, June 15, Supper/Putt-Putt, Englewood, OH; Sunday, June 23, Zoo/Supper, Fort Wayne, IN; Saturday, June 29, Winery, Coldwater, OH.

MERCY & MARY RETREAT: Aug. 30-31, 2019, at Our Lady

of Perpetual Help, 3730 Broadway, Columbus, OH. Join the Marian

Missionaries of Divine Mercy for an inspiring retreat featuring best-

selling author and acclaimed speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC,

author of 33 Days to Morning Glory and 33 Days to Merciful Love.

This retreat includes five dynamic conferences from Fr. Michael

Gaitley, MIC, coffee and doughnuts, lunch with the Marian

Missionaries, retreat Mass and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, personal

testimonies, book signing with Fr. Gaitley and so much more!

Register now! This popular retreat will sell out fast! Go To

events.marianmissionaries.org/events/mercy-mary-retreat-

columbus-oh/?source=marian1092button for more information or to

register.

Knights of St. John 85th ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE. Sunday, June

23, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. starting at the St. John Catholic Church, Maria

Stein. Reciting the rosary and ending at the Shrine of the Holy Relics

patio for Benediction with Fr. Matt Keller, presiding. Those that

cannot walk should go directly to the patio. Come support this

spiritual event still taking place in our area. This is in conjunction

with the “Country Fest” which you can also enjoy...

CINCINNATI CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE: ATTENTION men, fathers, and sons! Archbishop Dennis Schnurr made a personal invite video asking all men to attend the Cincinnati Men's Conference on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish. Get your ticket(s) today for a faith-filled half-day where men from all over the tri-state will enjoy Catholic inspiration and spiritual growth. Speakers include Super Bowl Champ Matt Birk, Cooking Priest, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, and New York Mets coach Rich Donnelly. For more information on the conference and to purchase tickets go

to www.CincinnatiMensConference.com.

Question: Couldn't Jesus have done more good if he stayed on earth,

rather than ascended into heaven?

Answer: This is an interesting question! During his earthly life, Jesus gave sight to the blind, healed paralytics, drove out

demons, and fed thousands with only a few loaves of bread. Imagine what he could have done if he'd never ascended into

heaven! Imagine what our world could be! It's an interesting thought to consider, especially as the world faces challenges that

only seem to deepen and expand. Yet at the Last Supper, Jesus says, "It is better for you if I go." Why? His response must have

seemed strange to the Apostles at the time. In his place, Jesus says, he will send the Paraclete, the Comforter, the Advocate. He

promises to send the Holy Spirit.

Jesus' departure allows the Apostles to become the leaders he has formed them to be. Jesus is no longer situated in only one

geographical location, and his Church will never be a political kingdom. Soon after the Ascension, we celebrate Pentecost - the

descent of the Holy Spirit and the radical empowerment of the followers of Jesus. We share in that empowerment and in that

mission. Jesus is present in the sacraments, and he is present in us. Through our faith, hope, and love, we are called to be the

good he does here on earth!

MINISTRY SCHEDULES – June 3 to June 9

Mon Jun 3

7:00 PM Tue Jun 4 8:30 AM

Wed Jun 5 12:05 PM

Thu Jun 6 7:00 PM

Fri Jun 7 8:30 AM

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Teresa Homan Deb Kruse

Rita Niekamp Carol Opperman

Shirley Elking Gwen Staton

Dot Schwartz Gwen Staton

Brad Feltz Larry Topp

Servers Ella Kramer Austin Mumaw

Olivia Thornton Trevor Topp

Ryan Dwenger Joshua Timmerman

Jacob Osterfeld Mary Rindler

Noah Carte Adriana Heitkamp

Lector Diane Bensman Brad Feltz Jennifer Sailer Doug Knapke Susan McDaniel

Sat Jun 8 5:00 PM

Sun Jun 9 8:00 AM

Sun Jun 9 10:00 AM

Cantor Alicia Schemmel Lillian Rindler Kim Homan

CLOW Nancy Topp

Collection Counters

Laura Anderson Becky Koverman Julie Ziegenbusch

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Linda Holdren Dan Homan Teresa Homan Jane Homan Rita Niekamp Macy Puthoff Nancy Riethman Tracy Selhorst Laura Steineman

Elaine Ahrns Carrie Albers Steve Bertke Madison Cordonnier Doris Knapke Harold Krieg Steve McDermitt Erin Niekamp Caden Puthoff

Linda Baker Sharon Francis Mark Francis Neil Homan Cheryl Kuck Susie McCollum Taylor Paul Cody Paul Karen Paul Debra Paul Julia Wilker

Greeters John & Jean Homan John & Kathy Dicke Ben & Cheryl Kuck

Lectors John Homan Brad Feltz

Keith Bornhorst Deb Freeman

Gwen Wilker Dawn McNaughton

Mass Coordinator Jean Homan Deb Kruse Mark Francis

Servers

David Homan Tyler Lammers Benjamin Wells

Dylan Kremer Ryan Paul Megan Reinhart Kelli Schmitmeyer

Olivia Heitkamp Jonathan Heitkamp Rianna Paul Grant Wilker

Ushers

John Clune Steve Dwenger Bernie Larger Teresa Wente Clyde Wessel

Andy Bernhold Matt Campbell Tony Eyink Alan Kruse Mary Moeller Bill Schemmel

Matt Campbell Craig Hoffman Doug McNaughton Gary Nosek Larry Speelman

The next BOOK CLUB meeting will be Tuesday, June 11, at 6:45 p.m. The book selection for this month is “ALL OF US” by Brian Anderson, foreward by Kelley Anderson. This story narrates the obstacles Brian and Kelly faced, the hurdles crossed, the fears encountered, the tests of faith. All culminates in a family’s desperate and agonizing fight against the injustice thrust upon them by a broken foster care system as a little girl was ripped away from the only family she had ever known - leading to a community rallying in support to “Bring Mandy Home”. From Celina, Ohio, to Seoul, South Korea, from foster care to adoption to an Ohio Supreme Court case, “All Of Us” follows the path that led to the creation of a family and tells a true story of love, faith, and determination to always advocate for what is right for a child, no matter the cost. “All of Us” demonstrates that God always has a plan and is the testimony of a family who, in the most difficult of circumstances, chose to trust God and never give up. Kelly Anderson will be our quest speaker at this meeting. It is open to the public and all are invited.

* Incense will be used at this Mass

Mass Schedule Update: Beginning in July, Saturday Vigil Mass time will be 4:30 p.m.

Reconciliation will be 4:00 – 4:15 p.m.

AS SCHOOL COMES TO A CLOSE and people begin thinking of summer vacations, we should not forget about our obligation to attend Mass wherever we are. People can check out the web site for the Mass times at www.masstimes.org

MASS INTENTIONS:

Mon, June 3: St. Charles Lwanga & companions,

Martyrs

7:00 pm Steve Kremer

Tue, June 4: Easter Weekday

8:30 am Dutch & Louise Carey

Wed, June 5: St. Boniface, Bishop & Martyr

12:05 pm Henry & Lena Phlipot family

Thu, June 6: St. Norbert, Bishop

7:00 pm Rita Bertke

Fri, June 7: Easter Weekday

8:30 am Patricia Yahl

Sat, June 8: Easter Weekday

5:00 pm Anne Hamilton

Sun, June 9: Pentecost Sunday

* 8:00 am Holy Redeemer Parish

* 10:00 am Bill Riethman

PARISH ACTIVITIES: June 3 - June 9 Tue 9a-9p Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Wed Morning Communion to the hospital

- by Ministers of the Eucharist

8:00 pm Renovation Fundraiser Check-in

Fri 1:00 pm Rosary/Communion at Elmwood

- by Ministers of the Eucharist

Sat 7:30 am Mens Prayer Group – Conf Room

Sun 9:15 am Donut Sunday – Parish Hall

9:30 am Communion Service at Elmwood

- by Ministers of the Eucharist

Morning Communion to the Sick, Shut-ins

- by Ministers of the Eucharist

10:00 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word

11:15 am Donut Sunday – Parish Hall

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The next Baptismal Prep Class is scheduled for Monday, July 8, at 7:00 p.m. The class is required for all first-time parents. Please contact the parish office to register.