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December 23-25, 2017
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 9:00-4:00 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
FROM FATHER’S DESK Thank you for a great first six months here at Holy Redeemer, and also thanks for the Christmas cards and gifts. I hope you all enjoy a merry Christmas season.
Blessings of the Infant!
Fr. Dorn
Remembering with gratitude the people of Holy Redeemer Church and wishing you and your families a safe and blessed Christmas season. May God’s closeness to us be a source of hope and guidance in the coming year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Fr. Mannebach
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR ADVENT Mary said: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” A simple trust in God’s word allowed the Mother of God to do incredible things. As a humble servant and listener, she embraced her mission and invested herself wholeheartedly in doing what God had asked. Do we know and trust that we are being led? Often, we can feel very much alone and without a source of inspiration, guidance, and love to enlighten our path. God is with us. This is the essential message of Advent and the truth revealed to us at Christmas. We are never alone. There is no need to fear. We too, with God’s help, can do incredible things. (Cycles of Faith)
Updates from Fr Dorn:
Since Christmas Eve falls on Sunday night this year, please note that the Sunday morning Masses on December 24 count for the Sunday obligation for the 4th Sunday of Advent, while the evening Masses on the same day count for the Christmas holy day obligation. Yes, you may attend both morning Mass and evening Mass, thus fulfilling both obligations, and also may receive Holy Communion at both Masses. Also, there is no Advent penance service because Confessions are already offered six days per week.
ROSES were placed near the Holy Family by Holy Redeemer’s Bereavement Committee in memory of Cletus Magoto and Dorothy Bertke.
Please remember their families in your prayers.
BIBLE TIMELINE STUDY: Session 10 (Conquest & Judges – Part 2) will be December 28th (7:45 p.m.) or Decemer 30th (9:30 a.m.). Read the suggested verses from the Books of Judges and Ruth. And to go deeper, answer the questions in the book and read what is recommended. 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) and subscribe to our YouTube page: “Holy Redeemer Catholic Church”. As Always, pray before you read.
OUR GIFT IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S GIFT
December 17
Total Envelopes Anonymous $7,007.00 $6,044.00 $931.00 Students Attendance $14.00 950
November Month End Budget** Actual* Over/(Under)
$33,615.40 $30,095.64 $(3,519.76) * Monthly includes weekly collections & monthly electronic giving.
Church Feast Days & Memorials December 25 to 31: 25 – Solemnity of the
Nativity of the Lord 26 – St. Stephen, the first Martyr 27 – St. John the Apostle 28 – The Holy Innocents 29 – St. Thomas Becket
There are no CCD classes scheduled for grades 1 through 12 on Wednesday, December 27 and January 3. And no Pre-K, Kindergarten and nursery on Sunday, December 23 and December 30.
MASS SCRIPTURE READINGS & REFLECTIONS: December 24 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
First Reading - 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16: “Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever before me; your throne shall stand firm forever.” (2 Sm 7:16) In today’s reading, we hear the covenant that God established with King David around the year 1000 BC. Why do you think it took so long for God to fulfill his covenantal promise in the birth of Jesus? Second Reading - Romans 16:25-27: To the only wise God, through
Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever. Amen. (Rom 16:27) Our reading is Paul’s concluding doxology from his Letter to the Romans. What do you find striking about Paul’s hymn of praise to God? Gospel - Luke 1:26-38: And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” (Lk 1:35) In the angel Gabriel’s announcement of the upcoming birth of Jesus, what do you think Mary found most challenging?
BOOK CLUB: The January meeting of the book club will be on January 9th at 6:45 p.m. The book read for this meeting is “Hillbilly Elegy” by JD Vance. From a former Marine and Yale Law School Graduate, a poignant account of growing up in a poor Appalachian town, that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America’s white working class. All are welcome. For further information;
please contact Linda Kuenning at 419-302-2223. BAPTISM PREP PROGRAM for parents planning the baptism of their first child will be held on Monday, January 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room. Please contact the office to register.
WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED
Question: Why do the Gospels differ in their details? I was surprised to learn that not all of the Gospels tell the same stories, for example, the Nativity. Doesn’t this take away from their credibility? Answer: Take any event that happens, from family trips to national politics and ask two or three different people to explain what happened. You will get a different version of the same story. People tend to tell the story from their perspective, and past experience shades what we recall and how we recall it. Our choice of words and what details we leave in or out is also influenced by the audience who is listening to our tales. The Gospel writers are no different. Each one tells the story of Jesus from their own perspective. Versions differ in some details, not because one is true, and the other is not, but because each Gospel writer, or Evangelist, has a different theological point to communicate as well as a different audience for whom he is writing. He picks and chooses the details of his Gospel based on what message he is preaching, what his audience may already know, and what message they need to hear. The various details of the Gospels point more to their authenticity as a record of the church’s experience and understanding of Jesus. In a good study Bible, the background notes for each Gospel contain a lot of information that helps us better understand each Evangelist and his message. (Cycles of
Faith)
Religious Education:
THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD……………….. The true meaning of Christmas Is Jesus’s Birth and giving not receiving……Jack Sailer 5th Grade
The true meaning of Christmas is Jesus’s Birth and giving not receiving……Ryland Busse 5th Grade
(In case you didn’t notice the above 2 are best friends and they do everything together even coming up with
answers----and it was a good one)
The Celebration of the Birth of Christ, Our Savior………Keianna Wellman 6th Grade
It means that it is the birth of Jesus and you celebrate by giving presents but it is about Love and
Kindness….Chloe Homan 6th Grade
Be the best on Jesuse Brday……….Eli Steineman 1st Grade
Giving and the Joy of Jesus’s Birth, Jesus was born on Christmas Day……..Annie Lefeld 3rd Grade
The true meaning of Christmas is that Jesus the savior of the world was born, and to be kind and to
give……..Skylar Lochtefeld
I was recently asked by someone if I still worked at
the Dentist office (which I did before I started at
Holy Redeemer). And I replied “No, I am working
at the Church, and I am Coordinator of Religious
Education, Pre-school through 6th grade.” They
proceeded to ask me if I like it. My response was
“I love it.” I truly do love it, and I truly believe
that children are one of the greatest gifts God gives
us. So, parents when you go to tuck in your
children this Christmas, give them an extra hug for
me!
WISHING EVERYONE A VERY MERRY AND BLESSED CHRISTMAS
-- Kathy Pape
God made himself like us so that we might make ourselves like him.
With Christmas soon to arrive, this is always the time of year when I really think about people who have been sent by God to me. There is one example that glares at me. I have not shared it with anyone but those involved. I don’t know if they realize how significant their gesture was to me. Last summer I went with the group to Steubenville. The girls were amazing. We waited in line for confession for 45 minutes, and I told them that I was going to ask God for something specific. I wanted to know that he heard me. So, I told them I was going to ask God if he would allow one of the beach balls that flew around every night while music was playing to hit me. Then I’d know he heard me. On the last night, I watched as the beach ball hit the person to my right, the person to my left, and the person right in front of me but not me. As I left I thought, dang so close. But I felt better knowing that maybe my asking for such a sign had allowed God to touch those all around me. Late that night I received a knock on the door at about 11:30. It was the girls. I opened the door and WHAM it hit me. The girls had found a beach ball on campus and brought it to my room to hit me with it. We always talk about ways that we can be the hands of God for each other. These girls made my heart grow three sizes (just like the Grinch). They LISTENED and when given the opportunity brought God to me. I hope they read this and know how much of a blessing they were to me that night. And I’m positive God was there standing in the room with all of us. Because I’ve found that where Love abides; he does too. May all your Christmas’s be full of Love!
--- Jenny Sailer
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN-SERVICE MEETING: The annual St. Mary’s Deanery Religious Education In-Service
meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Holy Redeemer Parish (parish hall). All
DREs/CREs/AREs and catechists are welcome to attend. The speaker will be Denise Warnecke from the Archdiocese office
of Evangelization and Discipleship. Her topic will be “Christian Meditation for Children”. And remember, this event helps
you receive requirements needed for Catechist Certification! Please register for this event with your parish DRE/CRE. Thank
you for all you do to help educate our parishioners in the Catholic Faith!
CONTRIBUTIONS for poinsettias: Dolores & Newton Vandemark and Elizabeth & Ed Turner; by John & Carol Turner In loving memory of Michelle Bruggeman; by Jeff Dues Ed Phlipot by Mary Phlipot family In honor of Norman & Rita Miller and Elwood & Ursula Ziegenbusch; by Bob & Julie Ziegenbusch In memory of the Homan family – Harold, Rosemary, Donald & Joan In loving memory of Mike Heitkamp; by George & Evie Heitkamp In memory of the deceased members of the Dicke & Schmiesing family; by Larry & Diane Dicke In memory of Ken Jutte & John Garman; by Rob Ziegenbusch For the living & deceased of the Meier and Rump families; by Mamie Rump In memory of Herman Bettinger and Fred & Hilda Topp; by Larry & Nancy Topp
In Loving memory of David Schwieterman; by Ruth Ann Schwieterman For Louis, Rita, and Werner Schwartz and James & Larry Wissman; by Carl, Diane and family In honor of Elmer Poeppelman; by Verona Poeppelman & family For the Homan-Hoying families For Tom & Edna Lampert; by your loving family For Larry Wissman; by Teresa Wissman, Andrea and Josh Finneas and Ben, Jessica, Mackenzie, and Brantley Wissman For Rose Chalk; by Carol Meyer For Jack McCollum & Marilyn Dennings; by Audy McCollum In memory of Lawrence & Rose Bensman; by Thomas Freisthler In loving memory of Ben Homan; by his loving family For Lawrence & Marianna Schmitmeyer family and Carl & Hazel Naseman family; by Diane Naseman For Bernie & Jocie Art family For Richard Langenkamp and Felix, Barbara & Glenn Kremer; by Ron & Rita Kremer In memory of Lester & Corrine Bornhorst and Lionel, Ruth, Cindy, and Karl Krieg; by Harold & Doris Krieg In memory of Charles & Henrietta Wente and Urban Raterman In memory of the Ritter family; by Joe & Nancy Ritter For the living & deceased of the Enneking & Schmiesing families; by Sue McDaniel For the living & deceased members of the Broerman family; by Shannon Broerman For the memory of Kyle Bensman; by Nick & Diane Bensman family
Today marks the end of the Advent season and the beginning of the Christmas season. We have lighted four candles these past four weeks and asked God to help us be present to our neighbors and friends. Now in the Christmas season we are called to be Christ in the flesh to our world. Let us pray... God,
You became human through the obedience of a simple young woman named Mary.
Mary is our model of faith.
May we be faithful to your word as Mary was.
Give us the courage to face each day with the yes that Mary gave to you.
We ask this through the incarnate God,
who comes to us again during this Christmas season.
Amen.
MASS SCRIPTURE READINGS & REFLECTIONS: December 25 – The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas
First Reading - Isaiah 52:7-10: Hark! Your sentinels raise a cry, together they shout for joy, for they see directly, before their eyes, the LORD restoring Zion. (Is 52:8) The prophet Isaiah announced the “good news” of the return of captives and restoration of Jerusalem after three generations of exile in Babylon. To whom today will you announce the “good news” of the birth of Christ? Second Reading - Hebrews 1:1-6: Brothers and sisters: In times past, God spoke in partial and various ways to our ancestors through the prophets; in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son, whom he made heir of all things and through whom he created the universe. (Heb 1:1-2) Today’s reading is the opening words of the Letter to the Hebrews. The author speaks of Jesus as “the very imprint of [God’s] being.” What do you find compelling in this definition of the newborn baby Jesus? Gospel - John 1:1-18: He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race. (Jn 1:2-4) “And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” is the defining portrait of Jesus in the Gospel of John. What insight into the Incarnation does this description of Jesus give to you?
A link to our social media page can be found if you scroll down on our
home page. This page includes recent Holy Redeemer blogs and links to Fr Dorn’s notes & videos from the Bible Timeline Study.
Visit us at:
www.hrcatholic.org
THE SHRINE OF THE HOLY RELICS IS OFFERING THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: For more information or to
register, please contact Susan Bergman at 419-925-4532 or [email protected]. January 28th at 2:30 p.m.: St. Dympha Prayer Service. St. Dympha is the patron saint of those suffering from mental illnesses. Includes a special presentation by Robert Skipper, LPCC.
SURVIVING DIVORCE – February 6 through April 24: Marriage is meant to last a lifetime. Most engaged couples approach their wedding day fully believing and intending this. Sadly, however, too many hearts and homes end up experiencing the pain of divorce. Surviving Divorce was created to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. The Petersburg Parishes are offering this 12-week video series on Tuesday evenings, February 6 through April 24 (7 to 8:30 p.m.) in the Adult Room of the St. Joseph Parish Life Center (attached to the church located at 103 W Pearl St., Wapakoneta). Call 419-738-2115 to register. A $25 fee will cover the cost of the program. If this would create a financial hardship, please mention that when registering.
DAY OF REFLECTION: The Office for Respect Life
Ministries is offering a Day of Reflection for all those
who have been affected by abortion. This includes fathers,
siblings, aunts/uncles, friends… The day is Jan. 27, 2018,
in the Cincinnati area from 9a.m. to 3p.m. There will be a
healing service with an opportunity to participate in
Reconciliation following witnesses and prayer. We invite
you to: “Look into your heart; listen to the voice of God.
Help yourself by accepting His love and forgiveness.”
For more information or registration call the Office for
Respect Life Ministries at 937-222-0227, or the Project
Rachel Helpline for information at (513)784-0531. Or
at http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/project-rachel/
GREATER CINCINNATI CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Ladies you won’t want to miss this! The Fourth Greater Cincinnati’s Catholic Women’s Conference, “Hear I am, Lord” will take place on March 3, 2018, at The Manor House (7440 Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040). Last year sold out quickly. Tickets are available at www.Cincinnaticatholicwomensconference.org There is an amazing line up of Speakers, confessions, vendors, visiting with friends and Mass with Archbishop Dennis Schnurr. Take a little time for yourself this coming Lent and enjoy this day of spiritual renewal. Bring a friend!
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS will be held at St. Charles Center main chapel on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This includes an hour of prayer with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the rosary, and other devotions followed by Benediction. All are welcome to attend.
SCHOENSTATT is a Catholic movement that strives to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the example and guidance of Mary. If you would like to grow in a closer relationship with Christ, new classes will be held Sunday, January 7, at St. Michaels, Fort Loramie, or Tuesday, January 16, at Immaculate Conception, Botkins. Please see the bulletin board for more information.
EPIPHANY LESSONS & CAROLS: All are invited to
a Service of Epiphany Lessons and Carols on Sunday,
January 7, 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Wapakoneta. The hour-long program extends the joy of
the Christmas season through music and Scripture.
Refreshments and fellowship will follow. The event is
presented by the four Petersburg Parishes and is free and
open to the public.
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 Saturday, January 6, Versailles Winery; On Saturday, January 13, Mass & supper in Piqua, OH; On Saturday, January 21, bowling & supper in Coldwater, OH; On Sunday, January 28, movie & supper in Piqua, OH.
LIVE MASSES: EWTN is proud to bring you LIVE Christmas Eve and Christmas day Masses from Rome and the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C., as well as inspiring musical performances, specials for children and teens, and new holiday presentations the whole family will enjoy. Watch EWTN or go online at
ewtn.com.
MASS INTENTIONS – December 25 to 31: Mon 10:00 am Clete, Barb & Dave Niekamp
Tue No Confessions, Mass, or Adoration
Wed 12:05 pm Tom & Edna Lampert
Thu 7:00 pm Rosemary T. Umstead
Fri 8:30 am Joe Eilerman
Sat 5:00 pm Christine Showalter & Matthew Wint
Sun 8:00 am Holy Redeemer Parish
Sun 10:00 am Irene Imwalle
PARISH ACTIVITIES – December 25 to 31
TUE The parish is closed for the Christmas Holiday
There will be no Confessions, Mass, or Adoration
WED No CCD or Youth Group – Christmas Break
THU Bible Timeline Study – 7:45 p.m. – church FRI Baptism of Oliver Louis Hutson,
son of Brandon & Lindsey (Bailey) Hutson
SAT Bible Timeline Study – 9:30 a.m. – church SUN Communion to the Sick, Shut-ins
- by Eucharistic Ministers No Pre-k or kindergarten CCD – Christmas Break Communion Service at Elmwood – 9:30 a.m.
- by Eucharistic Ministers
MINISTRY SCHEDULES – December 25 to 31:
MASS COORDINATORS:
Mon 10:00 a.m. S. McDaniel
Sat. 5:00 p.m. A. Speelman
Sun. 8:00 a.m. R. Brookhart
Sun. 10:00 a.m. B. Feltz
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Mon. 10:00 a.m. Deacon Greg Bornhorst
S. McDermitt – R&S Niekamp
L&R Rutschilling – B. Schemmel
J. This – S. Thobe
Sat. 5:00 p.m. D. Albers – J. Garman – N. Homan
T. Homan – S. Leudeke
C. Opperman – D. Pape
A. Speelman – A. Speelman
Sun. 8:00 a.m. C&R Brookhart – A&R Freeman
T. Howell – T. Kremer – E. Rump
D. Schwartz – T. Selhorst
Sun. 10:00 a.m. S. Craft – M. Dicke – E. Francis
V. Mumaw – M. Puthoff – W. Puthoff
J&R Russell – L. Steineman
L. Topp – M. Topp
GREETERS:
Sat. 5:00 p.m. Jim & Pat Large
Sun. 8:00 a.m. Judy Eshleman family
Sun. 10:00 a.m. Katie Eyink family
LECTORS:
Mon. 10:00 a.m. M. Dwenger – S. McDaniel
Tue. 8:30 a.m. No Mass on 12/26
Wed. 12:05 p.m. K. Pape
Thu. 7:00 p.m. C. Dues
Fri. 8:30 a.m. K. Wint
Sat. 5:00 p.m. R. Tangeman – E. Dicke
Sun. 8:00 a.m. F. Goettemoeller – R. Bertke
Sun. 10:00 a.m. K. Bornhorst – D. Freeman
PARISH REPRESENTATIVES:
Sat. 5:00 p.m. Frank & Jeanne Kuenning
Sun. 8:00 a.m. Lee & Kendra Kuenning
Sun. 10:00 a.m. Luke & Amanda Kuenning
SERVERS:
Mon. 10:00 a.m. M. Dues – R. Kremer
S. Stienecker – H. Tenkman
Tue. 8:30 a.m. No Mass on 12/26
Wed. 12:05 p.m. A. Dammeyer – A. Dammeyer
Thu. 7:00 p.m. A. Thieman – K. Wellman
Fri. 8:30 a.m. E. Eyink – J. Heitkamp
Sat. 5:00 p.m. T. Lane – Z. Lane – C. Topp
N. Wells
Sun. 8:00 a.m. A. Balster – S. Elking
E. Roetgerman
Sun. 10:00 a.m. C. Hamberg – L. Nitschke
J. Reinhart – A. Thieman
USHERS:
Sat. 5:00 p.m. A. Bernhold – M. Campbell -T. Eyink
A. Kruse - M. Moeller – B. Schemmel
Sun. 8:00 a.m. C. Griesdorn – J. Heckman – C. Hoffman
G. Nosek – L. Speelman
Sun. 10:00 a.m. D. Anderson – J. Clune – S. Dwenger
T. Wente - C. Wessel
