The Church of the Holy Redeemer

120 South Eastmoor Drive, Post Office Box 67, New Bremen, OH 45869 419-629-2543

Second Sunday of Lent March 12, 2017 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: Sunday – 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Monday – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday – 8:30 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – 9-9 Wednesday – 12:05 p.m. Thursday – 7:00 p.m. Friday – 8:30 a.m. Saturday – 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Monday – 6:30-6:45 p.m. Saturday – 4:00-4:30 p.m. Normal Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00-11:30 a.m.; 12:30-4:00 p.m. 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. Couples are strongly urged not to reserve halls before having a firm church date and time. New Parishioners: Our faith community gladly welcomes new members. Please register in the parish office.

Parish Staff: Parish Administrator - Rev. Tim Ralston, 419-629-2543 [office]; [email protected] Deacon – Greg Bornhorst, 419-629-2780 [home]; [email protected] Pastoral Associate/JH Youth Ministry/Media Coordinator - Brad Feltz, 419-629-2543 [office]; [email protected] Coordinator of High School Youth/Young Adult Ministry – Nick Clune, 419-629-2543 [office]; [email protected] Coordinator of Junior and Senior High Religious Education – Jenny Sailer, 419-629-2543 [office]; [email protected] Coordinator of Elementary Religious Education – Kathy Pape, 419-629-2543 [office]; [email protected] Director of Liturgy and Music – Nick Wilker, 419-629-2543 [office]; [email protected] Parish Web Site: www.holyredeemercatholicchurch.org Parish Hall Information: Contact parish office Prayer Line: 419-629-2406; 419-629-2639 or 419-629-2084 Pastoral Council Chairman: Linda Baker, 419-733-6823; Vice Chairman: Leah Wente, 419-629-2640 St. Marys Deanery Web Site: www.stmarysdeanery.com Professional Counseling: Contact parish office

FROM THE DE@CON’S BENCH – We have a window into heaven, a doorway into eternal life with God. We don’t have to die to experience it. That is what the Transfiguration teaches us. Christ shows us as He showed His disciples, on the mountain, that we can be in touch with heaven and those already there. These connections have been afforded us through the Church, Eucharist and prayer. When we love someone through our sacrifice of self, so much that it transcends into the Spiritual realm by prayer and interaction with the Holy Spirit, a window into heaven often opens for us. Just as the disciples could see and communicate with Moses, Elijah and Jesus Christ; we too can connect with the communion of saints and experience God’s presence in a special way. Heaven is not far away.

Greg VOCATION VIEWS – 'This Lent Jesus invites us to go up on a mountain, to spend extra time in prayer. Don't be afraid of what you might experience. Trust that God is leading you to greater understanding.' (Matthew 17:1-9) THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU - If you are searching for direction and forgiveness to move forward in your life, if you are you ready to take that next step to know God’s love and mercy in a very tangible way, join us Tuesday, March 14 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Holy Redeemer, along with most Catholic churches (or pastoral regions) in the Archdiocese, will be open for quiet prayer and Confession. Learn more at: www.lightison4u.org.

RELIGIOUS MINISTRY:

EDUCATION

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YOUTH

Lectio Divina will take place on Fridays during Lent at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel. Youth are invited to listen to God's teaching through the Scriptures. Breakfast will follow and will conclude in time for the youth to go to school.

Youth will lead the rosary before the 5:00 p.m. Mass, at 4:40 p.m., on the Saturdays during Lent. Students may walk/drive over to church after school on Tuesdays for a snack and then attend Eucharistic Adoration from 3:00-4:00 p.m. where they will pray and sing to Jesus. Help teach the children to adore Him who died for love of all.

Stations of the Cross led by the youth, will take place after the 7:00 p.m. Mass on Thursdays during Lent. Doing Spring Cleaning? Holy Redeemer will be having their annual garage sale June 22nd to 24th. Last year was a success but we hope to do even better this year. So save your stuff so it can be donated to church to help with the CCD and Youth Ministry programs. More information will come later. ADULTS ARE INVITED to meet in the conference room Fridays after 8:30 Mass during Lent to reflect on scripture based on how to live with a Servants heart. This version of Lectio Divina will be led by Patricia Large. 33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY: John Matthews served with Saint Mother Teresa for 8 years and will be at Holy Redeemer, in the church hall, on Tuesday, March 14th from 7-8:30 pm. He will share with us his experiences working with her everyday. All are welcome to come and hear his stories. Each week will introduce new works of Mercy in which you can help the youth perform: Clothe The Naked. We will be collecting Feminine products for Crime Victims Services of Lima. Katie Spragg, a parishioner, recently brought a victim to speak to the teens about sex trafficking. Would you please help us collect items and place it in the box marked Clothe found in the entry at church. Comfort the Sick- On March 29th @ 6:30 pm we are looking for those who are sick and would allow the youth to pray over them. We pray that in your struggle you would help us teach the youth this valuable lesson of Comfort. Please contact Kathy Pape [email protected] or Jenny Sailer [email protected] if you are sick or you know of someone who may help us with this Work of Mercy.

BOOK CLUB will meet on Tuesday, March 14 at 6:45 p.m. in classroom #1. Me Before You, by JoJo Moyes, will be discussed. This book brings to life two people who couldn't have less in common - a heartbreaking romantic novel that asks, What do you do, when making the person you love happy, also means breaking your own heart? All are welcome. Bring a friend. Anyone who has any questions should contact Linda Kuenning at [email protected]. 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. On Sunday, March 18th, they are having a house party in Russia and on Sunday, March 26th, they will go bowling and have supper in New Bremen.

MEN who have given any thought to becoming a Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church are invited to a casual informational session to learn more about what the life of a deacon is like and what the basic requirements are for the diaconate. Deacon Mark Machuga, Director of the Office of the Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, will present the program on Tuesday evening, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael Hall, 33 Elm Street, Fort Loramie OH. Wives should attend as well. For more information, please contact Deacon Mark at 513.421.3131, ext. 2641. GROW IN FAITH, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS! The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Lay Pastoral Ministry Program equips busy adult Catholics with the skills and knowledge needed to become missionary disciples, serving families, parishes and communities more effectively. It also serves as preparation for application to the permanent diaconate program. Classes include: Scripture, Doctrine, Christology, Social Media/Evangelization, Liturgy and History. Information meetings outlining the program and application process are scheduled for the Pilarczyk Center, 1436 Needmore Road, Dayton, for Wednesday, March 22, 7:00pm, Saturday April 1, 1:00pm and Wednesday April 5th 7:00pm. The sessions are open to the public and will last approximately 1 hour. For information call Deacon Hal Belcher at 419-305-5486. THE FOLLOWING are offered at the Shrine of the Holy Relics, 2291 St. Johns Road, Maria Stein OH. For more information or to register, please contact Amy Petsch by email at [email protected] or 419-925-4532. Lenten Series: Lent & Life: A Journey of Conversion, Sundays March 12, 19, 26, & April 2 at 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Each Sunday afternoon session will include: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Proclamation of Sacred Scripture, Extended reflection, Silent adoration with handout for aiding prayer and Concluding blessing and hymn. Annulment info night - Wednesday, March 22, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Deacon Randy Balster and Jean Borgert will be speaking on the Declaration of Nullity process. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Elizabeth's New Life Center is seeking a Director of Development, part-time 20 hours per week, who will supervise a staff of 6. Fundraising for 7 crisis pregnancy centers and special events,. Non-profit experience preferred. For questions or to apply contact Terry Miller at 937-226-7414 or [email protected]

LEHMAN CATHOLIC HS presents the musical Godspell - Thursday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 24 at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 25 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door or call 937-498-1161 x132

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Minster/New Bremen Right to Life will have their next meeting Tuesday, March 14th, 7:00 pm in the Hoying Building, 4th and Main Street, Minster, Ohio. We all need to do something, to help save lives - through prayer, fasting, peaceful vigils, community outreach and by getting involved.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: The Serra Club of Sidney and St Marys Deaneries are sponsoring a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, April 1 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. to promote vocation awareness and to support the Archdiocesan Seminarians. Contact Heather Borchers at 937-451-8363 for dinner details or visit runforthecall.wordpress.com for more information. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE: Mercer County Right to Life is sponsoring a bus trip to Kettering abortion clinic, Thursday, April 6, in conjunction with “40 Days for life spring campaign.” This is an opportunity to stand up for the Sanctity of Human Life. You’re invited to join us as we pray and give witness, by our presence, in behalf of God’s Most Precious Gift of Human Life. To reserve a seat on the bus, please contact Marie Heitkamp at [email protected] or 419-375-1044. ARTISTRY UNDER THE DOME: The 5th Annual Art Fair will be held at St. Charles Senior Living Community in the Gaspar Room and in the Auditorium. Friday March 31, 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Sat. & Sun., April 1 & 2, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. It features 33 artists from Mercer or Auglaize counties displaying a variety of media. Some art work will be available for purchase. Seven area High School art departments will include students’ work. This year 4 different artists will give demonstrations in the Auditorium on both Saturday and Sunday, 11:00-12:00 a.m. and 2:003:00 p.m. Open to the Public. Free-will donations are appreciated for this program. https://www.facebook.com/ArtistryUnderTheDome

OUR GIFT IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S GIFTMarch 5 - $6,479 Attendance - 1,010 Adults - $5,650.00 High School - $0.00 Grade School - $31.00 Anonymous - $788.50 SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, MARCH 12 Genesis 12:1-4A; 2 Timothy 1:8b-10; Matthew 17:1-9 MINISTRY SCHEDULES: LECTORS: March 18 & 19 Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun 8:00 a.m. Sun. 10:00 a.m.

S. Bertke - C. Dues R. Bertke - S. Bertke S. McDaniel - A. Thieman

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD March 19 Nancy Topp

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: March 18 & 19 Sat. 5:00 p.m. Deacon G. Bornhorst - L. Baker - G. Dicke - J. Garman T. Homan - C. Opperman - M. Ritter - A. Schrader B. Suchland Sun. 8:00 a.m. Deacon G. Bornhorst - M. Brackman - T. Howell D&D Knapke - S. Kremer - R. Kuenning - B. Schemmel D. Stachler Sun. 10:00 a.m. Deacon G. Bornhorst - G. Homan - K. Homan Sr. BA Hoying - R&S Niekamp - P. Reinhart - C. Smith M. Subler - L. Topp - A. Wellman MASS COORDINATORS: March 18 & 19 Sat. 5:00 p.m. S. Bertke Sun 8:00 a.m. R. Brookhart Sun. 10:00 a.m. M. Dwenger SERVERS: March 13 to 19 Mon. 7:00 p.m. D. Homan - B. Kremer

Thurs.

7:00 p.m.

E. Garman - L. Garman

Sat. 5:00 p.m. C. Brackman - J. Reinhart - N. Wente Sun. 8:00 a.m. J. Homan - B. Schrader - H. This Sun. 10:00 a.m. S. Stienecker - H. Tenkman - K. Tenkman GREETERS: March 18 & 19 Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 8:00 a.m. Sun. 10:00 a.m.

Andy & Kelly Bernhold Family Susie McCollum Family Renee Paul Family

MASSES: March 11 to March 19 Sat. 5:00 p.m. Bill Meyer Sun. 8:00 a.m. Holy Redeemer Parish Sun. 10:00 a.m. Vanderhorst-McMaster family Mon. 7:00 p.m. Lavern & Grace Wint Tues. 8:30 a.m. Linda Lochtefeld Wed. 12:05 p.m. Clete, Dave & Barb Niekamp Thurs. 7:00 p.m. Living & dec'd Carl & Junita Steinbrunner family Fri. 8:30 a.m. Louis & Rita Schwartz Sat. 5:00 p.m. Henry & Betty Bergman Sun. 8:00 a.m. Dick Naseman Sun. 10:00 a.m. Holy Redeemer Parish USHERS: March 18 & 19 Sat. 5:00 p.m. C. Griesdorn – J. Heckman – C. Hoffman G. Nosek – L. Speelman Sun. 8:00 a.m. D. Anderson – J. Clune – S. Dwenger T. Wente - C. Wessel Sun. 10:00 a.m. A. Bernhold – M. Campbell - T. Eyink A. Kruse - M. Moeller – B. Schemmel COLLECTION COUNTERS March 19 B. Wente - J. Dicke - B.Kuck PARISH REPRESENTATIVES: March 18 & 19 Sat. 5:00 p.m. Dick & Ann Falkner Sun. 8:00 a.m. Susan Fark & Rachel family Sun. 10:00 a.m. Brad & Lisa Feltz family

ACTIVITIES - March 12 to March 19: Sun. - Communion to the Sick/Shut-ins by Ministers of Eucharist - 33 Days to Morning Glory - between masses in conference room - Nursery during 10:00 a.m. Mass, youth room - Children's Liturgy of the Word during 10:00 a.m. Mass Tues. - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m - Book Club 6:45 p.m. in classroom 1 - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), 7:00 p.m. in conference room - 33 Days to Morning Glory 7:00 p.m. - classroom - John Matthews speaking - Choir 7:30 p.m. Wed. - CCD classes: Grades 1 through 6: 3:15-4:15 p.m.; 5:15-6:15 p.m. Grades 9 through 12: 7:45-8:45 p.m. - High school youth group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in youth room - Junior high youth group, 7:45-8:45 p.m. in youth room - Bells 7:30 p.m. Fri. - Lectio Divina (youth) 7:30 a.m. in the church - Lectio Divina (adults) after 8:30 a.m. mass in the conference room Sun. - Communion to the Sick/Shut-ins by Ministers of Eucharist - 33 Days to Morning Glory between masses in conference room - Nursery during 10:00 a.m. Mass, youth room

- Baptism of Alexa June Balster, Savannah Mae Kramer and ? 11:00 a.m.