Holy Redeemer Parish is responsible for preparing and serving the meals on January 28th. We are always in need of desserts, preferably cookies and cakes. Please bring desserts to the office at St. Joseph by 2:00 pm on Tuesday the 28th.

Friends of the Knights of Columbus, As you know, the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men's Charitable Organization involved in a number of charitable programs in the Warren County area. We are embarking on our 2025 Chance of a Lifetime Raffle (C.O.A.L). that Benefits the K of C Scholarship Program. The raffle provides 16 separate awards totaling $65,000.00 in wins for successful tickets drawn. WE will stop selling tickets in Mid March 2025. The final drawings will take place on May 16, 2025. As mentioned, it benefits our Scholarship program and some of the proceeds stay here in Warren County and assist us in other charitable opportunities. Thank you for your continued support of this project. Tickets will be available to purchase after most weekend Masses. Victor Amsdell Faithful Navigator\ Warren K of C Assembly #964

Join Jennifer on January 13th at 2:00 pm for PROPHET. The film brings a wider view to the heroic life of Cardinal Wyszynski, who after three years of imprisonment at the hands of the communist regime, is later restored as the head of the Church in Poland. His unwavering faith and consistent message of love, freedom and the dignity of every person, became a prologue to the fall of communism and a spiritual rebirth of Poland and eastern Europe. You will be inspired! Bring your friends. Popcorn and drinks served.

Sessions have reconvened. It's not too late to join us. Email Barb today at mbmcavoy81@gmail.com. If you can't commit quite yet, check us out for a coffee talk. We would love to have you enjoy this awesome sisterhood!

Will present WHEN YOU PRAY by Dr. Edward Sri. Practical discussion and practice at developing a deeper prayer life and learning how to overcome the obstacles that impede us from establishing a routne of consistent and healthy prayer. We will begin Tuesday, February 18th at 6:00 pm at Holy Redeemer. Cost is $25.00. Sign up today by emailing synergyff@outlook.com.

The KoC will be sharing donuts with the parish following the 8:15am Mass on January 12th. Thank you KoC for this sweet treat and time of fellowship!

Father Mark will be unavailable these two Saturdays due to his work at the diocese and a retreat.

The KoC has invited executive director Alexis Fetzeck from A Safe Place to come to Holy Redeemer on Thursday, January 9th at 7:00pm to talk about the struggles of domestic violence, what A Safe Place provides to the community, and how we can make a difference to end such violence so that everyone can feel safe. A recent article in the Times Observer highlighted struggles that communities like ours face because of barriers within rural communities. This organization is committed to helping people out of these situations and educating our community to understand this important issue. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this presentation. Learn more and find out how you can make a difference.

January 5th the faith formation team will present Kings & Camels. Beginning at the 8:15am Mass, three kings will present the gifts at Mass. Following Mass, the three kings and two LIVE camels will be present for a fun faith formation event! All are welcome, please RSVP to jenniferwortman7400@gmail.com if you are not registered with faith formation. At 10:00am, all are welcome to process through the town with the kings and camels to greet people as they arrive at St. Joseph for Mass. This is a tremendous opportunity to remember and to remind others that Christmas does not end on December 26th.

Our prayer warrior numbers are dwindling. Anyone who would like to lend their time and prayers to our prayer chain please contact Carolyn O'Donnell at 814-730-7336 or Barb Ciprich at 814-723-1894.

Mass on Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated at 9am on Thursday, November 28th. There are no confessions Thurs/Fri this week. There will be no morning Mass on Friday, November 29th. There will be confessions on Saturday morning, November 30th. Our Parish office will be closed on November 28th & 29th and will reopen on Monday, December 2nd.

Holy Redeemer Parish is responsible for preparing and serving the meals on November 26th . We are always in need of desserts, preferably cookies and cakes. Please bring desserts to the office at St. Joseph by 2:00 pm on Tuesday 26th.

Holy Redeemer and the Faith Formaton program will be collectng toilet paper and paper towels for the Christmas food baskets now through December 15th. Please drop of at the parish office or in the gathering space when at Mass.

Join Jennifer on December 9th at 2:00 pm at Holy Redeemer for I HEARD THE BELLS. The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America's Poet, Henry leads an idyllic life—until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it's the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet's lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith. Popcorn and drinks served. Bring a friend!

The CCY CASH BASH was a big success. Thank you to all who sold and bought tickets! The drawing is Monday, November 25th and we will notify the winners right away!

Upcoming Youth Formation Events 9:15 am - 10:30 am Edge K—7 Sunday, December 8th & 15th Crew Confirmation Ministry Grade 8 Sunday, December 8th & 15th Crew Confirmation Ministry Grade 9 Sunday, December 8th & 15th

Join Jennifer on December 9th at 2:00 pm at Holy Redeemer for I HEARD THE BELLS. The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America's Poet, Henry leads an idyllic life—until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it's the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet's lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith. Popcorn and drinks served.

The Knights of Columbus Council 964 will be hosting its annual turkey party Sunday, November 24 at Holy Redeemer Church, 11 Russell St., Warren. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. There is no entry fee for admission. Tickets for $20 will be sold to guarantee one play for each spin. Coffee, pop, beer, kielbasa, hotdogs, and chips will be provided.

Please keep the Walking with Purpose leaders in your prayers as they are in Dallas this weekend for the FLOURISH Conference. Pray that the fruits of their trip will bring more and more women to gather as sisters in Christ, sharing life's joys and struggles and opening and unpacking God's Word together. The Body of Christ is community!

This weekend we celebrate a fun morning with our youth learning more about our amazing saints, who they were and what they loved. We also remember all those loved ones who have died. Our memorial is looking so beautiful and will be up throughout November. It's not too late to add photos. It makes your heart so full to see these beautiful faces.