School resumes 9/6/2023. Enroll your child at Holy Redeemer today!
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News
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Announcements
HR Youth Group Activity- Apple Picking
On Sunday September 24th, the HR youth group will be going to Johnson Farm in Medford NJ for apple picking and activities at the farm. Any youth between the ages of 12-17 are welcome to join us. Please reply to this email or contact Emily Man/Ursula Yau for more information.
Pro Life Mass at HR
On Sunday There will be a Pro Life Mass at Holy Redeemer on Saturday September 30 at 9:30 AM. The Mass is to pray for a culture of life and an end to abortion.
SAT Classes in Chinatown
There are 2 SAT classes offered in Chinatown to students who are preparing for the test. One is offered at Holy Redeemer on Saturday mornings 8:30-10am starting September 16th. The second one is offered at the Chinese Christian Church on Wednesday evenings 6:30-8pm starting September 20th. Please see the attached flyer for more information and to sign up.
Career Opportunities for women for non traditional jobs
The Women in Non Traditional Careers (WINC) Tradeswomen Readiness Program facilitates a career path for women in careers that are not historically associated with women. See the attached flyer for their latest offer and to register.
Archdiocese Capital Campaign
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is initiating a major change in the way it will train its future priests. For many years, Saint Charles Seminary has been a massive presence in Wynnewood and hundreds of priests have been trained there. However, the seminary buildings are much too large for the number of seminarians now enrolled. There is no realistic expectation that we will have again 500 or more seminarians who would fill the buildings.
The seminary property has been sold and the seminary program will move to the campus of Gwynedd Mercy University. Even though this change is in large measure an economic response to declining enrollment, in my opinion, training seminarians on the campus of a Catholic co-educational college is a better way of preparing future priests. The seminarians will have a positive impact on the Catholic identity of the university and the seminarians will regularly associate with typical college and graduate students each day.
It is necessary for the Archdiocese to build new buildings to accommodate this change. Archbishop Perez has initiated a capital campaign to fund the transition, including the building project.
Ed Town, a seminarian, will come to speak at Holy Redeemer on behalf of this campaign. There will be pledge/offering envelopes in each pew.
Our seminary also trains lay leaders and future deacons. Investing in Saint Charles Seminary, soon to move to Gwynedd Mercy, is an investment in the future of the Church in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Holy Redeemer Upcoming Open House
The 1st Open House is scheduled for Thursday, September 21st at 9:30 AM. The school welcomes anyone who is interested in enrolling their child. Applications are accepted at any time by calling the school at 215-922-0999 or submitted online at https://www.holyredeemerschool.org/application
PCA Listening Session on PA’s Master Plan for Older Adults
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging will host a listening session on Pennsylvania's Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10-year, state-led and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. The master plan will also reflect the needs and preferences of this population to live where they choose and access the supports they need to thrive and age in place. The listening session will take place at 10:00 AM on September 11, 2023 at On Lok House. Stakeholders, older adults and people living with disabilities, their families, caregivers and community leaders are invited to hear an overview of the plan and why such a plan is needed for Pennsylvania. There will be opportunities for those in attendance to provide comments and input on the plan.
Villa Maria by the Sea Retreat Center
Villa Maria by the Sea Retreat Center, Stone Harbor, NJ is now welcoming lay people as well as clergy and religious to participate in our spiritual programs. Formerly a retreat house reserved solely for the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Malvern, PA), our new building accommodates 45 overnight guests. Our Catholic faith is rooted throughout our property. Mass is celebrated in Mary, Star of the Sea Chapel and has the Blessed Sacrament present for Eucharistic Adoration. There are serene indoor and outdoor porches for quiet reflection or small group sharing. The Stations of the Cross are located inside the chapel and outside where you are invited to pray this beautiful devotion. The Saint Joseph Garden is a peaceful place to enjoy God’s beauty.
Please visit VMbytheSea.com to view our Fall 2023 offerings of spiritual workshops and weekend retreats. Contact Sr. Emily Vincent, IHM, at 609-964-7696 or [email protected] with any questions.
Church Website
Until the church website is complete with the information from the original website, we will be making updates to the Parish section of the School website. In particular:
- parish events will be added to the school calendar for now
- news items and announcements will also be added and updated
- photos and videos will be posted the Photo Gallery within the Parish section
- all of Fr. Tom’s writings are still here.
Please send any announcements, photos, videos, or items of news to [email protected]
PCA Listening Session on PA’s Master Plan for Older Adults
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging will host a listening session on Pennsylvania's Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10-year, state-led and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. The master plan will also reflect the needs and preferences of this population to live where they choose and access the supports they need to thrive and age in place. The listening session will take place at 10:00 AM on September 11, 2023 at On Lok House. Stakeholders, older adults and people living with disabilities, their families, caregivers and community leaders are invited to hear an overview of the plan and why such a plan is needed for Pennsylvania. There will be opportunities for those in attendance to provide comments and input on the plan.
See the attached flyer for instructions on how to RSVP.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
We will begin our weekly zoom classes on Monday, October 8 at 7 PM. These classes are for adults who are considering joining the Catholic Church through baptism or confirmation (for those who are already baptized). However, those who wish to update and expand their knowledge of the faith are also invited. If you wish to received email invitations to our RCIA classes, email Father Tom at [email protected].
Eucharistic Procession
The Catholic Church in the USA is in the midst of a “Year of Eucharistic Revival”. Our bishops ask us Catholics to learn about and celebrate the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. We are planning a Eucharistic procession from Holy Redeemer Church to Saint John Church on Sunday, October 15. There will be ONE MASS at 11:15 AM Mass at Holy Redeemer followed by a procession through the streets of Center City to Saint John’s where we will conclude with prayer and Benediction. Please mark your calendars!
Photo request
Adam Kavanagh from Cork, Ireland, a descendent of the founder of Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School, Msgr. William A. Kavanagh, has reached out to us via our school website for information about Msgr. Kavanagh. We have given him information about him from our program booklets and a link to photos of him. If anyone has any memorabilia of Msgr. Kavanagh, please send to [email protected]. We will be creating a section on the website dedicated to Msgr. Kavanagh, so any information or photos would be appreciated.
Photos and videos of any upcoming and past church or school events this past year are welcomed. Please send to [email protected]. Thank you to those who have submitted photos last week.
Holy Redeemer Church website update
The church website address holyredeemerccc.org has been redirected to a new location that is under construction. To get to the current website, use this address www.holyredeemerschool.org/parish
Pennsylvania Master Plan for Older Adults
The State of Pennsylvania is preparing a plan for older adults and the Office for Aging is seeking ideas about the needs of older people. The link below allows you to offer suggestions about the needs of older adults that should be included in a plan. If you go to the link, under question 6, you can offer ideas about needs of the elderly and suggestions on how to help.
Microsoft Forms
Congratulations to Harry Jung
Congratulations to Harry Jung who received the Medal of Honor from the French government for his service during World War II for the liberation of France. The ceremony was at the Union League.
Holy Redeemer Annual Banquet Save the Date
Our banquet will be on Saturday, October 21 at Ocean Harbor Restaurant. Invitations and information will be given later in the summer.
Petition to Oppose the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) in Chinatown
On May 3rd, the City notified PCDC of plans to locate a new Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) at the former 6th District Police Station in Chinatown (235 N 11th Street). The City intends to open the JAC in June 2023. The JAC would be used to house juveniles who have been apprehended by the police. The City did not consult with nor inform Chinatown about this plan.
PCDC strongly opposes the JAC proposal: the plan detracts from Chinatown's neighborhood goals, does not bring any benefits to Chinatown, and endangers Chinatown’s businesses and residents. The JAC is not the highest and best use of the site, which should instead be developed in consultation with and for the benefit of the Chinatown community. PCDC is monitoring the issue and will post any updates on our social media.
To sign PCDC’s petition to oppose the JAC, visit the online form: https://forms.gle/bw5qUAH7pfrJu3iC6.
Donate with Venmo
Donations can now be done with Venmo. Just click the link below. Please note, Venmo only works as an app on your mobile device.
https://www.venmo.com/u/HRCCS_PHLCatholic Relief Services (CRS) Spotlight
There are 280,000 Venezuelan migrants living in Brazil. Most of them are experiencing some degree of food insecurity. With support from the USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, CRS implemented a soup kitchen that provides nutritious, culturally preferred food that tastes like home. Visit www.crs.org for more information and to see how you can help!
"Each individual Christian and every community is called to be an instrument of God for the liberation and promotion of the poor, and for enabling them to be fully a part of society. This demands that we be docile and attentive to the cry of the poor and to come to their aid." ~ Pope Francis
The Chinatown Stitch
The proposal to install a cap over the Vine Street Expressway, thus creating a natural link between Chinatown North and Chinatown Core is call the Chinatown Stitch. Chinatown residents and friends are for the proposal, though there is concern that the open space could become unsafe, a haven for people who may cause harm. The project needs to be designed and managed carefully. If you’d like to participate in a survey about your views on the project, please go to this link: https://www.phila.gov/programs/complete-streets/projects/the-chinatown-stitch-reconnecting-philadelphia-to-vine-street/
Christ in the City Hiring a Development Assistant
Christ in the City missionaries are young Catholics who befriend our homeless neighbors. These young missionaries attend Saint John’s 12:05 Mass several days each week. Christ in the City is seeking an assistant in its Development Office. This is an opportunity to work in a Catholic ministry for the poor. If you are interested send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Visiting Angels Job Opportunity
Visiting Angels is looking to employ experienced caregivers, full-time/part-time, to provide in-home care for seniors, starting at a four-hour minimum. They also offer one-hour and two-hour cases as well. Caregivers provide companionship, meals, light housekeeping, and perform errands. Some caregivers assist with personal hygiene, transfers, and hospice care. If you are interested in employment to care for seniors, please visit website to apply: https://www.visitingangels.com/havertown/employment.
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