Most Holy Redeemer Church

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1 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired Most Holy Redeemer Church Oct , Russell Street PO Box 375 Hadley, MA ) Website: Office Hours Mon & Wed 9am - 4pm Thurs 9am-1pm MHR Parish Staff Fr. Piotr Pawlus, Pastor Michael Perkins, Deacon John Gibbons, Faith Formation Josephine Polnack, Secretary Doug Almanzar, Music Director Pauline Danylieko, Funeral Organist Frank Wilda, Folk Choir Advisory Finance Council, Kathy Zieja Cemetery, Paul Mokrzecki Pastoral Council, Joan Smola First Friday Confession 12:30 pm Mass 1pm in Church Adoration 1:30-5pm Confession Saturdays 3-3:30pm or by appointment Miraculous Medal Novena during Monday s morning Mass Hadley at Elaine Manor Monthly Mass 2nd Thurs, 10:30am Communion on Sundays Holy Rosary Cemetery Huntington Rd. Hadley, MA Most holy redeemer church, Hadley MA Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am (in chapel- through office door) Weekend Schedule (in church ) Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am

2 This Week s MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, Oct. 20, :00 pm for the health of Jon Polnack r/b wife, Jo Sunday, Oct. 21, :00am: John Kzcowski (16 yr Anniv.) r/b Wayne & Irene Woodard 10:30am: Edward Rytuba r/b son, Jim Rytuba Monday, Oct. 22, :00am: Mary B. Blajda r/b husband Tuesday, Oct. 23, :00am: John & Tessie Mokrzecki r/b Gerry & Alvira Balut Thursday, Oct. 25, :00am: Nel Griffin r/b Gerry & Alvira Balut Friday, Oct. 26, :00am: Bertha & Theodore Machnik r/b daughter, Brenda Novak Saturday, Oct. 27, pm: Marie Buckowski r/b Rick Buckowski & family Sunday, Oct. 28, :00am: Siska brothers & sisters r/b Margaret Klesch 10:30am: Michael James Philip r/b Jon & Jo Polnack VOTIVE LIGHT PRAYER INTENTIONS For Our Soldiers: Chris Ahlemeyer Quentin Antes Gary Bristol, Ryan Brown Mark Butler, David Fill Dan Grzybowski, Jeffrey Kristek Joe Lapaire, Edmund Loughran Nathan Meaux, Daniel Milano Paul Morrissey Chris Sylvain Sean Szawlowski Kyle Keith Sam Salvatore For Claire from family For Rita Bishko. For Ann Kristek from Diane & Joe. For Adeline Rocasah from Diane and Joe For Victoria, Edward & Theresa Banas from Fr. Charles For John Kzcowski from family For Philip, Catherine, & Nancy Woodard from Wayne & Irene Woodard For Edward Machno & Frances (Machno) Slattery from Fr. Charles For Patricia M. Bye from husband Joe For the health of Joseph Rocasah from Aunt Claire For the health of Susan For the health of niece from Bernice Baranowski Baptism, Confirmation, & Wedding Information Baptism is available for infants, children, and adults. To sign up for classes, call the Faith Formation Office: If you are interested in the Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults, please call the office: or pick up a brochure at either church entrance. Wedding dates cannot be set until after a meeting with the parish priest, at least 1 year before the desired date. Please call the office for an appointment. Most Holy Redeemer Oct Weekly Collection Budgeted Difference $2933. $ $200. Thank you for your generous support of our parish community! Annual Rummage Sale: Our Lady of the Hills Parish at 173 Main St., Haydenville, MA, will be conducting an annual Rummage Sale on Sat., Nov. 3, 9am-2pm in the Parish Hall. Men s, women s, children s clothing, children s toys, bedding, jewelry, and white elephant items will be included in the sale. All are welcome. Please contact Ellen for more information.

3 ...whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant... Gospel Reading: Mark 10:35-45 (shorter form Mark 10:42-45) Jesus teaches that those who wish to be great must be the servant of all. Background on the Gospel Reading In this Sunday s Gospel, we continue to read from the section of Mark s Gospel that reports Jesus journey to Jerusalem. Last Sunday we heard Jesus lament the particular challenges those with many possessions face in order to enter the Kingdom of God. Jesus then predicts his passion to the Twelve, who are amazed and afraid. In this part of Mark s Gospel, Jesus words to his closest disciples seem to be intended to prepare them for the events that will occur in Jerusalem. In today s Gospel, James and John ask to be given seats of honor when Jesus enters into his glory. Once again, the disciples seem to be selective in what they hear Jesus say. They want to share Jesus glory, but do not appear to understand that his glory will be preceded by his suffering. Jesus notes their lack of understanding and predicts the suffering they will endure for the sake of the Gospel. Jesus says that the honor they seek is not his to give. When the other ten hear what James and John have asked, Mark reports that they are indignant. Jesus takes the opportunity to teach them. Jesus explains the importance of service and sacrifice in the life of a disciple. In particular, he seems to be preparing the Twelve for their leadership roles in the emerging Christian community. Echoing the Gospel we heard several weeks ago (on the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mark 9:33-37), Jesus acknowledges that his teaching is countercultural. In today s Gospel, Jesus contrasts the dynamics within the community of disciples with those shown by the rulers of the Gentiles. PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Most Holy Redeemer Church was created in 1998 with the merging of Holy Rosary Church (1917) and St. John s Church (1915), both of Hadley. As the one Roman Catholic Church in the Town of Hadley, Massachusetts, our Mission is: To be a welcoming place of worship for all. To proclaim the word of God and celebrate the sacraments. To attend to our ongoing formation in Christian living and support one another in spiritual growth. To dedicate our service to God. To recognize and support our responsibility for God s people, for spiritual and corporal works of mercy to the larger community, area and world. To celebrate our belief in the message and teachings of Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic Church and demonstrate our appreciation for the many gifts we have received. MHR Pierogi-Making Volunteers Needed Please contact Joe or Judy for information about the following dates and times: (ALL meetings will take place at 9am in the Parish Hall) Mon., Oct. 29 Tues., Oct. 30 Wed., Oct. 31 Mon., Nov. 5 Tues., Nov 6 Wed., Nov 7 We need a lot of volunteers to help pinch pierogi on each of the two Wednesdays listed. If you don t know how to pinch pierogi, we have other jobs that you can do. HEALING ANOINTING MASS Saturday, Nov. 4pm Sacrament of Sick will be provided St. Patrick Church 82 Main Street Northfield, MA All are welcome! FALL INTO THE HOLIDAYS Sunday, November 11, am-3pm OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARISH 435 Maple Street, Holyoke, MA Gym building (1st floor enter from Franklin St.) Variety of Vendors, Handmade Crafts, Holiday Decorations, Raffle, 50/50 & Door Prizes Breakfast, Lunch, & Desserts for Sale Cultural Meat Pie Contest: Each contestant must bring 2 pies. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prize winners Please bring pies to Gym building by 10am. Donate a canned or non-perishable item for a free raffle ticket. All donations will be used for our Thanksgiving Food Basket Distribution. For more info. call Jennie : Coffee, anyone? Every Sunday in the Parish Center right after the 10:30am Mass

4 Save the date: Sunday, November 4, 2018 What: Polish Junior League Annual Scholarship Fashion Show Where: Castle of Knights Banquet Hall 1599 Memorial Avenue Chicopee, MA Cost: $33. (includes a choice of 3 lunch entrees) Deadline for tickets is October 19, 2018 Fashions will be provided by The Little Black Dress in Enfield, CT. All proceeds will be awarded to college students of Polish heritage. Call Eileen at for more information. What We Need at the Hadley Food Pantry The most needed items this week are condiments: mayonnaise, ketchup, cooking oil, etc. We also need bottled juices, coffee and tea. We are grateful to Panera Bread for donations of various breads & pastries each week. We are able to offer this program primarily through donations received from parishioners of Most Holy Redeemer and the First Congregational Church, and we wish to thank all of the donors and volunteers from both churches. THANK YOU for YOUR SUPPORT! S.E.A.S.* Bereavement Support Group Meetings This bereavement support group is for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Our focus is to help one become aware of the phases of grief and to accept the pain as a means to wholeness...meetings are held at 423 Florence Rd. Florence, MA each Wed. from 6-8 pm. Call for more information. Knights of Columbus Council #1619 MEETINGS 2ND MONDAY, 7:00PM FR. BENOIT PARISH CENTER 120 RUSSELL STREET HADLEY, MA SEEKING PARISH ANGELS The Catholic Communications ministry of the Springfield Diocese is seeking nominations of individuals, couples, & families for the Parish Angel series that is published in The Catholic Mirror. Nominees should be laypeople who are dedicated volunteers in their parishes. Nominations should include name(s) and contact information for those being nominated and can be submitted to r.drake@diospingfield.org. THIS WEEK at MHR Daily 8am in Chapel: M, T, Th, Fri. Golambki sale on Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct 21 before and after Masses Finance & Pastoral Councils meet: Mon., Oct p.m & 7pm respectively Hadley Weekend Meals Ministry A project of MHR, First Congregational, North Hadley Congregational, and Take and Eat, supported by the Hadley Young Men s Club. Meals are delivered on the 1st Saturday and 2nd Sunday each month. MHR s team prepares meals on the 2nd Sunday every month. Want to help? Contact Office: Hadley Food Pantry A project of MHR and First Congregational Church The Hadley Food Pantry in the MHR Parish Hall is open every Sunday from noon to 1pm Contact Joan Smola: Would you like a Hospital Visit? By law, hospitals can t provide us with patient names. If you, or someone you know, would like a visit while in the hospital, please call or the Office: HOLY HOUR AT NEWMAN CENTER THE Newman Catholic Center at UMASS Amherst will be hosting a Holy Hour for Vocations on Monday, October 22nd at 7pm. With the sad troubles in the Church and the wider world today, we need to focus ever more on fostering all holy vocations to: marriage, the priesthood, the permanent diaconate, religious life, and consecrated virginity. If we respond well to God s calling to each of us, we can restore greater peace and holiness in our society. This Holy Hour will be the first of a monthly series around our local deanery. Please come and worship God in the Blessed Sacrament. Confessions will be available. Contact Deacon Mark Kolasinski at : mrkkolasinski@comcast.net Pierogi-Making at MHR Pierogi making will begin on Monday, October 29 at 9 am. Please call Joe Pelis at or Judy Pelis at for more information. A complete listing of days and times for the pierogi-making is listed on page 3 of this bulletin.

5 What s Happening at Most Holy Redeemer Do you like to plan parties and social events? Are you looking for more meaningful spiritual opportunities and liturgies or ways to learn more about our faith? Do you have ideas and interest in family focused programs and activities? Would you like to work toward improving communication within the parish and to the community? You can help make new things happen or to improve on what we are doing as a parish by participating in one of our Pastoral Council Commissions: Hospitality; Spiritual Life; Faith Development; Family Life; Communications. These commissions are sub -committees of the Pastoral Council. To see how you can contribute, pick up a copy of the Pastoral Council Commissions Information sheet in the vestibules of the church. An explanation of each commission is provided. Each consists of a small group, meets on its own schedule, as needed, and has one member serve on the Pastoral Council. As previously noted in the Bulletin, we are in the process of forming these commissions. Consider joining one, so that, by using your interests and God-given gifts and talents, you can have input into how Most Holy Redeemer meets the needs of our parish family. P R S P O O K T A C U L A R W I N N E R S CASH CALENDAR WINNERS October 14-20, 2018 Sun., 10/14 Richard Fydenkevez $100. Mon., 10/15 Beverly Wolowicz $25. Tues., 10/16 Joan Carney $25. Wed., 10/17 Ann Russell $50 Thurs., 10/18 JoAnn Salvatore $25. Fri., 10/19 Nancy Wonsey $25. Sat., 10/20 Helen O Brien $75. CONGRATULATIONS to this week s Winners! Checks will be mailed. O M New Beginnings Harvest Buffet Dinner Thank you to October Weekend Meals Volunteers Grateful thanks to all who prepared and delivered a wonderful meal on Sunday, Oct. 14, for 26 Hadley residents. In the MHR kitchen were: Veronica Perez, a professional chef from Bolivia, her sister Mariana Hynninen, Kathy Banas, Kathy Godek and Aidan Michalak. The meal included chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans, salad, a roll and tres leches cake. Delivering the meals were: Rick and Sheryl Brighenti, MaryAnn Mish, Donna Paddock, and Diane Stengle. When: Saturday, Nov. 3, :30 pm Where: MHR Parish Center Sponsored by: Knights of Columbus Caterer: The Log Cabin Knights of Columbus Cost: $10. per person Council 1619 Seating is limited. Make your reservations early! Call: Frank or Nancy Lattuca: EFT Funds Transfer EFT Update: Currently, there are over 10 parishioners who have signed up for the November launch of EFT for weekly giving and special collections. If you are interested in participating, the deadline for the initial start up has been extended to October 22. Please complete the authorization agreement and mail it, drop it off at the church office, or place it in the offertory basket in a sealed envelope. Please mark it to the attention of EFT Agreement. Please note: You can always sign up for EFT after the November start up. Forms will be available at the office.