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 by hope in our Lord, Jesus Christ. Most Holy Redeemer Church June 30-July1, Russell Street PO Box 375 Hadley, MA ) Website: Office Hours Mon & Wed 9am - 4pm Thurs 9am-1pm MHR Parish Staff Fr. Piotr Pawlus, Pastor John Gibbons, Faith Formation Josephine Polnack, Secretary Doug Almanzar, Music Director Pauline Danylieko, Funeral Organist Frank Wilda, Folk Choir Advisory Finance Council & Cemetery, Kathy Zieja Pastoral Council, Joan Smola First Friday Confession 12:30 pm Mass 1pm in Chapel Adoration 1:30-5pm Confession Saturdays 3-3:30pm 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, June 30, :00pm: Anna & John Bak r/b John & Anne Hanieski Sunday, July 1, :00am: David Wilga r/b Mom 10:30am: Edward & Lucille Sienkiewicz r/b family Monday, July 2, :00am: for the people of MHR Tuesday, July 3, :00am: Bertha & Thodore Machnik r/b daughter Brenda Novak Thursday, July 5, :00am: for spiritual healing for Rufina r/b daughter Amelia 1st Friday, July 6, :00 pm: for the health of Jon Polnack r/b Jo Polnack Saturday, July 7, pm: David Wilga r/b Ted & Helen Kapinos Sunday, July 8, :00am: David Wilga r/b Ed & Joan Smola 10:30am: for the health of Gary S. r/b Ameila 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 Catherine Woodard from family For Nancy Woodard from family For Edward Machno & Frances (Machno) Slattery from Fr. Charles For Patricia M. Bye from husband Joe 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 June Budgeted This Week Difference Weekly Collection $ , Thank you for your generous support of our parish community! July 6th 1:30 pm in the church July 7 5:15 pm in the Parish Center after the 5pm Mass

3 June 30-July1, 2018 Gospel Reading Mark 5:21-43 ( shorter form, Mark 5:21-24,35b -43) Jesus heals a woman afflicted with a hemorrhage and raises Jairus s daughter from death Background on the Gospel Reading Today s Gospel reports two stories of healing. One story tells us about a father s great love for his dying daughter. The other story tells us about a desperate woman who risks much as she seeks healing from Jesus. In each story, the request for healing is itself a courageous act of faith, and yet very different circumstances are represented by the lives of each suffering person. Jairus is described as a synagogue official, a man of considerable standing in the Jewish community. Distraught over his daughter s poor health, he approaches Jesus and asks him to heal her. Although Mark doesn t provide many details, we can imagine that his daughter has been ill for some time and that her condition is deteriorating. As Jesus leaves with Jairus, Mark describes a second person who seeks healing from Jesus, a woman with a hemorrhage. This woman secretly touches Jesus from behind and is immediately cured. In response, Jesus turns and asks who touched him. Jesus disciples, always a little clueless in Mark s Gospel, help us envision the scene. The crowds are pushing in on Jesus, and yet he, knowing that power has gone out of him, asks who touched him. The woman could have remained anonymous, yet at Jesus question she steps forward and acknowledges what she has done. Jesus responds by acknowledging her as a model of faith and sends her away in peace. At this point, we can imagine Jairus s impatience with Jesus; his daughter is dying and Jesus hasn t helped him yet. As if to build a sense of urgency, messengers suddenly arrive and confirm Jairus s worst fear: his daughter has died. Jesus curiously ignores their message and reassures Jairus. When they arrive at Jairus s home, they find family and friends mourning the girl s death. Jesus enters the room of the dead girl, takes her by the hand, and instructs her to arise. Jairus s faith in Jesus has not been in vain; his daughter is restored to life. The Gospel concludes with Jesus instructions to remain silent about this miracle. This is typical of Mark s Gospel and is sometimes referred to as the messianic secret. Repeatedly, those who witness Jesus power and authority are instructed to not speak of what they have witnessed. These instructions appear impossible to obey, and it is difficult to understand the purpose of these instructions. But in each case, they seem to emphasize the fact that each individual, including the reader of Mark s Gospel, must, in the end, make his or her own judgment about Jesus identity. Each individual must make his or her own act of faith in affirming Jesus as God s Son. 1st Friday Adoration July 6, 2018 Sign up sheets for 1st Friday Adoration will be at both church entrances this weekend. Please sign up and come to worship our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. Caregiver Support Group/ Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice Come join our drop-in caregiver support group. We will have a discussion on a new topic every session as well as time for sharing struggles and triumphs in the group. This is an inviting space to learn, share, and lean on fellow caregivers during what can be a challenging journey. We meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from am at the Hadley Senior Center, 46 Middle Street, Hadley, MA. Sessions are free and open to the public; coffee and treats provided. For more information, please contact Bridget Kearney at or Suzanne Travisano at Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity New Construction Single Family Homes Affordable Homeownership Opportunity 3 bedroom homes to be built off Glendale Rd, Northampton APPLICATION DEADLINE; July 18, 2018 Partner Family Information Sessions Location is handicap accessible and translation is available upon request Habitat Office 140 Pine St #3 Florence, MA Tuesday, July 10 at 6 pm Maximum sale price for each home is $149, 900. For more information call Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity Neighbor Helping Neighbor News from Hadley Food Pantry Although our canned soup and vegetable shelves are full, this week the Hadley Food Pantry is in need of many of the other non-perishable items we generally stock, such as rice, cereal, crackers, bottled juice, coffee, tea, canned chicken, condiments (mayonnaise, cooking oil, mustard, catsup, etc.) as well as toilet tissue and personal hygiene items. Thank you for your continued donations. We are able to offer this program through donations received from the parishioners of Most Holy Redeemer and the First Congregational Church. Monetary donations are also appreciated by including extra cash or a check in your regular envelope and designating it for the Food Pantry. Come visit us to see what we do and what you can do. Volunteers are always needed. The pantry serves between 4 and 12 families each Sunday from 12-1pm. Are you in need? The Hadley Food Pantry is here to help. Stop by the Most Holy Redeemer parish hall any Sunday between 12 and 1!

4 The Maryland State Boychoir LIVE IN CONCERT FREE ADMISSION THURSDAY, JULY 26, :30 pm at St. Mary s Church 519 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow, MA Come listen to the Concert Choir in a thrilling performance of a variety of music, including sacred masterworks, contemporary pieces, gospel, spirituals and folksongs. The choir is singing as part of a 9-day tour through Massachusetts, Quebec City, and Montreal. Founded in 1987, the Maryland State Boychoir (MSB), Maryland s Official Goodwill Ambassadors, is comprised of a diverse group of about 130 talented boys, ages 7 to 20, who love to sing. The choir s reputation for excellence has resulted in invitations to perform in a variety of venues such as The White House, Kennedy Center, National Cathedral, St. Patrick s and Holy Trinity Cathedrals in New York, Saint Patrick s Cathedral in Ireland, and Coventry Cathedral in England. Knights of Columbus Council #1619 MEETINGS 2ND MONDAY, 7:00PM KOFC HALL, 45 BOLTWOOD WALK, AMHERST, MA 20 WK WINNERS: STAN GAWLE TEDDY SMIAROWSKI FRANK ADAMS MIKE COMO Drop Off Shed Acceptable Items All clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, pillow cases, drapes, stuffed toy animals. Please do not drop off: Furniture, electronics, household items, books, toys, garbage, pillows, rags, and fabric scraps. Summer Cash Calendar Raffle Tickets Raffle tickets are still available in the vestibules of the Church and in the Office. You may purchase these for $10 each. MOST HOLY REDEEMER IS A LIFETEENPARISH LifeTeen and Edge Youth programs are in over1500 parishes worldwide BINGO at MHR: July 7, Aug. 11 Saturday, July 7 5:15-7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Admission is free. Bring some food for the potluck supper and a raffle prize-if you wish or just come and play! Please contact Felica Fil for more information: fcookie11@gmail.com or call her at Pastoral Council 3rd Mon. Jan., Feb., Mar., April, May Sept., Oct., Nov., Parish Hall, 7pm Finance Committee 3rd Mon. January December Parish Hall, 5:15pm 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 The Hadley Food Pantry in the MHR Parish Hall is open every Sunday from noon to 1pm. Contact Sharon: 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: 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.

5 What s Happening at Most Holy Redeemer PARISH PICNIC NEWS and UPDATE Monday, July 6:00 pm: Festival/Picnic Meeting Need ALL participants to attend Monday, July 6:00 pm: Festival/Picnic Meeting Need ALL participants to attend Wednesday, August 9am: Golumpki making in the Parish Center. Please contact Helen We are looking for pocketbooks, scarves, and costume jewelry in good condition to sell at our Boutique. We are going to make up 3 wine baskets to raffle off. We are looking for parishioners who are willing to donate a bottle of wine for these baskets. We are in need of craft and gift items for our prize/raffle table. All the above can be brought to the Parish Center on Saturday, July 14 from 9am-12 noon. There will be a sign up sheet for pastry for the picnic at both Church entrances on the weekend of June 30 and July 7. Contact Joe Pelis at Joint Meeting of Pastoral and Finance Councils on June 25, 2018 On June 25 from 6-8 pm members of MHR s Pastoral and Finance Councils held a joint meeting to discuss how things are going in the parish. Much like the recent Listening Sessions held by Bishop Rozanski, the questions under discussion were: What is working well? What needs improvement? Where do we go from here? Minutes of the 2018 Pastoral and Finance Council Meetings can be found on our website : mhrhadley.org Pictured above: Some of the generous volunteers who offered their time and talent this week to make cabbage pierogi for the upcoming picnic on August 4. God loves a cheerful giver! (2nd Corinthians 9:6,7) We wish to thank Szawlowski Potato Farms for their most generous contribution of 150 pounds of potatoes which were used recently to make the potato and cheese pierogi for the upcoming Parish Picnic.