Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Our Mission Statement:

The mission of Holy Redeemer Parish is to be a Catholic community centered in Christ as revealed through the Holy Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the Church's teaching authority. The Holy Spirit empowers us to reach out and build God's Kingdom as we worship, educate, serve and evangelize.

With Mary we sing: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (Luke 1:46-47, NIV). Welcome to worship.

Have you ever wished an angel would appear to tell you what God wants you to do? You wouldn’t have to guess any more. Such messages are not the norm. Perhaps it is because God gave us free will and such direct messages might make us feel like we had no choice. God wants us to be free to choose what is good and right. To hear what God wants of us, we must make the effort to discern God’s will by reading Scripture, listening to the Church teachings and praying for the guidance of the Spirit. As we become more open to the promptings of the Spirit, what we are called to do will become clearer.

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge.

~Psalm 18:2

Updated Holiday Mass Schedule

We are back to the new “normal” allowing 70 people per each Mass. The Mass schedule is back to 4 pm on Saturdays and 8 am and 10 am on Sundays. Due to signups Christmas Day there will be a second Mass at 8:00 am on Christmas Day!

Christmas Eve: 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm

Christmas Day: 8 am & 10 am

January 1st @ 10 am

**Mass Attendees **

Please come at least 10 minutes early (15 minutes early for Christmas Masses) since the doors are locked once Mass starts. We

will do heavy sanitizing after each Mass now that we’re back to 70. Your prayers to stay at 70 worked! If you are not feeling well, please do NOT come to Mass. We are still under general dispensation from re-quired attendance at Mass. The Sunday 10am Mass is still being streamed every week. Please keep yourself and others safe.

Thanks for Giving! “We are conscious of the great generosity of the many benefactors who support the Retirement Fund for Religious each year,” says a Catholic sister. “Support from the fund

has been a tremendous blessing to our retired sisters.” Thank you for donating to last week’s second collection.

“I Heard God Laugh” The Altar Society has purchased the above named book to be given to each family as their gift for this Christmas Season. Books are

available on left side of vestibule as you leave the Church. ~Merry Christmas

Learn-Service-FellowshipJim or Ann; 541-756-0633, ext 5

religious.ed@holyredeemer.org

Our Prayer List Julia McGinley, Ed Lewis, Price Parsons, Rena Wood Tamara & Jack Bushmaker, Sue Buckley Dolan, Kellen Moore, Ethel German, Joanna Powley, Roberto Lora, Jr.,Ricardo Calaguas, Anna Why, Brenda Rioux, Rose Plesko, Joe Elizondo, Sylvia & Bill Stoddard, Dewayne Shurden, Dorothy Breitmeyer, Dan Gauche, Linda Willis, Aster Mullins-Plott, Tim Yun, Pemmie Stone, Kristina Todd, Roger Johnson, Lorna Bennett, Richard Jackson, Neil Chu Kung, Randy Sommer, Jan Hillar, Dan & Wilda Grey, Vikki Gochnour, Vivian Steenbock, Mai Lorenz, Carol McKillup, Marcia Maki, Josephine Portraz, William Portraz, Phyllis Vieira Please let me know if we can remove some names so there is room for others. We usually clear it off every other month but in these times we’ve let them remain longer.

Lectors & Altar Servers

Saturday, Dec 26th @ 4:00 pm Lector: Bud Bradley Altar Server: Autumn

Sunday, Dec 27th @ 8:00 am

Lector: Ann Martin Altar Server: Ella

Sunday, Dec 27th @ 10:00am

Lector: Tim Novotny Altar Server: Arianna

Please call a replacement if you can’t serve. Altar Servers, call Kelly if you cannot serve or find a replacement AND notify the parish office 541-756-0633, ext 2 before 2pm on Fridays. Please make sure you let the parish office know if someone else is coming with you. We need their name and contact information to make sure they are part of the head count especially when numbers are reduced.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Our Lady of the Sea, Court #2405 has set up a fund for a scholarship to be given in the Spring of 2021, to a woman 25 years or old or older who

has financial need to continue her education. This will be presented in memory of Judy Bradley who worked so hard over the years and believed in our mission to assist women in their education. In previous years we have hosted an annual Tea with a purse auction with all proceeds going only into our scholarship fund; we have presented over $15,000.00 in scholarships over the years. Due to Covid-19, we had to cancel the 2020 Tea but did award two, $2,000.00 scholarships from the previous year's fundraising; we will not be able to have the 2021 Tea for the same reason. We pray that this Pandemic will end soon and we can once again host our Annual Tea and provide future scholarships. If you are interested in donating to this special fund, in memory of Judy Bradley, please make a check out to Catholic Daughters of the Americas; in the memo area of your check, note that it is for the scholarship fund. Send to Susan Kulick, 68248 North Bay Road, North Bend, Oregon 97459. We will be accepting donations through the end of December. We thank you for all of the support you have given our Court throughout the years and know that there are women in our community that have benefited from your generosity. God Bless you always. Please call 541-297-0552 with any questions. Scholarship committee for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Our Lady of the Sea, Court #2405

PLEASE, DO NOT COME TO MASS IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL.

The heart of home

During a road trip one dreary, drizzly December day, I thought about how traveling is an act of faith — both now and in Bible times. Unlike Mary and Joseph with a donkey, I have more horse-power, yet I still rely on God to navigate through detours and delays. On that particular journey, some friends who were away let us stay in their home, and it was such a haven. We turned on cozy lighting, got in our pajamas and heated homemade soup I’d brought. Those simple comforts symbolized warmth, home, nourishment. It was the welcome Mary must have longed for after her difficult trip. After our meal, God’s word fed my soul and I prayed: “Lord, I want my heart to be as warm and welcoming to you as this place to stay has been for us. Make me a place where you are invited, honored and welcomed — a peaceful haven for your Son.” —Monica Wilkinson

Holy Redeemer Parish-2250 16th Street, North Bend, OR 97459 Phone: 541-756-0633 Fax: 541-756-3234 Website: www.holyredeemernb.org MASSES: Saturday Vigil - 4.00pm ~ Sunday - 8:00am & 10:00am Monday & Tuesday: NO MASS Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 9:00am

Parish Office Hours: 10am to 2pm , Monday through Friday ROSARY: Not at this time CONFESSIONS: Saturday - 3:00-3:45 pm or by appointment

Fr. Jorge Hernandez - Pastor 541-756-0633 x 4 Deacon Pete Broussard 505-610-3353 frjorge@holyredeemernb.org chaplainpete@gmail.com Susan Uehara - Business Manager 541-756-0633 x 1 businessoffice@holyredeemernb.org Parish Hall 541-756-0633/x 7 Sue Karolyi - Admin Assistant 541-756-0633 x 2 Religious Education - Jim DeLong 541-756-0633 x 5 parishoffice@holyredeemernb.org religious.ed@holyredeemernb.org Youth Minister - Ann Delong 541-756-0633 x 5 religious.ed@holyredeemernb.org

12/20 Terry Evans 12/20 Joe Stoffel 12/21 Alison Grace Burgmeier 12/21 Claire Kalista 12/21 Bryant Wicks 12/22 Christine Freeman 12/23 Kathi Thurber 12/24 Alexis Miller 12/25 David Coons 12/25 Susan Klemenhagen 12/26 Rose Mary Jones 12/27 Starchild Lamprinos

Sat Dec 19 4:00 pm- Judy Bradley † by Bud Bradley Sun Dec 20 8:00 am- Lt. Col. James Wiley & Lou Ann Haynes † † by Jim & Ruth Wiley 10:00 am- For the Souls in Purgatory † † † by Mai Lorenz Wed Dec 23 9:00 am- Christine Freeman, Mike & Sharon Main & Craig & Shari Main by the Main Families Thur Dec 24 4:30 pm- David Rioux † by Brenda Rioux 6:30 pm- Lt. Col James L. Wiley & Lou Ann Haynes † † by Jim and Ruth Wiley Fri Dec 25 10:00 am- All Priests, Deacons, Seminarians & Sisters by Trang Hebert Sat Dec 26 4:00 pm Trang’s Family Living and Deceased † † † by Trang Hebert Sun Dec 27 8:00 am- Ryan Crow † by Dawn & Mike Crow 10:00 am- All our children and grandchildren by the Main Families

OUR Financial GIFTS Our Offertory for:

12-13-20 $ 4179.00

Online Offertory: $ 2350.00 Total Offertory: $ 6529.00

2nd Collection: $1677.00

We sincerely thank you, our

parishioners and visitors, for your ongoing contributions and support.

You are a blessing! 12/22 Michael & Sharon Main 12/24 Ken & Christine Freeman 12/26 Ralph & Dee Echols 12/26 Thomas & Adoracion Busche 12/26 Dave & Paula Gerengher

Please Note!

Office will be closed 24th & 25th.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped Holy Redeemer have lights for Christmas. It has been many many years. We are ready and waiting for “Him”.

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