The Church of the Holy Redeemer Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity May 26, 2013

120 South Eastmoor Drive P.O. Box 67 New Bremen OH 45869 419-629-2543

Second Vatican Council Teaching Point: Full, Conscious, Active Participation in the Liturgy It is very much the wish of the church that all the faithful should be led to take full, conscious, and active part in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy, and to which the Christian people, “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a redeemed people” (1 Pet 2:9,4-5) have a right and to which they are bound by reason of their Baptism. (Sacrosanctum Concilium #14) Mission: As a Christ centered family of faith, Holy Redeemer is a Catholic community that shares our Godgiven gifts. We welcome all while praying, teaching and serving the people God sends to us. Eucharist: Sunday – 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Monday – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday – 8:30 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – 9-9 Wednesday – 12:05 p.m. Thursday – 7:00 p.m. Friday – 8:30 a.m. Saturday – 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Monday – 6:30-6:45 p.m. Saturday – 4:00-4:30 p.m.

Baptism: Baptisms are scheduled through the parish office. Parents are expected to participate in the baptism preparation program. Marriage: Engaged couples are expected to begin marriage preparation at least six months in advance. Weddings are not scheduled until after an initial meeting with the pastor. Couples are strongly urged not to reserve halls before having a firm church date and time. New Parishioners: Our faith community gladly welcomes new members. Please register in the parish office.

Parish Staff: Pastor – Rev. Thomas Mannebach, 419-629-3031 [home]; [email protected] Deacon – Greg Bornhorst, 419-629-2780 [home]; [email protected] Administrative Assistant – Janet Suchland, 419-629-2543 [office]; [email protected]

Coordinator of Youth Ministry/Faith Formation – Robin Goettemoeller, 419-629-2543 [office]; [email protected] Coordinator of Junior and Senior High Religious Education – Jenny Sailer, 419-629-2543 [office]; [email protected]

Coordinator of Elementary Religious Education – Kathy Pape, 419-629-3130 [home]; [email protected] Director of Liturgical Music – Nick Wilker, 419-629-2543 [office]; [email protected] St. Marys Deanery Web Site: www.stmarysdeanery.com Parish Web Site: www.holyredeemercatholicchurch.org Parish Hall Information: Contact parish office Professional Counseling: Contact parish office

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK – In the movie Million Dollar Baby, Clint Eastwood plays the role of Frankie, a veteran boxing trainer who is coming to the end of his career. A struggling but sincere Catholic, Frankie attends daily Mass, and has lots of questions about faith. In one scene of the movie, he approaches the parish priest after Mass and tells him that he doesn’t understand the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. “What about the whole one God, three God thing? Isn’t it like Snap, Krackle and Pop all in one box?” Clearly agitated by Frankie’s Rice Krispies analogy, the priest gruffly responds, “Frankie, most people learn by kindergarten that it’s a matter of faith.” The mystery of the Holy Trinity is just that – a matter of faith. Without God having revealed this teaching of faith to us, we would never have come to recognize it. And yet, we can still have a greater than kindergarten understanding of the Trinity. It is the one Christian mystery that encompasses all the other mysteries of faith. Incarnation, Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost – you name it – all of them are subsumed into the one doctrine of the Holy Trinity. And even though we can never make perfect sense of this mystery, we can still gather insight. The doctrine of the Trinity tells us that God is perfectly united as one and yet also a communion of Persons. It tells us that that bond of Persons is no less than perfect love. And it tells us that that this same love of the Trinity has been poured into our lives and our world. Turns out, we are never alone because God is never alone. We live in community – imperfect as it is – and it is within the community of the church in which we grow in the spirit of God’s trinitarian love.

Fr. Mannebach

CONGRATULATIONS to the Holy Redeemer youth who will graduate from New Bremen Schools this weekend. We celebrate with you on your special day. Nick Ahlers Adam Balster Madison Barlage Austin Bergman Darin Bergman Chasity Bertke Lauren Bertke Meagan Brandt Craig Broerman Marissa Clint Rodney Davis Alex Feltz Eric Francis Jacob Gusching Emma Hall Aaron Hegemier Justin Heitkamp Natalie Heitkamp Hannah Holdren Alec Huecker

Emily Kaiser Jill McClurg Paige Miller Haley Moeller Stephanie Musser Logan Newbauer Emily Niekamp Amber Paul Chelsea Russell Jacob Rutschilling Hanna Schmit Craig Schulze Luke Schwieterman Audrey Selby Erika Smith Alex Speelman Jacob Swiger David Thieman Samuel Wendel

GUYS NIGHT OUT – Dads, brothers, inlaws, friends, neighbors, uncles, cousins and nephews are invited to a Guys Night Out on Wednesday, May 29 in Holy Redeemer Parish Hall. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with pizza and wings served at 6:30 p.m. No cost! All men from other parishes are also invited. There will be a scavenger hunt and fun activities for preschool through sixth grade young men while the older men enjoy an inspirational talk by Dr. Jim Schwieterman. Come enjoy an evening of fun!

THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI announced that the Catholic Ministries Appeal has exceeded its $5 million annual goal to feed, teach, and heal thousands of people in our area. This is the largest amount ever pledged to the annual appeal! Two hundred eighteen households in our parish pledged $22,979 to the effort. If you have not yet made a pledge, please take a pledge envelope from the pamphlet rack in the church entrance or

visit CatholicAppeal.info to make your pledge. Thank you! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY: Congratulations to Amber Paul, this year’s recipient of the Holy Redeemer Youth Scholarship given by the Education Commission. First Communion pictures are in and may be picked up during the week at the parish office during normal office hours. Vacation Bible School will be held from Sunday, June 2 to Thursday, June 6 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 119 North Franklin Street, New Bremen from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. Cost is $10 per child or $30 max per family. This year’s theme is “Kingdom Rock…Where Kids Stand Strong for God”. Registration forms were handed out at CCD class. Extra forms are available in the pamphlet rack in the church entrance. GRATEFUL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – Our faith tells us of the great suffering and humiliation Jesus endured for our sake and the everlasting gift of the Holy Eucharist, given to us as a result of His death on the cross. But yet, the Lord’s Eucharistic presence in the tabernacle is all too easily neglected. It begs the question: Can I be more thankful to God in my daily life? Did you know that one cherished and most powerful way to express our gratitude to the One who has redeemed us is to spend time with Him before the Blessed Sacrament? The people of Holy Redeemer are tremendously blessed to have the opportunity to express their gratitude to Jesus EVERY TUESDAY in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. If we only knew how much Jesus rejoices at this time spent with Him, we would weep for all the missed opportunities. Jesus promises us everlasting happiness in Heaven for every moment on earth spent in His Eucharistic Presence. “Where your treasure is, there is your heart.” (Lk 12:34) For more information about Eucharistic Adoration, please call Diane Bensman at 419629-3432.

OUR GIFT IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S GIFTMay 19 - $4,902.00 Attendance - 739 Adults - $4,504.00 High School - $4.00 Grade School - $12.00 Anonymous - $382.00 AMY WELLMAN was elected last weekend to serve on the Pastoral Council, representing the Education Commission. Our appreciation goes to those who are willing to put their time and talents in service to our parish.

VOCATION VIEWS – God, at His very nature, is in relationship, and desires for us to be in relationship with Him. Priests and religious are witnesses of this living relationship. If you are called, respond with an open and generous heart! BOOK CLUB will meet on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:45 p.m. in the conference room. The Alchemist, by Paulho Coehlo, will be discussed. Anyone who has any questions or wants a list of future books should call Becky Koverman at 419-629-3470 or email at [email protected]. AGAPE UPDATE R E M I N D E R - Next weekend is Agape Sunday. This month the effort is in collecting personal needs items, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorants, shampoos, soaps, etc. Just think of all the little things used on a daily basis. All donations can be place in the baskets located near the church entrance. As always, a jar (marked ‘Agape’) for cash donations will also be available in the church entrance. Thank you to all who help in this worth cause. Holy Redeemer Parish donated 200 grocery items in the month of April which are very much appreciated. Agape thanks everyone for their donations, support and prayers. SORROW FUL M OTHER SHRINE pilgrimage is planned for Tuesday, June 25. The Shrine in Bellevue Ohio is the oldest pilgrimage site east of the Mississippi that is dedicated to the Blessed Mother. Departure will be from Holy Redeemer at 7:45 a.m. and from the shrine at 3:30 p.m. The day will include an opportunity for Mass, a talk on the history of the shrine, confessions, and just enjoying the shrine grounds. Information on the shrine can be obtained at www.sorrowfulmothershrine.org.

For information on the pilgrimage and to RSVP contact Becky Koverman at 419-629-3470 or [email protected]. Please RSVP by June 5.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: May 27, June 1 & 2 Memorial Day Mon. 9:00 a.m. G. Dicke – J. & S. Elking – D. Pape – E. Rump, Jr.

Sat.

5:00 p.m.

J. Berning – C. Broerman – J. Hirschfeld T. Homan – C. Opperman – J. Roettger D. Schwartz – L. Smith – V. Wente

Sun.

8:00 a.m.

Deacon G. Bornhorst – D. Albers – H. Krieg J. Kronenberger III – D. Kruse – S. McCollum B. & R. Niekamp – K. Smith

Sun.

10:00 a.m.

R. Bergman – A. Borger – M. Dwenger – E. Elsass S. Niekamp – E. & J. Russell – L. Topp – M. Topp

LECTORS: May 27, June 1 & 2 Memorial Day Mon. 9:00 a.m. J. Homan Sat. 5:00 p.m. M. Sommer – T. Clune Sun. 8:00 a.m. D. Dicke – C. Dues Sun. 10:00 a.m. M. Nitschke – V. Hirschfeld USHERS: June 1 & 2 Sat. 5:00 p.m. D. Anderson – S. Dwenger – J. Kremer R. Niekamp – T. Wente Sun. 8:00 a.m. A. Bernhold – T. Eyink – K. McGlinch M. Moeller – B. Schemmel Sun. 10:00 a.m. C. Griesdorn – J. Heckman – C. Hoffman G. Nosek – L. Speelman CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD June 2 ACTIVITIES: Sun. Tues. Sun.

- Communion to the Sick/Shut-ins by Ministers of Eucharist - Nursery during 10:00 a.m. Mass, youth room - Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 10:00 a.m. Mass - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Communion to the Sick/Shut-ins by Ministers of Eucharist

Nancy Topp MASSES: May 25 to June 2 Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 8:00 a.m. Sun. 10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Mon. 9:00 a.m. Tues. 8:30 a.m. Wed. 12:05 p.m. Thurs. 7:00 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m. Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 8:00 a.m. Sun. 10:00 a.m.

Leonard & Helen Schmiesing Holy Redeemer Parish Ken Jutte Clarence Tuente Paul Niekamp Don Ruese Herman Bettinger John Knapke Sharon Dues Martin Dabbelt Holy Redeemer Parish

SERVERS:

May 27 to June 2 Memorial Day Mon. 9:00 a.m. L. Heitkamp – T. Leichliter Thurs. 7:00 p.m. S. Sailer – J. Wilson Sat. 5:00 p.m. J. Elking – J. Schemmel – J. Goettemoeller Sun. 8:00 a.m. J. Broerman – K. Broerman Sun. 10:00 a.m. A. Heitkamp – B. Heitkamp – N. Wells PARISH REPRESENTATIVES: June 1 & 2 Sat. 5:00 p.m. Tim & Kristy Eiting Sun. 8:00 a.m. Andy Elking Sun. 10:00 a.m. Greg & Stephanie Elking family COLLECTION COUNTERS – June 2 D. Meyer – B. Poeppelman – B. Phlipot SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST, SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Genesis 14:18-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11b-17

- Nursery during 10:00 a.m. Mass, youth room - Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 10:00 a.m. Mass - Baptism of Molly Rose, daughter of Matthew and Cheryl (Homan) Bambauer, 11:15 a.m.

“HE WILL FROM WHAT IS EVERYTHING FOR THIS REASON I TOLD YOU THAT HE WILL TAKE FROM WHAT IS MINE AND DECLARE IT TO YOU.” JN 16:14-15

 

GLORIFY ME, BECAUSE HE WILL TAKE MINE AND DECLARE IT TO YOU. THAT THE FATHER HAS IS MINE;