Lent 2010

As we all begin the season of Lent in a spirit of renewal, we invite you to consider what you might 'do' for Lent.  A good option might be Mass during the week?  Please have a look at our lent Link on the top right-side menu for further 'Lent Suggestions' where you will see some of the various resources available for Lent through Catholic agencies and organisations.  The parish is supporting the Trócaire 2010 Campaign, by invitying parishioonners to make their Lenten donation at the Palm Sunday Collection, which will be donated in it's entirity to Trócaire.  Trócaire Boxes are available in the Church porches, please take one.  Last year the parish raised a total of €7,300.00.  Can we do better this year?  Please click the picture for a link to the Trócaire Website. 

Liturgy Group

Through the Parish Pastoral Council, a new initiative of a Parish Liturgy Group has begun. They have decided to commence their work with an effort to help all of us understand the Mass more, so that we can participate in this central liturgy better. Each week at the 11.30am Mass, members of the Liturgy Group will introduce the theme of the Mass, and highlight what's important in each part.  This week, the focus is the 'Liturgy of the Word'.  You can follow the texts for each week by downloading the brochure clicking on the picture (available shortly).  If you would like to be involved in the Liturgy, please contact the Parish Office.

'Free' Money

Sounds too good to be true, but really, thats what it is.  As the parish is a registered charity, we are allowed to 'reclaim' taxes from the government based on your donations.  Basically, if you can donate at least €250.00 in the tax year, to the Church, we can claim either 20% (€50.00) or 40% (€100.00) extra back from the government.  We simply need to be able to record your donation as proof that it has been made.  Please call to the Parish Office to sign the appropriate form.  Click the logo for a link to the Tax Website.

By using the Parish Envelope Planned Giving System, parishioners can have an organized and consistent way of supporting the parish and our special collections for the Church needs throughout the world.  If you choose to use our Parish Envelope Planned Giving System, envelopes will be sent to your home.  Contact the Parish Office to support Holy Redeemer parish community using this convenient plan.  If for some reason you are unable to come to the weekend liturgies, you can mail your contributions directly to Church via the Parish Office.  Envelopes are currently being distributed to homes. We thank all our distributors.

Haiti Collection

A few weeks ago, the parish were given the opportunity to contribute to the funds being colleced for the recent disaster in Haiti.  A massive response mean that a total of 11, 322.00 was collected.  Thank You so much for your generous response - especially in these difficult times.  Click on the picture for more information on emergency relief work for Haiti.

Spirit Radio

Why not try 'Spirit Radio' as a refreshing change and some positive input into your daily routine? Available via the internet by clicking on the logo.