A Quick Guide to the MassThe Archdiocese of Denver has created an e-book that succinctly covers the parts of the Mass. Please click on the photo to the right to read this quick guide to the Mass. I pray that it might help to remind you of what it is that we do every time we come to Mass & more importantly, Who it is we encounter.
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On Tuesday of this week (August 4) we celebrate the feast day of St. John Vianney. He is the patron saint of parish priests and also the patron of our perpetual Eucharistic adoration chapel. He lived and was a priest in France at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century. He was a simple man who did not do well with his studies, but persevered to eventually be ordained a priest. He was sent as pastor to a small village named Ars. He became well-known for hearing confessions for 12-16 hours a day. Like all saints he was not perfect in following God’s will as he tried on four separate occasions to run away from the parish to become a monk. It was through much time in prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament that he brought about conversion in the people of his parish and beyond.
This coming Tuesday as we honor St. John Vianney, we are moving back to the adoration chapel. It has been a blessing to continue adoration in the church during the pandemic, but going back to the chapel means that we can work towards adoration being perpetual, meaning that the chapel is available for prayer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Thank you to the many who have signed up for an hour to make this possible. There are still some open hours if your would like to commit yourself, or a group including yourself to spending an hour with our Lord weekly. Open hours can be found on the chart near the south (playground) exit of the narthex or on the parish website. Prayer during any time in adoration can include devotions such as the rosary or divine mercy Chaplet, spiritual reading, reading of scripture, simply speaking with the Lord, or just being silent in His presence. One story relates that John Vianney saw a simple farmer sitting for some time in front of the tabernacle. Unlike the others of his time, the farmer’s lips did not move as he prayed silently. Finally, out of curiosity, John Vianney asked him what he was doing during that time in front of Jesus in the tabernacle. The man simply but profoundly replied, “I look at Him & He looks at me.” That gaze of one friend upon another, spending time with them is what the Lord desires of us. Another French contemporary of St. John Vianney is Bishop Simon Bruté. He came to the United States and was appointed the first bishop of Vincennes in 1834. At that time, the territory of the Vincennes Diocese included all of Indiana as well as about one third of Illinois. His name is familiar as the Bruté Society is an honorary association of southwestern Indiana Catholic lay persons who have been recognized by their fellow parishioners as outstanding models of the value of Christian Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure. At Holy Redeemer we have the opportunity to recognize two candidates for the Bruté Society each year. A married couple can be nominated and will count as one candidate. Please find the nomination forms in the pews of the church or by going to the parish website. If you can add any information about their involvement and qualities, it would be greatly appreciated. Nominations can be turned in via the collection basket or to the parish office by Wednesday, August 11. Our staff had the opportunity to visit Servant of God Simon Bruté’s tomb in the crypt of the Old Cathedral at Vincennes as a part of our pilgrimage. Our parish family was remembered as I celebrated Mass there in the crypt that afternoon. God Bless, Fr. Jason Gries |
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Every allegation of child abuse must be reported to Child Protection Services, an agency of Indiana state government.
Toll-free (800) 800-5556
In the event of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor (a person under 18) by diocesan personnel, report the allegation to authorities, and inform the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the diocese. Toll-free (866) 200-3004, Local (812) 490-9565. Click here to be directed to the Catholic Diocese website.
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