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Dear Lovers of our Holy Redeemer

7/8/2016

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Some of you may remember that a little over a year ago, Father Paul, Doug Rasler, and I flew to Denver to participate in the Amazing Parish conference. To put it mildly, it really was an amazing event! With well over a thousand parish leaders crammed into the main ball room of the Hyatt Regency, we experienced the best of what our faith has to offer: reverent, yet joyful celebrations of the Holy Eucharist, the sacrament of Reconciliation administered by many priests from throughout the Archdiocese, a Eucharistic procession and adoration with popular Catholic singer, Matt Maher, leading the praise, stories of compassionate parishes dramatically winning large numbers of both young and old for Christ and his Church!
Needless to say, we also listened and learned a great deal (far more than can be conveyed in a short article). But, there are a few things that can be shared. Among them are the seven traits of an amazing parish…A reliance on prayer, A real leadership team,  A clear vision and plan, A great Sunday experience, Compelling formation, Small group discipleship, Missionary zeal
So far, I can think of two out of these seven traits that we have begun to develop: small group discipleship and the beginnings of a leadership team that is dedicated to advancing our parish “from maintenance to mission”. The first of these happened almost right away. Father Paul asked Sarah Adams to head up a women’s small group discipleship initiative. Sarah immediately felt the Holy Spirit move her and out of that encounter came Walking with Purpose which has brought many of our women – both young and old – into a deeper relationship with Jesus and each other.  What’s more, these small discipleship groups are proving to be more than just a temporary flash in the pan, but look to be a permanent feature of Holy Redeemer.
The second amazing parish trait is taking a little longer to come together, but that’s as it should be. Before our change in pastoral leadership this past January, Father Paul quietly assembled a small core group of leaders to begin to discuss the development of a clear parish vision and outreach plan for Holy Redeemer.  Now that Father Jason has six months under his belt as our new pastor, he has expressed a desire to move forward with what was started under Father Paul’s leadership. So, this fall I think you can expect to hear more about the remaking of our parish from “already-good” to “amazing”!
Obviously, there is a lot of work to be done. Being amazing is an elusive quality that can only be approached and never quite achieved. What’s more any movement in that direction will all depend on the first of the seven traits – our reliance on prayer and our subsequent willingness to do what the Lord prompts; to go where he asks us to go. That said, I believe that the people of Holy Redeemer have the desire – even the enthusiasm – to go there.
So, let’s begin with the first trait now: Lord, make us what You want us to be!
Yours in Him,
Deacon Vince
 

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Letter from Deacon Vince to Holy Redeemer Parishioners

1/9/2015

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Dear “New” Friends,

Since I am a relative unknown to most of you at Holy Redeemer, Father Paul has asked me to share a few things about myself by way of introduction. So, here’s the short version…

I consider myself an “Evansville boy”, even though I was born in St. Louis. Being born there is the extent of my Missourian pedigree. Aside from a few days in the hospital, almost the rest of our life has been spent here in Evansville.

I grew up on Rotherwood Avenue right across from what was then “Evansville College”. Those early years were spent in St. Benedict’s Parish. I have lots of wonderful memories of St. Ben’s that extend from Kindergarten right up through eighth grade.  For those of you who are old enough to remember the Latin School (located in what is now the Catholic Center), I spent the first two years of high school there. About that time I discovered girls, which put a fast end to my aspirations to the priesthood. When I was sixteen, we moved into Christ the King Parish, where I established many close ties. I finished my high school career as a boarder at a Jesuit prep school in Bethesda, MD just outside Washington, D.C. These were great years. In fact, my entire childhood is filled with wonderful memories. Mom and Dad were devoted Catholics who really lived their faith.

Following high school, I found my way to the University of Notre Dame, but only after a couple of “false starts” at Fordham and Georgetown.  Still managed to get my degree in four years; then onto the University of Illinois for a Master Degree in Urban Planning.

I met Mary Coerver, my wife of forty years in the Fall of 1973. We were married in June 1975 and our Lord has blessed us with five tremendous children – one boy followed by four girls.  We now have five grandchildren and one “step grandchild”, all of whom are here in Evansville!

In 1980, I co-founded a planning and civil engineering consulting firm here in Evansville. The first several years were very tough, but we managed to survive and eventually thrive. I was ordained a permanent deacon in July 2005 and retired from Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates three years later.  Since ordination, I have served at St. John the Baptist Church in Newburgh and Christ the King in Evansville. Five of those years, I worked full-time in parish ministry. My greatest passion in ministry is the “New Evangelization”, helping people make that step of commitment to give their lives to Christ in the Catholic Church.

I can’t wait to get to know you all better in the coming months.  If you’d like to talk one-on-one, please call the parish office and Becky Dossett can put you in touch with me. Or, email me at vbernardin@evdio.org. Thank you so much for your warm welcome.

With prayers and affection,

Deacon Vince Bernardin


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Letter to Parish from Fr. Paul

12/23/2014

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Dear Parishioners of Holy Redeemer,

I want to thank my Parish family for your generosity, support, friendship and love shown to me on my birthday and during the Christmas season.  I received many cards that spoke from your hearts and I appreciate every word written.    I would also like to say thanks for the many gifts that I received; they were very generous and greatly appreciated. Your love and encouragement means so much to me as I continue to minister here at Holy Redeemer.   

As we look forward to the New Year and its many Blessings, let us remember that we are truly a family.

I have great news that Deacon Vincent Bernardin will be joining us in ministry here at Holy Redeemer Church effective January 1st. Deacon Vincent Bernardin will be celebrating with us the first weekend in January, Please take time to introduce yourself and give him a warm welcome to Holy Redeemer Parish.

God has truly blessed us! As we look to the New Year, let us embrace God’s call as we build His kingdom. May God bless all of you and may He shine His face upon you!

In Christ,

Father Paul

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