06/20/2026
Weekly Announcements/Bulletin - June 21st
Good morning! Here are our weekly announcements.
Summer Bulletins
For the months of July and August, there will only be one bulletin printed per month.
Movie Night
Everyone is welcome to join Father Marc on Saturday June 27th at 7pm, in the parish hall, for a movie night and snacks! We will be watching ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader’ .
Alpha Marriage Course
The Alpha Marriage course for married couples will be offered again this July and August on certain Fridays, from 7pm to 9:30pm. Couples don't have to commit to every Friday. For more information or to register, please email Hailey Krol.
Young Adults
Members of the Young Adults Group will be available in the vestibule after Mass. If you are over 18 and interested in learning more about their upcoming events, please let them know.
Sacred Heart
This week, Holy Redeemer will be hosting a travelling image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus available for veneration in the back of the church from Wednesday June 24th to Thursday July 2nd.
On Friday, June 26th at 7pm, Holy Redeemer will have a special votive Mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. All are welcome to join.
Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
This weekend, as we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Archdiocese is taking up its final collection for the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund. These funds have helped support local, Indigenous-led projects, that are already bearing fruit. Thank you for everything you have already done. Envelopes for this final collection are provided in the pews.
Missed the AGM?
https://youtu.be/TPoVz_iflds
Thank you to our amazing volunteers!
THE 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“… Do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows …” — Matthew 10:31
In today’s Gospel, Jesus told His Apostles three times not to be afraid — three times! He wouldn't say it if they didn't need to hear it.
But why would they need to hear it? Because as they go out in Christ's Name to spread the Gospel in word and deed, they are going to run into serious difficulties. He is warning them that their Christian mission will demand heroic courage, perseverance, and fidelity as they constantly face suffering, mockery, and opposition. They are going to run into people who will want to destroy them, humiliate them, and even kill them, just because they bear Christ's Name and are trying to spread Christ's message.
Those same warnings apply to us too. Being a Christian is not like joining a tennis club. There is a spiritual battle going on in this fallen world.
Strong in Faith
Whenever we are truly following Christ and building up His Kingdom, the powers of darkness, the devil and his minions, don't like it, and they try to make it hard for us, just as they made it hard for the Apostles. We must be vigilant and strong in our faith!
Sacred Heart of Jesus Icon
From Wednesday June 24th to Thursday July 2nd Holy Redeemer parish will host a travelling image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus. The image will be available for veneration in the back of the church during that time. On Friday, June 26th at 7pm, to close out the month of June, we will have a special votive Mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
I pray that our parishioners will take advantage of this opportunity to venerate the image and be drawn ever more deeply into the love of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, who loves us with a love beyond all telling!
Happy Fathers’ Day
“Fathers must not shrink from their important leadership role in their family, which is to be exercised with humility, joy, grace and love.” Fathers, like mothers, are special gifts from God. Today we honour our fathers, who provide love and care for us. It is something worth doing!
As we honour our earthly fathers, may we never fail to thank our Heavenly Father, who loves us unconditionally, and will never leave nor forsake us. He is the Father of us all!
As summer begins, I would like to wish everyone a safe, restful, and refreshing summer holiday — a wonderful time to be with family and friends. As you make time for others, I encourage you also to make time for God during the summer months. Summer often affords us a little more time and a slower pace of life, making it an ideal season to listen more attentively to the Lord. It is a time to sit outside in the sunshine or under the shade of a tree, to speak with God and to listen to Him.
May this summer be a season of rest, renewal, and deeper communion with the One who loves us most. God is good!
Fr. Paul
https://app.flocknote.com/note/37437420
