04/17/2026
Holy Redeemer Weekly News and Mass Link April 19, 2026 Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday
Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2026
9:30 am
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ONLINE GIVING: For ParishSoft users (formally FaithDirect) if you are having issues with accessing your account please email Jen at [email protected] and I will reset your password enabling you to access your account. The transition from FaithDirect has left many unable to access their accounts. We apologies for this inconvenience. Holy Redeemer will offer an adult Bible Study for 5 weeks from April 16 th through May 14 th entitled " A Biblical Walk Through the Mass". We will meet in the Community Room in the basement of the Church on Thursday mornings from 9:45-11:00am. Please bring your Bible and a friend! HR Sewing Group
A friendly group of women who like to sew who meet almost every Wednesday 1-4 pm in the community room in the church. Stop by to see if this would make a nice break in your work! For information, call Kathy Pangaro at 301-933-5527 Please keep the 2nd grade students in your prayers as they make their first holy communion next Saturday April 25th.
April 25, Natural Family Planning Class for Engaged or Married Couples
Are you married or engaged and interested in learning about Natural Family Planning? Join us for an overview of the science and spirituality of Fertility Awareness Based Methods (FABM) to help you choose one that will work for you. We invite you to attend our next virtual Introduction to NFP class on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm via Teams. Click here to view our schedule and to register for a class . Following this introductory class, couples choose a method and learn from a trainer certified by Couple to Couple League , BOMA USA , Creighton Method , or the Marquette Method . For more information, contact the Office for Family Life at 301-853-4499 or [email protected] .
Please see the attached Scholarship application from The Knight of Columbus Rock Creek Council : The Council is now accepting applications for the Charles O'Hara High School Scholarship. All applicants must be accepted and enrolled to attend an accredited Catholic High School in the Archdiocese of Washington. Award funds will be sent to the applicant’s high school and must be used solely for tuition.
Post Cana Spring Fling: A Day of Joy and Fellowship
The Washington Archdiocese Post Cana Group for widows and widowers cordially invites you to our annual Spring Fling ! Join us for a day of prayer, an uplifting message, and a delicious catered meal.
When: Friday, May 8th Where: Our Lady of Grace, Leisure World (Silver Spring) Schedule: 11:00 AM: Holy Mass 12:00 PM: Lunch in the Parish Center Special Guests: Celebrant & Speaker: Fr. Matthew Achunine, OP. A gifted Dominican speaker, Fr. Matthew will share a joyful and inspiring talk: “ Maintaining a Lifestyle of Gratitude “
Lunch: Professionally catered by Luis Jovel of AYS Hospitality: Sandwiches: Blackened Flank Steak, Italian Combo, Grilled chicken croissants; Soups : Tomato Bisque/Chicken Tortilla; Salads : Spring and Fruit; Desserts: Assorted cookies and a special Spring Fling Cake! Reservations & Cost: Members: $25 Interested Participants: $30 To Register: Please make checks payable to "Post Cana" and mail to: Herb Biegel, 13509 Maidstone Lane, Potomac, MD 20854 OR drop off your check at the Our Lady of Grace parish office. Deadline for Reservations: Friday, May 1st.
Accompany Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney (Diocese of Paterson, NJ) along with Fr. David Wells (St. Martin of Tours, MD) and his brother, Kevin Wells (author of “Priest and Beggar”) on a 4 day pilgrimage to Mexico City.
This life-changing pilgrimage will take place from Friday, September 18- Monday, September 21, 2026.
Experience the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe- the most visited Marian shrine in the world. See the miraculous tilma of St. Juan Diego (an image created by God) and attend a pilgrim Holy Mass with the Bishop at the Basilica. Go to Tepeyac Hill where the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Juan Diego and see so much more. Next, travel to the Sisters of Mary at the World Villages for Children (WVC) Girlstown in Chalco, Mexico, to witness how the Sisters are transforming the lives of impoverished children in the most desperate circumstances through education, faith formation and vocational training.
Act Fast! Limited Space Is Available.
Register online by August 18, 2026 at: https://worldvillages.org/events/sweeney-wells
For tour inquiries email: [email protected] or Call: 1-800-662-6316
Rev. Thomas LaHood Pastor; 301-679-7119 [email protected] Rev. John Winslow, Parochial Vicar [email protected] 301-679-7117 Fr. Kevin Fields, In Residence Deacon Stephen Mitchell
9705 Summit Avenue Kensington, Maryland 20895 Holy Redeemer Rectory 301-942-2333 Fax 301-942-1041
www.hrkensington.org email for bulletin: [email protected] email for parish [email protected]
Director of Religious Education Marylou McDonald [email protected]
Director of Music & Liturgy Joe Ryan 301-922-8215 [email protected]
Holy Redeemer School 301-942-3701 Fax 301-942-4981 Mr. Thomas Corrigan, Principal 301-679-7112 www.hrs-ken.org
Sunday Masses Saturday: 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM Weekday Masses Monday-Friday: 6:45 AM & 9:00 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM
Holy Day of Obligation Masses 6:45 AM, 9:00 AM and 7:30 PM Unless stated otherwise in the bulletin
Confessions Saturday 4:15 – 5:15 PM or by appointment
Baptisms are being scheduled; please contact the rectory office to begin the process.
Marriages: Consult one of the parish priests at least six months in advance, call 301-942-2333.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday – Friday 4:00PM—8:30 PM Exposition at 4:00 PM Reposition at 8:30PM
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