Looking for something new to do in 2021?  Come join the Holy Redeemer Women's Bible Study.  We are studying the gospel for the upcoming Sunday using the book, The Better Part by Fr. John Bartunek.  We meet weekly in small groups.  Meetings start the week of January 11.  We have both in-person and Zoom groups available:
 
Mondays (starts Jan. 11)   - 7 pm  - lower level of the church or ZOOM
Tuesdays (starts Jan. 12)  - 9:30 am - lower level of the church
(Masks and social distancing are required)
 
The groups provide spiritual nourishment and fellowship during these challenging times.  
 
For additional information, contact Julie Liotta - jervin.liotta@gmail.com, Janie Worch - janieworch@verizon.net or Sandy Buffalano - sbuffalano@aol.com

The HR Women's Bible Study will start the week of October 11.  Due to the pandemic, we have restructured our study for this fall.  We will be meeting in small faith sharing groups to discuss the gospel for the upcoming Sunday using the book, "The Better Part," by Fr. John Bartunek.  Each reading has a reflection and 4 discussion questions.  The book is available on Amazon for $34; a kindle version is available for $9.99.  There will be NO registration fee.  We will not be able to offer formal child care at this time.  If child care is needed, we will try to help find solutions.  
We hope you can join us in our small faith sharing groups. Please pick the day/time that works best for you and also indicate all options that you are willing to consider for the meeting space--church basement, private home, zoom.  There is great flexibility this year so if these dates don't work for you, let us know.  Groups may set up a time/place that works for them.  For information contact Janie Worch janieworch@verizon.net or Julie Liotta jervin.liotta@gmail.com 

"Exodus 90" is a 90 day spiritual exercise for men that will begin on January 4, 2021 and end on Easter Sunday.  The program is based on 3 pillars: prayer, asceticism, and fraternity which are all important aspects of the Christian life.
 
Men who join the program will commit and strive to take on the following spiritual exercises: Make a daily holy hour; Read each day's scripture and reflection; Take short, cold showers; Practice regular intense exercise; Get a full night's sleep (7 or more hours); Abstain from alcohol; Abstain from desserts and sweets; Abstain from eating between meals; Abstain from soda or sweet drinks (white milk, black coffee, and black tea are permissible); Abstain from television, movies, or televised sports; Abstain from video games; Abstain from non-essential material purchases; Only listen to music that lifts the soul to God; Only use the computer for work, school, or essential tasks; Only use mobile devices for essential communication (cut out non-essential texting and internet use); Take Wednesdays and Fridays as days of fasting; Attend weekly fraternity meetings (one hour in length); Check in with an Anchor (friend doing the program) daily.
 
Our Fraternity will meet weekly on Wednesday mornings from 5:30-6:30 AM in the Church basement starting on 8 Jan 2021.  Men will also have the opportunity to meet virtually through Zoom. Depending on the number of men who sign up, we may also offer an evening meeting each week as well.
 
The link to sign up for Exodus 90 is below:
https://app.exodus90.com/j/JZUJRW8
 
If there are any further questions, you can contact Rob Liotta Mobile: (240) 350-4678 or 
robert.liotta@usuhs.edu
 
 

Holy Redeemer Men's Group

The Holy Redeemer Men's Group brings together like minded men, who are seeking to be a better person, husband, and father while living their Catholic faith fully.  The group meets on Saturday mornings from 6:30 am to 8 am in the school auditorium.  We provide a free light breakfast, followed by a short video presentation.  After the video, we form into small groups for discussions. The camaraderie this program has fostered among the men of Holy Redeemer has strengthened their faith and provided practical support as they live out their vocations as Catholic men. There is no cost for joining and guests are always welcomed.  Currently, we are conducting virtual meetings until the COVID-19 resitrictions are lifted. For more information, email Christopher Doerr or call him at 240-338-4381 (cell).