Welcome to the Catholic Church of the Redeemer in Mechanicsville, VA
Our Mission
"Everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
John 13:35
Our Vision
Through worship, service, community and word we strive to bring all people closer together and closer to God.
Join us in-person or on our livestream!
Welcome Home
Fr. Jim Cowles, and the staff of Redeemer, welcome you
to the Catholic Church of the Redeemer!
Join us in person or on our live-streamed Mass on Facebook on Saturday's at 5:30 PM,
with a recording available for viewing at your convenience.
Click here for our Worship Aid.
Monday, August 15th is the Solemnity of the Assumption. Click here for the Worship Aid.
Follow us on Facebook for updates:
Church of the Redeemer - our parish page
Redeemer Elementary Families - for parents and children
Redeemer Music Ministry- connect with our choirs
A Prayerful Response
OUR RESPONSE BEGINS WITH PRAYER
Too much bloodshed. Too much violence. The headlines can become overwhelming, even for people with deep faith.
In response to recent violent events in our country, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops made this statement:
“Our Catholic faith calls us to pray for those who have died and to bind the wounds of others... as we do so, each of us also needs to search our souls for ways that we can do more to understand this epidemic of evil and violence and implore our elected officials to help us take action.”
We invite our members to visit our chapel, light a candle, and say a prayer anytime our building is open.
For now, we pray. With God's guidance, we will act.
Mass Times & Office Hours
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am and 10:00 am
Weekday Mass:
Monday and Wednesday: 12:00 Noon
Holy Days: 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:30-5:00 pm or by appointment.
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday - Closed
Staff
- Fr. Jim Cowles, Pastor
- Rev. Dr. Chris Colville, Deacon
- Rev. Mr. Ron Reger, Deacon, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation
- Ms. Regina Watson-Fields, Director of Parish Administration
- Ms. Diane Atkins, Minister of Outreach and Pastoral Care
- Ms. Kate Chittum, Coordinator of Religious Education
- Ms. Renee Reisenweaver, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
- Ms. Laurie Richman, Parish Secretary
- Ms. Erin Woods, Music Minister
- Mr. Mark Torsiello, Sexton
RCIA
Are you interested in knowing more about becoming Catholic? Would you like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation as an adult? Do you know someone who would like to learn more about Catholicism? Please contact Deacon Ron or call the office during business hours.
Faith Formation Registration
Registration for Faith Formation is now available online - please click here. Paper registration is available in the church commons. Registration closes August 15th. All Religious Education classes will begin mid-September. To make a payment online please click on e-giving.
Haiti Yard Sale 2022
Haiti Yard Sale - Friday, September 16 and Saturday September 17! Click the picture for all the information!
This Week at Redeemer
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Church is open for individual prayer |
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Welcome to Redeemer! |
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Saturday |
| Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM |
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Monday - August 15th |
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Tuesday and Thursday Noon - Mass at Memorial Regional Hospital Chapel |
Prayer for An End to War
Forgive us for war, O Lord.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us sinners!
Lord Jesus, born in the shadows of bombs falling on Kyiv, have mercy on us!
Lord Jesus, who died in a mother’s arms in a bunker in Kharkiv, have mercy on us!
Lord Jesus, a 20-year-old sent to the frontlines, have mercy on us!
Lord Jesus, who still behold armed hands in the shadow of your Cross, have mercy on us!
~ Excerpted from Pope Francis' Prayer for Ukraine
Recent Weekly Bulletins
Sun, Aug 14th
Sun, Aug 7th
Sun, Jul 31st
Sun, Jul 24th
Sun, Jul 17th
Diocese of Richmond
Bishop Knestout encourages anyone aware of sexual abuse of minors on the part of clergy or staff of our diocese to notify civil authorities, call the Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1-833-454-9064, and reach out to the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator, Jennifer Sloan at 1-877-887-9603.
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Click here for the Diocesan Safe Environment Program. |
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Click here for information about the VA Catholic Conference, the public advocacy organization representing Bishop Knestout. Click here for info on the State of Abortion Laws in VA. |
Annual Diocesan Appeal
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
The 2022 Annual Diocesan Appeal has begun, and I am inviting all members of Redeemer parish to participate by supporting our Catholic community in southern Virginia.
For more information, or to make a pledge today, you can go to:
https://richmondcatholicfoundation.org/appeal-2/
Thank you for all that you do to support the ministries of the Church!
USCCB
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is a national membership organization
of the Catholic Bishops in the United States.
Click here for daily readings and inspiration.
The USCCB has recently voted to draft a document on the Meaning of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church.
Click here to read Frequently Asked Questions regarding this decision.
