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.
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
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
- Ms. Regina Watson-Fields, Director of Parish Administration
- Ms. Diane Atkins, Minister of Outreach and Pastoral Care
- Ms. Kate Chittum, Coordinator of Religious Education
- Mr. Alec McGuire, Minister of Evangelization and Communication
- Ms. Renee Reisenweaver, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
- Ms. Laurie Richman, Parish Secretary
- Ms. Erin Woods, Music Minister
- Mr. Mark Torsiello, Sexton
The Synod is ON!
The Synod is ON! Some 18 months ago many Redeemer parishioners participated in listening sessions to prepare for the 2023 World Synod on Synodality. After over two years of preparation, “The Synod is ON!” and it will begin in Rome next month on Oct. 4 and conclude on Oct. 29. “Synod is ON” programs will be held here at Redeemer on Sunday evening, Sept. 17 at 6:30 pm; Tuesday morning, Sept. 19, at 10 am, Wednesday evening, Sept. 20 on Zoom at 7 pm, and Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7:00 pm. You can register online here, in the Commons on sign-up sheets, or call the Parish Office.
Join Redeemer's Choirs!
Join Redeemer's Choirs!
- Adult Choir (High School Youth-Adults) rehearsals take place on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 12th from 7-8:30 pm in the Worship Space.
- Redeemer Ringers (our 3 octave handbell choir-High School Youth-Adults) rehearsals take place on Thursdays beginning Sept. 14th from 7-8:30 pm in the Worship Space.
- Children’s/Youth Choir (Grades 2-8) rehearsals take place directly after the 10am Mass each Sunday beginning Oct. 15th.
Contact Erin Woods for more information at [email protected].
This Week at Redeemer
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Church is open for individual prayer |
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Welcome to Redeemer! No Daily Mass September 18th & 20th. |
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Saturday |
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Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM |
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Monday and Wednesday |
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Tuesday and Thursday Noon - Mass at Memorial Regional Hospital Chapel |
Are you interested in becoming Catholic?
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Are you interested in exploring the Catholic faith? 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 Alec McGuire, Minister of Evangelization, at (804) 746-4911 or via email at [email protected]!
Recent Weekly Bulletins
Sun, Sep 24th
Sun, Sep 17th
Sun, Sep 10th
Sun, Sep 3rd
Sun, Aug 27th
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 Diocese of Richmond Director of Safe Environment at [email protected]
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Click here for the Diocesan website. |
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Click here for the Diocesan Safe Environment Program. |
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Click here for information on the VA Catholic Conference, the public advocacy organization representing Bishop Knestout. |
Annual Diocesan Appeal
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.
The Vatican
Catholic Daughters - Church of the Redeemer Court #2456
Knights of Columbus - Church of the Redeemer Council #11042
