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, 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
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be rolling into Redeemer July 18-22 daily from 9am-noon. Food Truck Party VBS invites children who are rising Kindergarten to 5th grade on a roll with God for this summer's biggest party! Registration will open on Wednesday May 25th at 2pm and close Monday June 13th at noon. If you would prefer to register in person, we will have a VBS table set up in the commons after all Masses on June 4/5 and 11/12. Cost is $20 per person with a $5 discount for siblings.
Currently we are in need of Youth and Adult Volunteers in many areas including: Games, Science, Bible Story, Crafts, Snacks, and Decorating. Please click here for the signup genius for volunteers only.
Beers and Hymns
We hope you purchased your tickets for a fun night at Hanover Tavern!
Because....this event is SOLD OUT!!
This Week at Redeemer
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Church is open for individual prayer The office will be closed Monday, May 30th |
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Welcome to Redeemer! |
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Saturday |
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Monday and Wednesday Noon - Mass |
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Tuesday and Thursday Noon - Mass at Memorial Regional Hospital Chapel |
Recent Weekly Bulletins
Sun, May 29th
Sun, May 22nd
Sun, May 15th
Sun, May 8th
Sun, May 1st
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, Diocese of Richmond. |
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.
