Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to the Catholic Church of the Redeemer in Mechanicsville, VA

Our Mission: We nurture the spiritual growth of all our members through vibrant celebrations of the sacraments, daily prayer,
lifelong study of our faith, hospitality, and compassionate service to each other and to the "world beyond our doors."

Within the pages of this site, you will find information about our church, our ministries, and our community. You will also find ways in which you can become involved by sharing your gifts and talents. WORD describes the many ways we seek to "pass on the the faith" through faith formation and educational programs. WORSHIP includes our worship, prayer and music programs. Through SERVICE we reach out to fellow parishioners and the wider community. COMMUNITY offers opportunities for our parish community, young adults, and youth to gather as people of faith. We offer many opportunities for GIVING of your time, talent and treasure through our stewardship process and online giving.

Mass Times & Office Hours

Weekend:
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am

Daily Mass:
Monday - Thursday 9:30 am
at Memorial Regional Medical Center Chapel

Holy Days: 9:30 am & 7:00 pm

Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:30-5:00 pm or by appointment.

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Summer Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day
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
Rev. Mr. Bill Blatnik, Deacon (Retired)
Ms. Regina Watson-Fields, Director of Parish Administration
Ms. Kate Chittum, Parish Secretary
Ms. Nancy Crosby, Faith Formation Secretary/Coordinator of Community Life
Ms. Erin Woods, Music Minister
Ms. Terry Colville, Minister of Faith Formation
Mr. Jonathan de Bernardo, Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Ms. Loraine Tracy, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation
Ms. Diane Atkins, Human Concerns Minister
Mr. Mark Torsiello, Sexton

Scroll down to "Recent Weekly Bulletins" for details.

	Coats, sweatshirt, reading glasses & more are in the Lost & Found in the food pantry hallway. Please claim your items by Nov. 15th. After that time remaining items will be donated to MCEF.
	Youth Laser Tag Competition Saturday, Nov. 16th Middle School - 5:30 - 7:30 PM High School - 7:30 - 9:30 PM Click here for details and sign-up.
	Fear Not Youth Group Led by youth, for youth Sunday, Nov. 17th 4:00 - 6:00 PM Come hang out in the youth room for games and activities.
	Craft Bazaar Nov. 23rd, 9 AM - 3 PM 110+ vendors, bake sale, Santa Shop, Santa photos, raffles, door prizes, breakfast & lunch $1 entrance = 1 door prize ticket Bring a canned good for a bonus ticket!
	Craft Bazaar Bake Sale Sign up here to bake and deliver on Nov. 22nd Sign up here to price, set-up or sell Nov. 22nd, 4:30 - 7:30 PM Nov. 23rd, 7:00 AM - 2 PM
	Pre-Thanksgiving Day Mass Wednesday, Nov. 27th 7:00 PM
	No Room at the Inn Dec. 6th - Preview Gala Dec. 7th & 8th - Nativity Exhibits & Children's Room Click the image to purchase Gala tickets, display your nativity, & view additional details.
	CDA Contest for Grades 4-12 Submit your original essays, photos, poems, artwork, & music by Jan. 5th. Click here for details.
	Save the Date! Redeemer Royale February 15th

This Week at Redeemer

Monday, 11/11 - 9:30 AM - Daily Mass at Memorial Regional
4:00 PM - Elementary R.E.
5:15 PM - Children/Youth Choir
6:00 PM - Elementary R.E.
7:00 PM - Confirmation Team

Tuesday, 11/12 - 9:30 AM - Daily Mass at Memorial Regional
11:00 - Prime Timers Luncheon
6:30 PM - Instrumental Rehearsal
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM - Haiti Committee

Wednesday, 11/13- 7:00 AM - Morning Prayer
9:30 AM - Daily Mass at Memorial Regional
7:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration
7:00 PM - Gospel of Matthew
7:00 PM - Stewardship Council

Thursday, 11/14 - 9:30 AM - Daily Mass at Memorial Regional
6:00 PM - Finance Council
7:00 PM - Redeemer Ringers
7:00 PM - Redeemer Book Club
7:00 PM - Youth Bible Study

Friday, 11/15 - 8:30 AM - Stamping Angels

Saturday, 11/16 - Anniversary & Commitment Weekend

Sunday, 11/17 - Anniversary & Commitment Weekend
8:30 AM - Elementary R.E. - Family Day
10:00 AM - Preschool/Kindergarten R.E.
10:00 AM - R.C.I.A.
11:15 AM - Christmas Play Rehearsal
11:15 AM - Middle School R.E.
6:00 PM - High School Life Teen

Monday, 11/18 - 9:30 AM - Daily Mass at Memorial Regional
4:00 PM - Elementary R.E. - Family Day
5:15 PM - Children/Youth Choir
6:00 PM - Elementary R.E. - Family Day
7:00 PM - Craft Bazaar Committee
7:00 PM - No Room at the Inn Committee

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Recent Weekly Bulletins

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Diocese of Richmond

Bishop Knestout urges 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.

The Diocese has also partnered with EthicsPoint to provide a completely confidential platform that allows any employee, parishioner, clergy or volunteer of the diocese to anonymously submit concerns about suspected unethical behavior, misuse of resources or financial misconduct. Reports can be made anonymously and confidentially – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - online or by calling (844) 739-3210

	Click here for the Diocesan website.		Click here for our diocesan Prayer for Evangelization.
	Click here for the Diocesan Safe Environment Program.		Click here for information about the VA Catholic Conference, the public advocacy organization representing Bishop Knestaut, Diocese of Richmond, and Bishop Burbidge, Diocese of Arlington.