Newsletter – July 2018

June 29, 2018

Upcoming Events

Come & See Retreats– Curious to know if religious life is your calling? We offer weekend retreats to share an experience of our life of prayer, community, and service.  For more info please contact us to learn when the next retreat will be offered.

Eucharistic Adoration 1st Friday of each month at our Redeemer Chapel. You are welcome between 3 – 5pm on Friday, July 6th.

Evening Mass & Supper – Join Sisters for Mass and a simple meal.  Last Monday of each month at 6pm.   Next date is July 30th.  Respond here to attend.

Redeemer Ministry Corps Closing Liturgy – on July 23rd we will give thanks for Regina Scheller as she concludes her year of community, faith and service as an RMC volunteer.

Vacation Bible School -This year’s Bible School is themed Shipwrecked:  Rescued by Jesus  and will be hosted at the Province Center of the Sisters of the Redeemer from August 20-24, 2018.  Volunteering is a great way to participate and have fun – and is always greatly appreciated.  Please contact Sr. Maryanne King at 267-228-0448 if you are interested in being a volunteer for 1 day or the entire week.

Beatification of our Foundress! It is our joy to announce that on September 9, 2018, Mother Alphonse Maria will be beatified in Strasbourg, France.  Please join us in praising God for this profound honor to be bestowed upon our Founder who will soon be known as Blessed Alphonse Maria Eppinger. May all who continue to live the Redeemer charism through works of mercy and acts of love receive special graces during this joyous time.  We look forward to announcing special events throughout this year of celebration.

Recent Happenings

Serving Creation:  We’ve been blessed to welcome several student service groups to our community garden.  One group joined us for 3 weeks!  We thank Lower Moreland High School, Abington High School, A local Scout troop,  Sisters of  the Holy Family of Nazareth CREW participants, and most recently the first participant in our  Redeemer Ministry  Corps Summer Garden Internship program for their generous contributions of time and energy!  Thank you!