Holy Redeemer Church Bangkok

IMPORTANT FEAST(S) : This Sixth Week of Easter gives us the feast of the Ascension of the Lord to heaven. However, in Thailand the celebration is moved to the following Sunday, May 12. One other feast is commemorated in memory of Peter Damien, the famous Belgian priest who worked with the victims of Hansen’s disease (leprosy) in Molokai. As a member of 4 priests assigned to this work Damien quickly volunteered to take this position on a per­manent basis, caring for the people’s physical, medical and spiritual needs. Initially he was their pastor and friend. Later, when he contacted the disease, he became their “brother”, living and dying as one of them. He is honored by his country and Hawaii but, more import­antly, by his God and Church. The date is Friday, May 10.

MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH

Youth takes over as one of our three youngest priests greets us as our May Missionary. Or­dained May 28, 2011 in Minburi, together with two classmates, Father Joseph Jetana Kit charoen has spent two years as a Redemptorist, working in the Northeast and Bangkok. Like all; newly ordained priests, Father spent 3 months “learning the ropes” in Holy Redeem­er, Bangkok. From January to September, 2012 Father worked with Father Shea in Samelli House, Nongkhai, caring for abandoned children and young victims of AIDS. From there he Moved to our “Mission” Band and in August 2012 he was appointed Assistant Director of our International School (RIS), which position he holds currently. Welcome, Father Jetana!

LMAG SUNDAY

Our Sundays (LMAG, AIC & OUTREACH) roll around with such regularity that we look forward to each of them, knowing that they are valuable to our parish as means of helping the poor and needy. They, too, have something to offer to us with their variety of food, clothing, odds and ends and Feeding Program for the poor. Today, visit the tables of the Ladies Miss­ion Group for what you need for a pleasant family breakfast. Buy a lot!

CCD FIRST COMMUNION: May is Mary’s Month, but it is also Children’s Month as our CCD students prepare to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time. What they learn for the first time can be “re-learned” by all of us: walk to and from the altar with folded hands, say “Amen” to the priest’s greeting, step to the side to consume the Host; spend some time in thanksgiving following reception. These few minutes of closeness to Christ can be the most important moments of our lives. Sunday, May 19^th, is “First Communion day!”

REMEMBER: “Ascension Thursday”, May 9^lh is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation as in many other countries. Christmas, a moveable feast, is the only Day of Obligation. The celebration is moved to Sunday, May 12.

REMEMBER in your prayers Mr. Alexander Decha Sadissarat, for whom a Prayer Service and funeral Mass were celebrated this past week.

LECTORS, May 11/12: 5:30 (Sat) Faye & Teresita; 8:30 (Sun) Fua & Jennifer; 9:45 (Sun) Edward & Nino; 11:00 (Sun) Jhonna & Maida; 5:30 (Sun) Joe & Nancy.

PURCHASING FLOWERS EACH SUNDAY IS THE EASIEST WAY TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF OUR PASTORAL CENTER.

Let us show reverence to God by wearing the proper attire in the church (Mt:22.12)

SAINTS OF THE WEEK:

April 29: Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor. She could easily be called “Adviser to the Papacy” for the helpful advice given to the Popes of her time. God worked through her for The good of the Church.

May 1: Joseph the Worker. As a carpenter he supported Mary and the Child, Jesus. In the same way he inspires fathers to support their wives and children. Patron of workingmen.

May 2: Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor. He gave the Church the “Athanasian Creed”, the foundation of our Faith in God and the teachings of our Church.

May 3: Philip & James, Apostles. Philip is a disciple of John Baptist and James is a cousin of Christ. Philip was gently reminded by Christ that “to see Christ was to see the Father.”

MAY, A BUSY MONTH: Mary’s special month ( daily recitation of the rosary is a very fitting gift), graduation of our RIS students (congratulations!), First Communion and Con­firmation Sundays for our CCD students (God’s blessings!) and “back to school” for our Holy Redeemer Thai School students (our sympathies!).

A WARM WELCOME to Father Richard Thiele, CSSR. Father Thiele is currently in Thai­land to renew his visa. As an American missionary to Thailand, he spent 36 years in various parts of this country before being assigned in 1992 as Novice Master to Redemptorist stu­dents in Nigeria. He may eventually return as Missionary to Thailand. Welcome back!

MARRIAGE BANNS (No. 2): 1). Anil Gill & Sunita Joseph; 2). Adcel Emmanuel & Bram Awan; 3). Larryson D’Souza & Mchwish Daniel; 4). Hamid Riaz & Norcen Manzoor; 5). Junaid John & Rceta Nazir. If anyone knows why these marriages should not be permitted, please inform the Pastor.

REMEMBER ST. VINCENT DE PAUL & OUTREACH PROGRAM, two charitable Organizations constantly alert to caring for the poor. Emphasis is placed on helping refugees in Thailand.

MASS REQUESTS. Our system is simple. 33 Masses are celebrated weekly in our Church with remaining intentions sent to churches in the North and Northeast of Thailand. Requests for Mass on a daily basis for a month arc not easily arranged. Also, requests involving many names and intentions are sometimes difficult to arrange. Please print your requests clearly.

LECTORS, May 4/5: 5:30 (Sat) Richard & Rowena; 8:30 (Sun) Joan & Shineth; 9:45 (Sun) Rolly & Norah; 11:00 (Sun) Hyde & Ivory; 5:30 (Sun) Sabrina.

PURCHASING FLOWERS EACH SUNDAY IS THE EASIEST WAY TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF OUR PASTORAL CENTER

SAINTS OF THE WEEK. One familiar saint is St. Mark, evangelist, celebrated April 24. Remembered especially for his Gospel story of the life of Christ. Perhaps the shortest of the 3 Gospels, but equally important. Not an Apostle but, having spent time with St. Peter, he knew Christ intimately and gives an accurate picture of his life.

Other less well-known saints are George (23^rd) & Fidelis (24^th) both martyrs for Christ, for which act of love they deserve our respect and veneration.

AIC BACK IN ACTION. Today, the 3^rd Sunday of the month, finds members of the AIC Program behind their tables in Redeemer Hall. A few minutes of your time on Sunday morn­ing may help you find something useful. At the same time your discovery will be beneficial to others who depend upon the Charity of this Organization. While choosing from what is offered by AIC, give attention to the Books & DVD’s table. You may find something you have always wanted to see or read. Donations go to the poor and needy.

MEDJUGORIE CD’s, PICTURES & PRAYER CARDS are available for purchase in Re­deemer Hall. Prices are posted on each item. These are supplied courtesy of 2 fervent Cath­olic women from Sri Lanka who are deeply devoted to Mary. All proceeds will be given to them for future work for Mary.

THANK YOU, BROTHER JOE! Three classes of Holy Redeemer School may someday be complimented on their command of English, to which they will reply “we were students of Brother Joe.” Brother Joe Carroll, an Irish born Patrician Congregation Brother, a 49 year resident teacher in India, has taught English in our Thai school these past two years and is leaving Thailand on the 24^th of this month for a visit to Ireland and more years of teaching in India. These two years have been a pleasant experience for the school, teachers, students and our community. We thank him and ask God’ร continued blessings on his work!

REMEMBER: 1). Healing Services by Fr. Corsie: Holy Rosary Church, Wed. April 24,

1 p.m. (tel: 02-266-4849) & St. Thomas Aquinas Church (Minburi) Fri. April 26, 6 p.m. (tel: 02-518-0320). Please note the day, Fri. not Thurs. as in bulletin of last Sunday).

2). “Christian Life Program” for single or married couples, age 21 upwards, April 27/28 at Camillian Pastoral Center. Tel: 08-0236-9888. 08-1827-027, 08-9920-5748).

MARRIAGE BANNS for 5 couples from Pakistan: l)Anil Gill & Sunita Joseph,2)Adeel Emmanuel & Eram A wan; 3) Larryson D’Souza & Mehwish Daniel, 4) Hamid Riaz & Noreen Manzoor, 5).Junaid John & Reeta Nazir. If anyone knows any reasons why these marriages should not be permitted, please inform the Pastor.

RECENT PRAYERS WITH FUNERAL MASS & BURIAL

Sister Francis Xavier Bell, osu, Mrs. Anna Chintana Matarakul & Mrs.Eugenie Valee Tanchawal. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.

LECTORS, April 27/28: 5:30 (Sat) Shineth & Joan; 8:30 (Sun) Norah & Roily; 9:45 (Sun ) Ivory & Hyde; 11:00 (Sun) Sabrina; 5:30 (Sun ) Rowena & Richard.

PURCHASING FLOWERS EACH SUNDAY IS THE EASIEST WAY TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF OUR PASTORAL CENTER.