The Body of Christ Jesus
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From Some of Our Parish Auxiliaries
ALL PART OF THE BODY OF CHRIST.
We celebrate the many parts of the Body of Christ.
Redeemer ARMS
Always Rejoicing in Movement and Song
REHEARSALS FOR LITURGICAL DANCERS.
If you are interested in liturgical dancing, please communicate with Kenisha Barrett, Dahlia Rose Cummings, Lisa Morris, or Pastor. Rehearsals are on Saturdays at 3:15PM.
THERE ARE NO ARMS REHEARSALS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
November 23
December 28
January 11
April 19
May 17
June 7
TENTATIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
December 24 3:30PM ARMS
December 27 6:30PM Sunday School (Christmas Program)
Redeemer CHEEKS
Children Having Enrichment and Excitement in the King’s Service
(Children’s Group ages 8-12 years old)
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
St. Matthew 19:14 ESV
MEETINGS for Redeemer CHEEKS are on Thursdays at 5:30PM and on Sundays at
9:45AM. In addition, in-person meetings will be announced. For information or log-in
information, please contact Deaconess so that you may register for Sunday School at the
same time. Thursday Zoom sessions resume on Thursday, September 12 at 5:30PM.
CHEEKS RETREATS. CHEEKS is meeting for retreats on the following Saturdays that
include the Saturday evening Liturgies—3PM to 7PM.
November 16 January 11 May 17
BLESSING OF BABIES, CHILDREN, AND TEENAGERS. There is a special blessing of the children and teenagers on Ascension Day—Thursday, May 29 at 12Noon and 6:30PM.
VIGIL OF PENTECOST. The Vigil of Pentecost includes the baptisms, confirmations and
first Holy Communions for youth. This is on Saturday, June 7 at 5:30PM. Please be sure
to save the date.
Redeemer EARS
Enthusiastically Adoring our Redeemer in Song
(musical instrumentalist)
HANDBELL REHEARSALS.
If you are interested in playing handbells, please note these rehearsal dates: November 7
November 21 December 5 December 12 December 19
Rehearsals are at 12Noon. If you are interested in participating, please communicate with
Cantor Boehler.
DO YOU PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT? If you do, please communicate with Cantor Boehler or Pastor so that you may share your gifts during the Liturgies.
MUSIC PROGRAM FOR TODDLERS.
Arts in Mission-NY, a musical outreach of our sister congregation, St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, is now offering free online YouTube music activities for families with toddlers. Please contact Cantor Boehler at artsinmission.ny@gmail.com.
Redeemer ELBOWS
Everyone Learning the Bible for our Worship and Service
(Young Children with the Family Group ages birth- 7 years old)
MEETINGS for Redeemer ELBOWS are on Thursdays at 5PM and Sundays at 9:45AM. In addition, in-person meetings will be announced. For information or log-in information, please contact Deaconess so that you may register for Sunday School and receive information. Thursday Zoom sessions resume Thursday, September 12 at 5PM.
ELBOWS IN-PERSON MEETINGS IN THE PARISH HOUSE. ELBOWS is meeting
immediately following the 11AM Liturgy on the following days:
October 20 January 26 June 1
BLESSING OF BABIES, CHILDREN, AND TEENAGERS. There is a special blessing of the children and teenagers on Ascension Day—Thursday, May 29 at 12Noon and 6:30PM.
Redeemer EYES
Energetic Youth Engaged in Service
(Youth Group)
“How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to Your Word.”
Psalm 119:9 (ESV)
DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR, EYES MEETS ON FRIDAYS 6:30PM. EYES meets on Fridays at 6:30PM. Please communicate with Deaconess and Pastor if you would like to participate.
THE YOUTH CATECHUMENATE. This meets on Fridays at 5PM and people are expected to be present on Sundays at 9:45AM. If you are in grades 7-12 are not baptized, confirmed, or receiving the Lord’s Supper or if you want to join the Church, please communicate with Deaconess or Pastor. Regular sessions for these resume on September 20 at 5PM.
Some EYES Fundraisers
EYES is selling eyeglass cleaners, Redeemer T-shirts, and keychains.
Please see any of our youth to make your purchase.
PANCAKE SALE. EYES is hosting a Pancake Sale on the weekend of February 8-9, 2025. Funds raised assist with attending the LCMS Youth Gathering.
RETREAT. EYES is scheduled for a retreat on February 16-17, 2025. Things would begin at Redeemer with the morning Liturgies and religious education activities.
FESTIVAL OF WORKSHOPS. The Atlantic District Festival of Workshops is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9AM at SUNY Maritime in The Bronx. Please save the date for this important educational event.
LCMS YOUTH GATHERING. The LCMS Youth Gathering is scheduled for July 19-23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Please save the date as we continue preparations.
BLESSING OF BABIES, CHILDREN, AND TEENAGERS. There is a special blessing of the children and teenagers on Ascension Day—Thursday, May 29 at 12Noon and 6:30PM.
VIGIL OF PENTECOST. The Vigil of Pentecost includes the baptisms, confirmations and first Holy Communions for youth. This is on Saturday, June 7 at 5:30PM. Please be sure to save the date.
TENTATIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
November 24 11AM EYES
November 27 6:30PM EYES
December 15 11AM EYES
December 24 6:30PM EYES
December 27 6:30PM Sunday School (Christmas Program)
Redeemer FEET
Fun and Educational Exercising Together
SENIOR PLANET EVENT. Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this chair exercise class. Have your dumbbells, water bottles, soup cans or towels ready to use for resistance. Trainer: Mary Breyette, Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County
Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays: Zoom Meeting ID: 974 2399 6299 Tuesdays and Thursdays: Zoom Meeting ID: 853 133 798
Redeemer HEARTS
Here, Eager And Ready To Serve
(Young Adult Group)
“Your young men shall see visions.” Joel 2:28 (ESV)
CLEANING EVENT:
HEARTS is sponsoring a church cleaning event on Friday, November 15 from 1PM to 8PM. This event is for people in HEARTS and not in HEARTS. If you are interested, please contact Deaconess Rojas so that preparations may be made.
CHURCH DECORATING.
HEARTS is leading a church decorating event on December 22 after the 11AM Liturgy. This is for all (those who are in HEARTS and not in HEARTS). If you are able to assist, please contact Deaconess Rojas so that preparations may be made.
EPIPHANY DRAMA.
The Epiphany Drama is on January 6 at the 6:30PM Liturgy.
Redeemer LAPS
Learning to Assist Parents and Seniors
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. If you have need of some medical equipment (crutches, wheel chair, travel chair, canes, etc.), please contact the Parish Office before your purchase things. People often donate these items to Redeemer so that they can be passed along to others for their use.
Redeemer LEGS
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in Service
(Men’s Group)
“Blessed it the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life…” James 1:12 (ESV)
LEGS MEETINGS. Redeemer LEGS (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in Service) is meeting at 9AM in-person on the first Saturday in the month, unless indicated otherwise.
There are no meetings in July and August.
2024: November 2 December 14 (note changed date)
2025: January 4 February 1 March 1 April 5 May 10 (note changed date) June 7
DINNER DANCE. LEGS is hosting an Advent Dinner Dance on December 7. Tickets are $50 a person. Please start saving now for this beautiful event.
MEN’S HEALTH FAIR. LEGS is planning a Men’s Health Fair on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9AM. The focus will be on mental health. More information will follow.
FESTIVAL OF WORKSHOPS. The Atlantic District Festival of Workshops is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9AM at SUNY Maritime in The Bronx. Please save the date for this important educational event.
GENTLEMEN’S BREAKFAST. The LEGS Gentlemen’s Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, March 29 at 9AM at Redeemer.
LEGS EMAILS. If you do not receive LEGS emails and want to participate in LEGS activities, please contact Pastor (pastor@redeemerlutheranbronx.org).
Redeemer LIPS
Ladies In Prayer and Service
(Ladies’ Group)
“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 (ESV)
LIPS MEETINGS.
Redeemer LIPS (Ladies In Prayer and Service) meets at 7PM via Zoom.
2024: January 8 (note changed date) February 5 March 4
April 8 (note changed date) May 6 June 3
September 9 (note changed date) October 7 November 4 December 2
2025: January 13 (note changed date) February 3 March 3 April 7
May 5 June 2
If you do not receive LIPS emails and want to participate in LIPS activities, please
communicate with Pastor (pastor@redeemelutheranbronx.org).
LACONIA NURSING HOME VISIT.
The tentative date for a visit to the Laconia Nursing Home is Saturday, December 14 at 10AM.
SOUP SALE.
LIPS is hosting a Soup Sale after the Liturgies on January 18-19, 2025.
FESTIVAL OF WORKSHOPS.
The Atlantic District Festival of Workshops is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9AM at SUNY Maritime in The Bronx. Please save the date for this important educational event.
ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON.
The LIPS Anniversary Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:30AM at Redeemer. The theme is “Building up Others.” More information will follow.
Redeemer LUNGS
Lifting Up the Name of God (Adult Choir)
REHEARSALS. LUNGS rehearsals normally are at 4PM on Saturdays.
THERE ARE NO LUNGS REHEARSALS ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
November 16
December 7
January 11
April 19
April 26
May 17
June 7
June 28
There may be more for this list, so please continue to watch the calendar.
TENTATIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
November 1 12Noon LUNGS
November 1 6:30PM LUNGS
November 10 8AM and 11AM LUNGS
November 28 10AM LUNGS
December 1 8AM and 11AM LUNGS
December 25 10AM LUNGS
December 31 6:30PM LUNGS
January 12 8AM and 11AM LUNGS
Redeemer WRISTS
Women Rejoicing In Service To Society
(Ladies’ Group)
“Serve the Lord with gladness!” Psalm 100:2 (ESV)
WRISTS MEETINGS.
Redeemer WRISTS is meeting on the following day at 12Noon in-person with live stream capability:
2024: January 8 (note changed date) February 5 March 4
April 8 (note changed date) May 6 June 3
September 9 (note changed date) October 7 November 4 December 2
2025: January 6 (Liturgy at 12Noon)
ADVENT LUNCHEON.
WRISTS is hosting its Advent Luncheon on Monday, December 2 at the 12Noon at The Crab Shanty on City Island. Those who wish to attend should communicate with Deaconess (dcsrojas@redeemerlutheranbronx.org) by November 25 at 12Noon and pay $30 per person for lunch.
BAKE SALE.
WRISTS is hosting a bake sale after the Liturgies on February 22-23, 2025.
FESTIVAL OF WORKSHOPS. The Atlantic District Festival of Workshops is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9AM at SUNY Maritime in The Bronx. Please save the date for this important educational event.
WRISTS TAG SALE.
The WRISTS Tag Sale is scheduled for June 14, 2025.
WRISTS’ FATHER’S DAY HOT DOGS.
WRISTS is selling hot dogs on Father’s Day weekend after the Liturgies on June 14-15, 2025. Men and boys receive their first hot dog for free on Father’s Day weekend.