Holy Redeemer

Where: Holy Redeemer, 206 New York Ave NW, 20001.

When: Sunday, July 25th.

Web: Holy Redeemer's own website is here; the ADW listing is here.

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We attended 12:00pm Mass at this inner-city church.  There were only eight of us (including the priest); another congregant told us that most people attend 9am Mass and that the priest keeps the midday Mass for those who cannot make the early one.  This was by far the smallest congregation for a regular Sunday Mass of which we've been part in DC.

The priest was assisted by a reader and a pianist; he led the singing himself.  The Mass followed the conventional structure.  The priest gave a lengthy homily on the dual nature of intercession - prayer and action.  He engaged us in his homily, even asking questions and listening to our answers.  The rather intimate setting allowed this to work. 

The congregation came together for the Our Father and sign of peace.  We were invited to participate in the offering of gifts (pretty much everybody participated in this).  After Mass was over, the priest greeted us at the door and wished us well.