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Holy Family Catholic Community

(Ramstein Air Base, Germany)
86 Aw/HC, Unit 3210, APO AE 09094-3210
Ramstein North Chapel Office:
Mon – Fri 0730 – 1630 Tel: 06371.47.2121 DSN: 480.6148
In Case of Emergency to Reach a Chaplain after Chapel Hours:
Contact Command Post Tel: 06371.47.211 DSN 480.2121
FOR REGISTRATION, MINISTRY SCHEDULING, EVENT
CALENDAR, BAPTISM REQUESTS, AND MORE, VISIT OUR
WEBSITE AT: https://sites.google.com/view/hfccgermany/

Our HFCC Priests:

Rev. Nelson O. Ogwuegbu: (Deployed) nelson.ogwuegbu.1@us.af.mil
Rev. Emeka C. Okwuosa (Priest-in-Charge): emeka.okwuosa@us.af.mil
Rev. Joseph Deichert: joseph.deichert.1@us.af.mil


Holy Family Catholic Community Contract Coordinators

David L. Gray, Pastoral Life Coordinator (CPLC)
david.gray.49.ctr@us.af.mil Tina Reddington Religious Education Coordinator
holyfamilycatholicRE@gmail.com Deborah AJ Edwards, Catholic Youth Coordinator kmcclifeteen@gmail.com Günter Werno, Organist & Music Coordinator gunterwerno@hotmail.com

Catholic Pastoral Advisor Council (Next Meeting – November 17 – Ramstein Intermediate School) John Gonzales, Chairman | Renae Fischer, Vice Chair

November 2024 Calendar/Items of Interest

  • DURING NOVEMBER, WE REMEMBER & HONOR ALL LOVED ONES WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US. At the rear of the chapel
    is a book with the names of deceased family/loved ones(All Souls). Please take a moment to inscribe the names of your loved
    ones in the book, which will be placed on the altar during all Masses in November.
  • Friday, 1 November – ALL SAINTS DAY is a Holy Day. Catholics are obliged to attend Mass (as though it were a Sunday).
  • Masses at 1130 + 1700 – North Chapel. Children and Youth are invited to dress as your favorite Saint and join the
    1130 Procession. An All Saints Party will follow Mass. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (First Friday
    Devotion) 1 Nov from 1030-1130
  • Monday, 11 November—VETERANS DAY WEEKEND: Every Veteran makes sacrifices. Many Americans sacrificed their lives
    on European soil in the past Century. On Veterans Day Weekend, give thanks to those who hallowed our grounds.
  • Sunday, 17 November—DESIGNATED OFFERING: The Offerings of 17 November will be sent to the Archdiocese for Military
    Services. Thank you for your generosity to the work of our Church. In August, you raised $9,500 for the Diocese of Katsina,
    Africa. Thank you!
  • Sunday, 24 November – Holy Family Community Fellowship, North Chapel, after the 0900 and 1300 Masses
  • Thursday, 28 November – THANKSGIVING DAY MASS – 1000 – North Chapel. Bring your Thanksgiving Dinner Bread for
    blessing after Communion.
  • CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY: LIFE TEENCOORDINATOR Deborah Edwards will PCS in January. Holy Family is seeking someone
    who can lead our Catholic Youth Program. Please consider coordinating this vital youth ministry. Contact Fr Emeka for a
    statement of work.
  • LOOKING AHEAD TO ADVENT/CHRISTMAS: –Advent Penance Svc 11 Dec 1700.Eight priests will hear Confessions. –The
    Stations of the Crib (vs. Cross) Christmas Program will be held Sunday, 15 Dec 1430. –The Christmas Masses this year include
    Dec 24, Christmas Eve, 1600 (Spanish) + 1730 (Vogelweh); Christmas Eve at 1630, 1800, 2100 (North). Christmas Day at 0900
    (North).

Ordinary Sacrament Schedule

  • Daily Catholic Mass – 1130 (North Chapel), Tue – Thu, (No Friday Mass during November) Rosary at 1100
  • Sunday Catholic Mass – 0900, 1300 (North Chapel Ramstein), 1700 (Vogelweh Chapel) – Livestream is available on
    our YouTube page. VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL @ https://www.youtube.com/@HFCC
  • Monthly—First Friday Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotions: Eucharist Adoration at 1030 Preceding Mass | First Friday:
    Catholic Homeschooler’s Mass followed by Pizza (October through May). | Contact David Gray to schedule a Baptism.
  • Upcoming Holy Family Community Eucharistic Adoration: 6 Dec – 1200 to 2000. Quarterly, on the First Friday of
    the month, come pray in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist at the North Chapel. The Kapaun Council of the
    Knights is leading the participant organization. Spend a moment in prayer during those hours. In addition, the Blessed
    Sacrament Room is available during duty hours for private prayer.
  • Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation – Confession is available WITHOUT an appointment 30 minutes before Daily
    Mass and Sundays from 0800 – 0845 & 1200 – 1245. For other times, contact one of our priests for an appointment.
  • Baptism Preparation—POC: David L. Gray, david.gray.49.ctr@us.af.mil. The ‘In-Person’ Baptism Class is held monthly
    on the first Monday at 1630 in North Chapel Annex Loft (the next class will be Nov 4).
    Religious Education & Faith Formation
  • Kindergarten through Confirmation Religious Education: Classes are held on Sundays from 10:30 to 1200 at
    Ramstein Intermediate School. For more information on the 2024-2025 calendar, visit
    https://sites.google.com/view/hfccre/home or contact Tina Reddington.
  • Life Teen offers robust education and ministry experiences for middle and high school (grades 8-12) Catholic
    Students. The sessions center around the Mass and events known as Life Nights. Catholic Teens gather on Sundays
    from 1815 to 2000 at the Ramstein North Chapel for catechesis, games, fellowship, and food. Contact Catholic Life
    Teen Coordinator Deborah Edwards at kmcclifeteen@gmail.com.
  • Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA): Learn about the Church, Her mission, teachings, and practices. The OCIA
    Program begins in September and ends in May. The class is on Thursdays at 1800 at the Ramstein South Chapel.
    Coordinator Tony Baralt can be reached at tonybaralt@gmail.com
    Service & Study Groups
  • Knights of Columbus, Emil J. Kapaun Council #11987 – Grand Knight David W. Fortune –
    grandknight11987@gmail.com, meets the 2nd Wednesdays, 1800, North Chapel. Light dinner is included. Please
    consider joining this Fraternity of Catholic men.
  • Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) Bible Studies: Meets on Wednesdays, 1730 (North Chapel Annex) and
    Thursdays, 0930 (North Chapel Conference Room). SHE SHALL BE CALLED WOMAN, our current study program, for
    both sessions. Join any time! Come with an appetite for food and the Word of God. For more information, email
    kmccwoc@gmail.com
  • The HFCC Men’s Ministry: Meets on Saturdays at 0630-0800 in the North Chapel Conference Room. THAT MAN IS
    YOU is our current study program. Join any time. Breakfast/coffee provided. Iron sharpens iron – men need men to
    become better servants of God, husbands, fathers, sons, friends, and leaders. For more information, contact Michael
    Fischer – mikerenaefischer@gmail.com – Cell: (+49) 01520-3991765.
  • Theology a la Carte: Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday (Nov 5 + 19) from 1830 to 2000 at Burgschanke (near the castle)
    Schlossstraße 1, 67661 Kaiserslautern. Contact Izzy Kafer at kmcctalc@gmail.com.
    Stewardship
  • Thank you for contributing to our Catholic Tithes and Offering Fund (CTOF)! Online
    giving is easy and allows you to set up automatic recurring contributions (32 families
    are doing this) and view your online giving history. Click the QR Code Here or visit
    https://acceptiva.com/afcc – click ‘RAMSTEIN – click ‘Mass Chapel/Time – follow
    onscreen instructions, create an online profile, and schedule one-time or recurring
    credit card contributions. (30+ weekly contribute online) 100% goes to our chapel.
  • HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY aims to have everyone participate in one (at least one) ministry to benefit the
    entire community. Thank you for generously giving your time to continue the mission of Christ and his Church. To get
    started volunteering, click the ‘Ministry Scheduler Pro’ Button on our website at
    https://sites.google.com/view/hfccgermany/, or contact David L. Gray,

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