About Holy Redeemer · Burton, Michigan
Holy Redeemer Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Burton, Michigan, located in Genesee County just south of Flint. A member of the Diocese of Lansing, it was founded in 1940 and grew rapidly in the post-war era as General Motors families settled in the area, opening a K-12 school in 1946 that at its height enrolled over 1,000 students. The parish is currently led by Fr. Tom Nenneau (administrator), alongside a team of deacons and lay staff. Holy Redeemer is notable for offering a weekly American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted Mass on Sunday mornings and operating a Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel established in 1993.
- Established
- 1940
- Patron
- The Most Holy Redeemer (Jesus Christ)
- Rector
- Fr. Tom Nenneau (Administrator)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lansing
Why belong here
Holy Redeemer welcomes new parishioners with clear registration and a stated mission of fostering family life, unity, and faithful community grounded in love and service. The parish offers a rare American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted Sunday Mass at 11:00 a.m., making it a regional draw for deaf and hard-of-hearing Catholics. A dedicated Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel (open 24/7 with key fob access) and a monthly Encounter night of praise, worship and confession give parishioners deep devotional opportunities, while ministries spanning youth, music, RCIA, faith formation, outreach, and a Family Life Center give families many ways to belong.
Mass times at Holy Redeemer
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- First Friday Encounter: 6:30 p.m. (Church)
- Or by appointment with Fr. Georges
Adoration times
- Perpetual Adoration Chapel: open 24/7 via key fob access (chapel closed during Mass)
- Monthly Adoration (per parish calendar)
- First Friday Encounter: 6:30 p.m. (adoration, praise and worship, reconciliation)
Parish History & Identity
Holy Redeemer was founded in 1940 to serve Catholics in Burton, just south of Flint, and grew rapidly with the post-war boom of General Motors families. The parish's school opened in 1946 and became a regional Catholic school powerhouse before closing in 2009 after enrollment collapsed alongside GM jobs. The parish community continues to honor that legacy while focusing on contemporary family life, faith formation, and Eucharistic devotion.
- Parish established 1940
- Holy Redeemer Catholic School opened Sept. 3, 1946
- School peaked at 1,000+ K-12 students
- School closed June 5, 2009
Leadership & Parish Staff
The parish is currently administered by Fr. Tom Nenneau, supported by deacons and a substantial lay staff. The contact-us page lists staff for OCIA, stewardship, DRE/evangelization, worship, youth ministry and music, outreach, the Family Life Center, and business/bookkeeping functions.
- Fr. Tom Nenneau — Administrator
- Fr. Georges — available for Reconciliation by appointment
- Deacon Bill Turner — OCIA
- Deacon Daniel Schmit — Worship
- Lisa Tipton — Stewardship / Communication
- Rafael Urgino — DRE / Evangelization
- John Mira — Youth Ministry / Music
- John Doyle — Outreach
- Alisa Wells — Office Secretary / FLC Operations
- Norbert Dlugokinski — Business Manager
- Nancy Elledge — Bookkeeper
- Beth Clark — Assistant Bookkeeper
Encounter — First Friday Gathering
Encounter is the parish's signature monthly event on the first Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the church. It combines Eucharistic adoration, praise and worship music, and the sacrament of Reconciliation to renew parishioners spiritually before going out into daily life.
- First Friday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
- Adoration
- Praise and worship
- Reconciliation available
Sacraments
Holy Redeemer prepares parishioners for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Marriage, Baptism, and Anointing of the Sick. Engaged couples should contact the priest right away and at least one partner must be a registered parishioner; new parents should call the parish office to schedule a Baptism class.
- Reconciliation — see scheduled times and appointments
- Marriage — contact parish priest as soon as engaged
- Baptism — contact Parish Office to arrange Baptism class
- Anointing of the Sick — see parish bulletins for schedule
Parish Ministries & Outreach
The parish maintains a broad catalog of ministries covering faith formation, liturgical worship, youth, music, communication, and outreach. A separate Outreach line (810-743-8530) and Family Life Center extend the parish's presence into the wider community.
- OCIA (formerly RCIA) — Deacon Bill Turner
- Religious Education / Evangelization — Rafael Urgino
- Youth Ministry and Music — John Mira
- Worship — Deacon Daniel Schmit
- Stewardship / Communication — Lisa Tipton
- Outreach — John Doyle (810-743-8530)
- Family Life Center operations — Alisa Wells
- Office Volunteers
Mission, Vision & Becoming a Parishioner
Holy Redeemer's stated mission is to foster family life and unity among parishioners, encouraging devoted participation in the Church and nurturing a faithful community grounded in love, service, and commitment to the mission of Christ. The vision is to be faithful followers of Christ, growing together in love and faith, and building up His Church through unity, service, and spiritual devotion. A 'Register Here' link on the parish website makes registration easy for newcomers.
- Online registration available via the parish website
Visiting & Contact
The parish office is at 1227 East Bristol Road, Burton, MI 48529, with main phone (810) 743-3050 and Outreach (810) 743-8530. Office hours are posted on the website and listed in the parish bulletin.
- Address: 1227 East Bristol Road, Burton, MI 48529
- Main phone: (810) 743-3050
- Outreach: (810) 743-8530
- Office hours: Sun 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Mon-Thu 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Fri 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Louis P. Gauthier
Built and raised funds for Holy Redeemer Catholic School, which opened in 1946
- Fr. Steve Anderson
Pastor as of at least 2020 parish directory