My dear friends,
It was such a joyful and moving experience to celebrate my first Christmas with you at IHM! Thank you! I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a Christmas filled with divine Peace and Joy from Our Lord and Savior, the Baby Jesus!
For those who were able to be with us for Mass in person, it was wonderful to be with you!
For those who follow online, know of our spiritual communion in the Lord.
Christmas is celebrated for 8 days, an Octave, in the Church! Particularly, if Mass in person Christmas Eve or Day was not a possibility for you or someone you know, please consider coming for one of the following Masses this Christmas Octave:
It was such a joyful and moving experience to celebrate my first Christmas with you at IHM! Thank you! I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a Christmas filled with divine Peace and Joy from Our Lord and Savior, the Baby Jesus!
For those who were able to be with us for Mass in person, it was wonderful to be with you!
For those who follow online, know of our spiritual communion in the Lord.
Christmas is celebrated for 8 days, an Octave, in the Church! Particularly, if Mass in person Christmas Eve or Day was not a possibility for you or someone you know, please consider coming for one of the following Masses this Christmas Octave:
- Sunday (Saturday Vigil) for the Feast of the Holy Family (all with music)
- Monday 6:45 AM and 9:00 AM
- Tuesday 6:45 AM & 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM (with music)
- Wednesday 6:45 AM & 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM (with music)
- Thursday 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM (NO 6:45 AM)
- The Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, Thursday, December 31st, at 5:30 PM and Friday, January 1st, at 9:00 AM 10:30 AM and 12:00 noon (all with music, NO 7:30 AM Mass)
In addition to the priests, seminarian, rectory and church staff, who worked so hard preparing for the Holy Day, I would like to make special mention of the following:
- the Saint Veronics's Guild, under the organization of Johanne Grogan, for the dedicated and beautiful work they did to transform the church for the Season,
- the Ushers, under the guidance of Victor Bellavia, for their generous service and welcome to keep us safe and prayerful,
- the Choir, under the direction of Dr. Laurie Adamo, for their incredible and heartfelt praise of the Lord along with Larry Harris, cantor, and the accompaniment of the brass ensemble, and
- to all of you, for your devoted presence, union in prayer and generosity that make all the facets of our parish life possible.
Along with Fr. Rafferty, Fr. Thumma, Sr. Nancy, Sr. Mary, Carlos, we wish all of you a blessed Octave of Christmas!
Msgr. Luke Sweeney
Christmas Octave - Tuesday, 12/29 - 7PM & Wednesday, 12/30 - 1PM
Please follow safe distance protocols - Wearing a mask in church is required - There will be no sign of peace, holy water, missalettes or Bulletin - Please follow directions from ushers and observe signs about seating - Eucharist may be received in the hand, with no glove - While we have hand sanitizer available in the church, it might be wise to bring your own as well. - If you are feeling sick or anxious, we recommend watching the Mass online.
Christmas Octave - Dec 29, 7:00pm
Christmas Octave - Dec 30, 1:00pm
FRIDAY – JANUARY 1, 2021
THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
The Mass Schedule is as follows:
Thursday, December 31, 2020
5:30 PM Vigil Mass
Friday, January 1, 2021
9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 noon
Please use the Mass Sign Up below to reserve your spot.
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - January 1, 2021
Please follow safe distance protocols - Wearing a mask in church is required - There will be no sign of peace, holy water, missalettes or Bulletin - Please follow directions from ushers and observe signs about seating - Eucharist may be received in the hand, with no glove - While we have hand sanitizer available in the church, it might be wise to bring your own as well. - If you are feeling sick or anxious, we recommend watching the Mass online.
December 31, New Year's Eve - 5:30pm
January 1, New Year's Day - 9:00am
January 1, New Year's Day - 10:30am
January 1, New Year's Day - 12:00pm
- The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day
- IHM 2021 Calendars are available at the doors of the Church
- Just a Reminder – Please use a black or blue ink pen when writing checks for IHM. Unfortunately, any other color ink cannot be scanned. Thank You for your cooperation!!
- Religious Education News: On behalf of the faculty and staff of Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Religious Education Program, we wish all of our Religious Ed. Families and our Parish Family a very Happy, healthy and safe New Year.
CHANGE IN MASS SCHEDULE
Effective Saturday, January 2, 2021 we will combine the 8am and 9am Masses on Saturday and Holidays. Moving forward there will be one Mass in the morning. Saturday morning Masses and Holiday Masses will be celebrated at 8:30am.
2020 CARDINAL'S APPEAL
SUNDAY, DEC 26/27 MASS SIGNUP
If you missed the Mass Signup that went out in Monday's Flocknote, please use the signup below.
IHM Public Masses Sunday December 27, 2020
Please follow safe distance protocols - Wearing a mask in church is required - There will be no sign of peace, holy water, missalettes or Bulletin - Please follow directions from ushers and observe signs about seating - Eucharist may be received in the hand, with no glove - While we have hand sanitizer available in the church, it might be wise to bring your own as well. - If you are feeling sick or anxious, we recommend watching the Mass online.
IHM Saturday Dec 26, 5:30pm
IHM Sunday Dec 27, 8:00am
IHM Sunday Dec 27, 10:00am
IHM Sunday Dec 27, 12:00pm
THANK YOU FOR ALL MAILED IN AND ONLINE WESHARE DONATIONS!
If you plan to contribute online using WeShare for your recurring IHM contributions, and would like to discontinue receiving mailed envelopes, or if you have any questions or comments about envelopes or WeShare, please use the simple contact form below.
Prayer to Saint Joseph
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.
Pope Francis, Patris Corde 7
HIGH SCHOOL OF RELIGION NEWS
WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US!
The IHM High School of Religion will meet on Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:00pm. The HSOR is open to all high school students. Come see why our students say it is “A night out in the middle of the week.”
For more information please contact Nancy Vericker at IHMSOR@IHMScarsdale.org.
Search Seeks Longest Married Couple in Archdiocese
The archdiocesan Family Life Office is seeking entries in its annual Longest Married Couple Search for couples living in the Archdiocese of New York and married sacramentally for 65 years or more. Held in conjunction with World Marriage Day Feb. 14, in honor of the vocation of marriage and family life around the world, the longest married couple will be determined by how long a couple is married as of Feb. 14, 2021.
Entries must include the couple’s names, address, marriage date (month, day, year), and parish, along with contact information of the person making the submission, to: kathleen.crayne@archny.org or (646) 794-3182.
PRO LIFE CORNER
Unless liberty is devoted to the defense of life, neither life nor liberty can survive. Without life, nothing else matters. Support and join pro-life today.
MEAL TRAIN AT IHM
We have started a Meal Train in order to provide some assistance with dinners for the Sisters in the House of Prayer. If you are interested in helping out, please email danilestrange@optonline.net for additional details. Thank you so much!
Parishioners who attend DAILY MASS, can sign up to receive an email each day for the readings of the day. If you would like to subscribe to the emails for the daily readings, Click HERE
For THIS SUNDAY's Readings, December 26/27, 2020, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Click HERE
Please be advised that you can print them out at home or you can use your phone or tablet to follow along with the readings in church or at home.
SUNDAY, December 27, 2020
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
5:30PM - Corinne Zanzano
8:00AM - Jean Savoye
8:00AM - Jean Savoye
10:00AM - Giovanni Mastronardi
12:00PM - Louise Germano
12:00PM - Louise Germano
The weekly intention for The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary will be offered privately by the Pastor
MONDAY, December 28, 2020
St. Holy Innocents, Martyrs
6:45AM - Theodore Mancini
9:00AM - Maria Antonia Gizzo
9:00AM - Maria Antonia Gizzo
TUESDAY, December 29, 2020
St. Thomas Becket
6:45AM - Catherine Murphy
9:00AM - John F. Becker
9:00AM - John F. Becker
WEDNESDAY, December 30, 2020
6:45AM - Michael Magardino
9:00AM - Isabella & Gennaro Panessa
9:00AM - Isabella & Gennaro Panessa
THURSDAY, December 31, 2020
St. Sylvester
8:00AM - Gene & Bella Panessa
9:00AM - Thomas Kandula
9:00AM - Thomas Kandula
5:30PM - Robert Stimpson
FRIDAY, January 1, 2021
The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - New Year's Day
9:00AM - Irene G. Fiteni
10:30AM - Maureen Gilbride
10:30AM - Maureen Gilbride
12:00PM - Carmine Cerino
SATURDAY, January 2, 2021
8:30AM - Frank O’Neill
5:30PM - Vincenza Zeolla
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Louis Ranucci
Angela Lifrieri
Laura Hernandez
Nicholas Di Marzo
Anthony Guiliano
Barbara Grossberg
Michael Daly
Sister James David
Gina Cocciolillo
Daniel Strauss
Teresa Tocco
Fr. Thomas Lynch
For all those suffering with the Virus
The Deceased of Our Parish
Deacon Alfred J. Thompson
JoAnn Murphy (Funeral: Weds,12/30 at 11AM)
All Victims of the Virus
KIDS KORNER
Please see this week's "Kids Korner"
prepared by our bulletin publisher, Bon Venture.
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