My dear friends,
We continue our prayers for Fr. Lynch and Sr. Mary, S.C., - may the good Lord grant them strength and health!
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord.
Some years ago, Pope Francis suggested we all look up the date of our own Baptism. The reason was the immense importance of that day. Through the Sacrament of Baptism salvation, grace and faith came to our souls! When we were joined to Jesus Christ through those sacred waters of Baptism, did not His relationships become our relationship by grace? Jesus' Father became our Heavenly Father. Jesus' Blessed Mother Mary became our Spiritual Mother. His foster father, Saint Joseph, became our protector and Patron of the Universal Church - the Mystical Body of Christ (we look forward to unpacking this relationship during this Year of Saint Joseph). And all the Baptized became our sisters and brothers in the Lord (later this month we will have our annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity).
One of the things we miss during this past year is Holy Water at the Church doors to remind us of our Baptism into Christ Jesus. Until that beautiful practice of the sacramental returns safely, know that you can bring your own container to obtained some Holy Water for personal and family use outside of church. Blessed water is available in the sanctuary near the Baptismal Font and at the back Sacristy door near the Board Room.
May I leave you with a prayer for our beloved country from the Church's Missal?
O God, who arrange all things according to a wonderful design, graciously receive the prayers we pour out to you for our country, the United States of America, that, through the wisdom if its leaders and the integrity of its citizens, harmony and justice may be assured and lasting prosperity come with peace. - Amen.
PLEASE PRAY FOR FR. THOMAS LYNCH
Please join IHM Parish in praying for Fr. Thomas Lynch as he undergoes a high-risk surgery to have his heart valve replaced. Please keep Fr. Lynch in your prayers and especially his dear Mother and brothers.
On Monday, January 11th following the 9:00 AM daily Mass we will pray the Miraculous Medal Novena and Rosary for Fr. Lynch. Also, the 7:30 PM Monday Rosary (outside) and 8:00-9:00 PM Adoration (inside) will be offered for Fr. Lynch’s healing, his family and his medical team.
SUNDAY, JAN 9/10 MASS SIGNUP
If you missed the Mass Signup that went out in Monday's Flocknote, please use the signup below.
IHM Public Masses Sunday January 10, 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.
IHM Saturday Jan 9, 5:30pm
IHM Sunday Jan 10, 8:00am
IHM Sunday Jan 9, 10:00am
IHM Sunday Jan 10, 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.
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.
GIVE THROUGH WESHARE
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who continue to support our parish during these very difficult times. As you may be aware, our electronic giving, through WeShare, has helped sustain our parish, especially during the months when we could not worship in person. We are not asking for additional donations, but to consider changing the way you support your parish by using WeShare.
WeShare is a very simple way for you to continue to financially support your parish. Click the "Give" banner on our Church website (or click here), click on the WESHARE banner, select the collection or event of your choice – Set up your donation or payment, and that’s it!
Thank you for your prayers, which have helped us all get through this year.
Msgr. Luke Sweeney, "Dottie" Meehan and the parishioners of IHM:
On behalf of all 58 residents and staff of Paradise Transitional Housing Program, we would like to thank you and the parishioners whose donations every Christmas light's up their faces. Special thanks to Dottie who follows through every year to make the "Giving Tree" donations to our residents.
May God Always bless your ministries and parishioners. Wishing everyone a safe and blessed year "2021". Again, Thank you all!
Terry Quider, LMSW
Clinical Director
Paradise Transitional Housing Program
GIVING TREE THANK YOU
Thanks to all who purchased gifts for the Giving Tree. Over 800 gifts were collected for The Dominican Sisters Family Health Services (Archcare), Paradise Housing for people with special needs, HOPE Community Services and several local families. Thanks also to those who helped organize and sort the gifts!
Prayer for Healing
Dear Lord, We lift up all those who are facing illness today.
We Ask that You would bring Healing, Comfort & Peace to their bodies.
Calm their fears, let them experience the healing power of your love.
Amen.
HOPE COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN
NEEDS YOUR HELP
A few of our parishioners cook for the HOPE Community Supper Program. We are looking for new volunteers, and due to the current situation, the need for this service is greater than ever. We cook in our homes and deliver to the Church one to two times a month, It is then picked up and delivered to HOPE Community Services in New Rochelle (www.hopecommunityservices.org). We do this every third Friday, and also the occasional 5th Tuesday of the month.
If cooking is "not your thing" but you would like to help with shopping for other food items, that is also needed. If you think you may be able to help, please contact Lynne Richy at (914) 772-8348 to sign up or to ask questions.
NEXT HOPE SOUP KITCHEN Drop off: FRIDAY, January 15 by 12 NOON – if you have perishable food and can bring close to noon, please do so.
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.
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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, January 9/10, 2021, 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, January 10, 2021
Baptism of the Lord
5:30PM - Anna Soto
8:00AM - Carmela Iorio & Charles Spall
8:00AM - Carmela Iorio & Charles Spall
10:00AM - Marge D’Arcy
12:00PM - Michael Raguso
12:00PM - Michael Raguso
The weekly intention for The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary will be offered privately by the Pastor
MONDAY, January 11, 2021
6:45AM - Frances Keuling-Stout
9:00AM - Mrs. Marinan
9:00AM - Mrs. Marinan
TUESDAY, January 12, 2021
6:45AM - Francesca Bonavita
9:00AM - Vincenzo Arrigo
9:00AM - Vincenzo Arrigo
WEDNESDAY, January 13, 2021
St. Hilary
6:45AM - Joseph Ventura
9:00AM - Catherine & Ray Zutell
THURSDAY, January 14, 2021
6:45AM - Lorraine Montrone
9:00PM - Frances Kelly
FRIDAY, January 15, 2021
6:45AM - Vlad Babii (living)
9:00AM - Concetta Mazzella
9:00AM - Concetta Mazzella
SATURDAY, January 16, 2021
8:30AM - Tom & Brendan Moyna
5:30PM - Claudio Venuto
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
Vincent Greco
Gina Cocciolillo
Daniel Strauss
Carmine Gagliardi
Giuseppe Fontana
Teresa Tocco
Christian Hansen
Msgr. Pat Keenan
Sr. Mary Tommasino, S.C.
Fr. Thomas Lynch
For all those suffering with the Virus
The Deceased of Our Parish
Deacon Theodore A. Gaskin
Josephine Covais
Christopher Cococcia
Brian Lilly, Jr.
Don Schneider
Don Schneider
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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