My dear friends,
We hear it in the heart of the Eucharistic Prayer of the Mass at the time of the consecration of the wine into Jesus' Blood - "the Blood of the New and Eternal Covenant". New Covenant: What does it mean? Think of it in terms of an adoption or of a marriage for it is infinitely more than a contract. A covenant takes someone who is not and makes them a real part of the family! God's Covenants are the ways that sinful humanity is gathered back into the Family of God. Now, this New Covenant is unlike the Covenants of old due to the fact that it will touch the human heart itself - "I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts: I will be their God and they shall be my people." "All shall know me, says the Lord, for I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sin no more." As we actively participate at Mass may we be conscious of the ways the Lord relates with our our hearts, conscious that we are the Father's beloved children, who have received the forgiveness that is bestowed on us in the Sacrament of Penance.
I look forward to asking you to join me in giving to the Cardinal's Appeal in-pew this weekend.
Monday evening, we look forward to Sister Nancy sharing a reflection on "By His Wounds We are Healed" during the evening Holy Hour.
Sign-ups for all Holy Week Liturgies (Palm Sunday to the Sacred Triduum to Easter Sunday) will all go public this Tuesday, March 23rd at 2:00 PM. Please be diligent about signing-up, but also understanding and patient with the process and the limited number of seating that we have at this time so that all households/families are 6' apart.
For those interested in this ever-timely presentation over Zoom by a medical professional on End-of-Life Issues, please block your calendar for Wednesday, March 24th at 7:30pm. I look forward to joining the group.
After the Holy Father's visit to Iraq and the hopeful presence and message he brought, I would like the parish to consider a donation of $2,000 from the Social Ministry Account to the Christians of Iraq (or of Syria) via the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA).
Pray for all those preparing for First Holy Communion in May by making their First Confession this week! Those hoping to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation the end of April recently participated in an online retreat by Array of Hope the other week.
Palm Sunday Weekend, I expect IHM to welcome back Gifts from Bethlehem outside selling handmade items for the Christians of the Holy Land.
A blessed Sunday to you!
We hear it in the heart of the Eucharistic Prayer of the Mass at the time of the consecration of the wine into Jesus' Blood - "the Blood of the New and Eternal Covenant". New Covenant: What does it mean? Think of it in terms of an adoption or of a marriage for it is infinitely more than a contract. A covenant takes someone who is not and makes them a real part of the family! God's Covenants are the ways that sinful humanity is gathered back into the Family of God. Now, this New Covenant is unlike the Covenants of old due to the fact that it will touch the human heart itself - "I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts: I will be their God and they shall be my people." "All shall know me, says the Lord, for I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sin no more." As we actively participate at Mass may we be conscious of the ways the Lord relates with our our hearts, conscious that we are the Father's beloved children, who have received the forgiveness that is bestowed on us in the Sacrament of Penance.
I look forward to asking you to join me in giving to the Cardinal's Appeal in-pew this weekend.
Monday evening, we look forward to Sister Nancy sharing a reflection on "By His Wounds We are Healed" during the evening Holy Hour.
Sign-ups for all Holy Week Liturgies (Palm Sunday to the Sacred Triduum to Easter Sunday) will all go public this Tuesday, March 23rd at 2:00 PM. Please be diligent about signing-up, but also understanding and patient with the process and the limited number of seating that we have at this time so that all households/families are 6' apart.
For those interested in this ever-timely presentation over Zoom by a medical professional on End-of-Life Issues, please block your calendar for Wednesday, March 24th at 7:30pm. I look forward to joining the group.
After the Holy Father's visit to Iraq and the hopeful presence and message he brought, I would like the parish to consider a donation of $2,000 from the Social Ministry Account to the Christians of Iraq (or of Syria) via the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA).
Pray for all those preparing for First Holy Communion in May by making their First Confession this week! Those hoping to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation the end of April recently participated in an online retreat by Array of Hope the other week.
Palm Sunday Weekend, I expect IHM to welcome back Gifts from Bethlehem outside selling handmade items for the Christians of the Holy Land.
A blessed Sunday to you!
Final IHM Lenten Presentations: March 22
IHM Parish will host Lenten Presentations on the following Mondays of
Lent during the 8:00PM Adoration in the Church.
Monday, March 22
Topic: “By His Wounds We are Healed”
by Sr. Nancy Kellar, S.C.,
House of Prayer
Monday, March 22
Topic: “By His Wounds We are Healed”
by Sr. Nancy Kellar, S.C.,
House of Prayer
Please join us or watch on live-stream!
LENT: Prayer – Fasting – Almsgiving
to prepare for Easter
1. Prayerful Devotions in Lent:
- Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays 8:00-8:45pm, Saturdays after the 8:30am Mass and from 4:00-5:00pm and by appointment.
- Our parish will have a special Reconciliation Monday of Holy Week on Monday, March 29 from 4:00-8:00pm.
- Stations of the Cross: Fridays of Lent at 7:15pm
- Adoration: Mondays 8:00-9:00pm and Fridays 9:30-10:30am
- Holy Mass: Sundays: 8:00am, 10:00am & 12noon and Saturday Vigil at 5:30pm, Daily Monday-Friday 6:45am and 9:00am, Saturdays and holidays 8:30am. Kindly pre-register.
2. Lenten Fast and Abstinence:
- During the Season of Lent, the Church urges all the Faithful to reflect a spirit in penance in their daily life through performing acts of fast and abstinence
- ABSTINENCE: Friday's of Lent, including GOOD FRIDAY, are days of Fast and Abstinence.
3. Almsgiving
HOLY WEEK 2021 MASS SIGNUP WILL BE AVAILABLE TUESDAY, MARCH 23 AT 2:00PM
- Our Public Mass Signup for Holy Week 2021 will be available on Tuesday, March 23 at 2:00PM. It will be sent via Flocknote.
- Please note, if you are on the Recurring Weekly Mass Signup list, we ask you to sign up separately for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday Mass. The recurring signup will resume on April 11.
FOR YOUR PREPARATION
- For Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, we will seat households 6 feet apart. Seats will be reserved on a first come first served basis. If we reach Church capacity, later signups may be seated in a Mass in the IHM School.
- For Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, the final confirmed household reservation list will be emailed to you and posted on the website to confirm seating.
- For Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, you may only signup for ONE Mass per contact. If you signup for another Mass with the same email/cell phone, it will replace the previous one.
- If you have questions or need help, please contact the rectory at ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org or call 914-0723-0276.
HOLY WEEK 2021 SCHEDULE
Palm Sunday, March 27/28
Masses: 5:30PM (Vigil Mass), 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 12noon
Weekday Masses-Monday (March 29), Tuesday (March 30), Wednesday (March 31)
Masses at 6:45AM & 9:00AM
Reconciliation Monday, Monday, March 29
Sacrament of Reconciliation from 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Holy Thursday, April 1
9:00AM - Tenebrae (Solemn Morning Prayer)
7:30PM - Mass of the Lord's Supper
*Adoration until 11:00PM
Good Friday, April 2
(Day of Fast & Abstinence)
9:00AM - Tenebrae (Solemn Morning Prayer)
12 noon - Children's Stations of the Cross
3:00PM - Solemn Liturgy of the Lord's Passion and Death
7:15PM - Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday, April 3
9:00AM - Tenebrae (Solemn Morning Prayer)
8:00PM - Solemn Easter Vigil Mass
Please note - NO 5:30PM MASS
Easter Sunday, April 4
Masses: 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 12noon
MASS ATTENDANCE SAFETY PROTOCOLS
As we seek to renew our practices to keep everyone safe, please remember to disinfect when you enter the church and wear masks properly covering your mouth and nose, particularly if you should cough or sneeze. Always feel free to excuse yourself if you need to or if you feel unsafe. Regardless of where you may sit for daily Mass or outside of the pandemic, to accommodate greater numbers of faithful returning to Sunday Masses, please follow the directions of the ushers as we maximize space with 6' of spacing between households, seeking to put groups of 1, 2 or 3 at opposite ends of the same pews alternating with a pew for families of 4, 5 and 6 in the middle of pews. Families of 7, 8, 9 and 10 will normally be situated on the sides of the front of the church or in the Adoration Chapel. We encourage everyone to arrive 5-10 minutes before Mass so as to assist in smoothly seating all and to prevent your reserved seats from being given to others when Mass starts. For those arriving after the start of Mass, please enter through the main vestibule area of the church (unless handicap entrance is needed). After Mass, to avoid congregating, please exit by the closest door. Thank you for your attention to these reminders and to your understanding.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20/21 MASS SIGNUP
If you missed the Mass Signup that went out in Monday's Flocknote, please use the signup below.
Please note: to simplify Mass Signup for Parishioners who regularly attend a specific Mass each week, we created a Recurring Weekly Mass Signup. If you are already on the Recurring Weekly Mass list, then there is no need to complete a new signup below. If you plan to attend the same Mass weekly, please contact the rectory at 914-723-0276 to be added to the list.
IHM Public Masses Sunday March 21, 2021
Please follow safe distance protocols - Wearing a mask in church is required - Please follow directions from ushers and observe signs about seating - At this time the Archdiocese of NY recommends that Holy Communion be received in the hand. If you are ill or have any symptoms of the Virus, please know that Mass is available online.
IHM Saturday Mar 20, 5:30pm
IHM Sunday Mar 21, 8:00am
IHM Sunday Mar 21, 10:00am
IHM Sunday Mar 21, 12:00pm
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS
Envelopes are available for donations for our Easter flowers. Your donation can be made in memory of a deceased loved one. The names will be published in the electronic bulletin. Flower memorial envelopes are available at the doors of the church. Flower memorial envelopes are also included in your monthly packets. Use the banner below if you would like to make a contribution through WeShare!
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES THANK YOU
Thank you for your generous support of The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Your contributions will make a difference for the poor and marginalized around the world. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give!
visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” line on the left.
Attention Homebound or Elderly Parishioners
To any of our parishioners that are homebound or elderly, please reach out to the Rectory if you are interested in having a priest from the Church visit (with a mask and socially distanced) to hear Confession, receive an Anointing for healing and then to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and not just spirituality. If you, a family member, neighbor or loved one is interested, email ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org or call 914-723-0276. Please let us know how we can help!
THE ANNUAL CARDINAL'S STEWARDSHIP APPEAL IN-PEW IS THIS WEEKEND!
As of today, this is where we are with the Appeal:
Goal: $198,000
Pledged: $87,850
Paid: $84,110
Participants: 146 (Goal: 322)
Percent of goal: 44%
Visit cardinalsappeal.org to learn more or to make a gift! Make sure to designate Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scarsdale.
- The Second Collection this weekend is for Catholic Education at IHM. As always, thank you for your generosity.
- The College Evenings will take place every other week. The next one will take place on Wednesday, March 31 from 7:30-8:00PM on Zoom. We are skipping a week due to another event that will take place sometime later today about End of Life issues. CLICK HERE to sign up, to join the email list or for more information about our college evenings.
RECONCILIATION MONDAY
March 29 - 4:00pm-8:00 pm
RECONCILIATION MONDAY: March 29 of Holy Week will be Reconciliation Monday in New York with both the Sacrament of Confession and Adoration offered at IHM from 4:00-8:00pm. Celebrate God’s mercy. It’s a great thing to hear about God’s merciful love. It’s even better to experience it – personally. No matter how long it may have been since your last confession – weeks, years or even decades – there is no time like the start of Holy Week to know the mercy of God in the Sacrament of Penance. Seize this moment of grace at the start of Holy Week. Bring a friend!
Prayer for World Peace
Lord, we pray for the power to be gentle, the strength to be forgiving;
the patience to be understanding; and the endurance to accept the consequence of holding to what we believe to be right.
May we put our trust in the power of good to overcome hatred.
We pray for the vision to see and the faith to believe in a world emancipated from violence, a new world where fear shall no longer lead men to commit injustice,
nor selfishness make them bring suffering to others
Help us to devote our whole life and thought and energy to the task of making peace, praying always for the inspiration and the power to fulfill the destiny for which we and all men were created. Amen.
PRO LIFE CORNER
Former Planned Parenthood Abby Johnson said: “I get asked this question a lot. Am I really pro-life? Am I against abortion in all circumstances? Yes. Do I believe there are any exceptions for abortion? No. Do you want to make abortion illegal? Yes.” How about you? Join pro-life today.
Now through March 28, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 DAYS FOR LIFE – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray for one or more hours in the public right-of-way outside the Planned Parenthood at 175 Tarrytown Road in White Plains and to help spread the word about this important effort to save lives. If you’d like more information, and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, visit 40daysforlife.com/whiteplains, or email 40DFL.WP@gmail.com. All are welcome!
For further information, contact Joe McCourt of the IHM Pro-Life Committee at ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org.
FEARLESS RETREAT DAY
Fearless Retreat Ministries will be hosting a Retreat Day in collaboration with the Archdiocese of NY Youth Ministry on April 10. The entire event will be held outside on the beautiful grounds of the Graymoor Retreat Center. Due to renovations at Graymoor, we will not be able to host it overnight. The day is open to all youth in 7th-12th grade, with the option for their families to join if they wish. We are happy to be able to offer talks from Fr. Joe Espaillat and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal! See the flyer and register here. Pre-registration will be required. If you are over 18 and would like to volunteer, please sign up here. This day will be a phenomenal opportunity to come together right after Easter and celebrate the joy of the Resurrection!
Family Rosary Group Announces Annual Contest
The annual Try Prayer! It Works! Contest of Family Rosary is accepting entries. Try Prayer! It Works! Invites families to light a candle and pray together, and then share the contest theme as a family reflection. This year’s theme, “Do Whatever He tells you” (John 2:5), will help families explore how the Blessed Mother’s example and intercessory prayer can help people follow God’s will. Children from kindergarten to grade 12 are eligible to enter. Entries must be submitted by March 25. For more information www.FamilyRosary.com Family Rosary inspires, promotes and fosters the prayer life and spiritual well-being of families throughout the world.
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, March 20/21, 2021, 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, March 21, 2021
Fifth Sunday of Lent
5:30PM - Giorgio & Mariantonia Zeolla
8:00AM - The Deceased Members of The Giamei
8:00AM - The Deceased Members of The Giamei
10:00AM - Luigi & Quindilina Bernardi
12:00PM - Brendan Moyna
12:00PM - Brendan Moyna
The weekly intention for The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary will be offered privately by the Pastor
MONDAY, March 22, 2021
6:45AM - Shaqe Paloka
9:00AM - Brendan Moyna
TUESDAY, March 23, 2021
St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
6:45AM - Parayannilam Family
9:00AM - Brendan Moyna
WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2021
6:45AM - Jim Conlan
9:00AM - Mario Bonavita
THURSDAY, March 25, 2021
The Annunciation of the Lord
6:45AM - Joseph Carpentieri
9:00AM - Ann McDermott
FRIDAY, March 26, 2021
6:45AM - Brian Flaherty
9:00AM - Sam Iorio
9:00AM - Sam Iorio
SATURDAY, March 27, 2021
8:30AM - Lawrence J. Farrell
5:30PM - Gerardo & Antonietta Silvano
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Fr. Thomas Lynch
Louis Ranucci
Angela Lifrieri
Laura Hernandez
Nicholas Di Marzo
Anthony Guiliano
Barbara Grossberg
Gina Cocciolillo
Carmine Gagliardi
Elizabeth Sheey
Jason Bergen
Christian Hansen
Biaggio Ferarro
John Powers
Cecilia Gayanelo
Nora Huvane
Nancy Herran
Jess Trafford
Patricia Staropoli
Vincenti Verendia
For all those suffering with the Virus
The Deceased of Our Parish
Catheriine Mayetta
Henry J. Humphreys
Msgr. Francis V. Boyle
Anthony J. Juliano
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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