My dear friends,
A blessed Feast of Divine Mercy and conclusion to the Octave of Easter - Alleluia, Alleluia!
For the past few years before coming to IHM, I would celebrate or concelebrate the Sunday 10:00 AM Mass for the English language pilgrims and local expats at the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia - the Rome Sanctuary of Divine Mercy. It is a block or so away from St. Peter's Square and right across from the Jesuit Curia (headquarters). It is truly a place of pilgrimage and Confessions during non-lockdown times and was the place St. Faustina foresaw where the Feast would be celebrated by the Holy Father in Rome. I understand that Pope Francis will be at this church for Mass this Sunday once again.
I hope most everyone was able to receive a bottle of blessed Easter Water. If not, know that there is Holy Water available near the baptismal font and at the back door of the sacristy, should you bring your own container. Perhaps this prayer may be an important way to use this Holy Water in your homes during the Easter Season (http://www.stbarbaracatholic.org/media/1/twim-3-23-blessing-eastertime.pdf).
Due to a scheduling conflict, the course on Social Justice for Women will now be held on Tuesdays from 9:45-10:45am in the lower church. Please feel free to register if you are available and interested.
For the past few years before coming to IHM, I would celebrate or concelebrate the Sunday 10:00 AM Mass for the English language pilgrims and local expats at the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia - the Rome Sanctuary of Divine Mercy. It is a block or so away from St. Peter's Square and right across from the Jesuit Curia (headquarters). It is truly a place of pilgrimage and Confessions during non-lockdown times and was the place St. Faustina foresaw where the Feast would be celebrated by the Holy Father in Rome. I understand that Pope Francis will be at this church for Mass this Sunday once again.
I hope most everyone was able to receive a bottle of blessed Easter Water. If not, know that there is Holy Water available near the baptismal font and at the back door of the sacristy, should you bring your own container. Perhaps this prayer may be an important way to use this Holy Water in your homes during the Easter Season (http://www.stbarbaracatholic.org/media/1/twim-3-23-blessing-eastertime.pdf).
Due to a scheduling conflict, the course on Social Justice for Women will now be held on Tuesdays from 9:45-10:45am in the lower church. Please feel free to register if you are available and interested.
If there is a word this week that we can focus on and pray about, it is Trust. "Jesus I Trust in You" we see at the bottom of the Divine Mercy Image. May the Lord open our hearts to greater Trust of His Presence in our lives in all dimensions.
A blessed Sunday to you and to your loved ones!
DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR |
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Sunday, April 11
3:00PM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
The Holy Hour will include Eucharistic Adoration, Proclamation of the Gospel, Divine Mercy Reflection, Prayers for the Novena, Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Benediction. All Are Welcome!
All the Scripture Readings and Prayers of this Sunday's Mass speak of God's Mercy for us. There should be no doubt in our minds that Jesus died for our sins and that His forgiveness and Mercy are always available to those who seek it with humble and contrite hearts.
The depths of God’s Mercy were revealed to a Polish nun in the early 20th century, St. Faustina, who reminds us that the Mercy of God is always greater than our capacity to sin.
How can we celebrate this Feast Day: We should make a good Confession in preparation for this Feast and then receive Holy Communion on the Feast day itself in order to receive the complete renewal of baptismal grace that Jesus wants to pour into our hearts.
"My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of My most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eternity. The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the First Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy." (Diary of St. Faustina, #699)
Confession are offered on Saturdays after the 8:30am Mass and from 4:00-5:00pm.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be offered on Divine Mercy Sunday at 2:30 PM in the Adoration Chapel.
"My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of My most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eternity. The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the First Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy." (Diary of St. Faustina, #699)
Confession are offered on Saturdays after the 8:30am Mass and from 4:00-5:00pm.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be offered on Divine Mercy Sunday at 2:30 PM in the Adoration Chapel.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Divine Mercy Sunday.
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. For Easter Masses, please enter through the main doors of the church (unless handicap entrance is needed) and follow the directions of the ushers as we maximize space with social distancing. 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. After Mass, to avoid congregating, please exit by the closest door. Thank you for your attention to these reminders and to your understanding.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10/11 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 April 11, 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 Apr 10, 5:30pm
IHM Sunday Apr 11, 8:00am
IHM Sunday Apr 11, 10:00am
IHM Sunday Apr 11, 12:00pm
EASTER FLOWERS THANK YOU
The flowers are magnificent. Your generosity is evident from Holy Thursday and continues through the Eastertide. This was all possible thanks to you and your generosity. Additional flower donations will be listed in future bulletins. THANK YOU AGAIN!
Abbatiello, Parents of Alfred and Mary Grace
Abbrescia, Marie and Leonard
Adamo, Peter
Almeida, Iris
Amalfitano, Louis
Amoroso, Family
Andrade, Family
Augustine, Roy
Auriana, Family
Badger, Family
Bakic, Ika and Jure
Barletta, Ines & Lucille Zorzo
Barnes, William and Kay
Batchelor, Family
Battaglia, Family
Bergen, Annette
Bogdan, Family
Bracken, Patricia and Thomas
Burns, Family
Caldani, Rosina and Michele
Carlin, Family
Carlton, Lynn
Caro, Daniel
Cassara, Salvatore M.
Cefoli, Family
Centrone, Family
Collier, Norma B.
Collins, Roslyn
Con, Kathleen
Conforti, Family
Corio, Julia, Joseph, and Vincent
Cushman, Andrew and Patricia
D’Ambrosio, Family
D’Auria, Nicholas F.
D’Cruz, Merad and Felcy
Dapolito, Family
DeBellis, Jean
DeBenedictis, Rose
Dedaj, Pashko
DeFeo, Cesare
DelGuercio, Joseph
DellaCava, Ralph
DelVecchio, Frank and Maggie
Dempsey, Anna
Dennehy, Family
Deody, Kathleen
DePippo, Nicholas
Devenuto, Family
DiCarlo, Family
DiCarlo, Thomas
DiCola, Anna
Didie, Family
DiDona, Geraldina
diTargiani, Family
Ditrio, Pattie
Donat, Family
Donlon, Family
Donoghue, Bernard
Donoghue, Denis and Alicia
Duignan, Richard
Edwards, Family
Falco, William
Farrell, Family
Farrell, John
Ferrandi, Jeannine
Fider, Felipe and Librada
Fiorella, Family
Flaherty, Jean
Frusciante, Angelina
Gaffney, Kathleen
Germano, Louise and Frank
Gerardi, Mary and Frank
Gilbride, Maureen
Giordano, Family
Gizzo, Mr. and Mrs. C.
Gleason, Family
Goldsmith, May and Alice
Grzyb, Family
Guerrino, Luigi
Guttakowska, Nina (mother of Elzbieta Morawski)
Harrington, Suzanne, Pauly, and Paul Jr.
Hayes, Family
Hebron, Family
Henry, Barbara
Hoey, Colette and Kenneth
Holten Jr., Larry
Holten Sr., Larry
Hulsebosch, Jane M., and Edward J.
Ianacito, Stella
Inguito, Albert
Ioris, Angelina and John and Family
Keating, Joan
Kiely, John
Klar, Family
Kleaka-Casey, Kathryn
Koch, Richard J.
Kolla, Edward and Grace
Kraft, Philip Sr. and Jr.
Krafzer, Family
Lacalamita Sr., Peter A.
Legrand, Luc and Paulette
Lelaj, Leonard
Lelia, John and Josephine
Lewis, Family
Lieschke, Wolfgang
Livoti, Charles and Grace
Longo, Lena and Carlo
Lugo, Family
Lundin, John
Maccariello, Rose and Tony
Maddock, Gerard
Maiello, Family and Friends
Malesardi, John
Mannion, Frank
Manuele, Family
Maresco, Ernest and Ernie
Martin, Carol C.
Mastandrea, Family
Mastronardi, Giovanni
Mastronardi, Giovanni
The Mattera & Larkin Family
McAvoy, Helen and Ray
McDonough, Eileen, James & Mary
McElroy, Robert
McGrath, Mary and Pat
McHale, Peter
McMann, Frank
McSweeney, Family
Melagrano, Family
Meschi, Harold and Theresa
Meschi, Harold P.
Messenger, Family
Moniz, Dorothy
Montoni, Pietro
Moyna, Brendan and Tom
Murphy, Christopher J., and JoAnn M.
Murthy, Chris, Joanne & Catherine
Mutic, Mario
Nasta, Family
Naughton, John
Nixon, John Dwyer
O’Sullivan, Daniel
Ognibene, Gioacchino
Pelella, Family
Pelisson, Family
Piccirillo, Louis
Pisseri, Family
Provenzale, Ida and Michele
Puma, Francesca and Baldassare
Quinolino, Jalondo
Quintessenza, Santo
Rausch, Family
Rogener, John
Rooney, Rose
Ryan, Edward
Sardella, Margaret
Sebastian, Joseph and Mary
Share, Kenneth
Silvestri, Ramon and Grace
Stack, Family
Stella, Christopher
Stivala, Parents of George and Diane
Sullivan, John J.
Sweeney, Pat
Tallent, Eileen
Tomaso, Mary and Louis
Torres, Austin
Trolio, Gerardo
Tulimiero, Giulio
Vaccaro, Family
Valvano, Angelina and Feliciano
Vrablic, Bernice and Joseph
Wolff, Frederic
Wright, Wayne
Young, Family
IHM DONATIONS
It was a year ago that all public celebration of Mass was cancelled throughout the Archdiocese due to COVID-19. The stewardship of the many parishioners who went out of their way to continue supporting IHM through the pandemic is greatly appreciated. Your contributions are critical to sustaining the Mission of Christ and His Church through the operations of our parish. Thank you for your continued Donations to IHM.
At this time, we are going to suspend publishing the weekly and annual comparison of donations in the Bulletin. This information is no longer comparable at this time due to the interruption in the Mass schedule caused by COVID.
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 above.
APRIL 2021 SPECIAL EDITION
PRINTED BULLETIN IS AVAILABLE ONLINE
AND AT THE DOORS OF THE CHURCH!
We prepared a April 4 Special Edition printed bulletin for the parish. This serves as an update of the happenings around IHM over the past year, and the road ahead!
In this issue, we discuss the benefits of Livestreaming, WeShare & Flocknote at our parish amid a pandemic, the IHM Website Update, and an update from our Pastor, IHM School, Religious Education and so much more!
The printed bulletin will be available at the doors of the Church while supplies last! A digital copy is also available below and on our parish website.
FORMATION GROUP FOR WOMEN
MOVED TO TUESDAYS!
This 9 week course will take place on Tuesdays from 9:45-10:45AM from April 13 through June 8. Cost is $40. Click here to register!
CLICK HERE to learn more about this course.
- The College Evenings will take place every other week. The next one will take place on Wednesday, April 14 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.
- Midnight Run: Our next Run is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 15. CLICK HERE to learn how to get involved.
- New York Blood Center: The region's blood supply is dangerously low and donors are desperately needed. NYBC has 19 donor centers across NY & NJ to make donating as convenient as possible for you. CLICK HERE to make an appointment today! If you prefer, call (800) 933-2566. Don't forget to wear your mask.
THE ANNUAL CARDINAL'S STEWARDSHIP APPEAL LATEST NUMBERS:
Goal: $198,000
Pledged: $152,125
Paid: $132,755
Participants: 225 (Goal: 322)
Percent of goal: 77%
Visit cardinalsappeal.org to learn more or to make a gift! Make sure to designate Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scarsdale.
IT'S TIME TO GET BACK TO MASS
BY CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN
God told us, “Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day!”
For two millennia, we Catholics have believed that we best keep Holy the Lord’s Day by Sunday Mass! Yes, for the last year, we have prudently been able to decide that the emergency health crisis can allow us to excuse ourselves from that God-given obligation. Our elderly, or people with compromising conditions that weaken them can still excuse themselves, as has always been the case.
But for the majority of us—are we going to restaurants? To the kids’ soccer and little league games? To the store? To the beauty parlor? To gatherings with family and friends?
Well, then, it’s time to get back to Mass.
One of our fine pastors gave me this incident. He stopped at the supermarket in his neighborhood for a bit of shopping. There he kept meeting parishioners who greeted him and told him how they missed Sunday Mass and wanted to get back. Finally, exasperated, he replied, “Here you are in a crowded store shopping, taking your time, in contact with items touched by hundreds of people. Church is a lot safer! Come back to get food for your soul!”
A year ago, we, your pastors, advised you not to come to church. We had no choice, since wise health guidelines required us to close our church buildings. We reminded our people that protecting our health, and that of others, in the midst of an international pandemic was a very good moral reason not to attend Mass. Our parishes responded with live-stream Masses, but all know those, however much appreciated, are not the same as “being there.” In the summer, those health precautions eased up a bit, and we could re-open and invite a limited number back. Our parishes rose to the occasion with scrupulous cleaning, sanitation, ventilation, distancing, and restrictions—masks, no holy water or sign of peace, no contact or communion from the chalice—and you gradually began to return.
No more gradual about it! It’s time to get back to Sunday Mass!
Last Sunday we celebrated our highest holy day—Easter! Jesus has risen from the dead! That very night, the gospel tells us, He celebrated Mass with the two disciples He had met on the road to Emmaus. He did that evening what He had done the Thursday before at His Last Supper. And, “They recognized Him in the breaking of the bread!”
We recognize Jesus at Mass and Holy Communion. We enter again the eternal, infinite mystery of His death on the cross and resurrection from the dead. Every Sunday Mass is a renewal of the Last Supper, Good Friday, and Easter.
It’s time to get back to Sunday Mass!
Wear masks, yes!
Get tested, you bet!
Wash hands, please!
Get vaccinated as soon as you can, sure!
Keep social distancing, of course!
Don’t go if you’re sick, elderly or your health is shaky, obviously!
Don’t shake hands!
Be grateful good folks carefully sanitize the Church after each Mass.
But, for God’s sake, get back to Sunday Mass!
We need medicine!
We need food for the soul!
We need vaccination from sin, Satan and eternal death!
We need herd immunity as sheep under Christ our Good Shepherd.
All this we behold at Mass!
How can we stay away?
Easter blessings!
See you at Mass!
HOPE COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN
NEEDS YOUR HELP!
- We are looking for more volunteers to cook for the HOPE Community Supper Program. The need is greater than ever. Cooking is done at home and delivered to the Church, it is then picked up and delivered to HOPE Community Services in New Rochelle (www.hopecommunityservices.org).
- Timing: Held every third Friday, and also the occasional 5th Tuesday of the month. NEXT HOPE SOUP KITCHEN Drop off: FRIDAY, April 16 by 12noon – if you have perishable food and can bring close to noon, please do so.
- If cooking is "not your thing" we could use help with shopping for other food items
- Contact: Lynne Richy at (914) 772-8348 to sign up or ask questions.
IHM Parishioners now have access to premium video content from Word on Fire!
These films and videos feature Bishop Robert Barron who has been hailed as “one of the Church’s greatest messengers" and is the second most-followed Catholic in the world on social media (behind only Pope Francis.) He is best known for his CATHOLICISM film series and his Emmy-nominated Pivotal Players series, which have both aired on PBS and EWTN, and have been seen by millions of people.
These videos are available to any IHM Parishioner who is signed up for IHM's Flocknote messages. If you have Flocknote access, please go to https://ihmscarsdale.flocknote.com/ and use the blue LOGIN button. Once logged in, a big banner will appear with an orange button "Visit WoFDigital.org".
If your email and/or phone number is not registered with the Flocknote, or if you would like to add additional addresses, please register visit the IHM Flocknote page on this website or text IHMS to 84576.
These videos are available to any IHM Parishioner who is signed up for IHM's Flocknote messages. If you have Flocknote access, please go to https://ihmscarsdale.flocknote.com/ and use the blue LOGIN button. Once logged in, a big banner will appear with an orange button "Visit WoFDigital.org".
If your email and/or phone number is not registered with the Flocknote, or if you would like to add additional addresses, please register visit the IHM Flocknote page on this website or text IHMS to 84576.
“I have made you a light… that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth.” Acts 13: 47
New York Catholic Youth Day is taking place May 1, 2021 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in the Bronx. It is the culminating youth event of the Be the Light Season where youth from across our 10 regions of the archdiocese are invited to a day of searching, encountering, and sharing the light of Christ with others.
We invite you to join us at New York Catholic Youth Day to explore how God gives hope to our world and to allow ourselves to be an instrument, Christ’s hands and feet, in this world. NYCYD 2021 will have live music, talks and testimonies, confession, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration led by Most Reverend Bishop Edmund Whalen, and a celebration of the Be the Light Season.
Registration is required by Friday, April 23.
CLICK HERE to find out more information about
NYCYD on May 1 & Register today!
PRO LIFE CORNER
God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us. God loves every child He sends into the world. Pray and work to end abortion and euthanasia.
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, April 10/11, 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, April 11, 2021
Second Sunday of Easter | Divine Mercy Sunday
5:30PM - The Living & Deceased Members of The Minervini & Rao Families
8:00AM - Anthony Carrea
10:00AM - For The Intention of Maria Cristina Giordano & Family
12:00PM - Maria Demarco & Vittoria Di Donnato
12:00PM - Maria Demarco & Vittoria Di Donnato
The weekly intention for The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary will be offered privately by the Pastor
MONDAY, April 12, 2021
6:45AM - Brian Lilly, Jr.
9:00AM - Giuseppe & Giuseppina Serraino
TUESDAY, April 13, 2021
St. Martin
6:45AM - Bella & Gene Panessa
9:00AM - Caterina Costa & Vito Costa
WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021
6:45AM - John & Rosa Mancheril
9:00AM - Brendan Moyna
THURSDAY, April 15, 2021
6:45AM - Mary Griffin
9:00AM - Frank Palmieri
FRIDAY, April 16, 2021
6:45AM - Robert Rausch
9:00AM - Margaret Di Carlo
9:00AM - Margaret Di Carlo
SATURDAY, April 17, 2021
8:30AM - Brother John G. Driscoll
5:30PM - Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Manganiello
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
Cecilia Gayanelo
Nora Huvane
Nancy Herran
Jess Trafford
Patricia Staropoli
Vincenti Verendia
Matteo Passero
Alfio DeBenedictis
For all those suffering with the Virus
The Deceased of Our Parish
Fr. Joseph Henchey, CSS
Maruka Dedvukhaj
Gloria Ryan
Helen Leone
Minerva Olivo
Mary Villani
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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