April 25, 2021 | Good Shepherd Sunday
My dear friends,
If you have not heard already about the passing of a beloved retired priest of the archdiocese who served at IHM some year ago, Msgr. Dermot Brennan died April 19th. His Wake and Funeral will be at St. Patrick's in Yorktown Heights this week. Please click here for further details and for live-streaming information. May this wonderful "Good Shepherd", after the pattern of our Lord Jesus, rest in peace from all his labors!
It is such a blessing to witness the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our young parishioners - I cannot wait to see how the Lord Jesus will unpack this grace in the life of the parish and in the lives of these individuals. Congratulations to all who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Whalen this past week! May the 7-fold Gift of the Holy Spirit allow you to be a presence of the Resurrected Jesus by the practice of the Fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal 5:22-23).While the parents are the first teachers of the faith to their children, I would also like to express on behalf of the Parish tremendous gratitude to Diane Meade, our Director of Religious Education, to her Catechists and staff, to Tracy Keeling, our Principal, and to her Teachers and staff, for all they have done to prepare our 8th graders for the full initiation into the Catholic Faith - Thank you!
Last Sunday eve I had the opportunity to offer Mass in the Convent with Sister Mary Tommasino, SC, in preparation for her transition to the Sisters of Charity's Community at the Kittay Residence in the Bronx. While we certainly are sorrowful that Sr. Mary's time in the parish will be coming to completion this week, all of us around the table that evening are looking with hope to the visit of 2 Religious Sisters from the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, a Franciscan Charismatic Religious Community from Texas. The Sisters will be with us this week to get a sense of the House of Prayer and the parish in order for them (and us) to discern whether their community might find a home here at IHM. The Disciples of the Lord Jesus find their ministries in Prayer, Praise and Evangelization. Sister Nancy knew their foundress and has been in correspondence with their Mother Superior. Please extend a warm welcome to the Sisters who will be visiting us from this weekend until May 1st!
It will be wonderful to welcome back to the parish Father Joseph Koterski, SJ, for a 30-minute reflection on "Saint Thomas More on Politics and True Worship" during the 8:00 PM Holy Hour on Monday, April 26th. For further information about Fr. Koterski, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, please click here. Fr. Justin Cinnante, O.Carm., will offer a reflection on the Blessed Mother the following Monday.
While it is my understanding that Father Thomas Lynch is still in the hospital, he personally expressed his gratitude for everyone's prayers and kindness. With his signature wit, he wishes everyone peace and goodness. We shall keep up our prayers for Fr. Lynch and for his strength and recovery!
I appreciate the work Eileen Tobin and the Parish Council are doing, especially in regard to the One Community initiatives and to the Social Ministries. They have some homework regarding the Sunday Mass schedule for during and post-pandemic. Please reach out to members you know to share your thoughts!
I would like to thank Daniel J. Killourhy for his service to the Parish Council. Dan gave notice of his resignation earlier this month.
This Tuesday evening I look forward to continuing these initial monthly meetings detailing the parish finances to the newly formed Finance Committee.
Until the end of the month, I will be accepting nominations for the longest living parishioner of our Immaculate Heart of Mary! So far there are three candidates...
Have a blessed Sunday!
BISHOP BARRON ON THE LORD'S PRAYER
IHM Parishioners now have access to
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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.
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. We encourage everyone to arrive early for Mass so as to assist in seating 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 24/25 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 25, 2021
Please Sign Up for your choice of in-person Mass below. You will be given the option to sign-up up to 10 family members. You will receive a confirmation email, there is no need to print and bring with you. We will have a list of confirmed attendees at the church entrance.
IHM Saturday Apr 24, 5:30pm
IHM Sunday Apr 25, 8:00am
IHM Sunday Apr 25, 10:00am
IHM Sunday Apr 25, 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!
Bellingreri, Louise
Brandel, Kathleen & Fred
Callara, Rosa
Civikly, Families
Clark, Families
Clyne John
Clyne, Josephine
Clyne, Margaret
Connolly, Ann
Cupa, Dora
Farrell, Jim & Kay
Fine, Patricia
Fitzgerald, Ann
Gatto-Minerdi Family
Gayanelo, Eduardo
Kaye, Mary A.
Limato, James Paul
Lopez, Junita R.
Mansfield, Margaret
Mignone, Gerard
Novelli, Mr & Mrs Fred
Nweke, Esther & Kachi
Nze, Friday
Olumba, Caliste
Philpot, Marion & Robert beloved parents
Pitchamootoo, Andre
Reda, Mr & Mrs Dominic
Riccomini, Inez
Riccomini, Pauline
Spinelli, William & Maureen
Verrier, Ron MD
Wasacz, John
IHM 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 above.
We pray in a special way today for
Giacomo & Carmela Del Vecchio
celebrating 68 years of Marriage.
Congratulations and many blessings!
Mother’s Day Mass Remembrance Envelopes
In observance of Mother’s Day- Mother’s Day Mass Remembrance Envelopes are available at the entrances of the Church and are also included in your packets.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECENTLY CONFIRMED AT IHM
Congratulations to all of our 8th Grade Religious Education students who made their Confirmation on Wednesday, April 21 & Thursday, April 22. Now that you are fully initiated, this is just the beginning of a whole new life in the Catholic Church.
Please pray for our Confirmation students who were Sealed with the 7-fold Gift of the Holy Spirt this week by Bishop Edmund Whalen, Auxiliary Bishop of New York.
William Agoglia
Abigail Albers
Scarlet Anikewich
Anthony Becker
Marina Bernardi
Marisa Bernardi
Michael Bernardi
Jack Bochenski
Ella Brown
Ian Brown
Caitlin Cahaly
Gabriella Capone
Frank Capone
Valentina Castaldi
Sam Cavanna
Faith Cerrato
Xander Chappell
Amy Chou
Samantha Cohen
Helena Connelly
Grayson Costanzo
Fallon Costello
Amanda Crinnion
Eduardo Dager
Federico Dager
Ethan De Los Reyes
Alessandro DeMarinis
Luke DiMarzo
Ella Marie Donaghy
Catherine Donovan
Colin Doyle
Chloe Eaglesham
Nicholas Ebner Borst
Loreto Franciamore
Gino Galante
Leia Galgano
Farryn Gallup
Kyle Gandhi
Hadden Gennarelli
Kelly Geoghegan
Thomas Giampa
Vanessa Giangregorio
Jozef Gjelaj
Jessica Greco
Lucianna Gutierrez
Ryan Hanley
Siobhan Hong
Daniel Hoey
Max Jeanseaume
Lily Joyce
Ava Kearns
Dylan Kelly
Luke Kovar
Marcello LaPorta
Katie Lawlor
Giselle Lese
Athena Madappatt
Lauren Maierle
Logan Mancusi
Christopher Mancuso
Brian Mannion
Emily Marinovic
Maxim Marinovic
Emma Mastrandrea
Evan McElfresh
Owen McElfresh
Carys McEntee
Kassidy McGee
John McKillop
Nadine McMahon
Ryan Miller
Daniela Moccia
Maya Mohring
Alison Monteleone
Paige Moretti
Joseph Morris
Matthew Moscaritolo
Nikola Mutic
Dominic Natoli
Nicholas Oquendo
Bennett O’Reilly
Gianna Osso
Alessia Paladino
Chase Palumbo
Ryan Palumbo
Summer Pantano
Frank Parisi
Salvatore Petrone
Miarose Petronella
Gianni Pettinella
Siena Pettinella
Salvatore Pisano
Annika Pitawala
Grace Prezioso
Michael Provenzale
Adrienne Reilly
Salvatore Puccio
Justin Reid
Dylan Retacco
Sofia Roche
Brenna Rovida
Isobel Rutherford
Sean Rutkowski
Elizabeth Sanchez
Alexa Saraco
Matthew Savarese
Anjali Shafiee
Gonzalo Silva
Trevor Smith
Ava Smith
Isabella Stallone
Anabelle Starace
Luca Sypher
Melia Tambini
Logan Tang
Alex Tetro
Aidan Tischler
Joseph Ungaro
Lara Ungaro
- The College Evenings will take place every other week. The next one will take place on Wednesday, April 28 from 7:30-8:00PM on Zoom. CLICK HERE to sign up, to join the email list or for more information about our college evenings.
- The Centering Prayer Group meets every Wednesday in the Church from 1-2pm. The Group will NOT be meeting on Wednesdays, May 5, 12 and 19. Meetings will resume on Wednesday, May 26.
- The IHM High School of Religion (HSOR) is a vibrant faith and learning community for students in grades 9-12. HSOR meets every Wednesday night at IHM Church from 7:30-8:30PM for the weekly activity and refreshments. CLICK HERE for more information.
- Formation Group for Women: Moved to Tuesdays! We continue to welcome new participants to this 9 week course that takes place on Tuesdays from 9:45-10:45AM through June 8. Cost is $40. CLICK HERE to learn more about this course and register!
- 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.
- Catholic New York Newspaper: Every two weeks the Archdiocese publishes our newspaper Catholic New York. We receive several copies of each issue and unfortunately many copies wind up being discarded. Please take a copy of Catholic New York when you see it at the doors of the Church. It is full of information about the Church in New York and throughout the world. If you would like to receive it free of charge at your home it can be mailed directly to you if you are a registered parishioner. Please email your name and address to the Parish Office at ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org.
IHM CLASS OF 1976 REUNION
The Class of 1976 is starting to plan a class reunion scheduled for the spring of 2022.The tentative agenda is to hold a Mass followed by a dinner/cocktail party with music and lots of reminiscing. If you or a loved one graduated IHM in 1976 , please email Kathy LiCalzi Catanzariti at Kcatanzariti62@gmail.com or email Theresa Vaccaro Nicholson email novellaiscool@aol.com.
THE ANNUAL CARDINAL'S STEWARDSHIP APPEAL LATEST NUMBERS:
Goal: $198,000
Pledged: $163,957
Difference: $34,043
Paid: $149,377
Participants: 248 (Goal: 322)
Percent of goal: 83%
Visit cardinalsappeal.org to learn more or to make a gift! Make sure to designate Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scarsdale.
The Archdiocese of New York takes the stewardship of your donations and its resources seriously. If you have knowledge of financial misconduct or suspect that it might be occurring, please report your concerns via a toll free hotline, at 877-820-0541, 24 hours per day or visit www.reportlineweb.com/ADNY.
Are you being called to the Priesthood?
If you feel the Lord is calling you to a life of service in the priesthood please first speak with your Pastor, Msgr. Luke Sweeney, or contact:
Archdiocese of New York, Office of Vocations
201 Seminary Avenue Yonkers, NY 10704
Fr. Christopher Argano
Vocation Director
nypriest@archny.org
914.968.1340
Or visit NYPriest.com
Prayer for Vocations
God our Father, we thank you for calling men
and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as
priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons.
Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond
generously and courageously to your call.
May our community of faith support vocations
of sacrificial love in our youth.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who lives, and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
PRO LIFE CORNER
Take Action | Respect Life Office, Archdiocese of NY
Bill Targeting Pregnancy Centers Advances
The New York State Assembly Health Committee voted to advance A5499/S470, a bill intended to conduct a “study” of pro-life pregnancy centers. The bill would enable the Health Commissioner to subpoena pro-life centers and force them to produce an overwhelming volume of data and reports. The pre-determined outcome of the “study” is to find the centers “limited” because they do not provide abortion or abortion referrals.
Take action to protect pregnancy centers and the valuable work they do in offering women real help in times of crisis. Click here to contact your legislators and urge them to oppose this bill. May women in need of help be able to access the life-giving services of these centers without interference. May vulnerable women and their unborn children continue to find a refuge in the hearts of those who serve in crisis pregnancy centers.
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For THIS SUNDAY's Readings, April 24/25, 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 25, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Easter | World Day of Prayer
5:30PM - Lena Cava
8:00AM - Lisetta Salerno
10:00AM - The Deceased Members of The Ciero Family
12:00PM - The Gondiosa Family & Albert Attisani
12:00PM - The Gondiosa Family & Albert Attisani
The weekly intention for The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary will be offered privately by the Pastor
MONDAY, April 26, 2021
6:45AM - Dr. Paul L. Del Colle
9:00AM - Lucy Baccari
TUESDAY, April 27, 2021
6:45AM - Jim Conlan
9:00AM - Brendan Moyna
WEDNESDAY, April 28, 2021
St, Peter Shanel, St. Louis Grignion de Montfort
6:45AM - Joy Bradley
9:00AM - Pasqualena Cava
THURSDAY, April 29, 2021
St. Catherine of Siena
6:45AM - Maria Di Marco
9:00AM - Lt. Col. Mary Pat Dwyer
FRIDAY, April 30, 2021
St Pius V, Pope
6:45AM - Veronica M. White
9:00AM - Hubert Jost
9:00AM - Hubert Jost
SATURDAY, May 1, 2021
St. Joseph the Worker
8:30AM - Gerald P. Connolly
5:30PM - Mary & Joseph Mucci
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
Nancy Herran
Jess Trafford
Patricia Staropoli
Vincenti Verendia
Matteo Passero
Kevin Elliot
Marie Donat
Carmelita Zarola
For all those suffering with the Virus
The Deceased of Our Parish
Msgr. Dermot R. Brennan
Gloria Ryan
Ercole (Alfio) De Benedictis
Anna Di Leo
Zulma L. Flores
Mary Moran
Frederic Wolff, Jr.
Nora T. Huvane
Thomas Gilbride
All Victims of the Virus
- As the Communion of Saints and members of the Body of Christ, it is important for us to pray for our sick members and for those who have died.
- Beginning in May, we will begin a new Sick list for the bulletin and for Mass.
- If you wish to be included by name, please contact the Rectory (ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org or 723-0276).
- If you are calling for another person, please ensure his/her permission.
- Our parish will keep the name of a deceased parishioner or loved one for 2 weeks on our bulletin and Sunday Mass lists.
KIDS KORNER
Please see this week's "Kids Korner"
prepared by our bulletin publisher, Bon Venture.
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