My dear friends,
Happy Mothers' Day!
Happy Mothers' Day!
What a beautiful holiday to reflect on how the relationship of Mother and child helps prepare us to "remain" in the love of our Lord Jesus.
Congratulations to all receiving their First Holy Communion this special month of Our Lady! We had a beautiful crowning of the statue of the Blessed Mother on Friday, May 7th, with our school children who received Confirmation and First Holy Communion.
Our hearts go to the dear people of India at this time. A special Second Collection will be taken up this weekend to aid those suffering from the effects of the Covid Virus in India. Proceeds will be sent to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA). Before the Archdiocese stipulated this collection and in consultation with Fr. Thumma, IHM had already made a $1,500 donation in your name from our Social Ministries Account, to the Superior General Sister P. Anthony and the Provincial Sister Suman both of Saint Ann's Congregation in India. They send us their gratitude for this donation, which was used to assist in the burial costs of some who succumbed to the Virus and to support some who are sick.
There was an issue in the last envelope mailing with a significant number of Fathers' Day Envelopes. Our company, therefore, will be resending new Fathers' Day Envelopes to all who normally receive monthly envelopes. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Please be attentive to suspicious emails (besides one about the video link to a private family Baptism that I inadvertently sent to everyone!) that purport to come from me or the parish. Always check the actual e-mail address and feel free to call the Rectory to confirm any suspicious requests.
Have a blessed Sunday of Mothers' Day Weekend!
As today is Mother’s Day we thank God for the gift of our mothers. In this month of May we honor Mary, our Mother, it is fitting that we also honor our mothers and thank them for their love for us. As we celebrate our Masses this weekend we will remember all our mothers living and deceased. Happy Mother’s Day!
The Most Important Person on earth is a Mother.
She cannot claim the honor of
having built Notre Dame Cathedral.
She need not. She has built something
More magnificent than any cathedral ---
A dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny
Perfection of her baby’s body…
The angels have not been blessed with
Such a grace. They cannot share in God’s
Creative miracle to bring new saints to
Heaven. Only a human mother can.
Mothers are closer to God the Creator than
any other creature; God joins forces with
mothers in performing this act of creation…
What on God’s good earth is more glorious
than this: to be a mother?
-Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty
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.
The Mass Schedule for Thursday, May 13,
The Ascension of the Lord, is as follows:
5:30PM Vigil Mass
6:45AM, 9:00AM, 12:00PM, 7:00PM
Please Note: The Rectory Office will be closed in Observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension on Thursday, May 13th.
Ascension 2021 Easter Meditation
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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, MAY 8/9 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 May 9, 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 May 8, 5:30pm
IHM Sunday May 9, 8:00am
IHM Sunday May 9, 10:00am
IHM Sunday May 9, 12:00pm
SPECIAL MASS FOR MSGR. BRENNAN
There will be a Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Msgr. Dermot Brennan, a beloved priest of IHM and the archdiocese, on Wednesday, May 12th at 7:30PM for the Vigil of the Ascension. Msgr. Brennan served as a priest at IHM from 1970-1980. Msgr. Brennan passed on April 19, 2021.
Click here to read an article from
Catholic New York on Msgr. Dermot Brennan.
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 joyfully announce the forthcoming celebration of Marriage for
II Michael Cavataio & Ashley Manca
I Daniel Nee & Lauren Jenkins
IHM’S ANNUAL BABY BOTTLE COLLECTION
FOR EXPECTANT MOTHER CARE
Each year this simple collection raises thousands of dollars for Moms and children – with all profits going to support Expectant Mother Care (EMC) in its mission to help mothers and families in crisis pregnancies. Funds support mobile units, free ultrasounds and testing, pregnancy assistance, residences for Mothers, and physical, mental, emotional and spiritual support for families. Please pick up an empty baby bottle on Mother’s Day, May 9th and fill it with change, checks, prayers and love! On Fathers' Day you may return the bottle filled with donations for EMC. Please make out your checks to Expectant Mother Care.
2021-2022 IHM Religious Education
Online Registration Coming Soon
DON'T MISS IT!
The entire registration process for the 2021-2022 IHM Religious Education Program, including credit card payment, will be online.
We are finalizing the registration process and plan to go live on Monday, May 17, 2021. Returning Families can expect an email to the family primary email address with a link to the online registration. New Families will find the registration link on our website starting May 17th. https://ihm-parish.org/2021-2022-registration.
SAVE THE DATE!
JOIN US ON MAY 23 FROM 3-4PM
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECENT
FIRST COMMUNICANTS AT IHM
Congratulations to all of our Religious Education Program and Colm Cille Homeschool Cooperative students who will be receiving their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 8th! Congratulations to those who have already received this Sacrament on May 1st! May the Lord guide and protect you all the days of your life.
Please pray for our First Holy Communion students.
From Immaculate Heart of Mary
Religious Education Program
John Nicholas Badurski
Giuliana Baranello
Catalina Birks
Eamonn J. Blood
Camila Bolivar
Lawrence Ricardo Bornholz
Martin Brady
Ethan Buschati
Harley Cammarata
Ynes Chin
Michael Hunter Cipriano
Scarlett Concannon
Brody James Conway
Adrian D’Amelia
Sebastian Davino
Aila Bean DeLucia
Jack Detmer
Audriana DiCarlo
Joseph DiMarco
Thomas Michael Di Palma
Jake Valente DiPippo
Robert Dubitsky
Ryan Joseph Faber
Maria Amparo Folch-Montana
Nicolas Adelino Formoso
Alexander Forte
Sienna Grace Forte
Connor Patrick Gannon
Noelle Hope Giaquinto
Matthew Gjelaj
Marko Boze Glavan
Grace Elizabeth Golio
Dominick Gutierrez
Jack Hargadon
Brandon Matthew Holt
Peter Iannuccilli
Luca Iasillo
Grace Jennings
Lilah Jimenez
Marius Jost
Edward Lalaj
Stella Leone
Oliver Michael Leto
Andrew Gabriel Mangione
Caoilinn Mason
Olivia McAuley
Meghan Elizabeth McDonagh
Sara McDonald
Emmett James McGee
Claire Elizabeth McKeon
Mary Molly Mehrer
Yasmine Moezzi
Jaxon Moleski
Lorenc Nrecaj
Jason Nweke
Michael Paccetti
Monica Lynn Peterson
Matteo Pichardo
Grace Piekarski
Ryan Pisseri
Christian John Pisano
Reese Reilly
Benedetta Jean Riccardulli
Nora Anne Ritchie
Christian Raymond Roche
Logan Paul Rosenfeld
Sophia Eva Ross
Marco Ruiz Fraile
Elliott Daniel Ryba
Terrance Sheehan
Giuseppe Silletta
Lily Smyth
Benjamin Soccodato
Bo Spicer
Vassilios Christopher Stathos
Benjamin Elias Story
Mason Suarez
Mason Suka
Lorenzo Paolo Sypher
Mila Elizabeth Szuba
Leandra Teixeira
Olivia Ellen Thomson
Benjamin Tine
Gianluca Andres Tobon
Giuliana Palma Vero
Travis Wasilewski
Hudson Patrick Weiss
Avery Weppner
Maria Valentina Wirtz Gonzalez
Dylan Vincent Zuzulo
From Colm Cille Homeschool Cooperative
Francis Bizzaro
Simone Giordano
Tomas Napolitano
From Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Sophie Lynn Andino
Dylan Anthony Camaj
Dominic James Cassaniti
Paul Raymond Galante
Donald Jack
Mathew Joseph
Maya Elizabeth Kattapuram
Brendan James Landy
Megan D. Marcheret
Daniella Chiamaka Nze
Gianna Marie Raimondi
Elianna Inez Renzo
Julian A. Roa
Madison M. Rodriguez
Emily D. Ruiz
Gabriela Saljanin
Madeline Noelle Velez
Alexander Antonino Vinci
- Additional Easter Flower Donation: In Memory of The Favazzo & Pavarini Families
- The College Evenings will take place every other week. The next one will take place on Wednesday, May 12 & May 26 from 7:30-8:15PM 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 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: 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 to 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 still 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.
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.
GOLDEN JUBILEE WEDDING MASS
AT ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL
Congratulations to all couples celebrating their 25th, 50th and 75th Wedding Anniversary this year! Please let the IHM Rectory know so as to request an Archdiocesan certificate to commemorate this important family milestone and witness of grace in our Church.
Couples of the Archdiocese of New York celebrating 50 years of marriage during 2021 are invited to attend the Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 6, at 2:30PM. The Mass will be celebrated by His Eminence, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan. All who wish to attend the Mass must register by Monday, May 17. To register, please call 914-723-0276.
Please note: Pews will be reserved for golden jubilee couples only. Up to two (2) additional family and friends will be accommodated in pews outside of the reserved section in general seating. All Golden Jubilee couples will receive a commemorative certificate. Couples who are unable to attend Mass but are celebrating fifty years of marriage may also register with their parish to receive a certificate.
VILLAGE OF SCARSDALE: PRESS RELEASE
In-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations
for Homebound Residents
SVAC is receiving their first vaccine allotment this week.
If you are a homebound resident 18 years of age or older in need of a COVID-19 vaccination, or someone responsible for the care of a homebound Scarsdalian, please contact the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corp by phone at 914.722.2288 or by email using covid@scarsdalevac.com to make an appointment.
SVAC appointments are available between 9AM and 7PM and will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you reach voicemail when trying to schedule an appointment, please leave a message and SVAC personnel will return your call to schedule your in-home appointment with one of SVAC’s trained paramedics, free of charge.
Finally, please also note that SVAC offers COVID-19 testing, either rapid or molecular. Unlike COVID vaccinations, which are limited to homebound Scarsdalians, COVID testing is available for all Scarsdale residents. If you need a COVID-19 test, please make an appointment by calling 914.722.2288 or by going online at www.scarsdalevac.com/covid. When you arrive for your testing appointment, please remain in your car and SVAC personnel will come out to your vehicle.
ANNUAL CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL MASS
FOR BEREAVED PARENTS
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1377 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY) is celebrating its 26th Annual Children’s Memorial Mass for Bereaved Parents on Saturday, June 5, at 11AM. Fr. Robert A. Quarato, Pastor, will celebrate the Eucharist as we join together to bear one another’s burdens, and pray to God for comfort, strength and renewal. Your beloved child’s name will be displayed in the sanctuary. Light refreshments will be served in the auditorium following the Mass. If your child’s name has never been submitted for inclusion in this Memorial Mass, please call the Parish Office by May 17 at 914-528-3547. In Seton’s Our Lady Memorial Chapel, the pictures of our deceased children are included in a magnificent Book of Remembrance. If you would like to include your child’s photo, please call the Seton Parish Office.
PRO LIFE CORNER
Mother’s Day highlights the beautiful vocation of motherhood and the gift of human life. It calls us to cherish the gift of life that we receive from our mothers and to pray for all women to whom God has entrusted life in a very special way. As we pray in thanksgiving for the gift of mothers, we remember mothers experiencing difficult pregnancies and pray they may find support and encouragement in choosing life for their children.
Action: For those suffering after abortion, Mother’s Day can be a painful reminder of the child they’ve lost. The Sisters of Life provide one-on-one accompaniment, retreats, & morning gatherings for women seeking hope and healing after abortion. Call 866.575.0075 or email hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org.
Pray: Pray for mothers facing unexpected pregnancies that they may find strength and courage in the example of our Blessed Mother.
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, May 8/9, 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, May 9, 2021
Sixth Sunday of Easter | Mother's Day
5:30PM - All Mother's - Living & Deceased
8:00AM - All Mother's - Living & Deceased
10:00AM - All Mother's - Living & Deceased
12:00PM - All Mother's - Living & Deceased
12:00PM - All Mother's - Living & Deceased
The weekly intention for The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary will be offered privately by the Pastor
MONDAY, May 10, 2021
St. Damien de Veuster
6:45AM - Mother’s Day Novena
9:00AM - Maria Antonia Gizzo
TUESDAY, May 11, 2021
6:45AM - Mother’s Day Novena
9:00AM - Sheila Rooney
WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2021
St. Nereus, St. Achilleus, St. Pancras
6:45AM - Mother's Day Novena
9:00AM - Peter Barry
5:30PM - John & Leonard DiPippo
7:30PM - Msgr. Dermot Brennan
THURSDAY, May 13, 2021
The Ascension of the Lord
6:45AM - Jane M. Hulsebosch
9:00AM - Fabrizio & Bianca Gatto
12:00PM - Brendan Moyna
7:00PM - Mother’s Day Novena
FRIDAY, May 14, 2021
St. Mattias
6:45AM - Mother’s Day Novena
9:00AM - Fred Di Carlo
9:00AM - Fred Di Carlo
SATURDAY, May 15, 2021
St. Isidore
8:30AM - John Lundin
5:30PM - Captain Frank Pezzella
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Fr. Thomas Lynch
Fr. Patrick Curley
Louis Ranucci
Jason Bergen
Cecilia Gayanelo
Patricia Staropoli
Carmelita Zarola
For all those suffering with the Virus
The Deceased of Our Parish
Msgr. Dermot R. Brennan
Deacon Lawrence J. Kawula
Deacon Kevin Wright
Nicasio Garcia Arroyo
Montine (Tina) Knapp
Nora T. Huvane
Elizabeth Cleary
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.
- 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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