Please view our Summer 2021 Special Edition Bulletin below to view Msgr. Sweeney's message for this week.
I would like to offer Carlos Germosen, our seminarian who is completing his Pastoral Year with us on July 16th, an opportunity to write a few words...
A Message from our Seminarian,
Carlos Germosen
To the parish family of IHM,
It’s pretty incredible to believe that it was around this time last year, I was preparing the last of my belongings to move into IHM and begin my pastoral year of my seminary formation. I remember distinctly serving the 9 AM Mass and immediately unloading my car to live in what I would call “home” for this past year. It’s hard to come to terms that my term here in this wonderful parish community is coming to a close.
Words can’t begin to describe my gratitude to all of you for making my year here at IHM so fruitful and beneficial for my discernment and formation for the priesthood. I would firstly like to thank our parish priests, Fr. Rafferty, Fr. Thumma, as well as both of our pastors, Fr. Lynch and Msgr. Sweeney. What a blessing it was to have not one, but two wonderful pastors! Thank you all for your ministry and the priestly wisdom you shared with me to ensure that I can be the most faithful and joyful priest I can be for the Church. You are a true blessing to the IHM community!
I would also like to thank in a particular way our parish school, our students and staff, with Mrs.Tracy Keelin, our principal. Thank you for giving me the opportunity and the blessing of being able to teach our wonderful students on a regular basis. You saw a gift in me, and, in giving me this task to teach, helped me to recognize that gift. I will be forever grateful to all of you for the invaluable lessons you taught me in the classroom each day.
Finally, thank YOU, faithful parishioners of IHM. Fr. Lynch mentioned when I had first arrived that you would become my formators, my advisors, and my professors as I would have in the seminary. And what an incredible job you have all done. It is here at IHM that I have reaffirmed and truly discerned my desire to become a priest of Jesus Christ. I could not have done it all without your prayers, love, and support.
Officially, my last day here at IHM is Friday, July 16th, the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. As you are all under the patronage of Our Blessed Mother and her Immaculate Heart, I entrust all of my prayers for you all to her powerful intercession. Please be assured of my prayers and please continue to pray for me as I complete my last two years of seminary. God willing, I hope to return to IHM (aside from visits here and there, of course), as your priest.
Oremus pro invicem - “Let us pray for one another.”
Faithfully yours in Jesus, Mary, and Joseph,
Carlos Germosen
SUMMER 2021 SPECIAL EDITION
PRINTED BULLETIN IS AVAILABLE
AT THE DOORS OF THE CHURCH!
We prepared a June 27 Summer Special Edition printed bulletin for the parish. This serves as an update of the happenings around IHM over the past few months, and looking ahead.
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.
CLICK HERE to view the Summer Bulletin online.
A Summer Blessing
May our loving God
Watch over you
And keep alive in your heart
All that you have learned this year.
Keep your mind on God.
Remember to pray often and
To celebrate your faith,
at home with your family,
and at Mass with your faith family.
Keep your faith in God.
Let all the joys of summer
Remind you of God’s goodness.
Never forget that God is always with you, no matter what.
May the God of all creation,
Who comes to us in Jesus, and
lives among us in the Holy Spirit,
keep you safe, happy, and holy
this summer and always.
Amen.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL,
CLASS OF 2021!
CLICK HERE to view the video that was put together for our graduates.
WORD ON FIRE | ENGAGE
Arise!
"God did not make death," the Book of Wisdom asserts in our first reading this Sunday, "For God formed man to be imperishable; the image of his own nature he made him. But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world." (Wis. 1:13-15; 2:23-24).
In our Gospel, Jesus raises a young girl from the dead and heals a hemorrhaging woman. Christ makes it clear that he desires for us life and life in abundance, and that includes the life to come that will overcome even death.
Do we believe that? Do we believe that God is involved actively in our world and has a plan for our lives?
We invite you to watch this short video below from Matt Nelson, an author and Fellow of Apologetics at the Word on Fire Institute, from our new series Catholicism 101, to learn more about the power of God in our history:
In our Gospel, Jesus raises a young girl from the dead and heals a hemorrhaging woman. Christ makes it clear that he desires for us life and life in abundance, and that includes the life to come that will overcome even death.
Do we believe that? Do we believe that God is involved actively in our world and has a plan for our lives?
We invite you to watch this short video below from Matt Nelson, an author and Fellow of Apologetics at the Word on Fire Institute, from our new series Catholicism 101, to learn more about the power of God in our history:
"Even if our dwelling place here below is wasting away, we have an eternal dwelling place which God has already prepared in Christ, in his body."
Questions for Additional Reflection:
- Do you believe in God’s promises to love us and be with us?
- Do you believe that the power of death has been broken?
- How have you responded to Jesus’ invitation to know him?
MASS ATTENDANCE SAFETY PROTOCOLS
UPDATE TO IHM MASS SIGNUP PROCESS
Following from New York State and Archdiocese of New York directives regarding COVID-19, we will take these further steps at IHM:
1. Registration for Sunday Masses will be discontinued, effective immediately.
1. Registration for Sunday Masses will be discontinued, effective immediately.
2. Seating in church for this weekend:- the School side of the main body of the church will be normal seating (no distance). Wearing masks are now optional in this section.- the Carman Road side of the main body of the church will continue to be for those who prefer to socially distance and wear masks.- the Adoration Chapel will now only be for those who prefer to wear masks and be socially distanced. It is intended for those who may feel uncomfortable in the main body of the church with the above changes.
3. The Sign of Peace will be verbally reintroduced.
4. We are slowly bringing back vaccinated veterans as Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers. Also, our sanitizing schedule will be reevaluated for July and thereafter for the church.
5. We will continue to have Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon for the summer months.
From September 12, 2021, until the Sunday before Memorial Day 2022, we plan on the Sunday Mass schedule being: 7:30 AM (no music), 9:00 AM (Family Mass), 10:30 AM (Adult Choir Mass) and 12:00 noon.
6. Baptisms will return to more than one family this summer and up to four families this September for the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30PM. Please call the Rectory for availability and to set up an appointment.
7. Perpetual Adoration will resume Monday, September 13, 2021, and our hope will be to have sufficient coverage for Monday mornings through Friday evenings.
6. Baptisms will return to more than one family this summer and up to four families this September for the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30PM. Please call the Rectory for availability and to set up an appointment.
7. Perpetual Adoration will resume Monday, September 13, 2021, and our hope will be to have sufficient coverage for Monday mornings through Friday evenings.
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.
IHM’S ANNUAL BABY BOTTLE COLLECTION
FOR EXPECTANT MOTHER CARE
Special thank you to all who picked up a bottle for our Baby Bottle collection and filled them with cash/checks! Your generosity saves lives.
We joyfully announce the forthcoming celebration of Marriage for
II Ralph Tarchin & Julianne Dibbini
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: TUESDAY, June 29th by 12noon.
- 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.
2021 PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY - Saturday, July 10
You are invited to the 2021 Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, July 10th at 12:00 noon in the IHM Parking lot of IHM Church in Scarsdale This year as we pray Our Lady’s Rosary and other prayers in her honor, we invoke her blessings on marriage and the family and on our country and the world.
This Rally is one of 20,000 rosary rallies, organized by America Needs Fatima, that will take place all over the United States. This is the Saturday closest to July 4th, the founding of America. Please make an effort to attend. The Rosary Rally Captain is Dr. Priscilla Parameswaran - (914) 441-8805. Please bring your lawn chairs and be there on time.
- The College Evenings: Please contact the group's Coordinator, Daniella Ashman (dasher0509@gmail.com), or the Co-Coordinator, David Pereira (davidpereira5719@gmail.com) for more information about our college evenings. CLICK HERE to sign up for the email list.
- The Centering Prayer Group meets every Wednesday in the Church from 1-2pm. The last meeting for this year will be on Wednesday, June 30th, Meetings will resume in the Fall.
- Sunday, July 4th marks the 93rd year of the Arthur Manor traditional Fourth of July celebration. The Parade begins at 9:15AM on Bell and Sprague Road and proceeds to Davis Park. Join us and help celebrate!
- Special Anniversary Mass at IHM: A Blessing for Couples at IHM who are celebrating their 25th, 50th and above Wedding Anniversary during 2020 and 2021 will be offered by Msgr. Luke M. Sweeney on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the 10:00AM Mass. Please call the parish office to submit your names to Joanne Tormey, Parish Secretary, weekdays between 10:00AM and 4:00PM at 914 723-0276 or email ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org
- Spread the word! IHM Class of 1976 Reunion: The Class of 1976 is starting to plan a class reunion for Saturday, April 23, 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.
- 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 Religious Education Program
is Now Accepting 2021-2022 Registration
for Grades Kindergarten through Eight!
Registration for the 2021-2022 school year is underway. Click here for more information on our Registration process. If you have questions, please contact Laura Covais at IHMCRE@IHMSCARSDALE.ORG.
COUNT ON US.
CATHOLIC NY WANTS TO HELP YOU
Call 212-688-2399 x 3142 or email us at: class@cny.org to take advantage of this offer. We are very aware that many of our readers have faced job loss and reduced income due to the economic downturn. We believe that we can offer some help to the members of Catholic New York’s family of readers. We are offering readers of Catholic New York the opportunity to advertise their availability under the Situation Wanted section on our Classified Page. The Classified Page is very well read and reaches many potential employers and small business owners through the 10 county area of the Archdiocese.
If you place your listing under our Situation Wanted category for 1 issue, we will repeat the ad FREE in the next 5 issues of Catholic New York. Your 1 paid Situation Wanted ad will give you 3 months of visibility in a total of 6 issues. We ask that the first ad, be paid at our regular low classified advertising rates, to avoid placement of bogus listings.
SAVE THE DATE:
ST. JOSEPH'S SEMINARY & COLLEGE PUBLIC LECTURE WITH DR. SCOTT HAHN
"ST. JOSEPH & THE EUCHARIST"
Friday, October 1, 2021 - 7:00PM
St. Joseph's Seminary Prayer Hall
201 Seminary Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704
To RSVP: email SJS125@dunwoodie.edu or
call 914.968.6200, ext. 8201
The suggested donation is $20.
St. Joseph's Seminary Prayer Hall
201 Seminary Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704
To RSVP: email SJS125@dunwoodie.edu or
call 914.968.6200, ext. 8201
The suggested donation is $20.
There is a FEMA Government Program that offers Funeral Assistance to those whose loved one died of COVID-19, provided the death certificate indicates that the death was attributed to COVID. The assistance could be up to $10,000. CLICK HERE for all of the information regarding this gov't program (i.e. eligibility requirements, how to apply, etc.)
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
Any pregnant woman can come to the Archdiocese of New York, and we will do all in our power to assist you . If you are a woman in need of assistance for you and your unborn baby, please call the Sisters of Life toll-free at 877 777 1277 or Good Counsel Homes at 800 723-8331
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, June 26/27, 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, June 27, 2021
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30PM - Donato Callara
8:00AM - Edward J. Hulsebosch
10:00AM - Rose & Henry Mucci
12:00PM - Albert Attisani & The Attisani Family
12:00PM - Albert Attisani & The Attisani Family
The weekly intention for The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary will be offered privately by the Pastor
MONDAY, June 28, 2021
St. Irenaeus
6:45AM - Chiarina & Sabatino Carrea
St. Irenaeus
6:45AM - Chiarina & Sabatino Carrea
9:00AM - Lorraine & Ernest Avallone
TUESDAY, June 29, 2021
St. Peter & St. Paul
6:45AM - Robert Flaherty
9:00AM - Antonio Mendola
WEDNESDAY, June 30, 2021
The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
6:45AM - Jim Conlan
9:00AM - Erik Davidshofer
THURSDAY, July 1, 2021
St. Junipero Serra
6:45AM -
Pasqualina Viscogliosi
9:00AM - Mavis & Fred Vandort
FRIDAY, July 2, 2021
6:45AM - James Huvane
9:00AM - Larry Holten, Jr.
9:00AM - Larry Holten, Jr.
SATURDAY, July 3, 2021
St. Thomas
8:30AM - Peter Adamo
5:30PM - Colette Hoey
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Fr. Thomas Lynch
Fr. Patrick Curley
Louis Ranucci
Jason Bergen
Cecilia Gayanelo
Carmelita Zarola
Christopher Kesilke
Gerald Fiorino
Barbara Grossberg
Marie Donnat
For all those suffering with the Virus
The Deceased of Our Parish
Deacon Richard McCarthy
John J. Bassano
Joseph Melagrano
Sahra Sadi
Juventinus Thampoe
Mary Ann McNulty
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.
EMAIL: IHMCHURCH@IHMSCARSDALE.ORG
914-723-0276
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