"The Lord upholds my life."
My dear friends,
"God has called us through the Gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Cf. 2 Thes 2:14)Though the Lord's self-sacrificing love on the Cross, that the Mass allows us to participate in, we are able to share in being beloved children of our Heaven Father.
Congratulations to our local Knights of Columbus Keogh Council who celebrated their Centennial (belatedly) on Friday night in a grand way! It was a fitting honor to all of the Knights who have been witnessing to our faith and serving in charity our local communities since 1920. Ad multos annos - to many more years!
Please pray for the Lord's blessing upon our parish and upon all of the pilgrims who will come to visit Saint Padre Pio's Relics on Sunday and that all of the preparations may enhance a reverent experience for all. Thank you to all who are volunteering and for the parish staff who have worked so hard to set things up.
I inadvertently neglected to write on basketball hoops in my most recent flocknote. With the assistance of CYO and IHM School, three portable basketball hoops in compliance with local codes will be set up in the left portion of the South Lot. During school day hours and when CYO practice will be held outside in September and October, please park to the right side in the South Lot. We look forward to their use by our school students during lunchtime and gym classes and by our parish basketball teams!
Tuesday, October 5th, in the evening, IHM will hold an information session for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - the process for adults to become members of the Catholic Church or to complete their sacraments if they are already Catholic. Please pray for those whom the Lord Jesus is calling and drawing more deeply into His Mystical Body Church, that they may respond generously and courageously to this invitation. If any of you would like to join, or know someone who would, please reach out to the Rectory (723-0276 or ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org).
This week I look forward to meeting with our Parish Council in person to discuss the new year 2021-22.
Last Wednesday evening at Annunciation Church in Crestwood, Sr. Marguerite Marie and Vincent Castaldi and I attended a Youth Adult gathering sponsored by the Archdiocese of New York for central and southern Westchester. It was a great evening and a good number of young adults from the area and beyond were present for Holy Hour with Confessions, Mass with beautiful music and a taco social afterwards! Young Adults of IHM, please save the third Wednesday of the month for this great opportunity - October 20th will be the next gathering.
A blessed Sunday to you.
Saint Padre Pio - pray for us!
Visit of the Relics of Padre Pio
to IHM Parish on
Sunday, September 19th
from 9:00AM - 5:00PM
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION REOPENING!
At Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish we have been uniquely blessed to have Eucharistic Adoration available in our Marian Chapel day and night during the week. Although Adoration was suspended in March 2020, we are planning to re-open on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 9:00AM until 1:00PM!
We are using an online signup process to rebuild our schedule of committed Adorers. If you were previously on the Adoration schedule, you will need to signup to renew your commitment. If you are returning or new to the Adoration schedule, we welcome you to join us in this opportunity to spend time with Jesus.
We are using an online signup process to rebuild our schedule of committed Adorers. If you were previously on the Adoration schedule, you will need to signup to renew your commitment. If you are returning or new to the Adoration schedule, we welcome you to join us in this opportunity to spend time with Jesus.
For the initial reopening plan, Adoration will commence after the 9:00 AM Mass and end with a simple repose at 1:00 PM from Monday to Friday. Over the next several weeks and months we hope to increase hours of Adoration in the hopes of returning once again from after the 6:45 AM Mass on Monday until Friday evening at 7:00 PM.
Scheduled adorers must agree to an ongoing commitment of their time. Please signup ONLY if you are able to stay for the entire full hour and be in attendance on an ongoing weekly basis. If you are added to the schedule, you will be responsible to find a replacement and/or notify the committed adorers who share your hour if you will be absent.
At this time, for your safety, windows will be opened, chairs will be socially distanced and masks will be required.
Please use the signup below to be added to the Adoration Schedule. While everyone is welcome to come and pray, each hour needs 3 committed Adorers to sign up.
Scheduled adorers must agree to an ongoing commitment of their time. Please signup ONLY if you are able to stay for the entire full hour and be in attendance on an ongoing weekly basis. If you are added to the schedule, you will be responsible to find a replacement and/or notify the committed adorers who share your hour if you will be absent.
At this time, for your safety, windows will be opened, chairs will be socially distanced and masks will be required.
Please use the signup below to be added to the Adoration Schedule. While everyone is welcome to come and pray, each hour needs 3 committed Adorers to sign up.
If you would like to commit to a time that is not currently available or you have any questions, please reply to this email or contact the rectory at 914-723-0276.
In this Edition:
- Catechetical Sunday is Sunday, September 19th
- St. Elizabeth Seton House of Prayer and Evangelization Ministries
- A letter from Cardinal Timothy Dolan
- CYO Registration is now OPEN
- Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral - RSVP by September 24th
- Public Square Rosary Rally, Saturday, October 16th
- Archways Fall 2021 Edition
- 40 Days for Life: September 22nd - October 31st
- The Never Forget 9/11 Mobile Exhibit, September 29th & 30th
- Beginning Experience: October 15th-17th
WORD ON FIRE | ENGAGE
The Last and Servant of All
War and division are the consequences of sin. Our pride, envy, greed, and lust all try to dominate us for control. Disorder runs deep and it can be tempting to despair.
BUT the Good News is that God still has a plan for our lives and he sent Christ to provide us with his body as spiritual food and to show us the path forward through humility (not pride) that diffuses and disarms our self-centered egos. "The fruits of righteousness is sown in peace," St. Paul says, "for those who cultivate peace."
Watch this short video below from Sr. Josephine Garrett from our new series Catholicism 101, to hear more on how God calls us to be one in him through prayer and transform our lives:
BUT the Good News is that God still has a plan for our lives and he sent Christ to provide us with his body as spiritual food and to show us the path forward through humility (not pride) that diffuses and disarms our self-centered egos. "The fruits of righteousness is sown in peace," St. Paul says, "for those who cultivate peace."
Watch this short video below from Sr. Josephine Garrett from our new series Catholicism 101, to hear more on how God calls us to be one in him through prayer and transform our lives:
"I felt a sureness of God's love and a conviction that one of the greatest injustices...which one can do to God is to distrust his love.”
Questions for Additional Reflection:
- How would you describe your prayer life? Why, when, and how do you pray
- Pray the “Our Father” slowly. What phrase or phrases stand out for you? Quietly reflect on these phrases, given to us by Jesus himself, and see what God puts on your heart.
MASS SEATING & BAPTISMS
1. Striving to best accommodate all seating preferences at our Masses: the School side of the church has no seating restrictions on distance and masks are optional, most of the Carman Road side offers social distancing and we ask all to wear masks on that side of church, and the Adoration Chapel offers an environment for those who are uncomfortable being in the main body of the church with unmasked individuals, therefore social distance and required masks are in order. Thank you for your understanding.
2. We will continue to have Sunday Mass at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon. Starting 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.
3. The Sacrament of Baptism for Infants and Toddlers is held on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30PM. Up to four families will be accommodated for each scheduled Baptism. Please contact the Rectory for availability and to set up an appointment.
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
III Colin McGovern & Andrea Devas
III Nicholas Villard & Tara Shanley
III Scott Valdovinos and Gabrielle Rusciano
Catechetical Sunday, September 19, 2021
Today is Catechetical Sunday, today we will join Catholic parishes across the country in celebrating Catechetical Sunday. Currently, more than half a million catechists serve in 19,000 catholic parishes, missions, and schools across the country. The work of these catechists, most of whom volunteer their time-is vital to the life of the Church. This celebration gives us a chance to recognize the importance of those who share faith with so many in our parish.
This year’s Catechetical Sunday theme is “Say The Word & My Soul Shall Be Healed." We would like to invite all the parishioners to the 9:00 AM Mass on Catechetical Sunday, September 19th, when the Catechists will be commissioned to honor and give thanks to our Catechists.
Immediately following the mass will be our “Meet the Teacher” Meeting in the auditorium of the school. We hope you can take a few minutes to stop by and pick up the curriculum, see the book your child will be using for the year, have some coffee and meet new or re-acquaint yourself with old friends
St. Elizabeth Seton House of Prayer and Evangelization Ministries
Re-membered
The House of Prayer begins its 47th year with a new community of Sisters. Sr. Nancy Kellar, SC, one of the founding members in 1975, continues refreshed and energized with new members and vision. She is joined by two sisters, Sr. Ana Chira Richardson and Sr. Marguerite Marie Waghorn whose congregation is called The Disciples of the Lord Jesus. They are a Franciscan charismatic Congregation from Amarillo, Texas.
Together, we all share the charism for Prayer, Praise and Evangelization.
Re-Gather Regularly
Charismatic Prayer Meeting:
Tuesdays 7:30-9:00PM at House of Prayer Chapel
Mid-Week Day of Prayer:
Thursdays 9:00AM-1:00PM
9:00AM in IHM Church for Mass
10:00AM in House of Prayer Chapel for Charismatic Shared Prayer
and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturdays of Renewal:
Saturday, October 2nd - 9:00AM-5:00PM
Rekindle The Fire of the Holy Spirit
9:15AM - Morning prayer
10:00AM - Expecting More of the Holy Spirit
Sr. Nancy Kellar
11:30AM - Eucharistic Celebration
2:00PM - Claiming The Gift of the Holy Spirit
Fr. Bill Cosgrove
4:00pm Prayer For Baptism of the Holy Spirit
September 19, 2021
Month of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Year of St. Joseph
Dear friends in the Lord:
Among the many letters I receive from parishioners, none delight me more than when I read how much the faithful love their priests. And as you know, almost all of them were educated and formed at St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, which celebrates its 125th anniversary this year.
Our seminarians are not only the future shepherds of our flock, but they will also be spiritual guides and leaders in our wider communities. We must be sure that they are as well prepared as possible to serve the Church in New York. And for the last century and a quarter, Dunwoodie has been that place of formation. Thousands of holy, dedicated and faithful priests have been ordained over these years. It is nationally renowned, held in the highest regard by bishops from around the country. Each year, other dioceses and religious orders send their candidates to our priestly formation program.
As I write to you today, and express my gratitude for last year's contribution of $221,733.85. I ask you to consider in your own prayer,. a sacrificial gift to the Annual Seminary Appeal. It will be collected on the weekend of September 26, 2021. Your support will provide tuition, room and board, academic training and spiritual formation for our archdiocesan seminarians and the others who are studying there and help prepare these young men to become great priests who will inspire future letters of admiration.
The priesthood is a life of sacrifice and service. As you know, we do not have as many men making the commitment to serve as priests as we did years ago, and I am so grateful to those who accept the Lord's call. i ask you to pray for priestly vocations, and help me in providing for our seminarians who will hand on the life and traditions of the Church one day. To learn more, visit www.dunwoodie.edu.
With prayerful best wishes and gratitude to you and your families, I am,
Faithfully in Christ,
+Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York
Registration for the 2021-22 CYO Basketball season is open on our website, IHMBASKETBALL.ORG. CYO Basketball is open to all boys and girls that are registered parishioners or IHM School students in grades 3-8. Practices will begin the first week of October. You will be contacted by your coach after registration regarding practice times. If you have any questions regarding CYO Basketball please contact Greg Doyle at thedoyle6@gmail.com
You are invited to the 44th Annual Columbus Day Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral on Monday, October 11 at 9:30 A.M.
Admission is free, but tickets are required to enter the Cathedral until 9:15 AM.
If you would like to reserve your free tickets, please visit the Eventbrite here. The last day to request tickets is Monday, September 24. If you have any questions, please contact the Special Events office here. Hope to see you there!
If you would like to reserve your free tickets, please visit the Eventbrite here. The last day to request tickets is Monday, September 24. If you have any questions, please contact the Special Events office here. Hope to see you there!
PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY
You are invited to the 2021 PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY on Saturday, October 16th at 12:00 noon. Will take place in the North Parking lot of IHM Church in Scarsdale by the Grotto of Our Lady. 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 October 13th, the day the sun danced at Fatima Portugal. Please make an effort to attend. The Rosary Rally Captain is Carol McAvoy 914-725-3215, (cell) 914-491-8044. Please bring your lawn chairs and be there on time.
- The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Monday, September 20th at 7:30PM.
- The Centering Prayer Group will resume weekly Wednesday meetings on Wednesday, September 29th. The group meets every Wednesday in the Church from 1-2PM. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, contact Elise Kuhn at 914-725-4728.
- High School of Religion: The IHM High School of Religion (HSOR) will hold a Welcome Back Night on Wednesday, September 29th from 7:30-8:30PM in the Lower Church. We invite all high school students to come and see the HSOR is "A night out in the middle of the week!" Some of our activities are: prayers and pizza, scavenger hunt, annual Christmas Party, faith on film & more!
- 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 10:30AM Mass.
- IHM Religious Education Program 2021-2022 Registration: 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.
- The College Evenings: Please contact the group's Coordinator, Daniella Ashman, or the Co-Coordinator, David Pereira for more information (ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org). CLICK HERE to sign up for the email list.
- 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 or Theresa Vaccaro Nicholson through ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org.
Dear friend,
The Fall 2021 edition of Archways, the quarterly magazine of the Archdiocese of New York, is now available online. To view or download, click here.In this time of uncertainty, of viral variants and catastrophic weather events, we may begin to wonder: Will life ever be “normal” again? When can we get back to our routines? Is there anything we can depend on?
At the heart of this issue of Archways is a reminder that we can depend on some things beyond a shadow of a doubt: the infinite love and mercy of Our Lord, the wisdom and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and the spiritual protection and intercession of our Blessed Mother.
Yes, our planet is in trouble, and it’s our job – as St. Francis of Assisi taught centuries ago – to nurse her back to health as best we can. It’s also our duty, as Jesus tells us, to aid the poor, the hungry and the displaced. At the end of the day, though, when we may be exhausted or filled with doubt, Jesus is waiting to hear our prayers and calm our fears. He and His Church offer us a way forward toward the light.
The feature stories in this issue touch on ways that Catholics can help our earth, our loved ones, our communities – and ourselves – back from uncertainty and into hope and love. “Our Parish, Our Planet” describes how parish ministries aligned to Laudato si’, Pope Francis’s encyclical on the care of our common home, are spreading the word and working toward solutions to the world’s environmental crisis. “Joined in Spirit” celebrates the many blessings of the beautiful sacrament of matrimony and how its grace nourishes couples and the community. And “Homecoming,” our cover story, invites readers to share the joy of Catholics who have returned to in-person Mass, re-establishing their connection with Christ and their neighbors.
In this issue, you’ll also read about:
- St. Joseph’s Seminary and College, one of the architectural and spiritual gems of the archdiocese, now celebrating its 125th anniversary
- Promising new efforts to bring young adult Catholics back to the Church
- The trend toward acknowledging St. Joseph as our best model of Catholic manhood
- Updates from our Catholic Schools and from ArchCare, the senior and health-care ministry of the Archdiocese of New York
- Expert answers to questions about Church history and doctrine
I hope you will find valuable information and inspiration in the Fall 2021 edition, and that you will look forward to our next issue, Winter 2021-22, due out at the beginning of December. Also, check out the new Archways website at archwaysmag.org!
Yours in Christ,
Michael S. Cain
Managing Editor, Archways
THE SOURCE WITH THE SISTERS OF LIFE
Holy Hour with Music
Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00PM
St. Paul's Church
602 McLean Avenue
Yonkers, NY
Confessions available
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.
HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES
We would love some new volunteers and can guarantee that it will make you feel better! We shop and cook in our homes 1-2 times a month and deliver our items. HOPE is a soup kitchen and food pantry (among other things) visit them online: www.hope community services.org in New Rochelle. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, call Lynne Richy @ 914-772-8348. We would love to have you!
40 Days for Life:
September 22 through October 31, 2021
Want to be part of saving lives? All it takes is your prayers and presence. 40 Days for Life is a life-saving prayer campaign that will be held September 22 - October 31. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful initiative consisting of 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and educational outreach with the goal of protecting mothers and their children from abortion. More than 18,000 children have been saved from abortion during 40 Days for Life campaigns. To learn more, visit: www.40daysforlife.com
For information about participating in the 40 Days for Life campaigns in the Archdiocese, please contact the following leader - White Plains: Lucy; (914) 776-4135, 40DFL.WP@gmail.com
Immaculate Heart of Mary will also partner with 40 Days For Life Campaign through our IHM Respect Life Committee and Annual Life Chain.
THE NEVER FORGET 9/11 MOBILE MUSEUM
The Eastchester Rotary Club in conjunction with the 9/11 Education Foundation, (the Foley Family foundation), is bringing to Eastchester The NEVER FORGET 9/11 Mobile Museum. The community may visit the Museum at Lake Isle Club September 29th & 30th from 9:00AM-4:00PM with the morning reserved for students. Click here to learn more about the Exhibit.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
Beginning Experience of the Hudson Valley is inviting men and women of all ages who have suffered the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation to an overnight weekend in-person retreat held at St. Lawrence Retreat Center in Beacon NY from October 15-17, 2021. CLICK HERE to access their website for more information or to register call Kate at 914-850-5107 or Phyllis at 914-261-5812.
There are also resources available through the ADNY Family Life Office:
CLICK HERE to access the general Family Life Office website.
CLICK HERE to access the general Family Life Office website.
CLICK HERE for Bereavement resources and Support Groups.
CLICK HERE for Separated and Divorced Ministry resources.
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
"You are called to stand up for life! To respect
and defend the mystery of life always and everywhere, including the lives of
unborn babies, giving real help and encouragement to mothers in difficult situations.
You are called to work and pray against abortion.”
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, September 18/19, 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, September 19, 2021
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30PM - Evelyn Lacalamita
7:30AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00AM - Christopher J. Murphy
10:30AM -Maria & Francisco Pulice & Family
12:00PM - The di Targiani & Conforti Families (living & deceased)
10:30AM -Maria & Francisco Pulice & Family
12:00PM - The di Targiani & Conforti Families (living & deceased)
MONDAY, September 20, 2021
St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, St. Paul Chong Ha-sang
6:45AM - Thomas Reynolds, Sr.
9:00AM - Gene & Bella Panessa
TUESDAY, September 21, 2021
St. Matthew
6:45AM - Anna Cotto
9:00AM - Matthew Chiaverini
WEDNESDAY, September 22, 2021
6:45AM - Virginia Barbara
9:00AM - Brian Lilly, Jr.
THURSDAY, September 23, 2021
St. Pius of Pietreicina
6:45AM - Ralph Della Cava, Sr.
9:00AM - Jean Savoye
FRIDAY, September 24, 2021
6:45AM - Joann Murphy
9:00AM - Dolores Short
SATURDAY, September 25, 2021
8:30AM - Madeline Adimari & Joyce Adimari Brandy
5:30PM - Joseph & Mary Mucci
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Fr. Thomas Lynch
Fr. Patrick Curley
Sr. Danielle Baran
Louis Ranucci
Jason Bergen
Cecilia Gayanelo
Carmelita Zarola
Christopher Kesicke
Gerald Fiorino
Barbara Grossberg
Marie Donnat
Thomas Cori
Suzie Irwin
Gina Cocciolillo
Rose Kelly
Rose Kelly
For all those suffering with the Virus
The Deceased of Our Parish
Maria Palmiero
Kyle John Barry
Martin Rolland
Josephine Caffrey
Giuseppe Lucciola
All Victims of the Virus
All Victims of the Virus
- As part of 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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