"If we love one another, God remains in us and his love is brought
to perfection in us.
My dear friends,
I look forward to standing with you this Sunday at our Life Chain (1-2pm).
Do consider participating in the following:
October's Respect Life Month
-Praying for Life
Thursday, October 7th Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary (Masses at 6:45am and 9am)
Saturday, October 9th @ 7am, Mass for Life
Saturday, October 16th @ 12 noon, Rosary Rally
Thursday eve TBD, Mass for Parents who have lost a Child
Saturday, October 9th @ 7am, Mass for Life
Saturday, October 16th @ 12 noon, Rosary Rally
Thursday eve TBD, Mass for Parents who have lost a Child
-Learning about Life
Evening presentation TBD on Catholic Social Teaching - the Dignity of Human Life
-Giving for Life
Entire Month of the Baby Shower collection at the Christ the King Altar: clothing, diapers and formula for babies to 1 years old
Sunday, October 24th from 9am to 3pm, Blood Drive at IHM Lower Church
Sunday, October 24th from 9am to 3pm, Blood Drive at IHM Lower Church
-Witnessing for Life
Sunday, October 3rd from 1-2pm at the IHM Life Chain
Saturday, October 9th @ approximately 8am (after the 7am Mass) Prayerful Vigil at Planned Parenthood in White Plains
All month long through the 40 Days for Life Vigil from 7am to 7pm at Planned Parenthood in White Plains
Pope Francis is always reminding us Catholics that we are a Church on Mission. Witnessing to our Faith and bringing others to the Love and Mercy of Jesus through the Church is essential to this sacred Commission by Jesus.
Saturday, October 9th @ approximately 8am (after the 7am Mass) Prayerful Vigil at Planned Parenthood in White Plains
All month long through the 40 Days for Life Vigil from 7am to 7pm at Planned Parenthood in White Plains
Pope Francis is always reminding us Catholics that we are a Church on Mission. Witnessing to our Faith and bringing others to the Love and Mercy of Jesus through the Church is essential to this sacred Commission by Jesus.
This Tuesday evening, October 5th at 7:30, will be a significant return for our parish as we offer an Information Session on the Rite of Christian Initiation, the process by which people join the Catholic Church or by which adult Catholics come to complete their Sacramental Initiation into our Spiritual Life. Please see the flier immediately below for more information.
Allow me to express a tremendous word of gratitude to Michael Farrell! Ever since Sr. Pauline Cinguini, SC, died over 5 years years ago, Mike has been the interim Coordinator for the RCIA Process at our parish, ably assisted by Lynne White, awaiting the Pastor to appoint a successor.
Mike and Lynne's enthusiasm and commitment to this process of grace is passionate. Over the summer Mike has been assisting me with the transition to our newly appointed Coordinators of RCIA for IHM, Ray and Brenda Mechmann, who have generously accepted my invitation to lead this important ministry in our parish!
Fresh from an Archdiocesan training day and Introduction to the Catechumenate last month, Ray and Brenda will be assisted in this parish endeavor by our seminarian, Vincent Castaldi, who helped run the RCIA at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., during the 2020-21 academic year. We are grateful to God for his providential presence this year at IHM.
Please pray for our RCIA team and for those whom the Lord Jesus is inviting into deeper conversion at this time!
Have a blessed Sunday!
RCIA INFORMATION SESSION AT IHM
Find out more about BECOMING CATHOLIC on
Tuesday, October 5th at 7:30PM in the School Library.
"Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Go, therefore,* and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20)
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process of initiation into the Catholic Community of Faith for persons who are experiencing a conversion in their lives and seeking either Christian baptism in the Catholic Church or full Communion with the Catholic tradition of Eucharist and Confirmation.
It is a process which includes the study of the Word of God, Catholic teaching, the acceptance of Christian values and morality, the development and deepening of a life of prayer and action with the support and involvement of the local parish community. RCIA is a process of conversion, designed to meet the unique and individual needs of the participants.
Who is RCIA for?
- Non-Catholics who want to find out more about the Catholic Faith
- Those who want to join the Catholic Church through Baptism, or Profession of Faith
- Those who were baptized Catholic as infants but never received religious education, Confirmation, or First Eucharist.
In this Edition:
- The IHM Annual Life Chain is October 3rd
- St. Elizabeth Seton House of Prayer and Evangelization Ministries: Seven Weeks - Life in the Spirits Seminars Begins on October 5th
- Congratulations to the couples from our parish that celebrated their special anniversaries during 2020 & 2021. The listed couples were honored on September 26th at the 10:30AM Mass.
- Blessing of the Animals at IHM, Monday, October 4th
- October is Respect Life Month - Donations Needed
- Scarsdale Troop 2 Boy Scouts: Attention 5th-8th Grade Boys
- Our Lady of the Rosary, Thursday, October 7th
- Blood Drive at IHM - Sunday, October 24th
- Public Square Rosary Rally, Saturday, October 16th
- 40 Days for Life is ongoing through October 31st
- Beginning Experience: October 15th-17th
IHM Annual Life Chain: October 3rd
Respect Life Sunday, on October 3rd, kicks off Respect Life Month, a time to pray for the protection of all human life. You can join one of the Life Chains, a peaceful and prayerful public witness for an end to abortion that offers a message of mercy and healing for those suffering as a result of abortion. Or you can participate in Rosary Coast to Coast, a movement to unite the nation in praying the Holy Rosary for healing of our country and a return to holiness. Information on Rosary Coast to Coast, www.rosarycoasttocoast.com
October 3, 1:00PM-2:00PM (immediately following the 12:00PM Mass)
We will gather in the South Parking Lot for standardized sign distribution and then take our places silently, prayerfully and socially distanced.
Please tell your friends and family about this unique opportunity to be a part of IHM’s growing annual public Pro-Life proclamation.
St. Elizabeth Seton House of Prayer and Evangelization Ministries
Re-membered
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.
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
Respond:
Seven Weeks - Life in the Spirits Seminars: A short course designed to lead to a new expectancy and experience of the Holy Spirit
Tuesdays, October 5th through November 16th at 7:30PM
and repeated on
Thursdays, October 7th through November 18th at 11:00AM
WORD ON FIRE | ENGAGE
No Longer Two But One Flesh
Many of Jesus' teachings were challenging to his followers.
When asked about divorce and why Moses would allow for this reality, Jesus seemingly evades the question, but his actually pointing back to the beginning of Genesis to how God created marriage to be:
"...from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother
and be joined to his wife,
and the two shall become one flesh.
So they are no longer two but one flesh.
Therefore what God has joined together,
no human being must separate."
Explore this dimension of marriage as a sign of God's unbreakable love in this clip from Bishop Barron's series The Sacraments:
When asked about divorce and why Moses would allow for this reality, Jesus seemingly evades the question, but his actually pointing back to the beginning of Genesis to how God created marriage to be:
"...from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother
and be joined to his wife,
and the two shall become one flesh.
So they are no longer two but one flesh.
Therefore what God has joined together,
no human being must separate."
Explore this dimension of marriage as a sign of God's unbreakable love in this clip from Bishop Barron's series The Sacraments:
“The grace of Christian marriage is a fruit of Christ's cross, the source of all Christian life.”
Questions for Additional Reflection:
- How is our culture struggling to define marriage and the purpose of sexuality?
- Christ is after the transformation of the human heart. Why?
- According to the Bishop Barron video, why are Marriage and Holy Orders connected as sacraments?
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.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to the following couples in our parish who celebrated special anniversaries during 2020 and 2021
at the 10:30AM Mass on Sunday, September 26, 2021.
60th Anniversary:
Giovanni & Antonietta Altobello
Michael & Barbara Fasciglione
Morris & Irene Giannotto
50th Anniversary:
Michael & Marie Amoroso
Thomas & Marion Farrell
Victor & Mary Ghiozzi
Gerardo & Maria Cristina Giordano
David & Susan Seal
John & Mary Wasacz
40th Anniversary:
Richard & Catherine Crean
Frank & Annemarie DiCola
25th Anniversary:
John & Laura Covais
Thomas & Bernadette Huvane
Shawn & Gabrielle Lese
Todd & Mary Ann Magliato
Ann & Gaetano Scappaticci
Anthony & Sebastiana Tagliamonte
10th Anniversary:
Vlad Babii & Ecaterina Moisa-Babii
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS AT IHM
FEAST DAY OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
MONDAY , OCTOBER 4th, 3:00PM & 3:15PM
If you would like any animal blessed, please come to the School (North) Parking Lot on Monday, October 4th from 3:00PM and again at 3:15PM by the Statue of the Blessed Mother.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION REOPEN!
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 have re-opened 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, we would ask that 1 person take responsibility for covering a specific hour (or for arranging a substitute). The preference is that each hour have 3 committed Adorers sign up to allow for sufficient coverage over time.
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, we would ask that 1 person take responsibility for covering a specific hour (or for arranging a substitute). The preference is that each hour have 3 committed Adorers sign up to allow for sufficient coverage over time.
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.
We congratulate the following children who were baptized in the month of September 2021. We also extend congratulations to their families!
Antonio Augusto Afonso
James Louis Amoroso
Lucia Jasmine Ataebi
Jack Owen Berger
Ava Lynn DiNardo
Savannah Hu Ghiozzi
Andrea Victoria Castillo Madrid
Benjamin Enrique Castillo Madrid
Jaxson Maverick Santiago
Mattteo Monte Vilanova
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH
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A bassinette will be set up in front of The Christ The King Altar and will be there for the entire month of October.
Baby items needed: receiving blankets, undershirts and stretchies (6-18 months), diapers, disposable (newborn and next size up) clothing (6 – 18 months), baby wipes, formula. Please, no large items or furniture.
Please call Johanne Grogan at (914) 472-0316, or Jeanne Scarcella at (914) 723-3744 for additional information. All items will be donated to Sisters of Life.
Scarsdale Troop 2 Boy Scouts:
Attention 5th through 8th Grade Boys Interested in Outdoor Adventure!
Are canoeing, hiking, white water rafting
and first aid skills in your future?
To begin begin your adventure join the Immaculate Heart of Mary Troop 2 on Thursday nights at 7:3oPM in the IHM Lower Church.
For more information, email info@troop2scarsdale.org or visit www.facebook.com/Troop-2-Scarsdale
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY -
Thursday, October 7th
October is the "Month of the Rosary," a time when we are called to especially focus on this beautiful devotion given to us through Mary to St. Dominic in the 13th century, and gifted to the entire Church!
The Rosary "slows us down" and helps us to contemplate the mysteries of Christ's life alongside his Blessed Mother. "The greatest of mystics and scholars have lost themselves in the depths of the mysteries presented by these scenes of the incarnation, death, and resurrection of the Redeemer," wrote Sister Mary Jean Dorcy.
If it's been 5 minutes or 5 years since you last prayed the Rosary, let this month be a time of returning to this beautiful devotion. In all our distractions, our exhaustion, and our trials, Mary will be with us, "now and at the hour of our death."
The Rosary "slows us down" and helps us to contemplate the mysteries of Christ's life alongside his Blessed Mother. "The greatest of mystics and scholars have lost themselves in the depths of the mysteries presented by these scenes of the incarnation, death, and resurrection of the Redeemer," wrote Sister Mary Jean Dorcy.
If it's been 5 minutes or 5 years since you last prayed the Rosary, let this month be a time of returning to this beautiful devotion. In all our distractions, our exhaustion, and our trials, Mary will be with us, "now and at the hour of our death."
"Put on the armor of God"
The Rosary with Bishop Robert Barron
Watch this overview of the Rosary from Bishop Barron and pray along with all the mysteries at https://www.wordonfire.org/rosary/
BLOOD DRIVE AT IHM
SAVE THE DATE!
The Hudson Valley Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, will be conducting a Blood Drive at Immaculate Heart of Mary on Sunday, October 24th between 9:00AM-3:00PM in the Lower Church. Please consider donating this precious gift!
Photo ID is required – Appointments are preferred, however, walk-ins welcome if capacity allows. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. More info to follow
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.
- High School of Religion: The IHM High School of Religion (HSOR) meets on Wednesday evenings 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!
- The Centering Prayer Group meets every Wednesday in the Church from 1-2PM. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, contact Elise Kuhn at 914-725-4728.
- The College Evenings: The next gathering will be held on Tuesday, October 12th at 7:30PM in the Dunne room (please enter through the rectory.) We look forward catching up and discussing how to increase youth involvement in the church over pizza! 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
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.
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:
We have linked their various websites for on our IHM Website.
CLICK HERE to view Bereavement resources and Support Groups and for Separated and Divorces Ministry resources.
Hope’s Door seeks to end domestic violence and to empower survivors to achieve safety, independence, and healing from the trauma of abuse. If you or someone you know is affected by dating abuse or domestic violence, call the Hope’s Door bilingual hotline for confidential help at 888-438-8700.
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, and to love. Over 62,500,000 babies have never had that privilege because their mothers chose 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, October 2/3, 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, October 3, 2021
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30PM - Giovanni & Libera Callara
7:30AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00AM - The Foy Family
10:30AM -Guerrino & Jolanda Cefaloni
12:00PM - Filomena & Sandolo Conforti
10:30AM -Guerrino & Jolanda Cefaloni
12:00PM - Filomena & Sandolo Conforti
MONDAY, October 4, 2021
St. Francis of Assisi
6:45AM - Augusta Bertoncin
9:00AM - The Murphy Family & The MacGillivray Families
TUESDAY, October 5, 2021
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos
6:45AM - Anna M. DiNapoli
9:00AM - Imma & John Carrea
WEDNESDAY, October 6, 2021
St. Bruno, Blessed Marie Rose Durocher
6:45AM - Ed Ryan
9:00AM - Gerard Drohan, Sr.
THURSDAY, October 7, 2021
Our Lady of the Rosary
6:45AM - Vanessa Vontoussaint
6:45AM - Vanessa Vontoussaint
9:00AM - Giovanni Mastronardi
FRIDAY, October 8, 2021
6:45AM - James Coonan
9:00AM - Carmela & Donato Vaccaro
SATURDAY, October 9, 2021
St. Denis, St. John Leonardi
8:30AM - The Mulcahy Family
5:30PM - Augustine Trapasso
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
Mary De Mealo
Angela Cerrato
Viola Dieck
For all those suffering with the Virus
The Deceased of Our Parish
Fred Canzone
Ann C. LaCava
Thomas Bavolar
Joseph Vincento
Samuel Nnumolu
John Vanacore
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.
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