"Fill us with your love, O Lord,
and we will sing for joy!"
My dear friends,
On Saturday, October 23rd, the Archdiocese of New York will be hosting a ManUp Conference with guest speakers: Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Mike Piazza and Fr. Donald Calloway. While only Virtual Registration is still open for the conference, I think this gives us a golden opportunity to renew and form a parish men's group for the goals of socializing and good friendship, faith and formation, and growth in virtue and service. Join me this Thursday, October 14th from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the Lower Church for an opportunity to gather over pizza and beer/soda/wine.
It was a blessing to join our IHM Boy Scout Troop for their Court of Honor this past Thursday to see and appreciate the hard work and resilience that make up our Scouts! Congratulations to all who earned merit badges, the Life Rank, Tenderfoot level and those who are new members! I look forward to some upcoming Eagle Scout ceremonies this week and this school year, too!
Isn't it good to see R+ R work progress on the church and rectory? Wood is being painted, problematic mortar is being tended to that will put a stop to areas inside that have been taking on moisture and water for a significant period of time. The slate for roof repairs is still on it's way and the lower church windows are on a three-month custom order. In addition, our Maintenance team of Diosel, Luis and Vilkay, has been very busy tending to a number of deferred repairs that have come due in the church, rectory, school and House of Prayer. While the Rectory is closed for Columbus Day, scaffolding will be put up at the main entrance for the day to address that area.
All next week (October 11-15/16), the southwest entrance to the church (near the stairs for the choir loft) will be blocked so as to make significant repairs and replacement to the wood in the area.
Next Sunday October 17th, let's begin the Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 9:00am Mass and afterwards have Coffee and Donuts outside. Children will be invited to go with some catechists to the lower church after the Opening Prayer to hear Scripture at the children's level and an appropriate explanation. They will rejoin the main body of the church after the Intercessions. It would be good if a couple of parents could also join the group on a rotating basis.
This Tuesday at 7:30pm, our College group will meet in person in the Rectory. Please join us and bring a friend!
Have a blessed Columbus Day Weekend!
In this Edition:
- ManUp New York: Men's Spirituality Conference, October 23rd
- IHM Annual Life Chain Thank You
- RCIA at IHM
- Why Come Back to Mass?: The Church is Our Home
- Knights of Columbus: Leave No Neighbor Behind
- Respect Life Month Special Events
- HOPE Community Soup Kitchen, October 15th
- Public Square Rosary Rally, Saturday, October 16th
- Blood Drive at IHM - Sunday, October 24th
- 40 Days for Life is ongoing through October 31st
- Beginning Experience: October 15th-17th
ManUp New York:
Men's Spirituality Conference
Registration to attend in person is closed at this time.
CLICK HERE if you are interested in attending as a virtual participant. Please be sure to follow the instructions under "Registration."
WORD ON FIRE | ENGAGE
Come, Follow Me
Perhaps we know the story of the rich, young man well, but listen to it with new ears this weekend.
The young man, living well by the commandments, encounters Christ and is challenged to "Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor... then come, follow me."
"Indeed," St. Paul tells us, "the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword" (Heb. 4:12-13). The words of Jesus cut to the heart of this young man, who wants to follow a series of rules and check the boxes instead of participating in a life-giving relationship with Christ.
We don't know if the young man stayed away from Christ for good or if he eventually returned. Jesus allows him to walk away, respecting his freedom. That same open door is available to us. How will we respond?
Get a glimpse of how Catholics view the life lived in Christ and how we live this out in society here in this short clip with Matt Nelson from our newest series, Catholicism 101:
The young man, living well by the commandments, encounters Christ and is challenged to "Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor... then come, follow me."
"Indeed," St. Paul tells us, "the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword" (Heb. 4:12-13). The words of Jesus cut to the heart of this young man, who wants to follow a series of rules and check the boxes instead of participating in a life-giving relationship with Christ.
We don't know if the young man stayed away from Christ for good or if he eventually returned. Jesus allows him to walk away, respecting his freedom. That same open door is available to us. How will we respond?
Get a glimpse of how Catholics view the life lived in Christ and how we live this out in society here in this short clip with Matt Nelson from our newest series, Catholicism 101:
“Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.”
Questions for Additional Reflection:
- What possessions are you overly attached to? What are the things you "can't live without"?
- Do you struggle to truly trust God with your life, career, marriage, etc? Why or why not?
- According to the video, what is the “common good” and how is it prioritized in Catholicism?
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.
2. During the School Year until the Sunday before Memorial Day 2022, the Sunday Mass schedule is as follows: 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.
IHM Annual Life Chain Thank You
Thank you to those who attended the IHM Annual Life Chain on Sunday, October 3rd, Respect Life Sunday, to prayerfully witness in truth and charity to the dignity of vulnerable human life, particularly the unborn. Please submit any photos you may have from the Life Chain to IHMChurch@IHMScarsdale.org.
RCIA AT IHM
"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.
Please gather in the school auditorium after the 12:00 noon Sunday Mass for the discussions and formation.
COLUMBUS DAY
Mass on Columbus Day, Monday, October 11th will be at 8:30AM (please note: there is no 6:45AM Mass.) The Parish Office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
As our nation celebrates Columbus Day. As we honor him for discovering America, we also in turn honor all those of Italian ancestry who over the years have come to America to make it their home. They have made so many great contributions to the growth of our nation, society and the church in the United States. We salute them all on this special day!
Cardinal Dolan will celebrate the 44th Annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Monday, October 11th at 9:30AM. Admission is free. Tickets will be required to enter the cathedral until 9:15AM. Please email SpecialEvents@archny.org for more information.
St. Elizabeth Seton House of Prayer and Evangelization Ministries
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 through November 16th at 7:30PM
and repeated on
Thursdays through November 18th at 11:00AM
Whether you've already started coming back to Mass or not,
we hope these reasons will inspire you and your friends and family.
The Church is Our Home
Why should you come back to Mass? Because the Church is your home!
The Church is Christ's mystical body here on earth. While made up of fallen human persons, we are called to be a community that worships together, knows one another, and is present to the needs of our poor. Countries and cultures can ebb and flow, but the Church that Christ established is our anchor in this world.
Listen to this message from Joe Zambon, a musician, father, and Fellow at the Word on Fire Institute. on why the Mass is so important and why the Church is your home:
“Like Jesus, do not be afraid to ‘cross’ your city, to go to those who are most forgotten, to those who are hidden behind the branches of shame, of fear, of loneliness, to tell them: ‘God remembers you!’”
Knights of Columbus:
Leave No Neighbor Behind
In 1882, Blessed Fr. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus to be a pillar of strength to poor Catholic families. Here are some recent examples of local Knights carrying out Fr. McGivney’s vision of charity and unity right here in Westchester County in response to Hurricane Ida,
- “Boots-on-the-ground” volunteer teams to provide food, clothes and gift cards to local families displaced by flooding.
- Truckloads of food and clothing donations from all over New York State to emergency distribution centers at local churches.
- Generous financial contributions to help rebuild homes damaged by flooding.
Catholic men ages 18+ are urged to consider becoming Knights to similarly help their parishes and communities, as well as to protect their families via the top-rated Knights of Columbus fraternal benefits program. Don’t have time to attend regular meetings at a local council? No problem! Busy Catholic family men and professionals can join online at kofc.org/JoinUs
Contact Bob Maffucci at 917-319-5525 or robert.maffucci@kofc.org for a special promo code that will provide one full year of FREE online membership. Bob can also assist those men interested in traditional membership with a local Knights of Columbus council.
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH
- Praying for Life:
- Saturday, October 16th @ 12 noon, Rosary Rally
- TBD November Mass for Parents who have lost a Child
- Learning about Life:
- TBD presentation on Catholic Social Teaching highlighting the Dignity of Human Life
- Giving for Life:
- Entire Month - Baby Shower collection via a bassinette set up in front of The Christ The King Altar. 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.
- Sunday, October 24th from 9am to 3pm, Blood Drive at IHM Lower Church
- Witnessing for Life:
- All month long through the 40 Days for Life Vigil from 7am to 7pm at Planned Parenthood in White Plains
HOPE COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN
- Thank you for your continuous support of the Hope Soup Kitchen, if you would prefer to make a monetary donation to the The HOPE Soup Kitchen you can donate on their website (hopecommunityservices.org) or you can mail a check to HOPE Community Services, 50 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801 (be sure to mention IHM parish if you do this).
- THE NEXT HOPE SOUP KITCHEN Drop off: FRIDAY, October 15th by 11:00AM.
- Contact: Lynne Richy at (914) 772-8348 to sign up or ask questions.
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.
St. Joseph's Seminary held a public lecture with Dr. Scott Hahn on Friday, October 1st. The topic was "St. Joseph & the Eucharist." Our Pastor, Msgr. Sweeney, our Seminarian, Vincent Castaldi, and a handful of other parishioners were in attendance. See photos below.
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
BLOOD DRIVE AT IHM
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.
To schedule an appointment, visit nybc.org/drive and enter the sponsor code #07928.
- 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.
- High School of Religion: The IHM High School of Religion (HSOR) meets, pending weather, outside at the Blessed Mother Statue on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30PM. 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!
- 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 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.
- 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. You will be contacted by your coach after registration regarding practice times. For more information on the timing of this year's CYO basketball season, please contact Greg Doyle at thedoyle6@gmail.com
- All Soul's Day: Tuesday, November 2nd is All Soul’s Day. It is a day when we pray for all our beloved dead. If you wish to have your loved ones remembered at all the Masses on All Soul’s Day and throughout the month of November, please use the envelope provided in your envelope packets. Additional envelopes available at the exits of the church
- Parish Council: The next Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 18th at 7:00PM in the lower church. Please note that moving forward, the Parish Council Meetings will be held at 7:00PM.
- 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
October 2021: RESPECT LIFE MONTH
St. Joseph, defender of life, pray for us! How will you defend life this month? For ways to get involved go to www.lifeofficenyc.org. For healing after abortion call 866-575-0075 or email sistersoflife.org
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 9/10, 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 10, 2021
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30PM - Augustine Trapasso
7:30AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00AM - AnnRose & Joe Saccomano
10:30AM - Sarah Caro
12:00PM - Ralph Michilli
10:30AM - Sarah Caro
12:00PM - Ralph Michilli
MONDAY, October 11, 2021
St. John XXIII, Pope
Columbus Day
8:30AM - Lawrence Holten
TUESDAY, October 12, 2021
6:45AM - Catherine L. Nigro
9:00AM - John Joseph O’Brien
WEDNESDAY, October 13, 2021
6:45AM - Joan Racioppo (102 Birthday in Heaven)
9:00AM - Steven Jerome Johnson
THURSDAY, October 14, 2021
St. Callistus I
6:45AM - Jack Lundin
6:45AM - Jack Lundin
9:00AM - Arthur Feld (1year Anniversary)
FRIDAY, October 15, 2021
St. Teresa of Jesus
6:45AM - James Coonan
9:00AM - Carmela & Donato Vaccaro
SATURDAY, October 16, 2021
St. Hedwig, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
8:30AM - Rosina Scaccia
5:30PM - David Page
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
Phil Pinto, Jr.
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
Pearl Nag
Fr. Kazimierz A. Kowalski
Fr. Owen Lafferty
Pearl Nag
Mary Meschi
All Victims of the Virus
Fr. Owen Lafferty
Pearl Nag
Mary Meschi
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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