Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
My dear friends,
What a powerful act of intercessory prayer took place throughout the whole world on Friday! In union with Pope Francis, all the Bishops and the Church, we knocked on Blessed Mary's door for peace in our world, especially in Ukraine, as Russia and Ukraine were consecrated to her Immaculate Heart. Thank you to all in our parish who were present, who joined us on livestream and those who joined in the communion of prayer on their own.
It is time to bring in a full complement of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (often referred to as Eucharistic Ministers or EM's) to assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at Masses and to bring Holy Communion to the sick and homebound. If you are interested in serving and for further information, please contact the Rectory (ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org or 914-723-0276).
While the Church prays for all those preparing for the Easter Sacraments of Initiation, I would like to thank our Rite (now Order) of Christian Initiation of Adult team, Ray and Brenda Mechmann with Vincent Castaldi for all they are doing as this important ministry returned after the pandemic. To those men and women who are in the process of this wonderful conversion of grace, know of IHM's prayerful support. And to the generous assistance of Mike Farrell and his years of experience, thank you. Sunday at the 12 noon Mass we will have a Rite of Welcome for Christopher Plummer - Congratulations to you and your family on this important step to the Eucharist and Confirmation!
When the Boy Scouts returned to in person meetings in the lower church last Fall, what I witnessed impressed me - their esprit de corps, the way they set up and depart from an area as if they were never there, the involvement of the parents and former Scout Masters, and the dedication with which they learn our Catholic faith to receive the Ad Altare Dei certification. We celebrate Scout Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass this weekend and look forward to their Court of Honor and breakfast following in the lower church!
A number of things to be aware:
- look out for Parish Council Election information in the coming weeks.
- Tuesdays we are blessed with both a Gospel Discussion on Luke with Tom and Rosemary Roche (7:30-9pm lower church) and another session of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola (First Week) with Vincent Castaldi (8-9pm church library, please RSVP to rectory).
- IHM will receive a Pilgrim Icon of St. Joseph from the Knights of Columbus, blessed by Pope Francis, for a month of prayer in our parish.
- Adoration is still 9:30-1pm Monday through Friday and Monday evenings from 8-9pm. This Thursday, due to a clergy Lenten afternoon of Recollection, Adoration March 31st will conclude at 12 noon.
- Monday of Holy Week (April 11th) will be Reconciliation Monday for the dioceses of New York, Brooklyn and Rockville Centre (Long Island). Confessions will be offered at IHM from 2-4pm and 6-9pm.
- I hope everyone received their Easter schedule and envelopes! There are no return envelopes due to the paper shortage...
- As their Lenten service project, our IHM College group will be making Easter Baskets for children with developmental delays. Each local home has 12 residents. Donations will be happily received at the 2 marked collection boxes at the candle shrines (our usual Social Ministries donation receptacles) until this Wednesday.
To our CYO teams who complete their "regular" season in post pandemic times this weekend - congratulations! Thank you to Greg Doyle for all of his coordination and to our coaches and assistants for their generous dedication. To those teams who will make the playoffs - all the best!
A blessed Sunday of Lent to you!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!
SPECIAL WESHARE COLLECTION
FOR THE CHURCH IN UKRAINE
We are taking up a special collection at IHM for Emergency Aide to the Church in Ukraine. May our prayers together with this charitable collection help in the cause for peace and justice. May it bring needed consolation to those suffering and in poverty before the eyes of the world.
Our Lady, Queen of Peace, Pray for Us!
In this Edition:
- Lent: Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving to prepare for Easter
- Scout Sunday is TODAY, Sunday March 27th
- Prayerful Sessions on Saint Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises focusing on the First Week, Tuesday, March 29th
- Public Square Rosary Rally Thank You
- Easter Flower WeShare and Memorial Envelopes are available for donations for our Easter Flowers
- The Catholic Relief Services Second Collection is this weekend
- Bible Discussion Group on the Gospel of Luke - Tuesdays at 7:30PM in the lower church
- Pro-Life Corner: 40 Days for Life
- Walking with Christ: A Desert Pilgrimage for those in a Season of Infertility, Thursday Evenings, March 10th - April 7th
- Midnight Run Rolls On!
- Save 1 Feed 1: New York Blood Center
- New York Catholic Youth Day - "Return 180" - Saturday, April 23rd at St. Joseph's Seminary
- Save the Date: Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass - Sunday, June 5th
Lent: Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving
to prepare for Easter
1. Prayerful Devotions in Lent:
- Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays 8:00-8:45pm, Saturdays after the 8:30am Mass and from 4:00-5:00pm, and by appointment. First Saturdays from 8-8:25am.
- Stations of the Cross: Fridays of Lent at 7:00pm
- Adoration: Monday – Friday 9:30am-1:00pm in the Marian Chapel. Monday evenings from 8:00pm-9:00pm church.
- Holy Mass: Sundays: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 12noon and Saturday Vigil at 5:30pm; Daily Monday-Friday 6:45am and 9:00am, Saturdays and holidays 8:30am.
- Easter Duty: The time for fulfilling Confession & Receiving Holy Communion extends from March 6 - First Sunday of Lent, to June 6 - Pentecost Sunday
2. Lenten Fast and Abstinence:
- During the Season of Lent, the Church urges all the Faithful to reflect a spirit in penance in their daily life through performing acts of fast and abstinence
- ABSTINENCE forbids the eating meat or poultry. Those who have reached the age of 14 or older are obliged to abstain on all Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday.
- FASTING binds all the faithful from the age of 18 until 59 (inclusive) to limit oneself to one full meal and avoid food between meals. Light sustenance may be taken on two other occasions during the day. GOOD FRIDAY is a day of Fast and Abstinence.
- All Fridays of the year are designated as days of penance during which we are encouraged to practice self-denial out of gratitude for the suffering and death Jesus accepted for us.
3. Almsgiving: Reach Out In Charity – The third part of the Lenten formula is almsgiving. It’s about more than throwing a few extra dollars in the collection plate; it’s about reaching out to others and helping them without question as a way of sharing the experience of God’s unconditional love. Some examples to consider may be:
- IHM College Group Easter Basket Collection for Children with Developmental Delays
- HOPE COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN
- 40 DAYS FOR LIFE
- MIDNIGHT RUN
- IHM SCHOOL SUPPORT
- CATECHIST/VOLUNTEER IN THE IHM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
- OPERATION CORNERSTONE
WORD ON FIRE | ENGAGE
The Passover & the Prodigal
The event of the Passover celebrated the Hebrews' freedom from their slavery in Egypt.
Passover also celebrates freedom from the slavery of sin. For we Christians, this is the call: to live a life "fully alive," free of addiction and self-centered egotism. This is the story of the Prodigal Son---the evocative parable that speaks up and down the generations. It's the story of us all when we selfishly grasp out of concern only for ourselves instead of honoring God, the giver of the gift and life itself.
It's also the story of conversion and the fact that God never gives up on us. He's always scanning the horizon, waiting for us to come home.
Everything is grace and everything is a gift.
Passover also celebrates freedom from the slavery of sin. For we Christians, this is the call: to live a life "fully alive," free of addiction and self-centered egotism. This is the story of the Prodigal Son---the evocative parable that speaks up and down the generations. It's the story of us all when we selfishly grasp out of concern only for ourselves instead of honoring God, the giver of the gift and life itself.
It's also the story of conversion and the fact that God never gives up on us. He's always scanning the horizon, waiting for us to come home.
Everything is grace and everything is a gift.
Consider watching this clip from the award-winning series Catholicism (formulated for school enrichment!) on the themes within the Prodigal Son:
- In the story of the Prodigal Son, who do I most identify with?
- When have I been the Son?
- When have I been the Father?
- When have I been the Older Brother?
- Why do you think Jesus spoke in parables? Why did he tell stories instead of simply telling people facts about God?
"The glory of God is a man fully alive!"
SUNDAY, MARCH 27 IS SCOUT SUNDAY
This Sunday is SCOUT SUNDAY - Scout Sunday is traditionally the day to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to scouting. Boy Scout Troop 2, Cub Scout Pack 2, and Venture Crew 2, who are sponsored by Immaculate Heart of Mary parish, are celebrating a special mass today at the 9:00AM Family Mass.
SUMMIT GRACE
For this time and this place,
For your goodness and grace,
For each friend we embrace,
We thank thee, O Lord.
For your goodness and grace,
For each friend we embrace,
We thank thee, O Lord.
PRAYERFUL SESSIONS ON ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA'S SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
Prayerful Sessions on Saint Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises focusing on the First Week will take place in the Parish Library on Tuesday, March 29th from 8:00-9:00PM.
Please RSVP to the Rectory (914-723-0276 or ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org) by Tuesday at 12noon.
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.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS
Easter Flower Memorial Envelopes are available for donations for our Easter flowers. Your donation can be made in memory of a deceased loved one. Flower memorial envelopes are available at the doors of the church. Flower memorial envelopes are also included in your monthly packets
CLICK HERE to donate to the Easter Flower Offering through WeShare.
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION
This week, we are taking up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. This collection helps six Catholic agencies to provide relief and support to struggling communities and to work toward peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. Learn more at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.
We joyfully announce the forthcoming celebration of Marriage for
III Matthew Wheeler & Courtney Petrone
II Adam Iazzetta & Jenna Crispo
We congratulate the following children who were baptized in the month of March, 2022. We also extend congratulations to their families!
Charles Vincent Bonello, Jr.
Elizabeth Margaret Bonello
Cameron Claire Darcy
Lily Elaine Felipe
Andrew Joseph Zanzano
PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY
THANK YOU
Thank you to those who attended the Public Square Rosary Rally on March 19th. It was a successful afternoon as we prayed Our Lady’s Rosary and other prayers in her honor. We invoked her blessings on marriage and the family and on our country and the world.
BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUP
ON THE GROSPEL OF LUKE
Please feel free to join the discussion on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the lower church. The next discussion will be on Tuesday, March 29th.
PRO LIFE CORNER
FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE
From March 2 through April 10, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside the Planned Parenthood at 175 Tarrytown Road in White Plains and to help spread the word about this important community outreach.
Please visit 40daysforlife.com/whiteplains to sign up for your vigil hours or for more information.
Abortion
and racism are both symptoms of a fundamental human error. The error is
thinking that when someone stands in the way of our wants, we can justify
getting that person out of our lives. Abortion and racism stem from the same
poisonous root, selfishness.
WALKING WITH CHRIST:
A DESERT PILGRIMAGE FOR THOSE IN A SEASON OF INFERTILITY
Struggling with infertility? We are here with you!
Prayer, Reflection & Small Groups!
Lent 2022: Thursday Evenings, March 10th - April 7th,
8:00PM, via Zoom
Register for free: SpringsintheDesert.org/Walking-with-Christ
During Lent, the Springs in the Desert Team invites you to join us as we reflect on those friends of Christ who walked with Him and witnessed His Passion.
This free virtual event for women and couples is a chance to enter more deeply into the Lenten spirit while gathering with others on this same path.
This event is being offered in collaboration with the Archdiocese of New York's Offices of Family Life and Young Adults in support of eventual in-person small groups.
MIDNIGHT RUN ROLLS ON!
We haven’t been slowed by the pandemic, but we are running low on men’s jeans, sneakers and hoodies. Can you help us? Please drop off donations of new or gently used items at the rectory. Thank You!
For information on how to help please contact Paul & Susan Doyle IHMMidnightRun@gmail.com
- High School of Religion: HSOR meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:45PM. HSOR is "A night out in the middle of the week!" Some of our activities are: prayers and pizza, scavenger hunt, faith on film, basketball & more!
- The Centering Prayer Group will meet on Wednesdays in the Parish Library from 1:00-2:00PM. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, contact Elise Kuhn at 914-725-4728.
- The College Evenings: Our College parishioners will meet Wednesday, April 6th at 7:30PM in the Rectory to work on their Easter Basket Service Project Children with Developmental Delays. 12 baskets will be prepared for each home. 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.
- Forming a new parish young family group: Any father or mother of a young one who would be interested in some weekly prayer and socializing with other parents of young child(ren), please contact the rectory (ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org or 914-723-0281).
- 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.
SAVE 1 FEED 1 – NY BLOOD CENTER
Were banking on you! We’ve partnered with local food banks so that presenting donors through March will potentially save three lives, and will also feed families in need. When you donate blood in March, register online to double your impact and we’ll donate to a local food bank on your behalf. Let the extra giving begin. Find a convenient donor center or blood drive and register now! Let us know you are coming to help by going to www.nybc.org/save1feed1 or calling 800-933-2566 to make an appointment. Our community continues to feel the effects of the pandemic, including the ongoing shortage of blood and the struggle for some to keep food on their tables. We are asking you to please find time in your busy schedule to give a little extra this month.
The Archdiocese of New York Presents:
"Return 180" - New York Catholic Youth Day
New York Catholic Youth Day is an annual event that gathers hundreds of teens for a day filled with inspirational talks, lively music, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass with Cardinal Dolan, service opportunities and time for the teens to get to know each other. This year's New York Catholic Youth Day will take place on Saturday, April 23rd at St. Joseph's Seminary.
Teens must be registered and attending with an adult. There is a 1:8 (Adult:Youth) requirement with a minimum of two adults per group. All adult chaperones (leaders/volunteers) must be over the age of 21 and be Safe Environment compliant.
CLICK HERE to see the registration instructions & to register.
New York Catholic Youth Day is hosted by the
Archdiocese of New York’s Department of Youth Faith Formation.
SAVE THE DATE:
GOLDEN JUBILEE WEDDING MASS
Sunday, June 5th at 2:30PM
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
His Eminence, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Celebrant
The Golden Jubilee Mass is for couples celebrating 50 years of marriage during 2022. All those who wish to attend should register through our parish secretary, Joanne Tormey, at 914-723-0276.
Pews will be reserved for Golden Jubilee couples only. Up to four 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 the Mass can request a certificate through the Parish Office.
Registration will close on Monday, May 16th at 5:00PM.
- Catholic Social Widows and Widowers Group: This group meets monthly (usually on the fourth Monday of the month) at Church of St Pius X, 91 Secor Rd, Scarsdale. Our next meeting date is Monday, March 28th at 7:00PM Mass. We honor our deceased spouses in the main Church, followed by a social meeting with refreshments. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. We plan activities and have meals at local area restaurants. We welcome all Catholic Widows/Widowers. For inquiries, call 914-715-5817 or email: cww10583@gmail.com.
- The Montfort Academy will be host an in-person Spring Open Houses on Wednesday, March 30th from 6:00-8:00PM. To register online or for more information, please visit Montfort's website at www.themontfortacademy.org.
- Healing Weekend: 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 a 48 hour in-person retreat held at St. Lawrence Retreat Center in Beacon NY from April 22nd to 24th. For information or to register please call Janice at 845-490-7466 or Denise at 845 325 3147.
- St. Joseph’s Seminary: Cathedral Prep High School: Explore the possibility of a calling to the priesthood through Cathedral Prep, a program to introduce high school boys to the priesthood in a positive, no-pressure environment. Spend one weekend every other month at St. Joseph Seminary, hanging out with seminarians and priests, learning to pray more deeply, and most importantly learning to look up and listen for God’s call. Get info and apply at nypriest.com.
- Gift of Days: There will be a Spirituality & Aging Retreat on May 10-12 at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, NJ. This retreat (intended for those 55+) will explore the mystery of aging and God’s desire for our spiritual fulfillment and development. This retreat will consist of input, quiet personal time, prayer rituals & Mass. Sign up online at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more information.
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, March 26/27, 2022, 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.
IHM'S 2022 MASS INTENTION BOOK
IS NOW ONLINE!
For those who wish to request a Mass Intention for 2022 online, please click here.
All requests will be subject to approval.
SUNDAY, March 27, 2022
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Fourth Sunday of Lent
(Saturday 5:30PM Vigil - Jose Navarrete (Living) by Meagan Moscaritolo)
7:30AM - The People of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00AM - Dominick & Carmelita Zarola (Wedding Anniversary) (Anniversary) by Susan & Eric Zarola-Cohen
10:30AM - Lawrence J. Farrell by Lawrence J. Farrell
10:30AM - Lawrence J. Farrell by Lawrence J. Farrell
12:00PM - Martin Enright (Anniversary) by Thomas & Bernadette Huvane
MONDAY, March 28, 2022
6:45AM - Joseph Corio by Deirdre Corio
6:45AM - Joseph Corio by Deirdre Corio
9:00AM - Nancy Bosco (Birthday) by John Bosco
TUESDAY, March 29, 2022
6:45AM - Nancy Rudolph by Vincent & Vanessa Blood
9:00AM - Giordano, Curcuru & Crupi Families Living & Deceased by Elizabeth Crupi
WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022
6:45AM - Philip Pinto Jr by Walter & Danielle Lestrange
9:00AM - Brendan & Tom Moyna by Irene Moyna
THURSDAY, March 31, 2022
6:45AM - John and Theresa Parayannilam by Celina John
9:00AM - John P. Bruen (Anniversary) by Stephen White
FRIDAY, April 1, 2022
6:45AM - Angelina Mary & Davide Villani by Rose Villani
9:00AM - Mary Patricia Kugler by Bogdan & Maura-Kugler Vasilescu
SATURDAY, April 2, 2022
St. Francis of Paola
8:30AM - March Remembrance
5:30PM - Gabriele & Elisabeth Falcone by Annalisa Bertorelli
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Fr. Thomas Lynch
Sr. Nancy Kellar, SC
Fr. Patrick Curley
Sr. Danielle Baran
Sr. James David
Louis Ranucci
Jason Bergen
Christopher Kesicke
Barbara Grossberg
Thomas Cori
Rose Kelly
Suzie Irwin
Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Andrews
Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Andrews
Fabiola Rincon
Frederick H. Bruyns
Catherine Schoetz
Joyce Levine
Ronald Carlucci
Charles O’Neill
Vincent Abbatiello
Lucille Reynolds
Pat Naughton
The Deceased of Our Parish
Shirley Jean Radcliffe Dolan (Cardinal Dolan's Mother)
Rose LoScalzo
Anita J. Gryniak
Cornell Donofrio
Gabriel Angiello
Elaine Florence Sheehan
Elaine Florence Sheehan
Ellen Durniak
Sister Maria Assunto Cipriano
Louise Gresis
- 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.
Prayer for Healing
Dear Lord, We lift up all those who are
Facing illness Today.
We ask that You would bring Healing,
Comfort, & Peace to their bodies.
Calm their fears
Let them experience the
Healing powers of your love.
Amen.
KIDS KORNER
Please see this week's "Kids Korner"
prepared by our bulletin publisher, Bon Venture.
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