Lord, send out your Spirit,
and renew the face of the earth.
My dear friends,
(As we have developed the good practice here at IHM, Confessions are available on First Saturdays (today) at 8:00am before the morning Mass.)
Come Holy Spirt! Fill the Hearts of Your Faithful!
This weekend we bring to a divine conclusion the Easter Season as we celebrate Pentecost - the Coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles - the Church - in the Upper Room where the Last Supper was celebrated by Jesus!
At Sunday's 12:00 noon Mass we will be blessed to see three members of our RCIA Family (Rite/Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and then receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time. Congratulations to Elizabeth, Christopher and Joseph and to your families! Thank you Coordinators Ray and Brenda Mechmann, Seminarian Vincent Castaldi and Michael Farrell, for all you are doing to bring them to this sacramental moment!
To enter more deeply into this amazing Solemnity, do come to Sr. Nancy's second of three talks this morning (Saturday) at 9:30am in the School Auditorium, and this evening's Vigil Mass at 5:30pm for Pentecost, where three extra readings will give us the opportunity to reflect on the culminating Mystery of Jesus' Mission to Save us!
This past Thursday Bishop James Massa of St. Joseph's Seminary confirmed our young people in two beautiful Liturgies. Congratulation to all of those who have received the Sevenfold Gift of the Holy Spirit! May the Lord Jesus bring forth much spiritual fruit in you for the good of our parish!
Thank you to our DRE Mrs. Diane Meade, our Principal Mrs. Tracy Keelin, all in the Religious Education Program and in the IHM School, and those at Ursuline and Holy Child, who supported the parents in their awesome privilege and responsibility of preparing these young men and women for the completion of their Initiation into the Church!
Do cheer on and pray for our parishioner and tremendous volunteer, Paul Asaro, who is competing at the U.S.A. Special Olympics this week!! Opening Ceremonies will be on Sunday, June 5th from noon to 3pm. June 11th will be Paul's triathlon race. ESPN2 and 3 will be covering various events on cable and online.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary is celebrated by the Church this year on Saturday, June 25th. Since she is our parish's patroness, we are able to transfer the celebration as a Solemnity to the Sunday Masses! Therefore, we will have a parish celebration after the Saturday Vigil Mass (procession, food for all and fun things for the youngsters) and after the Sunday, June 26th Masses, a Procession to the Blessed Mother Statue outside and Coffee and Donuts after each Mass (8am, 10am & 12noon). Do plan to join in the festivities!
Our IHM School Development Committee is up and running! Please see below for further information on upcoming events (Alum Mix and Mingle on Wednesday) and support (end-of-the year raffle).
Please welcome Fr. Jeevankumar Kamalapuram, who will arrive on Thursday and assist Fr. Thumma and myself this summer until September to allow us time away for vacation and retreat. Father Jeevankumar is from Cuddapah, India, and has just completed his degree in Rome from the Saint John Paul II Institute. Welcome to New York, Father!
This summer things are still coming together to make use of our great campus: a Chess Camp week (June 20th to the 24th), a Theater Program for two weeks (June 27th to July 9th) and some basketball opportunities. Stay tuned for more information!
Have an incredible Pentecost and wear red to Mass this Saturday evening and Sunday to celebrate the Birthday of the Church!
In this Edition:
- Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral - June 5th
- A Special Anniversary Mass at IHM will be at the 10:30AM Mass on September 25th
- A Special Anniversary Mass at IHM will be at the 10:30AM Mass on September 25th
- Note from Cardinal Dolan
- IHM Alum Mix and Mingle: June 8th
- IHM School Development Fund Raffle - see details below
- Change in Sunday Mass schedule for the summer
- Retreat Morning Talks by Sr. Nancy Kellar: June 4 & June 11
- Letter from Cardinal Dolan for the second collection for the Church in Latin America and The Catholic Home Missions Appeal on June 12
- Midnight Run Update: July 9th
- Celebration of Life Presentation: June 8th
- IHM's Annual Baby Bottle Collection for Expectant Mother Care - return by June 19th (Father's Day)
- Parish Patronal Solemnity on Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th, Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
- Religious Freedom Week - June 22 - June 29
- Young Adult Rome Immersion Trip: July 31-Aug 6
- Updated Community News Section
- NY Blood Center - Donate Blood Today!
GOLDEN JUBILEE WEDDING MASS
AT ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL
The Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 5, at 2:30PM. The Mass will be celebrated by His Eminence, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan. Reservations are closed at this time. All Golden Jubilee couples will receive a commemorative certificate.
To those who have already registered for the Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass:
- Seating in the cathedral is limited.
- Seating for the Jubilee Mass will begin approximately 2:00pm
- Pews will be reserved for Golden Jubilee couples only.
- Up to two (2) additional family and friends will be accommodated in pews outside of the reserved section in general seating.
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY MASS AT IHM
A Blessing for Couples at IHM who are celebrating their 25th, 50th and above Wedding Anniversary during 2022 will be offered by Msgr. Luke M. Sweeney on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the 10:30AM Mass. Please call the parish office to submit your names to Joanne Tormey, Parish Secretary, weekdays between 10:00AM and 4:00PM at (914) 723-0276 or email ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org.
Note from Cardinal Dolan to IHM:
IHM ALUM MIX AND MINGLE EVENT
Details Below
RSVP to Tracy Keelin by 6/3 at
tkeelin@ihmscarsdale.org or 914.723.5608
IHM SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
FUND RAFFLE - SEE DETAILS BELOW
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE SUMMER
Please note changes to the IHM Sunday Mass schedule for the Summer months:
Starting Memorial Day, Sunday, May 29, 2022 through Labor Day Weekend September 4, 2022 the Sunday Mass Schedule will be as follows:
Starting Memorial Day, Sunday, May 29, 2022 through Labor Day Weekend September 4, 2022 the Sunday Mass Schedule will be as follows:
Saturday: 5:30PM Vigil Mass
Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12noon
TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?
With Summer Vacation upon us, many of our parishioners will be traveling:
- MASSTIMES.ORG will help you locate any church in the country and view the Mass schedule. You can search by town or zip code.
- IHM ONLINE GIVING with WeShare will let you make a one-time donation or set up a recurring donation. When you become a recurring donor, it allows IHM to fund essential ministries and appropriately budget our needs for the future.
- READ WEEKLY IHM BULLETIN ONLINE to stay connected to IHM Parish. Also, find Parish information on our website: IHM-PARISH.ORG.
WORD ON FIRE | ENGAGE
Come, Holy Spirit!
This week we celebrate Pentecost and the unleashing of the Holy Spirit upon the Church!
At Pentecost, the Paschal Mystery was complete and the disciples were ready to become apostles and evangelize to the ends of the earth. We are called to participate in this mission and be renewed by the Holy Spirit!
Check out this video reflection on the Holy Spirit, given to us at Pentecost and through our Baptism, from Bishop Barron's newest series The Creed:
At Pentecost, the Paschal Mystery was complete and the disciples were ready to become apostles and evangelize to the ends of the earth. We are called to participate in this mission and be renewed by the Holy Spirit!
Check out this video reflection on the Holy Spirit, given to us at Pentecost and through our Baptism, from Bishop Barron's newest series The Creed:
"Source of peace and light, come and enlighten me. I am hungry, come and feed me. I am poor, come and enrich me. Holy Spirit, I abandon myself to you."
The Fruit of the Spirit
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." (Gal 5:22-23).
Pray "Come, Holy Spirit" this week.
Ask for an increase in the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
How is God asking you to radiate the Holy Spirit to those in your life?
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.
Save the Date:
Retreat Morning Talks by Sr. Nancy Kellar
Retreat Morning Talks by Sr. Nancy Kellar: Preparing for Pentecost will take place at 9:30AM in the School Auditorium on the following dates:
Saturday, June 4
Saturday, June 11
Sharing and Q&A to follow each session.
June 5, 2022
Solemnity of Pentecost
Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Dear friends in the Lord:
Dioceses across the country are preparing to collect an offering for the Church in Latin America and The Catholic Home Missions Appeal on June 12. Here in the archdiocese, these two collections have been combined into this one. I ask for your support with these vital requests.
In Latin America, because of generous people like you, many pastoral projects are reinforced both there and in the Caribbean. For the past fifty years, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has helped 25 countries in Central and South America to confront challenges to the faith and raise people from poverty. Because of the Catholic faithful, so many activities have been funded to promote a real encounter with Jesus Christ so that the people can use their gifts to be effective evangelizers.
Your help with the Catholic Home Missions will assist in making a difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters here in the United States by strengthening the Church in our own backyard. Many dioceses face the challenges of priest shortages, lack of funds, remote geography, or impoverished parishes challenged by such things as gang activity and natural disasters. Your support of this collection will help out neighbors strengthen the Church to continue to provide essential pastoral outreach in home mission dioceses.
If you would like more information, you may visit either of these websites, www.usccb.org/latin-america and www.usccb.org/home-missions.
Faithfully in Christ,
+Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York
Welcome to summer! Our next Midnight Run will be on Saturday, July 9th.
Summers are difficult times for groups to commit to going on Runs - we may be the only Run out on the 9th - so it's wonderful that this team is able to put one (or two) together over the summer. Thanks!
We're in decent shape for supplies, although our inventory of men's pants and sneakers are due for a replenishing. If you're looking for a way to support, check your closets or take a run over to a Goodwill Store or Walmart and drop donations of men's jeans/pants at the rectory.
The next Run after this will likely be late summer. Give some thought to drives you might be able to willing/able to do to replenish our inventories for the fall and winter runs. It won't be too long before we're thinking of hoodies and warmer clothes again. Socks, underwear, sneakers and (always) pants.
If you are interested in learning more, view our Midnight Run website. Use the contact form if you have any questions!
Celebration of Life Presentation
By Dignity of Life Committee
Wednesday, June 8th 7:00-9:00PM
at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Auditorium,
575 Fowler Ave, Pelham Manor
Join us for a special evening sponsored by our parish’s Dignity of Life Committee to hear a story of Family, Faith & Forgiveness from Patti Ann McDonald who turned tragedy of her NYPD husband’s shooting into a journey of healing that has touched millions. Detective Steven McDonald lived to become an ambassador for peace bringing his message of conflict resolution through forgiveness to troubled areas from Ireland to Bosnia to Israel. Hear also from Ann Marie and Pat D’Aliso who lost a son to suicide at just 16 years old. By sharing their story, they hope other lives will be saved. All are welcome to this free event! If you have any questions, please email Dignity10803@gmail.com.
The Parish Council is pleased to announce the newest members of the Council. These Parishioners submitted self-nominations for the four open seats. Since no other formal nominations were received, and with these excellent candidates representing many of the different facets of our Parish, it has been determined there is no need to hold an election.
We welcome Mary Balcom, Katya Drohan, Carolyn Gianelli and Catherine Windels to the Parish Council. They will each serve a three-year term from 2022-2025. We are also thrilled to announce our two teen representatives, Christina Semple and Paul Windels who will serve a one-year term.
Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Envelopes
In observance of Father's Day- Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Envelopes are available at the entrances of the Church and are also included in your packets.
IHM’S ANNUAL BABY BOTTLE COLLECTION
FOR EXPECTANT MOTHER CARE
Thanks to all who picked up a bottle for our Baby Bottle collection. Each year this simple collection raises thousands of dollars for Moms and children – with all profits going to support Expectant Mother Care (EMC) in its mission to help mothers and families in crisis pregnancies.
Please remember to fill your bottles with coins and/or checks and return them to IHM on Father’s Day, June 19th. Please make out your checks to Expectant Mother Care. Your generosity saves lives. Thank you for your support!
Parish Patronal Solemnity
Our parish will do a Parish Patronal Solemnity on Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th, Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
- Saturday at the 5:30pm Vigil Mass - will conclude with a Procession followed by food and fun things for youngsters.
- Sunday after the 3 Masses will conclude with a Procession to the outside statue of the BVM followed by coffee and donuts outside (inside in case of inclement weather).
Religious Freedom Week 2022: Life and Dignity for All The days from June 22 (the feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More) to June 29 (the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul), Catholic people across America are asked to participate in this great hymn of prayer for our country. Our liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power: St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More, St. John the Baptist, Ss. Peter and Paul. This special period of prayer and public action would emphasize both our Christian and American heritage of liberty. People of faith are committed to serving others in God’s love in healthcare, child welfare, migration and refugee resettlement, education and more. To all our fellow Catholics, we urge an intensification of your prayers and fasting for a new birth of freedom in our beloved country. Learn more at www.usccb.org/committees/religious-liberty/religious-freedom-week
- Easter Duty: The time for fulfilling Confession & Receiving Holy Communion extends from March 6 - First Sunday of Lent, to June 12 - Holy Trinity Sunday
- Bible Discussion Group on the Gospel of Luke: Please feel free to join the discussion on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the lower church.
- IHM Women's Prayer Group: There will be weekly prayer gatherings for women each Thursday from 7:00-8:00PM in the Church Library. For more information, please contact the Rectory (914-723-0276 or ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org).
- 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).
- HSOR: IHM High School teens will have our final gathering of the school year on Wednesday, June 22nd from 7:30-8:45/9:00PM. 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 and more!
- The College Evenings: Please contact the group's Coordinator, David Pereira, or the Co-Coordinator, Katya Drohan for more information (ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org). A congratulatory gathering is being planned for all recent graduates of college. CLICK HERE to sign up for the email list.
- The Centering Prayer Group meetings have concluded for the year. Meetings will resume in the fall. For more information, contact Elise Kuhn at 914-725-4728
PRO LIFE CORNER
"That special power of loving that belongs to a
woman is seen most clearly when she becomes a mother. Motherhood is the gift of
God to women. How grateful we must be to God for this wonderful gift that
brings such joy to the whole world, women and men alike!"
- St. Augustine Parish in Ossining and Catholic Charities' Parish Counseling Network have several grief resources available for anyone interested. For more information, email ghsavino@aol.com. All are welcome!
- Grief Workshop: Wednesday, June 15th - 6:15pm-7:30pm at St. Augustine School Library, Ossining, NY - in person workshop tilted Grief is a Journey of Love: Finding Your Path Through Loss. No fee to attend. For information & to register, email Gae Savino, LCSW, CT at ghsavino@aol.com
- Westchester Addiction Bereavement Support Group: For individual over the age of 21 who are grieving the death of a loved one due to substance misuse. Monday evenings. 6:00pm-7:30pm. A phone interview is a prerequisite prior to attending Group. Meets twice monthly on Zoom. No fee to attend.
- Spousal/Partner Loss Bereavement Support Group: For individuals who are grieving the death of a spouse/partner. Tuesday evenings. 6:00pm-7:30pm. A phone interview is a prerequisite prior to attending Group. Meets twice monthly on Zoom. No fee to attend.
- COVID Loss Bereavement Support Group: For individuals who are grieving the death of a loved one due to COVID. Conducted on Zoom. Thursday afternoon 5:00pm-6:30pm. A phone interview is a prerequisite prior to attending Group. Meets twice monthly on Zoom. No fee to attend.
NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER –
GIVE BEFORE YOU PLAY
Schedule saving lives into your summer lineup!
As you make summer plans, make the lifesaving decision to give blood. While one in three people will need blood in their lifetime, only three percent of the population donates blood. That makes you an all-star, who takes time to help give a lifetime to a patient in need. Your donation is critical to ensure a safe blood supply this summer when blood shortages often occur. 7,500 blood donors are needed every week to help give patients a fighting change.
This is only made possible by the generosity of donors like you. You can give blood every 8 weeks – that’s twice this summer! Please make your summer appointments now. Visit www.nybc.org/summer to get started or give us a call at (800) 933-2566. Thank you!
Parishioners who attend DAILY MASS, can sign up to receive an email each day for the readings of the day. If you would like to subscribe to the emails for the daily readings, Click HERE
For THIS SUNDAY's Readings, June 4/5, 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.
SUNDAY, June 5, 2022
Pentecost
Pentecost
Saturday 5:30PM Vigil - Susan Leahy by George Barletta
8:00AM - Raymond Mikovits by Joyce Mikovits
10:00AM - Mary Murphy by Joseph Murphy
10:00AM - Mary Murphy by Joseph Murphy
12:00PM - Deceased Member of the Dennehy Family by Ann Dennehy
MONDAY, June 6, 2022
Mary, Mother of the Church
6:45AM - Vito Anthony Moscato by Martin & Antonella Kilkeary
6:45AM - Vito Anthony Moscato by Martin & Antonella Kilkeary
9:00AM - Geraldina Di Dona by Gerardo & Maria Giordano
TUESDAY, June 7, 2022
6:45AM - Sebastian & Josephine Cerino by Teddie Cerino
9:00AM - John & Josephine Lelia by Rachel Lelia-Schwartz
WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2022
6:45AM - Francis P. Bensel by George VanSetter
9:00AM - Angela & Gennaro Carrea by Saby Carrea
THURSDAY, June 9, 2022
St. Ephrem
6:45AM - Amelia Bosco (Birthday) by John Bosco
9:00AM - St. Joseph & St. Anthony for the intention of Maria Cristina Giordano by Gerardo & Maria Giordano
FRIDAY, June 10, 2022
6:45AM - Mrs. Barbara Corrigan by Ed & Rita Rohrmann
9:00AM - Kathryn Casey Kleaka by Diana Casey
SATURDAY, June 11, 2022
8:30AM - Robert Flaherty, Jean Flaherty by Doreen Flaherty
5:30PM Vigil - Larry Holten, Sr. by Anna & Susan Holten
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
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
Frederick H. Bruyns
Catherine Schoetz
Joyce Levine
Lucille Reynolds
Ronald Carlucci
Charles O’Neill
Vincent Abbatiello
Kim Lee
Martha Gomez
Sofia Janer
Juliana Santamaria
Blanca Gomez
John Byrnes
The Deceased of Our Parish
Edwardo Gayanelo
Esterina Linda Soberano
Carin Berletic
Marie Menna
Maria Cordea
James Murphy
Janet Sierra
- 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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