You are a priest for ever,

in the line of Melchizedek.

My dear friends,

A blessed and Happy Father's Day this weekend! Fathers, God bless you as you strive to be ever more present to your children, and in serving, teaching, providing, guarding, protecting and sacrificing yourselves for your families. Never be afraid to pour out your joys and struggles to our Heavenly Father and receive from Him the Spirit you need to meet new challenges (cf. Ephesians 3:14-21). Through the intercession of Saint Joseph, may the Lord grant you courage, prudence and wisdom to live your God-given mission!

Speaking of presence, this weekend our Church celebrates and adores with greater devotion Jesus' Real Presence in the Most Holy Eucharist - Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity! As an IHM Parish we are blessed with deep roots in Eucharistic Adoration - a true and powerful wellspring for our community. Sunday, the Catholic Bishops in the United States have called us to begin a three year journey to deepen our love, understanding, knowledge and devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. After what the pandemic has inflicted on us in months without Mass and Holy Communion (if not longer for some), now is the perfect time to realize Jesus' Words that in receiving His Flesh and Blood, He gives us Eternal Life (cf. John 6:51 & 54). To go without the Eucharist is to go without something Jesus knows is necessary for the fullness of the Life He came to bring us.

At the end of the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass, there will be a Eucharistic Procession inside the Church for us to honor and celebrate this important Solemnity in our Faith.

Calling all parishioners to join in our Parish Feast Day June 25th and 26th! All Masses will end with a procession to the outside garden grotto statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary (weather permitting). For the Saturday Vigil, there will be food to follow (thank you to Mrs.Tracy Keelin for organizing this event and arranging the bounce houses for the children to have some fun! And thank you to Tracy's father, Mr. Vincent Piscopo, who will be cooking the sausage and peppers, hot dogs for the younger crowd and pretzels (a free-will donation will be accepted). For the Sunday Masses, coffee and donuts will be available after the Processions (thank you Mrs. Theresa Nicholson for organizing and expanding this great Family Mass tradition for our parish's special day!). In case of inclement weather, we will use the lower church for the various events. Please join us and celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary!

This past Thursday, our IHM School held its graduation and wished the Class of 2022 well as they move on to high school! I would like to thank Mrs. Tracy Keelin, with her dedicated team, for all they do to lead our School, bringing together in Catholic Education our faith, solid academics, attention to the whole person, engaging activities and a family environment with an infectious spirit and enthusiasm! This past school year just flew by, and it has been incredibly intense due to A well deserved break to all teachers, students and families - may you get true refreshment in mind, body and soul this summer.

To all graduates of the Class of 2022, who will be graduated this season from Scarsdale, Eastchester and all other communities in our parish and all high schools and universities - Congratulations!! May you know that our loving God created you for a reason. Open yourselves up to the Providence of God that He has a plan for your life and that Jesus Christ promises to be with you life-long, particularly as you face life's new challenges.

Welcome home, Paul Asaro, after winning the Gold Medal in the 1,000 meter free swim and the Silver Medal in the Triathalon during the 2022 Special Olympics this month in Orlando, Florida!! Congratulations on a job well done after months of practice and hard work!

This week (Monday through Friday) I will be headed to Anaheim, California for an Alumni Reunion of the Pontifical North American College (the US Bishop's Seminary in Rome). The Diocese of Orange (the former Crystal Cathedral) will host us at the Christ Cathedral Campus.

I am attending because I was recently elected the Executive Secretary of the association and am excited to help our group begin a new chapter, post-Covid. Be assured of prayers for IHM when we visit the Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano!

A blessed Solemnity of the Lord's Body and Blood and have a great Father's Day!

In this Edition:

Parish Patronal Solemnity on Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th, Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary - Details below
Happy Father's Day!
Public Square Rosary Rally TODAY: Saturday, June 18th at 12 noon
What is the Feast of Corpus Christi?
Change in Sunday Mass schedule for the summer
Congratulations IHM Class of 2022!
2022-2023 IHM Religious Education Online Registration for Grades K-9 is now open!
IHM's Annual Baby Bottle Collection for Expectant Mother Care - return by June 19th (Father's Day)
Immaculate Heart of Mary School Upcoming Events:
- IHM Musical Theater Program | Summer 2022 - Details below
- IHM Development Fund Golf Outing | October 24, 2022 - Details below
- IHM Development Fund Gala | February 25, 2023 - Details to come
Religious Freedom Week - June 22 - June 29
HOPE Community Soup Kitchen:
- Thank you letter
- Art Supplies Needed - Drop off by July 11th
Midnight Run Update: July 9th
Young Adult Rome Immersion Trip: July 31-Aug 6
Updated Community News Section

June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This reminds us of the centrality of the commandment to “love” symbolized by the “heart”. We also know that true love is not always peaches and cream but many times, entails sacrifice. Jesus showed us this in a very powerful way when he suffered and died for us, stretched out his arms and proclaimed “I love you this much”. The summer offers us many opportunities to express and grow in love: family get-together, vacations, Father’s Day, Grandparents Day, World Day of Prayer for the Poor, & Fourth of July (love of country) just to name a few. Spend some time thinking and praying how you can grow in “love” in word, in action, in service. God bless you.

On this Father's Day Weekend, let us thank God for the gift of our fathers. Happy Father's Day from IHM Parish!

A good father is an immeasurable gift and something our world is in need of today. Join us in praying for all fathers this Father's Day...

For our biological/adoptive fathers on earth--that God protects and blesses them with the strength necessary to live their vocation and role as a father well
For our biological/adoptive fathers who have passed from this life--that they are living in the presence of Jesus in heaven.
For our priests, Bishop, and Pope--that Jesus blesses them with joy and courage to fully live out their vocation as spiritual fathers to their flock.
For all those who play a fatherly role in our lives--that St. Joseph helps them to lead, instruct, and live as examples of holy men

Whether you have a beautiful or a broken relationship with your own biological/adoptive father (or any father figures in your life), you can always turn to God our Father, and to St. Joseph, the head of the Holy Family for comfort and guidance throughout your life.

If you're a father in any capacity, ask St. Joseph to guide you in your role. He was the foster-father of Jesus Christ--he raised the Savior of the world! There's no better example of an earthly father than him!

The position of St. Joseph as husband and foster father gives witness to the dignity of fatherhood.

Venerable Joseph Mindszenty

Pray With Us: Public Square Rosary Rally

You are invited to a PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY on Saturday, June 18th at 12 noon. It 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 Rosary Rally is in honor of The Sacred Heart of Jesus. Please make an effort to attend. The Rosary Rally Captain is Priscilla Parameswaran, phone number 914-441-8805. Please bring your lawn chairs and be there on time.

Please note: in the event of inclement weather we will have the Rally inside the Chapel from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm.

WORD ON FIRE | ENGAGE

What is the feast of Corpus Christi?

Corpus Christi (also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) is a celebration of Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist. Every Mass is a participation in and celebration of this sacrifice, but the feast of Corpus Christi is a time to be especially aware of the gift of the Eucharist.

As Catholics, it can sometimes be hard to truly believe that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass is actually Jesus' body. This year on Corpus Christi (celebrated on June 19th), ask Jesus to help you fully understand the mystery of his real presence in the Eucharist. A simple prayer you can say is, "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief."

“If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion.”

St. Maximilian Kolbe

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:

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.

IHM DONATIONS

CONTRIBUTION QUESTIONS?

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 TO THE CLASS OF 2022!

2022-2023 IHM Religious Education Online Registration for Grades K-8

Registration for IHM Religious Education for the 2022-2023 school year for Grades K to 8 school year is underway. Whether you are new to the program or returning, please visit IHMRELED.ORG to register. Returning families should use their existing sign-in to access their family information, new families will need to create an account. Please register by July 1 to secure a seat in a class for your child(ren)

If you have questions, please contact Laura Covais at IHMSOR@IHMSCARSDALE.ORG or visit the Religious Ed pages on the Church website:ihm-parish.org/religious-education

Did you know that IHM Religious Education Program begins in Kindergarten?

Just as your child begins their educational journey in Kindergarten, IHM invites you to begin their journey in the faith at the same time. Immaculate Heart of Mary Religious Education offers classes to support your home faith learning starting in Kindergarten and continuing through eighth grade.

Our Kindergarten teachers provide a loving and nurturing classroom setting. The Kindergarten curriculum focuses on the basic beliefs of our religion: an introduction to God, the Church, Jesus, and what it means to be a part of God’s family. They will also learn prayers and respect for life and each other.

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. Please remember to fill your bottles with cash 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!

IHM MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM

SUMMER 2022

IHM will be hosting a Musical Theater program this summer in our School Auditorium and Lower Church Hall. The 9-day program is open to children entering grades 3 to 8 in the Fall.

The program will be run by Lizzie Connelly, a graduate of IHM school and a current College student. Lizzie has years of experience in theater productions and as a children's camp counselor, but most of all she has the energy and passion to make this a fun and engaging program for your children.

If your child is interested in joining the IHM Musical Theater Program this summer, please complete the form below. We will contact you with the details and a request for payment at a later date.

High School students, 15 years and older, are invited to assist in this program for Community Service hours. If you are interested in getting involved, please CLICK HERE.

IHM DEVELOPMENT FUND GOLF OUTING

SAVE THE DATE: Monday. October 24, 2022

Lake Isle Country Club

Click here sign up!

IHM DEVELOPMENT FUND GALA

SAVE THE DATE: February 25, 2023

Mulino's at Lake Isle

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

Thank you from HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

50 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle, NY

Dear Msgr. Sweeney and parishioners of IHM,

Thank you for your support of HOPE Community Services through your recent food donations. Your donations are very important to us. Your generosity enables us to continue our mission, by ensuring that all of our neighbors are supported, with dignity and respect. HOPE is committed to ensuring that all of our neighbors receive sufficient food, toiletries, winter clothing, supplies, toys, and more, as well as the support of our many outreach services.

Once again, on behalf of all of us, clients, staff and board of directors, THANK YOU for supporting HOPE!

Sincerely,

Walter J. Ritz

Executive Director

HOPE Community Services in New Rochelle is in need of the following art supplies for their summer program: Paint, markers, crayons, color pencils, easel paper, slime ingredients, construction paper. These supplies can be even partially full paints, used markers, open packages of construction paper. Please drop off donations in the boxes in the church entrance by July 11th. For more information, please contact Deborah Bracken at ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org for more information.

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!

HSOR: IHM High School teens will have their 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!
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).
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

YOUNG ADULT ROME IMMERSION TRIP

JULY 31ST-AUGUST 6TH

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

PRO LIFE CORNER

The “right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” begins with “life”, and “life” begins at conception.” Pray and work to end abortion and euthanasia.

Any pregnant woman can come to the Archdiocese of New York, and we will do all in our power to assist you. If you are a woman in need of assistance for you and your unborn baby, please call the Sisters of Life toll-free at (877) 777-1277 or Good Counsel Homes at (800) 723-8331.

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, June 20th 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 Vigil for Life, a Morning of Prayer for America will be held on Monday, July 4th, at the Marian Shrine located at 174 Filors Lane, Stony Point, NY. The day begins at 10:00am with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and at 11:15am the recitation of the Rosary. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be at 12:00pm and the celebrant will be Bishop Peter Byrne. Confessions will be available during the morning. For more information call (845) 429-2077.
St. Vincent’s Hospital (275 North Street, Harrison) -Westchester Crisis Team to receive calls to new 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Members of the St. Vincent’s Crisis Prevention and Response Team will respond to Westchester County calls to the new 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis team currently is receiving calls from Westchester County to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and is adding staff and volunteers to ensure 24/7 coverage when the new system begins this summer. The crisis team also participates in Westchester County’s 911 diversion program which identifies and diverts 911 callers who are experiencing a mental health crisis to the Crisis Team for help. The Team is seeking volunteers for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline of Westchester. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, with a high school diploma or GED, and be able to commit to at least one 4-hour shift at the St. Vincent’s Harrison campus. Extensive initial and on-going training and supervision is provided. Spanish-speaking candidates are welcome. For volunteer information, please contact Angela Jacobs by email at ajacobs@svwsjmc.org The current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255. The 988 change is expected to happen this summer.

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 18/19, 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 19, 2022
Corpus Christi | Father's Day

Saturday 5:30PM Vigil - All Fathers Living and Deceased

8:00AM - All Fathers Living and Deceased
10:00AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary

12:00PM - All Fathers Living and Deceased

MONDAY, June 20, 2022