Though our Lord Jesus Christ was rich, he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.
My dear friends,
Welcome back to Fr. Thumma from his visit to family and friends in India!
Our parish picnic, sponsored by the Parish Council, is shaping up to be an incredible time together this Sunday from 1-4pm in Davis Park thanks to a lot of planning by Camille Roche! Please be sure to bring a chair or a blanket if you would like to sit; there are only a few benches there. Feel free to park near the park or leave your car at the church and walk over. Please note that there will not be a restroom at the venue. Church bathrooms will be available after Mass.
May the Lord grant us the good weather forecasted!
This Sunday at the 9am Mass we will focus on Catechetical Sunday and the beginning of our new year of Religious Education! Thank you Mrs. Laura Covais for the tremendous responsibility you have taken on as Coordinator of our whole Program! With Ms. Brianna Covais in the office (Ms. Bernadette Pesco to be back with us soon, too) and with all of the dedicated Catechists and Parents/Family Members, we are off to a great start. After Sunday's 9am Mass, Coffee and Donuts (Thank you Theresa and Jeffrey Nicholson!) will be available in the school auditorium, as well as an opportunity for parents to visit with the Catechists.
Thank you and congratulations to those of you who have supported this year's Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal! IHM surpassed its goal for financial contributions!
How can we do even better? We could still grow in the number of households participating in this worthy appeal to get to 15% or maybe even 20% of our parish contributing.
It is not too late to make a donation and know that a good portion over our goal comes back to the parish.
There are many signs of a healthy and vibrant parish, rooted in Jesus Christ and seeking to live the theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love. One of the clear ways we can see the evidence of our fidelity to the Lord is by God's grace working through our parish community to draw people to Jesus and His Church to seek Baptism and the other Sacraments. On Sunday from 1-2pm at the school, our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults team (RCIA formerly) will hold an Information Session for those Inquirers. Thank you to Ray and Branda Mechmann for Coordinating and to Mike Farrell for assisting!
Know that Fr. Thumma will be conducting on another day of the week the process for high schoolers who would like to be Baptized or would like to complete their Sacraments of Initiation.
Every October, the month of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Church puts special focus on Respect for Life. A powerful way to transform hearts and lives is through the 40Days for Life of Prayer and Fasting. It will have a kick-off in our school auditorium next Saturday, September 24th at 11am.
On Sunday, October 2nd, IHM will participate in the Life Chain from 1-2pm along Post Road. In collaboration with the Pro-Life Committee, I will be looking to set the right tone and messages for this important witness recognizing the very sensitive times we are in and a New York State that greatly needs to hear the truth spoken in love.
A few more things to mention:
On Sunday, October 2nd, IHM will participate in the Life Chain from 1-2pm along Post Road. In collaboration with the Pro-Life Committee, I will be looking to set the right tone and messages for this important witness recognizing the very sensitive times we are in and a New York State that greatly needs to hear the truth spoken in love.
A few more things to mention:
- To help welcome everyone, please reserve the Marian (Adoration) Chapel for Sunday Masses and the Saturday Vigil for only those faithful utilizing masks.
- Monday I look forward to meeting with our Parish Council!
- Our Adoration Committee will soon launch a drive for increased hours of Eucharistic Adoration. Stay tuned!
- Thank you to our IHM School children for the American flags placed around the parking lot to remember 9/11.
- ArchNY Young Adult gathering - Wednesday, September 21st, Annunciation in Crestwood (6:30pm Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions and a 7:30pm Mass with music followed by a social with food) - Join me in attending!
- Speaking of witnessing, next Sunday, September 25th at the 10:30am Mass, we will have a chance to recognize married couples celebrating 25 - 40 - 50+ years of Marriage!
- I am looking forward to our parish's Wine Tasting with homemade Cheese evening on Friday, September 30th, sponsored by the One Community of our Parish Council - Do Register and Support this promising parish event!
- HSOR - High School of Religion - for teens in grades 9-12 will resume on Wednesday, September 28th!
A blessed Sunday to you!
In this Edition:
- Catechetical Sunday Mass: September 18th at 9:00AM
- There will be an RCIA Information Session at IHM on Sunday, September 18th from 1:00PM-2:00PM in the School Auditorium
- IHM Church Picnic - Sunday, September 18th from 1:00PM - 4:00PM - Link to RSVP below (sponsored by the Parish Council) - All are welcome!
- IHM Track & Field Registration ends on September 23rd
- Bible Study at IHM:
- September 20th will be the final meeting for the Gospel according to St. Luke
- September 27th - November 22nd discussion topic is TBD
- November 29th - June 2023: the group will discuss the Gospel according to St. Matthew
- Holy Communion for those with Gluten Sensitivities
- Letter from Cardinal Dolan regarding the Annual Seminary Appeal on the weekend of September 25th
- Special Anniversary Mass at IHM - September 25th at 10:30AM - Couples celebrating important milestone Wedding Anniversaries during 2022 are listed below
- Boy Scout Troop 2 Scarsdale will be selling Christmas wreaths after all Masses next weekend (September 25th)
- IHM CYO Basketball Registration is now open
- Senior Parishioner seeks small apartment in Parish
- High School of Religion - Welcome Back Night on Wednesday, September 28th - more details below
- The Serra Club of The Bronx & Westchester invites you to its monthly luncheon meeting on Wednesday, September 28th, the speaker is Msgr. Luke Sweeney. and the topic is St Bernard of Cairvaux
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Upcoming Community Events. All are Welcome:
- IHM Wine Tasting | Friday, September 30th - Link to RSVP and details below (sponsored by One Community of the Parish Council)
- IHM Development Fund Golf Outing | Monday, October 24th - Details below (sponsored by the IHM Development Committee)
- IHM Development Fund Gala | February 25, 2023 - Details to come (sponsored by the IHM Development Committee)
- Family Life Office
- Widower's Bereavement Support Group: Tuesdays from September 13-October 11th
- Recovery from Addictive Illnesses Resources
- September is Suicide Prevention Month
- Knights of Columbus Raffle after all Masses on October 15/16
- Adult Confirmation Program | Fall 2022
- Interact: Clothes Collection for Midnight Run - Saturday, September 24th
- Family Day will be celebrated on September 27th
- St. Veronica Guild - Annual Communion Breakfast - Friday, September 30th after the 9:00AM Mass
- IHM Annual Life Chain on October 2nd from 1:00PM - 2:00PM
- Public Square Rosary Rally - October 15th at 12:00noon
- 40 Days for Life: September 28th - November 6th
- Call the Rectory to request tickets to the 45th Columbus Day Mass on October 10th at 9:30AM
Please join us for Mass for Catechetical Sunday
on September 18, 2022 at 9:00AM at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
You will be able to meet the teachers in the auditorium following Mass. Refreshments will be served.
Textbooks and curriculums will be available!
Find out more about BECOMING CATHOLIC on
Sunday, September 18th after the 12noon Mass
in the School Auditorium from 1:00PM-2:00PM
"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.
IHM Church Picnic
Sunday, September 18th | Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 16:1-13
Friends, today’s Gospel focuses on prudence. Luke gives us the parable of the dishonest steward, who seeks the favor of his master’s debtors by reducing what they owed him. And the master even “commended that dishonest steward for acting prudently.”
In the Middle Ages, prudence was called “the queen of the virtues” because it was the virtue that enabled one to do the right thing in a particular situation. Prudence is a feel for the moral situation, something like the feel a quarterback has for the playing field, or a politician for the voters in his district.
Courage, justice, and temperance are wonderful virtues, but without prudence, they are blind and finally useless. For a person can be as courageous as possible, but if he doesn’t know when, where, and how to play out his courage, that virtue is useless.
Bishop Robert Barron
In the Middle Ages, prudence was called “the queen of the virtues” because it was the virtue that enabled one to do the right thing in a particular situation. Prudence is a feel for the moral situation, something like the feel a quarterback has for the playing field, or a politician for the voters in his district.
Courage, justice, and temperance are wonderful virtues, but without prudence, they are blind and finally useless. For a person can be as courageous as possible, but if he doesn’t know when, where, and how to play out his courage, that virtue is useless.
Bishop Robert Barron
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Feel the need to run? Put on those running shoes! It is Cross Country Season! Join our IHM team as we practice, build community, and compete with other Catholic schools in a supportive environment. IHM CYO Track is for children of the parish, ages 5-14. IHM practices will be every Friday, beginning on Friday, September 16th to November 11th, at Hyatt Field from 4:00PM-5:00PM.
Interested? Please see forms attached and submit at the school main office,
Attn: Mrs. G, IHM CYO Track, or mail to:
IHM CYO Track
Attn:: Mrs. G, 201 Boulevard
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Registration ends September 23rd.
Have you been a runner and can’t wait to help? New coaches are always welcome! Join us and have fun with other coaches. Questions? Email us at IHMTrack@gmail.com. Let the fun begin!
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.
We joyfully announce the forthcoming celebration of Marriage for
III Brandon Downing & Andrea Buccellato
III Michael Santini & Julia Ciccone
The final Bible Study meeting for the Gospel According to St. Luke will be on Tuesday, September 20th from 7:30PM-9:00PM in the lower Church. The group will discuss the Resurrection Narrative (Chapter 24) and contemplate the meaning of the entire Gospel from the birth of our Lord (which we began discussing in March) to His death and Resurrection.
On the nine Tuesdays from September 27th through November 22nd, the group will meet in the lower Church from 7:30PM to 9:00PM. The discussion topic/Book is TBD and will be announced in next weekend's bulletin.
Starting in Advent, when the universal Church begins hearing passages from the Gospel of St. Matthew at Sunday Liturgies (Year A), the discussion group at IHM will examine the Gospel According to St. Matthew. On Tuesday, November 29th we will start off with a Divine Liturgy at 7:00PM in the Chapel and go down to the lower Church to discuss Chapter 1 after Mass.
Refreshments will be served. The group will discuss a chapter every week finishing the 28th chapter of Matthew's Gospel at the end of June 2023. We hope many parishioners will take advantage of this spiritual endeavor facilitating their growth in faith during this Year of the Eucharist.
If you have any questions please call Tom & Rosemary Roche at (914) 725-1148.
HOLY COMMUNION FOR THOSE
WITH GLUTEN SENSITIVITIES
For any who have sensitivities to Gluten, know that Low Gluten hosts (containing less than 0.002% gluten, <20ppm, fully in accord with Church Canon Law) are available for receiving our Lord in Holy Communion.
For those unable to have any gluten, we are happy to offer Holy Communion from a separate Chalice. Please speak with a priest before Mass.
September 18, 2022
Month of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Dear Friends in the Lord:
Whenever I receive letters from parishioners, none cheers me more than when I read how much the faithful love their priests. And as you know, almost all of them were educated and formed at St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, which just celebrated its 125th anniversary this past year.
Our seminarians are not only the future shepherds of our flock, but they will also be spiritual guides and leaders in out wider communities. We must be sure that they are as well prepared as possible to serve the Church in New York.
I ask you to consider in your own prayer, a sacrificial gift to the Annual Seminary Appeal. It will be collected on the weekend of September 25th. Your support will provide tuition, room and board, academic training and spiritual formation for our archdiocesan seminarians and the others who are studying there and help prepare these young men to become great priests who will inspire future letters of admiration.
The priesthood is a life of sacrifice and service. As you know, we do not have as many men making the commitment to serve as priests as we did years ago, and I am so grateful to those who accept the Lord's call. I ask you to pray for priestly vocations and help me in providing for our seminarians who will hand on the life and traditions of the Church one day. To learn more, visit www.dunwoodie.edu.
With prayerful best wishes and gratitude to you and your families, I am,
Faithfully in Christ,
+Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY MASS AT IHM
Msgr. Sweeney will honor couples at IHM next Sunday, September 25th at the 10:30AM Mass, who are celebrating important milestone Wedding Anniversaries during 2022. if you have not already done so, please call the Rectory Office weekdays between 10:00AM and 4:00PM, (914) 723-0276, to submit your names.
Our congratulations and best wishes to all those couples in our parish!
Special Anniversary Mass at IHM
Sunday, September 25th
66th Anniversary:
Robert & Evelyn LoBosco
64th Anniversary:
Ronald & Agnes H. Stauble
50th Anniversary:
Alfred & Mary Grace Abbatiello
Daniel & Phyllis Caro
John & Concordia Carter
Daniel & Geraldine Gerardi
Frank & Frances Giordano
Paulino & Rita Gomez
Marijan & Josanda Jurlina
John & Jane Kahl
Bjoern & Elise Kuhn
Rocco & Marianne Maiorano
Louis & Mary Ann Pisseri
40th Anniversary:
Rocco & Roseanne Valvano
25th Anniversary:
John & Colleen Macaluso
Boy Scouts Troop 2 Scarsdale
Boy Scouts Selling Wreaths
It is that most wonderful time of the year again! Boy Scouts Troop 2 Scarsdale is launching the annual Christmas Wreath fundraiser.
Boy Scout Troop 2 will be selling Christmas wreaths after all the Masses at IHM next weekend, September 25th. This is their only fundraiser and the funds raised are used 100% to run the troop- trip/camp subsidies, new equipment, and supplies.
IHM CYO BASKETBALL
IHM CYO Basketball is a parish league in Westchester and Putnam counties. It is open to all boys and girls in grades 3-8 that are registered parishioners or students at IHM School.
Registration for the CYO basketball 2022-23 season is NOW OPEN on our website, IHMBASKETBALL.ORG. Visit the website to sign up.
Practices will begin the week of September 26th in the IHM school gym. Days and
times of practices will be determined closer to the start of practice and you will be notified by your coach or coordinator.
Please contact Greg Doyle at thedoyle6@gmail.com with any questions.
Senior female parishioner seeks a small apartment or studio in the parish. Rent under $1,000/month. For information call Dotty through the
Rectory (914-723-0276).
HIGH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
WELCOME BACK NIGHT!
DETAILS BELOW
The Serra Club of The Bronx & Westchester cordially invites you to its monthly luncheon meeting on Wednesday, September 28th at 12:00 noon at Eastwood Manor (3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx). The speaker is Msgr. Luke Sweeney. The topic is St Bernard of Cairvaux. Our luncheon consists of Fruit Plate, salad, pasta, Entrée, Dessert, Bread, Wine, Soda, Coffee, Tea ($42.00 per person) Please call Carl Lanzano at (718) 325-6706 no later than September 20, 2022 if you will be attending our luncheon meeting
Wine Tasting - Friday, September 30th
6:30PM - 8:30PM
IHM School Auditorium
IHM DEVELOPMENT FUND GOLF OUTING
SAVE THE DATE: Monday. October 24, 2022
Lake Isle Country Club
Click here to sign up!
IHM DEVELOPMENT FUND GALA
SAVE THE DATE: February 25, 2023
Mulino's at Lake Isle
Family Life Office:
Widower's Bereavement Support Group
A Widower’s bereavement support group will be held at the St. Kateri Catholic Center (24 Sloan Rd., Newburgh) on consecutive Tuesdays: September 13, 20, 27, and Oct 4, and 11 - from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Please note that this group is open to men who have survived the death of a spouse. Space is limited. For more information and to register, please call Vinny DaSilva from the Family Life Office at 646-794-3168.
Recovery from Addictive Illnesses
During the month of September we pray for those troubled with and in recovery from addictive illnesses. It was inaugurated in 1999 by Cardinal O’Connor, continued by Cardinal Egan and reintroduced in 2016 by Cardinal Dolan. Statistics tell us that more than 20 million Americans are struggling; nine million children live in homes with one parent who has an addiction commonly associated with alcohol and illicit drug use, and increasingly with gambling, sex, social media, food, shopping, and pornography. It is a reminder of the plight of those dealing daily with addiction and recovery issues, and those who love and support them on the difficult journey to healing. It is an opportunity to recall the true meaning of freedom, as material abundance and spiritual emptiness too often lead to addictive behaviors. Most importantly, the observance is a powerful vehicle for prayer for families and communities in need. Resource material is available from the Family Life office.
Suicide Prevention Month
As you may know, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline changed this July from a 10-digit 800 phone number to a new, 3-digit number - 988. Similar to the ease of 911 for emergencies, people can dial, text, and chat this simple phone number if there is a mental health or suicidal concern, or emergency situation. 988 is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365, in English and Spanish, along with interpretation services in over 150 languages.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we are approaching October which is Respect Life Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Here are some resources concerning mental health and suicide [prevention] that you may want to share in bulletins, social media, and digital communications
Knights of Columbus Raffle
The Rev. John A. Keogh Council: C&B is the Charitable & Benevolent Raffle program the Knights of Columbus runs each year. It is their main fundraiser and they use those funds to help those suffering from floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters.
C&B raffles will be available after all Masses on the weekend of October 15/16.
The Archbishop Adult Confirmation Program is designed for adult (18+) Catholics seeking the sacrament of Confirmation, who have been baptized, have received their first Holy Communion, and have been educated in the Catholic faith through Catholic Schools or Religious Education Programs.
The Archbishop Adult Confirmation Program will present an overview of the essentials of the Catholic faith. Through presentations, group discussion, reflection and prayer, the sessions will cover Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the Creed, prayer and spirituality, the Church, Catholic social teaching and the meaning of the sacrament of Confirmation.
How to Register: Please send the following by email or mail:
- Pastor's permission letter
- Copy of Baptismal certificate
- Copy of First Communion certificate
- If married, copy of Catholic marriage certificate
- Registration fee of $100 per person ($160 per engaged/married couple)
Send documents to Liliana Cruz at rcia@archny.org or Office of Adult Faith Formation, 1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
CLICK HERE to Register. The Registration Deadline is the first day of class.
CLICK HERE to Register. The Registration Deadline is the first day of class.
For more information, contact (646) 794-2851 or rcia@archny.org.
Westchester Location | Ossining
Mariandale Retreat Center, 299 North Highland Ave.
Wednesdays from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Eight Sessions: October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, December 7 at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine (Manhattan)
To see the list of locations for classes around the Archdiocese of New York,
see the below flyer.
CLOTHES COLLECTION FOR MIDNIGHT RUN
Saturday September 24, 2022 11:00AM-2:00PM
LOCATION – Eastchester Public Library
The Eastchester Rotary Interact Club is collecting items for Midnight Run, helping the homeless in NYC. If you would like to contribute any items listed below, please drop them off on:
- Saturday, September 24 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM at the Eastchester Library
- If you cannot make it Saturday, you can drop off your items any time from September 25th-29th at the front doorstep of the home of Theresa Nicholson (69 Webster Road, Scarsdale, N.Y 10583). The Interact Club will deliver the items to Midnight Run location nearby
Adult men/women items needed:
Hoodies, Sweaters. Socks (new), Underwear (new), Sneakers, Pants
FAMILY DAY: MAKING EVERYDAY SPECIAL is a National Center on Addiction Substance Abuses initiative to promote simple, everyday things parents can do to build a strong, healthy relationship with their kids that prevents future drug use. Family day will be celebrated nationwide on Tuesday, September 27th. To learn more or to join parents all across America in taking the Family Day STAR pledge, visit www.casafamilyday.org. You may also find family day on Facebook and Twitter. A Parent Toolkit is included with this mailing.
St. Veronica’s Guild
All Ladies of the parish are invited to the St. Veronica’s Guild Communion Breakfast here at IHM in the lower Church on Friday, September 30th, after the 9:00AM Mass. There is no charge. For reservations, please call Edith McMann at (914) 693-6528.
IHM Annual Life Chain: October 2nd
Respect Life Sunday, on October 2nd, 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 2nd, 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 spread out.
Last year we had over 100 participants. This year we aim to at least double that number, resulting in a half-mile of Pro-Life messages on each side of the Post Road. Please tell your friends and family about this unique opportunity to be a part of IHM’s growing annual public Pro-Life proclamation.
Our Food Pantry is in need of the following nutritious foods: canned fruits, dried fruits, fruit cocktail, peanut butter, canned meals, such as spaghetti and meatballs, noodles, rice, dry/hot cereals, jelly, crackers, dry milk packets, juice boxes, cookies, Jell-O, puddings macaroni & cheese and canned tuna.
Sundry Items – Paper toweling, toilet tissue, shampoo, toothpaste, soap.
To ensure food safety, we cannot use: unlabeled cans, glass containers, perishable foods or expired items.
40 Days for Life is a life-saving prayer campaign that will take place throughout our Archdiocese starting on September 28 and concluding November 6. 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 22,000 unborn children have been saved from abortion during 40 Days for Life campaigns. To learn more about the 40 Days for Life campaign, visit: www.40daysforlife.com
A kickoff event will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 11:00am in IHM's School Auditorium. Come join us!
PRO-LIFE CORNER
Life Fact: 30 days after conception a baby has grown 10,000 times! His/Her brain has human proportions and blood flows in veins.
“Only with prayer - prayer that storms the
heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and souls - will
the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of
life." -Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Catholic Bishops
The 45th COLUMBUS DAY MASS will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Monday, October 10th at 9:30AM and reflects the millions of men, women and children who came to America in pursuit of freedom and opportunity, and the faith that helped them endure hardship and adversity. Admission is free, but tickets are required to enter the cathedral until 9:15 at which point it becomes general admission. Please email or call the Rectory if you would like to request tickets. The parade celebrating Italian American heritage will begin at 11:30AM.
PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY
You are invited to the 2022 PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY on Saturday, October 15th 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 Priscilla Parameswaran (914) 441-8805. Please bring your lawn chairs and be there on time.
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.
- HSOR: IHM High School teens in grades 9 through 12 will gather again on Wednesday, September 28th from 7:30pm until 9pm. 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!
- IHM Women's Prayer Group: Weekly prayer gatherings for women are offered each Thursday from 7:00-8:00PM either outside by the Blessed Mother statue (in pleasant weather), inside in the Marian Chapel in inclement or hot weather or in the Church Library in cooler weather. For more information, please contact the Rectory (914-723-0276 or ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org).
- Bible Discussion Group on the Gospel of Luke: Please feel free to join the discussion with about 20 others on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the lower church.
- 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 in early October. 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
- Celebration of Padre Pio will take place at the Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center at Graymoor in Garrison, NY, on Saturday, September 24th from 9:00AM - 3:00PM. Mass in Italian will be at 11:00AM in Our Lady of the Atonement Chapel followed by the blessing of their new Padre Pio statue. There is an outdoor Religious Articles store, as well as many Shrines and Chapels on the grounds. A variety of food trucks will be available for the purchase of food or bring your own food and enjoy at their picnic area. For more information, please call 845-424-2111.
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, September 17/18, 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, September 18, 2022
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 5:30PM Vigil - Evelyn Lacalamita by Peter & Danielle Lacalamita
7:30AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00AM - Christopher Murphy by Joseph Murphy
10:30AM - Aristides Gomez by Gloria Gomez
10:30AM - Aristides Gomez by Gloria Gomez
12:00PM - Joseph P. Gulia by Susan Gulia
MONDAY, September 19, 2022
St. Januarius
6:45AM - Brian Lilly by The Waterhouse Family
9:00AM - Virginia Mariani by Thomas & Donna Telegades
TUESDAY, September 20, 2022
St. Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang & companions
6:45AM - Angelina Boccia by Melinda Post
9:00AM - Peggy and Andrew Donlon by Margaret Lewis
WEDNESDAY, September 21, 2022
St. Matthew
6:45AM - Godwin Okoli (Living) by Godgive Okoli
9:00AM - Angelina Mary & Davide Villani by Rose Villani
THURSDAY, September 22, 2022
6:45AM - Fred Canzone by Steven & Denise Napoli
9:00AM - Erminia Tosti by Elsa Carrea
FRIDAY, September 23, 2022
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
6:45AM - Honigsberg Family by Denis & Joan Mulcahy
9:00AM - Jean Savoye by Nicholas Savoye
SATURDAY, September 24, 2022
Mem. of Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30AM - Marilyn Terio by Vito (Stephen) Giordano
5:30PM Vigil - Katarina Erzetic by Joseph & Anita Sabelja
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Fr. Patrick Curley
Sr. Danielle Baran
Sr. Marie Paula Holdman, SC
Louis Ranucci
Jason Bergen
Christopher Kesicke
Barbara Grossberg
Rose Kelly
Thomas Cori
Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Andrews
Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Andrews
Fabiola Rincon
Frederick H. Bruyns
Catherine Schoetz
Joyce Levine
Ronald Carlucci
Charles O’Neill
Kim Lee
Martha Gomez
Sofia Janer
Juliana Santamaria
Catherine Rancic Ritiu
Nora Donovan
Giacomo ‘Jack’ Del Vecchio
James Hannan
Loretta Hannan
Louise Ciampanelli
Nicholas Ciampanelli
Frances Ciampanelli
Yollanda Fernandez
Emily Gosewehr
Justin Vaccaro
John McKenna
The Deceased of Our Parish
Queen Elizabeth II
Fr. Urbano L. Rodrigues
Jim Halligan
Rosa Liga
Maria F. DeStefano
- 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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