Justice shall flourish in his time,
and fullness of peace for ever.
My dear friends,
I hope your Advent is off to a good start - preparing and waiting for the Lord Jesus through prayer, a renewed encounter at Mass in the Word of God and in the Eucharistic Sacrament, and in Charity with others.
The extended hours for Eucharistic Adoration are off to a good start for Monday and Friday! Thank you to Christian Rudloff and his Committee for this new impetus and for all who signed up!
Adoration will now begin each week after the 6:45 AM Morning Mass, Monday through Friday. When we pray and allow the presence of Jesus into our souls, amazing experiences of grace can happen in our lives. Please be attentive to your times, requesting substitutes when needed, and to any hours without an adorer. Please sign in at the tablet at the entrance to the Marian Chapel. I will reach out to the 9pm adorers on Mondays since Fr. Thumma and I would like to conclude at 9pm with Benediction.
After a wonderful Advent Wreath-making event last Sunday (thank you, Mrs. Laura Covais!), we are in for another memorable event - Cocoa & Carols this evening immediately following the 5:30pm Vigil Mass in the lower church (thank you, One Community Committee of the Parish Council)!
As you are aware, Catholic New York archdiocesan newspaper has ceased printing and news now will be available daily online at theGoodNewsroom.org. It will be more video based and there will be weekly e-mails with a summary sent to all. Mobile apps are in the works.
Our Blessed Mother's Solemnity under the title of her Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the United States, is a holy day of obligation this year. Masses will be offered on Wednesday, December 7th at 5:30pm, and Thursday, December 8th at 6:45am, 9am (our IHM School community will join), 12 noon and 7:30pm (our IHM College group will attend and then have a bite to eat in the rectory afterwards). Given the importance of the Solemnity, all Religious Education students are directed to attend one of the Masses in lieu of classes this week (there is also a specific additional Mass time e-mailed to them) or Mass at another Catholic Church. HSOR will also have specific information emailed to them.
A Night of Prayer for our Country will follow on Thursday, December 8th from 8:00 to 11:00 PM.
If you have not had an opportunity to contribute to the 2022 Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal, they are about $1.6 million away from this year's goal. Donations will be appreciated.
A happy feast day to our neighbors, Immaculate Conception, 53 Winter Hill Road in Tuckahoe, who will be offering Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 11th at 3:00 PM!
A blessed Second Sunday of Advent to all!
In this Edition:
- Annual Cocoa & Carols Event | December 3rd following the 5:30PM Mass - Details below
- Adoration at IHM - details and sign up below
- IHM Religious Education Advent Activity photos below
- The IHM 2023 Mass Intention Book is now OPEN. Instructions to reserve are below.
- Christmas Flower Donations - please return before December 24th
- Catholic Charities Thank You
- Second Collection Next Weekend: Retired Religious
- Sheen Center: Christmas on Bleecker on Monday, December 5th at 7:30PM
- The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Thursday, December 8th) is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times listed below.
- Giving Tree at IHM:
- Please take a gift tag, purchase a new gift and return it unwrapped under the Giving Tree by Sunday, December 11th
- Volunteers Needed: Mondays, December 5th & December 12th
- IHM Parish will host a night of prayer for our parish on Thursday, December 8th - from 8:00-11:00PM in the Church
- Bible Study at IHM will now be meeting on Tuesdays from 7:00PM-8:30PM
- Letter from Cardinal Dolan: The Good Newsroom
- Young Adult Mass:
- Young Adult Mass with Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Wednesday, December 7th at 7:30PM
- Southern Westchester Young Adult Mass & Christmas Caroling at Our Lady of Fatima, Scarsdale on December 21st at 6:30PM
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Upcoming Community Events. All are Welcome:
- IHM Development Fund Gala | February 25, 2023 - DETAILS BELOW (sponsored by the IHM Development Committee)
- New York Catholic Youth Day 2023 is on April 22, 2023 at St. Joseph's Seminary
- Liturgical Ministries sign up for Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors and Ushers
- Senior Parishioner seeks small apartment in Parish
- Community News Update
Annual Cocoa & Carols Event
Saturday, December 3rd
After the 5:30PM Mass
ADORATION AT IHM
IHM is increasing the hours of Eucharistic Adoration:
- Now on Mondays and Fridays the Marian Chapel will host this special prayer with Jesus from 7:15AM until 9:00PM on Mondays and 8:00PM on Fridays.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays will have Adoration from 7:10AM until 1:00PM.
That will increase as committed adorers sign up for all of the spots.
IHM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PARISH ADVENT ACTIVITY
IHM Religious Ed hosted a family Advent Wreath making activity. Lots of families joined in the festivities and created their own unique advent wreaths to take home and have for years to come. Monsignor Sweeney blessed each of the wreaths. It was a fun day for all who attended!
The IHM 2023 Mass Intention Book is open for online Mass intention requests. Please use the link below to view available Masses for 2023 and to reserve Mass Intentions. Mass Intentions will remain opened until all available Masses have been requested. For those who are unable to utilize the online feature, stop by the rectory, email IHMchurch@IHMscarsdale.org or call (914) 723-0276.
Sunday, December 4, 2022 | Second Sunday of Advent | Matthew 3:1-12
Friends, today’s Gospel presents John the Baptist as a revolutionary.
Advent is best understood as a preparation for a revolution. The liturgical readings for this time of the year—focusing on Isaiah, John the Baptist, Mary, and Jesus—positively crackle with energy and electricity. When we seek to understand them on their own terms and in the context of the time in which they were written, we discover their revolutionary power.
Around the year 30, an alarming figure appeared in the Judean desert, wearing animal skins and eating locusts and wild honey; and his theme hearkened back to the prophet Isaiah: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” John the Baptist was telling his listeners to make ready for the arrival of the God of Israel as a conquering King who would, once again, overthrow the oppressors of his people.
And the revolution arrived in the person of a young Galilean rabbi, whose message was simple and unambiguous: “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” Jesus was saying that the new King has arrived and he’s begun his work; so change your lives and come under his lordship.
Advent is best understood as a preparation for a revolution. The liturgical readings for this time of the year—focusing on Isaiah, John the Baptist, Mary, and Jesus—positively crackle with energy and electricity. When we seek to understand them on their own terms and in the context of the time in which they were written, we discover their revolutionary power.
Around the year 30, an alarming figure appeared in the Judean desert, wearing animal skins and eating locusts and wild honey; and his theme hearkened back to the prophet Isaiah: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” John the Baptist was telling his listeners to make ready for the arrival of the God of Israel as a conquering King who would, once again, overthrow the oppressors of his people.
And the revolution arrived in the person of a young Galilean rabbi, whose message was simple and unambiguous: “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” Jesus was saying that the new King has arrived and he’s begun his work; so change your lives and come under his lordship.
Bishop Robert Barron
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We joyfully announce the forth-coming celebration of Marriage for
III Michael James Schmidt & Christiana Mary Fraser
The Second Collection this weekend is for Restoration & Repair.
As always, thank you for your generosity.
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.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS
Please use the envelope provided in your envelope packets for donations for our Christmas flowers. Your donation can be made in memory of a deceased loved one. Please print clearly. Additional envelopes are available at the doors of the Church or the rectory and should be returned before December 24th.
Catholic Charities “Thank You”
Thank you for generously supporting the Catholic Charities Campaign for Charity and Justice! If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! To donate, visit: www.catholiccharitiesny.org
Second Collection Next Weekend:
Retired Religious
The Second Collection next weekend is the Annual Appeal for the Retired Religious. Our parish will take up the annual archdiocesan collection for the thousands of retired Catholic sisters and brothers whose hard work, prayers, and sacrifices helped build our Catholic schools, hospitals, and charitable agencies. These dedicated women and men gave- and give- their lives in extraordinary and exemplary service to the archdiocese, and now, as they move into their senior years, we are able to offer them in return our love and support through this annual collection that helps to provide for their needs. Please do whatever you can to assist our retired religious. Please be as generous as possible. Thank You!
We congratulate the following children who were baptized in the month of November, 2022. We also extend congratulations to their families!
Thomas DiMartino
Sofia Lucia DiNardo
Matteo Dominic
Josephine Emilia Mascia
Stella Spina
On Monday, December 5th at 7:30PM, the Sheen Center will hold its 2022 benefit performance Christmas on Bleecker: Celebrating the Reason. Cardinal Dolan will open the show with performances by Vanessa Williams, Darlene Love, Ronan Tynan, Rick Faugno, Jen Fulwiler, Daisy Jopling, and Frank Shiner, who will also host. This year’s event promises to be one of the best yet! To purchase tickets, visit sheencenter.org/christmasonbleecker.
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on Thursday, December 8th. It is a Holy Day of Obligation.
THE MASS SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Wednesday, December 7th - 5:30PM Vigil Mass
Thursday, December 8th - 6:45AM, 9:00AM, 12noon, & 7:30PM
Thursday, December 8th - 6:45AM, 9:00AM, 12noon, & 7:30PM
IHM Parish will host a Night of Prayer for our parish.
It will take place on
Thursday, December 8th from 8:00PM-11:00PM
in the Church
(Following the 7:30PM Mass)
On Thursday, December 15th at 7:00PM, St. Patrick’s Cathedral will hold the 43rd Annual A City Singing at Christmas. Please contact IHM Rectory (ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org/914-723-0276) if you would like to attend.
GIVING TREE AT IHM
Please take a gift tag, purchase a new gift and return it unwrapped under the Giving Tree by Sunday, December 11th. Gifts are for the Dominican Sisters Family Health Agency in the South Bronx; Paradise House, a residence for people with AIDS on the Grand Concourse, HOPE Community Services, a food pantry, soup kitchen and social service agency in New Rochelle and some local families.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We will be sorting Giving Tree items in the Rectory on Monday, December 5th and December 12th at 9:45AM. Contact the Rectory if interested, call 914-723-0276 or email IHMChurch@IHMScarsdale.org. Much help is needed!
TIME CHANGE FOR BIBLE STUDY AT IHM
The IHM Bible Discussion Group meets on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30PM in the lower Church. The group will discuss the Gospel According to St. Matthew.
If you have any questions please call Tom & Rosemary Roche at (914) 725-1148.
Dear Friend,
You know me, I like to spread good news. Well, today I have exciting news to share with you. We have launched The Good Newsroom, a new digital newsroom where you can stay up to date on everything happening in the Church in New York. The Catholic faithful have such a positive impact – the work we do for people, families, and generations of believers benefits our society and our communities in a variety of ways.
The Good Newsroom is a website where we will publish videos, articles, opinion pieces, and photos on a daily basis to tell the story of our faith, our actions, and our good deeds. I hope you will log on to see interviews with key church leaders, educators, and parishioners. You’ll learn fascinating new details about the important role we play in the lives of the diverse mosaic of Catholics who make up the Archdiocese of New York.
Please join me in staying connected with the Catholic community of New York at theGoodNewsroom.org.
Faithfully in Christ,
Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Your connection to the Catholic
community of New York
Join us for our December 7th Young Adult Mass with Cardinal Dolan! Adoration with praise and worship and Confessions will be available from 6:30-7:30PM. Mass begins at 7:30PM. His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, is our celebrant. Our guest musician is TBA. Social to follow at Connolly's Pub & Restaurant E. 47th Street! Invite a friend on the Facebook event here.
Southern Westchester Young Adult Mass
& Christmas Caroling
Our Lady of Fatima, 5 Strathmore Rd, Scarsdale
December 21st: 6:30PM - Adoration & Confessions; 7:30PM Mass
IHM DEVELOPMENT FUND
95th GALA ANNIVERSARY
February 25, 2023
Mulino's at Lake Isle
More information below
Mark your calendars for New York Catholic Youth Day on April 22, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Seminary. We will also be hosting a Middle School Rally on April 23, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Seminary. We are aiming for over a 1,000 young people at both events.
We are looking to expand the involvement of our parishioners in four important Liturgical Ministries:
- Altar Server - Grade 4 to college-aged
- Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion - Adult
- Lector - High School and older
- Usher - Adult
Please consider getting involved, your service will help our parish and offer you the opportunity to grow in a specific way in your faith. Support and training will be provided for all interested persons.
You may use the buttons below for more information to and to submit an interest form. We will contact you in a few weeks with an update.
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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).
John the Baptist, while still in the womb of Elizabeth, recognized Jesus in the womb of Mary and leapt for joy. This Advent season may we recognize Jesus as our Savior and be open to his joy, peace, and love.
- IHM Women's Prayer Group: Weekly prayer gatherings for women are offered 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).
- Bible Discussion Group on the Gospel of Matthew: Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the lower church. Refreshments served.
- Charismatic Prayer Meeting at the House of Prayer: On Mondays at 7:30PM in the Chapel. PLEASE BE ADVISED: The Thursdays of Prayer will not be continuing at this time.
- 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: Next gathering will be on Thursday, December 8th at the 7:30pm Mass for the Immaculate Conception followed by a gathering with food in the Rectory Conference Room. Please contact the group's Coordinator, David Pereira, or the Co-Coordinator, Katya Drohan for more information (ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org). CLICK HERE to sign up for the email list.
- The Centering Prayer Group meets on Wednesday's at 10:00AM in the Church Library. Newcomers are always welcome. Meetings last around 45-60 minutes. The format includes: 20 minutes of Centering Prayer (a silent prayer form in the Christian contemplative tradition in which we seek to open our minds and hearts to the Divine Life within), Lectio Divina (a prayerful reading of Scripture) and a brief discussion. For more information, contact Elise Kuhn at 914-725-4728
- Boys 11 to 17 are invited to Join Immaculate Heart of Mary Boy Scout Troop 2 Scarsdale. Visit Boy Scout Troop 2 in the IHM lower Church (201 Boulevard, Scarsdale) on Thursday evenings at 7:30PM. Do you want to canoe, camp, go white water rafting, rock climb, repel . . . all while using life skills like first aid and CPR? Then come try us out! For more information, contact info@troop2scarsdale.org. A Boy Scout is 11 years old or has completed the fifth grade but is not yet 18.
- An "Entering Canaan" Men's day for those men who are suffering as a result of loosing a child to abortion will take place Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Westchester NY. The day will be hosted by The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. For further information and confidential reservations please call: Lumina/Hope & Healing after abortion: (877) 586-4621, or email at Lumina@postabortionhelp.org.
- Earn Degrees and Certificates in Theology through Saint Joseph’s Seminary – Spring Classes have been announced! Take classes in person or 100% on line. Expand your understanding of the Catholic faith. Affordable tuition, faithful to Church Teaching, conveniently scheduled classes – Apply TODAY! For more information go to: www.dunwoodie.edu/ma-in-theology
- St. Nicholas: The Academy of Sacred Drama presents holiday performances of historic significance at St. James the Less Church in Scarsdale (December 16th at 7:30PM) and St. Vincent Ferrer Church in NYC (December 17th at 2:30PM): the New York premiere of Giovanni Bononcini’s oratorio San Nicola di Bari (1693). This tale of St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus) reveals the untold story of his early life—before he became known for giving gifts in secret. It’s a musical drama you won’t want to miss. For more information, visit sacreddrama.org/nicholas.
- NavigatorACO | Calvary Hospital: NavigatorACO is an Accountable Care Organization for high-needs populations. In general, patients with high needs are defined as adults with complex care needs and functional limitations in their ability to care for themselves or perform routine daily tasks. In partnership with your healthcare provider, other healthcare professionals, and your family, we offer services to better manage complex health issues in your home. Our goal is to coordinate your care so you get the right care at the right time while avoiding unnecessary duplication or services and preventing medical errors.
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, December 3/4, 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, December 4, 2022
Second Sunday of Advent
Second Sunday of Advent
Saturday 5:30PM Vigil - Al Attisani & Gondiosa Family by Phyllis Attisani
7:30AM - Michael Magardino by Robert & Christine Magardino
9:00AM - Susan Calabro & Robert Mazzari by Joan Mazzari
10:30AM - John Cunningham by Jacqueline Fliszary
10:30AM - John Cunningham by Jacqueline Fliszary
12:00PM - Lillian C. Pelella by Christopher & Karen Pelella
MONDAY, December 5, 2022
6:45AM - Tata Jacobson by The Waterhouse Family
9:00AM - Theresa M Sullivan by Theresa Azurkiewicz
TUESDAY, December 6, 2022
St. Nicholas
6:45AM - Uche Okoli (Living) by Godgive Okoli
9:00AM - Maureen Brown by Paul & Patricia Abrams
WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2022
St. Ambrose
6:45AM - Joseph Piscopo by Elena Ippolito
9:00AM - Anthony & Imma & Sabatino Carrea by Joseph & Chiara Saccomano
9:00AM - Anthony & Imma & Sabatino Carrea by Joseph & Chiara Saccomano
5:30PM - John H. Engel by Basil & Elizabeth Donnelly
THURSDAY, December 8, 2022
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6:45AM - Vincent Corio by Deirdre Corio
9:00AM - Giovanni Mastronardi by Rosaria Mastronardi
12:00PM - Geraldina Di Dona by Gerardo & Maria Giordano
7:30PM - Vincent and Ida Ciardullo by Gerald & Carolyn Miceli
FRIDAY, December 9, 2022
St. Juan Diego
6:45AM - William Didie by Conrad & Mary Rausch
9:00AM - Margaret & Pat Roche by John & Camille Roche
SATURDAY, December 10, 2022
8:30AM - Brian D. Daly by Elizabeth Daly
5:30PM Vigil - Living and Deceased Members of the Kuhn & Otto Familes by Elise M. Kuhn
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Sr. Danielle Baran
Barbara Grossberg
Catherine Rancic Ritiu
Emily Gosewehr
Marina Perna
Frank O'Connor
Thomas Lifrieri
Angela Lifrieri
Allison Santo
Rowland Miller
Martin Verendia
Phyllis Attisani
Nary Sith
Baby Maverick Trainer
James Hannan
Nick Ciampanelli
Louise Ciampanelli
The Deceased of Our Parish
Jeanne Queenan
Xiu Lian Hu
Geraldine Tummolo
Joan Gallotta
Pauline Marcotrigiano
Frances Cohen
- 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.
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