The LORD look upon you kindly
and give you peace!
(Numbers 6:26)
My dear friends,
A blessed and Happy New Year 2023! (Please note that there will NOT be a 7:30am Sunday Mass tomorrow, New Year's Day.)
As society celebrates a new calendar year, the Church concludes the Octave of Christmas by honoring and celebrating Blessed Mary as the Mother of God! Though she herself is not divine, by giving birth to the Divine Person of the Son of God, who took on our human nature to dwell with us, she truly is the Mother of God and will forever enjoy this beautiful relationship with her Son, Jesus.
It was wonderful celebrating Christmas with all of you! A big thank you to Dr. Laurie Adamo, our Director of Music and Organist, for bringing together and directing our choir, a number of soloists including our very own Larry Harris and a brass ensemble! Thank you to our dedicated women of the Parish's Saint Veronica's Guild who, with some help from our Servers, set up the sanctuary with the Creche and the dazzling Poinsettia plants! Our gratitude to our Ushers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers, Servers and Sacristan for all you did to make the Solemnity special! Our worship of God and our experience of the Holy Mass should be beautiful and relate to various senses and dimensions of our being. Thank all of you for your support and presence!
For the observed holiday on Monday, January 2nd, we will only have a 9:00am daily Mass followed by a Eucharistic Holy Hour with Confessions (9:30-10:30am). The regular Adoration schedule will return on Tuesday, January 3rd. (Please see below for details - do sign up for an hour!)
Speaking of the 3rd...This week on Tuesday, Fr. Thumma celebrates his birthday! Please join me in wishing him a wonderful celebration in gratitude to Almighty God for the blessing that he is at IHM!
IHM School returns on Tuesday and our Religious Education Program comes back in session on Wednesday. May you enjoy these last couple of days of Christmas break!
Please give consideration to supporting our IHM Development Gala on February 25th. There is also a Holy Name Society Men's Weekend Retreat March 10th - 12th at the Marian Shrine in Haverstraw (Rockland County). Details below for both!
The Solemnity of the Epiphany, celebrated with much devotion by Eastern Christians, is traditionally celebrated on the 6th of January. For Latin Rite Roman Catholics in the United States, our Bishops move the observance to the Sunday following January 1st. The Liturgical Christmas Season extends this year to Monday, January 9th, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. But there is also the tradition to go to February 2nd - the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple (perhaps leave the Nativity out until then!).
Thank you, once again, for your devoted presence during Christmas and your financial support of our parish! The Christmas collection will be kept open until January 8th. Tax letters for donations to IHM will be generated later this month.
A blessed Sunday, Solemnity of Mary and New Year!
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Saturday. December 31st
Confessions: 9:00am & 4:00-5:00PM
5:30PM - Vigil Mass
Sunday, January 1st
9:00AM
10:30AM
5:30PM - Vigil Mass
Sunday, January 1st
9:00AM
10:30AM
12:00 noon
(There will be no 7:30am Mass)
Monday, January 2nd
9:00AM
- Eucharistic Adoration: Monday, January 2 from 9:30-10:30AM
- Except for the above days and times, Eucharistic Adoration will be suspended from December 23rd through January 2nd. Regular hours will return on Tuesday, January 3rd (Tuesdays-Wednesdays-Thursdays 7:15am to 1:00PM, Fridays 7:15AM to 8:00PM and Mondays 7:15AM to 9:00PM). Please sign up for additional hours so that we may increase availability.
- 2023 Calendars are also available at the doors of the Church. A heartfelt Thank You to Tom Di Carlo of Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Home, Scarsdale and Alan Benedict of Westchester Funeral Home, Eastchester for donating our 2022 Calendars.
- The Parish Rectory Office will observe the following schedule changes:
- Saturday, December 31 from 9:00am until 1pm.
- Monday, January 2nd CLOSED in observance of the New Year's Holiday.
- School and Religious Ed Offices will be closed until Tuesday, January 3rd
- Please join us in wishing our Fr. Thumma a Happy Birthday on Monday, January 3rd !!!
On behalf of the Priests, Religious, Faculty and Staff of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, School & Religious Education Program we wish our parish family a happy, healthy,
and safe New Year!
In this Edition:
- Holy Mary, Pray for us!
- Letter from Cardinal Dolan regarding The Catholic University/Catholic Communications Campaign second collection next weekend
- 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)
- Men's Retreat at the Don Bosco Retreat Center, March 10-12
- Liturgical Ministries sign up for Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors and Ushers
- Follow IHM Parish on Social Media
- Senior Parishioner seeks small apartment in Parish
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God | Luke 2:16-21
Friends, today we celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God.
St. Irenaeus says that, throughout the history of salvation, God was trying on humanity, gradually suiting divinity and humanity to one another—preparing for the Incarnation. All of that preparation was a prelude to the Israelite girl who would say yes to the invitation to be the Mother of God.
To say that Mary is the Mother of God is to insist on the density of the claim that God truly became human. As Fulton J. Sheen commented, Mary is like the moon, for her light is always the reflection of a higher light.
Catholic theology has drawn a further implication from Mary’s status as Mother of God—her role as Mother of the Church. If she is the one through whom Christ was born, and if the Church is indeed Christ’s Mystical Body, then she must be, in a very real sense, the Mother of the Church. She is the one through whom Jesus continues to be born in the hearts of those who believe. This is not to confuse her with the Savior, but it is to insist on her mission as mediator and intercessor.
Bishop Robert Barron
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Happy New Year! | Holy Mary, Pray for us!
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Happy New Year, everyone! We made it to 2023!
With every new year comes a chance for new beginnings, new mindsets, and new graces that the Lord wants us to receive. How will this year be different in our walk with Christ?
The Church celebrates Mary as the Holy Mother of God. As the Ark of the New Covenant, the woman conceived without sin to bear the Body of Christ, Mary does not lord over the rest of us, but intercedes constantly and has been given to us by Christ himself from the Cross: "Behold your mother!" (John 19:27).
Feel free to watch this clip from Bishop Barron's award-winning Catholicism series to learn more about Mary's role as the Theotokos, the Mother of Jesus who is God himself:
"Being obedient, [Mary] became the cause of salvation for herself and for the whole human race."
Questions for Additional Reflection:
- Did you make a 2023 resolution?
- What concrete thing can you do to deepen your prayer routine?
- Who in your life can you invite to come back to Mass? Who can you pray for?
The Second Collection next weekend (January 7-8) will be for The Catholic University/Catholic Communications Campaign. 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.
January 1, 2023
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Christmas Season
Month of the Holy Name of Jesus
Dear friends in the Lord:
January is the time of year within our archdiocese when we ask our people to donate to a special, joint offering to show our support of both The Catholic University of America and the Catholic Communications Campaign.
The Catholic University, in the heartof our nation's capital, is a truly unique institution of higher learning, founded by the United States bishops back ni 1887, and chartered by the Holy See. In every way, the university belongs to each of us no matter where we live. And so, it is incumbent upon us to help with the education of future leaders of our Church and nation. Your contributions help to underwrite the university's financial aid office so that students, young and old from across the country will have access to quality academic and spiritual programs. Just
within the past year, several thousand students, including those from our archdiocese, who otherwise would not have been able to attend CUA, were given an opportunity to do so, thanks in large part to your generosity. 1, myself, am an alumnus.
Also, through the Catholic Communications Campaign, the conference of bishops is able to serve all the dioceses of our nation by providing educational and spiritual programs for radio and television. You should know that one half of your giving remains here in the archdiocese to assist with the ongoing and planned efforts of our communications and technology office such as with broadcasting, social media, public relations, marketing, and the newly launched Good News Room.
This combined collection will be taken ii our parishes next Sunday, January 8, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. To learn more, visit https://engage.catholic.edu/giving/how-give/national-collection and
My gratitude to you for your contribution to these two important collections, and for your past generosity of $94,883.00 last year; and my prayerful best wishes for a holy, healthy, and happy new year.
Faithfully in Christ,
+Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York
IHM DEVELOPMENT FUND
95th GALA ANNIVERSARY
February 25, 2023
Mulino's at Lake Isle
More information below
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish |
Annunciation - Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Holy Name Society Men's Retreat:
Living the Faith in Turbulent Times
March 10-12, 2023
at the Don Bosco Retreat Center
Stony Point, NY
All Catholic men are welcome. Spend a weekend in a time of restful retreat, quiet prayer, reflection, talks and God's grace. Time to recharge your spiritual batteries! The retreat will also feature personal testimonies by husbands and fathers.
The Retreat will begin with dinner on Friday evening at 6:00PM at the Don Bosco Retreat Center and conclude Sunday at 12noon. The cost of the retreat is $250 and includes two nights of single occupancy rooms and all meals. Registration can be confirmed by mailing a $30 deposit (check to IHM Holy Name Society) or using Venmo ("@Damian-Wach") by February 25th to Damian Wach, 11 Stoneleigh Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
Please contact Bill Fraser at (914) 282-7918 or bfraser@aol.com or Damian Wach at dwachny@gmail.com for further details.
Sponsored by the Holy Name Society
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.
FOLLOW IHM PARISH ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
Social Media helps parishioners stay up to date through interactive posts that highlight the happenings of the Parish on a public platform. Please show support by using the links below to follow us!
CLICK HERE to follow us on Instagram
CLICK HERE to follow us on Facebook
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).
- 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. The group is discussing the Gospel According to St. Matthew. If you have any questions, please call Tom & Rosemary Roche at (914) 725-1148.
- 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: After gathering Toys for HOPE Community Services, all IHM College-age students will be invited to a January gathering. 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.
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 31, 2022/January 1, 2023, 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, January 1, 2023
Mary, Mother of God | New Years Day
5:30PM - Frank & Ann Perri by John and Lisa Perri
9:00AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
10:30AM - Virginia F. Cimini by Florence M. Galella
12:00PM - Zef Kalaj by Lula Camaj
MONDAY, January 2, 2022
Ss. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen
9:00AM - Hugo Benschop by Lucy Benschop
TUESDAY, January 3, 2022
Most Holy Name of Jesus
6:45AM - Maureen Gilbride (Birthday) by William and Bernadette Mannion
9:00AM - Thomas D. Reynolds by His daughter Karen Reynolds
WEDNESDAY, January 4, 2022
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
6:45AM -Brian Lilly Jr. by Brian Sr and Brenda Lilly
9:00AM - Rose DeBenedictis by Laura Covias
9:00AM - Rose DeBenedictis by Laura Covias
THURSDAY, January 5, 2022
St. John Neumann Bishop
6:45AM - Msgr. Philip Shannon by Mary Balcom
9:00AM - Blanca Gomez (Birthday) by Gloria Gomez
FRIDAY, January 6, 2022
St. Andre Bessette Christmas Week Day
6:45AM - Marie Collins by Chip and Mary Rausch
9:00AM - Theresa and Vincent DiNapoli by Anthony & Gina Becker
SATURDAY, January 7, 2022
St. Raymond of Penafort
8:30AM - December Remembrance
5:30PM - Mauro Valentine and Antoinette Valentine by Maria Valentine
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Sr. Danielle Baran
Barbara Grossberg
Catherine Rancic Ritiu
Marina Perna
Thomas Lifrieri
Angela Lifrieri
Allison Santo
Nary Sith
Baby Maverick Trainer
James Hannan
Nick Ciampanelli
Louise Ciampanelli
James Micillo
Antonietta Altobello
Frances Galante
Lucille Reynolds
Martin Verendia
Sofia Janer
Joe Caggiano
The Deceased of Our Parish
Albert & Millie Pallone
Fr. Randy Soto (Seminary Professor and Weekend Associate at IC in Tuckahoe)
Michael Provenzale
Jack D. Rehm
Joseph Pavone
- 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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