Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
My dear friends,
Please pray that this evening's visit of His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, our Archbishop, will be a moment of grace and blessing for our parish, particularly our parish school as we celebrate its 95th Anniversary! Remember that the Saturday Vigil Mass for this week only (2/25) will be at 5:00 PM - all are welcome! Come early!
Congratulations once again to our honorees and their families - JoAnn Murphy (posthumously) and Theresa Vaccaro Nicholson!
To our IHM Development Committee, Christine Plummer (Chair), Bobbi Roberts (Fundraising Chair) and their team, who has been working so hard to plan this wonderful celebration - know of my deep appreciation for all you do!
This upcoming week the generous Catechists of our Religious Education Program will have an opportunity for some professional development. Therefore, there will be no classes this week for students. For the Monday Catechists, know that Laura Covais and I will keep an eye on the weather and respond appropriately.
I hope your Lent is off to a solid start! Stations of the Cross will be each Friday at 7:15pm in the church. Friday Adoration during Lent only will conclude at 7pm with Benediction in the chapel. Wednesday Adoration now goes from 7:15am until 9pm!
This Wednesday evening, March 1st at 7pm in the Rectory, all College-age parishioners are welcome to join in our gathering and prayer. Pizza, salad and drinks will be served! See below for group information.
Congratulations on IHM School's sold-out musical, The Wizard of Oz! We look forward to the March 3rd and 4th performances!
I look forward to celebrating next Saturday with our CYO players, coaches and families a great (and finally normal!) CYO basketball season at the end-of-season dinner! To Greg Doyle, our IHM CYO Coordinator, for his countless hours each weekend in the gym making sure all was in place for the games, concessions etc. - thank you! To our Coaches, who devote so much time and enthusiasm to forming our players in the love of the game and in good sportsmanship - I see your effort and greatly appreciate it! To the families and the players, know the life you bring to the parish is a blessing and a wonderful presence that I look forward to - God bless your time and sacrifices!
Have a blessed Sunday!
In this Edition:
- Vote for IHM School in the Best of Westchester!
- Saint Veronica's Guild Day of Recollection at IHM - Saturday, March 11th, RSVP by March 4th
- The next IHM Midnight Run will be on Saturday, April 1st. Donations are needed, see below
- Men's Retreat at the Don Bosco Retreat Center, March 10-12, RSVP required.
- Upcoming Lenten Parish Missions:
- Church of St. Augustine, Larchmont, Renewal in Christ - March 13th-15th
- St. Jude Mission at The Church of St. Eugene, Yonkers, "How to Plan a Amazing Holy Day Menu for Easter" - March 13th-15th
- St. Joseph's Seminary for Vocations - Saturday, March 18th - details and RSVP below
- First Annual Family Life Conference: Saturday, March 25th - Details and RSVP below!
- Beginning Experience: Healing Weekend - April 21st-23rd
- St. Joseph's Seminary Graduate Theology 2023 Summer Course Offerings (May 31 - July 14)
- Updated Community News section
- Liturgical Ministries sign up for Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors and Ushers
- Follow IHM Parish on Social Media
Sunday, February 26, 2023 | First Sunday of Lent| Matthew 4:1-11
Friends, today’s Gospel tells of the Lord’s temptation in the desert. After forty days of fasting in the desert (evocative of Israel’s forty years of wandering in the desert), Jesus meets the devil, who proceeds to lure the Messiah onto the path of sin. Jesus’ sacrifice will entail his coming to battle sin at close quarters, his willingness, therefore, to be drawn by its power, to come under its sway.
Satan first tempts him with sensual pleasure: “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.” One of the most elemental forms of spiritual dysfunction is to make the satisfaction of sensual desire the center of one’s life. Jesus responds: “One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.”
Jesus enters, through psychological and spiritual identification, into the condition of the person lured by this sin, but then he manages to withstand the temptation and in fact to twist this perversion back to rectitude.
Satan first tempts him with sensual pleasure: “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.” One of the most elemental forms of spiritual dysfunction is to make the satisfaction of sensual desire the center of one’s life. Jesus responds: “One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.”
Jesus enters, through psychological and spiritual identification, into the condition of the person lured by this sin, but then he manages to withstand the temptation and in fact to twist this perversion back to rectitude.
Bishop Robert Barron
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Why Confession?
While we can go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) at any point of the year, we are particularly urged to attend during this Lenten season in which we remember the call to "Repent and believe in the Gospel!"
Is Confession in the Bible?
You bet! Matt. 16:19 records the words of Christ to Peter and the apostles: “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” In John 20:23 the resurrected Jesus tells his apostles: "Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained." Also, James 5:14-17: "Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed."
Won't the priest remember what I say?
In the confessional, the priest is the representative of God and the Church community. He's no longer "Fr. Tim," he is standing in the person of Christ and under the Seal of Confession — nothing said in that conversation can ever be uttered again.
But why go to Confession at all?
We don't baptize ourselves, right? And if we ask others to pray for us, we're acknowledging the need for other "mediators" on our Christian journey. No man is an island! God designed us to aid one another, from the intercession of the saints in heaven to the sacramental graces offered through priests and deacons.
Only God can forgive sin. But Christ also entrusted the power of absolution to his Apostles so that we can return fully to the Father. If we haven't been to confession in some time, Lent is a great season to receive the graces God wants to pour out upon us! Just tell your priest, "It's been a long time, Fr..." and he will take it from there!
Check out this video from Bishop Barron on the importance of Confession and why it serves as "basic training" for Catholics:
IHM Donations
The Second Collection this weekend at IHM is the Fuel Collection. Thank you for your anticipated 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.
Congratulations on the Sacrament of Marriage:
Anthony Persico and Elizabeth Vuksanaj
We made it to the next round!
Keep on voting!
Let's remind Westchester we are the best!
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February 13 at 9 a.m. to March 3 at 5 p.m.
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IHM Midnight Run - Donations Needed
Our next Midnight Run will be on Saturday, April 1st. Items needed most are new or gently used men's hoodies and sweatpants (sizes medium or large), backpacks for storage, and gently used or new men's sneakers/running shoes (sizes 9-12). The toiletry bags also need to be refurnished with travel size men's deodorant and toothpaste.
Please drop off all donations in the red boxes found at all entrances of the Church. We thank you all for your continued support without which these needs would not be met.
Saint Veronica's Guild
Day of Recollection at IHM
All ladies are invited
to the Saint Veronica's Guild
Day of Recollection here at IHM
on Saturday, March 11th,
from 9:00AM - 1:00PM.
Msgr. Luke Sweeney will be offering the reflections.
The cost is $15 (lunch included).
For Reservations,
please send (by March 4th) a check payable
to the St. Veronica's Guild
to IHM Rectory
8 Carman Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(Attention: Diana Casey)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish |
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Men's Retreat:
Lent and the Eucharistic Revival
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, Eucharistic Adoration, spiritual talks and God's grace. Time to recharge your spiritual batteries!
The Retreat Chaplain will be Fr. Justin Cinnante, Chaplain of Iona Prep High School (and former Chaplain of Archbishop Stepinac High School).
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 I.H.M. Holy Name Society) or using Venmo ("@Damian-Wach") to Damian Wach, 11 Stoneleigh Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
Please contact Bill Fraser at (914) 282-7918 or bfraser54@aol.com or Damian Wach at dwachny@gmail.com for further details. Please RSVP.
Sponsored by the Holy Name Society
Upcoming Lenten Parish Missions:
Church of St. Augustine, Larchmont,
Renewal in Christ
Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR will be leading a Lenten Parish Mission at the Church of St. Augustine in Larchmont on March 13th, 14th, and 15th from 7:00PM-8:00PM each evening. Fr. Sudano is one of the founding members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. He has led hundreds of retreats and missions, drawing people more deeply into the joy and freedom of life in Christ. Don't miss this opportunity for a powerful encounter with Christ Jesus and to be renewed in your faith this Lent. Topics will include: prayer, conversion of heart, reconciliation, healing, and the Eucharist. St. Augustine Church is located at 18 Cherry Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538.
St. Jude Mission at
The Church of St. Eugene, Yonkers,
"How to Plan
an Amazing Holy Day Menu for Easter"
The Church of St. Eugene invites you to attend their Lenten Mission on March 13th through March 15th. On March 13th and 14th there will be a Mission Preaching at 7:00PM. On March 15th, there will be a St. Jude Mass, St. Jude Oil Blessing and Veneration of the Arm Relic of St. Jude. It will be presented by Fr. Mike Ford, O.P. (Dominican Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, Chicago). For more information visit www.The-Shrine.org or call (914) 961-2590. The Church of St. Eugene is located at 707 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers.
St. Joseph's Seminary for Vocations:
Answer God's Call!
For young men from 8th to 12th grade
Saturday, March 18th
8:30AM - 2:00PM
St. Joseph's Seminary (201 Seminary Ave., Yonkers)
Learn more at NYpriest.com
CLCIK HERE to register for this event. Please RSVP by March 1st.
Saturday, March 25th
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Cathedral High School
350 East 56th Street New York, NY 10022
Attention all priests, deacons, men and women religious, lay leaders, and parishioners interested in exploring pastoral ways to focus on concrete ways to assist our parishes and families in new and exciting ways. There will be time for small group sharing and opportunities to learn about initiatives such as Strong Catholic Families, Communion – A Program for Parish Renewal, Covenant Eyes, and the Marriage Catechumenate.
Included in the day: Mass, Lunch, Keynote, Exhibits, Fun Activities
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets through Eventbrite.
Beginning Experience: Healing Weekend
Beginning Experience of the Hudson Valley is inviting men and women of all ages who have suffered the loss of a spousal relationship to a Healing Weekend, an overnight weekend retreat held at St. Lawrence Retreat Center in Beacon NY from April 21st to 23rd. Registration required Phyllis at (914) 261-5812 or Betty at (973) 903-3941.
For more information, visit www.beginningexperiencehv.org or email beginningexperienceofhv@gmail.com.
St. Joseph's Seminary & College
- 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, February 27th at 7:00PM Mass. We honor our deceased spouses in the main Church, followed by a social meeting with refreshments. 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.
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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.
- 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).
- HSOR: IHM High School teens in grades 9 through 12 will gather again on Wednesday, March 1st at 7:30pm in the lower church. 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 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 & Thursdays of Prayer after the 9:00AM parish Mass.
- 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: Our next gathering will be this Wednesday, March 1st @ 7:00pm in the Rectory (8 Carman Rd). Pizza, salad and drinks will be provided. All college-aged parishioners are welcome! 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.
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SUNDAY, February 26, 2023
First Sunday of Lent
5:00PM - For the Intentions of the IHM Gala Honorees:
JoAnn M. Murphy (Deceased) and Theresa Vaccaro Nicholson (Living)
7:30AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00AM - William Kugler by Maura Kugler-Vasilescu
10:30AM - Hugo Benschop by Lucy Benschop
12:00PM - The Attisani & Gondiosa Families by Phyllis Attisani
MONDAY, February 27, 2023
St. Gregory of Narek
6:45AM - Anita Ranieri Cunningham by Jacqueline Cunningham Fliszary
9:00AM - Raymond Mikovits by Barbara Henry
TUESDAY, February 28, 2023
6:45AM - George Mulvey
9:00AM - Chris Hsu by Chip and Mary Rausch
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023
6:45AM - Antoinette Cover by Roseann and Sean Cover
9:00AM - John Alzapiedi and Burlin Fanily by Bridgman Family
9:00AM - John Alzapiedi and Burlin Fanily by Bridgman Family
THURSDAY, March 2, 2023
6:45AM - Donald Travers, Lorraine Travers Keays, and Marion Travers by Travers family
9:00AM - John and Christine Fritsch (Anniversary) by Family
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023
St. Katharine Drexel
6:45AM - William Falco by Joan Falco
9:00AM - Anna & John DiNapoli by Anthony & Gina Becker
SATURDAY, March 4, 2023
St. Casimir
8:30AM - February Remembrance
5:30PM - Louis 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
James Hannan
Nick Ciampanelli
Louise Ciampanelli
James Micillo
Antonietta Altobello
Frances Galante
Martin Verendia
Sofia Janer
Joe Caggiano
Daniel T. Carello
Han Yu Hung
Anna Holten
Virginia Verendia Reyes
Rose Molinari
Christopher Guarente
Gabrielle Cusack
The Deceased of Our Parish
Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell of Los Angeles
Michael Provenzale
Margaret "Peggy" Keane
Brian Michael Levelle
Donna Persico
Margaret "Peggy" Keane
Brian Michael Levelle
Donna Persico
Mary Theresa Kayata
Gary DelVecchio Sr. (15th Anniversary on 2/25/23)
- 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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