The kingdom of heaven
is like a merchant searching
for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price,
he goes and sells all that he has
and buys it.
My dear friends,
What has a relationship with Jesus Christ cost you and me in this life? What about being part of Christ's Body, the Church, and the salvation that she affords us? What have we had to ask for, sell, sacrifice or exchange to ensure that Divine Wisdom in the flesh, the pearl of great price, the discovered treasure, is not left as we go through life?
When we come to Mass this Sunday and see the gifts of bread and wine being brought up and the collection being offered, may we spiritually add to the gift of our weekly/monthly/yearly offering all other realities and things that having Jesus and His Church in our lives have cost us, and allow them to be blessed by Jesus at the altar, presented in obedient worship by Him to our Heavenly Father, and transformed by the Holy Spirit as we receive the very substance of Jesus in Holy Communion.
You are not hearing things...thanks to Dr. Laurie Adamo for setting it up, our carillon system (digital bells) are ringing! This new system was provided by our archdiocesan insurance after the old system was knocked out in Hurricane Irene of August 2021. From 9am to 9pm daily, and before each Sunday Mass, our bells will ring!
Speaking of our wonderful music program, this October our parish will be hosting a presentation of Mozart's Requiem on Friday, October 27th at 7:30pm. Thank you Dr. Adamo for coordinating it and Dr. Justin Bischof for conducting it. Please see the flier below for further information and to get you tickets before we open it up beyond the parish. Save the date!
Last September our IHM Parish Picnic was a wonderful event to welcome everybody back from the summer months and build up our community. This year's picnic will be on Sunday, September 17th from 1-4pm. Further information will follow. Pray for perfect weather once again!
Following the pamphlets given us by the Christophers organization, you will find new and difference ones in the rack at the entrance to our Marian Chapel. Various ones will be added as the months progress.
Our hearts and prayers go out to our local Salesian religious community in New Rochelle and Port Chester on the death of Father Thomas Provenzano, SDB, a priest in his 50's who was born in Bronxville, from Immaculate Conception in Tuckahoe and had taught for a number of years at Salesian High School. May he rest in peace and may his family be consoled by the love of Jesus and the Catholic community.
Monday, July 31st is the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits who provided timeless insight into the workings of the spirit of Jesus Christ in a person's life. His famous prayer may be an apt reflection during this Sunday's Gospel:
Suscipe ("Receive" in Latin)
Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,
my memory, my understanding,
and my entire will,
All I have and call my own.
my memory, my understanding,
and my entire will,
All I have and call my own.
You have given all to me.
To you, Lord, I return it.
To you, Lord, I return it.
Everything is yours; do with it what you will.
Give me only your love and your grace,
that is enough for me.
Give me only your love and your grace,
that is enough for me.
Have a blessed Sunday!
In this Edition:
- Eucharistic Adoration at IHM - Link to sign up below
- St. Ignatius of Loyola, Pray for Us - July 31st
- Sunday Mass Schedule for the Summer | Tips if you are traveling this summer!
- Letter from Cardinal Dolan regarding next weekend's Second Collection - the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa
- IHM Class of 1956 Reunion - Saturday, August 12th - Details below
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Picnic - Sunday, September 17th
- Bible Discussion Group study of St. Mark will kick off on Tuesday, September 5th
- Subscription information for Inside the Vatican magazine using the link below
- IHM Religious Education 2023-2024 Registration
- The Mozart Requiem at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Friday, October 27th at 7:30PM
- July 2023 Archdiocese of New York Monthly Bulletin
- IHM Upcoming Events:
- IHM Development Fund 2nd Annual Golf Outing - Monday, October 2, 2023 | More details below
- IHM CYO Volleyball | More details below
- Beginning Experience - Saturday, September 23 | Details Below
- Man Up New York: Men's Spirituality Conference - Saturday, October 7th - more details below
- St. Joseph's Seminary: Fall 2023 Course Offerings Announced
- Follow IHM Parish on Social Media
- Liturgical Ministries sign up for Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors and Ushers
- Community News:
- 2023 Rise Up Festival hosted by the Salesians of Don Bosco will be held on Saturday, August 12th from 2PM-10PM
- Care2U - Urgent Care at Home - everyday from 9:00AM - 9:00PM - more details below
Sunday, July 30, 2023 | Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 13:44-52
Friends, Jesus speaks in today’s Gospel of the treasure buried in a field that a man stumbles upon. And he sells everything he has in order to buy that field. Could the field be the human heart, the treasure be the imago of Christ, and the selling of everything be the surrendering of all for the sake of the mission?
Jesus also speaks of the merchant’s search for a pearl of great price; when he finds the pearl, the merchant sells everything in order to acquire it. Could this pearl be the one thing worth looking for? And could the selling off of everything else be living out of the successful, centered life?
Joseph Campbell says that the greatest tragedy in life is not so much failure but rather climbing the ladder of success and finding out that it is up against the wrong wall! Bob Dylan was reflecting ruefully on the same phenomenon when he said, “You find out when you reach the top / you’re on the bottom.” We can spend our entire lives pursuing goals that are worthless, or even goals that are objectively good but not ours—or better, not Christ’s for us.
Bishop Robert Barron
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AT IHM
CLICK HERE if you have any questions or if you are interested in signing up!
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Pray for Us - July 31st
Born in Northern Spain, Ignatius' leg was shattered by a cannonball in 1520. During his recovery, he read stories of the saints and the life of Christ and devoted himself to a life of holiness.
His followers became known as the "Society of Jesus," or "The Jesuits." Ignatius died in 1556 and was declared a saint in 1622. He is the patron of soldiers and educators.
Check out this episode on St. Ignatius of Loyola from Bishop Barron's Pivotal Player series!
St. Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us!
Prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Dearest Lord,
teach me to be generous;
teach me to serve You as You deserve;
to give and not to count the cost,
to fight and not to heed the wounds,
to toil and not to seek for rest,
to labor and not to ask for reward
save that of knowing I am doing Your Will.
Amen.
Dearest Lord,
teach me to be generous;
teach me to serve You as You deserve;
to give and not to count the cost,
to fight and not to heed the wounds,
to toil and not to seek for rest,
to labor and not to ask for reward
save that of knowing I am doing Your Will.
Amen.
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
FOR THE SUMMER
Please note changes to the Sunday Mass schedule for Summer at IHM.
During the months of July and August
through Monday, September 4, 2023 (Labor Day)
the Sunday Mass Schedule will be as follows:
Saturday: 5:30PM Vigil Mass
Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12noon
TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?
Don't take time away from the Lord!
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.
We joyfully announce the forthcoming celebration of Marriage for
III Adian Joseph Wheeler & Mary Aloysius Greco
II Matteo Belli & Anna Larkin
II Joseph Brusco II & Maureen Sacre
I Cyril Cyriac & Meera George
July 30, 2023
Month of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus
Dear friends in the Lord:
Grateful to your for your past generosity of $230,649, I write to you today to ask for your solicitude again as we prepare to collect an offering on Sunday, August 6 for the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. Founded on the basic principles of Saint John Paul II's call to action, the fund has been making real differences in the lives of Catholics for more than 15 years through its support of seminary training, the formation of religious sisters and brothers, health care and hunger relief, and other pastoral ministries that address the needs of the rapidly growing African Church.
Africa faces the economic and social hurdles of enormous debt, epidemic, severe poverty, persecution, and political unrest. Despite these changes, the Church in Africa has almost tripled in size in the past 30 years.
However, it is difficult for the Church there to sustain its growth and maintain essential pastoral outreach. Our solidarity is necessary to help the "salt of the earth" Church in Africa realize its potential as a "light of the world."
Your participation has been crucial to fostering tolerance and respect between neighbors, including those of different faith, which has contributed to interreligious cooperation and more peaceful communities across Africa. You can learn more at www.usccb.org/africa.
With prayerful best wishes to you and your families for a blessed summer, I am
Faithfully in Christ,
+Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York
IHM Class of 1956 Reunion - August 12th
The IHM Class of 1956 reunion will take place on Saturday, August 12th. The class members will gather in the IHM parking lot at 5:00PM and then take a brief tour of the school. At 5:30PM the class will attend the Vigil Mass at IHM. Following Mass, the Class of 1956 will go to a local restaurant. For more information, contact ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.com.
Save the Date:
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Picnic
Sunday, September 17th
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Davis Park Grounds, between Carman Rd. and Boulevard, & Lyons Rd. and Bradley Rd
Bible Discussion Group study of St. Mark
will kick off on Tuesday, September 5th
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Bible Discussion Group has assembled on Tuesday evenings for over a year to reflect on the Gospels of Saints Luke and Matthew, the Letters of Saint Peter and the Book of Ruth. Between 15 and 25 parishioners gathered to read, analyze, and discuss Sacred Scripture from 7:00-8:30PM in the lower church while enjoying a little dessert and each other’s company.
The Group is taking the summer off, but all parishioners and friends are invited to join us when we begin examining the Gospel According to Saint Mark in preparation for next Liturgical Year (B starts in Advent 2023) on Tuesday, September 5th at 7:00PM in the lower church.
All voices are welcome, so please consider joining the discussion when the new school year begins and probe the Scriptures with greater insight from the Gospel study used, your own prayerful considerations and that of your fellow Christians journeying towards our eternal home together.
For over 30 years this beautiful, full-color magazine has brought readers inside the heart of the Church and the Vatican, and has reported on the Holy Father, as well as the most important figures who are leading the Church, and on the current and most pressing issues of the day.
In every issue, Vatican Watch gives a day-by-day account of Pope Francis' activities. The magazine also conveys a sense of the beauty of the Church in Rome – its religious art and great churches, its history and even its restaurants! The beautiful photography of the Holy Father, his travels, church art and architecture, and much more makes each issue a collector’s item to be saved and treasured.
Subscribers will occasionally receive special supplements, such as papal encyclicals, free of cost. Six issues yearly. CLICK HERE for subscription information or call (800) 789-9494
IHM Religious Education
2023-2024 Registration
On the day of your child's/children's Baptism, the Church pledged to you, the parents, our assistance in raising them in the practice of the faith to keep God's commandments as Jesus taught us, by loving God and our neighbor.
Here at Immaculate Heart of Mary, our Religious Education Program is a part of this integral formation in the faith that would include daily prayer at home, family participation in Sunday Mass (and on Holy Days of Obligation), periodic Confession, as well as the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy flowing out from your dinner table.
Online registration for the 2023-2024 school year for grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade opened on Wednesday, June 6, 2023. All returning families were emailed registration instructions. New families to our program can find the link to the registration form on our website.
In-person classes are held once per week. This 2023-2024 Class schedule will not be based on School District, as in previous years, and will offer more flexibility for parents. Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Please use the button below for more information.
The Mozart Requiem
Commemorating All Souls Day
Friday, October 27th at 7:30PM
Mozart's Requiem with New York City's exceptional Modus Operandi Orchestra and the Modus Singers under the baton of Justin Bischof
CLICK HERE to RSVP
We’re excited to share upcoming events and initiatives with you. Please click on the link below to view the July 2023 Monthly Bulletin for the latest from the Archdiocese of New York.
- IHM Women's Prayer Group: Weekly prayer gatherings for women are offered each Thursday from 7:00-8:00PM in the Church Library, Chapel or at the Blessed Mother Statue outside. For more information, please contact the Rectory (914-723-0276 or ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org).
- Charismatic Prayer Meeting at the House of Prayer: On Wednesdays at 7:30PM in the Chapel & Thursdays of Prayer after the 9:00AM parish Mass.
- A Senior Parishioner is seeking an apartment in the area for no more than $1,000/month rent. Any information, please contact the Pastor.
SAVE THE DATE
IHM Development Fund 2nd Annual Golf Outing
Monday, October 2, 2023 | Lake Isle Country Club
RSVP by September 15th
IHM CYO Volleyball | Spring Season
Grades 4-8
Clinics will begin the Fall and run through the Winter
Click here to fill out the form
Beginning Experience of the Hudson Valley invites those who have suffered the loss of a marriage or spousal relationship through death, divorce or separation to a one day remote program held on Saturday, September 23rd from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. In the Beginning, Coping With Life Alone is a program designed to help you along your grief journey and is led by those who are on this same journey. To register please call Jim at (845) 569-9452 or Denise at (845) 325-3147.
“As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
As Catholic men, we strive to make Jesus Christ present in our lives. Called together, we seek God’s grace to strengthen one another and grow in commitment to our Catholic faith. Equipped as witnesses of the Gospel, we serve our families and the Church.
Dear friend,
The line-up for our next Man Up conference is complete, and we are very excited to invite all men to come and join us for this year's event. As part of the second year of the National Eucharistic Revival, this conference will focus on our source and summit, the Eucharist!
The line-up for our next Man Up conference is complete, and we are very excited to invite all men to come and join us for this year's event. As part of the second year of the National Eucharistic Revival, this conference will focus on our source and summit, the Eucharist!
Registration opens Corpus Christi! Mark your calendar to purchase your tickets this Sunday! www.manupny.com.
Please find the details below:
Speakers:
Master of Ceremonies:
St. Joseph's Seminary
Fall 2023 Registration
Is Now Open!
Explore our new and exciting courses and tuition discounts!
FOLLOW IHM PARISH ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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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.
- On Saturday, August 12th, the Salesians of Don Bosco will be holding the 2023 Rise Up Festival from 2PM - 10PM (rain or shine). The festival will celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Mother Mary, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an open-air concert, worship (Mass and Adoration), games, exhibitions, food for purchase, and the gift shop. The evening ends with fireworks on the upper field. The Marian Shrine is located at 174 Filors Lane, Stony Point, New York. There is no charge to attend this event but free will donations are accepted. For details about the festival's schedule please go to: www.marianshrine.org/events or call: 845-947-2200.
- Care2U - URGENT CARE@ Home - 9:00AM to 9:00PM - EVERYDAY We visit you. One of our care technicians comes to your home to perform an assessment, check vital signs, run tests, and connect you with a medical professional. For more information,Care2U.com or call (833) 433-CARE
- Expert advice from emergency medicine physicians
- Telehealth on the web or through our app
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy
- Comprehensive physical and medical history
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, July 29/30, 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, July 30, 2023
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30PM - Lawrence Mignone by Marge Mignone Roach
8:00AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
10:00AM - Jack Farrell by Mary Murtagh
12:00PM - Inez Sevaard by Teddi Cerino
MONDAY, July 31, 2023
St. Ignatius of Loyola
6:45AM - Theresa Wright (Birthday) by Laura Wright
9:00AM - Donald Oakley by Kathleen and Christopher Winterroll
TUESDAY, August 1, 2023
St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
6:45AM - Elizabeth Didie by Chip and Mary Rausch
9:00AM - Ann and Thomas Gilmartin by Mary Balcom
WEDNESDAY, August 2, 2023
St. Eusebius of Vercelli, St. Peter Julian Eymard
6:45AM - Rosa Repomanta & Cione Repomanta by Mary Eden R. Kasraie
9:00AM - John Kevin Keane by Linda Broderick
9:00AM - John Kevin Keane by Linda Broderick
THURSDAY, August 3, 2023
6:45AM - Mulcahy Family (Special Intention) by Mulcahy Family
9:00AM - Anthony Carrea by Elsa Carrea
FRIDAY, August 4, 2023
St. Jean Vianney
6:45AM - Nassy Simon Peter Kasraie & Simon Marie Kasraie
by Mary Eden R. Kasraie
9:00AM - Kevin Keane by Margaret and Bill Cronin
SATURDAY, August 5, 2023
Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major,
Mem. of Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30AM - July Remembrance
5:30PM - Angelina Boccia by The Link Family
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Barbara Grossberg
Thomas Lifrieri
Angela Lifrieri
Antonietta Altobello
Martin Verendia
Joe Caggiano
Andrew Hartzell
Mary Lee Hartzell
Thomas Lifrieri
Angela Lifrieri
Antonietta Altobello
Martin Verendia
Joe Caggiano
Andrew Hartzell
Mary Lee Hartzell
Pietro Mesina
Kalia Albis
Vincenti Verendia
Rosalie Castro
Paul & Mary McDonough
Brian Peloso
Nary Sith
Nary Sith
Gerard Pelisson
The Deceased of Our Parish
Fr. Thomas Provenzano
Monsignor Walter J. Niebrzydowski
Rita Sweeney
Juan Almonte
Ernest DeCiutiis
Anthony Mangieri
Fabio Rucconich
- 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.
A Prayer to our Guardian Angel
Angel of God,
my guardian dear,
to whom God's love commits me here,
ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
Angel of God,
my guardian dear,
to whom God's love commits me here,
ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
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