Give thanks to the Lord for He is Good,
His Mercy endures forever!
My dear friends,
This is certainly a special time of the year. With our beloved country, we bring our faith to the celebration of Thanksgiving! At the Last Supper Jesus was acutely aware that all blessings descend from His Heaven Father above. In an act of praise and thanksgiving, Jesus instituted the Eucharist (the Mass for us as Latin Rite Roman Catholics) as the Sacrament and Memorial to make present this offering of His life in atonement of sin and the way for divine blessing and grace to be showered upon us until He comes again.
May Jesus bless the offerings, food and donations we and our country bring forward in gratitude to God and in blessing to others in need!
Since I have gotten here, donations from before the pandemic have been sitting in an account for the Bread table. A couple of years ago it was my intention to divide the funds three ways for organizations who assist those in need of food in Eastchester, Yonkers and Manhattan. For various reasons the intention never materialized.
After meeting this past week with Father Eric Cruz, the Director of Catholic Charities for Westchester, the Bronx, Putnam and Dutchess Counties, and hearing that the usual government funding they and other organizations have received in the past for Thanksgiving is not available, I decided to discuss things with Virginia Holek.
IHM, therefore, will be giving $10,925.03 for Thanksgiving meals and/or for supermarket cards for those our Archdiocesan Catholic Charities are hoping to feed this coming week.
Do look into visiting the Marian Shrine (Sunday) or Sacred Heart in Dobbs Ferry (Monday) to venerate the relic of Saint Jude!
More information is below.
I look forward to our Religious Education Thanksgiving Prayer service Monday at 7:00pm in the church!
I would like to say a word of gratitude to Larry Harris who has been our cantor at IHM for a number of years. Larry has informed us of his decision to move on and begin a new chapter in his life. We will miss his presence each weekend!
On behalf of IHM, I would like to wish Larry and his family all the best and the Lord's blessings of health and peace.
Below is Larry's letter to all of us.
A blessed Sunday and Thanksgiving week to all!
Msgr. Sweeney, Fr. Thumma, Dr. Adamo, and the Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary:
With heavy heart, I am resigning from my position as cantor with Immaculate Heart of Mary, effective November 13, 2023. I have given much thought and consideration to my decision.
While I have enjoyed my time here at IHM, I believe this is the right step for me at this time. I appreciate your continued support and all the times you prayed for God's healing, during my life-threatening illnesses. Parishioners here at IHM have been graciously supportive throughout my 15 years with this church family. I thank God for bringing me to this holy church community.
Collaboration with the IHM choir, has been a great joy to me; and this parish is fortunate to have such a talented, technically proficient, and liturgically minded Music Director/Organist, Dr. Laurie Adamo.
In my 50 years of working as a cantor within the Roman Catholic Church, never have I witnessed such a unique communal expression of love. It’s been my great honor to lead the IHM parishioners in prayer through song.
The parishioners, clergy, staff, and volunteers, with the guidance of a loving pastor, work as a family, to provide the most welcoming church community I have ever seen, anywhere. For that I am so grateful.
All my best,
Larry Harris
In this Edition:
- IHM Boy Scouts Troop 2 Scarsdale Christmas Wreath Delivery at IHM after all Masses this weekend (November 18th and 19th)
- IHM Religious Education Thanksgiving Prayer Service - Monday, November 20th at 7:00PM
- Happy Thanksgiving from IHM Parish! Schedule for the week of Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Collection at IHM
- The IHM Parish Council is looking for volunteers once per month
- IHM Upcoming Events:
- Annual Cocoa & Carols Event | Saturday, December 2nd following the 5:30PM Mass | Volunteers Needed (more details below)
- IHM Religious Education - Advent Family Catechesis - Sunday, December 3rd after the 12:00noon Mass | RSVP by November 30th
- Giving Tree at IHM: Please take a tag and return a gift by Sunday, December 10th | Volunteers Needed on December 4th & 11th (more details below)
- Messiah Sing-Along at IHM Church: Friday, December 15th from 7:30 - 9:00PM (link to purchase tickets and more details below)
- November is National Family Caregivers Month
- Liturgical Ministries at IHM - if you are interested in getting involved at our parish, sign up to be an Altar Server, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector or Usher below
- Healing After Abortion
- ADNY Family Life Office: Longest Married Couple in the Archdiocese of New York to be honored at Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, February 11th. Details to submit entries are below!
- IHM Continuing Events :
- Eucharistic Adoration: See information below
- Holy Communion for those with gluten sensitivities
- A Message from the Archdiocese of New York
- Follow IHM Parish on Social Media
- Community News:
- The Arm of St. Jude the Apostle is coming to Sacred Heart Church in Dobbs Ferry on Monday, November 20th. More details below.
- Marian Shrine will host the relics of St. Jude the Apostle on Sunday, November 19th
- Young Adult Advent Treat hosted by the Dominican Sisters of Amityville will take place on December 9th from 11:30AM - 6:00PM | more details below
- Saint Pio Foundation in Tuckahoe is seeking candidates for the roles of PT Administrative Assistant and Social Media Coordinator
- Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Ursula Church (Mount Vernon) Men's Club is hosting a WINTER COAT DRIVE through December 18th
IHM Boy Scouts Troop 2 Scarsdale
Christmas Wreath Delivery at IHM
It is that most wonderful time of the year again! Boys Scout Troop 2 would like to thank everyone for your generous support in purchasing our Christmas Wreaths. We will be delivering the wreaths this year after all Masses this weekend - November 18th and 19th. Thanks again for supporting our Boys Scout Troop!
IHM Religious Education invites you to a
Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Monday, November 20th at 7:00PM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Refreshments will be served in the Lower Church following the Prayer Service. The children will also work on a Thanksgiving arts and crafts project.
All are welcome!
Please RSVP to IHMSOR@IHMScarsdale.org.
From all of us at IHM PARISH:
Happy Thanksgiving!
- Mass on Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 23rd will be at 9:00AM
- Mass the day after Thanksgiving: Friday, November 24th will be only at 9:00AM
- Usual weekday Adoration will conclude Wednesday at 11am. Thursday a Holy Hour will be offered only from 7:45-8:45am and Friday a Holy Hour will be offered only from 9:30-10:30am.
- The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
- Wednesday the office will close at 1:00pm.
- Saturday, November 25th the parish office will be open 8am to 1pm.
COUNT BLESSINGS WITH A THANKFUL HEART
Gratitude for God’s blessings is one of the most distinctive marks of those of us who follow him. An ungrateful heart leads to dissatisfaction and despair but a true spirit of thankfulness restores contentment and joy. November is a time to count our blessings as children of God.
Happy Thanksgiving from
The Immaculate Heart of School!
We are grateful for our students, our faculty and staff, parents and for the support of the IHM community.
THANKSGIVING COLLECTION
In place of perishable TURKEYS we would appreciate CASH donations or GIFT CARDS in $10 denominations for the following stores: ShopRite, Stop & Shop, ACME, DeCicco & Sons. Please place in an envelope marked “Social Ministry” & drop in the collection basket. Thank You!
Sunday, November 19 | Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 25:14-30
Friends, today’s Gospel is the parable of the talents. I want to share the interpretation of Fr. Robert Schoenstene, the best I’ve ever heard. He says that in ancient times a single talent might represent as much as fifty pounds of silver or gold.
This heaviness would have brought to the mind of a Jewish reader the heaviest weight of all, the kabod of Yahweh. The kabod was to be found in the temple, resting upon the mercy seat within the Holy of Holies. Therefore, what was heaviest of all was the mercy of God, which abided in infinite abundance in the temple.
So the talents are a share in the mercy of God, a participation in the weightiness of the divine love. But since mercy is always directed to the other, these “talents” are designed to be shared. They will increase precisely in the measure that they are given away.
Buried in the ground, hugged tightly to oneself, such a talent necessarily evanesces. And this is why the master’s seemingly harsh words should only be read as an expression of spiritual physics: the divine mercy will grow in you only inasmuch as you give it to others.
This heaviness would have brought to the mind of a Jewish reader the heaviest weight of all, the kabod of Yahweh. The kabod was to be found in the temple, resting upon the mercy seat within the Holy of Holies. Therefore, what was heaviest of all was the mercy of God, which abided in infinite abundance in the temple.
So the talents are a share in the mercy of God, a participation in the weightiness of the divine love. But since mercy is always directed to the other, these “talents” are designed to be shared. They will increase precisely in the measure that they are given away.
Buried in the ground, hugged tightly to oneself, such a talent necessarily evanesces. And this is why the master’s seemingly harsh words should only be read as an expression of spiritual physics: the divine mercy will grow in you only inasmuch as you give it to others.
Bishop Robert Barron
IHM Donations
The Second Collection today is for the Catholic Charities Campaign for Charity & Justice. Your support makes a real difference for the people living in poverty across our archdiocese. Please be as generous as possible.
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.
The IHM Parish Council seeks volunteers ONCE A MONTH, in the Lower Church, to make coffee & tea and offer doughnuts to parishioners.
This opportunity could also help teens desiring service hours, but is open to ALL parishioners.
If you are interested, contact Parish Council member John Larkin, at Johnsenior908@gmail.com for details. Thank you!
ANNUAL COCOA & CAROLS EVENT
Saturday, December 2nd | Following the 5:30PM Mass
Join us for crafts, cookies, cocoa and carols. All are welcome! No RSVP required!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you are interested, come to the lower level of the Church at 5:00PM
IHM Religious Education is Proud to Sponsor
An Advent Family Catechesis
Please join us on Sunday, December 3rd after the 12noon Mass in the Lower Church. Come design your own Advent Wreath to use at home with your family during the Advent Season. All parishioners are welcome!
Please RSVP by November 30th to IHMSOR@IHMScarsdale.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
GIVING TREE AT IHM
Please take a gift tag, purchase a new gift and return it unwrapped under the Giving Tree by Sunday, December 10th. 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 4th and December 11th at 9:45AM. Contact the Rectory if interested, call 914-723-0276 or email IHMChurch@IHMScarsdale.org. Much help is needed!
Messiah Sing-Along
MOO Modus Opera Orchestra
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Friday, December 15th | 7:30-9:00PM
More Information below!
Click here for tickets
NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH
November is National Family Caregivers Month. For ideas on how to honor and support family caregivers, see the Bereavement and Challenging Issues page for more details.
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.
Healing After Abortion: Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is always hope. The pain and sorrow of abortion does not need to endure for a lifetime. A "Day of Prayer and Healing" offers the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to respond to His invitation to begin the journey of healing the wound of abortion. For more dates, locations, and confidential registration, or just to talk to a Sister, please call the Sisters of Life at (866) 575-0075 (toll free) hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org.
ADNY FAMILY LIFE OFFICE
Longest Married Couple in the Archdiocese of NY to be honored at Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on World Marriage Day on Sunday, February 11, 2024
Have your parents, grandparents, or other relatives been married for 65 years or more? Has their marriage been an inspiration to others, a testament to the sacredness of the sacrament of matrimony? Do they live in the Archdiocese of New York? If so, you're invited to nominate them for our Longest Married Couple search! Couples can also nominate themselves. Please follow the directions on the flier to submit a nomination.
If you would like to enter a couple, please email entries that include the couple's name, address, marriage date (month, day, year) and parish, along with your contact information to Kayla.Beiter@archny.org or call (646) 794-3183. The deadline for entry is Sunday, January 14, 2024. (Previous winners do not qualify)
IHM CONTINUING EVENTS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AT IHM
CLICK HERE if you have any questions or if you are interested in signing up!
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.
REQUIRED ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
To report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York may contact the victims assistance coordinator, Mrs. Eileen Mulcahy at (646) 794-2949 or victimsassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this announcement is published periodically to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.
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!
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- IHM High School of Religion (HSOR): HSOR welcomes all high school students to our gatherings every Wednesday from 7:30-9:00PM in the Lower Church. Meetings to resume after Thanksgiving! We offer a fun and relaxing faith community of service projects, Prayer & Pizza, Game Nights, Christmas party, sacraments, lively discussions, Open Gym and Tee Shirt Away. Come see why our students say HSOR “is a night out in the middle of the week!” For more information, please contact Nancy Vericker at hsor@ihmscarsdale.org.
- IHM Choir: The Children's Choir is open to all students from grades 2-8 and they sing at the 9:00AM Children's Mass on most Sundays of the school year. The Adult Choir is open to anyone high school age and above and they sing weekly at the 10:30AM Mass (and holidays). If you have any questions or are interested in joining, please contact Dr. Laurie Adamo at dottoressa@mac.com.
- IHM Bible Discussion Group: All are welcome to join at 7pm in the lower Church for a lively discussion on the Gospel According to Saint Mark. Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm in the lower Church while we read, reflect on and discuss the Gospel of Mark - learning from each other how the living Word guides us along our journey toward God, our Father. Refreshments are available for participants. All are welcome!
- IHM School of Community: this group meets on Wednesdays at 7:00PM in the IHM Rectory Conference Room to look at our daily life and discover who we are as Christians. The text discussed is "The Religious Sense" by Father Luigi Giussani. If you are interested in attending via Zoom, please contact the Rectory and ask to be put in contact with Carolyn of School of Community.
- IHM Troop 2 (Boy Scouts): this group welcomes 5th through 8th grade boys interested in outdoor adventure. If hiking, camping, white water rafting and first aid skills interest your child, consider joining! For more information, email info@troop2scarsdale.org or visit www.facebook.com/Troop-2-Scarsdale.
- IHM College Group: Our next gathering will be planned soon! CLICK HERE if you would like to inquire.
- IHM Young Adult Group for those in their 20's & 30's: We will plan a gathering this season. Monthly Archdiocesan gatherings for the region are on the third Wednesdays of each month at Annunciation/Fatima with 6:30PM Holy Hour and Confession at 7:30PM Mass followed by a social.
- IHM Centering Prayer Group: The group normally meets on Wednesdays 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 a 914-725-4728.
- 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).
- 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.
- The Arm of St. Jude Thaddeus the Apostle is coming to Sacred Heart Church in Dobbs Ferry on Monday, November 20, 2023. Known as the Apostle of the Impossible, St. Jude is revered for his unwavering dedication and steadfast faith. Millions have experienced his intercession in times of adversity and need. Veneration of the Relic begins at 1:00PM. There will be a special Mass in honor of St. Jude at 7:00PM. Veneration will end at 10:00PM. For more information, visit www.apostleoftheimpossible.com.
- Feast, Fiesta, Gesta & Fete - The Feast of St. Frances Cabrini (Patron Saint of Immigrants): This feast will take place on November 11th and 12th at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine (701 Washington Avenue, New York, NY). For information call (212) 923-3536. Schedule is as follows: Saturday, November 11th, Messa Italiana - 11:00AM, Filipino Mass - 2:00PM, Messe Francaise -4:00PM, Sunday, November 12 -English Mass 11:00AM - 3:00PM, Misa en espanol - 3:00PM
- On Sunday, November 19, 2023, beginning at 2:30 pm the Marian Shrine located at 174 Filors Lane, Stony Point, NY will be hosting the relics of St. Jude the Apostle. The exhibit and veneration of the relics begins at 2:30pm. A Mass in honor of St. Jude will begin at 5:00 pm and the viewing of the relic will be open until 9pm. There is no cost to attend this event but free will donations are accepted. The Marian Shrine is handicapped accessible. For more information, please go to the Marian Shrine website at: www.marianshrine.org.
- Young Adult Advent Retreat: This retreat will be hosted by the Dominican Sisters of Amityville on Saturday, December 9th from 11:30AM to 6:00PM. There will be a Mass, Adoration, food, Praise and Worship, Reflections & more! The suggested donation is $10. It will be held a 555 Albany Ave., Amityville, NY 11701. CLICK HERE to RSVP. For more information, please contact Manuela Guimaraes at manuelaguima@hotmail.com.
- The Saint Pio Foundation, based in Tuckahoe, NY, seeks candidates for the roles of Part-Time Administrative Assistant and Social Media Coordinator. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite is required for both positions. Spanish and/or Italian fluency is a plus, but not mandatory. Working hours per week: twenty, to be coordinated with the CEO; Hourly rate: $20. The part-time assistant and social media coordinator will be required to work from the office two/three days per week. The rest of the week he/she may work remotely. Candidates applying for the position shall reside no more than 10/15 miles range from the office. Please, do not apply if you do not reside within this range. Interested applicants should send an email attaching their resumes, with “Part-Time Administrative Assistant and Social Media Coordinator” in the subject line to info@saintpiofoundation.org. To learn more about us, visit www.saintpiofoundation.org
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, November 18/19, 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, November 19, 2023
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
5:30PM - Delva Comizio and Thomas Barr by The Comizio Family
7:30AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00AM - Helen Dillon Walker by Her family
10:30AM - Carmine and Crocetta Mattucci & Diana Casey by The Casey Family
12:00PM - Harry Breheny by The Breheny Family
MONDAY, November 20, 2023
6:45AM - Vivian Grimaldi Ramundo by Marie Valentine
9:00AM - Betsy Nash by Priscilla Parameswaran
TUESDAY, November 21, 2023
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6:45AM - Patrick Bruen by Helen White
9:00AM - Robert diTargiani (Anniversary) by Natalie diTargiani
WEDNESDAY, November 22, 2023
St. Cecilia
6:45AM - James McDonough (Anniversary) by Irene Moyna
9:00AM - Anna & Larry Holten, Sr. by Susan Holten
THURSDAY, November 23, 2023
St. Clement I, St. Columban | Thanksgiving Day
9:00AM - Dr. Philip Falcone by Marie Nobile
FRIDAY, November 24, 2023
St. Andrew Dung Lac & companions
9:00AM - Carmine Gizzo by Maria Cristina Giordano
SATURDAY, November 25, 2023
St. Catherine of Alexandria | Mem. of Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30AM - Edith Cannata by Dan and Phyllis Caro
5:30PM - Mary & Joseph Mucci by Patrick & Joanne Tormey
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Martin Verendia
Gerard Pelisson
Sean Fogarty
Louis Cava
John J. Powers
Mary Ann McNulty McGovern
Gino Catalano
Antonietta Iorio
John Crogan
Eleanor Acer
Chris Slattery (of Expectant Mother Care)
Patrick Taylor
The Deceased of Our Parish
Sister Danielle Marie Baran (Religious of the Community of the Resurrection and former Principal of Maria Regina High School)
Patricia Donoghue
Manuel Fernando
Manuel Fernando
Robert F. Hanley
Kathy Ann Harter
James Hannan
JoAnne M. Lore
Ferdinando Runco
- 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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