The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
My dear friends,
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends!
Thank you to parish council member, Dr. Joe Comizio, DDS, who has spearheaded finding, and then setting up, our new IHM outdoor Nativity that should be fully up and running by this evening! Since so many in our society move quickly from Thanksgiving to the holiday season, it is important for us to give the reason for why we truly celebrate each year this season with gusto - the expectation of the Birth of Jesus, the Light of the World and the dwelling place of the divinity in the flesh!
We actually have one more week before Advent begins, so we focus on the reality and mystery that Jesus Christ is our Universal King who has come to Shepherd us and will come again to judge us.
IHM is blessed with many wonderful Catechists who generously hand on our Catholic faith through their teaching and witness of their lives. Continued formation for our Catechists (or any of us for that matter!) is something not to be neglected but to be pursued.
Congratulations to Mrs. Deanna Ricciardi, a third-grade Catechist for over 20 years at IHM, who has earned her Level One and Level Two Catechetical Certifications from the Archdiocese of New York! In recognition of her years seeking to grow in the knowledge of our faith, learn the best practices for teaching and for wonderfully communicating the love of the Lord to our parish children - thank you for your dedication and witness!
Next weekend we have great things going on - Saturday December 2nd is Cocoa and Carols after the Vigil Mass in the lower church and then there will be a Midnight Run! Next Sunday will be Family Catechesis with Advent Wreath making after the noon Mass!
Friday, December 15th will be a night not to miss of Handel's Messiah! Ticket information is available below. Sponsorship is always welcome.
Thank you for all who donated food, gift cards and contributed to last week's second collection for Catholic Charities! Now in preparation for the Christmas Season, the Giving Tree is up and waiting for us to purchase specific gifts for various charities and families.
It was a blessing to spend a session with some of our Boy Scouts of IHM's Troop 2 as they study for their Catholic Pope Pius XII Medal. (Our livestream capabilities are available to various parish groups as needed.) I am impressed by the depth and breath of the Catholic formation in the program, facilitated here by Mr. Ed Mann. The formation is an excellent opportunity to develop the Scout's communication ability and his growth in leadership. Bravo!
A blessed Sunday!
In this Edition:
- Photo from IHM Religious Education Thanksgiving Prayer Service on Monday, November 20th
- Catholic Charities Thank You
- Thanksgiving Thank You
- Boy Scout Troop 2 News:
- Congratulations to Alex Rizk!
- Photo of Scouts working on their Pope Pius XII Medals
- IHM Religious Education congratulates Deanna Ricciardi on receiving Level One & Two Certifications as a Catechist
- Christmas Flower Memorials
- 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)
- Midnight Run at IHM - the next Run is on December 2nd - 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)
- 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
- November 2023 ADNY Monthly Bulletin
- Follow IHM Parish on Social Media
- Community News:
- Catholic Social Widows and Widowers Group will meet at the Church of St. Pius X, Scarsdale on Monday, November 27th at 5:30PM | more detail below
- Advent Prayer Day on December 2nd at Franciscan Sisters, Peekskill | more details below
- 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 Religious Education celebrated Thanksgiving with a Prayer Service held on Monday, November 20th in the Church. Afterwards, the families came together in the Lower Church for refreshments and a Thanksgiving craft. A good time was had by all. Thank you Monsignor Sweeney for a wonderful evening!
We look forward to our next celebration on Sunday, December 3rd after the 12 noon Mass as families will come together as a community to create an Advent Wreath to take home. Please register at ihmsor@ihmscarsdale.org no later than 11/28 if you will be able to join us!
We look forward to our next celebration on Sunday, December 3rd after the 12 noon Mass as families will come together as a community to create an Advent Wreath to take home. Please register at ihmsor@ihmscarsdale.org no later than 11/28 if you will be able to join us!
Sunday, November 26, 2023 | Solemnity of Christ the King | Luke 20:27-40
Friends, today’s Gospel tells of Christ the King administering the final judgment. To those on his right he will say: “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.” And to those on his left: “Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.”
Much of Mother Teresa’s day was taken up with prayer, meditation, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Rosary, but the rest of her time, as we well know, was spent in the grittiest work among the poorest of the poor, practicing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Fr. Paul Murray, the Irish Dominican spiritual writer and sometime advisor to Mother Teresa, relates the following story. He was one day in deep conversation with Mother, searching out the sources of her spirituality and mission. At the end of their long talk, she asked him to spread his hand out on the table, and, touching his fingers one-by-one as she spoke, she said, “You did it to me.”
Much of Mother Teresa’s day was taken up with prayer, meditation, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Rosary, but the rest of her time, as we well know, was spent in the grittiest work among the poorest of the poor, practicing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Fr. Paul Murray, the Irish Dominican spiritual writer and sometime advisor to Mother Teresa, relates the following story. He was one day in deep conversation with Mother, searching out the sources of her spirituality and mission. At the end of their long talk, she asked him to spread his hand out on the table, and, touching his fingers one-by-one as she spoke, she said, “You did it to me.”
Bishop Robert Barron
IHM Donations
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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
A very special “Thank You” to all who donated gift cards, cash and food supplies for our Thanksgiving collection. The Thanksgiving Season would not be complete without acknowledging your support. Your generosity has touched the lives of many in need and is sincerely appreciated.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 2 NEWS
Congratulations to Alex Rizk of our parish!
He belongs to Scarsdale Troop 2 of the Boy Scouts of America and was raised to Eagle Scout at a ceremony here at Immaculate Heart of Mary on
Saturday, November 18, 2023.
Best Wishes to Alex Rizk on this fine achievement!
Pictured above are the Scouts of IHM Boy Scout Troop 2 working on their Pope Pius XII Medals
in the Dunne Conference Room of the parish.
Mr. Ed Mann is guiding the group with the McInnis’ and Scoutmaster Brian Bandsma.
IHM Religious Education
would like to congratulate
Deanna Ricciardi
on receiving her Level one and Level two
Certification as a Catechist.
Deanna has served as a catechist for 21 years at IHM. Congratulations Deanna! IHM is blessed to have you!
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.
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
Our next Midnight Run is scheduled for December 2nd. We are very grateful for all donations but, as we head into cooler weather, our most needed items are backpacks, men's jeans/pants (up to waist size 42), gloves, scarves, baseball caps, and men's shoes/sneakers (esp sizes 9-13) and winter coats.
Our recent Runs were very successful and we found homes for ALL donated items! We thank everyone for their generosity. There is much need in this metro area and all donations help.
If anyone is interested in going on a Run, helping as a Sorter, or helping with the food prep before each run, please email ihmmidnightrun@gmail.com, thank you!
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
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!
November 2023: We’re excited to share upcoming events and initiatives with you. Please click on the link below to view the November 2023 Monthly Bulletin for the latest from the Archdiocese of New York.
FOLLOW IHM PARISH ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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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 will resume this week! 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.
- We are a Catholic Social Widows and Widowers Group. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth Monday of the month, at Church of St Pius X (91 Secor Rd, Scarsdale) to honor our deceased spouses with a Mass at 5:30PM (a new earlier time) in the main church, followed by a social meeting with refreshments. Our next meeting date is Monday, November 27th. We plan activities and have meals at local area restaurants. We welcome Widows and Widowers from all parishes. For inquiries, call 914-715-5817 or email: cww10583@gmail.com.
- There will be an Advent Prayer Day with Fr. Andre Cirino, OFM on Saturday, December 2nd from 10AM-3PM at Franciscan Sisters (250 South Street, Peekskill, NY). To make reservations, call 914-737-5409. Suggested Donation: $25
- 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 25/26, 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 26, 2023
Christ The King
5:30PM - Mary & Joseph Mucci by Patrick & Joanne Tormey
7:30AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00AM - Marie Tazza by Donna Marie Caro
10:30AM - Stephen Rogan by Christopher & Karen Pelella
12:00PM - Dolores Tarter Almena by Lucy Farrell
MONDAY, November 27, 2023
6:45AM - Nelson Beda Repomanta & Gabriel Repomanta by Mary Eden R. Kasraie
9:00AM - Maria Antonia Gizzo by Maria Cristina Giordano
TUESDAY, November 28, 2023
6:45AM - Anne DeSimone by Frank DeSimone
9:00AM - Pauline Dapolito by Annette DiCarlo
WEDNESDAY, November 29, 2023
6:45AM - Phillip Verendia by Veronica Gayanelo
9:00AM - Robert Dieck by Viola Dieck
THURSDAY, November 30, 2023
St. Andrew the Apostle
6:45AM - Margaret Callan by Thomas & Barbara Huvane
9:00AM - Joseph Grogan by Johanne Grogan
FRIDAY, December 1, 2023
6:45AM - Agnes Colella by Carolyn Colella
9:00AM - Vito Giordano by Stephen Giordano
SATURDAY, December 2, 2023
Mem. of Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30AM - November Remembrance
5:30PM - James McCready by Paulette McCready (daughter)
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
Patrick Taylor
Natalie diTargiani
The Deceased of Our Parish
Paul DaGast
Carl James Calvert
Ferdinando Runco
Ferdinando Runco
Marie Imperiale
Chris Slattery (of Expectant Mother Care)
- 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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