I will appoint shepherds for them
who will shepherd them
so that they need no longer fear and tremble;
and none shall be missing, says the LORD.
My dear friends,
May we never underestimate what the power and life of Jesus Christ can do in our lives, no matter the depths of our suffering - more than we can ever hope or imagine!
I hope you have been catching the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis this week (ends Sunday)! You can watch it on EWTN or to get the free livestream, click here.
Social media is also passing along great clips of some of the amazing array of presenters at the Catholic gathering!
A fruit of the Eucharistic Revival is to walk with a person who has been away from the practice of the faith with the invitation to return to the source of life and grace in Jesus' Real Presence. Another good way may be to invite someone (baptized or not) to the Catholic faith through our parish's process of helping them explore the Church called RCIA (or now properly called the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults). Click here for more information on our parish website.
Thank you for welcoming parishioner Catherine Dwyer last weekend, her message of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students and how to partner with her in her upcoming mission in August (spiritually and financially). I will post her information below, as I did last week, in case you would like more information from Catherine.
"May God who has begun the good work in her bring it to fulfillment!"
The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy can become more and more a part of our daily and weekly lives this summer. Perhaps two spiritual works that are particularly needed in times of tragedy (IHM just buried in Christian hope a 16 year-old young man, Aidan):
To comfort the afflicted.
To pray for the living and the dead.
To pray for the living and the dead.
I am moved this week at the love and outpouring of support for the Galeano family as well as their strength and faith in this time. Please pray for Aidan's repose and for his mother, father, sister, grandparents and friends, classmates and teammates.
Saint Mark's Gospel is the shortest of the four Gospels. The Gospel this Sunday is the lead up to Jesus performing the miracle of the loaves, but is then cut short so that next week and for a total of five Sundays we can hear a more lengthy exposition of the sign (miracle) Jesus did to draw us to faith that He is the Bread of Life come down from Heaven and that He intends to give us His flesh and blood for the life of the world and our resurrection! This Sunday's Gospel ends: "and He began to teach them many things." We will hear those many things in the following five Sundays!
This weekend, Fr. Thumma will celebrate the 5:30pm Vigil Mass and the 12noon Sunday Mass. Fr. Raja will have the 10am and I will offer the 8am Mass.
Have a blessed Sunday!
In this Edition:
- Sunday Mass Schedule for the Summer
- Traveling this summer?
- Camp Veritas | Upcoming New York dates
- Thank you from the Black and Indian Mission Office
- Thank you from Gianna's House
- IHM Upcoming Events:
- Midnight Run Looking Forward
- IHM Religious Education:
- 2024-2025 - Registration is now open
- Catechists Needed
- One-Day Pilgrimages in the Archdiocese of New York
- IHM Continuing Events:
- Eucharistic Adoration at IHM
- Pro-Life Corner
- ADNY Family Life
- Death Be Not Proud: The Art of Dying in the Catholic Tradition
- Healing Weekend
- Retrouvaille Weekend
- ADNY Monthly Bulletin for July
- Community News
Sunday, July 21, 2024 | Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | Mark 6:30-34
Friends, today’s Gospel shows Jesus’ compassion for the multitude in the desert. “When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.”
There is the motif of the people Israel in the desert after their escape from Egypt. Isolated, alone, afraid, without food, they clamored for something from Moses. Here we see people who are dying to be fed, and a prophet who is under threat of death. This crowd around the threatened Jesus is a metaphor for the Church. We have come to him because we are hungry, and we stay even when things look bleak.
There is the motif of the people Israel in the desert after their escape from Egypt. Isolated, alone, afraid, without food, they clamored for something from Moses. Here we see people who are dying to be fed, and a prophet who is under threat of death. This crowd around the threatened Jesus is a metaphor for the Church. We have come to him because we are hungry, and we stay even when things look bleak.
Bishop Robert Barron
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
FOR THE SUMMER
Please note changes to the Sunday Mass schedule for Summer at IHM.
Through Monday, September 1st (Labor Day Weekend)
the Sunday Mass Schedule will be as follows:
Saturday: 5:30PM Vigil Mass
Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12noon
The regular Sunday Mass Schedule resumes Sunday, September 8th
TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?
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.
Camp Veritas is a weeklong sleep-away camp for Catholic teens ages 12-18. Campers full immersion in the Catholic Faith through Mass. Adoration, engaging talks, praise and worship and team building activities and so much more!
New York dates are as follows:
- August 10-15 at Lake Champion, Glen Spey, NY (10-12 graders only) - $650 per camper
- August 11-17 at Camp Lakota, Wurtsboro, NY (7-9 graders only) - $550 per camper
*Registration will close a week before the beginning of each camp.
For more information or to register, visit www.campveritas.org.
We joyfully announce the forthcoming celebration of Marriage for
III Zachary Anderson & Angela Coco
II Michael O'Hanlon & Jamie Lorenzo
I Gregory DiCarlo & Alexandra Schlapp
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 140th annual Black and Indian Mission Collection last weekend. Your prayerful support enables people to come to know Jesus Christ in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities all over the USA. Spreading the Gospel couldn't happen without your support!
The generosity of the IHM family has been overwhelming and, as a result, the recent Midnight Runs have been a wonderful success! Our next Run will be in a few weeks and we are targeting the following to replenish our inventory:
- Men's pants waist sizes 30-34 and all lengths; men's and women's sweatpants sized small, medium, large, and extra large; men's sneakers sizes 9 thru 13; women's sneakers sizes 7 thru 9; rain ponchos, all sizes; Travel size shampoo and deodorant.
- Please note that we only distribute gently used or new items. So, as you pull your summer wear forward in your closets, please consider Midnight Run if something doesn't strike your fancy anymore! Even if a donation cannot be used for a Run, we will have a home for it - there is much need in the NY metro area!
One of the easiest but most critical ways to contribute is helping with the food prep before each Run. Anyone who would be interested in that effort please email ihmmidnightrun@gmail.com so we can add your name to the distribution list. We are also seeking new people to join us on the actual Runs, thank you!
IHM Religious Education 2024-2025 Registration is NOW OPEN
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 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, and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy flowing out from your dinner table.
IHM Religious Education Registration for the 2024-2025 school year for grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade opened on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Registration, including credit card payment, is completed online and is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Returning Families should sign in to www.parishgiving.org to register. You should have received an email to remind you of your username.
New Families, those who did not have a child enrolled in 23-24, must complete a New Family Registration Form to register a child(ren) for 24-25.
Please use the link below for more information on registration requirements, class times, fees, and links needed for online registration. There will be a $50 late fee after August 1st. Please contact ihmsor@ihmscarsdale.org if you have questions or need assistance.
Please consider volunteering as a Catechist and helping the children of IHM grow in their faith.
We are in need of the following:
Grade 6 - Monday or Wednesday
Grade 7 - Monday from 5:30-7PM
It is so rewarding to work with our young children and pass on the faith. If this is something that you would consider, please contact Laura Covais at 914-723-7593 or ihmsor@ihmscarsdale.org.
IHM CONTINUING EVENTS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AT IHM
Suffering in silence and shame because of a past abortion?
Jesus is waiting, and longs to heal you!
An "Entering Canaan" Day of Prayers and Healing for women
will be held in Westchester, NY on Saturday August 10th.
For further information and confidential registration
call Theresa at: (877) 586-4621.
Tuesdays July 9-30, 2024
6:45 PM
Location: Lower Church at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish
869 Lexington Ave, NY
Join Br. Linus for a four-part Parish Study on the end of life and dying well. Each talk can stand alone, so continuity in attendance is not necessary. The talks are intended for people of all belief backgrounds and stages in life. Meetings will be as follows:
July 23: Last Rites
July 30: Eternal Life
We will look first at non-Christian ideas about “dying well,” before looking to Jesus Christ and the Resurrection. This study will be shaped by a distinctly Dominican and Thomistic emphasis on the goodness of bodily life, and will also consider the important role mourning plays in a Christian response to death.
869 Lexington Ave, NY
Join Br. Linus for a four-part Parish Study on the end of life and dying well. Each talk can stand alone, so continuity in attendance is not necessary. The talks are intended for people of all belief backgrounds and stages in life. Meetings will be as follows:
July 23: Last Rites
July 30: Eternal Life
We will look first at non-Christian ideas about “dying well,” before looking to Jesus Christ and the Resurrection. This study will be shaped by a distinctly Dominican and Thomistic emphasis on the goodness of bodily life, and will also consider the important role mourning plays in a Christian response to death.
July 26-July 28, 2024
The Beginning Experience Ministry invites men and women of all ages who have suffered the loss of a spousal relationship due to death, divorce, or separation to a Healing Weekend, a program designed to help you grieve one of life’s most traumatic losses.
Location: Dominican Retreat and Conference Center, Niskayuna, NY
RSVP: Phyllis 914-261-5812 or Gloria 646-281-4790
beginningexperienceofhv@gmail.com
Location: Dominican Retreat and Conference Center, Niskayuna, NY
RSVP: Phyllis 914-261-5812 or Gloria 646-281-4790
beginningexperienceofhv@gmail.com
September 13-15, 2024
Is your marriage heading in the wrong direction? Retrouvaille is a practical program for married couples facing difficult challenges and need a lifeline.
It is not counseling, and you will not be asked to share the personal details of your story
It is not counseling, and you will not be asked to share the personal details of your story
Location: Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, NY
RSVP:1-800-470-2230; HelpOurMarriage.org
RSVP:1-800-470-2230; HelpOurMarriage.org
July 2024: We’re excited to share upcoming events and initiatives with you. Please click on the link below to view the July 2024 Monthly Bulletin for the latest from the Archdiocese of New York.
- IHM High School of Religion (HSOR): HSOR will return in September! We offer a fun and relaxing faith community of service projects, Prayer & Pizza, Game Nights, sacraments, lively discussions and Open Gym. 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 nancy@nancyvericker.com.
- IHM Women's Prayer Group: The Prayer Group holds weekly prayer gatherings for women Thursdays from 7:00-8:00PM in the Church Library. For more information, please contact the Rectory (914-723-0276 or ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org).
- Charismatic Morning of Renewal Meeting at the House of Prayer: This group meets on Thursdays after the 9:00AM parish Mass - Morning Prayer, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Intercessory Prayer and a discussion of the Scripture Readings for the coming Sunday.
- 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 Bible Discussion Group: The IHM Bible Discussion Group will reconvene after Labor Day to read the Book of Exodus. CLICK HERE for more details, to submit questions, or if you are interested in joining.
- 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: CLICK HERE if you would like to inquire and for the next meeting. We will contact you directly!
- IHM Young Adult Group for those in their 20's & 30's: We will plan an IHM gathering at some point.
- Health for Life Program (HeLP): Are you 55 or older with chronic conditions? If so, the free Health for Life Program (HeLP) offers you a sensible and enjoyable way to enhance your quality of life by showing you how to manage your chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure, pain, depression and diabetes. HeLP follows a model developed at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. For more information and to learn when HeLP information sessions and workshops will be presented in your area, contact Marikay Compasso at (914) 813-6427.
- Volunteers are needed throughout Westchester County to provide free rides to older adults (age 60+) who reside in Westchester and need help getting to the doctor, shopping mall, friends and family or a number of other activities that require transportation. RideConnect, a service administered by Family Services of Westchester (FSW) with support from Westchester County’s Department of Senior Program and Services (DSPS), is an informational, referral and volunteer based transportation program to provide services to older adults who are no longer driving. To volunteer as a RideConnect driver, individuals must be at least 21 years of age, enjoy working with older adults and have a valid driver’s license. No minimum time commitment is required and volunteers can sign up to drive as little, or as often as their schedule permits. For additional information or to get involved as a volunteer, please contact Karen Ganis at (914) 864-0955.
- Sts. Peter & Paul St. Ursula Parish in Fleetwood (Mount Vernon) seeks a Parish Secretary. The position is part-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. This is a salaried position paying $20/hour. General secretarial duties. Proficient computer and typing skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office and use of the internet required. If interested, contact Fr. Lauri at 914.668.9815 or email at rectory@stspeterpaulandstursula.org.
- On Saturday, August 17th, the Salesians of Don Bosco will be holding the 2024 Rise Up Festival from 1:00PM - 10:00PM (rain or shine). The festival will celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Mother Mary, with Bishop Edmund Whalen of the Archdiocese 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.
- A senior parishioner is looking for an accessible apartment in the area for $1,000 or under. Please reach out to the pastor with any information.
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 20/21, 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 21, 2024
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30PM - Lucille Zorzo by Karen & George
8:00AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
10:00AM - Angelo "Andy" Monte by Angela C. Pagano
12:00PM - Dina Cippolone and Rina Ghiozzi by Mary & Victor Ghiozzi
MONDAY, July 22, 2024
St. Mary Magdalene
6:45AM - Maria Brusco by The Brusco Family
9:00AM - Margaret Mary Ambrose by Ellen Del Colle
TUESDAY, July 23, 2024
St. Birgitta
6:45AM - Iris Almeida by Simone Almeida
9:00AM - Jack Farrell by Joan Farrell
WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2024
St. Sharbel Makhluf
6:45AM - Peter Bernardini by The Brusco Family
9:00AM - Fred DiCarlo by Annette DiCarlo
THURSDAY, July 25, 2024
St. James
6:45AM - Reparations for blasphemies against the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Special Intention) by IHM Bible Discussion Group
9:00AM - Giuseppe and Maria Cosentino by Joan Cosentino
FRIDAY, July 26, 2024
Ss. Joachim & Anne
6:45AM - Elsie Sherwood-D'Alessio
9:00AM - Ike Okoli by Godgive Okoli
SATURDAY, July 27, 2024
Mem. of Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30AM - Brian D. Daly by Elizabeth Daly
5:30PM - Peter A. Lacalamita Sr. by The Lacalamita Family
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Sean Fogarty
John Byrnes
Joan Boccardi
Solange Dorsainvil
Joan Boccardi
Solange Dorsainvil
Thomas LiFrieri
Angela LiFrieri
Angela LiFrieri
Pren Gjidoda
Antonietta Iorio
Ann Trask
John J. Powers
Margaret Ambrose
Thomas R. Farrell
Les Vaccaro
Fabiola Rincon
Modesto Milanes
Patti McConville Smith
Patricia Matteson
Nick Ciampanelli
Eileen Faulkner
Gino Catalano
Dennis Conroy
Gino Catalano
Dennis Conroy
The Deceased of Our Parish
Aidan Joseph Galeano
Vincent P. Reda
George Balcom
Mary Ciampanelli
Mary Margaret Brown
Lucy Spillsbury
Irene Esposito
- 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 914-723-0276).
- 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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