‘Come, eat of my food,
and drink of the wine I have mixed!
Forsake foolishness that you may live.’
‘Jesus said to them,
“Amen, amen, I say to you,
unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood,
you do not have life within you.
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood
has eternal life,
and I will raise him on the last day.’
My dear friends,
Please welcome Sister Martha Lopez from the Cabrini Sisters, who will give our annual Mission Appeal. This is a tradition in our faith that goes back to Saint Paul and Saint Barnabas when they returned from their mission trips and shared with the local Church community how conversion to the Lord Jesus Christ took place. We read in Acts 14:27 “And when they arrived, they called the church together and reported what God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.”
As we continue in these special five Sundays hearing from Jesus in the Gospel of John develop how He is the Bread of Life from heaven. There is the visible human life that we know and see, but it lacks divine life and is passing away. For our lives to be what our Creator intended now and, most importantly, for us to have the hope of eternal life and the resurrection of our bodies to glory, Jesus tells and gives us the way: it is the very gift of Himself in the Eucharist (Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity)! We are to encounter the Lord, believe in Him, repent of our sins so as to worthily partake of His Flesh and Blood.
The parish campus work is abuzz from stonework, plumbing, tile,cleaning and waxing work (this week the court floor - thank you CYO basketball!) at the school while Mass and Adoration is in the auditorium. In the church the asbestos removal work was slightly delayed two days so it will go to August 27th. And as you see in the photo, work to address leaking in the ceiling of the chapel is in progress. Tree trimming is happening since the last time in November 2022.
After my annual retreat this week, I expect to be back and see you next Saturday and Sunday!
A blessed octave from the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin to her Coronation as Queen on August 22!
In this Edition:
- Back to School!
- How God shares Himself with us
- Sunday Mass Schedule for the Summer
- Traveling this summer?
- Missionary Appeal This Weekend for the Propagation of the Faith
- Save the date - IHM Church Picnic - Sunday, September 15th from 1:00-4:00PM
- Sensory Friendly Mass - Sunday, September 29th at 3:00PM
- IHM Upcoming Events:
- IHM Religious Education:
- 2024-2025 - Registration is ongoing
- Midnight Run Looking Forward
- IHM Religious Education:
- The Good Newsroom: Pope Thanks Knights of Columbus, Asks Them to Keep Praying for Peace
- IHM Continuing Events:
- Eucharistic Adoration at IHM
- Update through August 23rd
- Eucharistic Adoration at IHM
- ADNY Family Life - Retrouvaille Weekend
- Holy Communion for those with gluten sensitivities
- Announcement on behalf of ADNY
- Community News
Sunday, August 18, 2024 | Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time | John 6:51-58
Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus promises eternal life to those who eat his Flesh and drink his Blood. Many of the Church Fathers characterized the Eucharist as food that effectively immortalizes those who consume it.
They understood that if Christ is really present in the Eucharistic elements, the one who eats and drinks the Lord’s Body and Blood becomes configured to Christ in a far more than metaphorical way. The Eucharist Christifies and hence eternalizes.
If the Eucharist were no more than a symbol, this kind of language would be so much nonsense. But if the doctrine of the Real Presence is true, then this literal eternalization of the recipient of Communion must be maintained.
But what does this transformation practically entail? It implies that the whole of one’s life—body, psyche, emotions, spirit—becomes ordered to the realm of God. It means that one’s energies and interests, one’s purposes and plans, are lifted out of a purely temporal context and given an entirely new spiritual valence.
The Christified person knows that his life is not finally about him but about God; the Eucharistized person understands that her treasure is to be found above and not below.
Bishop Robert Barron
They understood that if Christ is really present in the Eucharistic elements, the one who eats and drinks the Lord’s Body and Blood becomes configured to Christ in a far more than metaphorical way. The Eucharist Christifies and hence eternalizes.
If the Eucharist were no more than a symbol, this kind of language would be so much nonsense. But if the doctrine of the Real Presence is true, then this literal eternalization of the recipient of Communion must be maintained.
But what does this transformation practically entail? It implies that the whole of one’s life—body, psyche, emotions, spirit—becomes ordered to the realm of God. It means that one’s energies and interests, one’s purposes and plans, are lifted out of a purely temporal context and given an entirely new spiritual valence.
The Christified person knows that his life is not finally about him but about God; the Eucharistized person understands that her treasure is to be found above and not below.
Bishop Robert Barron
It's that time of year!
Teachers are preparing, stores are restocking their supplies, and students are either sitting in excitement or absolute dread: school is coming!
We know the end of summer and the beginning of the school year can be stressful and intimidating—for parents and kids! But there are also great opportunities on the horizon and unseen ways that the Lord wants to stretch us and increase our trust in Him. Christ calls for our education to not be a mere repetition of facts but for the "renewal of our mind, that we may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect" (Rom 12:2)
Consider praying the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary alongside Bishop Barron in the video below for all the young people, teachers, and staff who will be returning to school soon:
“Grant me acuity to understand, capacity to retain, method and ease in study, insight in interpretation, and abundant grace of expression. Order the beginning, direct the progress, and perfect the completion of my work, you who are true God and Man and lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.”
How God shares Himself with us
What is “divine revelation”? It’s God’s sharing of himself through Scripture and the Church’s Sacred Tradition.
In the Old Testament, God is revealed primarily as Creator, but he remains hidden behind his creation.
Yet in the New Testament, God is no longer completely hidden and is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ, who is fully God and fully man. In other words, Jesus Christ is the ultimate form of divine revelation.
Learn more about divine revelation in this short video:
Questions:
- How did the Bible come to be? How is it best interpreted?
- How is the one, true God revealed differently in the Old and New Testaments?
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
All Masses at present are in the School Auditorium
All Masses at present are in the School Auditorium
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.
Missionary Appeal This Weekend for the Propagation of the Faith
Sister Martha Lopez will speak at IHM this weekend on behalf of the Propagation of the Faith Mission Cooperative Appeal. The Second Collection this weekend is for The Mission Cooperative Appeal for the Propagation of The Faith. Your generous response will be greatly appreciated.
Save the Date:
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Picnic
Sunday, September 15th
Sunday, September 15th
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Davis Park Grounds, between Carman Rd. and Boulevard, & Lyons Rd. and Bradley Rd
Davis Park Grounds, between Carman Rd. and Boulevard, & Lyons Rd. and Bradley Rd
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!
Please note, after this weekend, there will be Red Boxes available in the School Auditorium to drop off for Midnight Run and non-perishable food donations.
Pope Thanks Knights of Columbus,
Asks Them to Keep Praying for Peace
8/9/2024 | By: Our Sunday Visitor
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Praising the 2.1 million members of the Knights of Columbus for their faith, charity and defense of life, Pope Francis asked them to continue to pray and work for peace.
“In these times marked by new wars, conflicts, and social unrest, the Holy Father has been untiring in calling all Christians to pray for justice, peace, and reconciliation in our human family,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, wrote in a letter to Patrick Kelly, supreme knight of the Catholic fraternal organization.
Pope Francis “asks the Knights and their families to persevere in offering their prayers and Masses for the triumph of Christ’s peace in the hearts of all people and the building of the civilization of love,” the cardinal wrote in a message sent on behalf of the pope to the knights’ annual convention, which was being held August 6-8 in Quebec.
Noting how the convention’s theme was on missionary discipleship, a key concern of the pope since the beginning of his pontificate, Cardinal Parolin said part of the “prophetic vision of Blessed Michael McGivney” in founding the knights was the need to bear witness to God’s love, “above all in service to the poor and in apostolic zeal for the building up of the Church in unity, fraternity and fidelity to the saving truth of the Gospel.”
Pope Francis wanted to thank the knights, he said, for their “concrete witness to the faith that works through love,” in their charitable activities, their “outstanding support and encouragement to efforts to defend God’s gift of life at every stage of its development, to uphold the dignity of the institution of marriage, and to advance the mission of the Church in developing countries."
IHM CONTINUING EVENTS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AT IHM
Please read the bulletin regarding the upcoming work in the church which is taking place from August 12th through August 23rd.
Please read the bulletin regarding the upcoming work in the church which is taking place from August 12th through August 23rd.
For this two week period Adoration will be from 7:15 -8:50AM Monday through Friday. Evenings: Adoration will be on Monday evening from 7:30 - 9:00PM and Friday evening from 6:30 - 8:00PM.
Thank you for your cooperation.
September 13-15, 2024
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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
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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.
- 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 will return after Labor Day and 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.
- 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.
- The Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Ursula Church Men’s Club presents its 13th Annual Golf Outing to be held at the Dunwoodie Golf Course in Yonkers on Monday, September 16th. Join us for golf or dinner at this important fundraising event. The cost is $175/golfer and $75/dinner only. The day includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, BBQ lunch, cocktail hour and buffet dinner, raffle prizes and awards. To register visit stspeterpaulandstursula.org/golfouting or call 914-668-9815.
- Salesian High School Seeking Campus Facilities Director: Salesian High School is seeking a qualified campus facilities manager to work with its administrative team to oversee the operational aspects of the school’s infrastructure and resources and to plan for and supervise future development and projects. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and a list of three professional references to Fr. James Heuser, SDB, President at jheuser@salesianhigh.org.
- The Magdalene (Sleepy Hallow) is in need of a Religious Education Coordinator/Director: This is a small program with approximately 120 students. The program includes three levels of the catechesis of the Good shepherd, a classroom based program from grades 2 to 8 and is fully staffed for this year. Applicants must be practicing Catholic with some previous experience. Salary is commensurate with experience. For information, contact Father Tim at the Magdalene@archny.org.
- 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, August 17/18, 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, August 18, 2024
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30PM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
8:00AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
10:00AM - Vito A Giordano by Stephen Giordano
12:00PM - Anna and Charles Todaro by The Coco Family
MONDAY, August 19, 2024
St. John Eudes
6:45AM - Ronald Petralia by The Coviello Family
9:00AM - Edie Cannata by Phyllis Caro
TUESDAY, August 20, 2024
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
6:45AM - Laura Wright (Birthday) by her husband and children
9:00AM - Sarah Caro by Phyllis Caro
WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024
St. Pius X
6:45AM - Madeline LoBono by The LoBono Family
9:00AM - Salvatore Iorio by Antoinette Iorio
THURSDAY, August 22, 2024
Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary
Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary
6:45AM - Joseph Piscopo by Elena & Paul Ippolito
9:00AM - Vito Pisano and Stephanie Monte by Angela C. Pagano
FRIDAY, August 23, 2024
St. Rose of Lima
6:45AM - Esterina Caruso by Anna Bonavita
9:00AM - Felipe Fider by Lita Balmaceda
SATURDAY, August 24, 2024
St. Bartholomew the Apostle
8:30AM - Rev Richard Seagraves by Chop and Mary Rausch
5:30PM - Marcus Monaco by Caitlin Monaco
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Wolfgang & Maureen Fritsch
Sean Fogarty
John Byrnes
Joan Boccardi
Thomas LiFrieri
Angela LiFrieri
Joan Boccardi
Thomas LiFrieri
Angela LiFrieri
Antonietta Iorio
Ann Trask
John J. Powers
Margaret Ambrose
Thomas R. Farrell
Les Vaccaro
Fabiola Rincon
Patti McConville Smith
Patricia Matteson
Nick Ciampanelli
Eileen Faulkner
Gino Catalano
Gino Catalano
Pren Djidoda
Dan Hoch
Giancarlo Traverso
Kathryn Gleeson
Joe Perillo
Joe Perillo
The Deceased of Our Parish
Permanent Deacon Lawrence E. Droge
Solange Dorsainvil
Linda Herrschaft
Diana Sgueglia
Modesto Milanes
Aidan Joseph Galeano
Kay Maloney
Johanna Connor
Dominic Mariani
- 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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