You are my inheritance, O Lord!
My dear friends,
Thank you for your thoughtful birthday wishes, your presence and your kind cards and gifts! From the excited Wednesday Religious Education Program presentation of Happy Birthday in the auditorium and the HSOR singing in the lower church, to the 9am Friday Mass communicants having lox and bagels in the rectory, to the school community enveloping me in good wishes in the school lot after a fire drill, it was wonderful to conclude the actual day with the wine and cheese and Broadway tunes in the school auditorium (a special thank you to Dr. Laurie Adamo, pianist, and her daughter, Francesca, soloist, for the beautiful and from the heart Broadway tunes, and for Tom on the duets!)! It was a joy to see what a great night it was for all who came and the opportunity to connect with friends and fellow parishioners and those from the school community! Allow me to thank Tracy Keelin, Laura Covais, Laurie Adamo and Carolyn Giannelli for their coordination and hard work (and their families who assisted them!). To Vincent Piscopo for the fresh mozzarella, antipasti and cannoli, to Tony and Andrea of Aires Wines & Spirits of White Plains for the wine tasting, and to Mike Driscoll for the photos - thank you for making a memorable evening!
IHM should be very proud of the work of mercy the bereavement committee does month after month, headed by Mary Wasacz and assisted by Jolan, Lynne, Anne and Marlene. Each November with the Saint Veronica's Guild, the Bereavement Committee welcomes back the families of all whom were buried here. Thank you Chris Camisa for organizing this November's luncheon along with the Guild - Meg Drohan (President), Johanne Gergan with Mary R, Betty, Edith and Lucy, and others.
Let us pray for our Confirmation Candidates who have their retreat this morning from a powerful and Spirit-filled presenter, Colleen Kelly Rayner. Click here to read more about her and what Colleen offers.
As our Holy Father Pope Francis taught recently at a Wednesday general Audience - Confirmation is not meant to be the Sacrament of Goodbye, but the Sacrament of Witness! It is my hope, prayer and goal that we sufficiently prepare our youth to know, love and serve Christ and that they remain lifelong, practicing Catholics so that God's divine live my flow through all of us and keep us all in His peace.
It is efficacious to see how many of you took advantage of the opening of the Mass Intention Book for 2025. The care and concern you have for your beloved departed, as well as for a grieving friend and neighbor is real. When families are able to be in attendance at Masses for their loved ones, what a beautiful act of faith that is. (On a side-note, if Sunday Mass is for a loved-one, and you are interested in taking up the gifts of bread and wine, please reach out to the head usher before Mass to see if that would be possible.)
This Tuesday, November 19th from 12noon, 3 (three) more intentions for each person will be allowed either online (click here) or in person or by calling the rectory (914-723-0276).
I hope you are saving the date for the 7:30pm Friday, December 13th, Handel's Messiah sing-along at IHM!
This Sunday, Fr. Thumma will celebrate the 5:30pm Vigil on Saturday and the 7:30am and 12:00 noon Masses Sunday. I will offer the 9:00am Mass and the 10:30am Mass. There will be Coffee and Donuts after the 9:00am Family Mass on Sunday thanks to the kindness of Theresa and Jeffrey Nicholson!
A Blessed Sunday to you!
Sunday (11/24)
3pm Sensory Friendly Mass
Monday (11/25)
7:15pm IHM Religious Education - Thanksgiving Prayer Service (Church)
Monday (12/9)
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be transferred to the Monday since Sunday is Advent. For a long time we have operated under the rule that when a holy day of obligation is transferred, the obligation does not go with it. The Vatican has recently clarified it with our US Catholic Bishops by stating that the obligation does indeed transfer. We will look to add two Masses or so for all to fulfill their obligation.
Friday (12/13)
Messiah sing-along
Saturday (12/14)
8:30-10:30am Breakfast with Santa (Lower Church - details below)
In this Edition:
- 2025 Mass Intentions
- Thanksgiving Collection
- IHM Religious Education Thanksgiving Prayer Service - November 25th
- Photos from Religious Education
- IHM School Breakfast with Santa - December 14th
- IHM HSOR - Wednesday nights at 7:30PM
- IHM Upcoming Events:
- IHM Boy Scouts Troop 2 Scarsdale Wreath Delivery at IHM
- Sensory Friendly Mass - Sunday, November 24th at 3PM
- IHM CYO Volleyball - Registration is open until November 30th
- Midnight Run - the next Run will be December 7th - items needed!
- IHM Continuing Events:
- Eucharistic Exposition at IHM
- 2025 Jubilee of Hope
- Holy Communion for those with Gluten Sensitivities
- Healing After Abortion Resources
- Required Announcements on the Protection of Children
- Community News
2025 Mass Intentions
IHM's 2025 Mass Intention Book opened on Tuesday, November 12th at 12 noon and allowed parishioners to request up to two (2) Mass Intentions.
We will continue to roll out this process as follows:
- Tuesday, November 19th at 12 noon - all may request an additional three (3) Mass Intentions
- Tuesday, November 26th at 12 noon - the 2025 Book will be fully available to all.
Please be aware that at the 8:30AM daily Mass on the First Saturday of each month, the intention is by name for all the deceased whose funerals were celebrated by IHM the previous month.
Sunday, November 17 | Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time | Mark 13:24-32
Friends, our Gospel for today features apocalyptic musings. Recall that “apocalypse” means unveiling, a revelation. And Jesus uses, once again, the language from the seventh chapter of the prophet Daniel: “The powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in the clouds’ with great power and glory.”
Daniel spoke of a succession of four kingdoms, which would be followed by the arrival of God’s definitive kingdom. This is the fulfillment of Nathan’s prophecy that a son of David would reign forever.
I realize how strange all of this can sound, but there is a spiritual point of enormous significance behind all of it. We should not trust in any of the powers of the world to give us security and peace. Such peace will come only with the arrival of God’s kingdom.
What you should look to is the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven. Now, is this meant in an ultimate sense? Yes, the Second Coming signals the end of the world as we know it. But the Son of Man is coming on the clouds of heaven even now, in the life of the Church.
Bishop Robert Barron
Daniel spoke of a succession of four kingdoms, which would be followed by the arrival of God’s definitive kingdom. This is the fulfillment of Nathan’s prophecy that a son of David would reign forever.
I realize how strange all of this can sound, but there is a spiritual point of enormous significance behind all of it. We should not trust in any of the powers of the world to give us security and peace. Such peace will come only with the arrival of God’s kingdom.
What you should look to is the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven. Now, is this meant in an ultimate sense? Yes, the Second Coming signals the end of the world as we know it. But the Son of Man is coming on the clouds of heaven even now, in the life of the Church.
Bishop Robert Barron
Thanksgiving Collection
In place of turkeys we would appreciate cash donations or gift cards in $50 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!
Immaculate Heart of Mary Religious Education
is proud to sponsor a
Thanksgiving Prayer Service
November 25th at 7:15PM
IHM Church
All are welcome!
Refreshments and a craft will be provided in the lower Church after the prayer service. Hope to see you there!
Mrs. Johnson's 4th grade class and Mrs. Pernerstofer's third grade Religious Education classes were both very busy during class time. Mrs. Johnson taught the children about the altar and celebrating the Eucharist, while Mrs. Pernerstofer was praying the rosary with her class. It was so beautiful seeing the children so eager to participate.
This festive gathering is $10 per person,
with free admission for children under 2.
Please use the button below to register.
The IHM High School of Religion (HSOR) welcomes all high school students every Wednesday from 7:30-9:00PM in the Lower Church Hall.
HSOR offers a fun and relaxing faith community with service projects, Prayer & Pizza, Game Nights, Christmas party, sacraments, Tee Shirt Giveaway, lively discussions, interesting speakers, Open Gym, Faith on Film, pizza and delicious donuts. 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 Boy Scouts Troop 2 Scarsdale
Christmas Wreath Delivery at IHM
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 the Masses the weekend of November 23rd and 24th. Thanks again for supporting our Boys Scout Troop!
Our next Midnight Run will be Saturday December 7th and we are calling on all corners of the Parish to help us. The following items are needed:
- Men's coats
- Blankets
We are desperate for the following items:
- Mens' jeans sizes 30-34, any length
- Mens' sweatpants small, medium, large, and XL
- Men's sneakers sizes 10--13
- Knapsacks and baseball caps
Please make sure that all items are in good condition, no holes or stains! Our inventory is very low and with the colder weather coming we continue to be grateful for your generosity. Please have all donations arrive by Sunday December 1st. Anyone who is interested in any aspect of Midnight Run — driving, sorting, food prep — please email ihmmidnightrun@gmail.com, thank you!
IHM CONTINUING EVENTS
EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION AT IHM
located in the Marian Chapel
Mondays and Wednesdays 7:15AM - 9:00PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:15AM - 2:00PM
Fridays 7:15AM - 8:00PM
On May 9, 2024, the 2025 Jubilee of Hope was announced by Pope Francis. It will run from December 24, 2024 to January 6, 2026. Holy doors will be opened at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, the Cathedral of St. John Lateran, the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major and the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls.
The Holy Father also gave indications that, in all the cathedrals of the world, diocesan bishops would celebrate the Eucharist as a solemn opening of the jubilee year. However, unlike the Jubilee of Mercy of 2016, it does not appear that local dioceses should formally have a holy door, but the papal bull does encourage local pilgrimages to cathedrals and other sacred places where indulgences may be obtained.
The office of family life will continue to provide Jubilee 2025 resources on their website at: https://archny.org/ministries-and-offices/family-life/.
Download the Jubilee 2025 app at: https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en/applicazione.html which is available in multiple languages.
The Holy Father also gave indications that, in all the cathedrals of the world, diocesan bishops would celebrate the Eucharist as a solemn opening of the jubilee year. However, unlike the Jubilee of Mercy of 2016, it does not appear that local dioceses should formally have a holy door, but the papal bull does encourage local pilgrimages to cathedrals and other sacred places where indulgences may be obtained.
The office of family life will continue to provide Jubilee 2025 resources on their website at: https://archny.org/ministries-and-offices/family-life/.
Download the Jubilee 2025 app at: https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en/applicazione.html which is available in multiple languages.
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 meets on Wednesdays at 7:30pm the lower church until 9:00pm! 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!” High school students grades 9-12 are welcome. 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 Centering Prayer Group: The Centering Prayer Group 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 at 914-725-4728.
- IHM Bible Discussion Group: The IHM Bible Discussion Group continues its study of the Old Testament Book of Exodus Tuesday evenings at 7:00PM in the lower church, ending at 8:30PM. We will continue most Tuesdays until late Spring 2025 discussing one or two chapters an evening depending on their length. Refreshments are served for the convenience of the participants. CLICK HERE for more details, to submit questions, or if you are interested in joining.
- IHM Troop 2 (Boy Scouts): 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 & Young Adult Group for those age 18-25: Are planning some Fall activities and some charity events. Please stay tuned.
- This month of November, St. Pius Church, Scarsdale will hold its first Holiday Craft Fair & Market. For more information, please contact spxholidayfair@gmail.com.
- Westchester County Executive George Latimer is proud to announce that the achievements of 78 senior citizens from throughout the County will be honored at the 42nd Annual Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Awards Celebration on Friday, December 6th from 11:30AM to 3PM at the Westchester Marriott (670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown). This year’s program will present Joan S. Bonsignore of Scarsdale and Jim Isenberg of White Plains with top honors and will honor 78 seniors across 31 municipalities. The Senior Hall of Fame began as part of the 300th Anniversary of Westchester County’s founding to showcase how seniors have contributed to building the County. Over the past 42 years, nearly 1,600 seniors have been inducted. To be nominated, seniors must have made significant and enduring contributions to enhance Westchester's quality of life through their professional work, volunteer achievements, or both. Community members make nominations, and a panel of judges selects the honorees.
- 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, November 16/17, 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 17, 2024
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30PM - Peter Lacalamita, Sr. by the Lacalamita Family
7:30AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00AM - Kwi Okoli (Living) by Godgive Okoli
9:00AM - Kwi Okoli (Living) by Godgive Okoli
10:30AM - Brian Mc Kinney (Anniversary) by Camille and John Roche
12:00PM - Harry Breheny by the Breheny Family
MONDAY, November 18, 2024
Dedication of the basilicas of Ss. Peter & Paul,
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
6:45AM - Tom, Jim & Brendan Moyna by the Moyna Family
9:00AM - Barbara Conigliaro by Zarola Family
TUESDAY, November 19, 2024
6:45AM - Betsy & Felix Nash by Priscilla Parameswaram
9:00AM - Thomas Murtagh by Mary Murtagh
9:00AM - Thomas Murtagh by Mary Murtagh
WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2024
6:45AM - Pearl Nag by Priscilla Parameswaram
9:00AM - Helen & Richard Kubinec & Family (Living) by Ann Marie D'Agostino
THURSDAY, November 21, 2024
THURSDAY, November 21, 2024
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6:45AM - Theodosia Karas by Tom and Donna Telegades
9:00AM - Patrick T. Bruen by the White Family
9:00AM - Patrick T. Bruen by the White Family
FRIDAY, November 22, 2024
St. Cecilia
6:45AM - Stephen Rogan by the Pelella Family
9:00AM - Larry Holten, Sr. (Birthday) by Barbara & Trip Gagnon
SATURDAY, November 23, 2024
SATURDAY, November 23, 2024
St. Clement I, St. Columban, St. Miguel Augustine
Mem. of Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30AM - Dorothy and Frederick Larkin by John and Julie Larkin
5:30PM - Mary & Joseph Mucci by Patrick & Joanne Tormey
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Sean Fogarty
Joan Boccardi
Joan Boccardi
Margaret Ambrose
Thomas R. Farrell
Gino Catalano
Leslie Vaccaro
Esteban Rudloff
John Powers
Anthony Sgarlata
The Deceased of Our Parish
Hugo Bove
Nancy Tobin
Nancy Tobin
Nick Ciampanelli
Isabel Beluya Lanip
- 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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