The one like a Son of man received
dominion, glory, and kingship;
all peoples, nations, and languages serve him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
that shall not be taken away,
his kingship shall not be destroyed.
My dear friends,
So we have come to the last Sunday of the Church's liturgical year - Christ the King! As we reflect on our relationship with Our Lord, to go beyond the popular conceptions of kingship be they from the Roman Empire or today, and in Pontius Pilate's presence allow Jesus to take us to the kingdom that is eternal where He reigns with the Father.
Next week we will begin Advent and a year of hearing from the Gospel of St. Luke.
The giving tree is going up before Thanksgiving this year so that people may take advantage of all the discounts and sales that will be available the next 10 days. I am grateful to Dotty Meehan for coordinating the tree each year and for bringing in the IHM Young Adults to take charge of it and combine it with their Toy Drive this year!
It is heartening to see how many of you requested announced Mass Intentions for 2025. A few are newly available for the Immaculate Conception this year since it is obligatory (December 9th since it was transferred). Thank you for mailing or bringing in your Mass offerings if you were not able to use the online credit card system. If any have any outstanding 2024 Masses that are without an offering, please reach out to Joanne Tormey at the Rectory (914-723-0276) to resolve.
For the Thanksgiving holiday our IHM Eucharistic Exposition in the chapel will be suspended from 1:00pm Wednesday, November 27th and resume regular hours of Adoration on Monday, December 2nd at 7:15am until before the Christmas holiday.
We are in need of committed weekly adorers each Wednesday at the 1:00pm and 3:00pm hours, at the 12:00 noon and 1:00pm Thursday hours and on Fridays at 2:00pm and 3:00pm. If you would like to sign up, please click here or notify the rectory (914-723-0276).
As a reminder, on school days please move any vehicles from the school (north) parking lot by 11:00am. The lot will remained closed for school and for the religious education students (Mondays and Wednesdays only).
Also, please do not leave the exposed Blessed Sacrament alone in the chapel. Should you need to leave, either call the Rectory on your cellphone from the chapel (914-723-0276) and ask for someone to relieve you, or come to the rectory door via the back hallway and ask. Should you get the answering service, please let them know you need to speak with a priest.
Also, please do not leave the exposed Blessed Sacrament alone in the chapel. Should you need to leave, either call the Rectory on your cellphone from the chapel (914-723-0276) and ask for someone to relieve you, or come to the rectory door via the back hallway and ask. Should you get the answering service, please let them know you need to speak with a priest.
This Thanksgiving we will take up a collection for our IHM Social Ministries that help those in need directly, as well as through the various ministries. We also will continue to receive gift cards in $50 denominations.
I am looking forward to the Handel's Messiah Sing Along Friday evening, December 13th! It was a great time last year. More information is available below.
This weekend, I plan to celebrate the 5;30pm Vigil Mass Saturday, the 7:30am and 12:00 noon Sunday Masses as well as the 3:00pm Sensory Friendly Mass. Fr. Thumma will offer the 9:00am Family Mass (Children's Liturgy offered in the lower church after the opening prayer).
A blessed Sunday and congratulations to Elisa, who is an administrative assistant to our principal, on her wedding later today to Noel!
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:
- Sensory Friendly Mass - Sunday, November 24th at 3PM
- IHM Boy Scouts Troop 2 Scarsdale Wreath Delivery This Weekend at IHM
- 2025 Mass Intentions
- Happy Thanksgiving from IHM!
- Thanksgiving Schedule
- From the Desk of Principal Tracy Keelin
- Thanksgiving Collection
- IHM Religious Education Thanksgiving Prayer Service - November 25th
- IHM School Breakfast with Santa - December 14th
- IHM Upcoming Events:
- IHM CYO Volleyball - Registration is open until November 30th
- The Giving Tree at IHM
- Please take a tag from The Giving Tree by Sunday, December 8th
- Volunteers are needed to sort Giving Tree items on Monday's December 2nd and 9th
- IHM HSOR - Wednesday nights at 7:30PM
- Midnight Run - the next Run will be December 7th - items needed!
- Handel Messiah Sing Along at IHM on Friday, December 13th
- IHM Continuing Events:
- Eucharistic Exposition at IHM
- Healing After Abortion Resources
- Community News
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 THIS weekend (November 23rd and 24th). Thanks again for supporting our Boys Scout Troop!
2025 Mass Intentions
IHM's 2025 Mass Intention Book opened on Tuesday, November 12th and allowed parishioners to request up to two (2) Mass Intentions. On Tuesday, November 19th, parishioners were allowed to request an additional three (3) Mass Intentions
- On 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.
From all of us at IHM PARISH: Happy Thanksgiving!
- Mass on Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28th will be at 9:00AM
- Mass the day after Thanksgiving: Friday, November 29th will be only at 9:00AM
- Usual weekday Eucharistic Adoration will conclude Wednesday, November 27th at 1:00 PM in the Chapel. Regular hours of Eucharistic Exposition in the Marian Chapel will resume on Monday, December 2nd.
- Wednesday, November 27th, the parish office will close at 1:00PM.
- The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
- Saturday, November 30th 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.
Pre-Thanksgiving and 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.
We have added a Thanksgiving envelope to the packets this year for a collection at the 9:00am Mass on Thanksgiving Day. This collection will go to our IHM Social Ministries Account to assist those in need and our various Social Ministries.
The two wooden poor boxes at the side entrances to the main church are for receiving donations to our Social Ministries throughout the year.
Sunday, November 24, 2024 | Solemnity of Christ the King | John 18:33b-37
Friends, today we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. And though the very notion of kingship is rather alien to us, the metaphor should remain. For the whole idea is that Christ must become the Lord of our lives, the one to whom an absolute submission is required.
Things do become a bit easier to take when we see precisely what kind of king Jesus Christ is. Bottom line: we are not dealing with another Napoleon or Caesar Augustus; just the contrary. We are dealing with the one who rightly reigns over those earthly potentates but who bears very little resemblance to them.
Our first clue as to his identity comes from the Gospel for today, an account of Jesus’ conversation with the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, who asks, “Are you the King of the Jews?” And Jesus responds that his kingdom “does not belong to this world.”
So what precisely is his kingship? Worldly kingship has to do primarily with power and self-aggrandizement. But the kingship that Jesus represents is a ruling ordered to the truth. Its purpose is to guide people to the truth, which is another way of saying toward God.
Bishop Robert Barron
Things do become a bit easier to take when we see precisely what kind of king Jesus Christ is. Bottom line: we are not dealing with another Napoleon or Caesar Augustus; just the contrary. We are dealing with the one who rightly reigns over those earthly potentates but who bears very little resemblance to them.
Our first clue as to his identity comes from the Gospel for today, an account of Jesus’ conversation with the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, who asks, “Are you the King of the Jews?” And Jesus responds that his kingdom “does not belong to this world.”
So what precisely is his kingship? Worldly kingship has to do primarily with power and self-aggrandizement. But the kingship that Jesus represents is a ruling ordered to the truth. Its purpose is to guide people to the truth, which is another way of saying toward God.
Bishop Robert Barron
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!
This festive gathering is $10 per person,
with free admission for children under 2.
Please use the button below to register.
GIVING TREE AT IHM
Please take a gift tag, purchase a new gift and return it unwrapped under the Giving Tree by Sunday, December 8th. Gifts are for the Dominican Sisters Family Health Agency in the South Bronx; Paradise House, a residence for people with special needs on the Grand Concourse, HOPE Community Services, a food pantry, soup kitchen and social service agency in New Rochelle, Catholic Guardian Services, a foster care agency and some local families.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please take a gift tag, purchase a new gift and return it unwrapped under the Giving Tree by Sunday, December 8th. Gifts are for the Dominican Sisters Family Health Agency in the South Bronx; Paradise House, a residence for people with special needs on the Grand Concourse, HOPE Community Services, a food pantry, soup kitchen and social service agency in New Rochelle, Catholic Guardian Services, a foster care agency and some local families.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We will be sorting Giving Tree items in the Rectory on Monday, December 2nd and December 9th at 9:45AM. Contact the Rectory if interested, call 914-723-0276 or email IHMChurch@IHMScarsdale.org. Much help is needed!
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.
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
- 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: Will be receiving the gifts from the Giving Tree and the Toy Drive these next few weeks. Click here to reach out to participate and for more information.
- 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 23/24, 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 24, 2024
Christ the King
5:30PM - Mary & Joseph Mucci by Patrick & Joanne Tormey
7:30AM - The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00AM - Genevieve Carpentieri and Joseph Carpentieri by Michael Racioppo (10 Years & 40 Years Deceased)
9:00AM - Genevieve Carpentieri and Joseph Carpentieri by Michael Racioppo (10 Years & 40 Years Deceased)
10:30AM - Rose Falcone Raio by Angela C. Pagano
12:00PM - Mauro Valentine by Maria Valentine
MONDAY, November 25, 2024
St. Catherine of Alexandria
6:45AM - Angelina, Mary & Davide Villani by Rose Villani
9:00AM - Pauline Dapolito by Annette DiCarlo
TUESDAY, November 26, 2024
6:45AM - Mary Panakal by Priscilla Parameswaram
9:00AM - Marie Tazza by Phyllis Caro
9:00AM - Marie Tazza by Phyllis Caro
WEDNESDAY, November 27, 2024
6:45AM - Anne De Simone by Frank De Simone & Louise Cofini
9:00AM - Margaret Callan by Barabara & Tom Huvane
THURSDAY, November 28, 2024
THURSDAY, November 28, 2024
Thanksgiving Day
9:00AM - Diana Casey by Laurie Adamo
FRIDAY, November 29, 2024
9:00AM - Richard G. Fontana by Lucille Fontana
SATURDAY, November 30, 2024
SATURDAY, November 30, 2024
St. Andrew the Apostle
8:30AM - Joseph Grogan (Anniversary) by Johanne Grogan
5:30PM - Angelina Valvano by Rocco & Roseanne Valvano
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Peter Alix
Sean Fogarty
Joan Boccardi
Joan Boccardi
Margaret Ambrose
Thomas R. Farrell
Gino Catalano
Leslie Vaccaro
John Powers
Anthony Sgarlata
Pren Gjdoda
The Deceased of Our Parish
Nick Ciampanelli
Isabel Beluya Lanip
Anna Vassallo
- 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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