Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God...
For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth,
the visible and the invisible...
He is the head of the body, the church.
For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell,
and through him to reconcile all things for him,
making peace by the blood of his cross.
My dear friends,
Thank you for the many kind words, cards and prayers you have shared with me recently. I truly praise God for His grace active among us here at Immaculate Heart of Mary, and I pray He continues to draw us more deeply into the life of Jesus through faith, hope, and charity! I look forward to opening your messages and cherishing your thoughtful notes.
Over the past weeks, I have had the chance to thank many of you in person, but I want to again express my gratitude to all who give life to our parish: our music and liturgical ministers, social ministries, school and religious education staff, catechists, the Knights of Columbus, parish and finance councils, sports and homeschool associations, the Development Committee, and those who beautify our sanctuary. I am especially thankful to our Religious Sisters for their important witness of consecrated life. And many more facets of IHM!
A special thanks to our rectory staff—Liz Reyes, Joanne Tormey, Frank DeSimone, Antonia, and Teresa—whose daily dedication quietly holds so much together. To our maintenance crew of Parish Property Management and parishioners who volunteer their expertise, our numerous vendors, the volunteers especially in social ministries, prayer groups and Bible discussion, and Crystal Blue cleaners; thank you for the care, upkeep and building-up of our parish! I’m grateful to Ian Mendoza and wish him well as he continues his seminary journey, and to Fr. Raja for his joyful presence. My heartfelt thanks to Fr. Rayappa Thumma for his wisdom, prayerfulness and generous priestly support. I am blessed by God's providential priestly friendship!
I also wish to thank Mrs. Tracy Keelan and our school for the honor of the outdoor classroom. May the dogwood and pine trees remind all who study there of the Cross and the everlasting life God offers to us from above.
This morning, before finishing some tasks, packing and then heading to the priest conference, I look forward to celebrating a Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary with you and entrusting all things to her maternal heart.
This Weekend’s Mass Celebrants:
Saturday, 5:30 PM Vigil: Fr. Thumma
Sunday, 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM: Fr. Raja (Remember the summer schedule!)
Sunday, 12 Noon: Fr. Thumma
Over the past weeks, I have had the chance to thank many of you in person, but I want to again express my gratitude to all who give life to our parish: our music and liturgical ministers, social ministries, school and religious education staff, catechists, the Knights of Columbus, parish and finance councils, sports and homeschool associations, the Development Committee, and those who beautify our sanctuary. I am especially thankful to our Religious Sisters for their important witness of consecrated life. And many more facets of IHM!
A special thanks to our rectory staff—Liz Reyes, Joanne Tormey, Frank DeSimone, Antonia, and Teresa—whose daily dedication quietly holds so much together. To our maintenance crew of Parish Property Management and parishioners who volunteer their expertise, our numerous vendors, the volunteers especially in social ministries, prayer groups and Bible discussion, and Crystal Blue cleaners; thank you for the care, upkeep and building-up of our parish! I’m grateful to Ian Mendoza and wish him well as he continues his seminary journey, and to Fr. Raja for his joyful presence. My heartfelt thanks to Fr. Rayappa Thumma for his wisdom, prayerfulness and generous priestly support. I am blessed by God's providential priestly friendship!
I also wish to thank Mrs. Tracy Keelan and our school for the honor of the outdoor classroom. May the dogwood and pine trees remind all who study there of the Cross and the everlasting life God offers to us from above.
This morning, before finishing some tasks, packing and then heading to the priest conference, I look forward to celebrating a Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary with you and entrusting all things to her maternal heart.
This Weekend’s Mass Celebrants:
Saturday, 5:30 PM Vigil: Fr. Thumma
Sunday, 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM: Fr. Raja (Remember the summer schedule!)
Sunday, 12 Noon: Fr. Thumma
A blessed Sunday of rest!
The Mass and Confession
As July continues, I’d like to offer brief reflections on the sacraments—God’s real means of healing, sanctifying, and preparing us for the life of heaven.
In the Mass we encounter Jesus through the Scriptures proclaimed His Word and His true Presence in the Eucharist. We should prepare for Mass intentionally, just as we would for an important event or competition. Prayerfully review the readings sometime during the week. Reflect on life so as to bring the joys, sorrows and challenges to Jesus where He may help us offer thanks, beg the Father for help and be our consolation in the Mass. May we see the overwhelming love of God in the Mass and may we truly invest our time, sacrifices and very selves in this union of heaven and earth.
Receiving Holy Communion with reverence and attention, whether we receive on the tongue or in the hand, should help us welcome Jesus, our Lord and God into our lives and families, homes and work. It never hurts to review for ourselves, and especially with children, the proper way to receive, lest we get sloppy. May I suggest that when it is difficult to receive in the hand, to consider reception on the tongue. And for reception on the tongue to be exactly that, opening sufficiently so as to receive tranquilly the Sacred Host on the tongue itself.
The Sacrament of Confession, by offering us forgiveness, helps us to grow in holiness, restore grace in our souls and to build us up as living stones in the Body of Christ. While some need the reminder that the Evil One is known as the accuser, particularly after luring a person into temptation, God's Mercy can forgive and restore the worst of sins lest one end up in despair. The sober message, however, that "not all sins are venial" is needed in our day and age. Some sins can do real damage to our souls that one may not realize until it is too late. Among such damage to a person's soul could come from negligence of Sunday Mass and Holy Days of obligation without a serious reason (and an overprogrammed schedule is not a sufficient reason), impurity and relations proper to marriage outside of the holy bond, unforgiveness and hatred of others, and in fact all of the 7 deadly sins (pride, anger, greed, gluttony, lust, envy and sloth).
The First and Third Commandments exist to remind us that we need to be oriented to God before all else and that the sabbath day of rest is meant for us to break free of the slavery of this fallen world to become more and more the children of God by sharing in God's rest.
Some helpful suggestions: plan the Sunday Mass a week prior and build the weekend around it; V Strive to consider in breaking any impure addiction (www.strive21.com); in prayer ask Jesus' passion, death and resurrection to come to the place of hurt in the memory, heart or soul, and bring healing so as to open up the possibility of the grace of heavenly forgiveness.
Jesus instituted the sacraments so we may live fully, freely and forever in Him. Let us make good use of these sacred gifts!
Jesus instituted the sacraments so we may live fully, freely and forever in Him. Let us make good use of these sacred gifts!
Parish Calendar of Events
Saturday, July 12
Msgr. Sweeney's "Last Mass" at 8:30am
Sunday, July 27
8:30pm IHM Drive-in Movie Night - North (School) Lot
Monday, July 21 - Thursday, August 14
During the weekdays our organ will be deep cleaned and dismantled. Daily Mass will probably be in the chapel. Funerals will be able to be accommodated.
Saturday, August 2
Fr. Stephen Ries scheduled for the 5:30pm Vigil Mass!
Monday, August 18
The sanctuary carpet to be replaced. (Work should take a week or two and not effect Sunday Masses.)
For more details, please contact the rectory.
The attached PDF is a copy of the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Council Constitution and By-Laws,
which was recently revised in March 2025.
Next Meeting: September and the Fall
Next Coffee and Donuts: The Fall
If you would like to volunteer to help or have questions, please send an email to IHMPC@IHMSCARSDALE.ORG.
What is the Parish Council?
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Council serves as a consultative body of the parish whose responsibility is to advise and assist the pastor in matters relating to the parish. This includes promoting lay participation in the activities of the parish, evaluating the goals and needs of the parish, developing and recommending ways to address those needs, and finally developing and maintaining a two-way communication between the Council and the larger Parish community. Council members will also be expected to take a leadership role in the various Parish Council events as well as in the particular area of Parish life they are interested in or involved in already.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Council serves as a consultative body of the parish whose responsibility is to advise and assist the pastor in matters relating to the parish. This includes promoting lay participation in the activities of the parish, evaluating the goals and needs of the parish, developing and recommending ways to address those needs, and finally developing and maintaining a two-way communication between the Council and the larger Parish community. Council members will also be expected to take a leadership role in the various Parish Council events as well as in the particular area of Parish life they are interested in or involved in already.
If you have any questions, please email IHMPC@ihmscarsdale.org.
If anyone has feedback, ideas, suggestions, complaints etc. please email the Parish Council at their email address. Parish Council members are also available to speak at Coffee and Donuts each month.
In this Edition:
- From the Desk of Principal Tracy Keelin - "With Gratitude to Monsignor Luke M. Sweeney"
- Summer Mass Schedule Updates
- A Word from Cardinal Dolan
- The Second Collection this weekend is the Black and Indian Mission Collection
- HOPE Community Services - the next drop off is Friday, July 18th by 11AM
- Religious Education Registration is OPEN
- IHM Upcoming Events:
- IHM Bible Discussion Group will return on September 16th to begin its examination of New Testament epistles
- Midnight Run:
- Summer Sneaker Drive
- Items Needed!
- IHM Crusaders Corner:
- Co-Ed Skills & Play: July 7 - Aug 1
- IHM High School of Religion (HSOR) will return in September
- IHM Jubilee Parish Pilgrimage to Italy - October 9-18, 2025
- IHM School - Mrs. Jack's Theatre Summer Camps
- IHM Continuing Events:
- Eucharistic Exposition at IHM
- 2025 New York Catholic Youth Day - September 27th & 28th
- Holy Communion for those with Gluten Sensitivities
- Community News
With Gratitude to Monsignor Luke M. Sweeney
As Msgr. Sweeney prepares to move on from Immaculate Heart of Mary, we extend our deepest thanks for his unwavering support, kind presence, and spiritual leadership. He has been more than a pastor—he has been a true supporter of our school, a guiding spiritual priest, and a constant, uplifting presence in the lives of our students, faculty, staff and families. His kindness, wisdom, and faith-filled example have left a lasting impact on our school community. While we will miss him dearly, we are grateful for the time we shared and the foundation of faith he helped to strengthen. May God continue to bless him in this next chapter of his ministry.
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE & Rectory Office Schedule FOR THE SUMMER
Please note changes to the Sunday Mass schedule for Summer at IHM.
Starting Sunday, July 6th 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 7th
IHM's Rectory Office will operate on the following summer schedule for July and August (always call ahead to confirm receptionist)
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday - 8:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday - Closed
Sunday, July 13, 2025 | Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | Luke 10:25–37
Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus affirms a scholar’s identification of the greatest commandment: “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”
All of religion is finally about awakening the deepest desire of the heart and directing it toward God; it is about the ordering of love toward that which is most worthy of love. But, Jesus says, a necessary implication of this love of God is compassion for one’s fellow human beings.
Why are the two commandments so tightly linked? The best response is the simplest: because of who Jesus is. Christ is not simply a human being, and he is not simply God; rather, he is the God-man, the one in whose person divinity and humanity meet.
Therefore, it is finally impossible to love him as God without loving the humanity that he has, in his own person, embraced. Those who know Christ Jesus, fully divine and fully human, realize that the love of God necessarily draws us to a love for the human race. They grasp the logical consistency and spiritual integrity of the greatest commandment.
All of religion is finally about awakening the deepest desire of the heart and directing it toward God; it is about the ordering of love toward that which is most worthy of love. But, Jesus says, a necessary implication of this love of God is compassion for one’s fellow human beings.
Why are the two commandments so tightly linked? The best response is the simplest: because of who Jesus is. Christ is not simply a human being, and he is not simply God; rather, he is the God-man, the one in whose person divinity and humanity meet.
Therefore, it is finally impossible to love him as God without loving the humanity that he has, in his own person, embraced. Those who know Christ Jesus, fully divine and fully human, realize that the love of God necessarily draws us to a love for the human race. They grasp the logical consistency and spiritual integrity of the greatest commandment.
Bishop Robert Barron
A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Independence and Dependence
A Word from Cardinal Dolan: First Saturday
A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Vacation and Vocation
We joyfully announce the forthcoming celebration of Marriage for
III Nicolas Leo & Brittani Piro
III Nicolas Leo & Brittani Piro
Today our parish will take up the 141st annual National Black & Indian Mission Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education programs, and diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! You can help meet unmet needs with a generous contribution today. Thank you for your support.
Looking for more volunteers to cook for the HOPE Community Supper Program. The need is greater than ever. Cooking is done at home and delivered to the Church, it is then picked up and delivered to HOPE Community Services in New Rochelle (www.hopecommunityservices.org).
- Timing: Held every third Friday, and also the occasional 5th Tuesday of the month. NEXT HOPE SOUP KITCHEN Drop off: Friday, July 18, by 11:00AM – if you have perishable food and can bring it close to 11:00am, please do so.
- If cooking is "not your thing" we could use help with shopping for other food items
- Contact: Lynne Richy through Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Rectory at (914) 723-0276 to sign up or ask questions.
Religious Education Registration is OPEN!
Religious Education registration is underway!
Returning Families: A detailed letter with everything you need to know has been sent out last week.
New Families: Welcome! You can find registration information on our website - click the button below. We’re excited to walk with your family in faith this coming year!
IHM Bible Discussion Group September Topics
Starting Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00PM in the lower Church, the IHM Bible Discussion Group will begin its examination of New Testament epistles.
We are going to follow the following list:
The generosity of the IHM family has been overwhelming and, as a result, the recent Midnight Runs have been a wonderful success!! Our next two Runs will be during the warmer weather and we are targeting the following to replenish our inventory:
- Men's jeans waist sizes 30-36 and all lengths;
- Sweatpants sized small, medium, large, and extra large;
- Men's sneakers sizes 9 thru 13;
- Women's sneakers sizes 7 thru 9;
- Men's tee and golf shirts, especially large and XL;
- Women's tee shirts mostly large and XL
- Men's shorts, waist sizes 30-38
- Women's shorts and joggers mostly large and XL
- Rain ponchos, baseball caps and backpacks
We are also grateful to receive packages of new/unopened underwear and socks for both men and women. In addition, small sizes of toiletry items such as shampoo, body wash, mouthwash, toothpaste, etc. are always needed!!
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!!
Anyone who is interested in any aspect of Midnight Run—driving, sorting, food prep—please email ihmmidnightrun@gmail.com, thank you!
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!!
Anyone who is interested in any aspect of Midnight Run—driving, sorting, food prep—please email ihmmidnightrun@gmail.com, thank you!
IHM SPORTS PROGRAMMING INFORMATION:
Join one of our sports teams today!
The IHM High School of Religion (HSOR) will return in September!
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. HSOR welcomes all high school students on Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00PM from September to June in the Lower Church Hall.
For more information, please contact Nancy Vericker at nancy@nancyvericker.com.
IHM Jubilee Parish Pilgrimage to Italy
October 9 - 18, 2025
Please reach out to the ProRome Tours directly if you are interested, have questions or would like to be a 'maybe'! We have over 27 and can go up to 40 people.
The itinerary features six nights in Rome and two nights in Assisi, with a day-trip to Loreto built in as well. Daily Mass – the cornerstone of each day – will be complemented by a rich Catholic touring program designed to bring the pilgrims face to face with the great saints, martyrs, miracles and cultural heritage of Roman Catholicism. Highlights include St. Peter’s Basilica, the Papal Basilicas, the Catacombs, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square and many incredible saints, churches, basilicas and holy sites throughout Italy.
Roundtrip airfare (see FAQ section below for more information) and beautiful four-star hotels have been arranged. A ProRome tour manager will accompany the group throughout the course of the trip, and private bus transportation, Catholic tour guides, all tours and tickets, daily breakfast and either daily lunch or dinner are included in the price.
Land Only: $3500 per person
Airfare: $1100 per person (from JFK Airport)
Total Package Including Airfare: $4600 per person
Airfare: $1100 per person (from JFK Airport)
Total Package Including Airfare: $4600 per person
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
(First Fridays of non holidays until Midnight)
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.
Young Members:
- 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!” High school students grades 9-12 are welcome. For more information, please contact Nancy Vericker at nancy@nancyvericker.com.
- IHM College & Young Adult Group for those age 18-25: Click here to reach out to participate and for more information.
- Scouting:
- 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.
- The IHM troops are Scarsdale/Edgemont Girl Scouts. Click here for more information.
Prayer Groups:
- 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 including the next meeting, contact Elise Kuhn at 914-725-4728.
- 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 Women's Prayer Group: The Prayer Group holds weekly prayer gatherings for women Thursdays from 7:00-8:00PM in the Church Library (or chapel in warmer months). For more information, please contact the Rectory (914-723-0276 or ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org).
Adult Faith Formation:
- IHM Bible Discussion Group: The IHM Bible Discussion Group has concluded the reading of the Book of Revelation and will resume the Scripture discussion group in the Fall. CLICK HERE for more details, to submit questions, or if you are interested in joining.
- 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 the School of Community.
Becoming Catholic & Catholics completing their Sacraments: The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults - formerly RCIA) is a process of initiation into the Catholic Community of Faith for persons who are experiencing a conversion in their lives and seeking either Christian baptism in the Catholic Church or full Communion with the Catholic Church and completion of the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. Please contact the Rectory and one of our coordinators will reach out to you (914-723-0276 or ihmchurch@ihmscarsdale.org).
Religious Education: 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. The goal is to come to know Jesus in and through the Church, to know, understand and be able to explain our Catholic faith, and to live the life of Jesus through faith, hope and charity. For more information please email ihmsor@ihmscarsdale.org or call 914-723-7593.
School: Rooted in the mission Jesus Christ gave to the Church to go out to the world to preach, to sanctify and to shepherd souls, IHM School seeks to work with parents in forming their children in the faith and educating them for life in the world by faithfully and charitable teaching Jesus Christ and the two-fold command to love God and our neighbor, to immerse the students in the sacramental life of the Church so that they may know of God's presence in their lives and come to unite their lives for the glory of God, and to help lead and guide them on their journey through life to heaven by building up the virtues our faith has received from the Apostles. For more information and to register call 914-723-5608 or go to ihmscarsdale.org.
Social Ministries: IHM parish is involved in many social ministries, including Midnight Runs into Manhattan to bring food and clothing to the homeless; a food pantry and support of HOPE Community Services; annual Christmas Giving Tree, Baby Shower donations, support of mothers in crisis pregnancies, and bereavement assistance, among other needs. Click the link for Ministries on our parish's website (https://ihm-parish.org/) or call the Rectory (914-723-0276). If you have any questions, please email IHMPC@ihmscarsdale.org.
- Catholic Widows and Widowers of Yonkers will meet on Thursday, July 17th, 12:30PM at St. Ann's Church, (Fr. Anthony Hall, 31 College Place, Yonkers). For more information, call (914) 423.5331. New members are always welcome.
- Catholic Widows and Widowers of Yonkers Annual Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, September 21st. Mass at 10AM, Immaculate Conception Church, (53 Winter Hill Rd, Tuckahoe), followed by brunch at San Martino’s Ristorante, 12 Young Ave, Yonkers. Cash $36 per person payable at the brunch. Members and guests welcome. Reservations required. Fore more information and reservations, call (914) 423-5331.
- Catholic Widows and Widowers of Yonkers Annual Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, September 21st. Mass at 10AM, Immaculate Conception Church, (53 Winter Hill Rd, Tuckahoe), followed by brunch at San Martino’s Ristorante, 12 Young Ave, Yonkers. Cash $36 per person payable at the brunch. Members and guests welcome. Reservations required. Fore more information and reservations, call (914) 423-5331.
- The Little Sisters of the Poor, who care for the elderly poor at Jeanne Jugan Residence in the Bronx, will host their annual golf outing at Quaker Ridge Golf Club on July 21, 2025. CLICK HERE to register for the 2025 Annual Golf Outing. For more information, please contact Sr. Charles Patricia at bxdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org
- Mall Walking is Back! The Mall Walking Club meets every Tuesdays and Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Westchester in White Plains. It's a great way to exercise no matter what the weather is outside. Go at your own pace or get motivated by joining an inspiring group of people who've grown the program into a small community. Walk on either carpeted or tile flooring and maybe share a story or two. To join, sign up at the Parks table, next to the horse fountain on retail level 2 (located between Crate & Barrel and Urban Outfitters) on Tuesday and Friday mornings during the program. Admission and parking* are free for all registered members of the mall walk program. *Registered Mall Walkers enjoy free parking from 8 a.m. - noon on Tuesdays and Fridays.(Participants must check-in at the Parks table, or sign-up, if this is your first time at the Mall Walk, each time you attend for free parking. )For more information, call (914) 231-4539.
- Catholic Engaged Encounter marriage preparation: Know a couple planning to get married and want them to start off with a strong foundation? Refer engaged couples to Catholic Engaged Encounter of Lower Hudson Valley for their pre-cana marriage prep weekend. For over 50 years, we have been preparing couples for the Sacrament of Matrimony and giving them the tools for a healthy and successful marriage. Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) is endorsed and approved by the Catholic Church from the Vatican to dioceses and local parishes worldwide. CEE weekends are a wonderful gift for engaged couples. Our program fulfills the pre-cana requirement of the Archdiocese of New York. For more information and to register, go to:
lowerhudsonvalley.engagedencounter.com or call (845) 298-4772. - The Church of St. John the Evangelist and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church of White Plains will hold its annual “Festa Italiana” on July 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th, on the Church grounds of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 92 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains. Thurs. & Fri. 6PM-11PM, Sat. 5PM- 11PM and Sun. 3PM-9PM. Our “Festa Italiana” features live Italian and American music and entertainment, great Italian foods & desserts, American fare and much more. Admission and entertainment are free. Worshipers in the procession will assemble in front of OLMC Church at 12:30PM on Sunday, July 13th. The procession will begin at 1PM followed by the celebration of Holy Mass at 2PM at OLMC. Full schedule and details are on our website: www.sjeolmc.org For more information please call Andrea in the rectory 914-948-5909 or email info@sjeolmc.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, July 12/13, 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 13, 2025
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30PM - Peter A. Lacalamita Sr. by the Lacalamita Family
8:00AM - Lisetta Salerno by her daughter, Beverly Rich
10:00AM - Ann Rowan by Tom & Alice Nixon
12:00PM - Aidan Joseph Galeano by the Galeano Family
MONDAY, July 14, 2025
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
6:45AM - Robert Mullen by Gerry Mullen
9:00AM - Alfred & Mary Grace Abbatiello's 53rd Wedding Anniversary (July 15) (Living) by Al & Mary Grace
TUESDAY, July 15, 2025
St. Bonaventure
6:45AM - Christina Sgobbo by Antoinette DeVico
9:00AM - Joseph Gleeson by Marie & Mike Amoroso
WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
6:45AM - Paul & Ariah Fusha (Living) by their Mother
9:00AM - Anthony J. Colavita - May he rest in peace by the Colavita Family
THURSDAY, July 17, 2025
6:45AM - Mariano & Rosa Pansarella by Anthony & Sebastiana Tagliamonte
9:00AM - Rev. Msgr. Francis Oliverio by Michael Racioppo
(95th Birthday, 12 years deceased)
(95th Birthday, 12 years deceased)
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025
St. Camillus de Lellis
6:45AM - Agustin Lago (Birthday) by Gloria Gomez
9:00AM - Peter, Margaret, Peter Jr & Joseph Poggioli by the DeLillis Family
SATURDAY, July 19, 2025
Mem. of Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30AM - Diana Casey by the Casey Family
5:30PM - Lucille Zorzo by Karen & George Barletta
5:30PM - Lucille Zorzo by Karen & George Barletta
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Margaret Mary Ambrose
Michael Amoroso IV
Jason Bergen
Joan Boccardi
Rosalie Castro
Gino Catalano
Ann DiMarco
John Dunleavy
Sean Fogarty
Filomena Maria Trombetta Giordano
Pren Gjdoda
Linda Golino
Regina LoGudice
Baby Andres Parisi
Elizabeth Pessolano
Chip Rausch
Lisa Rocchio
Andy Scott
Frances (Fran) Simone
Leslie Vaccaro
Maria Weber
Jason Bergen
Joan Boccardi
Rosalie Castro
Gino Catalano
Ann DiMarco
John Dunleavy
Sean Fogarty
Filomena Maria Trombetta Giordano
Pren Gjdoda
Linda Golino
Regina LoGudice
Baby Andres Parisi
Elizabeth Pessolano
Chip Rausch
Lisa Rocchio
Andy Scott
Frances (Fran) Simone
Leslie Vaccaro
Maria Weber
Father Michael Lipareli
Rosalie Maria Castro
Mary Vinton
- 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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