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Hello everyone. 28 years ago, I offered my very first Mass. We celebrated the Mass in St. Paul’s in Yonkers where my family moved when I was in St. Joseph’s Seminary. It was such an incredible experience with family and friends from all over as well as the people from St. Paul’s and other parishes where I served. More than anything I felt such a powerful connection with God’s holy people and how much I appreciated how I would need to depend on them to help me be the best priest that I could be. I am still walking on air and so grateful for this gift of priesthood but I hope you see it as a gift that we both share. I thank God and I thank all of you here at IHM for filling my life with such joy. Please pray for me and my classmates. Pray that we be the best priests we can be, especially these crazy days and probably crazier days to come.
As you know, May is the month of Mary. Saturday we had a simple May crowning of our beautiful shrine in the parking lot. Have you dropped by lately to see how wonderful the shrine looks thanks to a number of parish volunteers. Here are the words of a song I learned a long time ago. I bet many of you can sing it without having to look at the words.
O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today!
Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May.
O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today,
Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May.
Bring flowers of the rarest
bring blossoms the fairest,
from garden and woodland and hillside and dale;
our full hearts are swelling,
our glad voices telling
the praise of the loveliest flower of the vale!
Refrain
Their lady they name thee,
Their mistress proclaim thee,
Ah, grant that thy children on earth be as true
as long as the bowers
are radiant with flowers,
as long as the azure shall keep its bright hue
Refrain
Sing gaily in chorus;
the bright angels o'er us
re-echo the strains we begin upon earth;
their harps are repeating
the notes of our greeting,
for Mary herself is the cause of our mirth
Refrain
WEEKLY REMINDERS
- All in-person public celebration of Mass and Events throughout the Archdiocese remain canceled. Adoration is suspended until further notice. School, Religious Education and CYO are canceled. The Church will be open for Private Prayer only, from 8AM to 3PM. Please be sure to maintain social distancing guidelines while in the Church.
- Daily/Weekend Masses are live streamed every day at 10:00 AM. Masses can be viewed on our website at IHM-Parish.org. All services are private, NOT open to the public.
- Other Streaming Mass Options: Daily Mass is being live-streamed from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. The Mass is available on the Catholic Channel, Sirius XM 129 and is broadcast live and on demand by Catholic Faith Network (CFN).
- IHM Online Contributions through WeShare: As you know, we've suspended weekly collections since mid-March, please consider using WeShare to set up electronic recurring contributions or to make a one time gift to IHM. Thank you to our new WeShare users, we've doubled our donors over the past few weeks! If you need help or have any questions about WeShare, click here to contact IHM WeShare support.
- Mail in Contributions: We do not have a secure drop off spot on the premises, so please do not hand deliver your contribution envelopes to the Rectory. Our mailing address is: IHM Rectory, 8 Carman Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
- Flocknote: IHM continues to use Flocknote as a main method of communication. If you have friends or family who are not subscribed, please direct them to our website, IHM-Parish.org, to sign up.
We sincerely appreciate your support! We continue to urge you to
STAY HOME, STAY SAFE & STAY WELL!
STAY HOME, STAY SAFE & STAY WELL!
Let us pray through the intercession of our Blessed Mother for help and healing in these complicated and difficult days.
THANK YOU FOR ALL MAILED IN AND ONLINE WESHARE DONATIONS !
Mass intentions for this week will be moved to a private mass celebrated by one of the priests of the parish. The following people will be remembered the week of May 17, 2020.
Angelo Pozzuto
Angela Macaluso
Marilyn Cecil
Frank Germano
Paul Becker
Pauline McCauley
Angela Macaluso (Anniversary)
John Queenan
Antony Kadaplackal
Theresa M. Sullivan
Anne Desimone
Matthew Steves
Michael McDermott
All Priests Living & Deceased
Maureen Coen
Mario & Di Rienzo
Isaac Sanchez
Mary-Carol Miller
Roseanne & Thomas Hughes
The People of Immaculate Heart of Mary
Please Remember in Your Prayers
The Sick of Our Parish
Louis Ranucci
Frances Novaro
Angela Lifrieri
Laura Hernandez
Nicholas Di Marzo
Thomas Carroll
Eileen Kelly
Vincent Schaub
Xavier Flores
Dr. John E. Rogener, Jr.
Thomas Kandula
For all those suffering with the Virus
Our Beloved Deceased
Deacon Francis Idehen
Deacon Carlos Mercado
All Victims of the Virus
All Victims of the Virus
Congratulations Fr. Lynch on celebrating your 28th Anniversary of your ordination to the priesthood. We send our prayers and many blessings on this special day!
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is underway for all interested and prospective families. Please contact Principal Tracy Keelin at tkeelin@ihmscarsdale.org for more information.
Check out our school website ihmscarsdale.org.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION!
Registration for the 2020-2021 IHM Religious Education Program is forthcoming.
Please stay tuned!
MIDNIGHT RUN IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS
We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you do! Needless to say, resources are scarce so your generosity is greatly appreciated!
You may still donate to our Run's in the following ways:
- E-Drive: consider ordering Men's boxer/briefs in dark colors/white/black/gray, athletic socks (crew or calf), online and have them shipped to us at:
27 Warwick Ave Scarsdale, NY 10583 - Amazon e-gift card or Walmart e-gift card to IHMMidnightRun@gmail.com and we'll order what is most needed. The gift card is the best way for us to build our toiletry inventory
Let us know if you think you can help out. Susan & Paul Doyle - 914.472.7515 | IHMMidightRun@gmail.com
The New York Blood Center needs your help!
Please donate Now!
We are experiencing an increase in demand for blood products as area hospitals resume elective surgeries. To help meet hospital demands, a blood drive is coming near you! On behalf of the NYBC and the lives you will save ... Thank You!
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Thursday, May 28, 12pm - 6pm
Thursday, May 28, 12pm - 6pm
15 Palmer Road, Yonkers, NY
School Auditorium
Due to the current public health crisis and social distancing rules, donors must make an appointment (walk-ins will not be permitted at this time).
Click here to make an appointment
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
HOPE SOUP KITCHEN
Thank you for your continuous support of the Hope Soup Kitchen. If you would prefer to make a monetary donation to the the Hope Soup Kitchen, click here to donate on their website or you can mail a check to HOPE Community Services, 50 Washington Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801. (Mention IHM parish if you do this). Any questions, call or text: Lynne Richy @ 914-772-8348 Thank you!
BULLETIN SPONSORS
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