Homilies and Letters

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024 INTRO: Sadness can be a difficult part of life. No one wants to be sad. They say, “one can be sad even in a crowded room”! Even in this crowded room? THE REALITY……. There are sad people in our community. Easy question…… Who were the two main characters […]

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Dear Parishioners, TRANSFORMED BY YOUR LOVE CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL APPEAL 2024 The 2024 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal will take place on the weekend of February 10-11, 2024, in our parish. The theme for the 2024 CCAA “Transformed by Your Love” reminds us that many people need transformation from unfortunate circumstances to fortunate circumstances! We are […]

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 2024 INTRO In the year ahead the Gospels at Mass will hear JESUS speak often of the “kingdom of God.” What does that mean to you… this KINGDOM OF GOD? It always has been said that we are supposed to live it, create it while on this earth. Jesus […]

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Dear Parishioners, Christmas has always been a time of “giving to others.” This is a charitable action of giving time, talent, and our treasure to everyone. Our IHM Catholic elementary school teachers implant this teaching upon our students in many ways. In particular at IHM school there is an annual established campaign to support this […]

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 2024 INTRO: In today’s Gospel the apostles are invited to LOOK AND SEE who is before them…… to recognize who it is in their midst! And what that truly means is: We are to RECOGNIZE IDENTIFY AND DETECT all that is valuable in every human being that are all […]

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Dear Parishioners, I write today to share an exciting opportunity for our parish and school community. You may be aware of a scholarship tax credit opportunity that is benefiting our school and its students. In a nutshell, Ohio taxpayers may receive a 100% tax credit against their Ohio income tax liability for donations to an […]

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Second Sunday of Advent (B) 2023 INTRO: How many of you HAVE CERTAIN WAY TO DO THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS??? I always am criticized as to the way I do them!! Has that criticism ever happen to you? IN REALITY ALL OF US are OPEN TO CRITICISM! Is the criticism, right? Was it fair? Should […]

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Dear Parishioners, After much prayer, advice, and thought I want to let you know about a weekend Mass schedule change beginning the weekend of January 6-7, 2024. It is time to discontinue the Sunday afternoon, 4:30pm Mass. This Mass began almost nine years ago. Therefore, beginning in the new year, 2024, IHM will only have […]

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