Dear Parishioners,             “Let us pray to God the Father Almighty, That He may heal those who are suffering from the coronavirus infection, Comfort those who’s loved ones have died, Reassure those who feel isolated and afraid, Relieve those who feel lost and despairing, And console those who hunger for […]

Dear Parishioners, I pray that you all are experiencing a good week.  I am remaining home, (temperature today 98.6, no symptoms) navigating how best to keep our parish together in this turbulent, scary, and changing time for the world!  I have been called to serve you all and that is what I am going to […]

Dear Parishioners, I hope this email finds you well during this difficult time. I just wanted to reach out to anyone who might not be aware of some of the tools we are using to get information out to our parishioners. It is obviously a work in progress because nobody knew the severity of the […]

Dear Parishioners, I am hoping this message finds all of you in good health. A stay at home order has been declared by our Governor. While it is something new to us and difficult to believe, abiding by this declaration is of utmost importance. Please STAY AT HOME! Through patient endurance we will overcome! And […]

Dear Parishioners, I pray you are all accepting the government’s orders to stay at home and have reconciled that with Jesus’s returning home to Nazareth to be obedient and to grow in wisdom, age and grace! Father Ralph and I remain fine and in good health. The rectory personnel also in good health and primarily […]

Dear Parishioners, I miss you! How things have changed! I was taught early on: “It is how we go through things and situations that matters.” Keep your spirits up, laugh at something, pray a little more, and be wise. All of us are experiencing a loss of some kind in this desert experience of remaining […]

Third Sunday in Lent (A) 2020 INTRO: Does anyone have a favorite number? (6) (7) ???? I will leave you with ONE THOUGHT today: The woman at the well…. how many husbands did she have already? Jesus tells her that he knows she had 5 husbands …… and the one she is with NOW is […]

Dear Parishioners, The Annual Life Teen Fundraiser, 2020 The Annual Life Teen Fundraiser was Saturday, March 7th, 2020 and was called a WINE & PAINT NIGHT. It was our fourth fundraiser bringing together parishioners in financial support of the LIFE TEEN MINISTRY here at IHM. All proceeds of this fundraiser will go, not only to […]

Second Sunday in Lent (A) 2020 INTRO: I know people who climb mountains. They explain that depending on the 1. MOUNTAIN HEIGHT, 2. THE TRAIL YOU FOLLOW, and your 3. PHYSICAL ENDURANCE it can be a hard trek! They also admit you see God’s creation at its most magnificence along the way! For most of […]

Dear Parishioners, I am amazed every time I am able to attend the Ministry for the Needy meetings which are weekly, Wednesday evenings, in the convent building. First seeing our stocked pantry from the many items that you provide when asked, such as spaghetti sauce, paper towels, and toilet paper; items that are always in […]