Dear Parishioners, The Knights of Columbus once again will be asking for your donated goods beginning this week until December 15th to: Help the Homeless benefitting the Peter Maurin Center I am incredibly grateful for their initiative to perform this corporal work of mercy (“clothe the naked” and “feed the poor”) for our IHM parishioners […]

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) INTRO: Last weekend was the celebration of HALLOWEEN! Typically, one dresses up as another character, another character than themselves to go trick or treating. Like the character of SPIDER MAN, RAGEDY ANN and so on. It is amazing what kinds of costumes there are!!! So, let us talk a […]

Dear Parishioners, I understand that in the last two weeks during the 10:00am Sunday Mass you found political fliers on your cars. I did not authorize that. The catholic church has a prohibition of making statements of support or opposition for a particular candidate, political party, or political action committees at any parish events (including […]

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 2024 INTRO: It was an early diagnosis for me that my RIGHT EYE is “lazy.” They called it: amblyopia. People also have other kinds of eye problems that are far worse than lazy eyes and some have PHYSICAL BLINDNESS! But there is also: SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS that I believe this […]

Dear Parishioners, I am sure you are aware of the delicate topic of politics and voting choices. The catholic church has a prohibition of making statements of support or opposition for a particular candidate, political party, or political action committees at any parish events (including Mass) or appear in any parish publication, parish operated website […]

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) INTRO: “What is it about wanting to be first?” I remember (and I am dating myself!!!!!) I would always run to the car BECAUSE I wanted the front seat!! Also… In school, I always wanted to be the first one seated by the door to answer the door!!! Playing […]

Dear Parishioners, $750.00 or $1,500.00 ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Diocese of Cleveland I am very aware of the many requests for donations that all of us receive, and sometimes for many of us daily through US mail from various religious communities and civil organizations! Everywhere there is much-needed financial assistance for operations. And, in these days […]

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2024 (B) INTRO: Many may at first think that the main character in this Gospel is the man who ran up to Jesus. Well, I believe the MAIN CHARACTER in this weekend’s Gospel is. GOD’S POWER for nothing is impossible for God. Let me explain why God’s Power is our […]

Dear Parishioners, OCIA (formerly RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) stands for Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. This ministry is taking place currently here at IHM with the guidance and leadership of our Pastoral Associate, Mary Ann Love. Many times, throughout the year individuals call the rectory having been inspired with the desire […]

Dear Parishioners, You may wonder what is the role of a parish council in the Catholic Church? The answer begins with active parishioners who assist the pastor in his leadership role of planning, organizing, initiating, promoting, coordinating, and reviewing the evangelization, worship, religious education, formation, and service activities within the parish. A parish council is an important […]