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 […]

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 […]

Dear Parishioners, A Catholic Experience Unlike Any Other www.eucharisticcongress.org This is the year that our nation will host its 10th Eucharistic Congress. It will be held in the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from Wednesday July 17 through Sunday July 21, 2024. Do not miss the most transformative Catholic moment of the decade! You will never be […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dear Parishioners, GENEROSITY – GENEROSITY – GENEROSITY It is that time of the year when I responsibly share our annual report with all of you. This report was sent to the diocese in August and was accepted without any corrections! IHM is in a good financial place because of ALL OF YOU! Your generosity continues […]

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 […]

32 Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023 (A) INTRO: Most people “jump the gun” when this Gospel is read and most people, at first, wonder why the wise “virgins” did not share their oil with the foolish ones to keep their torches burning??? They are thinking: “THAT’S NOT VERY CHRIST-LIKE”!!!! Let me explain… The “OIL” is […]

Dear Parishioners, I am not sure how many of you know about “specials” at IHM Catholic Elementary School, but they have been well received over the years. One special is IHM ROCKET TEAM! IHM Rocket Team participates in The American Rocketry Challenge which is the world’s largest rocket contest. The contest is open to teams […]

31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A) 2023 Intro: Last week when you were giving out candy on Halloween you saw “children” in a costume and many of them had their faces covered with masks!!! In a church community we are supposed to be recognizable by others as living a good life…. With NO MASKS COVERING […]