Homilies and Letters

Dear Parishioners, Over the years and before COVID-19 the Christmas Eve 4:30pm Mass congregation size was beautiful, heart-warming, and very large; standing room in every nave of our church! In 2016 there were approximately 1000 in attendance; In 2017, 950 in attendance; In 2018, 900 in attendance; and last year, In 2019, 750 in attendance! […]

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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) 2020 INTRO: Do you always wear the right thing? You all look really nice today ..…BUT, are you wearing the right outfits ?????? The wedding banquet story in Matthew’s gospel has this UNIQUE confrontation of the generous KING with a guest not wearing the “right thing” or the “correct […]

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Dear Parishioners, The last several weeks have been exciting and eventful for us at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. I am deeply humbled and sincerely grateful that, even in these challenging times, many parishioners have spoken favorably about the “Love God, Make Disciples, through Mary” Program and have returned their Commitment Cards. In my conversations, […]

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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) INTRO: I’m not sure how much you know about the SAINTS, and I have to say I could use a class on the Lives of the Saints, but, I do remember some “tid-bits” about many saints. Saint Catherine of Siena is considered a DOCTOR of the CHURCH…she was brilliant […]

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IHM 5K NEWS As you may know, the IHM 5K, which was postponed from May to September has become a virtual race. How does a virtual race work? Essentially, you can run anywhere at any time during the month of September. There are three event distances for you to choose from. The traditional 5K, the […]

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