21st Sunday in Ordinary Time INTRO: At an early age, RESPONSIBILITY WAS TAUGHT. My responsibility was taking on the cleaning of the basement. In other words, I was expected to clean the FOUNDATION of our home! When my father was a newlywed and found out that they were having TWINS… he needed to take on […]

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) INTRO: I found this story…. Thirteen-year-old “Jeremiah” was about to celebrate his bar mitzvah. His grandmother, whom he called “Bubby”, asked what he’d like for a present. This 13-year-old, who could have asked his grandmother for anything in the world, but he said: “Bubby, I’d like you to make […]

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 2024 INTRO: Interesting story about “murmuring.” I remember being in the third grade at our small catholic school. Our teacher was a sister of Notre Dame. Very tall and most likeable. School students were seated in the classroom alphabetically, so that means I was seated next to my twin […]

Dear Parishioners, Please welcome, Father Jeff Barnish on his availability at IHM for some weekend masses and confessions beginning end of August. He has a great reputation, and it will be a big help to me. Here’s a bit of information on him. I’m looking forward to his ministry here and he is too. Many […]

Dear Parishioners, We received the letter below from the Foreign Mission Procurator of The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Thank you for your generosity in supporting the Missions. Many Blessings, Father Jim

Dear Parishioners, We received the letter below from the Foreign Mission Procurator of The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Thank you for your generosity in supporting the Missions. Many Blessings, Father Jim

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) INTRO: tell story of the Accidental Tourist A theology student was invited to study with a famous Rabbi, a scholar renowned for his wisdom and holiness. The student travelled many miles to meet the famous man. Upon arriving the student carrying his heavy luggage, was SHOCKED to enter the […]

Dear Parishioners, The diocesan communications office is launching “My Daily Prayers.” I want to make sure you are aware of this valuable resource. “My Daily Prayers” is a FREE daily recording of prayers led by the bishops and priests of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, delivered each day through email to those who sign up. […]

Dear Parishioners, Bringing to your attention, beginning Friday August 23, 2024, the Friday morning Mass will begin at 8:15am to accommodate our elementary school children attending this mass. Having the school children attend a weekly Mass is intimately connected to the school’s mission and catholic identity. The school day begins at 7:50am and teachers feel […]

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Intro: I have some friends, who, not too long ago, decided to build their own home. They met with builders and contractors and finally made the decision as to its “look.” As time went on, many more decisions had to be made, but one that intrigued me was “planning” […]