Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2019 INTRO: When I was in Catholic elementary school in Lakewood, Ohio, during my fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, I was quite the swimmer. I was young and fearless, I was small built, wire-y, and fast moving. Today…… I am old and fearful….not quite small built, hardly […]

Dear Parishioners, This week IHM School community celebrated its Annual Catholic Schools Week! It is a time of the year where gratitude for the many sacrifices parents, stakeholders, and parishioners make to keep Catholic education a reality are uplifted to God in Masses, classroom prayer, appreciation activities, and during faculty and staff lunches. On Monday, […]

Dear Parishioners, The 2019 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal will take place next weekend in our parish. Please refer to the insert in this week’s bulletin which includes our parish’s goal ($90,357.00!) and an overview of the importance of Catholic Charities in our communities. This year’s appeal theme is Walk in Faith – Give in Joy […]

Dear Parishioners, IHM School has a terrific Pre-School Program for 4 and 5 year olds! The program is titled: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS at IHM SCHOOL! Most recently, in the magazine, Northeast Ohio Parent, our IHM Pre-School was reviewed in the article titled CELEBRATING PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS. The first Pre-School teacher featured in this article was our IHM […]

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time © INTRO: A little boy complained of “PAIN” all over…. So his concerned mother took him to the doctor. “So where does it hurt, pal?” said the doctor. “I hurt all over!” the boy said. “What do you mean ALL OVER?” the doctor said. And the boy touched his knee […]

Baptism of the Lord © INTRO: Imagine being given the newest SMARTPHONE with the latest technologies….. • It has an amazing camera • Stereo sound • Practically unlimited memory and • Lightning speed Its capabilities are almost endless. Now imagine that you never turn it on and it just sits in your pocket! It’s good […]

Dear Parishioners, It is never too early to plan for BIG EVENTS.  I have always believed BIG Committee – BIG results, SMALL committee – small results! This year the annual FALL FESTIVAL will be Friday, September 27, Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2019. Consider joining Sue Dunbar and Tana Ruester, the CO-CHAIRS of […]

Epiphany 2019 INTRO: Do you remember any one particular phrase that your father used over and over again? I do ……………. TURN OFF THE LIGHTS! I guess my father wasn’t a good CHRISTIAN, because CHRISTIAN’S aren’t supposed to turn off our lights…. Meaning the LIGHT OF CHRIST!!!!! They are to be kept burning brightly, always […]

New Year’s Day Homily INTRO: My mom was a lot of fun to be with. My dad and she made many church friends ….. And …. She had many “girlfriends” and socialized a lot with them. She was friendly to all… had this job “at the front desk” of our county library. It was perfect […]

HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY © 2018 INTRO: Hope all of you are enjoying a happy Christmas! Tell joke: Alright, there was this aging couple watching TV together in their home. As their hearing was challenged the TV was blaring!!! The wife asks her “hubby”… “Would you please get me a snack? I would like an ice […]