Dear Parishioners, When Jeff Mills and I investigated buying a new organ for IHM the decision was made to reclaim the choir loft for the placement of the new organ and the choir members. An additional organ console (called the sanctuary console) was necessary to purchase as well. Its placement is on the Holy Family […]
Dear Parishioners, I have been asked by the diocese to make my parishioners aware of this new opportunity for you to donate funds to the Angel Scholarship Fund. As you are aware, the tuition cost for all catholic elementary schools gets higher and higher annually. Our Bishop does not want to see families leave a […]
Dear Parishioners, The faithful throughout the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland will have an opportunity to provide financial assistance to the war victims in Ukraine as well as to support other projects in Central and Eastern Europe through the annual Collection to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. The collection is sanctioned by the […]
Dear Parishioners, Many of you may know that the Holy Father published a Letter to Grandparents last summer (see the link below). In it Pope Francis calls grandparents to be evangelizers, stating, “There is no retirement age from the work of proclaiming the Gospel and handing down traditions to your grandchildren.” Inspired by this letter, […]
Dear Parishioners, IHM has a role this year and next year leading up to the 2023 Synod on Synodality. It was announced by the Vatican in May 2021 concerning this world synod. The theme for the Synod will be: Towards a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission The objective for this year and next is for me […]
Dear Parishioners, This weekend the Universal Church celebrates CHRIST THE KING. When the church refers to this feast, she is referring not to a stately and majestic “king,” but to a servant and suffering “king.” Jesus is that kind of “king” for us. Let us imitate Him as best as we can as members of […]
Dear Parishioners, Perhaps you have noticed some landscape differences around our IHM church grounds, especially at the Portage Trail side of the church as opposed to the parking lot “back” side of the church. This past week I asked our landscaper, Mr. Chuck Ingersoll, “How can IHM save some money in the next few years […]
Dear Parishioners, This weekend is not only the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, nor just an annual Halloween celebration weekend, but a most special weekend where IHM sentimentally recalls the deceased of this past year. The death of a loved one is never easy on us, and we want the church to uphold their memory […]
Dear Parishioners, I am excited to announce the anticipated release of our own Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish App! This new app will be available for parishioners to download on both Apple and Android devices. We expect the features and capabilities of our new app to foster a stronger sense of community and faith in […]
Dear Parishioners, IHM has a role this year and next year leading up to the 2023 Synod on Synodality. It was announced by the Vatican in May 2021 concerning this world synod. The theme for the Synod will be: Towards a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission The objective for this year and next is […]