Dear Parishioners,
I hope this email finds you well during this difficult time.
I just wanted to reach out to anyone who might not be aware of some of the tools we are using to get information out to our parishioners. It is obviously a work in progress because nobody knew the severity of the changes we have had to make after the COVID-19 virus made its way to Ohio.
Below is a listing of sites you can visit to get information from me, the Diocese and other opportunities for prayer.
- Parish Website – www.ihmcfo.org
- Parish Bulletin – https://discovermass.com/church/immaculate-heart-of-mary-cuyahoga-falls-oh/#bulletins
- Parish Facebook Page – Search for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Diocese of Cleveland – www.dioceseofcleveland.org
- Daily Divine Mercy Prayer – ihmlifeteen on Instagram & Facebook (live at 3pm daily)
- Young Adult Bible Study & Life Teen Life Nights – contact Erin [email protected] for more information
- Sign up on FORMED: Watch, listen and read. Anywhere, anytime. FORMED provides the very best Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, families and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, children’s programs, ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected device.
*Go to formed.org/signup
*Select your parish
*Register with your name and email address
*Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED - Catholic TV and Radio
*AM 1260 The Rock – Cleveland Catholic Radio with variety of programming.
*Living Bread Radio (1060AM) – Proclaiming the truth
*The Catholic Channel (Sirius/XM) – Channel 129 (subscription required)
*Catholic Faith Network (TV) – available locally on Spectrum Cable
*Catholic TV – a national Catholic network originating in the Archdiocese of Boston
*EWTN – Eternal Word Television Network - Additional Resources
*USCCB Prayers and Resource – The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have a wide variety of prayers, links and other resources including prayers specifically for this health crisis.
*One Call – A collection of resources and tools drawn from a variety of publishers, media, authors, and other sources, for parishes working to provide formation, prayer, and connection to their communities.
*National V Encuentro – Resources in both English and Spanish on the Mass, prayers, resources for parents and more!
*eBreviary – Free daily access to Liturgy of the Hours including printable PDFs
*Virtual Lenten Retreat – Cardinal Sean O’Malley from the Archdiocese of Boston is leading a virtual retreat. It’s available through Catholic TV and other broadcast outlets. You can also access past sessions via their website.*Living Faith Kids Daily Catholic Devotions – Living Faith is making some of their colorful, kid-friendly devotions found in their print magazine online—free—through the end of Mar
A humble and gentle reminder to you about sacrificial giving and the church’s weekly offertory. IF YOU CAN, please continue to use FAITH DIRECT or mail in your weekly / monthly collection. I am sure you understand the reasons behind this reminder, but it is only for those who have the ability to keep up their offertory gift.
Now I have two other requests to those who have such an ability. Perhaps you can consider an additional weekly offertory gift to IHM to make up for someone having lost income due to this world pandemic? Perhaps you would consider enrolling in FAITH DIRECT our trusted electronic giving program, which would assist you in staying at home? You can contact Faith Direct at https://membership.faithdirect.net/OH405 or (866) 507-8757.
Please think about these requests and make a good decision. They are requests to you ONLY if you have the ability.
Many blessings,
Father Jim