Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Kosciol Niepokalanego Serca Najswietszej Maryi Panny
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"Lord, You inflamed St. Maximilian with love for the Immaculate Virgin and filled him with zeal for souls and love for neighbor. Through his prayers, grant that we may work strenuously for Your glory in the service of others and so be made conformable to Your Son until death". Amen. Feast Day: August 14th. Patron saint of prisoners, journalists, HAM radio operators and the pro-life movement.
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"Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, we believe in your triumphant assumption into heaven where the angels and saints acclaim you as Queen. We join them in praising you and bless the Lord who raised you above all creatures. With them, we offer you our devotion and love. We are confident that you watch over our daily efforts and needs, and we take comfort from the faith in the coming resurrection. We look to you, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. After this earthly life, show us Jesus, the blest fruit of your womb. O kind, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary". Amen.
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A Prayer for Ukraine:
"Loving God, we pray for the people of Ukraine,
for all those suffering or afraid, that You will be close to them
and protect them. We pray for world leaders, for compassion,
strength and wisdom to guide their choices. We pray for the world
that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in solidarity to our
brothers and sisters in need. May we walk in Your ways so that peace
and justice become a reality for the people of Ukraine and for all the world".
Amen
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MASS SCHEDULE
(8:00 am Daily Mass is in the convent chapel Monday thru Saturday. Doors open at 7:30 am)
SATURDAY August 9
4:00 pm + Jessie & Benedict Siemborski (Anniversary of Death)
SUNDAY August 10
8:00 am + Holy Name Society 10:00 am + Wieslaw Pilipczuk
12:00 pm + James Goral
MONDAY August 11
8:00 am + John Swiech, Jr.
TUESDAY August 12
8:00 am For Our Parish Family
WEDNESDAY August 13
8:00 am + All Souls Intention
THURSDAY August 14
8:00 am + Catherine & Clarence Knapik
6:00 pm + Czeslaw Hylinski
THE ASSUMPTION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
FRIDAY August 15
8:00 am Holly & Jarred Nichols (Anniversary Blessings)
11:00 am Jared Cesen (Birthday Blessings)
6:00 pm Special Intention
SATURDAY August 16 Health & Blessings for the Stryczny Family
4:00 pm
SUNDAY August 17
8:00 am + Kenny Haas
10:00 am + Teofilia Chmara
12:00 pm + Margaret & Alan Ballauer
+ Deceased
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Mass Intentions for the Year 2026 - can be reserved beginning Tuesday, August 19th at 9:30 a.m. Please note the change in our Mass schedule due to one priest present at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church:
1) Mondays thru Friday - 8:00 a.m. Mass
2) Saturdays - 4:00 p.m. Mass
3) Sundays - 8:00 a.m. English, 10:00 a.m. Bilingual, Masses
4) Fridays - 6:00 p.m. First Fridays of the month, bilingual (The third Fridays of the month 6:00 p.m. has been removed)
The 12:00 Noon Mass has been removed due to poor attendance. We have had 9 people several times, and the amount has been only in the teens for many months. The third Friday of the month 6:00 p.m. had 5 people, which is less than the First Friday of the month, the reason for its removal. Fr. Ralph Hudak.
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The Silent Carnival Raffle 2025 is Underway - As of August 3rd, 70 parishioners out of 242 have returned their 5 envelopes with $50.00. The sooner you turn in all 5 envelopes, the more chances you will have of winning a prize. The drawing of the winning tickets will take place in church at our Sunday Masses after the vocal announcements have been read. The schedule follows:
Aug. 10 - 8:00 a.m.
Aug. 17 - 10:00 a.m.
Thank You! Fr. Ralph Hudak
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Winners of the Silent Carnival (Fourth Raffle) - August 2nd, 4:00 p.m. Mass, $25.00 each. Congratulations! Mr. & Mrs. Roman Potrzuski and Mr. George Jasko.
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven - is celebrated Friday, August 15th. THIS YEAR, IT IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. You are obliged to participate in Mass in order to give witness to our belief in this event in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is the oldest feast honoring Mary, our Mother. It began to be celebrated as early as the 5th century. We believe that her body and soul together were literally taken into heaven without corruption. This feast assures us that someday, through the grace of God, we will have the opportunity to join our Blessed Mother in heaven. Finding new ways to celebrate this summertime feast can help to emphasize the significance of this Catholic belief in our lives. Masses are on Thursday, August 14th at 6:00 p.m. in English, and on Friday, August 15th at 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. in English and 6:00 p.m. bilingual.
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Parish Finance Council - will meet on Thursday, August 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the rectory. If a member is unable to be present, please leave a message for Father Hudak (216-341-2734).
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IHM Parish Received a $2,555.00 - donation from the Knights of Columbus, Southeast Council No. 3222 based at St. Stanislaus parish in July 2025. Due to declining membership, this particular council has been inactive and the present members are joining other councils. We thank them for their final gift to us and their 76 years of service to Southeast Cleveland. We thank them for this gift and for all the other times this council has blessed IHM parish with their generosity.
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St. Josaphat Ukrainian Festival (August 23-24) - Saturday, Noon-11:00 p.m., and Sunday, Noon-9:00 p.m. with Ukrainian foods, live bands, dancing, kids village, bounce houses, free parking, free admission, hayrides and Ukrainian beers. St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral is located at 5720 State Road n Parma (http://stjosaphatcathedral.com/festival).
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Faith & Values an Appeal for Education - Imagine the impact you can have when you give a deserving student a Catholic Education. A special parish appeal will be held August 16-17 to raise funds to help provide tuition assistance to needy students and their families right here in our diocese. Please be generous in your support of Catholic school students. An envelope for this purpose is included with your parish mailed monthly envelope packet. You can also make a secure donation online (www.CatholicCommunity.org/education) or (216-836-4810).
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Ignatian Sabbath Day - Saturday, August 23, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Can't get away for a whole weekend? Then come to our Ignatian Sabbath Day. You will have time to pray, rest, relax and renew. Make your own schedule or join one of our Ignatian spirituality sessions on Saturday. We'll celebrate the Sunday Vigil Mass on Saturday afternoon. Enjoy two meals from our outstanding culinary staff. Cost: $75. Located - 5629 State Road in Parma. (440-836-4810) or (http://www.jesuitretreatcenter.org).
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NO Coffee & Donuts - after the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 10th. The committee is taking a well-deserved summer break.
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For Those Who Would Prefer an Entire Polish Mass and Confession in Polish - There are two neighboring parishes available: 1) St. Stanislaus, 3649 East 65th, (216-341-9091), Mass - 10:00 a.m., Confessions - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays. 2) St. Barbara, 1505 Denison Avenue, (216-661-1191), Mass - 11:00 a.m., Confessions - 10:15-10:45 a.m. Sundays.
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For Your Information There are Other Parishes in our Area Going Through Changes - Monsignor Richard Antall, the pastor of Holy Name parish has become the new pastor of Sagrada Familia parish, 7719 Detroit Ave., in Cleveland's near westside, because he speaks Spanish fluently. Father Bob Jasany, the pastor of St. John Nepomucene, will also be the pastor of Holy Name parish. Bishop Edward Malesic makes these kind of changes due to the shortage of priests. More priests are becoming pastors of two parishes. Pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Encourage your children and grandchildren to enter religious life or the priesthood.
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For Your Information: There are Two Other Parishes with Bilingual Masses (Polish & English) on Sundays - 1) St. John Cantius, 906 College Ave., (216-781-9095), 8:30 a.m. 2) St. Casimir, 8223 Sowinski Ave., (216-341-9091), 11:30 a.m.
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2025 Catholic Charities Appeal Update for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish - as of the June 2025 report: Goal is $9,275; Pledged $8,352.00; Fulfilled $5,738.20; 90.05% has been reached; Households are 344; Donors are 47, 14%. Remember to fulfill your pledge during this appeal year. If you would like to participate, envelopes can be found in the pamphlet and bulletin racks. Thank you to all the participants.
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How Well is the Blue Envelope Doing? - You may recall my explanation about the Diocese of Cleveland's "Keeping the Faith" program on the weekend of November 19, 2023 at all of our Masses. Parishes without schools have been asked by Bishop Malesic to partner with a parish with a school. IHM parish is partnering with St. Stanislaus Elementary school through the use of the blue envelope found in your monthly mailed home packet of envelopes. The amount donated to the school: 1) (10-28-24) $1,266.00. 2) (5-19-25) $2,151.00: total $3,417.00. Weekly in the church bulletin, we put the amount of money that has been donated through the use of this blue envelope. Thank you to all who have been able to participate. Father Ralph Hudak.
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Pre-Cana Days at the Jesuit Retreat Center - located at 5629 State Road in Parma (https://www.jesuitretreatcenter.org) or call 440-884-9300. Register-on-line: Click ON "Retreats & Programs", go down to "Pre-Cana". Dates are on Sunday 2025: August 24. Cost $80. 12:30-6:30 p.m. Topics to be covered include: Communication, Sexuality, Everyday Living and the Sacrament of Marriage. The day will include prayer, presentations, couple sharing (most important part of the day), Mass and dinner. Dress is casual. Register early. To view other parish programs, go to: Diocese of Cleveland.org/Pre-Cana.
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Please Join US! Hot Meal Program Every Thursday - Please join us at the St. John Paul II Ozanam Center located at Holy Name Church, 8328 Broadway Avenue, for a hot meal. Dinner is served in the Parish Hall every Thursday between 4:00-5:30 p.m. NO TAKE-OUTS!
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Available Mass Dates in November & December - Please consider scheduling a Mass for your beloved death or any other special date. Also, remember that the Saturday 8:00 am Mass has been reinstated until Saturday, May 31st. In November: 1st - 8a, 2nd - 8a, 10a & 12p, 3rd - 8a, 19th - 8a, 20th - 8a, 21st - 6p, 23rd - 12p, 28th - 8a & 30th - 8a & 12p. In December: 5th - 8a & 6p, 6th - 4p, 8th - 8a & 12p, 10th - 8a, 14th - 12p, 19th - 6p, 21st 10a & 12p, 28th - 10a & 12p, 29th - 8a & 31st - 4p.
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Parish Pre-Cana Sites Programs - Go to the diocese website for the list: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/parish-life/marriage-and-family-ministry/marriage/pre-cana.
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Mass Intention Book for 2025 was opened on June 25, 2024 - To schedule in person, please come to the rectory on Monday & Friday, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. The stipend for a Mass intention is the Diocesan recommended $10. Only two weekend Masses will be permitted per every five intentions scheduled. To accommodate those with a work-schedule, homebound or traveling a long distance conflict, we will accept requests in writing. These may be mailed to the rectory (6700 Lansing Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105) or place in the Sunday collection basket. Please mark the envelope, "Mass Intentions", include in it your name, phone number, the name for whom the Mass is intended, Mass date and time, and stipend. Make checks out to "Immaculate Heart of Mary Church". If you have a special anniversary to celebrate, DO NOT WAIT until the last minute to schedule it!
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Protecting God's Children - The Diocese of Cleveland's "Protecting God's Children" program is a continuing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan response Service Office at 216-334-2999 or via email at (responseservices@dioceseofcleveland.org). You are also asked to immediately inform local authorities about inappropriate behavior.
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Weekly Donations:
07/27/2025 - $1,883.00 (R&R) - $25.00
08/03/2025 - $2,214.00 (R&R) - $275.00
Keeping the Faith - $140.00
"Thank You" to all who have donated to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in these difficult times. You remain in my prayers. Fr. Ralph Hudak
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Standing with Moms in Need (for your information) - "The Catholic Church has a long history of service to those who are most vulnerable and remains the largest private provider of social services in the United States. Through the sacrificial efforts of faithful Catholics, the Church serves millions through diocesan ministries and agencies, Catholic hospitals and schools and parishes. From religious communities to pregnancy care centers, from refugee resettlement services to foster care and adoption agencies, and form maternity homes to parish based ministries, the Church consistently bears witness in word and deed to the beauty and dignity of every human life - including both mother and child" (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops).
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Information for Senior Age People - If you have an IRA retirement account and you are 70 1/2 years or older, please consider an IRA Charitable Rollover to benefit your Parish, Catholic Charities, Priestly Formation, Catholic Education or another ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland and/or a "Not for Profit" organization in the community. For more information read some of the material place on the church bulletin board and in the two pamphlet racks near the confessionals.
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Are You in the Process of Moving? - In order to serve you the best way possible, we need your current information. Any changes in your family information should be updated with the Parish Office. Thank You!
************************************************************************************************************************** "A Closer Walk with Thee" - (CCA Monthly Grief Support E-Newsletter) - Subscribe to the Catholic Cemeteries Association's monthly grief support e-newsletter, "A Closer Walk with Thee". This e-newsletter is emailed the first Tuesday of each month to any family/individual who has expressed an interest in our bereavement programs. To subscribe to this valued grief support resource, visit: https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx and click the tan signup box on the right side, contact Rhonda (rabrams@clecem.org) or call 216-930-4866. You can also click this link and go directly to the signup (https://bit.ly/ccabereavementbulletin).
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Catholic Cemeteries Association Grief Support/ "In-Office" and "Virtual" - We continue to provide free monthly grief support groups in two formats: In-Office (3pm) and Virtually (5pm). Our Grief Support Groups meet the 3rd Sunday of every month. Meetings are open discussion format, surrounding a monthly topic or whatever is on your heart. They do not build off each other so you can stop in any monthly and fit right in. If you are not yet able to talk about your grief, just come to listen and be in the presence of those who understand. The August 17th topic is "Planning for Special Days & Memorials". We offer a comfortable, private and safe environment where you are free to explore your grief. Catholic Cemeteries Association follows the guidelines set by the CDC, the State of Ohio and the Diocese of Cleveland regarding COVID-19 protocols. We do however strongly suggest that those not yet vaccinated or who are otherwise vulnerable, continue to wear a facemask. CCA will continue to follow strong hygiene practices and encourage all who are ill to stay at home. Our Virtual Grief Support Group and our monthly grief support e-newsletter are excellent alternatives for individuals who are not able to join us in person for Grief Support. In Office: 3-4:00 pm at St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon (new office); Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron (office); Holy Cross Cemetery, Brookpark (office); Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland (office); All Saints Cemetery, Northfield (office) and All Souls Cemetery, Chardon (office). Virtual: 5-6:00 pm via ZOOM follows the same monthly topic discussion as the in-office groups. Sign-up at http://bit.ly/ccavirtualgriefsupportgroup to receive login information and the handout materials. You can join virtually from any Wi-Fi enabled are via computer, laptop, smartphone, or even without Wi-Fi (via audio only) from your analog phone. If you do not have Wi-Fi or email, please contact Rhonda at 216-930-4866. Your RSVP for both In-Person and Virtual Grief Support is appreciated but not required to attend. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Rhonda at 216-930-4866 or rabrams@clecem.org.
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Practicing Spiritual Communion - When the faithful are unable to physically attend Mass, they should be recommended to practice "spiritual communion", an act to which the saints have given a consistent witness. Spiritual communion is a traditional practice of expressing to the Lord our longing for Him and our desire for Him to enter our hearts. St. Theresa of Avila (1515-82) said: "When you do not receive Communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you". While there is no formula prescribed by the Church to make to an act of spiritual communion, prayers composed by various saints are part of the Church's rich treasury of devotions. One of the more popular acts of spiritual communion comes from St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787): "My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You". Amen
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The Sunday television Mass can be seen at 10:00 am on WUAB Channel 43 - This provides viewers with an opportunity to take part in the weekly celebration of the Mass at a much more convenient time. In addition, WUAB 43 is an over-the-air station that is accessible even to those without cable TV. Those with cable TV need only check their local cable system listing to determine where WUAB is located on their local channel line-up. The weekly TV Mass is produced by the Diocese of Cleveland. It originates from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. The televised Mass has been a staple of religious programming on Northeast Ohio airwaves for decades, cultivating a dedicated and faithful following. It is hoped that viewers will continue to tune in on this new station at this new, more convenient time. The TV Mass can also be accessed on demand starting Saturday evening and running throughout Sunday on the Diocese of Cleveland website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org. In addition, the Mass can be heard on the radio on AM 1260 The Rock at 4:00 pm on Saturdays and 10:30 am on Sundays. Also, radio station WINT-1330 AM airs the Mass each Sunday at 9:00 am and Cox Communications cable subscribers can view the Mass on Sunday at 11:30 am on channel 45, and cable station 18 EWTN has its own Sunday and weekday (8:00 am, Noon & 7:00 pm) schedule of Masses. In addition to the Holy Mass, AM 1260 The Rock offers numerous opportunities for prayer throughout the day. The Holy Rosary at 5:30 am and 9:30 pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet: 5:00 am Monday thru Friday; 3:00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please visit am1260therock.com for their full schedule.
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The Mass is the Greatest of Prayers - Some reasons for Mass Intentions are an expression of our faith, belief in life after death, belief in the power of prayer to help the deceased during their time of purification (souls in purgatory), for a particular person or persons who have died, for an anniversary of death, wedding anniversary, for health, alcohol-drug addiction, financial help, peace in the world, for our government, a happy death, respect for life, Devotion to Mary or other special intentions.
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THE MAGNIFICAT
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is His Name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel
for He remembered His promise of mercy,
the promise He made to our fathers,
to Abraham and His children forever.
THE MEMORARE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known,
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help,
or sought thy intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins,
my Mother.
To thee do I come,
before I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen
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