Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Kosciol Niepokalanego Serca Najswietszej Maryi Panny
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"O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy". Amen. Prayer of Our Lady of Fatima
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"Immaculate Conception, Mary my Mother, live in me, act in me, speak in me and through me, think your thoughts in my mind, love through my heart, give me your dispositions and feelings, teach, lead and guide me to Jesus, correct, enlighten and expand my thoughts and behavior, possess my soul, take over my entire personality and life, and replace it with yourself, incline me to constant adoration, pray in me and through me, let me live in you and keep me in this union always". Amen Totus Tuus (Totally Yours)
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Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of mothers and their unwavering love. May they be blessed with joy, strength and health, and may their hearts be filled with peace and love". 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 May 10
8:00 am 80th Birthday Blessings for Helena 4:00 pm + Melanie Dansko-Miller
SUNDAY May 11
8:00 am + Holy Name Society
10:00 am 1st Holy Communion PPSR Class
12:00 pm Blessings for All Mothers
MONDAY May 12
8:00 am + Deceased of Hoscilowicz Family
TUESDAY May 13
8:00 am For Our Parish Family
WEDNESDAY May 14
8:00 am + Robert Borcuch (7th Anniversary of Death)
THURSDAY May 15
8:00 am For Our Music Ministry
FRIDAY May 16
8:00 am Jarred Nichols (Birthday Blessings)
6:00 pm + Irena & Jan Boc
SATURDAY May 17
8:00 am + Daniel Rayha
4:00 pm + Stanislaw & Helena Wodzisz
SUNDAY May 18
8:00 am + Josephine Stepowski & Pauline Bostosky
10:00 am + Maria Mysliwiec (Anniversary of Death)
12:00 pm + Deceased of the Tolar Family
+ Deceased
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God's Blessings on the children from our Polish Parish School of Religion receiving Christ in Holy Communion for the first time - Congratulations to: Antoni Kulesza, Aleksandra Kalietnik, Benjamin Henry Anders and Emily Fleszar.
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Coffee & Donuts - will be available in the school gym on Sunday, May 11th after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Please join us and socialize with your fellow Mass attendees and parishioners.
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World Day of Prayer for Vocations, May 11th - On the Fourth Sunday of Easter, the Church universally celebrates World Day of Prayer for Vocations, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. This is a special time when we dedicate prayer for those in the Church discerning their vocation. Our vocational commitment is the way a baptized Catholic models Jesus' own self-giving through the commitment as a married person, a religious order person, an ordained priest or permanent deacon, or as a single person. We, therefore, pray today for one another in our parish and diocese so that Jesus will shepherd us through the Holy Spirit to encourage, strengthen and build up the local Church community as we live our Jesus' mission through our lives. We also look upon those who have already committed their lives in their vocations, and we pray for their resolve and strength to continue in their living example. For more information, contact the Diocesan Vocation Office: (egarris@dioceseofcleveland.org) or call 440-943-7655. Fr. Eric Garris is the Diocesan Vocation Director.
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Parish Pastoral Council - will meet on Monday, May 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the rectory. If a member is unable to be present, please leave a message for Father Hudak at 216-341-2734.
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Devotions in Honor of the B.V.M. During the Month of May - 1) The Rosary will be prayed 20 minutes before our 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses. 2) Father Andrzej Panek will celebrate a 6:00 p.m. Polish Mass followed by a Marian devotion on the Fridays of May. 3) During the Easter season, a traditional prayer to say is the "Regina Caeli, the Queen of Heaven":
"Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluja
The Son whom you merited to bear, alleluja!
Has risen as He said, alleluja.
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluja!
For the Lord has truly risen, alleluja!"
4) Pray the Rosary for your own spiritual enrichment, daily if possible.
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There is NO District Pre-Baptism Class in the Month of May - The parishes that share this responsibility in our district are Holy Name, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. John Nepomucene and St. Stanislaus. These parishes have been conducting this class for well-over 28 years in this manner. We have the class monthly in one of these five parishes except for May and December. IHM usually has it in February and August.
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Senior Day in Cleveland - The Cleveland Department of Aging presents the 35th annual SENIOR DAY, Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 at Cleveland Public Hall, 500 Lakeside Avenue. Activities include:
10:00 a.m. - Information Fair
11:00 a.m. - Program
12:00 Noon - Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Entertainment
All seniors are invited to attend this FREE event. This program will be both in person and live streamed on TV 20. For more information, call 216-664-2833 or (www.clevelandohio.gov/aging). Older Americans Month - "Flip the Script on Aging: May 2025".
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Collection for Catechetical Services is May 10-11, 2025 - Each year in the Diocese of Cleveland, a special collection is taken up in all the parishes to support the ministries of the Office of Catechetical Services. This Office focuses on providing guidance and support that promotes the evangelizing mission of the Church through the catechetical efforts of all parishes and Newman Campus (college) ministries in the Diocese. Ministries that will benefit from this collection include: faith formation for adults, teens and children and family-based faith formation, as well as the ongoing formation of Parish, Catechetical Leaders and catechists as missionary disciples. Newman Catholic Campus Ministries (college) provides opportunities for students to deepen a relationship with Christ through prayer and worship, community, faith and Bible studies, retreats and service. A contribution to these Catechetical Ministries is an investment in the faith formation and religious education of every person of every age in the Diocese. There is a special envelope in your monthly mailed home packet for this purpose on May 10-11.
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A"Thank You" for your Donations to Several Easter Requests - I want to express my heart-felt appreciation to all who made donations to the following needs: 1) Parish Easter collection, 2) "Church Art & Environment" which is used for flowers, decorative lights, etc. during the Easter season. This includes the convent chapel as well. 3) The Good Friday collection which helps our Holy Father to assist the needy in the Holy Lands, and to preserve the Holy Places where the mysteries of Christ's life on earth are constantly commemorated, 4) Eastern European envelope collection throughout Lent, and 5) the Rice Bowl. Final amounts for these collections will be given in a few weeks, because we still receive a significant amount through the Sunday collection and the mail following Easter. Therefore, it still gives you the opportunity to contribute to any or all of them, if you have not done so already. Father Ralph Hudak.
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The Easter Season - This season is, in the words of the third century theologian Tertullian, "the most joyous space in the Church's year". Today, and for the next fifty days until Pentecost Sunday, June 8th, we will celebrate and rejoice in the triumph of Christ over the power of death. This time period has also been known as one "Great Sunday". You may want to consider attending the daily 8:00 a.m. Mass in our convent as a way of participating more fully, and continuing the celebration of the Lord's resurrection in a very special and spiritual way. The convent door opens at 7:30 a.m.
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For IHM Parishioners Information: Plumbing Repairs in the School - Most of the pipes in the school are decades old. When leaks occur, we have tried to take care of them, but in most cases, this was a bandage solution. The boys bathroom on the second floor and the girls bathroom on the first floor required a completely new set of PVC drain pipes, etc.
$15,200.00 (3-24-25) boys urinals
$11,150.00 (3-25-25) boys toilets
$849.00 (3-27-25) preliminary investigation of problems
$16,567.00 (4-04-25) girls toilets
Sal's Heating & Cooling Co. in North Royalton did the work. Father Ralph Hudak
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An Important Notification to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioners - Fr. Andrzej Panek concludes his assignment, after 10 years, as Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, effective June 2, 2025. He will then return to the Diocese of Rzeszow in Poland.
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2025 Catholic Charities Appeal Update for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish - as of the February 2025 report: Goal is $9,275.00; Pledged - $4,720.00; 50.89% to Goal Fulfilled $1,357.00. Households are 344; Donors are 10.3%. Remember to fulfill your pledge during this appeal year. If you would like to participate, envelopes can be found in the pamphlet racks near the confessionals. Thank you to all the participants.
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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 4-5:30 p.m. NO TAKE-OUTS!
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Available Mass Dates in May & June - 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 June: 1st - 12p, 8th - 12p. In July: 20th - 12p. In August: 5th - 8a, 10th - 12p, 16th - 4p, 17th - 8a & 12p, 21st - 8a, 28th - 8a and 30th - 4p.
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Pre-Cana Days at the Jesuit Retreat Center - located at 5629 State Road in Parma (https://www.jesuitretreatcenter.org) or 440-884-9300. Register-on-line: Click on "Retreats & Programs", go down to "Pre-Cana". Dates all on Sundays 2025: May 4, June 1 and August 24. Cost $80. 12:30-6:30 pm. 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.
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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:
04/27/2025 - $1,808.00 (R&R) - $110.00
05/04/2025 - $2,373.75 (R&R) - $267.00
Easter Collection - $16,190.00 Good Friday - $1,330.00
Art & Environment (Flowers) - $1,804.00 Rice Bowl - $484.24
Keeping the Faith - $92.00
"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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IHM Parishioners Support Catholic Education Through the Use of the Blue Envelope - The diocesan program "Keeping the Faith" has been implemented in IHM parish by collaborating with St. Stanislaus Elementary School. Through the use of the blue envelope in your mailed home packet with began in January 2024, IHM parishioners have donated to St. Stanislaus School, one year later $4,305.00. Thank you to all who have participated in this continuing program. You are encouraged to assist in this endeavor as the opportunity presents itself.
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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 May 18th topic is "Father's Day & Grief". 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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