Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Kosciol Niepokalanego Serca Najswietszej Maryi Panny
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"On this Labor Day, we thank You for the blessing of work. We ask for strength to complete each day. We ask Your guidance for everyone seeking employment, and we ask that You be with those faces we might never see, but who work tirelessly each day for the good of us all". Amen
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"Holy Mother of Czestochowa, Thou art full of grace, goodness and mercy. I consecrate to Thee all my thoughts, words, and actions, my soul and body. I beseech Thy blessings and especially prayers for my salvation. Today, I consecrate myself to Thee. Good Mother, totally with body and soul amid joy and sufferings to obtain for myself and others Thy blessings on this earth and eternal life in heaven". Amen
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"O God, who willed that Saint John the Baptist should go ahead of Your Son, both in his birth and in his death, grant that, as he died a martyr for truth and justice, we, too, may fight hard for the confession of what You teach. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever". Amen. Prayer for the Passion of St. John the Baptist. Feast Day: August 29.
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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 30
4:00 pm + Deceased of the Chase Family
SUNDAY August 31
8:00 am Health & Blessings for the Stryczny Family 10:00 am + Helen Komada (Birthday Remembrance)
12:00 pm + Jeri Zahorchak
MONDAY September 1
8:00 am + Deceased of Sadar & Struna Families
TUESDAY September 2
8:00 am + Sophie, Frank & Kenneth Kolodziej
WEDNESDAY September 3
8:00 am For Our Parish Family
THURSDAY September 4
8:00 am + Ruth Anderson
FRIDAY September 5
8:00 am Neiman & Pike Families
SATURDAY September 6
4:00 pm + Vicki & Harry Neiman
SUNDAY September 7
8:00 am + Scott & Furman Families
10:00 am + Kazimierz & Maria Mysliwiec
12:00 pm + Antoni & Honorata Jaskolowski
+ Frank & Stella Przybylski
+ Deceased
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Labor Day is Monday, September 1st - Everyone is invited to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the church. We will gather as a parish family to thank God for the many opportunities we have to work freely in our country, and to pray for those who need employment.
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Our Parish Office Will Be Closed on Monday, September 1st - in observance of the legal holiday, Labor Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
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Parish Pastoral Council - will meet on Monday, September 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the rectory. We are resuming our monthly meetings after our summer break. If a member is unable to be present, please leave a message for Father Hudak (216-341-2734).
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Immaculate Heart of Mary's Polish Parish School of Religion - meets on Sundays at 11:00AM-Noon in the convent or grades K-8. Sign-up begins September 7th. For more information or to register, contact Beata Pierzynski at 216-355-7424 or come to the convent on Sunday at this specified time period.
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Some Improvements of IHM School Building - Five non-working student toilets were replaced by five new commercial standard height elongated white toilets on Friday, August 8, 2025 by Sal's Plumbing Company.
Cost of this improvement was $6,277.00.
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Mass Intentions for the Year 2026 - can be reserved. 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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St. John Nepomucene Regional Parish School of Religion - is accepting registration for new students in grades 1-8 for the 2025-26 school year. We accept and serve children from Slavic Village and Southeast Cleveland parishes. So, invite a friend, relative, or neighbor to learn more about our faith. Classes are held using a homeschool model. Please call Judy Lasecki at 216-641-6444 x 10 or email (Judith.lasecki@yahoo.com) for more details or to register.
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Celebrate Polish Sunday at the Sorrowful Mother Shrine - on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 4106 State Route 269 in Bellevue, Ohio (419-483-3435). Presiding priest - Fr. Michael Wojciak from the Columbus Diocese.
11:30 am - Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
12:30 pm - Polish Mass in the outdoor Chapel
Lunch - Outside following Mass (bring your own packed meal)
2:30 pm - Stations of the Cross followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet or the Rosary
3:30 pm - Farewell Blessing with the True Relic
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Mother-Daughter Retreat, Sunday, September 28th - at St. Albert the Great Parish Life Center, 6667 Wallings Rd. in North Royalton. Guest speakers & Mother-Daughter Duo: Debbie & Rachael Herbeck from "Be Love Revolution". It is a dynamic ministry focused on helping young women know the personal and transformative love of Jesus and empowering them to be God's love in the world today. Open to mothers & daughters 6th grade and up. Grandmothers, godmothers, aunts and friends are also welcome. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., doors open at 12:15 p.m. Tickets: $35.00 per person. To register,
(https://tobcle.org/event/let-love in). Questions or for scholarship/financial assistance, contact Toni Esposito at 440-225-3257.
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Catholic Charities Appeal Phonathon - began in July and will continue through August. Calls will be made to parishioners of the Diocese of Cleveland asking for support for this year's Appeal. For homes with caller ID, the number of the call is 216-696-6525. Last year, over $150,000 was raised by phone.
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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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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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Registration is Underway for Retrouvaille's September Marriage Program - This program helps couples find the marriage help they need. Sixteen couples found their way to our June program and experienced the healing grace of our weekend and are now completing the follow-up sessions. Supported by the Cleveland Diocese, this program is for couples with marital problems small or big, including challenges with communications, fighting, or lack of intimacy, as well as those considering marriage separation or who are already separated or divorced. Retrouvaille brings new hope for healing and reconciliation. Our next program begins with a weekend September 19-21 and continues with weekly follow-up sessions through November 2nd to further develop the concepts and skills introduced through the initial retreat. For more information, go to: (www.helpourmarriage.org).
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Eucharistic Procession - The Legion of Mary of the Diocese of Cleveland invites you to a traditional Eucharistic Procession on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. It is located at 1007 Superior Avenue, in downtown Cleveland. The event begins with Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Kevin Estabrook, Legion of Mary Spiritual Director, a Eucharistic procession through the streets of downtown Cleveland which will capture the feeling of what it would have been like to follow Jesus as His disciples did during His earthly life, while singing hymns in honor of our Lord Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary, and returning to the Cathedral for the recitation of the Rosary and closing prayers. All are welcome. For more information: (contact@legionofmarynorthernohio.org) or
(https://www.facebook.com/legionofmarynorthernohio/).
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2025 Catholic Charities Appeal Update for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish - as of the AUGUST 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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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 - 10a & 12p, 30th - 12p. In December: 5th - 6p, 8th - 11a, 14th - 12p, 21st - 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 2026 was opened on August 19, 2025 - 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:
08/03/2025 - $2,214.00 (R&R) - $275.00
08/10/2025 - $1,689.00 (R&R) - $175.00
08/17/2025 - $2,571.00 (R&R) - $1,132.00
08/24/2025 - $1,892.00 (R&R) - $335.00
Keeping the Faith - $40.00
"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 September 21st topic is "Different Types of 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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