CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY 8501 LOCH RAVEN BOULEVARD, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21286-2313 VISIT US AT: www.immaculateheartofmary.com PARISH STAFF: Rev. Michael W. Carrion - Pastor Mr. Jack Martin - Permanent Deacon Rev. Scott P. Detisch, Ph. D. - Weekend Assistant Rev. Jack Mattimore, S.J. - Weekend Assistant Mr. Anders Alicea - School Principal Mrs. Laura Weatherington - Director of Faith Formation Mr. Thomas Bozek - Director of Music Contemporary Music Ministry Mr. Garrett Brown–Director of Outreach Ministries Ms. Meghin Kendzierski - Coordinator of Youth Ministry PHONES Parish Office .................... 410-668-7935 Fax ...................... 410-661-6560 Faith Formation ............... 410-661-3820 Fax ...................... 410-661-3838 School .............................. 410-668-8466 Fax ...................... 410-668-6171 Music Office .................... 410-668-0097 Outreach Ministry ........... 410-663-4357 SACRAMENTAL LIFE contact the Parish Office for details and registration BAPTISM: A Baptism preparation seminar is required for all parents before Baptism. We recommend making arrangements for this class several months before the birth of your child. It is preferred that Baptisms take place in the context of the Sunday Mass (outside Lent and Advent) but Sunday afternoon ceremonies can be arranged. MARRIAGE: Couples planning marriage should contact the priest or deacon who will officiate at their wedding to arrange for preparations. EUCHARIST AND ANOINTING for Home-Bound: Please contact the Parish office when someone is sick and unable to attend Mass. FAITH FORMATION: see phone numbers above. Parents should enroll all children from Kindergarten through grade 8 in the Parish School or Faith Formation Programs. (One full year’s enrollment is required before the reception of the First Eucharist, Reconciliation or Confirmation.) CONFIRMATION: Adults and Youth who have not been confirmed should contact the Faith Formation Office. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) and RCIC (for chil- dren) is offered for those wishing to become members of the Catholic Church. Classes are conducted from September through Easter. SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES: Masses: Saturday: 4:30pm and 6:00pm for Sunday Sunday: 8:00am, 10:15am, & 12 Noon (10:15am–Contemp., Music-Interpreted for the Deaf) Holydays of Obligation: as announced (see inside of bulletin) Weekdays: (Monday to Friday) 8:00am Reconciliation: Wednesday: 8:30am, Saturday: 3:45pm Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday, 8:30am First Friday Adoration: 8:30am PARISH MEMBERSHIP: All Parishioners are requested to register. You may call at the Office Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, call at 410-668-7935 or fill in the form below. Please put in collection or return by mail. Thank you. Name ___________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ Zip ________- _______ Phone (___) _______ - ________ __ New Registration ___Want envelopes __ Change of Address/Phone ___Moving away __ I request that a Parish Staff person contact me. The use of Church envelopes is a responsible way to support your Parish. BULLETIN DEADLINE – MONDAY, 9:00 AM
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CHURCH OF THE
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY8501 LOCH RAVEN BOULEVARD, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21286-2313
VISIT US AT: www.immaculateheartofmary.com
PARISH STAFF:
Rev. Michael W. Carrion - Pastor
Mr. Jack Martin - Permanent Deacon
Rev. Scott P. Detisch, Ph. D. - Weekend Assistant
Rev. Jack Mattimore, S.J. - Weekend Assistant
Mr. Anders Alicea - School Principal
Mrs. Laura Weatherington - Director of Faith Formation
Mr. Thomas Bozek - Director of MusicContemporary Music Ministry
Mr. Garrett Brown–Director of Outreach Ministries
Ms. Meghin Kendzierski - Coordinator of Youth Ministry
SACRAMENTAL LIFEcontact the Parish Office for details and registration
BAPTISM: A Baptism preparation seminar is required for all parents before Baptism. We recommend making arrangements for this class several months before the birth of your child. It is preferred that Baptisms take place in the context of the Sunday Mass (outside Lent and Advent) but Sunday afternoon ceremonies can be arranged.
MARRIAGE: Couples planning marriage should contact the priest or deacon who will officiate at their wedding to arrange for preparations.
EUCHARIST AND ANOINTING for Home-Bound:Please contact the Parish office when someone is sick and unable to attend Mass.
FAITH FORMATION: see phone numbers above. Parents should enroll all children from Kindergarten through grade 8 in the Parish School or Faith Formation Programs. (One full year’s enrollment is required before the reception of the First Eucharist, Reconciliation or Confirmation.)
CONFIRMATION: Adults and Youth who have not been confirmed should contact the Faith Formation Office.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) and RCIC (for chil-dren) is offered for those wishing to become members of the Catholic Church. Classes are conducted from September through Easter.
SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES:Masses: Saturday: 4:30pm and 6:00pm for Sunday Sunday: 8:00am, 10:15am, & 12 Noon (10:15am–Contemp., Music-Interpreted for the Deaf) Holydays of Obligation: as announced (see inside of bulletin) Weekdays: (Monday to Friday) 8:00am
PARISH MEMBERSHIP:All Parishioners are requested to register. You may call at the Office Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, call at 410-668-7935 or fill in the form below. Please put in collection or return by mail. Thank you.
Name ___________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
Zip ________- _______ Phone (___) _______ - ________
__ New Registration ___Want envelopes
__ Change of Address/Phone ___Moving away
__ I request that a Parish Staff person contact me.
The use of Church envelopes is a responsible way tosupport your Parish.
BULLETIN DEADLINE – MONDAY, 9:00 AM
Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3, 2016
Jesus sent out the disciples to spread his word with clear instructions and with no expectations that they would be successful. Most
of us practice discipleship by living the Gospel -- working to bring about justice, peace and equality. We may experience
inconvenience, maybe embarrassment or even rejection. But we continue to carry Jesus’ redeeming word to others because the
harvest is still abundant and the laborers are still few.
Beginning July 4, 2016
8:00 am Daily Mass
MON : 9:00 AM William E. (Bill) Eicholtz
TUES: Macario Javier
WED : Weldon Dobson Albert McDermott
THURS: Edward & Anna Toggart
FRI: Doris Dobson Eriberto Turiano
Saturday, July 9, 2016
4:30 PM People of the Parish
6:00 PM Christian Baird Cozens
Sunday, July 10, 2016
8:00 AM Fernando Tayag
10:15 AM: Mary C. Garcia
Noon Salvatore Joseph D’Avella
Correction to last week’s bulletin:
The 6:00 PM Mass Intention for July 2nd is for Amelia Berroya
S.I. – indicates Special Intention
Independence Day Mass. We invite everyone to join us on
Monday July 4 at 9:00am for a special Mass Commemorating
Independence Day. We will have special music in honor of our
nation. Please join us
The 10:15am Mass: will be organ and cantor on the following
dates: June 25, July 17 and August 14.
Scripture Readings for July 9, 2016
Deut 30:10-14 Moses enjoins fidelity to God’s commandments.
Psalm 69 Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.
Col 1:15-20 Paul’s cosmic hymn to the primacy of Christ
Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan demonstrates mercy, not
legalism.
THE PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY consists of members who serve the Lord by fervently praying for your prayer requests. Call Joan Stanton 410-296-5752 or Neva Mattheiss 410-665-8082 with your prayer request. If you are interested in becoming a member please call.
Collections for the Weekend of June 26, 2016 Envelope Donations $ 6397.00
Loose $ 1800.75
Children $ 38.75
Total $ 8236.50
Less Cathedraticum $ 1235.47
Available for Parish $ 7001.03
Second Collection $ 6975.26 HVAC
Poor Box $ 793.42
ELECTRONIC GIVING. – is a direct payment program
whereby your contribution is debited automatically from
either your checking or saving account, or can be charged
to your credit card. Call parish office at 410-668-7935.
Respect Life. The leading pro-life spokesmen for the
Catholic bishops are blasting the Obama administration
decision which revokes federal protection for churches in
California and forces them to pay for abortions.
Archbishop William E. Lori and Cardinal Timothy Dolan
issued this statement: "It is shocking that HHS has
allowed the State of California to force all employers--
even churches--to fund and facilitate elective abortions in
their health insurance plans. Even those who disagree on
the issue of life should be able to respect the conscience
rights of those who wish not to be involved in supporting
abortion. This administrative ruling fails to respect not
only the rights to life and religious freedom, but also the
will of Congress and the rule of law. As a remedy to the
Administration's unwillingness to fulfill its
responsibilities, we urge Congress to pass the Conscience
Protection Act (H.R. 4828, S. 2927) and stop further
discrimination against people of faith and against all who
respect unborn human life." ~ National Right to Life News
Today, 6/23/16
Members of our Prayer Shawl Ministry meet in
Cartwright Hall from 9 – 10 AM each Wednesday
morning to knit or crochet. If you are interested in
knitting or crocheting Prayer Shawls or for more
information call Neva Mattheiss at 410-665-8082.
Our Altar Flowers this weekend Were donated in loving memory of:
Diane Geppi-Aikens
June 29, 2003
Mom, Dad and Family
If you would like to donate flowers for the Altar please call the parish office at 410-668-7935 ext. 205
Your donations to the poor box help our IHM St.
Vincent de Paul Office to assist those in the Parish need. Please be generous.
OUR DAILY BREAD - Thursday July 7th
- 2016 is our day to
collect casseroles for our daily bread we will be on the parking lot
from 7:30 a.m. To 9: 00 a.m. There will be pans and recipes
available in back of church this weekend for anyone who would
like to participate. Please freeze casseroles if possible. If you are
away that Thursday, you can drop your casseroles off at the
outreach office. OUR DAILY BREAD is always in need of
casseroles. For many of the guests your casserole is the only meal
they will have that day. Please Help!
Mass Times at Our Partner Parishes St. Joseph, Fullerton
of talented seamstresses to make Baptismal bibs. If you sew, and have any free time, please consider this worthy ministry. A pattern and instructions are available. For more information please call Fr. Mike at 410-668-7935 ext. 203 or email at [email protected]
Have your considered sharing the gift of yourself and serving
as a catechist, substitute catechist, hall monitor or office
assistant? Contact the Faith Formation office to schedule an
opportunity to be a part of this program or to register your
child. Any questions – call 410-661-3820.and leave a
message. Faith Formation Office Hours are Tuesday –
Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
REGISTRATION IS NOW IS PROCESS FOR
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS for school
aged children for the 2016 – 2017 school year.
If you are a returning family and have not
received information please contact Mrs. Kirby.
New families may also call Mrs. Kirby to
receive a registration form. Additional information may be obtained by calling 410-
661-3820.
While the IHM School building is under construction during these summer months for
the installation of the New Heating System, the
Offices for the School have been temporarily moved to the Convent. The Offices of Faith
Formation are temporarily in the Rectory.
"Do you like doing things different, being outside, having FUN. Give Boy Scouts a try. Troop 701 meets Wednesdays at 7:30 PM. Call 410-978-8090, 410-804-0062 or 410-913-7080, or stop by. We meet the 1st 3rd 4th Wednesdays of the month"
St. Vincent de Paul Outreach food pantry:
The weekend of July 9th
and 10th
is our time to collect
food for the pantry. Following are the items most needed
for the pantry:
Cereal, cold drinks, canned meat, and jelly
Thanks to your generosity, approximately 40 families
were helped last month with food, rent, BGE bills,
prescriptions, and bus tokens. Please check the
expiration dates on your food since 2 bags of food were
discarded. If you are away the week of the food drive,
Discovering hope and joy in the Catholic faith. July 2016
The Magisterium is the teaching authority of the Church. It consists of the pope and the bishops with him, who are the successors of St. Peter and the Apostles. “The task of giving an authentic interpretation of the Word of God…has been entrusted to the living,
teaching of�ce of the Church alone” (Catechism of the
Catholic Church, #85).
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the
Magisterium de�nes Church doctrine according
to what Jesus taught and the Apostles handed on.
Following current events can feel like �oating in a rowboat without oars. Tossed about in a sea of indifference, battling the waves of terrorism, rocked by swells of immorality gives the impression disaster is looming. As children of God, though, we know there are calmer waters ahead. Pray – Prayer keeps us moored to God. It is during prayer that we hear God’s voice and learn his path for our lives. During prayer, especially the Rosary when we re�ect on Jesus’ salvation journey, God �lls our hearts with the peace and grace we need for our travels. Hope – Hope is what keeps us moving forward no matter how rough
the seas. Children of God know that when we surrender to God’s care, his promise of a better future will be ful�lled. "Therefore I tell you, do not be
anxious about your life …” (Luke 12:22).
Detach – In rough seas, the right amount of weight can �oat or sink a boat. To survive, we
can lean on God for what we
need and throw the rest overboard. Either we live
spiritually or we live materially. We can’t do both. Obey – There is one captain on this ship. If we follow his commands, we will survive any storm. Remember, though, there are many other voices vying for our attention. Obey one. Obey His.
St. Martha St. Martha is a
model of faith and service. Jesus
was close to Martha, her sister, Mary, and brother, Lazarus, and visited them in their home. Martha served him as a dear friend. When Lazarus died, Martha made one of the �rst acts of faith. She said, “I have come to believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God … I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you.” Jesus brought Lazarus back to life.
Look with love God looks at us with a father’s love. He sees us as he created us to be - his beloved children who deserve another chance. When you’re tempted to focus on another’s faults, ask God to help you see everyone as he does - with love.
“[God is] always patient, patient with us…he never tires of forgiving us if we know to turn to him with a contrite
heart.” Pope Francis
Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchReverend Michael W. Carrion, Pastor
July 2016 Page 2
Who is the Holy Spirit?
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The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Blessed Trinity and has the same majesty as the Father and the Son. At the
Last Supper, Jesus told his disciples about the coming of the Holy Spirit, who would
remind them of Christ’s teachings and continue
to lead them “to all truth.” “The Advocate, the holy Spirit
that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you
everything and remind you of all that (I) told you” (John 14:26). As Jesus promised, the Holy Spirit descended on the Church at Pentecost and has continued to guide the Church ever since. “To be in touch with Christ, we must �rst have been touched by the Holy Spirit. He comes to meet us and kindles faith in us” (CCC #683). God sends the Spirit into our hearts and makes us his children (Galatians 4:6). We �rst receive the Holy Spirit at our Baptism, from whom we receive sanctifying grace. His presence in our souls is strengthened at Con�rmation.
July 2 - St. Oliver Plunkett (1681). Born in County Meath, Ireland in 1629, St. Oliver Plunkett was ordained in Rome in 1654, and appointed Archbishop of Armagh in Ireland a few years later. In the wake of anti-Catholic persecution, he was forced to do his work in secret. In 1679, he was arrested and sent to London, where he was falsely charged with fomenting rebellion and executed. July 15 - St. Bonaventure (1274). Cured of an illness through the prayers of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Bonaventure
became a Franciscan. As minister general of the order, he cultivated a love of the way of St. Francis and the order’s ideals. July 31 – St. Ignatius of Loyola (1556). Ignatius spent several years defending his native country of Spain, which resulted in serious injuries. While he was recovering, he began a religious conversion and a lifelong dedication to education. He wrote spiritual exercises and started a community of priests now known as the Society of Jesus.
Reconnect with faith this summer The lazy days of summer can make it tempting to be lazy about prayer and worship but the slower pace of summer makes it a great time to reconnect with the one who loves you most. Make Mass. There’s no vacation from Mass, even though we are on vacation. In fact, admiring churches in new places and participating in different parish customs can freshen our own outlook. Summer reading. Give “beach reading” a new meaning. Read a spiritual book of
which you may have heard but not yet read. Whether a classic or a more contemporary
religious book, reading it during the summer can give you more time to re�ect on what you read.
(Hint: if you need a suggestion, your pastor, priest or religious would be happy to help.)
Serve. Parish ministries usually suffer from low staf�ng during the summer. Call your parish of�ce
to see if you can �ll in if help is needed cleaning the church, visiting the sick, greeting parishioners,
or elsewhere faithful hands are scarce.
A man asked Jesus to settle a family disagreement over money. Rather than get involved, Jesus told a parable that warned against the attachment to wealth. Wealth, �nancial security, and possessions can disappear in an instant, but God’s love is forever. Jesus said, “One’s life does not consist of possessions” (Luke 12:15). When we die, our life will not be measured by what we had, but by how we used it in service to others, especially God. The Rich Fool was not condemned because he had wealth, but because he was so
focused on himself that he never thought to share his extra grain
with those who didn’t have enough. Jesus told his disciples,
“Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy” (Luke 12:33). For Jesus, living the good life is about loving God and the people he created. A healthy prayer life, loving
acts of service, and reaching out to the lonely, the poor, and the sick are what makes us truly wealthy.
WHAT CAN STRAY CATS TEACH US ABOUT LIFE?You may be surprised!
Fr. Joe Breighner’s book – “For the Love of Stray Cats” an easy “purrfectly” insightful read.
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