OUR PARISH MISSION “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you al- ways, until the end of the age. “ Matthew 28:19 At Immaculate Heart of Mary, we strive to fulfill Jesus’ commission which calls us to make disciples of all nations and invites us into the mystery of the Sacraments. 5101 Schofield Street | Monona, WI 53716 (608) 221-1521 | www.ihmcatholicparish.org MASS SCHEDULE Weekends Saturdays - 5:00 p.m. Sundays - 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Weekdays Tuesdays & Thursdays - 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays & Fridays - 7:00 a.m. CONFESSION SCHEDULE 30 minutes before weekday Masses 40 minutes before weekend Masses PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.) Friday - 9 a.m. to noon February 24, 2019 - 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS Tuesday, February 26 - 8:30 a.m. † Walter Doherty Wednesday, February 27 - 7 a.m. † Moiya Linden Thursday, February 28 - 8:30 a.m. † John Paul Marshall Friday, March 1 - 7 a.m. Increase of vocations to priesthood and consecrated/religious life Saturday, March 2 - 5 p.m. † JoAnn Melanson Sunday, March 3 - 8:00 a.m. For the people of IHM Sunday, March 3 - 10:15 a.m. Election of New Bishop
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OUR PARISH MISSION “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you al-ways, until the end of the age. “ Matthew 28:19 At Immaculate Heart of Mary, we strive to fulfill Jesus’ commission which calls us to make disciples of all nations and invites us into the mystery of the Sacraments.
5101 Schofield Street | Monona, WI 53716 (608) 221-1521 | www.ihmcatholicparish.org
The Catholic Sacrament of Matrimony means becoming husband and wife through a sacred convenant with God and each other. Marriage is a vocation—a calling from God. The bride and groom must enter into the Sacrament with the intention that their union will be permanent (until death), faithful (without adultery) and fruitful (open to the possibility of children, as God wills). A valid Catholic Sacramental wedding requires the pres-ence of a priest or deacon. Holy Orders
Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Holy Orders at the Last Supper, along with the institution of the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. Men who are ordained as deacons, priests and bishops are the only ones who receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders. The purpose of Holy Orders is to provide holy spiritual leaders and shepherds for God’s flock in the Church.
The Sacraments of Healing
Reconciliation (Penance, Confession)
This beautiful Sacrament is for spiritual healing. Jesus gave his apostles the power to forgive or retain sins, which has been handed down to Catholic priests, who serve the Church in the person of Christ. Jesus, in His abundant love and mercy, wants to make available to His followers the ability to repent and confess our sins, so that we may be reconciled to Him and receive His gift of grace and healing in our souls. To be in God’s grace, Catholics must confess all known mortal sins to a priest, who will then prescribe an act of penance and provide absolution. A priest is bound by the seal of the confes-sional to maintain the strictest confidence and may never reveal what was confessed to them. Anointing of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick is for those who are near death, struggling from critical illness, elderly, or facing serious surgery. Those with chronic or recurring condi-tions may be anointed more than once. The Sacra-ment of Anointing offers prayers for healing and recov-ery, but also for comfort, strength and peace for the soul of the ailing person. It offers a special grace to calm the spirit.
The Sacraments are the best source of God’s divine grace. They were instituted by Jesus Christ for our salvation. Last week’s bulletin contained information on the Sacraments of Initiation. More details about each of the Sacraments can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
New to Our Parish? Welcome!
To become a registered parishion-er, please make sure to introduce yourself to Father Droessler after Holy Mass. Registration forms are available at the information table in the back of church, on our parish website, or at the parish office.
Exploring the Catholic Faith: The Sacraments, Part 2
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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Stewardship Reflection for February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
“But rather, love your enemies and do good to them, and lend without expecting anything back.” (Luke 6:35)
Easier said than done, right? But, if we are to imitate Christ, most of us need to practice mercy and com-passion more frequently. Start with the little daily an-noyances that we experience, the unkind word or hateful glance we receive. Instead of plotting revenge on that person, try saying a quick prayer for that per-son. Mercy and compassion will put us on the path to holiness. IHM Ministry of the Week
This week we recognize our Home & School Associa-tion (HSA). This group of dedicated parent volun-teers offers support to our principal, faculty and school students in numerous ways. They organize regular activities for the student body and fundraisers to benefit the mission of our school. Some of the ac-tivities that the HSA organizes include:
Grandparents’ Day
Donuts for Dad
Muffins for Mom
Catholic Schools Week
Smart Scrip
We are very grateful for the generous and varied gifts of stewardship found in the HSA, and for all that they do to help IHM Catholic School.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24 Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19; Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174, 175; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Sir:27:4-7; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk 6:39-45
Week: 34 Our Weekly Offertory Goal $15,384.62
February 16-17 $7,103.37 EFT Weekly: $3,136.79
Total Offertory $10,240.16
Difference: -$5,144.46
Offertory Goal YTD $523,076.92 Actual Offertory: $523,248.39
Difference: $171.46
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday, February 24 SVdP Food Pantry Collection Church Monday, February 25 MMP2 9:15 a.m. School Young Adults Group Mtg. 7:00 p.m. CR Tuesday, February 26 Adult Faith Study 9:15 a.m. CMR Wednesday, February 27 Luke House Eucharistic Adoration 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Church Faith Formation 7-11 7:00 p.m. MH Thursday, February 28 Friday, March 1 Saturday, March 2 Prayer Shawl Mtg. 10:00 a.m. RB Scrip Sales After Mass Church Annual Catholic Appeal In-Pew Weekend CMR-Church Mtg. Rm., CR-Conference Rm., CB-Church Bsmt., RB-Rectory Bsmt., MH-Marian Hall
Give Your “First Fruits” Back to God To Parish……....5% To Diocese…….1% To Charities…...4%
Remember the Church in your memorial and your will.
Sacramental Celebrations
Congratulations and God’s blessings to:
Isabel Frias Quinten Lehmann
Sawyer Murphy
baptized into God’s Church family at IHM on February 10, 2019
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Now Enrolling For 2019-20 School Year
If you are interested in enrolling your child/ren at Im-maculate Heart of Mary Catholic School (Early Child-hood through 8th Grade), please make sure to contact us for a tour and more information. Extended Day available. Ask about tuition assistance scholarships. Mark Your Calendars IHM Lenten Fish Fries
March 8 March 15 April 5 April 12
Carry-out 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dining Room 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. IHM School Summer Program
IHM will again be offering a summer program for kids in K-6th Grade this summer. More info to come soon, or call the school at 608-222-8831. Recent Winter Fun at IHM Catholic School
It might be cold outside but our 4K students were think-ing about a summer day at the beach!
Our Middle School Students checking out the ski hills at Cascade
Mountain
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IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
CATHOLIC SCHOOL PreK-8th Grade Mrs. Callie Meiller, Principal
ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT A Biblical Walk Through the Mass An Adult Faith Study By Dr. Edward Sri
Last meeting is Tuesday - 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Feb. 26, IHM Church Meeting Room. For more info, contact Craig Uselman at [email protected]. The Catholic Faith On Demand… Free Catholic Resources for All Ages!
Are you looking for ways to learn more about the Cath-olic faith, to share it with a friend, or teach it to your children? FORMED offers a number of online resources, all for free! Visit www.formed.org/ihmparish and follow the registration. Our parish code is MQN4NG.
Sign Up For Daily Lenten Reflections Lent begins in just a few weeks. Sign up at lent.formed.org for a daily Lenten reflection. This is just one of the benefits of our parish subscription to FORMED! Spotlight on Catholic Resources and Media
Do you know someone who has been away from the Catholic Church, or would like to know more about the Catholic faith? Visit CatholicsComeHome.Org. This wonderful site provides inspiration and answers with a mission to draw people closer to Jesus and His Church.
VOCATIONS Vocation Discernment Events with Fr. Greg Ihm, Diocese of Madison Vocations Director **Boundary Waters May 16 - 22 For men - Fr. Greg Ihm is leading a 5-day canoe trip through the boundary waters.
**Superior Hiking June 10 - 16 For High School Students - Fr. Greg Ihm is leading a 5-day canoe trip through the Temperance River State Park in Minnesota
**Pilgrimage Backpacking Trip, Aug. 10 - 12 For High School age and older. Join Father Greg Ihm as he leads a two night hiking trip in southern WI to the tomb of Father Samuel Mazzuchelli. Come ready to hike and camp outside.
Camping, fishing, prayer, discernment and Mass every day! Life doesn’t get better than that. Interested in any event above, contact Fr. Greg at 608-821-3095 or [email protected].
**Forming a Masculine Heart For young men grades 6-9, Aug. 9, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Holy Name Heights, $10. The day will include outdoor activities, noon Mass, lunch, reflections, Adoration. RSVP to [email protected]
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Diocese of Madison Annual Catholic Appeal 2019
“In the Light of Faith” All households in the Madison Diocese were recently sent a pledge form in the mail. If you haven’t already done so, please complete it and mail it back to the Diocese of Madison. Each pledge to the Annual Cath-olic Appeal supports diocesan ministries, education and services and assures a strong future for the Dio-cese of Madison and the people that it serves.
The goal that has been set for our parish for this year is $76,285, as compared to last year’s goal of $70,558. The past three years, our parish has met or exceeded our goal. THANK YOU to everyone who has offered their gifts of support to the work of our diocesan church.
Next weekend, March 2-3, Fr. Chad will be leading the in-pew process for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Those who have not made a pledge by mail will be asked to do so that weekend. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Baptism Preparation
Are you expecting a baby? Or have you recently had a baby? To find out more about the Sacrament of Bap-tism, please call Jodi at the parish office. Phone: 608-221-1521 or E-mail: [email protected]. Marriage Preparation
Congratulations on your engagement! Weddings must be scheduled with the pastor at least six months in advance. For information on planning your wedding at Immaculate Heart of Mary, please contact Ivonne Blahnik at 608-221-1521, ext. 309 or e-mail [email protected].
IHM Lenten Dates
Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Mass Times:
7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
For Catholics, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are oblig-atory days of fasting (age 18 to 59) and abstinence from meat (ages 14 and older). In addition, all Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence from meat. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. Old Palm Branches
Please bring your old palm branches to church and place them in the containers in the church entrances. Return them before Palm Sunday, April 14. They will be burned in the Easter Vigil fire. IHM Lenten Almsgiving
Our parish Lenten almsgiving will once again support "The Beacon" homeless day resource center in Madison. The Beacon connects homeless individuals to critical services and resources, helping them find opportunities towards a better life. Our small daily sacri-fices can make a big difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters in need.
Coffee cups will be available in the back of church beginning on Ash Wednesday. Please take one or more home with you. As you fast during Lent from things that you enjoy, such as coffee, candy, soda, eat-ing out, etc., set aside the money you would normally have spent, and place it in
the coffee cup. Return it on Palm Sunday weekend – whatever is collected will be given to the Beacon. Last year, our Lenten almsgiving gift to The Beacon was $2,760!
Saturday Morning Mass—8:30 a.m.
March 9, 16, 23, 30 April 6, 13
Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. March 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12 Good Friday–April 19, 6 p.m.
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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
Making and Keeping Our Homes a Safe Haven
Last month, we observed Safe Haven Sunday, which was dedicated to creating awareness and praying about the effects of pornography on our families and culture. We also offered copies of a book entitled “Equipped” to all parish households with children. There are still copies of this book available. If you’d like one, please call the par-ish office.
Pornography impacts many people across many age cat-egories. It has become a widespread problem in our so-ciety, especially with the easy access and free content found on the internet.
This is a matter that can no longer be ignored. We must not be silent while souls are being enslaved to this ex-plicit and immoral material. Yet, we also must remember that there is help, hope and healing available.
Please visit www.covenanteyes.com. There are resources available, as well as a subscription that can protect your children and family members.
Also, let us pray for those who are struggling with the temptation or addiction to view pornography, as well as those who make a living from it.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY IHM Spring Grief Group
IHM Bereavement Ministry is offering a grief series on Thursday afternoons, March 21, 28 and April 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a time for information on healthy grieving, reflec-tion, prayer and sharing memories. Sessions will be facil-itated by Peggy Weber, RN. All are welcome, regardless of the length of time since the death occurred. We will meet in the conference room of the parish offices locat-ed at 5101 Schofield Street, Monona. There is no fee but space is limited and registration is needed. Please call Kathy at 608-222-0376 to register or with questions.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS St. Anne’s Altar Society Meeting
The next St. Anne's meeting will be March 5, 6:00 p.m. in Marian Hall. All women of the parish are invited to attend! Sisters of Mary, Morning Star Convent Open House and Blessing
Open House—March 3, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fr. Chad will be blessing the convent at 3 p.m.
PRAYER
Weekly Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesdays - 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Begins after daily Mass in church and continues in the Adora-tion Chapel. For more information, contact Janice at 608-206-7408 or [email protected]
Family Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. Afterward, please stay and enjoy a potluck dinner in the Church Meet-ing Room! Please contact Kelly Bond at 608-839-4312 or [email protected] to be added to our monthly email list. All are welcome! Prayer Shawl Ministry
Please contact our Prayer Shawl Ministry with the name of anyone you would like to have receive a prayer shawl/lap robe. The shawls are gifts from this ministry. Contact Donna, 608-839-3559 or Shelby, 608-819-8399. The next meeting March 2, 10 a.m. in the rectory basement. Ministry of Praise
Prayer requests may be placed in the wooden prayer box near the literature rack in the main entrance of the church. The prayers are collected and distributed monthly to our prayer volunteers. Contact Shelby Guerin at 608-819-8399 or [email protected]. E-Mail Prayer Group
Begin your journey to healing from abortion. Rachel's Vineyard Retreat: March 8 - 10. Open to anyone strug-gling with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. Contact Mary at [email protected] or 608-221-9593 or www.madisondiocese.org/rachel Compassionate and confidential. Biking For Babies
Biking for Babies is now recruiting missionaries (bikers and support crew) for our National bike ride from July 7- 13, 2019. These young adult missionaries (18-35) represent and fundraise for pregnancy resource cen-ters across the country. You can learn about our 2019 ride on our website: www.bikingforbabies.com/national-ride/ or contact Nikki Biese, Executive Director, at [email protected]. Luke House
IHM provides the evening meal at Luke House this week Wednesday, Feb.27. Please have items to the parish by 3:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed and welcome. Contact Don or Cathy Bernards at 608-226-9932.
Give, and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. Give the gift of your love by attending the World-wide Marriage Encounter weekend on March 15-17 in Madison, WI, April 26-28 in Brookfield, WI or June 28-30 in Rockford, IL. Visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.
AREA EVENTS Schoenstatt Mothers League - Magnificat Day
Saturday, March 16, 2019 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This day of reflection for women includes Holy Mass, confession, adoration, presentation, discussion and lunch. Schoenstatt Heights, 5901 Cottage Grove Road in Madison. $25 per person. For more information or to RSVP, call 608-222-7208 or go online to: www.schoenstattwisconsin.com/mothers. Christ the King Parish Euchre Night
Sunday, Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m., 5306 Main St., McFarland. Open to all adults, $5 per person. Winner is the high-est scorer and receives half the total entry fees. Blessed Trinity Parish Fish Fry
Fish Fry at St Michael’s church, 109 S Military Rd, Dane on Friday, March 1. Serving buffet style from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Carry outs available.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Love Begins Here
Love Begins Here (LBH) is a local mission trip for mid-dle and high school students in the Diocese of Madi-son! This local mission trip program runs throughout the summer, each week gathering kids from around the Diocese to serve in a local community. The week is filled with prayer, service, community and fun! This is a life changing experience for the students and the adults that serve alongside them! IHM will be taking students to the following locations:
High School: July 7-12, in Janesville, Middle School: July 14-17, in Edgerton Rising 9 grade students: June 10-14, in Columbus
For more information and to register please contact Shane Reinbold at [email protected] or www.madisondiocese.org/lovebeginshere
