One in Christ, United in Mission This weekend the Church celebrates World Mission Sunday, and this year marks the 100th World Mission Day. The theme, “One in Christ, United in Mission,” reminds us that mission is not reserved only for priests, religious, or missionaries serving far away. Every baptized person shares in the mission of […]

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The Invitation This weekend’s Gospel is about an invitation. A king prepares a wedding feast and sends word to those who have been invited. Everything is ready. The table is set. The feast is waiting. And yet, many of those invited simply do not come. They are too busy with other things. I think there […]

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October at IHM October is here, and there is quite a bit happening around the parish over the next few weeks. I wanted to use this week’s column to highlight a few things and make sure they do not get lost in the shuffle. Respect Life Month This weekend we celebrate Respect Life Sunday, which […]

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Saying Yes This weekend’s Gospel gives us the story of two sons. One says that he will go and work for his father, but never does. The other initially refuses, but later changes his mind and goes. There is something hopeful in that second son. He does not get it right at first, but his […]

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Passing on the Faith This weekend, the Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday, a time when we give thanks for all those who help hand on the Catholic faith from one generation to the next. I am especially grateful for the catechists who generously give their time to our young people, for the parents who are the […]

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September 11 – 25 Years This past Friday, our nation marked the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Even after twenty-five years, the images and memories of that day remain vivid for so many. We remember those who lost their lives, those who rushed into danger to save others, and the […]

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A Time to Start New September has a way of feeling like a new beginning. Students return to school, families settle back into routines, religious education begins again, and parish life starts to pick up after the summer months. With all of that beginning again, this can also be a good time for each of […]

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IHM Is Partnering with Hallow! Last week, I invited everyone to download the Hallow app as we begin our new parish partnership with Hallow. This week, I want to take the next step—and I hope you will take it with me. I would like you to join our parish community on Hallow. Why? Because our […]

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Sunday Mass Schedule Changes September 6 With the new school year just around the corner, please remember that our regular Sunday Mass schedule returns on Sunday, September 6. Beginning that weekend, Sunday Masses will once again be celebrated at: 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM Please mark your calendars and help spread the word! Faith Formation […]

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Men’s Group — Join Us This Thursday! Men of the parish, I hope you will join us for the inaugural gathering of our new Men’s Group on Thursday, August 20, at 7:00 PM in the parish conference room. This is an opportunity for the men of our parish to come together, get to know one […]

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