Fr. Pete's Update
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August 13, 2021 – New Mask Requirement
Fr. Pete and the entire IHM Church Staff are most grateful to all of you for following the safety directions during the pandemic. The two center sections of the Church are designated for those who are fully vaccinated. Social distancing is not required in these center sections. The remaining sections continue to be designated for those who need to social distance since they are not vaccinated or for vaccinated individuals who would like to be safer by continuing to practice social distancing. In a spirit of care and concern for our neighbors and in light of the Guilford County mask mandate, we are asking everyone to wear a mask to prevent the spread of the Delta variant, which has been shown to infect even vaccinated people. Masks are required in Church unless an individual has a medical reason for not wearing a mask. If you can’t wear a mask, please sit in the social distancing sections. |
13 de agosto 2021- Nuevo Requisito de Uso de Mascarilla
Padre Pete y todo el personal de la Iglesia están muy agradecidos con todos ustedes por seguir las instrucciones de seguridad durante la pandemia. Las dos secciones centrales de la iglesia están designadas para aquellos que están completamente vacunados. No se requiere distanciamiento social en estas secciones del centro. El resto de las secciones continúan siendo designadas para quienes necesitan distanciamiento social por no estar vacunados o para individuos vacunados que desean continuar practicando el distanciamiento social. Debido al mandato del condado de Guilford de volver a usar mascarillas y con un espíritu de preocupación y cuidado por nuestros vecinos, pedimos a todos que usen una mascarilla para evitar la propagación de la variante Delta, que se ha demostrado que infecta incluso a las personas vacunadas. A menos que una persona tenga una razón médica para no hacerlo, todos los demás requieren mascarillas dentro de la iglesia. Si no puede usar una mascarilla, siéntese en las secciones de distanciamiento social. |
COULD YOU HELP?
IHM live-streams Masses for those who can’t physically be present with us at Church but continue to view from home. We are looking for additional volunteers to help operate the camera.
Do you attend weekday Masses? Would you be willing to operate the camera (via the iPad ) during Mass? Occasionally? On a holiday? Or even on a regular basis? Some minimal training is required. It is not difficult!
If you would be interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact Kathleen at: stewardship@ihmchurch.org.
IHM live-streams Masses for those who can’t physically be present with us at Church but continue to view from home. We are looking for additional volunteers to help operate the camera.
Do you attend weekday Masses? Would you be willing to operate the camera (via the iPad ) during Mass? Occasionally? On a holiday? Or even on a regular basis? Some minimal training is required. It is not difficult!
If you would be interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact Kathleen at: stewardship@ihmchurch.org.
MARY'S GARDEN HELP NEEDED
Thank you to all who signed up for help in the garden. We have plenty of room for more help. If you are interested in helping with the garden please contact at stewardship@ihmchurch.org - attention Steve Ilderton . No green thumb necessary (I am proof!).
Thank you to all who signed up for help in the garden. We have plenty of room for more help. If you are interested in helping with the garden please contact at stewardship@ihmchurch.org - attention Steve Ilderton . No green thumb necessary (I am proof!).
SHARE YOUR GIFTS
To learn more about IHM volunteer opportunities, how to get involved, or to discuss your ideas and start something new, contact Kathleen Coxwell at:
336-869-7739, ext. 8104 or stewardship@ihmchurch.org
To learn more about IHM volunteer opportunities, how to get involved, or to discuss your ideas and start something new, contact Kathleen Coxwell at:
336-869-7739, ext. 8104 or stewardship@ihmchurch.org
SESSIONS ON:
HELPING US GROW SPIRITUALLY AS WE AGE
Thursdays
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Meeting Room 1
Join us for a weekly sharing and listening session known as HUGS (Helping Us Grow Spiritually) as we age, from 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM, in Meeting Room 1.
No lectures...just listening and sharing with one another about the challenges, hopes, disappointments, fears, and joys as we age. The sessions are geared to seniors, but all are welcome.
As we get older, we all need lots of HUGS! Hope you can join us.
HELPING US GROW SPIRITUALLY AS WE AGE
Thursdays
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Meeting Room 1
Join us for a weekly sharing and listening session known as HUGS (Helping Us Grow Spiritually) as we age, from 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM, in Meeting Room 1.
No lectures...just listening and sharing with one another about the challenges, hopes, disappointments, fears, and joys as we age. The sessions are geared to seniors, but all are welcome.
As we get older, we all need lots of HUGS! Hope you can join us.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING
IHM Catholic School is always looking for qualified substitute teachers to help when our staff have personal matters to attend to and need to miss school. If you have a bachelor’s degree, have availability throughout the week, and would enjoy spending time with children please contact the school.
336-887-2613
IHM Catholic School is always looking for qualified substitute teachers to help when our staff have personal matters to attend to and need to miss school. If you have a bachelor’s degree, have availability throughout the week, and would enjoy spending time with children please contact the school.
336-887-2613
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NOW LIVE STREAMING MASS!
9:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
6:30 PM Wednesday
Weekend Masses
5:30 PM Saturday
9:30 AM Sunday
2:00 PM Sunday Spanish
Go to the homepage and click the Live Stream link OR click Worship from the Menu at the top of page, then Live Stream from the drop down
From the Parish App, click the church icon (in the lower left corner)and select Live Stream
Please note - The stream should begin at the designated Mass time but may have a delay until the stream is active. Periodically, click the live stream link or refresh your browser until the stream begins. We will also continue to post these Masses online to view at a later time.
9:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
6:30 PM Wednesday
Weekend Masses
5:30 PM Saturday
9:30 AM Sunday
2:00 PM Sunday Spanish
Go to the homepage and click the Live Stream link OR click Worship from the Menu at the top of page, then Live Stream from the drop down
From the Parish App, click the church icon (in the lower left corner)and select Live Stream
Please note - The stream should begin at the designated Mass time but may have a delay until the stream is active. Periodically, click the live stream link or refresh your browser until the stream begins. We will also continue to post these Masses online to view at a later time.
PHISHING SCAM
Please be extremely cautious with any emails or texts appearing to come from a Church official that ask for money, gift cards, or an urgent request for a reply. Our parish will communicate to you only via our official communication channels, and we will not solicit for cash donations or gift cards via personal emails or personal text messages from priests. If you receive a message that looks suspicious, please immediately delete it and alert the parish office.
Please be extremely cautious with any emails or texts appearing to come from a Church official that ask for money, gift cards, or an urgent request for a reply. Our parish will communicate to you only via our official communication channels, and we will not solicit for cash donations or gift cards via personal emails or personal text messages from priests. If you receive a message that looks suspicious, please immediately delete it and alert the parish office.
OPEN DOOR SHELTER EMERGENCY REQUEST -
Open Door Shelter has an immediate need for:
Non-perishable food items
Disposable razors
Men's deodorant &
Bar Size Soap
You are welcome to bring the items during our Monday, Wednesday, Friday morning office hours in the Church Gathering Space.
Thank you for your generosity!
Open Door Shelter has an immediate need for:
Non-perishable food items
Disposable razors
Men's deodorant &
Bar Size Soap
You are welcome to bring the items during our Monday, Wednesday, Friday morning office hours in the Church Gathering Space.
Thank you for your generosity!
CONFESSIONS *new location*
Saturdays 4:15 - 5:00 PM or by appointment Confessions (in English) will be available in the St Francis DeSales Chapel. Please remember to wear a mask and enter through the side doors by Mary's Garden. Signs will direct you. 
COMMUNION SERVICE Sunday Communion Service by car at noon for people who have seen the recorded Mass at home, in English or Spanish and come only to receive communion from their car. 
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION - THURSDAYS
The exposition will be on the main Church altar immediately after the 9:00 AM morning Mass until 12:00 PM and additional evening hours 7:00 - 9:00 PM. |
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
Emergency Blood and Platelet Shortage
This month is scary, and it’s not because of Halloween. Fall is typically a time when the blood supply bounces back from summer blood shortages, but this year is different. We’re experiencing an emergency blood shortage amid the lowest donor turnout in all of 2021. Hospital demand for blood remains high, so it’s critical that blood is always available. One blood donor can make a big impact, and one appointment is all it takes. Your blood donation is essential to maintaining our community’s health.
Schedule to give this week.
This month is scary, and it’s not because of Halloween. Fall is typically a time when the blood supply bounces back from summer blood shortages, but this year is different. We’re experiencing an emergency blood shortage amid the lowest donor turnout in all of 2021. Hospital demand for blood remains high, so it’s critical that blood is always available. One blood donor can make a big impact, and one appointment is all it takes. Your blood donation is essential to maintaining our community’s health.
Schedule to give this week.
Marriage Help
Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information or to apply to attend the program beginning with the weekend of October 22, 2021 call 800-470-2230 or email: retrouvaillenc@msn.com or visit the website at www.helpourmarriage.org.
Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information or to apply to attend the program beginning with the weekend of October 22, 2021 call 800-470-2230 or email: retrouvaillenc@msn.com or visit the website at www.helpourmarriage.org.
Check out the many ways you can help!
Looking for something to do with your family, for your teen or by yourself? We have you covered! Just this week alone, we have several volunteer opportunities.
View Times/Sign Up
Looking for something to do with your family, for your teen or by yourself? We have you covered! Just this week alone, we have several volunteer opportunities.
- Food Delivery Volunteers
- Weekday Warehouse Volunteers
- Weekend Warehouse Volunteers
- Comfort BackPack Delivery Volunteers
- Food Distribution Volunteers
View Times/Sign Up
Operation Fan and Heat Relief
As individuals age and develop chronic medical conditions, they are less likely to sense and respond to changes in temperature. They may also be taking medications that can worsen the impact of extreme heat. Take advantage of Operation Fan Heat Relief (OFHR) and help adults at risk stay safe this summer. Since 1986, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Carolinas, Valassis Giving Committee and Dominion Resources have made contributions through the Division of Aging and Adult Services to Area Agencies on Aging to purchase fans in support of OFHR, a summer program intended to provide a more comfortable living environment and reduce heat related illnesses for older adults and adults with disabilities. No public money is associated with this summer program. The program has been successful because of the concerted effort of 16 regional area agencies on aging, and their local aging and human service provider agencies, which purchase and make fans available to eligible adults. Air conditioners, in certain counties, can be provided on a client-specific basis for adults with more serious health related illnesses. The OFHR program runs from May 1 to October 31.
In Guilford County, contact Richard Smith of Senior Resources at 336-373-4816.
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging-and-adult-services/operation-fan-and-heat-relief
As individuals age and develop chronic medical conditions, they are less likely to sense and respond to changes in temperature. They may also be taking medications that can worsen the impact of extreme heat. Take advantage of Operation Fan Heat Relief (OFHR) and help adults at risk stay safe this summer. Since 1986, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Carolinas, Valassis Giving Committee and Dominion Resources have made contributions through the Division of Aging and Adult Services to Area Agencies on Aging to purchase fans in support of OFHR, a summer program intended to provide a more comfortable living environment and reduce heat related illnesses for older adults and adults with disabilities. No public money is associated with this summer program. The program has been successful because of the concerted effort of 16 regional area agencies on aging, and their local aging and human service provider agencies, which purchase and make fans available to eligible adults. Air conditioners, in certain counties, can be provided on a client-specific basis for adults with more serious health related illnesses. The OFHR program runs from May 1 to October 31.
In Guilford County, contact Richard Smith of Senior Resources at 336-373-4816.
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging-and-adult-services/operation-fan-and-heat-relief
Job Opportunities
Knights of Columbus Career Opportunity:
Have you ever considered a career that allows you to do good for others while doing good for yourself? Want a career where your faith is a part of your daily work life? Here’s an opportunity to work for a Fortune 1000 company that holds the same religious, moral, and ethical beliefs as you! The Knights of Columbus has an opening for a career opportunity representing their insurance program. The Knights of Columbus offers a complete benefits package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, go to our website kofc.org/careers. Please contact our office at (919)719-2715 or via email mahoneyagencymail2@kofc.org
Have you ever considered a career that allows you to do good for others while doing good for yourself? Want a career where your faith is a part of your daily work life? Here’s an opportunity to work for a Fortune 1000 company that holds the same religious, moral, and ethical beliefs as you! The Knights of Columbus has an opening for a career opportunity representing their insurance program. The Knights of Columbus offers a complete benefits package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, go to our website kofc.org/careers. Please contact our office at (919)719-2715 or via email mahoneyagencymail2@kofc.org
High Point Manufacturing Career Opportunities
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