General Church News
Holy Week Changeover & Deep Cleaning Help!
Lent's starkness will morph through Holy Week, ending with the splendor of Easter. Can you help any of these times?
4/6 - Holy Thursday 9:00 - 11:00 AM
4/7 - Good Friday 9:00 - 10:00 AM followed by Deep Cleaning. Bring a bucket and rag, and we'll provide instructions and other materials
4/8 - Easter Vigil 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Youth are especially welcome that week! Bring a parent and/or friend. Service hours forms will be signed.
Lent's starkness will morph through Holy Week, ending with the splendor of Easter. Can you help any of these times?
4/6 - Holy Thursday 9:00 - 11:00 AM
4/7 - Good Friday 9:00 - 10:00 AM followed by Deep Cleaning. Bring a bucket and rag, and we'll provide instructions and other materials
4/8 - Easter Vigil 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Youth are especially welcome that week! Bring a parent and/or friend. Service hours forms will be signed.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
Please pray for the men and women in the military who are away from their loved ones as they serve our nation. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they preform on our behalf.
Please pray for the men and women in the military who are away from their loved ones as they serve our nation. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they preform on our behalf.
May 20 - Save the Date!
Our next Blood Drive is scheduled for May 20. The Red Cross has made our drive available online for scheduling.
Go to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule your donation time.
Enter IHM as the sponsor code.
Our next Blood Drive is scheduled for May 20. The Red Cross has made our drive available online for scheduling.
Go to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule your donation time.
Enter IHM as the sponsor code.
JOB OPENING -YOUTH MINISTER
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church has a job opening for a Youth Minister.
This is a full-time position. Weekend and evenings required.
Responsibilities include building young disciples who are connected to Parish life and have a desire to serve others. The Parish provides programs of Edge and Life Teen to assist in this effort. Community involvement would include retreats such as Catholic Heart Work camp and locally Operation In As Much. The Youth Minister is in charge of Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation, Not operating alone, the Youth Minister develops a core team of volunteers and catechists to assist in building the program. Concurrently the Youth Minister should develop close communication and mutual support from the families of the youth. This applicant should be an active practicing Catholic, registered in a Parish, who embraces in word and deed the teachings of the Catholic Church.
If interested, submit resume including personal and professional references to:
Deacon Wally Haarsgaard
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
4145 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27265
Email:whaarsgaard@ihmchurch.org
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church has a job opening for a Youth Minister.
This is a full-time position. Weekend and evenings required.
Responsibilities include building young disciples who are connected to Parish life and have a desire to serve others. The Parish provides programs of Edge and Life Teen to assist in this effort. Community involvement would include retreats such as Catholic Heart Work camp and locally Operation In As Much. The Youth Minister is in charge of Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation, Not operating alone, the Youth Minister develops a core team of volunteers and catechists to assist in building the program. Concurrently the Youth Minister should develop close communication and mutual support from the families of the youth. This applicant should be an active practicing Catholic, registered in a Parish, who embraces in word and deed the teachings of the Catholic Church.
If interested, submit resume including personal and professional references to:
Deacon Wally Haarsgaard
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
4145 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27265
Email:whaarsgaard@ihmchurch.org
THEY ARE AT IT AGAIN!
A Notice to All Parishioners - Once again, criminals are trolling the internet, along with our Church bulletin, bulletin advertisers and website, then personalizing and sending fraudulent emails and text posing as our priests.
Please be aware that Fr. Pete, Fr. Tom and Fr. Baiju ONLY use the IHM Church email for church correspondence and they would NEVER send you a text requesting that you purchase something (i.e., gift cards) for them. Please do not respond to any of these messages.
All Church email addresses end in "@ihmchurch.org", so please check the sender's email address beside the name before answering the email. If it is the "@gmail.com" or “@yahoo.com” address or another one other than "@ihmchurch.org", please delete the email from both your Inbox and Deleted box.
If it’s NOT from @ihmchurch.org - hit DELETE!
A Notice to All Parishioners - Once again, criminals are trolling the internet, along with our Church bulletin, bulletin advertisers and website, then personalizing and sending fraudulent emails and text posing as our priests.
Please be aware that Fr. Pete, Fr. Tom and Fr. Baiju ONLY use the IHM Church email for church correspondence and they would NEVER send you a text requesting that you purchase something (i.e., gift cards) for them. Please do not respond to any of these messages.
All Church email addresses end in "@ihmchurch.org", so please check the sender's email address beside the name before answering the email. If it is the "@gmail.com" or “@yahoo.com” address or another one other than "@ihmchurch.org", please delete the email from both your Inbox and Deleted box.
If it’s NOT from @ihmchurch.org - hit DELETE!
Open Door Shelter has an immediate need for:
Non-Perishable Food Items, Toothpaste/Toothbrushes, Men's Deodorant,
Bar Size Soap, Bath Towels/Washcloths, Men's Winter Gloves, Men's Winter Hats, Men's Hoodies/Jackets
You are welcome to bring the items to the Church Gathering Space. Thank you for your generosity!
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
Did you know that every Church worker must go through abuse prevention and education training? Find more information about the Diocese of Charlotte’s Safe Environment program, sign up for Protecting God’s Children training and more: https://charlottediocese.org/human-resources/safe-environment. For more information or questions, please contact the diocese’s Human Resources Office athttps://charlottediocese.org/human-resources or 704-370-6299.
Did you know that every Church worker must go through abuse prevention and education training? Find more information about the Diocese of Charlotte’s Safe Environment program, sign up for Protecting God’s Children training and more: https://charlottediocese.org/human-resources/safe-environment. For more information or questions, please contact the diocese’s Human Resources Office athttps://charlottediocese.org/human-resources or 704-370-6299.
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Registration is Now Open for the Annual Spring Fling
Catholic Charities Elder Ministry would like to invite senior adults from across the diocese to join us for a day filled with fellowship, fun activities, learning opportunities, entertainment, laughter, and the opportunity to connect with individuals from across the diocese.
Two dates and locations to choose from:
Tuesday, May 9th – St. Matthew Catholic Church
8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
$15 per person (includes lunch)
Registration deadline: Monday, May 1, 2023
Tuesday, May 23rd – Catholic Conference Center
1551 Trinity Lane, Hickory, NC
$15 per person (includes lunch)
Registration deadline: Monday, May 8, 2023
To register for either location, please send your name, address, phone number, parish affiliation and payment payable to Catholic Charities to the attention of Sandra Breakfield at Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte. For additional information please call 704-370-3220 or email sandrab@ccdoc.org.
Catholic Charities Elder Ministry would like to invite senior adults from across the diocese to join us for a day filled with fellowship, fun activities, learning opportunities, entertainment, laughter, and the opportunity to connect with individuals from across the diocese.
Two dates and locations to choose from:
Tuesday, May 9th – St. Matthew Catholic Church
8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
$15 per person (includes lunch)
Registration deadline: Monday, May 1, 2023
Tuesday, May 23rd – Catholic Conference Center
1551 Trinity Lane, Hickory, NC
$15 per person (includes lunch)
Registration deadline: Monday, May 8, 2023
To register for either location, please send your name, address, phone number, parish affiliation and payment payable to Catholic Charities to the attention of Sandra Breakfield at Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte. For additional information please call 704-370-3220 or email sandrab@ccdoc.org.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter puts the spark back in your marriage.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life together. It is a chance to look deeply into your relationship with each other and with God. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on May 5-7, 2023 in HICKORY, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-315-2144.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life together. It is a chance to look deeply into your relationship with each other and with God. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on May 5-7, 2023 in HICKORY, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-315-2144.
Retrouvaille Marriage Help offers a welcoming and loving space to couples who have been living with the misery of a failing marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope: hope that it is not too late, hope of a different and better marriage. Retrouvaille helps couples to show each other mercy through the opportunities it provides to listen, to forgive, to be reconciled and to move into their futures believing that God loves them and with His help and their efforts, their marriages can be healed and restored. Retrouvaille provides help for marriage problems/difficulties/ crises.
For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program in Charlotte on April 14-16, 2023 for couples,
Email: 3062ac@helpourmarriage.org or Call: 727-343-6701 Website: www.HelpOurMarriage.co
For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program in Charlotte on April 14-16, 2023 for couples,
Email: 3062ac@helpourmarriage.org or Call: 727-343-6701 Website: www.HelpOurMarriage.co
Room At The Inn
SAVE THE DATES - Room At The Inn has several fun ways for you to support us this Spring and Fall so mark your calendar and don't miss out!
April 14th: 2023 Rose Gala, auction and raffle drawing - tickets now on sale
May 4th: 2023 Amy Elizabeth Disney Memorial Golf Tournament
September 21st: 2023 Annual Banquet with keynote speaker Dr. Ben Carson!
For more info visit www.roominn.org/events
Raffle tickets on sale now! You can have a chance to win $5,000 while helping our mothers and children in the process. The drawing will be held at our Rose Gala on Friday, April 14, 2023. Need not be present to win. To purchase raffle tickets, please visit www.roominn.org/raffle-tickets/
Our Rose Gala will be held at Summerfield Farms and includes an auction. To learn more about this event, please visit roominn.org/events
SAVE THE DATES - Room At The Inn has several fun ways for you to support us this Spring and Fall so mark your calendar and don't miss out!
April 14th: 2023 Rose Gala, auction and raffle drawing - tickets now on sale
May 4th: 2023 Amy Elizabeth Disney Memorial Golf Tournament
September 21st: 2023 Annual Banquet with keynote speaker Dr. Ben Carson!
For more info visit www.roominn.org/events
Raffle tickets on sale now! You can have a chance to win $5,000 while helping our mothers and children in the process. The drawing will be held at our Rose Gala on Friday, April 14, 2023. Need not be present to win. To purchase raffle tickets, please visit www.roominn.org/raffle-tickets/
Our Rose Gala will be held at Summerfield Farms and includes an auction. To learn more about this event, please visit roominn.org/events
Emergency Blood and Platelet Shortage
CRISIS: Low Blood Supply
This is serious. The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. The dangerously low blood supply levels have forced some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery, including organ transplants. Your donation is desperately needed. Please schedule an appointment to give now.
Schedule to give this week.
CRISIS: Low Blood Supply
This is serious. The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. The dangerously low blood supply levels have forced some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery, including organ transplants. Your donation is desperately needed. Please schedule an appointment to give now.
Schedule to give this week.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 4145 Johnson Street High Point NC 27265 Phone: 336-869-7739 Church Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Offices closed daily 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
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