PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
· If you are sick, or someone who lives with you is sick, or has been in contact with someone who is sick, please do not attend the Mass.
· If you are in a risk group, we recommend that you not attend.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND:
1. Please keep 6-8 feet of space between you and other unrelated people as you move through the Church.
2. Due to health, safety and social distancing requirements, some pews are closed. Please refer to the signs inside the Church before selecting your seat.
3. Everyone over the age of 5 MUST wear a face mask.
4. There will be music provided but there will be no singing since it aspirates air from your respiratory tract and has been shown to travel more than 6-8 feet.
5. The body of Christ will be distributed after Mass and a social distancing friendly traffic pattern will be explained at each Mass prior to distribution of the Sacrament.
6. The restrooms in the Church will be available in the event of an emergency. We ask you to plan ahead since only one person or family group may be in the restroom at a time.
· If you are sick, or someone who lives with you is sick, or has been in contact with someone who is sick, please do not attend the Mass.
· If you are in a risk group, we recommend that you not attend.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND:
1. Please keep 6-8 feet of space between you and other unrelated people as you move through the Church.
2. Due to health, safety and social distancing requirements, some pews are closed. Please refer to the signs inside the Church before selecting your seat.
3. Everyone over the age of 5 MUST wear a face mask.
4. There will be music provided but there will be no singing since it aspirates air from your respiratory tract and has been shown to travel more than 6-8 feet.
5. The body of Christ will be distributed after Mass and a social distancing friendly traffic pattern will be explained at each Mass prior to distribution of the Sacrament.
6. The restrooms in the Church will be available in the event of an emergency. We ask you to plan ahead since only one person or family group may be in the restroom at a time.
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LENTEN GIFT FOR YOU
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church has a Lenten gift for you because we are so grateful that you are part of our Parish. The best Catholic content. All in one place. It’s EASY and FREE for you to register!
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We are pleased to present to the Parish three new candidates who are studying to join the Catholic Church. They are: Miranda DiCato sponsored by Laura Alexander; Pedro Leon sponsored by Lisa Hubbard; and Beth Mendez sponsored by Yolanda Hernandez.
We ask your prayers and welcome for these people who hope to enter the Catholic Church at Easter. If you would like to formally welcome any or all of these people you may send a note to the Church c/o Deacon Wally or Kathleen Coxwell at Stewardship.
In this most unusual year many of our normal practices for introducing people to the Parish have to be modified. However, prayer never needs to be modified and these folks, who are in process, need all our prayers to support them on this journey. We thank God for sending these folks to us. Let us continue to build our Catholic strength through welcome and prayer.
We are pleased to present to the Parish three new candidates who are studying to join the Catholic Church. They are: Miranda DiCato sponsored by Laura Alexander; Pedro Leon sponsored by Lisa Hubbard; and Beth Mendez sponsored by Yolanda Hernandez.
We ask your prayers and welcome for these people who hope to enter the Catholic Church at Easter. If you would like to formally welcome any or all of these people you may send a note to the Church c/o Deacon Wally or Kathleen Coxwell at Stewardship.
In this most unusual year many of our normal practices for introducing people to the Parish have to be modified. However, prayer never needs to be modified and these folks, who are in process, need all our prayers to support them on this journey. We thank God for sending these folks to us. Let us continue to build our Catholic strength through welcome and prayer.
OPEN DOOR SHELTER EMERGENCY REQUEST -
Open Door Shelter has an immediate need for:
Non-perishable food items, Bath towels, Wash cloths & Toothpaste
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, Bath towels, Wash cloths & Toothpaste
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!
DID YOU KNOW...
Making Gifts Today
You may also find that your retirement plan can also at times be a convenient "pocket" from which to make charitable gifts to Immaculate Heart of Mary this year.
If you are over the age of 59½, and can make withdrawals from your traditional IRA or other tax-favored retirement plan without triggering an early withdrawal penalty, you may wish to make withdrawals from retirement plans in amounts sufficient to fund all or a portion of your charitable gifts.
Although you may be required to report the income on your tax return, when you itemize your deductions, you could take a corresponding charitable deduction for your gift.
If you are able to deduct the full amount of the gift/withdrawal, this can often result in a "wash" for federal tax purposes and ensure these funds will, in effect, never be subject to gift, income, or estate taxes. Even taxpayers in the highest income tax brackets where itemized deductions may be limited can find this strategy attractive.
Special Tax-Free IRA Gifts
Those aged 70 ½ or older may wish to take advantage of an additional tax benefit by choosing to make their gifts using funds from a traditional or Roth IRA.
It is possible to make charitable gifts directly from IRAs to qualified charities annually in a total amount up to $100,000 free from federal income taxation. The income tax laws of most states allow tax-free treatment as well. Check with your tax advisor.
This provision applies only to IRAs and not to 401(k)s, 403(b)s and other tax-favored retirement plans. Gifts must be made directly to a qualified charity and may not be made to donor advised funds, private foundations or supporting organizations or to fund trusts and similar life income gift arrangements.
Making Gifts Today
You may also find that your retirement plan can also at times be a convenient "pocket" from which to make charitable gifts to Immaculate Heart of Mary this year.
If you are over the age of 59½, and can make withdrawals from your traditional IRA or other tax-favored retirement plan without triggering an early withdrawal penalty, you may wish to make withdrawals from retirement plans in amounts sufficient to fund all or a portion of your charitable gifts.
Although you may be required to report the income on your tax return, when you itemize your deductions, you could take a corresponding charitable deduction for your gift.
If you are able to deduct the full amount of the gift/withdrawal, this can often result in a "wash" for federal tax purposes and ensure these funds will, in effect, never be subject to gift, income, or estate taxes. Even taxpayers in the highest income tax brackets where itemized deductions may be limited can find this strategy attractive.
Special Tax-Free IRA Gifts
Those aged 70 ½ or older may wish to take advantage of an additional tax benefit by choosing to make their gifts using funds from a traditional or Roth IRA.
It is possible to make charitable gifts directly from IRAs to qualified charities annually in a total amount up to $100,000 free from federal income taxation. The income tax laws of most states allow tax-free treatment as well. Check with your tax advisor.
This provision applies only to IRAs and not to 401(k)s, 403(b)s and other tax-favored retirement plans. Gifts must be made directly to a qualified charity and may not be made to donor advised funds, private foundations or supporting organizations or to fund trusts and similar life income gift arrangements.
NOW LIVE STREAMING MASS!
9:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
6:30 PM Wednesday
Weekend Masses
5:30 PM Saturday
10:00 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
10:00 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.
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays 4:15 - 5:00 PM or by appointment Confessions (in English) will be available in the Church Nursery. Please remember to wear a mask and enter the Church Nursery door that opens facing to the courtyard and PLEC building. 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. A reminder - masks are required inside the Church. |
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte is pleased to provide professional mental health counseling for couples and adults. If we can help, please call us at 336-714-3204.
Check us out at https://ccdoc.org/en/services/counseling . Peace is just a phone call away.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte is pleased to provide professional mental health counseling for couples and adults. If we can help, please call us at 336-714-3204.
Check us out at https://ccdoc.org/en/services/counseling . Peace is just a phone call away.
HELP WANTED
Room At The Inn has a part-time job opportunity for someone to work from home making phone calls for 16 hours per week. Hours would be between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM Monday – Thursday. Pay is $15 per hour.
Room At The Inn is a Catholic agency providing housing and other programs for pregnant homeless women and their children in Greensboro, NC.
This would be an ideal job for a stay-at home parent with school-aged children. For more information, email mdonadio@roominn.org.
Room At The Inn has a part-time job opportunity for someone to work from home making phone calls for 16 hours per week. Hours would be between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM Monday – Thursday. Pay is $15 per hour.
Room At The Inn is a Catholic agency providing housing and other programs for pregnant homeless women and their children in Greensboro, NC.
This would be an ideal job for a stay-at home parent with school-aged children. For more information, email mdonadio@roominn.org.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Have you ever considered a career that allows you to do good for others while doing good for yourself? 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 offer 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. Contact Christopher Mahoney, General Agent, at 919-719-2715 or via email at Christopher.Mahoney@kofc.org.
Have you ever considered a career that allows you to do good for others while doing good for yourself? 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 offer 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. Contact Christopher Mahoney, General Agent, at 919-719-2715 or via email at Christopher.Mahoney@kofc.org.
VIRTUAL WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS
Don’t let Covid keep you from taking time for your relationship. Join us for a virtual WWME experience from the comfort of your home. Want to put the romance back into your relationship? The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend offers married couples an opportunity to get off the treadmill of life and focus on each other. 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 virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on March 15, 2021 in VIRTUAL, NC and April 15-May 6, 2021 in VIRTUAL 3RE, SC. 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.
Don’t let Covid keep you from taking time for your relationship. Join us for a virtual WWME experience from the comfort of your home. Want to put the romance back into your relationship? The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend offers married couples an opportunity to get off the treadmill of life and focus on each other. 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 virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on March 15, 2021 in VIRTUAL, NC and April 15-May 6, 2021 in VIRTUAL 3RE, SC. 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.
THE MEN'S ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERIANS
The Men’s Ancient Order of Hibernians is holding its annual Patrick J. Rooney Charity Raffle. All proceeds go to support local organizations, such as; Right to Life, Room at the Inn, Autism Unbound, Hospice, St. Vincent DePaul, Et al. For a $100 donation, you can Win a Seven-day Vacation to Ireland for Four! Trip includes; airfare, rental car, and B & B lodging. The winner can opt to receive $5,000 cash in lieu of the trip. Past raffles have enabled the AOH to give over $100,000 to numerous community charities. Contact Michael Fanning at 336-517-7301 for more information or for tickets. Only 150 tickets will be sold! The drawing will take place on Sunday, March 21st. You need not be present to win.
The Men’s Ancient Order of Hibernians is holding its annual Patrick J. Rooney Charity Raffle. All proceeds go to support local organizations, such as; Right to Life, Room at the Inn, Autism Unbound, Hospice, St. Vincent DePaul, Et al. For a $100 donation, you can Win a Seven-day Vacation to Ireland for Four! Trip includes; airfare, rental car, and B & B lodging. The winner can opt to receive $5,000 cash in lieu of the trip. Past raffles have enabled the AOH to give over $100,000 to numerous community charities. Contact Michael Fanning at 336-517-7301 for more information or for tickets. Only 150 tickets will be sold! The drawing will take place on Sunday, March 21st. You need not be present to win.
2021 VIRTUAL PARTNERS IN HOPE EVENT
Join Catholic Charities staff and volunteers, Bishop Jugis, clergy, friends, and fellow parishioners from across the Piedmont Triad Region on Thursday, March 11, at 6:30 PM E.T. for the 2021 VIRTUAL Partners in Hope to help our local neighbors who continue to struggle during this very difficult and uncertain time. Out of continued concern for the safety of everyone, this will be an online event.
To register, visit www.ccpartnersinhope.org
Join Catholic Charities staff and volunteers, Bishop Jugis, clergy, friends, and fellow parishioners from across the Piedmont Triad Region on Thursday, March 11, at 6:30 PM E.T. for the 2021 VIRTUAL Partners in Hope to help our local neighbors who continue to struggle during this very difficult and uncertain time. Out of continued concern for the safety of everyone, this will be an online event.
To register, visit www.ccpartnersinhope.org
