General Church News
In Loving Memory of Father John ‘Jack’ Kelly, OSFS
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of a beloved former IHM Pastor, Father John ‘Jack’ Kelly, who was called to his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 3.
Fr. Jack’s leadership and spiritual guidance have left an indelible mark on the IHM Community, having served at IHM as both a Parochial Vicar (3½ years) and Pastor (8 years). He had a boisterous, exuberant personality and would challenge both young and old to embrace Salesian Spirituality and ‘Live Jesus!’ in your everyday life.
IHM Church will hold a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, January 8, at 6:30 PM to celebrate his life and ministry.
In the meantime, we invite you to join us in prayer for the repose of his soul and for comfort, for all who grieve his passing.
Live Jesus!
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of a beloved former IHM Pastor, Father John ‘Jack’ Kelly, who was called to his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 3.
Fr. Jack’s leadership and spiritual guidance have left an indelible mark on the IHM Community, having served at IHM as both a Parochial Vicar (3½ years) and Pastor (8 years). He had a boisterous, exuberant personality and would challenge both young and old to embrace Salesian Spirituality and ‘Live Jesus!’ in your everyday life.
IHM Church will hold a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, January 8, at 6:30 PM to celebrate his life and ministry.
In the meantime, we invite you to join us in prayer for the repose of his soul and for comfort, for all who grieve his passing.
Live Jesus!
Adoration schedule for December
Thursday, December 12 - Morning Adoration only (Evening Adoration Cancelled)
Thursday, December 26 - No Adoration
Thursday, December 12 - Morning Adoration only (Evening Adoration Cancelled)
Thursday, December 26 - No Adoration
Thursday Scripture Sharing
On Thursdays, Scripture Sharing will begin after 9:00 AM Mass. Each week we will read the scriptures that will be proclaimed at the weekend liturgies. One does not have to be a scripture scholar but just have a desire to read and hear God’s word prayerfully and see what God is trying to tell us personally and as a community.
We will meet in the Parlor and begin after morning Mass. We will finish by 11:00 AM. For questions, contact Deacon Wally at [email protected].
On Thursdays, Scripture Sharing will begin after 9:00 AM Mass. Each week we will read the scriptures that will be proclaimed at the weekend liturgies. One does not have to be a scripture scholar but just have a desire to read and hear God’s word prayerfully and see what God is trying to tell us personally and as a community.
We will meet in the Parlor and begin after morning Mass. We will finish by 11:00 AM. For questions, contact Deacon Wally at [email protected].
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
We will be starting Children’s Liturgy of the Word after the first of the year. It will take place at the Sunday 9:30 AM Mass. There will be two groups; Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be one group and third and fourth grade will be the second group. The children will be dismissed after the opening prayer to have a prayer experience featuring the Sunday readings. It will be the same readings as the congregation hears but, in more age-related language. The children are returned to the Church at the Offertory with a better understanding of the readings and are eager to share what they learned with their family.
Like everything in the Parish, we need volunteers for this important ministry. We need two adults for each group. All materials are provided and there are handouts featuring the Scripture readings for each Sunday. Before Covid we had enough volunteers so that each one only had to serve once a month. Let’s work toward that again.
Please consider helping our young children to learn more about scripture and how it guides our lives. We cannot do it without your help.
For more information, contact Deacon Wally Haarsgaard at: 336-884-5352 or [email protected].
We will be starting Children’s Liturgy of the Word after the first of the year. It will take place at the Sunday 9:30 AM Mass. There will be two groups; Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be one group and third and fourth grade will be the second group. The children will be dismissed after the opening prayer to have a prayer experience featuring the Sunday readings. It will be the same readings as the congregation hears but, in more age-related language. The children are returned to the Church at the Offertory with a better understanding of the readings and are eager to share what they learned with their family.
Like everything in the Parish, we need volunteers for this important ministry. We need two adults for each group. All materials are provided and there are handouts featuring the Scripture readings for each Sunday. Before Covid we had enough volunteers so that each one only had to serve once a month. Let’s work toward that again.
Please consider helping our young children to learn more about scripture and how it guides our lives. We cannot do it without your help.
For more information, contact Deacon Wally Haarsgaard at: 336-884-5352 or [email protected].
Morning Bible Study - Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled
This 8 Part Study by Ascension Press features presenters Jeff Cavins and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow. Luke’s Gospel presents many unique details, in the infancy narrative of the birth of Christ and of his cousin John the Baptist. Only in Luke’s Gospel do we read of the Annunciation, the Visitation, the prophecies of Simeon and Ana at the time of the Presentation of Christ and the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Zechariah. There are parables found only in Luke, including the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, and the rich man and Lazarus. These stories highlight the mercy and compassion that Jesus had for all people. Enrich your Spiritual life.
Join us beginning Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM, on January 8, in St. Edward’s Hall. Workbooks for the study are $27.95. The proper number of workbooks must be ordered, please register by contacting Deacon Wally at 336-884-5352 or [email protected].
This 8 Part Study by Ascension Press features presenters Jeff Cavins and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow. Luke’s Gospel presents many unique details, in the infancy narrative of the birth of Christ and of his cousin John the Baptist. Only in Luke’s Gospel do we read of the Annunciation, the Visitation, the prophecies of Simeon and Ana at the time of the Presentation of Christ and the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Zechariah. There are parables found only in Luke, including the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, and the rich man and Lazarus. These stories highlight the mercy and compassion that Jesus had for all people. Enrich your Spiritual life.
Join us beginning Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM, on January 8, in St. Edward’s Hall. Workbooks for the study are $27.95. The proper number of workbooks must be ordered, please register by contacting Deacon Wally at 336-884-5352 or [email protected].
Evening Bible Study
Beginning January 8, 2025, IHM will offer a Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke. Luke will be our Gospel in the Sunday Lectionary for most of the 2025 Liturgical year. Our study will be from 23rd Publications authored by Stephen Binz. Through a process of reading, study, reflection, and prayer we will develop a deeper relationship with God and his Word. Before class, each week we will read 6 lessons and commentary. When you have done your own reflection and written your own answers to the questions you will be better prepared to share your reflection with the group.
There are two books for the study. Book 1 covers Luke 1-11; Book 2 includes the chapters 12-24. Each book is $12.95. We will meet in Room 1 in the Church at 7:15 PM and each session will last about an hour.
Luke was an elegant writer containing many distinctive stories about the birth of Christ, the Presentation, the prayers of the Blessed Mother, and the parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Soon appear only in Luke.
To register for this important study call Deacon Wally at 336-884-5352 or e-mail: [email protected].
Beginning January 8, 2025, IHM will offer a Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke. Luke will be our Gospel in the Sunday Lectionary for most of the 2025 Liturgical year. Our study will be from 23rd Publications authored by Stephen Binz. Through a process of reading, study, reflection, and prayer we will develop a deeper relationship with God and his Word. Before class, each week we will read 6 lessons and commentary. When you have done your own reflection and written your own answers to the questions you will be better prepared to share your reflection with the group.
There are two books for the study. Book 1 covers Luke 1-11; Book 2 includes the chapters 12-24. Each book is $12.95. We will meet in Room 1 in the Church at 7:15 PM and each session will last about an hour.
Luke was an elegant writer containing many distinctive stories about the birth of Christ, the Presentation, the prayers of the Blessed Mother, and the parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Soon appear only in Luke.
To register for this important study call Deacon Wally at 336-884-5352 or e-mail: [email protected].
Unwanted Christmas Lights?
Creation Care Ministry is collecting Christmas string lights for recycling November 30 through January 12. When decorating for the holidays and as you put things away after the Christmas Season, please keep unwanted lights out of the landfill. Remove string lights from any decor before donating. Creation Care Ministry will also take other electrical wire like extension cords and speaker wire. Look for the collection bins in the Church Gathering Space, near the kitchen.
Questions: [email protected]
Creation Care Ministry is collecting Christmas string lights for recycling November 30 through January 12. When decorating for the holidays and as you put things away after the Christmas Season, please keep unwanted lights out of the landfill. Remove string lights from any decor before donating. Creation Care Ministry will also take other electrical wire like extension cords and speaker wire. Look for the collection bins in the Church Gathering Space, near the kitchen.
Questions: [email protected]
Mark Your Calendars
Next blood drive is January 4, 2025!
Thanks to you, IHM collected 81 pints of blood at the September blood drive!
Next blood drive is January 4, 2025!
Thanks to you, IHM collected 81 pints of blood at the September blood drive!
Broken Cement and Brick Pavers in Front of the Church & PLEC
Please do not drive up to the building onto the cement, brick pavers, or grass around the front, sides, and courtyard of the Church or PLEC buildings.
These areas aren’t constructed to withstand the weight of a vehicle and some areas have water pipes running under them. The repairs to these areas with pipes have already been costly due to vehicles driving up to the buildings.
The ramps were installed for handicap accessibility, to assist funerals and deliveries via hand truck.
If you require assistance with picking up or dropping items off, please park at the curb and come to the office. We are happy to help.
Thank you for your assistance.
Please do not drive up to the building onto the cement, brick pavers, or grass around the front, sides, and courtyard of the Church or PLEC buildings.
These areas aren’t constructed to withstand the weight of a vehicle and some areas have water pipes running under them. The repairs to these areas with pipes have already been costly due to vehicles driving up to the buildings.
The ramps were installed for handicap accessibility, to assist funerals and deliveries via hand truck.
If you require assistance with picking up or dropping items off, please park at the curb and come to the office. We are happy to help.
Thank you for your assistance.
Got Sneakers?
Military/Veterans/Families Outreach supports a FIRST Robotics team connected with our National Guard families.
Funded by donations and grants, one of their fundraisers pays them for recycling sneakers! The better the pair’s condition, the more money they are worth. We’ll accept any size sneakers (adults and children's). Great condition sneakers get resold, the less than perfect are cut up and recycled for materials, saving our landfills.
Please leave your Sneakers Only donation in the Stewardship Office. Thank you!!
Military/Veterans/Families Outreach supports a FIRST Robotics team connected with our National Guard families.
Funded by donations and grants, one of their fundraisers pays them for recycling sneakers! The better the pair’s condition, the more money they are worth. We’ll accept any size sneakers (adults and children's). Great condition sneakers get resold, the less than perfect are cut up and recycled for materials, saving our landfills.
Please leave your Sneakers Only donation in the Stewardship Office. Thank you!!
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.
Open Door Ministry
With the onset of the cold winter weather, Open Door Ministry plays a critical role to help the homeless. They work to serve, empower, and minister to their guests in order to prevent and end hunger and homelessness through advocacy, education, housing, and coordination of services. Through our donations they are able to continue their mission to strive to alleviate homelessness, and hunger through the ministry of healing and hope in High Point, NC and surrounding communities.
Current Needs for Open Door Shelter:
Blankets, Bedding Articles, Non-Perishable Food Items, Men’s Deodorant, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Bar Size Soap, Disposable Razors, Bath Towels, Wash Cloths, Men’s Clothing Items.
You are welcome to bring the items to the Church Gathering Space. Thank you for your generosity!
With the onset of the cold winter weather, Open Door Ministry plays a critical role to help the homeless. They work to serve, empower, and minister to their guests in order to prevent and end hunger and homelessness through advocacy, education, housing, and coordination of services. Through our donations they are able to continue their mission to strive to alleviate homelessness, and hunger through the ministry of healing and hope in High Point, NC and surrounding communities.
Current Needs for Open Door Shelter:
Blankets, Bedding Articles, Non-Perishable Food Items, Men’s Deodorant, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Bar Size Soap, Disposable Razors, Bath Towels, Wash Cloths, Men’s Clothing Items.
You are welcome to bring the items to the Church Gathering Space. Thank you for your generosity!
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. Tom , Fr. Baiju and Fr. Patrick 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. Tom , Fr. Baiju and Fr. Patrick 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!
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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COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
The First Friday-First Saturday Vigil in honor and in reparation to the Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary will be on December 6 & 7. It will take place in two locations:
Our Lady of Grace, Greensboro: The Vigil will begin with the First Friday Mass at 7pm and end with the First Saturday 8am Mass. Confession will follow each Mass. This night of love will include the rosary, Nine Offices of the Sacred Heart, silent adoration, Saturday Office of the Immaculate Heart, and more. Contact: OLG office @ 336- 274-6520.
Holy Cross, Kernersville: The Vigil will begin with the First Friday Mass at 7pm followed by confession. The Vigil will end at 2am with silent adoration until the 10am First Saturday Mass. This night of love will include the rosary, Nine Offices of the Sacred Heart, silent adoration, Saturday Office of the Immaculate Heart and more. Contact: Holy Cross @ 336-996-5109.
By attending this night of reparation and love monthly, we complete all the requests of our Lord to St. Margaret Mary for the Nine First Fridays and to receive his Twelve Promises and the requests of Our Blessed Mother to St. Lucia for the Five First Saturdays and her Great Promise. Come at any hour and stay for as long as you desire.
Our Lady of Grace, Greensboro: The Vigil will begin with the First Friday Mass at 7pm and end with the First Saturday 8am Mass. Confession will follow each Mass. This night of love will include the rosary, Nine Offices of the Sacred Heart, silent adoration, Saturday Office of the Immaculate Heart, and more. Contact: OLG office @ 336- 274-6520.
Holy Cross, Kernersville: The Vigil will begin with the First Friday Mass at 7pm followed by confession. The Vigil will end at 2am with silent adoration until the 10am First Saturday Mass. This night of love will include the rosary, Nine Offices of the Sacred Heart, silent adoration, Saturday Office of the Immaculate Heart and more. Contact: Holy Cross @ 336-996-5109.
By attending this night of reparation and love monthly, we complete all the requests of our Lord to St. Margaret Mary for the Nine First Fridays and to receive his Twelve Promises and the requests of Our Blessed Mother to St. Lucia for the Five First Saturdays and her Great Promise. Come at any hour and stay for as long as you desire.
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. For over 40 years, Retrouvaille has provided help for marriage problems/difficulties/ crises.
For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program in Charlotte area on Jan. 24-26th for couples, Email: [email protected] or Call: 727-343-6701 Website: www.HelpOurMarriage.com
For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program in Charlotte area on Jan. 24-26th for couples, Email: [email protected] or Call: 727-343-6701 Website: www.HelpOurMarriage.com
Triad Millions of Monicas
This summer, Triad Millions of Monicas meets at 7pm at St. Paul's Monday nights ONLY. As faithful women, we gather & pray confidentially to strengthen the faith of our kids, others’ kids, spouses, friends, even parents. Prayerfully calling them back, or into conversion, to The Faith. Consider giving us a try as your schedule allows. Email us [email protected] with questions. St. Monica - pray for us!
This summer, Triad Millions of Monicas meets at 7pm at St. Paul's Monday nights ONLY. As faithful women, we gather & pray confidentially to strengthen the faith of our kids, others’ kids, spouses, friends, even parents. Prayerfully calling them back, or into conversion, to The Faith. Consider giving us a try as your schedule allows. Email us [email protected] with questions. St. Monica - pray for us!
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Unwrap the gifts in your marriage on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter. It is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life together. Sign up for an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Mar 21-23, 2025 in EMERALD ISLE, NC and May 2-4, 2025 in HICKORY, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at [email protected] or 704-315-2144.
Unwrap the gifts in your marriage on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter. It is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life together. Sign up for an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Mar 21-23, 2025 in EMERALD ISLE, NC and May 2-4, 2025 in HICKORY, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at [email protected] or 704-315-2144.
Room At The Inn
February 28th: Our Winter Rose Gala will be held at The Blue Heron Event Center and includes a live auction. To learn more about this event, please visit roominn.org/events
Raffle tickets on sale January 1st! 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 Winter Rose Gala on Friday, February 28, 2025. Need not be present to win. To purchase raffle tickets, please visit www.roominn.org/raffle-tickets/
February 28th: Our Winter Rose Gala will be held at The Blue Heron Event Center and includes a live auction. To learn more about this event, please visit roominn.org/events
Raffle tickets on sale January 1st! 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 Winter Rose Gala on Friday, February 28, 2025. Need not be present to win. To purchase raffle tickets, please visit www.roominn.org/raffle-tickets/
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 - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Offices closed daily 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
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