Fr. Pete's Update
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Mask Requirement updated 3/16/22
Fr. Pete and the entire IHM Church Staff are most grateful to all of you for following the safety directions during the pandemic. Effective this weekend, mask wearing will be optional for everyone and all seating will be open to everyone. Your cooperation during the pandemic resulted in zero contact tracings in the Church. This was a tangible act of Charity toward all of our brothers and sisters in our parish family, during a very difficult period. |
Requisito de Uso de Mascarilla 3/16/22
Padre Pete y todo el personal de la Iglesia IHM están muy agradecidos con todos ustedes por seguir las instrucciones de seguridad durante la pandemia. A partir de este fin de semana, el uso de mascarillas será opcional y los asientos estarán abiertos para todos. Su cooperación durante la pandemia resultó en cero rastreos de contacto en la parroquia. Este fue un acto tangible de caridad hacia todos nuestros hermanos y hermanas en nuestra familia parroquial, durante un período muy difícil. |
General Church News
Open Door Shelter has an immediate need for:
Non-Perishable Food Items, Toothpaste/Toothbrushes, Men's Deodorant,
Bar Size Soap and Men's Shower Shoes (Flip Flops)
You are welcome to bring the items to the Church Gathering Space. Thank you for your generosity!
CURIOUS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process where adults enter the Catholic Church. RCIA classes normally begin at the end of August and continue until the end of May. The classes are held weekly and those who attend are in formation to learn what the Catholic Church believes and are given the opportunity to ask questions about those beliefs. If you are curious about the Catholic faith, or know someone who is, come and join us. There is no cost, other than your time and there is no obligation, just because you start doesn’t mean you have to finish. Classes are for the unbaptized and the baptized. All are welcome! Our classes begin on August 23, at 7:00 PM and meet most Tuesdays thereafter. The first step is to schedule an interview with Deacon Wally Haarsgaard. Call 336-884-5352 or email whaarsgaard@ihmchurch.org |
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BUILDING OUR RCIA TEAM
We are forming our RCIA team for the year starting in August. We need support help with sponsors for our candidates. A sponsor is a practicing Catholic who agrees to accompany and share the faith with those seeking to become Catholic. As a sponsor you will attend meetings and Mass with the candidates. As a sponsor you will learn more about your Catholic faith.
RCIA also needs help with scheduling our Breaking Open the Word sessions and facilitating the session when the candidates are dismissed from Mass.
One of our goals is to have someone communicate with our previous RCIA candidates who have become Catholic and see how they are adjusting to Catholic life.
The RCIA team could also use Catholics who could share their witness to Jesus Christ and be part of the team who will help with the presentations to the candidates and facilitate small group discussion.
If you are interested in sharing your faith and helping form new Catholics contact: Deacon Wally Haarsgaard: 336-884-5352 or email whaarsgaard@ihmchurch.org.
We are forming our RCIA team for the year starting in August. We need support help with sponsors for our candidates. A sponsor is a practicing Catholic who agrees to accompany and share the faith with those seeking to become Catholic. As a sponsor you will attend meetings and Mass with the candidates. As a sponsor you will learn more about your Catholic faith.
RCIA also needs help with scheduling our Breaking Open the Word sessions and facilitating the session when the candidates are dismissed from Mass.
One of our goals is to have someone communicate with our previous RCIA candidates who have become Catholic and see how they are adjusting to Catholic life.
The RCIA team could also use Catholics who could share their witness to Jesus Christ and be part of the team who will help with the presentations to the candidates and facilitate small group discussion.
If you are interested in sharing your faith and helping form new Catholics contact: Deacon Wally Haarsgaard: 336-884-5352 or email whaarsgaard@ihmchurch.org.
WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!
Thanks to all who supported our May blood drive. Through your efforts we were able to collect 87 units of life-saving blood.
It is not too early to register for our next drive schedule for September 17.
Simply go to: redcrossblood.org and enter IHM as the sponsor code.
WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!
Thanks to all who supported our May blood drive. Through your efforts we were able to collect 87 units of life-saving blood.
It is not too early to register for our next drive schedule for September 17.
Simply go to: redcrossblood.org and enter IHM as the sponsor code.
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 and Fr. Tom 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 and Fr. Tom 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!
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.
EMERGENCY NATIONAL BLOOD SHORTAGE
Crisis: Lowest Blood Supply in 10 Years!
This is serious! The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. Did you know - a single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood, quickly depleting already low blood inventories? 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.
www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
CONFESSIONS
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.
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.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION - THURSDAYS
The exposition will be on the altar in St. Francis de Sales Chapel immediately after the 9:00 AM morning Mass
until 12:00 PM and additional evening hours 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
The exposition will be on the altar in St. Francis de Sales Chapel immediately after the 9:00 AM morning Mass
until 12:00 PM and additional evening hours 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
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:
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School has the following coaching positions open.
These are paid part-time stipend positions that we would like to fill with members of our Catholic Church Community whenever possible. Please contact Jeff Stoller at jstoller@bmhs.us if you are interested.
JV Boys Basketball Asst Coach (winter sport)
Head JV Girls Basketball Coach (winter sport)
Track and Field Asst Coach (winter and spring position open)
Boys' Soccer (fall starting Aug 1) and Spring Girls Soccer (starting mid Feb)
Asst. Girls Tennis (starting Aug)
These are paid part-time stipend positions that we would like to fill with members of our Catholic Church Community whenever possible. Please contact Jeff Stoller at jstoller@bmhs.us if you are interested.
JV Boys Basketball Asst Coach (winter sport)
Head JV Girls Basketball Coach (winter sport)
Track and Field Asst Coach (winter and spring position open)
Boys' Soccer (fall starting Aug 1) and Spring Girls Soccer (starting mid Feb)
Asst. Girls Tennis (starting Aug)
North Carolina Right to Life is recruiting high school students for our upcoming pro-life summer camp-Camp Joshua, to be held at First Baptist Church Morehead City, NC on July 20-23. This is a vigorous fun-filled pro-life learning experience to help inform, educate and prepare high school students for the challenges that they might encounter within their circle of friends. Don't let the cost stop you. We will never turn away someone who can't pay. Scholarships are available.
The website is: www.ncrtl.org and click on the Camp Joshua tab.
The website is: www.ncrtl.org and click on the Camp Joshua tab.
Family Life Conference
Mark your calendars for the inaugural Family Life Conference to take place on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte. The newly formed Office of Family Life will host this conference for those interested in continuing education and enriching presentation on matters pertaining to the family, life and marriage. Please check back for additional information and email FamilyLife@rcdoc.org with questions.
Mark your calendars for the inaugural Family Life Conference to take place on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte. The newly formed Office of Family Life will host this conference for those interested in continuing education and enriching presentation on matters pertaining to the family, life and marriage. Please check back for additional information and email FamilyLife@rcdoc.org with questions.
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
Marriage Encounter
Take the best summer vacation you could have by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Spend quality time with the person you vowed to love for a lifetime. The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience helps married couples to communicate in all areas of their relationship. Get your marriage on the right path by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Nov 4-6, 2022 in ATLANTIC BEACH, NC and Jan 27-29, 2023 in NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, 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.
Take the best summer vacation you could have by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Spend quality time with the person you vowed to love for a lifetime. The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience helps married couples to communicate in all areas of their relationship. Get your marriage on the right path by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Nov 4-6, 2022 in ATLANTIC BEACH, NC and Jan 27-29, 2023 in NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, 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.
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.
Check out the many ways you can help this summer!
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.
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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
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