Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
1571 S. Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: 908-889-2100 | Email: office@ihmparish.net
Saturday (Anticipated) 5:00 PM
Sundays - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 noon
Weekdays & Saturdays - 7:00 AM and 8:30AM
National Holidays - 9:00 AM
Holy Days - 7:00 AM, 12:00 noon, 7:00 PM
Morning Prayer - Monday - Saturday at 8:15 AM
Rosary: Monday - Saturday after 8:30 AM Mass
Novena to the Miraculous Medal & St. Jude: Saturdays after 8:30 AM Mass Reconciliation: Saturdays from 4:15 - 4:45 AM
Welcome to IHM!
How can we help you?
Please use the search below or call us at the parish office for assistance: 908-889-2100
Mission Statement
“To give praise and thanks to God, to love our neighbors as ourselves, and in imitation of our Blessed Mother Mary, lead all to an encounter and deepening relationship with Jesus Christ.”
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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
June 30, 2024
Mass Livestream
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sunday June 30, 2024
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CALENDAR OF Events
Online Giving Options
Your continued support during these difficult times is important for our Church to continue to do its work. Please click the buttons above to donate directly to our parish or the Archdiocese of Newark’s Annual Appeal. Please call the office if you need assistance 908-889-2100. Thank you!
FamilIES OF FAITH
A Message from FAMILIES OF FAITH
Pastoral Associate: John McGuire
June 30, 2024: The Journey Continues
So the Summer Academy portion of Faith Formation will come to an end, and families, especially parents will have to make an important determination. How will we continue our faith journey together? How important is this to us, how will we ‘Go Make a Difference’ as Disciples of Jesus Christ and members of this faith community? If you hope for your family to grow in faith, and this hasn’t been checking a box, or living up to someone else’s expectations, our program includes a few opportunities that you should take advantage of.
First, we challenge you to go to Mass every (or at least most weeks) at IHM or wherever you happen to be on vacation, or with your travel teams. Growing in faith requires a connection to that faith. Second, every Summer Academy child/ youth grades pre-k through grade seven will be provided with a series of resources called Pflaum Gospel weeklies. These will prepare you and your child for Sunday Mass every week, in a low effort, high reward way. Third, and maybe most importantly, we are asking all of our families participating in our Summer Academy to attend 3-10 Families of Faith activities during the year. That program is included in your registration, and will generally meet twice a month. These events will include fellowship, prayer, and service. We’ll also be inviting leaders of parish ministries to come be involved, so you can find other wonderful opportunities in the parish.
Those preparing for sacraments should also be on the lookout for more information about preparation for Reconciliation/ Eucharist and Confirmation Preparation (in 8th and 9th grade). This week let’s pray for all of the families that are participating in faith formation now, and will in the future. We are called to gather as a faith community in support of the generations of Catholic children and teens that will bring us forward to our 100th anniversary! God Bless and have a great week.
IHM What in the Word?!
June 30, 2024
IHM What in the Word?! Special Report: 5 Things I Learned at my first Catholic Church. Catholic musings by Families of Faith Coordinator John McGuire. Find out this and a whole lot more by clicking the “Play” button on this video. Please “Like” and “Subscribe” so we may provide more Catholic content for your family. Thank you for your support!
IHM Youth Ministry powered by BOLD
IHM Youth Ministry powered by BOLD is Fiat Venture’s parish youth ministry program. Rather than hiring an individual to be a “youth minister,” parishes can hire Fiat Ventures to provide middle school and high school youth ministry at the highest quality and efficiency.
BOLD is more than just a brand. It is a specific philosophy and structure of youth ministry.
Our Mission and Goal
BOLD exists to expose teens to God’s love, promote a life of service to Christ, and provide a place for teens to enjoy each other’s company.
The primary goal of BOLD is to aid young people in building a personal relationship with Christ through Catholic formation, support, prayer, and the Sacraments.
Food Pantry
“When is Food Pantry open?”
+ Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM
+ Every 2nd Sunday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM
“Next Sunday Food Pantry?”
+ Sunday July 14, 2024
We are located behind the church at 1571 South Martine Avenue. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Please bring your donations to the back of the church. Place the items in the wooden crate near the backdoors. You may also drop donations off at the Nazareth Center. Thank you for your generosity!
GET INVOLVED
We take our mission statement seriously at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. “To give praise and thanks to God and to love our neighbors as ourselves.” That is why we offer a wide selection of ministries to help serve our community. We encourage you to get involved with our ministries and share your unique experiences with the parish.
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
+ Acolytes
+ Adoration Chapel
+ Alpha
+ Altar Servers
+ Catechists
+ Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
+ Choir
+ DVD Bible Study
+ Extra Ordinary Ministers
+ Lectio Divina/Prayer Group
+ Men’s Scripture & Discussion Group
+ Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
+ Spirituality Seminar (Book Club)
+ The Search (Beta)
+ Ushers
+ Women’s Prayer Group
SERVICE MINISTRIES
+ Baptism Preparation
+ Beautification Committee
+ Bereavement Ministry
+ CYO Basketball Parent’s Guild
+ Finance Council
+ Food Pantry
+ Holy Name Society
+ Homebound Ministry
+ Hospitality Team
+ IHM Garden
+ Knights of Columbus
+ Livestream Team
+ Parish Council
+ Prayer Shawl Knitting Group
+ Rosary Altar Society
+ Wedding Preparation
Good news
60th Anniversary Celebration
June 14, 2024
Our 60th Anniversary Celebration so far has been an enormous success! There have been several wonderful events, including the children’s bingo and ice cream, an Afternoon Tea, and our parish feast, and so many memories made and to be made! We have many, many people to thank. Click on the image to zoom in the details and view the list of winners for our raffle. Once again, thank you for being a part of our 60th Anniversary Feast!
Parish Council Update
May 17, 2024
The parish pastoral council convened for its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 8th. It was a pleasure to welcome Tim, Thomas, and Alexandria, leaders from our youth ministry, who provided an update on the ministry's activities. They outlined the ministry's recent history, starting from when Rachael Flanagan was recruited in 2019 to revive the previously dormant teen ministry. Initially, the program engaged around 12 to 15 teens in bi-monthly meetings and has since expanded. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, which necessitated a shift to weekly virtual gatherings, the ministry has grown to serve 35-40 teens. The current program fosters a teen leadership team that organizes events and includes initiatives like a feeder program for 7th and 8th graders, as well as a college care program for those attending college.
Tim, Thomas, and Alexandria expressed a desire on behalf of their ministry to establish a monthly children’s mass and volunteered to assist with its organization. They also wish to participate more actively in regular masses by serving as lectors, ushers, and altar servers. Furthermore, they have outlined ambitious plans to expand their ministry by inviting friends and schoolmates to upcoming events and leveraging social media to enhance outreach. The council members were deeply impressed by the dedication of these young individuals to their faith and the parish community. They committed to supporting the ministry’s proposals and initiatives.
The Good News About Science & Faith with Stephen Barr Ph.D.
May 16, 2024
Dr. Barr is President of the Society of Catholic Scientists and Professor Emeritus of theoretical particle physics at the University of Delaware. In 2010 he was elected to the Academy of Catholic Theology & was awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope Benedict XVI.
Resources
Formed.org is "Catholic Faith On Demand". Similar to Netflix, Formed.org gives you access to Catholic faith inspired movies, cartoons, audio books, comic books, radio talks, podcasts and a whole lot more. The parish council at Immaculate Heart of Mary has purchased a FORMED.org subscription so that all our parishioners will have access to great Catholic content at no additional charge to you. It’s our gift, so your family can have access to wholesome entertainment that is both engaging and informative.
Signing up on FORMED has become a lot easier and parish codes and custom registration URLs are no longer needed. Go to formed.org/signup. Enter zip code 07076 and select Immaculate Heart of Mary as your parish to activate your FREE subscription.
