O Antiphons of Advent 2023

December 17, 2023

The O Antiphons refer to the seven antiphons that are recited. They are the Antiphons preceding the Magnificat during evening prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, from December 17-23 as well as the Alleluia verse preceding the Gospel during daily Mass. This year the priests of Immaculate Heart of Mary offer reflections on these antiphons in the hope that they will help your prayer and preparation for the coming celebration of Christmas. May our loving God continue to bless you and your family this Advent season.

Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting 2023

MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

December 13, 2023

Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Our trees were dedicated to the family and friends at the parish we lost this year. Gone but never forgotten. Filmed live on Saturday December 9th, 2023.

Thanksgiving Prayer Service

November 20, 2023

Join the Scotch Plains Fanwood Ministerium in an evening of prayer from several religious leaders from around the community. Catholic, Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist ministers unite to promote peace and tolerance for all.

SYNOD ON SYNODALITY 2023 UPDATE FROM CARDINAL TOBIN

October 21, 2023

Cardinal Tobin offers reflections from Rome, Italy after the opening weeks of the Synod of Bishops.

Blessing of the Animals 2023

Blessing of the Animals

October 7, 2023

Check out Fr. Rob as he offers a holy anointing to all the animal friends of the parish. Cats and dogs from around the area put their differences aside and gathered around our priest on a rainy day for blessings and treats.

POPE FRANCIS PRESENTS FOR A EUCHARISTIC LIFE

July 5, 2023

Why go to Mass on Sunday? Certainly not just to follow a ritual. As Pope Francis says, “If you are the same at the end of Mass as you were at the beginning, something is wrong.” This is because “the Eucharist is the presence of Jesus,” who “comes and must transform you.” This is how Pope Francis begins the video with the prayer intention for July, produced by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, with the help of the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Congratulations to Tori Ann Gattozzi and Adam Clark!

June 2, 2023

Celebrating the marriage of Toni Ann Gattozzi and Adam Clark at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Good luck!

Scotch Plains' Immaculate Heart of Mary Holds Easter Basket-Making Event for the IHM Food Pantry

March 28, 2022: Scotch Plains' Immaculate Heart of Mary Holds Easter Basket-Making Event for the IHM Food Pantry

The youth group at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (IHM) in Scotch Plains made 137 baskets over the weekend for IHM food pantry guests.

The "Families of Faith" group worked on the baskets the entire day on Sunday, creating 63 baskets in the morning, and 74 baskets at night were created by 26 teens in the eighth grade youth group. Teen peer leaders at IHM helped take charge in the event. The elements of the Easter baskets (candy, books, toys, bubbles) were all donated.

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