We Are His Witnesses Parish Listening Sessions

1. Tuesday, October 28 from 6-8pm

2. Saturday, November 1 from 9-11

Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church - Fr Byrne Auditorium
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

You are invited to participate in a parish listening session as part of the We Are His Witnesses pastoral planning process. Cardinal Tobin encourages all of the faithful to participate. Registration will open soon. For now, please save the date to attend one of our parish sessions.

This is an important initiative that has the potential to significantly impact our parish. Please make every effort to attend. It will entail the presentation of the context for this initiative, the process and timelines as well as the Archdiocese’s proposed parish models. All parishioners will be given the opportunity to discuss and provide insights and recommendations on these models. This initiative impacts all 212 parishes in the Archdiocese of Newark. Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter.

Peace, Fr Mike

All Saints Day

Saturday November 1, 2025

Mass times: (anticipated) Saturday 11/1 @ 5pm

Families of Faith Thanksgiving Food Drive

Sunday November 2, 2025

After 8am, before 10am and 12 noon Masses

Questions? Call John at 908-889-2100 or send an email below.

All Souls Day

Sunday November 2, 2025

Sunday 11/2 @ 8am, 10am, 12 pm

All Souls Candlelight Vigil @ 7pm

If you had a loved one pass away during 2025 and would like their name mentioned in our program. Please submit their names to office@ihmparish.net or call the office.

We will display photos of our deceased loved ones in the church vestibule from All Souls Day until the First Sunday in Advent.

You may bring a framed photo to the Nazareth Center Office or Church. Please put your name and phone number on the back of the frame, so we may return it. Many thanks and blessings to you and your family.

908-889-2100

Rite of Names for 8th Grade

Sunday November 2, 2025 at 10:00 am

Followed by a Session on the Saints for Families of Faith at the Fr. Byrne Auditorium

Sunday November 2: College Care Packages 7-8:30pm

IHM has been assigned a monthly opportunity to serve the homeless at St. John's Soup Kitchen in Newark. Our assigned slot is the first Tuesday of every month for the next 12 months beginning January 7th, 2025. The dates in 2025 are scheduled:

November 4, December 2

We will need 5 volunteers for each date. We will arrange to leave from the Nazareth Center at 9:30 AM and return 1:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to help those in need. These events involve plating and serving lunches to over 250 men. Please let us know if you are available to help by checking-in below or call our office at 908-889-2100 if you need help. Thank you!

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

IHM Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
And every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

The entrance is located towards the rear doors at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
1571 South Martine Avenue. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

New Guests: Please bring photo ID and/or proof of residency.

We are also in need of food donations and volunteers to help sort donations and serve our guests. Any questions can be directed to the parish office at 908-889-2100.

Food Items Always needed

• Canned Tuna

• Canned Chicken

• Canned Salmon

• Toothpaste

• Canned Fruit Juice

• Soap

• Pancake Mix & Syrup

• Pasta

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

• Feminine Products

• Hot & Cold Cereals

• Baby Products

• Boxed Potatoes

• Diapers

• Snacks

• Deodorant

• Rice

• Mac & Cheese

• Cake Mix

• Shelf Stable Milk

• Cooking Oils

• Canned Veggies

• Tomato Sauce

• Canned Fruit

• Canned Soup

• Coffee

• Canned Beans

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

Sisters of Life Dinner & Discussion

Thursday November 6, 2025

Dinner served 6:15 pm | Talk begins 7:00 pm

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church | Fr. Byrne Auditorium

1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains NJ

Call the office if you are unable to register online 908-889-2100

Learn more about the Sisters of Life at www.sistersoflife.org

IHM Men’s Scripture & Discussion Group LIVE, In-Person meeting. Live meetings will be held on the 2nd Saturday morning of every month at 7:30AM in the church basement.

Open to ALL MEN. Coffee & Light Refreshments will be served. All men are welcome to come and socialize a bit over coffee and donuts and discuss Sunday’s scripture. The meeting will last about an hour. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded men of the Parish in a low pressure environment while gaining a better understanding of the Gospel. That will make attending Sunday Mass much more interesting and rewarding! Contact David for more information.

Families of Faith Alls Saints/All Souls Gathering

Sunday November 9, 2025

Meeting at Church at 8:45 AM

IHM Parish Life Meet and Greet
Sunday November 9, 2025
Serving treats after the 8 am, 10am and 12 noon Masses

We will be serving apple cider, coffee, tea, cider donuts, crumb cake and pumpkin bread.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
1571 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ

IHM Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
And every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

The entrance is located towards the rear doors at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
1571 South Martine Avenue. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

New Guests: Please bring photo ID and/or proof of residency.

We are also in need of food donations and volunteers to help sort donations and serve our guests. Any questions can be directed to the parish office at 908-889-2100.

Food Items Always needed

• Canned Tuna

• Canned Chicken

• Canned Salmon

• Toothpaste

• Canned Fruit Juice

• Soap

• Pancake Mix & Syrup

• Pasta

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

• Feminine Products

• Hot & Cold Cereals

• Baby Products

• Boxed Potatoes

• Diapers

• Snacks

• Deodorant

• Rice

• Mac & Cheese

• Cake Mix

• Shelf Stable Milk

• Cooking Oils

• Canned Veggies

• Tomato Sauce

• Canned Fruit

• Canned Soup

• Coffee

• Canned Beans

C.L.O.W = Children’s Liturgy Of the Word

Sunday November 9, 2025 ⋅ 10am – 11am

“We must fly to our beloved homeland.”  - St Augustine/City of God

Spirituality Seminar: Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation

written by Martin Laird

Tuesday nights from 7:15 until 8:30 pm on ZOOM

Beginning Tuesday November 11, 2025 until Tuesday January 13, 2026
(We are off on the weeks of Christmas and New Years)

Please contact Fr. Rob for an invitation or call the parish office…

908-889-2100

“We are built for contemplation.  This book is about cultivation the skills necessary for this subtlest, simplest, and the most searching of the spiritual arts: Communion with God in the silence of the heart.”

IHM Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
And every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

The entrance is located towards the rear doors at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
1571 South Martine Avenue. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

New Guests: Please bring photo ID and/or proof of residency.

We are also in need of food donations and volunteers to help sort donations and serve our guests. Any questions can be directed to the parish office at 908-889-2100.

Food Items Always needed

• Canned Tuna

• Canned Chicken

• Canned Salmon

• Toothpaste

• Canned Fruit Juice

• Soap

• Pancake Mix & Syrup

• Pasta

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

• Feminine Products

• Hot & Cold Cereals

• Baby Products

• Boxed Potatoes

• Diapers

• Snacks

• Deodorant

• Rice

• Mac & Cheese

• Cake Mix

• Shelf Stable Milk

• Cooking Oils

• Canned Veggies

• Tomato Sauce

• Canned Fruit

• Canned Soup

• Coffee

• Canned Beans

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

Women Walking In Faith

Thursday November 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm on ZOOM
Modern Day Saints: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Pee Wee Basketball 2025

The Potter Retreat

Friday, November 14th, 2025

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ Nazareth Center

IHM Parish Retreat 2025
Saturday November 15, 2025

Now is the time for the adults of our parish to experience, scripture, community, and faith sharing in a new way! Located at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church: 1571 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains, NJ
Church and the Fr. Byrne Auditorium. Begins with opening Mass, and moves into large group, and small group sharing.

We will be serving food at this event. If you have any allergies, please let us know. Please register online or call our office if you are unable to check-in online

CALL 908-889-2100

Women Walking In Faith presents…

The Jesse Tree

Sunday November 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am in the Fr. Byrne Auditorium (church cellar)

The Prayer Shawl Knitting Group makes hand-made prayer shawls for parishioners who are ill and we create scarves & hats for the needy.

We will gather every 3rd Sunday of the month (after 10:00 AM Mass) in the Nazareth Center at approximately 11:00 AM.

Please contact Marion if you would like more information or call the Parish Office at 908-889-2100.

Sunday November 16: Leadership Team - Small Group Night 7-8:30pm

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

“We must fly to our beloved homeland.”  - St Augustine/City of God

Spirituality Seminar: Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation

written by Martin Laird

Tuesday nights from 7:15 until 8:30 pm on ZOOM

Beginning Tuesday November 11, 2025 until Tuesday January 13, 2026
(We are off on the weeks of Christmas and New Years)

Please contact Fr. Rob for an invitation or call the parish office…

908-889-2100

“We are built for contemplation.  This book is about cultivation the skills necessary for this subtlest, simplest, and the most searching of the spiritual arts: Communion with God in the silence of the heart.”

IHM Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
And every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

The entrance is located towards the rear doors at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
1571 South Martine Avenue. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

New Guests: Please bring photo ID and/or proof of residency.

We are also in need of food donations and volunteers to help sort donations and serve our guests. Any questions can be directed to the parish office at 908-889-2100.

Food Items Always needed

• Canned Tuna

• Canned Chicken

• Canned Salmon

• Toothpaste

• Canned Fruit Juice

• Soap

• Pancake Mix & Syrup

• Pasta

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

• Feminine Products

• Hot & Cold Cereals

• Baby Products

• Boxed Potatoes

• Diapers

• Snacks

• Deodorant

• Rice

• Mac & Cheese

• Cake Mix

• Shelf Stable Milk

• Cooking Oils

• Canned Veggies

• Tomato Sauce

• Canned Fruit

• Canned Soup

• Coffee

• Canned Beans

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

IHM Men’s Scripture & Discussion Group ZOOM Virtual meeting. Online meetings will be held on the 4th Thursday evening of every month at 7:30PM on ZOOM.

Open to ALL MEN. All men are welcome to come and discuss Sunday’s scripture. The meeting will last about an hour. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded men of the Parish in a low pressure environment while gaining a better understanding of the Gospel. That will make attending Sunday Mass much more interesting and rewarding! Contact David for more information.

Pee Wee Basketball 2025

The Rosary Altar Society and Apple Blossom Flower Shop will be hosting a

Fall Flower Arranging Class
Friday November 21, 2025
7:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church | Fr. Byrne Auditorium

1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

$40 covers the cost of supplies
Please make checks payable to “Immaculate Heart of Mary Church”
mail payments to Alice Mansfield Smith. 3 Kennedy Drive. Clark, NJ 07066

Please contact Maureen for tickets 908-468-0909
or call Alice 908-239-9510

[1st Communion] Reconciliation Prep Session 2

Sunday November 23rd, 2025

8:45 am- 11:45 am @ Father Byrne Auditorium

Sunday, November 23 rd – Friendsgiving, 1:30-3:30, Nazareth Center Gym

Jubilee of Catechists at Sacred Heart Cathedral Basilica

Sunday November 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm

(Catechists and Select Guests by rsvp only)

Sacred Heart Basilica is located at 89 Ridge Street. Newark, NJ

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

IHM Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
And every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

The entrance is located towards the rear doors at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
1571 South Martine Avenue. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

New Guests: Please bring photo ID and/or proof of residency.

We are also in need of food donations and volunteers to help sort donations and serve our guests. Any questions can be directed to the parish office at 908-889-2100.

Food Items Always needed

• Canned Tuna

• Canned Chicken

• Canned Salmon

• Toothpaste

• Canned Fruit Juice

• Soap

• Pancake Mix & Syrup

• Pasta

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

• Feminine Products

• Hot & Cold Cereals

• Baby Products

• Boxed Potatoes

• Diapers

• Snacks

• Deodorant

• Rice

• Mac & Cheese

• Cake Mix

• Shelf Stable Milk

• Cooking Oils

• Canned Veggies

• Tomato Sauce

• Canned Fruit

• Canned Soup

• Coffee

• Canned Beans

Join us for Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Broadway Extravaganza Trip to NYC!

Friday November 28, 2025

Luxury Bus transportation at 9:15 am meeting at IHM Parking Lot.

Delicious family-style Luncheon at Tony DiNapoli in Times Square.

Ticket to Award winning Broadway show “Death Becomes Her”

Total cost is $215. Make checks payable to “IHM Parish”

Please call Janice for tickets at 908-759-6729

Advent Gathering: Eucharist (with Adoration and Advent Prayer)

Monday December 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm in Church

Beta: Science & Faith on ZOOM

Monday December 1, 2025

7:30pm - 9:00pm

IHM has been assigned a monthly opportunity to serve the homeless at St. John's Soup Kitchen in Newark. Our assigned slot is the first Tuesday of every month for the next 12 months beginning January 7th, 2025. The dates in 2025 are scheduled:

December 2

We will need 5 volunteers for each date. We will arrange to leave from the Nazareth Center at 9:30 AM and return 1:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to help those in need. These events involve plating and serving lunches to over 250 men. Please let us know if you are available to help by checking-in below or call our office at 908-889-2100 if you need help. Thank you!

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

Rosary Advent Mass & Christmas Party

Tuesday December 2, 2025

6:30 pm Annual Advent Mass

7:00 pm Christmas Party at Fr. Byrne Auditorium

“We must fly to our beloved homeland.”  - St Augustine/City of God

Spirituality Seminar: Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation

written by Martin Laird

Tuesday nights from 7:15 until 8:30 pm on ZOOM

Beginning Tuesday November 11, 2025 until Tuesday January 13, 2026
(We are off on the weeks of Christmas and New Years)

Please contact Fr. Rob for an invitation or call the parish office…

908-889-2100

“We are built for contemplation.  This book is about cultivation the skills necessary for this subtlest, simplest, and the most searching of the spiritual arts: Communion with God in the silence of the heart.”

IHM Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
And every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

The entrance is located towards the rear doors at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
1571 South Martine Avenue. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

New Guests: Please bring photo ID and/or proof of residency.

We are also in need of food donations and volunteers to help sort donations and serve our guests. Any questions can be directed to the parish office at 908-889-2100.

Food Items Always needed

• Canned Tuna

• Canned Chicken

• Canned Salmon

• Toothpaste

• Canned Fruit Juice

• Soap

• Pancake Mix & Syrup

• Pasta

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

• Feminine Products

• Hot & Cold Cereals

• Baby Products

• Boxed Potatoes

• Diapers

• Snacks

• Deodorant

• Rice

• Mac & Cheese

• Cake Mix

• Shelf Stable Milk

• Cooking Oils

• Canned Veggies

• Tomato Sauce

• Canned Fruit

• Canned Soup

• Coffee

• Canned Beans

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

Women Walking In Faith

Thursday December 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm on ZOOM

Topic: ReJoyce

Pee Wee Basketball 2025

Christmas Concert
Friday December 5, 2025

7:00 pm at St. Helen Parish
1600 Rahway Ave in Westfield, NJ

Rehearsals every Wednesday @ 7 pm in St. Helen’s Church.

Contact Katie if you would like to participate.
Call 908-889-2100

The Knights of Columbus Fr. Nelligan Council 60th Anniversary Celebration
Dinner and Jazz Concert
Friday December 5, 2025

The event will run from 7-10 pm. A pasta dinner will begin at 7 pm, and the band will begin playing at about 8 pm. The cost is $20 per person.

The performance will be by the Kean University Jazz Ensemble combined with the New Jersey Jazz Academy big band (Elefante Music), under the direction of Vincent Turturiello. Proceeds of the event go to support the charitable work of Council 5730.

Christmas Celebration & Marketplace
Sunday December 7, 2025
Mass times at 8am, 10am and 12 noon

Fun for the whole family! Holiday Marketplace, Cookies & Cocoa with Santa, Birthday Cards for Jesus, Living Nativity with LIVE animals, Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony at 1 pm

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave. in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Vendors Wanted! Call 908-889-2100 or e-mail office@ihmparish.net

Pre-Christmas Bonanza

Sunday December 7, 2025

12:00 pm Mass and festivities to follow

Monday December 8, 2025-Preparation Session- 3-7 pm- 8:30 pm Father Byrne Auditorium (Candidates)

“We must fly to our beloved homeland.”  - St Augustine/City of God

Spirituality Seminar: Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation

written by Martin Laird

Tuesday nights from 7:15 until 8:30 pm on ZOOM

Beginning Tuesday November 11, 2025 until Tuesday January 13, 2026
(We are off on the weeks of Christmas and New Years)

Please contact Fr. Rob for an invitation or call the parish office…

908-889-2100

“We are built for contemplation.  This book is about cultivation the skills necessary for this subtlest, simplest, and the most searching of the spiritual arts: Communion with God in the silence of the heart.”

IHM Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
And every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

The entrance is located towards the rear doors at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
1571 South Martine Avenue. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

New Guests: Please bring photo ID and/or proof of residency.

We are also in need of food donations and volunteers to help sort donations and serve our guests. Any questions can be directed to the parish office at 908-889-2100.

Food Items Always needed

• Canned Tuna

• Canned Chicken

• Canned Salmon

• Toothpaste

• Canned Fruit Juice

• Soap

• Pancake Mix & Syrup

• Pasta

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

• Feminine Products

• Hot & Cold Cereals

• Baby Products

• Boxed Potatoes

• Diapers

• Snacks

• Deodorant

• Rice

• Mac & Cheese

• Cake Mix

• Shelf Stable Milk

• Cooking Oils

• Canned Veggies

• Tomato Sauce

• Canned Fruit

• Canned Soup

• Coffee

• Canned Beans

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

Pee Wee Basketball 2025

IHM Men’s Scripture & Discussion Group LIVE, In-Person meeting. Live meetings will be held on the 2nd Saturday morning of every month at 7:30AM in the church basement.

Open to ALL MEN. Coffee & Light Refreshments will be served. All men are welcome to come and socialize a bit over coffee and donuts and discuss Sunday’s scripture. The meeting will last about an hour. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded men of the Parish in a low pressure environment while gaining a better understanding of the Gospel. That will make attending Sunday Mass much more interesting and rewarding! Contact David for more information.

First Reconciliation

Saturday, December 13th. 2025

10:00 am in Church

C.L.O.W = Children’s Liturgy Of the Word

Sunday December 14, 2025 ⋅ 10am – 11am

Intergenerational Cookie Swap

Sunday December 14, 2025 at 10:00 am Mass

Festivities to follow in the Father Byrne Auditorium.

Singing Christmas Carols, sharing your favorite cookies and living out Christmas memories with the IHM Parish family!

IHM Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
And every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

The entrance is located towards the rear doors at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
1571 South Martine Avenue. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

New Guests: Please bring photo ID and/or proof of residency.

We are also in need of food donations and volunteers to help sort donations and serve our guests. Any questions can be directed to the parish office at 908-889-2100.

Food Items Always needed

• Canned Tuna

• Canned Chicken

• Canned Salmon

• Toothpaste

• Canned Fruit Juice

• Soap

• Pancake Mix & Syrup

• Pasta

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

• Feminine Products

• Hot & Cold Cereals

• Baby Products

• Boxed Potatoes

• Diapers

• Snacks

• Deodorant

• Rice

• Mac & Cheese

• Cake Mix

• Shelf Stable Milk

• Cooking Oils

• Canned Veggies

• Tomato Sauce

• Canned Fruit

• Canned Soup

• Coffee

• Canned Beans

Sunday December 14: Christmas Party 7-8:30pm

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

“We must fly to our beloved homeland.”  - St Augustine/City of God

Spirituality Seminar: Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation

written by Martin Laird

Tuesday nights from 7:15 until 8:30 pm on ZOOM

Beginning Tuesday November 11, 2025 until Tuesday January 13, 2026
(We are off on the weeks of Christmas and New Years)

Please contact Fr. Rob for an invitation or call the parish office…

908-889-2100

“We are built for contemplation.  This book is about cultivation the skills necessary for this subtlest, simplest, and the most searching of the spiritual arts: Communion with God in the silence of the heart.”

IHM Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
And every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

The entrance is located towards the rear doors at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
1571 South Martine Avenue. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

New Guests: Please bring photo ID and/or proof of residency.

We are also in need of food donations and volunteers to help sort donations and serve our guests. Any questions can be directed to the parish office at 908-889-2100.

Food Items Always needed

• Canned Tuna

• Canned Chicken

• Canned Salmon

• Toothpaste

• Canned Fruit Juice

• Soap

• Pancake Mix & Syrup

• Pasta

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

• Feminine Products

• Hot & Cold Cereals

• Baby Products

• Boxed Potatoes

• Diapers

• Snacks

• Deodorant

• Rice

• Mac & Cheese

• Cake Mix

• Shelf Stable Milk

• Cooking Oils

• Canned Veggies

• Tomato Sauce

• Canned Fruit

• Canned Soup

• Coffee

• Canned Beans

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

IHM Men’s Scripture & Discussion Group ZOOM Virtual meeting. Online meetings will be held on the 4th Thursday evening of every month at 7:30PM on ZOOM.

Open to ALL MEN. All men are welcome to come and discuss Sunday’s scripture. The meeting will last about an hour. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded men of the Parish in a low pressure environment while gaining a better understanding of the Gospel. That will make attending Sunday Mass much more interesting and rewarding! Contact David for more information.

Pee Wee Basketball 2025

Saturday December 20: Babysitting Night 5-8:30pm (8th-12th graders)

The Prayer Shawl Knitting Group makes hand-made prayer shawls for parishioners who are ill and we create scarves & hats for the needy.

We will gather every 3rd Sunday of the month (after 10:00 AM Mass) in the Nazareth Center at approximately 11:00 AM.

Please contact Marion if you would like more information or call the Parish Office at 908-889-2100.

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

Christmas Gathering - Vocations & Discernment 

Monday January 5, 2026 @ 7:00 pm @ Fr. Byrne Auditorium (Church Downstairs)

Rosary Winter Luncheon

Tuesday January 6, 2025

12:00 pm

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

“We must fly to our beloved homeland.”  - St Augustine/City of God

Spirituality Seminar: Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation

written by Martin Laird

Tuesday nights from 7:15 until 8:30 pm on ZOOM

Beginning Tuesday November 11, 2025 until Tuesday January 13, 2026
(We are off on the weeks of Christmas and New Years)

Please contact Fr. Rob for an invitation or call the parish office…

908-889-2100

“We are built for contemplation.  This book is about cultivation the skills necessary for this subtlest, simplest, and the most searching of the spiritual arts: Communion with God in the silence of the heart.”

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

Families of Faith New Year’s Gathering

Sunday January 11, 2026- 10:00 am Mass and Session to follow in the Father Byrne Auditorium.

New Year, Renewed Faith, continuing Resolution to grow closer to God. 

Sunday January 11: General Group Night 7-8:30pm

Monday January 12, 2026- Prep. Session 4- 7pm-8:30 pm Fr. Byrne Auditorium (Candidates)

“We must fly to our beloved homeland.”  - St Augustine/City of God

Spirituality Seminar: Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation

written by Martin Laird

Tuesday nights from 7:15 until 8:30 pm on ZOOM

Beginning Tuesday November 11, 2025 until Tuesday January 13, 2026
(We are off on the weeks of Christmas and New Years)

Please contact Fr. Rob for an invitation or call the parish office…

908-889-2100

“We are built for contemplation.  This book is about cultivation the skills necessary for this subtlest, simplest, and the most searching of the spiritual arts: Communion with God in the silence of the heart.”

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

Monday, January 19 th – MLK Day Brunch & Bingo, 11:00-1:00,
Nazareth Center Gym

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

Baby Shower for Mercy House

Sunday January 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Mass and then Shower to Follow in Fr. Byrne Auditorium (Bring Donations for Mothers in Need)

The Prayer Shawl Knitting Group makes hand-made prayer shawls for parishioners who are ill and we create scarves & hats for the needy.

We will gather every 3rd Sunday of the month (after 10:00 AM Mass) in the Nazareth Center at approximately 11:00 AM.

Please contact Marion if you would like more information or call the Parish Office at 908-889-2100.

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

Valentines for the Elderly and Living the Beatitudes

Sunday February 1, 2026 @ 8:45 am

Mass at Church followed by Valentines for the Elderly in the Fr. Byrne Auditorium

Sunday, February 1 st – Pancake Breakfast, 9:00-12:00, Church Cellar

Sunday February 1: Leadership Team - Small Group Night 7-8:30pm

Alpha Episode 1 Dinner @ Nazareth Center

Monday February 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Monday February 2, 2026- Prep Session 5- 7pm-8:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (Church)

Rosary Altar Society Day of Reflection

Tuesday February 3, 2025

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church & Fr. Byrne Auditorium

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

Eucharist Prep Session 1

Sunday February 8th, 2026

8:45 am through 10:00 am Mass and following (Potluck Brunch)

C.L.O.W = Children’s Liturgy Of the Word

Sunday February 8, 2026 ⋅ 10am – 11am

Sunday February 8: Sandwich Making (8th graders)

Alpha Episode 2 on ZOOM

Monday February 9, 2026 at 7:30 pm

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

Beta: Science & Faith on ZOOM

Thursday February 12, 2025

7:30pm - 9:00pm

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

Families of Faith Stations of the Cross

Friday February 20, 2026 @ 7:00 pm in Church

Sunday February 22, 2026- Rite of Sponsors- 10:00 am Mass- followed by session with Sponsors in Fr. Byrne Auditorium

The Prayer Shawl Knitting Group makes hand-made prayer shawls for parishioners who are ill and we create scarves & hats for the needy.

We will gather every 3rd Sunday of the month (after 10:00 AM Mass) in the Nazareth Center at approximately 11:00 AM.

Please contact Marion if you would like more information or call the Parish Office at 908-889-2100.

Sunday February 22: College Care Packages 7-8:30pm

Alpha Episode 3 on ZOOM

Monday February 23, 2026 at 7:30 pm

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

Saturday February 28: Lenten Retreat

Families of Faith Living Lent

Sunday March 1, 2026 @ 8:45 am in Fr. Byrne Auditorium (downstairs)

Monday March 2, 2026-Prep. Session 6-7pm-8:30 pm Fr. Byrne Auditorium- (Candidates)

Alpha Episode 4 on ZOOM

Monday March 2, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Rosary Altar Society Potluck Dinner

Tuesday March 3, 2025

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church - Nazareth Center Meeting Room

1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

[1st Communion] Jesus Day Retreat

Saturday, March 7th, 2026

9:00 am- 12:30 pm. Church then Nazareth Center

C.L.O.W = Children’s Liturgy Of the Word

Sunday March 8, 2026 ⋅ 10am – 11am

SUN 3/1 or 3/8 Leadership Team - Small Group Night 7-8:30pm

Alpha Episode 5 Pizza Night @ Nazareth Center

Monday March 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm

[Confirmation: Year 2] Lent Gathering

“Let’s talk about Chastity”

Monday March 9, 2026 @ 7:00pm in Fr. Byrne Auditorium (downstairs)

O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

We meet for class on Tuesday nights starting at 6:15 pm at the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Please contact Heba if you have questions.

Call 908-889-2100

Join us for Lectio Divina: Reflection, Discussion & Quiet.
Prayer Group will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the Nazareth Center. Contact Phyllis for more details. Thank you!

Call 908-889-2100

Families of Faith St. Patrick’s Day Mass & Luncheon
Sunday March 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mass at Church followed by festivities in the Fr. Byrne Auditorium

The Prayer Shawl Knitting Group makes hand-made prayer shawls for parishioners who are ill and we create scarves & hats for the needy.

We will gather every 3rd Sunday of the month (after 10:00 AM Mass) in the Nazareth Center at approximately 11:00 AM.

Please contact Marion if you would like more information or call the Parish Office at 908-889-2100.

Sunday March 15: St. Patrick's Day Party (8th-12th graders)

Sunday March 29: Living Stations Rehearsal

Alpha Episode 6 on ZOOM

Monday March 16, 2026 at 7:30 pm