Alpha Holy Spirit Experience at Nazareth Center

Monday April 11, 2026 at 8:00 am

The Rosary Altar Society would like to invite you to…
SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
A celebration of songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein
Saturday April 11, 2026 from 11 am until 3 pm
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse at 88 Route 173 West in Hampton, NJ

Tickets are $86 per person which includes Gourmet Luncheon & Show
Please make checks payable to IHM Rosary Altar Society
Mail payments to Alice Mansfield-Smith. 3 Kennedy Drive. Clark, NJ 07066

Call Janice for tickets 908-759-6729

Sunday April 12, 2026- Rite of Service- 10:00 am Mass Church, followed by a session in Naz Ctr. (Candidates and Parents)

Divine Mercy Holy Hour
Sunday April 12, 2026
2:30 pm at Church

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

Alpha Episode 9 on ZOOM

Monday April 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

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

We meet for class on Wednesday 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

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.

Confirmation Retreat

Saturday April 18, 2026 @11:00 am in Nazareth Center Gym

Concludes with 5:00 pm Mass

(Pizza Lunch, and Snacks Provided throughout day)

[1st Communion] Final Prep Session for First Eucharist

Sunday April 19th, 2026

8:45 am - 11:45 am @ Nazareth Center and Church

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

Sunday April 19, 2026 ⋅ 10am – 11am

BINGO 4 KIDS 2026
SUNDAY APRIL 19, 2026

Families of Faith Kids and Parents will gather at 10 AM Mass followed by Bingo 4 Kids at the Fr. Byrne Auditorium (Church Basement). A free lunch will be served, there will be trivia and bingo. Plenty of cool prizes. Fun for the entire family! Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is located at 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ. Register online by clicking the buttons below and complete the online form. Call Gabe if you need help: 908-889-2100.

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.

Alpha Episode 10 Dessert Potluck at Nazareth Center

Monday April 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

First Holy Communion Family Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

7:00 pm-8:00 pm Church

First Holy Communion Ceremony

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Attention Parents & Children: Please arrive before 9:40 am

Families of Faith Closing Session & Potluck

Sunday April 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Mass at Church followed by festivities in the Fr. Byrne Auditorium

Youth Ministry Service Night
Sunday April 26, 2026 @ 6:30 pm

Alpha Episode 11 on ZOOM

Monday April 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

Care & Support Soup Celebration
Tuesday April 28, 2026
6:30 pm at the Nazareth Center

The Care & Support Ministry is a joint collaboration between Immaculate Heart of Mary Church & St. Bartholomew Parish. Please join us to help make nutritious soup for our local seniors. We will supply all the ingredients, we just need you!

If you can't make it that night, you can also make Soup or Stews at home! We are looking for caring people to make soup anytime throughout the month of February for our area seniors and homebound and homeless in area shelters. This can be dropped of anytime to the Nazareth Center, Mon- Fri from 9 AM - 2 PM or we can make arrangements for the evenings or weekend, please specify in your sign up response.

All donated soup should be in disposable containers. The need in our community is enormous right now and we need your help to keep up! We supplied over 600 cups of soup and hundreds of Sandwiches to the Emergency Code Blue shelter in Plainfield last week alone. THANK YOU!

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.

Rosary Communion Mass & Brunch

Sunday May 3, 2025

10:00 am Communion Mass at Church

11:00 am Brunch at Shackamaxon Country Club

Sunday May 3: General Group Night 7-8:30pm

Alpha Episode 12 Finale Dinner at Nazareth Center

Monday May 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

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 6th, 2026.

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, women and children. 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!

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 will gather at 7:30 PM via ZOOM on the first Thursday of every month. Occasionally, we will meet again in person at the Nazareth Center. There are new and interesting topics every month.

Please join us on ZOOM to hear more about what we all have in common with these empowering women. All are welcome and feel free to invite a friend!

Please contact Tracey at 908-889-2100 to receive our ZOOM invite and find out more about Women Walking In Faith!

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.

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

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: A Science & Faith Discussion on Gene Editing
Thursday May 14, 2026
7:30 pm on ZOOM

The Beta team will present a review and discussion of recent happenings, themes and perspectives on gene editing technology and the Church - and what it means for our society and faith. Please scan the QR code to register online or call 908-889-2100.

SENIOR TEA PARTY
SATURDAY MAY 16, 2026

Join us for an elegant affair filled with delightful conversations, exquisite teas, and a delectable assortment of sweet and savory treats! Located at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in the Nazareth Center Meeting Room on 1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ. Register online by clicking the buttons below and complete the online form. Call Gabe if you need help: 908-889-2100.

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.

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

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

Pentecost Sunday
Sunday May 24, 2026
Mass Times at 8 am, 10 am and 12 pm

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

Alpha Pentecost Reunion 2026

Sunday May 24, 2026 at 11:00 am @ Chapel/Rectory

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

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.

Holy Trinity Sunday
Sunday May 31, 2026
Mass Times 8 am, 10 am and 12 pm

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

Youth Ministry Service Night
Sunday May 31, 2026 @ 6:30 pm

Mystagogy Party

Monday June 1, 2026 @ 7:00 pm in Fr. Byrne Auditorium

Don’t Write This Off! This Is What We Are Working Towards!

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

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 6th, 2026.

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, women and children. 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!

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 will gather at 7:30 PM via ZOOM on the first Thursday of every month. Occasionally, we will meet again in person at the Nazareth Center. There are new and interesting topics every month.

Please join us on ZOOM to hear more about what we all have in common with these empowering women. All are welcome and feel free to invite a friend!

Please contact Tracey at 908-889-2100 to receive our ZOOM invite and find out more about Women Walking In Faith!

Sunday June 7: Youth Ministry Closing Event 7-8:30pm

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

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 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.

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

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

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

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.

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Nazareth Center
1571 Martine Ave in Scotch Plains, NJ

Play! Connect! Relax! Open Play for Babies & Toddlers is a welcoming place for little ones and caregivers. Free entry! Coffee provided! Bring your babies and toddlers to run and play in our secure gymnasium. Drop-ins welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF PROGRAM!
Parents must stay with their children at all times!

Enjoy a fun morning where little ones play and caregivers sip coffee and connect. No registration needed. Just show up!

Questions? Call Marielle at 908-889-2100 or send an email for a rapid response.

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 6th, 2026.

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, women and children. 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!

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 6th, 2026.

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, women and children. 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!

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 6th, 2026.

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, women and children. 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!

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 6th, 2026.

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, women and children. 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!

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 6th, 2026.

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, women and children. 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!

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 6th, 2026.

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, women and children. 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!