  Help Protect Our Religious Liberty - Update! |
Excerpt from May 2012 Clergy Communications – Office of the Archbishop
April 26, 2012 Letter to Brothers in Holy Orders
HSS MANDATE AND A FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM
I want to make you aware that the U.S. Bishops are proposing a "fortnight for freedom," which would take place between June 21 and July 4. It will be an opportunity for us to highlight the importance of our first freedom, that of religious liberty. In addition to the HHS issue, we are gravely concerned that our freedom is being attacked in other arenas as well. For instance, the recently enacted immigration laws in the State of Alabama criminalize efforts of anyone, including Church employees, to offer assistance to undocumented immigrants, including charity or even help in accessing the sacraments. We also must keep in mind that the plight of religious believers, Christians and those of other faiths, is a matter of life and death in many places throughout the world. Dioceses and parishes are being encouraged to promote special events, study and prayer at some point during this period to more fully appreciate the human right of religious liberty for everyone, here and everywhere. We will inform you of what resources become available for parishes and what activities may be organized by the archdiocese.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr
Archbishop of Cincinnati
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Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Click Here for a link to updates from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
USCCB
Click Here for the USCCB’s document: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship – A Call to Political Responsibility
Click Here for Prayers of the Faithful and other prayer resources from the USCCB.
Click Here for the USCCB’s Nationwide Bulletin Insert April-May 2012
Religious Liberty - The Most Cherished of American Freedoms
Sample Letters
Click Here for links and sample letters to our elected officials.
Talking Points
Click Here for additional updates and talking points provided by our parishioners and other individuals who are passionate about protecting our religious liberty!
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| Baby Bottle Collection – May 19 & 20 |
Baby Bottle Collection will benefit A Caring Place Pregnancy Help Center.
You can truly make a difference in the lives of young mothers in our community by taking a baby bottle, filling it with change, and bringing it back to Masses the weekend of May 19 & 20. The collection this year will benefit the clients of A Caring Place Pregnancy Help Center. This simple act will make a lasting impact on both mothers and babies in our community.
If you didn’t get a bottle and would still like one, please contact Jayne Runk at 474-6125 or runkcpa@aol.com. |
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The Most Important Pro-Life Rally Since 1973
Saturday, May 19
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The Ohio Statehouse – Columbus
8 a.m – 12 p.m. Prayer & Worship (SonicFlood)
12p.m. – 2 p.m. The Final Push Rally
One Rally. One Vote. And The Killing Stops.
“If the heartbeat’s detected, the baby’s protected.”
Click Here for a flyer. www.heartbeatbill.com |
2012 IHM Crusader Football
Open House – May 24! |
All interested IHM Day School and PRP Boys and Parents are invited to a Crusader Football Open House on
Thursday, May 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the IHM Cafeteria
Hear about our fantastic program, meet the coaches, play some games, win some prizes and HAVE FUN!
Questions? Contact Rick Baca at rickbacabills@gmail.com
Click Here for a flyer. |
| IHM School Play May 24, 25 & 26 |
Beauty and The Beast, Jr.
All performances are at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Weekend at the Anderson Center Theatre
For ticket information, please call 388-4086. |
| Pope Benedict XVI - General Audience |
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BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
[Video]
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In our catechesis on Christian prayer, we now turn to the teaching of the Apostle Paul. Saint Paul’s letters show us the rich variety of his own prayer, which embraces thanksgiving, praise, petition and intercession. For Paul, prayer is above all the work of the Holy Spirit within our hearts, the fruit of God’s presence within us. The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness, teaching us to pray to the Father through the Son. In the eighth chapter of the Letter to the Romans, Paul tells us that the Spirit intercedes for us, unites us to Christ and enables us to call God our Father. In our prayer, the Holy Spirit grants us the glorious freedom of the children of God, the hope and strength to remain faithful to the Lord amid our daily trials and tribulations, and a heart attentive to the working of God’s grace in others and in the world around us. With Saint Paul, let us open our hearts to the presence of the Holy Spirit, who prays with us and leads us to an ever deeper union in love with the Triune God.
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120516_en.html
© Copyright 2012 - Libreria Editrice Vaticana
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| Shop$mart - New Kroger Rewards Program |
Kroger Announces a New Rewards Program
The reloadable Kroger Neighborhood Reward Program will no longer earn IHM 4% starting May 1st. The dollar value on your current Kroger Neighborhood Reward card is still valid and can continue to be used to pay for groceries, gas, prescriptions, etc.
New Rewards Program works via your Kroger Plus Card – Register your Kroger Plus card following the steps below and earn rewards for IHM while you continue to earn the personal benefits of your Kroger Plus Card (fuel points, coupons, discounts, etc.).
Click Here for additional information or stop in the Fatima Room after any weekend Mass or the Parish Office and a volunteer or staff member will help you. |
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Sharing Our Blessings Housewarming - April 2012
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Many parishioners continue to ask if there is anything else they can do to help IHM’s “Sharing Our Blessings” efforts. Therefore, the Blessings Committee is announcing a Housewarming Fundraising event. A catalogue and gift registry have been mailed to all registered households. You may decide to choose to make a donation to purchase a gift or work with a group of friends or fellow ministry members and join resources to donate a “Team Housewarming gift.” Please return your gift form to the Parish Office. If you have any questions please call the Parish Office at 388-4081.
If you did not receive your catalog or gift registry please Click Here to download a Catalog or Click Here for an updated Gift Registry.
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| Parish Religion Program (PRP) Registration Info is Now Available! |
The 2012-2013 PRP registration packets are now availble.
Please Click Here to download the registration information.
Packets are also available in the Formation Office, Parish Office and in the Fatima room in Church.
For more information please call the Formation Office at 513-388-4093.
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IHM School Registration Information
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| The Immaculate Heart of Mary Festival was voted “Best of Cincinnati” for 2011 in CityBeat Magazine! |
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Congratulations to all our hard working committee members and volunteers who made this award possible!
Thank you CityBeat readers! We hope to see you all at our Festival on July 20, 21 & 22.
Click Here to check out the great entertainment we have planned for this year!
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IHM’s Festival offers a variety of games for all ages and one of the best Bid-n-Buy booths in the area. Standard festival fare is offered as well as some non-traditional food offerings and a Sunday Chicken Dinner. Beer, wine and margaritas are available and NEW for this year, they can be enjoyed in our V.I.P. Beer Garden.
Our Cincinnati Festival Alliance dealers make the poker tent an area not to be missed and the air conditioned children’s games, Murray Bros. rides and glow booth provide fun for the kids.
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| Boletín en Español |
El Ministerio Hispano de la Parroquia del Inmaculado Corazón de María se complace en compartir su boletín semanal en español. Para ver el boletín, presione aquí.
The Hispanic Ministry of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish now has a weekly bulletin available in Spanish. To see the bulletin, click here. |
| Social Ministries Commission On-Line Brochure |
Click Here for the Social Ministries Commission’s Brochure
Please look at this brochure for contact persons to volunteer at our soup kitchen work opportunities; attend Sanctity of Life series; donate to our Garage Sale for our Twinning Communities or Baby Shower; participate in our Journey to Justice annual retreat to name just a few of our ongoing activities. SMACC has 26 committees and always needs more hands.
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| Sponsor a Batahola Student |
Change a Life for just $85!
Because of your generous support of Project Education, students at our twinning community in Batahola are learning to read and write, sew and cook, and use computers to acquire employable job skills and start small home businesses. Project Education provides students with scholarship money to attend grade school, high school, and college. Education puts hope in the heart and food on the table. Sponsor a student today!
Please Click Here for a Sponsorship Form.
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| The New Roman Missal Links |
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For more information about the new Roman Missal Click Here to link to the Worship Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or Click Here to link to the USCCB . You will find a wealth of information along with resources to help you better understand the upcoming changes.
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| New Catholic Blog! |
Be sure to check out this new Catholic blog from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati!
This blog will feature a diverse line up of contributors from throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Priests, religious, seminarians, married, and single Catholics of all ages will reflect on their experience of “being Catholic”.
Check it out today at http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/being-catholic/
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| RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults |
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a year round, on-going process. Our meetings are held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Anyone considering becoming Catholic is invited to join us and learn more about our faith. Any adult Catholic who has been baptized, but has not completed their Sacraments of Initiation by having received First Communion and/or Confirmation, is also welcome. Before joining us, please call the Formation Office, 388-4188, for more information. More details can also be found by clicking the Faith Formation Link above, going into “Catechesis” and then “RCIA”. |
| Come to Me...In Adoration |
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"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened. Come to me and I will refresh you.”
Why should you spend time visiting with Jesus in the Eucharist?
Simply because Jesus himself, your best friend, invites you!
God's greatest gift to us is to believe this: You Are My God http://youtu.be/aJ4tEFPuhYI
Nothing is more beautiful to God than the prayers of children:
Children's Eucharist Adoration http://youtu.be/u-zF0VOHNog
Please Click Here for more information about Eucharistic Adoration at IHM.
Please take a few minutes to view these two powerful videos on Eucharist Adoration.
Who could refuse such an invitation from your very best friend?
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| Click here to View IHM's Church Tour Video |
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| Mercy Volunteer Corps |
Mercy Volunteer Corps (MVC) is a full-time lay volunteer program offering placements in the continental U.S. and Guyana, South America for a one or two year commitment. Mercy Volunteers serve in Education, Healthcare & Social Services. Volunteers commit equally to service, a simple lifestyle in community, and personal and communal spiritual growth.
For additional information go to http://www.mercyvolunteers.org/
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