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New Server Training

January 29, 2012

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 4 if you would like to become a NEW SERVER at IHM.

Requirements are:

  • Have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and Holy Communion.
  • Be an active member of IHM.
  • Be reverent, attentive, and the ability to think on your feet.
  • Attend server training and update training.
  • Parental support is a must.
  • Please fill out a registration form which is at IHM Information Desk and return before Saturday, February 4.

The meeting will begin at 8:00 am and end at 10:30 am.  The training will be in the Church with Fr, Brian and Mrs. Bradford.  If you have questions, please contact Mary Reinert, IHM Liturgy Director, ext 110

 

New Usher Training

January 29, 2012

IHM is looking for more USHERS.  If you have a friendly smile and willing hand to serve others then IHM is in need of you to be an USHER.  Usher Training will be Saturday, February 4 in the Cenacle Room starting at 8:30 am to 10:30 am.  Please fill out a Usher Registration form which is at the IHM Information Desk and return it before February 4.  Mike and Theresa Bralish will be doing the training.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Reinert, IHM Liturgy Director, ext. 110

 

Candlemas

January 29, 2012

The celebration of Candlemas originated in the late fifth century as a tribute to the light of God’s glory that was manifested in Christ Jesus. Simeon’s prophecy declared Jesus to be the Lord’s salvation and “a light for revelation to the gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”  This passage continues to be the focus of the celebration.  Join us for Mass February 2 at 7:15 am or 8:30 am.  Bring your candles to be blessed.  Candles are available in The Word Book Store.  Join us for this beautiful celebration of Christ, light to the world.

 

Blessing of Throats

January 29, 2012

Friday, February 3 at 7:15 am and 8:30 am, IHM will have the Blessing of Throats.  The prayer that will be said is, “Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”  Come join us at the morning masses to celebrate the century old tradition of the Blessing of the Throats.

 

Knights of Columbus Membership Drive

January 29, 2012

Membership Drive February 4-5, 2012.  Members of the Knights of Columbus will be in Cabrini Hall after all masses next weekend.  They have a short video presentation on the good work that the Knights are involved in.  Please join them to see how you can get involved in this wonderful ministry.

 

Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus

January 29, 2012

A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Fr. Greg, Wayne and Laurie Vestal and Scott Scherer, President of Catholic Travel Center Worldwide Tours and Pilgrimages, invite you and your friends to an information meeting Thursday, February 2 at either 9:15 am or 6:45 pm.  You are welcome to invite your friends from other parishes.  Those of you who have traveled on pilgrimages before know the impact that a spiritual journey of this magnitude can have.  Time is of the essence and space is limited to 39 people.

    

Vote “NO” on Civil Union Legislation

January 29, 2012

Civil union legislation will once again be presented to the Colorado Legislature during the 2012 legislative session.  If you have not done so yet, please fill out postcards for your State Senator and Representative urging them to protect traditional marriage and oppose any civil union legislation.  This is an important initiative and we encourage you to make your voices heard regarding this issue.  To learn more, please visit our RESOURCES page.

 

Welcome Home!

January 29, 2012

Have you been thinking about your Catholic faith for a while and have you heard God calling you back to His church? Has there been something that has been holding you back? No matter what has happened in the past or how you may feel about an individual, Jesus Christ invites you home. You are loved and missed and we at Immaculate Heart of Mary share in that invitation. We wish to welcome you home with open arms as the father of the Prodigal son received him on his return. We are providing an opportunity for you to come home and renew your faith, a forum for discussion and to have your questions answered. Beginning on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 9:30 am, Deacon Jerome Durnford will offer a class that will allow you to have your questions answered. A time for prayer and quiet reflection that will hopefully begin a time of healing and eventual Reconciliation!  Classes will be held every Saturday at 9:30 am.

 

New Book on the Archdiocese

January 29, 2012

The beautiful coffee table book on the history of the Archdiocese of Denver is available now in The Word Bookstore. It will make a beautiful Christmas gift and is for sale for $25.00 for a limited time this Christmas season. Fifty percent of the proceeds will directly benefit the parish of Immaculate Heart of Mary. We hope you will consider this book while purchasing gifts for your family and friends. Every Catholic in the Archdiocese should have this historic book. It will help you remember the churches where you were married, baptized and where your loved ones lived, worked and prayed. Thank you for enjoying this book and purchasing it soon!

  

Embracing Change in the New Liturgy

January 29, 2012

In the third edition of the Roman Missal, almost every prayer in the Mass—those spoken by the priest and those spoken by the people—has been retranslated from Latin to English. Some prayers now recited by memory will need to be relearned, and the familiar language of many prayers recited by the priest will change. The language that the faithful will hear and pray is more formal, and somewhat more complex than the language of ordinary conversation. It conveys rich theological concepts and retains biblical language and images.

How can you prepare for the changes?

  • PRAY for a renewal of love for the Liturgy at IHM and in the Church.

  • Read the new texts of the people’s parts at Mass. Begin to study them so that you will be able to pray them well at the 1st Sunday of Advent Mass.

  • The Word Book Store has the “Mass Prayers and Responses” cards. Regular size print is $.50 and the large size print is $.75

For more information on the New Translation of the Roman Missal, visit the website for the United States Council of Catholic Bishops by clicking HERE

New Prayer Cards…

You may notice these great new prayer cards in the pews…They highlight in bold all the new responses for the New Translation of the Roman Missal. We have these cards in several sizes available for purchase in The Word Bookstore, and we also have them available HERE. PLEASE do not take the prayer cards you find in the pews, so that all our parishioners may benefit from them.

 

Online Giving: It’s Available, It’s Safe, It’s Easy!

January 29, 2012

The internet provides a wonderful tool to help you make your tithe to the church! There are tons of benefits to donating online, including choosing the frequency of your gift, where it’s used, and where it comes from. Set up is easy, taking as little as 15 minutes, and everything happens automatically once your setup is complete! The Archdiocese of Denver has also determined that the company we use for online donations is the safest, easiest and most accurate company out there! We will be having tables in the Narthex after all the masses this weekend with computers to help you sign up to tithe online. You can easily sign up directly from our website! Simply go to “Resources” > “Online Giving”, click “Donate Online” and follow the simple instructions to set up your account! For more information, click HERE