 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
934 Highway #8, Box 10130, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5R1
Ph: 905-643-1637 Email: ihmchurch@cogeco.ca Website: www.ihmchurch.ca
Parish Office Hours: Tuesday 9a.m-12Noon; Wednesday to Friday 9a.m.-5p.m.
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PASTOR:
Rev. Edward J. Mahony
SECRETARY:
Ilaria Paletta
MASSES:
Saturday 5:00p.m; Sunday 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m.
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday Evening - Before Mass; Sunday Morning – Before Masses
BAPTISMS:
Sunday - Make appointment TWO WEEKS in advance of desired date
FUNERAL RITES:
When a death occurs in your family, please advise the Pastor or Parish Office and we
will assist you in making the liturgical arrangements. For information on Catholic
Burial, call 905-522-7727 www.thecatholiccemeteries.ca
SCHOOL:
Principal: Mr. M. Laskowski; Secretary: Mrs. M. McEniry
190 Glover Road, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5J2 PH: 905-523-2332
CHILDREN'S LITURGY:
During 11:00am Mass. For children JK to Grade 2 only. (September to June)
NEW PARISHIONERS:
We welcome you and your family to Immaculate Heart of Mary!
Please introduce yourself to Fr. Mahony. Call the Parish Office to register.
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS WHO ARE WITH US TODAY. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
We have acclaimed Jesus as the Son of David in his triumphal entry into Jerusalem
MASS INTENTIONS – APRIL 17-23, 2011
9:00A.M
JOHN BOICH – Carmine & Assunta DiBartolomeo
7:00P.M
GIANFRANCO PIRO - Family
9:00A.M
DARREN SAAB – Florence MacDonald
9:00A.M
ANTONIO FAZZARI – Joanne Lattanzi
7:00P.M
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER &
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT UNTIL 10P.M
PASSION OF THE LORD & VENERATION OF THE CROSS
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
HOLY
THURSDAY
3:00P.M.
GOOD
FRIDAY
7:00P.M
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
MASS OF THE RESURRECTION
SATURDAY
5:00P.M
SANTE D’ANDREA – Teresa & Family
BLANCHE MANOR – Dave & Casey McPherson
PLEASE NOTE THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
AND WILL RE-OPEN ON THURSDAY AT 9A.M. THANK YOU
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CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP will meet again on TUESDAY BEGINNING AT 7P.M. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
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VOLUNTEER POTLUCK – We will be having a Volunteer Potluck in our Parish Hall on THURSDAY, MAY 5
beginning at 6p.m. for everyone who helps with the care of our Church, whether it be Cleaning, Setting up,
Building Maintenance, Floral, Gardening, Music Ministry, Lectors, Ministers of Holy Communion,
Children’s Liturgy, Social & Peach Festival Committees, Collection Counters, etc.
PLEASE SEE THE SIGN UP SHEET IN THE SACRISTY
HOLY WEEK LITURGIES (APRIL 17-24, 2011)
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HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 21 – 7P.M. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 10P.M.
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 22 – 3P.M. - Passion of the Lord & Veneration of the Cross
7P.M.- Stations of the Cross
HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 23 – Confessions: 11A.M. to 12Noon
12 Noon – Blessing of Easter Food
5P.M. – Mass of the Resurrection
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 24 - 9A.M. & 11A.M.
LADIES APPRECIATION NIGHT – MAY 6, 2011 at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CHURCH.
As part of the Mother’s Day weekend, the Knights of Columbus would like to offer the Ladies
of our parish and community an evening to relax, enjoy a catered meal, with live entertainment.
A nice glass of wine also doesn’t hurt!!! Dinner will be plated and served by the Knights and this
event is for LADIES ONLY. Sorry, no men or children. Cocktails and Antipasto Buffet beginning at 6PM,
Dinner to follow at 7PM. Catered by Vincent's Catering. After dinner we are featuring Hamilton’s own Spirit of the
King, Perry Furlotte who has been singing and performing as an Elvis Tribute Artist since 1998:
www.spiritoftheking.ca. TICKETS $15/PERSON, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE 905-643-1637
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THE LAP AFGHAN PROJECT that is sponsored by the Catholic Women's League and open to anyone in the parish
continues this year. These Afghans are donated to local nursing homes and retirement homes. They can be knitted or
crocheted and be about 24" by 36". They are distributed in December. If you have any to donate or wish to donate
4 ply yarn, call Mary at 905-643-2113. Thank you to all who have donated in the past.
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DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS – SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011 will be celebrated with Bishop Douglas Crosby
at the Cathedral of Christ the King at 2p.m. for couples married 25, 40, 50, 60 or more years in 2011. To participate,
please see the poster on our Bulletin Board or call the Parish office at 905-643-1637 ext. 221 by April 30.
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THE HAMILTON DIOCESAN CONVENTION IS MAY 27-29, 2011. It is being held at the Sheraton Hotel in
downtown Hamilton. This is a wonderful opportunity to see YOUR League in action.
If any paid member is interested in attending the sessions or Banquet dinner on May 29,
please get back to Charlene by Monday, April 25th. 905-643-5087.
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DAY OF PRAYER, FRIDAY APRIL 29, 2011 - Sisters of Social Service, 11 Perthshire Court, Hamilton 9:30am-3pm
Opening prayer/meditation/song / spiritual talks Bring a bag lunch: tea & coffee provided. Cost: $20.
Please call or e-mail Sr. Elaine Arsenault, SSS to register 289-799-1064, sssperthshire@sympatico.ca.
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“GRIEF RELIEF” AND “GRIEF TALK” - Has someone you cared about died? Are you grieving the loss of the
person’s presence in your life? Are you wondering if these feelings are normal? You are not alone! “Grief Relief”
- a six week educational series dealing with grief When: Tuesdays, from April 26th to May 31st Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
P.X. Dermody Funeral Home (1919 King St. E. Hamilton). There is no cost to participate. To register call Dermodys at
905-549-9955, www.pxdermodyfuneral.com
PARISH HALL RENTAL FOR MAJOR EVENTS, please call ALBERT MARRONE 905-643-3605.
STEWARDSHIP for the WEEKEND OF APRIL 9 & 10, 2011- $3203.00 (Envelope users Only)
Please pray for priests, religious workers & volunteers throughout our Diocese –April 17-23, 2011
Sunday: Passion Sunday; Monday: Fr. Ralph Diodato; Tuesday: Fr. Leonard Strohmeyer; Wednesday: Augustians;
Thursday: Fr. Raymond Modeski; Friday: Fr. Robert Stansby; Saturday: Fr. Malcolm Katzenberger
Please remember in your prayers the sick of our Parish.