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. 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: 190 Glover Road, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5J2 PH: 905-523-2332 Principal: Mr. M. Laskowski; Secretary: Mrs. M. McEniry 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: Blessed are those who trust in the Lord. MASS INTENTIONS – FEBRUARY 14 to FEBRUARY 20 9:00A.M GABRIEL CICCHI – Mrs. Donelson 7:00P.M EDA TOMASSETTI – Tony & Angela Bucciarelli THURSDAY 9:00A.M LORENZO SEPE – Maria Caucci FRIDAY 9:00A.M SATURDAY 5:00P.M. ANNE STOKL – Theresa Robertson & Mike & Family IDA DIGIANTOMASSO – Mario & Carol DiGiantomasso MARIA SANTINI – Vince & Sarah Santini ASH WEDNESDAY PLEASE NOTE: FATHER WILL BE AWAY NEXT WEEK. THE PARISH OFFICE WILL REMAIN OPEN. THERE WILL BE NO WEEKDAY MASSES UNTIL ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 at 9a.m. and 7p.m. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE ITALIAN CENACLE meets here at our Parish once a month on the last Tuesday, beginning with Mass at 7p.m. and continuing with prayers. All our Parishioners, family members and friends are invited to attend. The next Cenacle will be TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MESSAGES FROM FATHER MAHONY: VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to participate in the Passion of Christ on Good Friday. Rehearsals will begin in February. Please call the Parish Office 905-643-1637 if you are interested. *************** LENTEN PRAYER & STUDY will begin the first Saturday of Lent, FEBRUARY 20 at 10a.m. in the Church. This is a 6 week study and a good means for renewal and spiritual growth. *************** PASTORAL COUNCIL -We are looking for new members including one young person. If you are interested in serving on this council, please call the Parish office 905-643-1637. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ST. MARGARET MARY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS presents The Irish Canadian Club Choir. An afternoon of Irish Entertainment – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 at 2p.m. St.Margaret Mary Parish, 20 Idlewood Ave, Hamilton. Admission: non-perishable food items. A collection will be taken to benefit the MS Society of Canada. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ARE YOU CELEBRATING YOUR 25th, 40th, 50th, or 60th+ WEDDING ANNIVERSARY this year? If you are, you are cordially invited to join couples from across the Diocese of Hamilton on SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at the Cathedral of Christ the King at 2p.m. (Space allows room for Anniversary Couples only – those married 60yrs or more are allowed 1 guest). Please pick up a form on the bulletin board. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I.H.M KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PIEROGI & KIELBASA DINNER or TAKE-OUT in the Parish Hall on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 from 3P.M. to 7P.M. Adults $10; Children $6. **************** DELUXE BREAKFAST, SUNDAY, MARCH 7 from 9AM to 1PM in the Parish Hall. Adults $8, Children $6. Brought to you by the Knights of Columbus. Proceeds from both events will go towards Haiti Relief Fund and Church Building Fund. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: We are trying to improve the way we communicate with our members and parishioners, please browse the Bulletin Boards that feature upcoming events and news. ************* BAKE & TAKE on SUNDAY, MARCH 7 at 9a.m. in the Parish Hall. All baked goods can be dropped off before the 5p.m. Mass as well as the 9a.m. and 11a.m. Masses in the Parish Hall. Thanking you in advance for your support. STEWARDSHIP for the WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 2010 - $4622.50 (Envelope users Only) ********** LOONIE/TOONIE COLLECTION - $750.00 PARISH HALL RENTAL FOR MAJOR EVENTS, please call ALBERT MARRONE 905-643-3605. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ R.I.P Please remember the repose of GIOVANNA RAGONA the mother of Frank Ragona from our Parish. May the Lord of Peace be with the Family. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please pray for priests, religious workers & volunteers throughout our diocese –February 14 to 20, 2010 Sunday – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Monday – Fr. Mervin Perera Tuesday – Fr. Donald Wilhelm; Wednesday – Sisters of the Precious Blood Thursday - Fr. Wayne Lobsinger; Friday – Fr. Jerzy Tomon; Saturday – Fr. Miro Grubisic _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please remember to pray for the sick of our Parish.