Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Kosciol Niepokalanego Serca Najswietszej Maryi Panny
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"Christ our Savior, through the intercessions of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, I pray for the Church today. I pray for Your abundant mercy upon every sinner whom You are calling into Your Church for reconciliation. I pray for my local parish, diocese, country, and the Universal Church in Rome. I especially pray for the Holy Father, the pastor of the Lateran Basilica and shepherd of the whole Church. Draw him close to You, make him holy and use him to draw many people to Yourself. Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, pray for us. Jesus, I trust in You". Amen. Prayer for the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.
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"O Jesus, I understand that Your mercy is beyond all imagining. I ask You, therefore, to make my heart so big that there will be room in it for the needs of all the souls living on this whole earthly globe. O Jesus, my love reaches beyond the world to the souls suffering in Purgatory. And I want to exercise mercy toward them by means of indulgent prayers. God's mercy is unfathomable and inexhaustible, just as God Himself is unfathomable. Were I to use the strongest words for expressing this mercy of God, they are nothing in comparison with what it is in reality. O Jesus, make my heart sensitive to all the sufferings of my neighbor whether they be of body or of soul. O my Jesus, I know that You act toward us as we act toward our neighbor. My Jesus, make my heart like unto Your merciful Heart. Jesus, help me to go through life doing good to everyone". Amen. Prayer to have a merciful heart towards others by Saint Faustina
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A Prayer for Ukraine:
"Loving God, we pray for the people of Ukraine,
for all those suffering or afraid, that You will be close to them
and protect them. We pray for world leaders, for compassion,
strength and wisdom to guide their choices. We pray for the world
that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in solidarity to our
brothers and sisters in need. May we walk in Your ways so that peace
and justice become a reality for the people of Ukraine and for all the world".
Amen
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MASS SCHEDULE
(8:00 am Daily Mass is in the convent chapel Monday thru Saturday. Doors open at 7:30 am)
SATURDAY November 8
4:00 pm + Edward & Annette Turk
SUNDAY November 9
8:00 am + Holy Name Society 10:00 am + Mieczyslaw Bogdanowicz (Anniversary of Death)
12:00 pm + Helen Hudak
MONDAY November 10
8:00 am Michael & Crystal Cesen (Wedding Anniversary)
TUESDAY November 11
8:00 am Emily Cesen (Birthday Blessings)
WEDNESDAY November 12
8:00 am + Sr. Deanna Lutch, SND
THURSDAY November 13
8:00 am For Our Parish Family
FRIDAY November 14
8:00 am + Zdzislaw Wojciechowski
SATURDAY November 15
4:00 pm Brayden Henry (Birthday Blessings)
SUNDAY November 16
8:00 am + Deceased of the Struna & Kmet Families
10:00 am + Teresa & Jozef Dropa
12:00 pm + Wieslaw Pilipczuk
+ Deceased
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We Remember in Our Prayers - Theresa Ramos who died this past week. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
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Our Holy Name Society's "Remembrance Service" - is Sunday, November 9th during the 8:00 a.m. Mass for its deceased members.
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Coffee & Donuts - will be available in the CONVENT on Sunday, November 9th after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses. Please join us and socialize with your fellow Mass attendees and parishioners.
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Our Parish Pastoral Council - will meet Monday, November 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the rectory. If a member is unable to be present, please message Fr. Ralph Hudak at 216-341-2734.
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November 15-16 is the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Collection - Nearly 38 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs to empower people to lift themselves out of poverty. By supporting this collection, you give people the opportunity to bring permanent and positive change to their communities. Give to the CCHD Collection by using the envelope for this purpose found in your monthly mailed home packet. For more information : (www.usccb.org/cchd).
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Catholic Renewal Ministries Traveling Charismatic Healing Mass - for November will be held at SS. Robert & William Parish on Friday, November 21st at 7:30 p.m. Healing prayer teams will be available after Mass for individual prayer. The church is located at 367 East 260th in Euclid 44132. For more information, please contact CRM at 440-944-9445. All are welcome. Come, Sing and Praise God with joy!
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Lights of Hearts Villa Flea Market & Christmas Fair - on Friday, November 14, 8am-6pm and Saturday, November 15, 8a-2p. Antiques, collectibles, home decor, costume jewelry, children's toys, games, puzzles, books, kitchenware, seasonal items and so much more. Admission is free. Located: 283 Union Street in the Auditorium, Bedford, Ohio. Proceeds to benefit elderly residents who have exhausted their personal finances. For more information, call (440-232-1991) or (lightofheartsvilla.org).
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"Pro Orantibus Day" (For Those Who Pray) - will be celebrated on Friday, November 21, 2025. Each year this is a special day for cloistered and monastic communities of women and men who are a tremendous gift to the Catholic Church. Pope Pius XII first instituted this ecclesial worldwide event in 1953. Pope St. John Paul II later expanded this worldwide event in 1997, to be celebrated each year on the Memorial of Mary's Presentation in the Temple, November 21st. Presently, we have three Cleveland Diocese Cloistered communities: Carmel of the Holy Family, OCD in Cleveland Hts., Poor Clare Colettines, PCC in Cleveland; and Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, PCPA in Cleveland. The faithful around the world are encouraged to pray for them. For more information, visit: (www.cloisteredlife.com), or call the Diocese Vocation Office at 440-943-7630. (FYI - IHM Church has been purchasing its altar bread (hosts) from the PCPA Sisters located on Euclid Avenue & E. 40th for over 30 years).
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Immaculate Heart of Mary's Polish Parish School of Religion - meets on Sundays at 11:00AM-Noon in the convent or grades K-8. Sign-up begins September 7th. For more information or to register, contact Beata Pierzynski at 216-355-7424 or come to the convent on Sunday at this specified time period.
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Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) is November 9th - The AMS relies solely on private donors in support of its mission, "Serving those who serve" and its ministry to provide the same pastoral care and services to Catholics serving in the United States Armed Forces, enrolled in U.S. Military Academies, undergoing treatment at any of the 153 Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, working in civilian jobs for the federal government beyond U.S. borders, and the families of these populations, as does any other Catholic diocese. While the salaries and retirement of Catholic military chaplains are paid for by the U.S. Government, the AMS receives no funding from government or the military for its programs and services, including the Co-Sponsored Seminarian Program, which provides priests for home diocese and for the military chaplaincy. There is an envelope in your monthly mailed home packet for this purpose. This collection occurs every three years. For more information (www.milarch.org).
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Malley's Chocolate Bar Fund Raiser for IHM - begins the weekend of November 15-16. The Parish Pastoral Council members will make the candy available after the weekend Masses. The table will be near the main entrance of the church. This treat will be a pleasant taste for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The $2.00 bars will also be available in the rectory during regular business hours (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.).
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Oplatki - will be available after Sunday Masses near the main entrance of the church beginning November 15-16, and in the rectory during regular business hours (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.). Cost is $1.00/small package and $2.00/large. They will be available during the Advent season while the supply lasts.
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Join the Slavic Village Historical Society - for its first Cleveland History Hour on Thursday, November 13th at 7:00 p.m. Author Jim Sweeney will present a book talk on What's the Deal with Dead Man's Curve? And Other Really Good Questions About Cleveland. Location of the event is the first floor living room of the IHM convent, accessible from the main entrance of the convent. Refreshments will be served. A small donation is suggested.
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Graveside Prayer Service for Deceased Priests - In conjunction with AM 1260 "The Rock" Cleveland Catholic Radio, The Catholic Cemeteries Association is hosting a Graveside Prayer Service for Deceased Priests on Monday, November 17th at 3:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, 14609 Brookpark Road - in the St. John Paul II Mausoleum, Section 5 across from the Priests' Section 10. All are welcome. For more information or questions, please call Renee at (216-930-4866).
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Sister Ignatia AA Women's Recovery Retreat - at the Jesuit Retreat Center, Friday, November 21st, 5:30 p.m. - Sunday, November 23rd, 11:30 a.m. Retreat leaders: Rebecca N., Kathy F., Sue R., and Adeline A. Come join us, to walk the path of our AA Founders, as we build a strong foundation on bedrock, not on sand. Cost: $325. Located at 5629 State Road, Parma. Call (440-884-9300) or (https:www.jesuitretreatcenter.org).
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Mass Intentions for the Year 2026 - can be reserved. Please note the change in our Mass schedule due to one priest present at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church:
1) Mondays thru Friday - 8:00 a.m. Mass
2) Saturdays - 4:00 p.m. Mass
3) Sundays - 8:00 a.m. English, 10:00 a.m. Bilingual, Masses
4) Fridays - 6:00 p.m. First Fridays of the month, bilingual (The third Fridays of the month 6:00 p.m. has been removed)
The 12:00 Noon Mass has been removed due to poor attendance. We have had 9 people several times, and the amount has been only in the teens for many months. The third Friday of the month 6:00 p.m. had 5 people, which is less than the First Friday of the month, the reason for its removal. Fr. Ralph Hudak.
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St. John Nepomucene Regional Parish School of Religion - is accepting registration for new students in grades 1-8 for the 2025-26 school year. We accept and serve children from Slavic Village and Southeast Cleveland parishes. So, invite a friend, relative, or neighbor to learn more about our faith. Classes are held using a homeschool model. Please call Judy Lasecki at 216-641-6444 x 10 or email (Judith.lasecki@yahoo.com) for more details or to register.
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District Pre-Baptism Class - for parents will be held at St. St. Stanislaus Church, 3649 East 65th, Wednesday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. Call the office during regular business hours to register or for more information (216-341-9091).
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For Those Who Would Prefer an Entire Polish Mass and Confession in Polish - There are two neighboring parishes available: 1) St. Stanislaus, 3649 East 65th, (216-341-9091), Mass - 10:00 a.m., Confessions - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays. 2) St. Barbara, 1505 Denison Avenue, (216-661-1191), Mass - 11:00 a.m., Confessions - 10:15-10:45 a.m. Sundays.
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For Your Information There are Other Parishes in our Area Going Through Changes - Monsignor Richard Antall, the pastor of Holy Name parish has become the new pastor of Sagrada Familia parish, 7719 Detroit Ave., in Cleveland's near westside, because he speaks Spanish fluently. Father Bob Jasany, the pastor of St. John Nepomucene, will also be the pastor of Holy Name parish. Bishop Edward Malesic makes these kind of changes due to the shortage of priests. More priests are becoming pastors of two parishes. Pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Encourage your children and grandchildren to enter religious life or the priesthood.
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For Your Information: There are Two Other Parishes with Bilingual Masses (Polish & English) on Sundays - 1) St. John Cantius, 906 College Ave., (216-781-9095), 8:30 a.m. 2) St. Casimir, 8223 Sowinski Ave., (216-341-9091), 11:30 a.m.
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How Well is the Blue Envelope Doing? - You may recall my explanation about the Diocese of Cleveland's "Keeping the Faith" program on the weekend of November 19, 2023 at all of our Masses. Parishes without schools have been asked by Bishop Malesic to partner with a parish with a school. IHM parish is partnering with St. Stanislaus Elementary school through the use of the blue envelope found in your monthly mailed home packet of envelopes. The amount donated to the school: 1) (10-28-24) $1,266.00. 2) (5-19-25) $2,151.00, 3) $335.00 (9-22-25): total $3,752.00. Weekly in the church bulletin, we put the amount of money that has been donated through the use of this blue envelope. Thank you to all who have been able to participate. Father Ralph Hudak.
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Please Join US! Hot Meal Program Every Thursday - Please join us at the St. John Paul II Ozanam Center located at Holy Name Church, 8328 Broadway Avenue, for a hot meal. Dinner is served in the Parish Hall every Thursday between 4:00-5:30 p.m. NO TAKE-OUTS!
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Available Mass Dates in December - Please consider scheduling a Mass for your beloved death or any other special date. The Saturday 8:00 a.m. Mass has been removed from the schedule. In December: 28th - 10a.
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Parish Pre-Cana Sites Programs - Go to the diocese website for the list: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/parish-life/marriage-and-family-ministry/marriage/pre-cana.
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Mass Intention Book for 2026 was opened on August 19, 2025 - To schedule in person, please come to the rectory on Monday & Friday, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. The stipend for a Mass intention is the Diocesan recommended $10. Only two weekend Masses will be permitted per every five intentions scheduled. To accommodate those with a work-schedule, homebound or traveling a long distance conflict, we will accept requests in writing. These may be mailed to the rectory (6700 Lansing Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105) or place in the Sunday collection basket. Please mark the envelope, "Mass Intentions", include in it your name, phone number, the name for whom the Mass is intended, Mass date and time, and stipend. Make checks out to "Immaculate Heart of Mary Church". If you have a special anniversary to celebrate, DO NOT WAIT until the last minute to schedule it!
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Protecting God's Children - The Diocese of Cleveland's "Protecting God's Children" program is a continuing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan response Service Office at 216-334-2999 or via email at (responseservices@dioceseofcleveland.org). You are also asked to immediately inform local authorities about inappropriate behavior.
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Weekly Donations:
10/26/2025 - $3,058.40 (R&R) - $50.00
11/02/2025 - $3,169.00 (R&R) - $275.00
Keeping the Faith - $90.00
All Souls Day #1 - $539.00
All Saints Day - $625.00
"Thank You" to all who have donated to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in these difficult times. You remain in my prayers. Fr. Ralph Hudak
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Standing with Moms in Need (for your information) - "The Catholic Church has a long history of service to those who are most vulnerable and remains the largest private provider of social services in the United States. Through the sacrificial efforts of faithful Catholics, the Church serves millions through diocesan ministries and agencies, Catholic hospitals and schools and parishes. From religious communities to pregnancy care centers, from refugee resettlement services to foster care and adoption agencies, and form maternity homes to parish based ministries, the Church consistently bears witness in word and deed to the beauty and dignity of every human life - including both mother and child" (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops).
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Information for Senior Age People - If you have an IRA retirement account and you are 70 1/2 years or older, please consider an IRA Charitable Rollover to benefit your Parish, Catholic Charities, Priestly Formation, Catholic Education or another ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland and/or a "Not for Profit" organization in the community. For more information read some of the material place on the church bulletin board and in the two pamphlet racks near the confessionals.
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Are You in the Process of Moving? - In order to serve you the best way possible, we need your current information. Any changes in your family information should be updated with the Parish Office. Thank You!
************************************************************************************************************************** "A Closer Walk with Thee" - (CCA Monthly Grief Support E-Newsletter) - Subscribe to the Catholic Cemeteries Association's monthly grief support e-newsletter, "A Closer Walk with Thee". This e-newsletter is emailed the first Tuesday of each month to any family/individual who has expressed an interest in our bereavement programs. To subscribe to this valued grief support resource, visit: https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx and click the tan signup box on the right side, contact Rhonda (rabrams@clecem.org) or call 216-930-4866. You can also click this link and go directly to the signup (https://bit.ly/ccabereavementbulletin).
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Catholic Cemeteries Association Grief Support/ "In-Office" and "Virtual" - We continue to provide free monthly grief support groups in two formats: In-Office (3pm) and Virtually (5pm). Our Grief Support Groups meet the 3rd Sunday of every month. Meetings are open discussion format, surrounding a monthly topic or whatever is on your heart. They do not build off each other so you can stop in any monthly and fit right in. If you are not yet able to talk about your grief, just come to listen and be in the presence of those who understand. The November 16th topic is "Thanksgiving Grief and Preparing for the holidays". We offer a comfortable, private and safe environment where you are free to explore your grief. Catholic Cemeteries Association follows the guidelines set by the CDC, the State of Ohio and the Diocese of Cleveland regarding COVID-19 protocols. We do however strongly suggest that those not yet vaccinated or who are otherwise vulnerable, continue to wear a facemask. CCA will continue to follow strong hygiene practices and encourage all who are ill to stay at home. Our Virtual Grief Support Group and our monthly grief support e-newsletter are excellent alternatives for individuals who are not able to join us in person for Grief Support. In Office: 3-4:00 pm at St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon (new office); Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron (office); Holy Cross Cemetery, Brookpark (office); Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland (office); All Saints Cemetery, Northfield (office) and All Souls Cemetery, Chardon (office). Virtual: 5-6:00 pm via ZOOM follows the same monthly topic discussion as the in-office groups. Sign-up at http://bit.ly/ccavirtualgriefsupportgroup to receive login information and the handout materials. You can join virtually from any Wi-Fi enabled are via computer, laptop, smartphone, or even without Wi-Fi (via audio only) from your analog phone. If you do not have Wi-Fi or email, please contact Rhonda at 216-930-4866. Your RSVP for both In-Person and Virtual Grief Support is appreciated but not required to attend. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Rhonda at 216-930-4866 or rabrams@clecem.org.
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Practicing Spiritual Communion - When the faithful are unable to physically attend Mass, they should be recommended to practice "spiritual communion", an act to which the saints have given a consistent witness. Spiritual communion is a traditional practice of expressing to the Lord our longing for Him and our desire for Him to enter our hearts. St. Theresa of Avila (1515-82) said: "When you do not receive Communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you". While there is no formula prescribed by the Church to make to an act of spiritual communion, prayers composed by various saints are part of the Church's rich treasury of devotions. One of the more popular acts of spiritual communion comes from St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787): "My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You". Amen
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The Sunday television Mass can be seen at 10:00 am on WUAB Channel 43 - This provides viewers with an opportunity to take part in the weekly celebration of the Mass at a much more convenient time. In addition, WUAB 43 is an over-the-air station that is accessible even to those without cable TV. Those with cable TV need only check their local cable system listing to determine where WUAB is located on their local channel line-up. The weekly TV Mass is produced by the Diocese of Cleveland. It originates from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. The televised Mass has been a staple of religious programming on Northeast Ohio airwaves for decades, cultivating a dedicated and faithful following. It is hoped that viewers will continue to tune in on this new station at this new, more convenient time. The TV Mass can also be accessed on demand starting Saturday evening and running throughout Sunday on the Diocese of Cleveland website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org. In addition, the Mass can be heard on the radio on AM 1260 The Rock at 4:00 pm on Saturdays and 10:30 am on Sundays. Also, radio station WINT-1330 AM airs the Mass each Sunday at 9:00 am and Cox Communications cable subscribers can view the Mass on Sunday at 11:30 am on channel 45, and cable station 18 EWTN has its own Sunday and weekday (8:00 am, Noon & 7:00 pm) schedule of Masses. In addition to the Holy Mass, AM 1260 The Rock offers numerous opportunities for prayer throughout the day. The Holy Rosary at 5:30 am and 9:30 pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet: 5:00 am Monday thru Friday; 3:00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please visit am1260therock.com for their full schedule.
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The Mass is the Greatest of Prayers - Some reasons for Mass Intentions are an expression of our faith, belief in life after death, belief in the power of prayer to help the deceased during their time of purification (souls in purgatory), for a particular person or persons who have died, for an anniversary of death, wedding anniversary, for health, alcohol-drug addiction, financial help, peace in the world, for our government, a happy death, respect for life, Devotion to Mary or other special intentions.
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THE MAGNIFICAT
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is His Name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel
for He remembered His promise of mercy,
the promise He made to our fathers,
to Abraham and His children forever.
THE MEMORARE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known,
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help,
or sought thy intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins,
my Mother.
To thee do I come,
before I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen
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