Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Kosciol Niepokalanego Serca Najswietszej Maryi Panny
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"O Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of the Rosary. Thank You for this sacred tool that draws us closer to You and deepens our faith. May each bead remind us of Your love and the intercession of our Blessed Mother. Help us to pray with sincerity and devotion, finding peace and strength in every prayer". Amen.
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"Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and tender Mother of all people, I consecrate myself to you Immaculate Heart, and recommend to you my family, my country, and the whole human race. Please accept my consecration, dearest Mother, and use me as you wish, to accomplish your designs upon the world. O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, rule over me, and teach me how to allow the Heart of Jesus to rule and triumph in me and around me, as it has ruled and triumphed in you". Amen. Feast Day: October 7th Our Lady of the Rosary.
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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 October 11
4:00 pm + Ben & Irene Dansko
SUNDAY October 12
8:00 am + Holy Name Society 10:00 am + Jadwiga Suchocka
12:00 pm Cecelia Bell (Health & Blessings)
MONDAY October 13
8:00 am + Edward Wisniewski
TUESDAY October 14
8:00 am + Ron Kral (5th Anniversary of Death)
WEDNESDAY October 15
8:00 am For Our Parish Family
THURSDAY October 16
8:00 am + All Souls Intention
FRIDAY October 17
8:00 am + Zosia Blaut
6:00 pm + Judy & George Pike
+ Harry & Vicki Neiman
SATURDAY October 18
4:00 pm + Edward Sobczynski
SUNDAY October 19
8:00 am + Bernadette Workman
10:00 am + Marian Korcz (8th Anniversary of Death)
12:00 pm Bridget, Alex, Alyssia & Jeff Latran
+ Deceased
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Polish Heritage Strolls - will take place during the Tuesdays of October from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tours begin outside the front entrance of St. Stanislaus Church, proceed down East 65th St. to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and conclude at the Polish-American Cultural Center where refreshments will be available at a nominal cost. The tours are narrated, and participants will be treated to tidbits of neighborhood history and lore. Required reservations are free at: (www.takeahikecle.com/polishheritage).
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Parish Pastoral Council - will meet on Monday, October 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the rectory. If a member is unable to be present, please leave a message for Father Hudak (216-341-2734).
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Coffee & Donuts - will be available in the school gym on Sunday, October 12th after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. This occurs monthly on the second Sunday of the month. Please join us and socialize with your fellow Mass attendees and parishioners.
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World Mission Sunday is October 19th - In one weekend, we will unite with fellow Catholics globally to mark this special day in which we share because of our Baptism. It is a day that leads us to the heart of our Christian Faith - leads us to Mission! Your generosity on World Mission Sunday supports the work of priests, religious and lay leaders in the Missions who share our faith with those most in need. Pope Leo (Remember he was a missionary for most of his priesthood) invites the entire church to support the young mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, parts of Latin America and Europe. There is a white envelope in your monthly mailed home packet for this purpose. Remember the missionaries in your prayers. For more information, visit (MISSIO.org).
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Parish Finance Council - will meet on Thursday, October 24th at 6:00 p.m. in the rectory. If a member is unable to be present, please leave a message for Father Hudak (216-341-2734).
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A Mile for Mary, October 25th - The World Apostolate of Fatima, Cleveland Division on Saturday, October 25th will have a Mass and Eucharistic Procession in "Reparation for the sins against the Immaculate Heart of Mary". Beginning at St. Therese, 5276 East 105th St., Garfield Hts., and the procession ends at Ss. Peter and Paul, 4750 Turney Rd., Garfield Hts., about one mile.
9:00 a.m. - Mass at St. Therese
10:00 a.m. - Eucharistic Procession to Ss. Peter and Paul. A shuttle will be available for those
needing assistance. Join us in prayer with the Rosary and Scripture at the church.
11:00 a.m. - Eucharistic Adoration at Ss. Peter and Paul
11:30 a.m. - Light lunch at Ss. Peter and Paul
(times noted are approximate).
We will answer Our Lady of Fatima's call to console her Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart, interceding for our world through her prayerful reparation and public witness. We process to console her Immaculate Heart, intercede for forgotten souls, and restore the true spirit of Christian witness. Hope to see you there!
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Pray the Rosary - the month of October has traditionally been a time for us, as members of the Catholic church, to concentrate more on praying the Rosary, daily if possible. Praying the Rosary as a family helps its members to remain unified in a time when it faces many challenges today from secular society. It is up to parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts and uncles to reach out and teach the younger members of the family about this beautiful prayer. Devotion to Jesus' mother, Mary, our mother too, is important for our spiritual well-being. Remember to meditate on one of the Mysteries of the Rosary (Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous) as you pray it. As a parish family, we pray the Rosary before the 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses during the month of October.
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St. Vincent de Paul Society Blanket Sunday is October 11-12 - This weekend marks the 39th Annual Blanket Sunday Collection to help the poor. Due to sanitary concerns and lack of storage space, we will gratefully accept your financial donation and do the shopping for you, making your money go even further with bulk purchases of blankets and other items needed by the homeless and disadvantaged. In 2024, funds from the appeal were used to purchase nearly 5,000 new winter blankets, in addition winter hats, gloves and other necessities were provided to the needy. Make your check out to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and put "SVDP Blanket Sunday" on the memo line. IHM will then forward one check to the SVDP Diocesan Office. For more information and to donate, visit (BlanketSunday.org). IHM donated $395.00 last year.
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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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"40 Days for Life" from September 24 to November 2 - You are invited to join other Christians and people of good will for 40 Days for Life - 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You are also invited to stand and peacefully pray anytime between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside PRETERM - 12000 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland or PLANNED PARENTHOOD - 25350 Rockside Road, Bedford Hts., or SIGNATURE HEALTH - 54 South State St., Painesville. For more information, contact John Noall at (216-245- 9744) or (clevelandpraysforlife@gmail.com).
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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 November & 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: 5th - 6p and 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:
09/28/2025 - $2,057.00 (R&R) - $0.00
10/05/2025 - $2,778.00 (R&R) - $645.00
Keeping the Faith - $291.00
"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 October 19th topic is "All Saints & All Souls Days". 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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