Bishop Lawrence Persico will celebrate a Mass for Respect Life Sunday on Oct. 2 at 11:30 a.m. at The Epiphany of the Lord Parish, 353 Pine St., Meadville. A reception immediately follows Mass. Pro-life groups are encouraged to RSVP and attend together. Groups can RSVP by visiting the Social Justice and Life webpage at www.ErieRCD.org/socialjusticelife or by calling 814-824-1250. Questions can be directed to Patrice Swick, director of the Social Justice and Life Office, at sjl@ErieRCD.org.
The American Red Cross will be running a Blood Drive in Gallagher Hall on Tuesday, September 20 from 11:45 am to 5:15 pm. To make an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org and search by zip or use your Blood App. You can also call 1-800 RED CROSS.
We need volunteers to help at the Blood Drive. To help, call the parish office 724-662-2999
All men and women parishioners in the Diocese of Erie are welcome to join the St. Mark Seminary Auxiliary, an organization established in 1945 to provide spiritual support to young men who have chosen a life of sacred service. The first meeting of the auxiliary this year is Sept. 13, beginning with a Mass at 7 p.m. in the chapel of St. Mark Seminary, 429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, followed by a brief meeting. Meetings are generally held the second Tuesday of the month. Seminarians attend the meeting so that auxiliary members have a chance to meet and visit with them. Participation in the auxiliary is not demanding, but the mission is fulfilling. For information, contact Kathy Holland at 814-440-3406.
From Mrs. Victoria Wagner, Faith Formation Coordinator for Beloved Disciple and Immaculate Heart:
We are so excited to have the parishioners from Immaculate Heart of Mary join us for faith formation this year. LIFT, Living in Faith Together, gives everyone in our parishes, both young and old, an opportunity to enhance their faith journey. I will be available after all weekend masses on September 17th and 18th to answer questions and have registration packets available. Families with children will attend Sunday sessions. The morning starts with breakfast at 9:00. Young adults and adults have the option of attending either on Sundays or Tuesdays. Tuesday session begins with dinner at 5:30 and ends at 7:00. Father David and Father Boyd will be leading the Sunday adult sessions and Deacon Owen Wagner will lead the Tuesday sessions.
Here are a few dates I wanted to share so you can mark your calendar.
September 11th 9:00 Confirmation Class
17th & 18th Registration after all masses
October 9th 9:00 First LIFT session for adults, children and parents/ guardians
4th 5:30 Young adults, adult only session
16th 9:00 LIFT, adults, children and parents/guardians
18th 5:30 Young adult, adult session only
23rd 9:00 Reconciliation Class
Please feel free to call Victoria Wagner if you have any questions. 724.748.6700 extension 116
In the past months, you have likely heard about the coming changes from the Office of Faith Formation for the Diocese of Erie. With the exciting changes and updates coming, there needs to be a change on the local level for the benefit of the youth of our parishes and communities.
Part of being assigned as a pastor is the official ceremony presided by the Bishop of the Diocese. Bishop Persico will be visiting our parish on Saturday, September 3 at the 5pm parish mass. Following the mass, there will be a light cookie and coffee reception in Gallagher hall. If you would be willing to donate cookies for the day, I would be truly grateful! Please let us know in the office by giving us a call or emailing us.
Our new Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Parish app is now available to download for iPhone and Android smart phones. Stay connected with our parish throughout the week with instant notifications, an easy-to-access event calendar, and the ability to quickly reply to or share messages via Facebook or Twitter. Also enjoy a bunch of additional features like prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more.
Help foster a stronger parish life at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Parish and better engage the New Evangelization.
Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone’s app store for myparish, or scan the QR code below with your smart phone’s camera. On your mobile device now? Click the app icon below!
Join us for our annual St. Hermenegild Mass on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Mass will be at 6pm with a picnic following. Please bring a covered dish to share!
Our parish Knights of Columbus council will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast, Sunday August 7 from 9:00 am until Noon. Please come and enjoy a spectacular breakfast in support of our Knights and our parish family.
