East 4th Street Entrance

Schedule of MassesSaturday Vigil - 5:00 PMSunday - 8:45 AM & 11:45 AM & 4:30 PM (Urdu)Weekdays - 8:45 AM

ConfessionsSaturday - 4:00PM. By appointment for all other times.

DevotionsMiraculous Medal Novena, Mondays following the 8:45 AMMass.

Recitation of the Rosary following weekday morning Mass.

BaptismParents should call the rectory to make an appointment. Pleasenote that there are no baptisms during the season of Lent.

MarriagePlease call the rectory to schedule an appointment with a memberof the Parish Staff. Marriage arrangements must be made at leastsix months prior to the intended wedding date. In addition, pleaselog on to www.pre-cana.org for complete information aboutmarriage preparation in the Diocese.

Parish RegistrationAll are welcomed and invited to register at the Parish Office andparticipate in our parish.

Rectory Office HoursMonday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

To see a particular Staff Member, please call for an appointment.

Rectory Office718-871-1310

Fax718-633-1866

Websiteihm-brooklyn.org

School718-768-7629

Religious Education Office718-871-1310 opt.3

Parish StaffRev. Ilyas Gill, PastorDeacon James D. NobleDeacon John M. CantirinoDeacon Antonio J. GonzalezMr. John M. Mancuso, Youth MinisterMr. Connor M. Whelan, Music DirectorMs. Donna Spoto, Office Manager/Dir. of Faith FormationRev. Francis Obu-Mends, CSSp, In ResidenceRev. John P. Cush STD, In Residence

Our SchoolSaint Joseph the Worker Catholic AcademyMs. Stephanie-Ann Germann, Principal

Sunday, August 22, 2021Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

With confidence that the Immaculate Heart of Mary will guide us, our parish is:• A faith community proclaiming the Word of God as preached by Jesus Christ• Strengthened by the Eucharist and striving to live in faith, hope and charity• A loving family that works collaboratively to establish and develop ministries thatgaddress the diverse needs of our community

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish welcomes all who wish to join us in our journey of faith.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway • Brooklyn, New York 11218

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The sick and the homebound of

And our faithful departed loved ones

ANNOUNCED

MASS INTENTIONS IN MEMORIAL WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 2021 The candle at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Statue is being offered In Thanksgiving requested anonymously. The candle at the St. Joseph Statue is being

offered for the recovery of Joseph Paloscio

requested by his mother-in-law, Judy. The candle at the Sacred Heart Statue is be offered in loving memory of Maryann Perez requested by her cousin, Judy.

The candle at the St. Anne Statue is being

offered for the recovery of Alicia Paloscio

requested by her grandmother, Judy.

The candle at the St. Jude Statue is being

offered for the recovery of John Carpenzano

requested by his mother-in-law, Judy. The candle at the St. Padre Pio Statue is being

offered In Thanksgiving requested by Judy

Carpenzano. The candle at the St. John Paul II Statue is

being offered in loving memory of James F.

Noble requested by the Noble Family.

The red rose at the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Statue is being offered in loving memory of

Pasquale Perrotta requested by his family.

WEEK 3

Andrew Bartolomeo David Bovino

Phool Manhori Chandra Jorge Escalante Mary Mooney Maria Turzo

Ursala Wojcik

WEEK 1

Jerome Khokhar Frank Ortiz Joan Roller

Albi Ruocco Charlie Ruocco Alicia Paloscio

Vincenza Iuliano

Please remember our men and women serving throughout the world in the US Military in your prayer.

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10 Mt 23:13-22 8:45 Violeta Baesa By Ben & Celia Karganilla TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021 Rv 21:9b-14 Jn 1:45-51 8:45 Maria Dolce By Barbara & Doug Hay WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021 1 Thes 2:9-13 Mt 23:27-32 8:45 Luis Rodrigo Lamiña Pillajo By Linda Nestor THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 1 Thes 3:7-13 Mt 24:42-51 8:45 Antoinette Calio (living) By A. Calio FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 1 Thes 4:1-8 Mt 25:1-13 8:45 Maria Dolce By Tony & Mary Tesoriero SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021 1 Thes 4:9-11 Mt 25:14-30 8:45 Maria Dolce By Peter & Antonina Friederich 5:00 Mary Dolce By Donna Slivoski Catherine McNamara By Joseph Caiazzo EmmaVasquez By Maria Bowen SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2021 Dt 4:1-2, 6-8 Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 8:45 Peter Furtaw By Cantone Family 11:45 Monthly Mass Enrollment

4:30 Healing Mass (English)

WEEK 2

Joe Barbera Antoinette Calio Charlie Dorego

Parbati Geoffroy Laura Leach Frank Noll

Tom McGloin

Robert Stapleton

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Associated Vincentian Charities of Brooklyn Gives Back

Immaculate Heart of Mary should share in the profits. For each car, truck or van, running or not the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $75/$200 per vehicle. Maybe you don’t have a vehi-

cle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would

like to dispose of. Call the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul at: 718-491-2525. Thank You!

Dear Parishioners, This pandemic does not look like it is over. This current wave of the delta variant that the country is currently facing is very scary and everyday we hear the number of cases are increasing. With the delta variant so much in the news, Bishop DiMarzio is asking that we all be attentive to Covid-19 safeguards as we gather inside our Churches for worship. Please be reminded of the following: • Whereas unvaccinated individuals continue to be responsible for wearing masks in accordance

with the Federal Center for Disease Control guidance, everyone is encouraged to continue to wear masks to protect each other and especially for the protection of children not able to be vac-cinated as of yet or individuals unable to be vaccinated for other health reasons.

• Individuals who are unvaccinated should continue to maintain social distancing. • It is highly recommended and appreciated if the faithful would receive Communion only in the

extended hand and not on the tongue. • There will continue to be no physical exchange of the sign of peace; Communion from the chal-

ice will not resume right now; baptismal fonts and holy water stoups will remain empty. • Our worship space continues to be sanitized two times per week. We hope and pray that all parishioners will feel safe within the Church as we all work toward the life we knew before these unfortunate circumstances befell us. Let’s be safe and keep praying for an end to this pandemic. May God bless you and your families abundantly. Fr. Gill

It’s Easy to Donate Online

Go to our parish website:

www.ihm-brooklyn.org

Scroll down to Announcements on main page, click on Annual Catholic Appeal 2021 Diocese of Brooklyn.

This takes you to the ACA webpage; click on

Donate

Parish Goal: $43, 224.00 Pledged to Date: $39,139.00

Paid to Date: $34,756.00

Donors: 109

Please be as generous as you can when asked to participate

in the Annual Catholic Appeal.

WE ARE THE CHURCH, TOGETHER

VFW Corrigan Kiernan Auxiliary 8160 is looking to welcome new members.

If you or a relative is a veteran who served in a foreign war, please consider joining:

VFW Corrigan Kiernan Auxiliary 8160

1265 Prospect Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11218

between Reeve Place & Greenwood Avenue Contact Maria Ruocco - President (718) 871-9661

We can never do enough to thank our Veterans!

Opportunities to Help & Volunteer

“When I was hungry, you gave me to eat.” ( Mt. 25)

Our pantry is in need of non-perishable items such as: cereals, peanut butter, jelly, canned

vegetables, fruits, and soups, tuna fish, crackers, non-refrigerated milk (ex. Parmalat), etc.

Our Parish pledged to #WalkwithFrancis—donating

to the Food Pantry is a good way to walk.

Are You Aware?

It has been our experience at times that

some people may feel they are not able

to receive Communion due to divorce

or other personal issues. Often times,

there may be a misunderstanding

regarding Church Teaching in these matters. You are

encouraged to see Fr. Gill, Deacons Jim, John or Tony for

clarity so that you do not miss the opportunity to celebrate

the healing presence of Jesus in the Sacrament of

Reconciliation and in turn come to the Table of the Lord.

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FAITH BOOK

21st Sunday Ordinary Time (B) August 22, 2021

Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Psalm 34; Ephesians 5:21-32; John 6:60-69

From the Book of Joshua:

Joshua addressed all the people, “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

Reflection:

Isn’t Joshua’s testimony what parents at today’s Eucharist are trying to make and set as an example for their children? They hope, when their children become adults they, like their parents before them, will say, “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

So, we ask ourselves: • How did my own parents encourage or hinder my

life of faith? • What kind of example of faith am I in my family? ~Preacher Exchange, Jude Siciliano, OP

Exposition and Adoration

of the

Blessed Sacrament

has returned to IHM on

each Friday of the month.

On the First Friday of each month we will have

exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the end of

the 8:45 am Mass with Benediction following at

10:00 am.

On all other Fridays of the month with the

second Friday dedicated to Adoration for Life, the

Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for

adoration and private prayer from 8:00 am

until 8:30 am.

We are united in prayer for

the needs of the entire world and especially

for an end to the pandemic.

Assisting God’s People to End Abortion

The following prayer booklets are available to assist

with your daily prayers to end abortion: In the Palm of His Hand: Prayers to End Abortion,

equips God’s people to pray for the unborn in a variety

of circumstances and special times of year. In the Heart of His Mercy: Prayers to Heal the

Wounds of Abortion, asks for God’s mercy and heal-

ing for many groups of people who are wounded by

each abortion. In the Light of His Word: Biblically Based Prayers

to End Abortion, written specifically for the pro-life

movement, takes key themes in God’s Word as a

launching point for interceding for our brothers and

sisters in the womb.

Visit www.ProLifeProducts.org

for these and other resources.

This service allows you to make your weekly or monthly donation to Immaculate Heart of Mary directly from your credit/debit card or bank account. For more information

or to set-up an account, visit our website:

www.ihm-brooklyn.org then click on Giving

As always, thank you for your continued support!

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Get Connected to IHM!

Register today and join the flock! Go to www.flocknote.com/ihm

or Text: ihm to 84576

Once at the site, click on “Register” to establish your account and create your password.

Then you can join ‘lists’ that represent parish ministries and groups at IHM.

This is how we communicate news and changes!

In Loving Memory of

Andrew D’Agostino

Glenn D’Agostino

Katherine D’Agostino

Mary D’Agostino

Paul D’Agostino

Phil D’Agostino

“Big” Phil D’Agostino

Robin D’Agostino

Rose D’Agostino

Salvatore D’Agostino

Violet D’Agostino

Rose D’Agostino Casulli

Sherry Moise

Diane Rooney

Regina D’Alessandro Residents of Palm Gardens

Nursing Home Thanking God for All Blessings

Received

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Judy Morace

By Noble Family

By Ruocco Family By Ruocco Family By Cigna-Ruocco Family

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Please continue to follow the directives in church to keep everyone safe:

♦ Masks MUST be worn when visiting/worshipping in church.

♦ Practicing Social Distancing in the pews and for the reception of Holy Communion.

♦ Please be aware that at all Masses there will be: no entrance or recessional procession,

no offering of the Sign of Peace, and no distribution of the Precious Blood until further notice.

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The R.C.I.A. is designed for adults who have never been baptized, perhaps been baptized

in another faith, or baptized Catholic but never received Eucharist and Confirmation. This

is an opportunity to explore life in the Catholic Community, have a companion on your

faith journey, prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, and/or Eucharist, and

Confirmation).

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the RCIA call: Donna Spoto in the

IHM Faith Formation Office at 718-871-1310 x 3.

Healing Mass

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Immaculate Heart of Mary

4:00 p.m. Rosary (Urdu)

4:30 p.m. Mass begins (English)

Please join Fr. Ilyas Gill to experience

the healing power of Jesus.

2021 Annual Catholic Appeal Prayer

God and Father of all gifts, we praise you, the

source of all who we are. Teach us to

acknowledge always with generous gratitude the

many good things your infinite love has given

us, as together we support the work of the

Church in Brooklyn and Queens.

Open our hearts that we may answer your call to

follow the message of the Gospel as disciples in

love and service, so that all may come to know

You by the example of our

faith and good works.

We ask this through our Lord

Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and

ever. Amen.

FAITH FORMATION

REGISTRATION FOR

2021—2022 OPEN

Registration for Faith Formation classes is

underway for grades 1 through 8. Classes begin

September 19th. Contact Donna Spoto at

718-871-1310 ext. 3 for more information.

IHM MONTHLY 50/50 DRAWING

Join our monthly 50/50 drawing. You

will find the 50/50 envelope in your quar-

terly envelope packets. All you need to do

is put $10 in the envelope and drop it in

the collection bin at Mass.

If you are not registered for envelopes or

if you want additional chances to win,

you can pick up spare envelopes in the

vestibule or at the rectory.

Winner is drawn the 1st of each month.

Good Luck!

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Are you ready to

answer His call?

There are many ways to

volunteer and serve in our

parish community. Find out

more at our next ….

PARISH MINISTRY FAIR!!

September 11th 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

September 12th 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Ministry leaders should contact John Mancuso

at 718-871-1310 ext 4 to reserve a table.

Parish BBQ!!

October 3, 2021

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Brooklyn Prospect School Yard

Tickets $35.00 each

Kids $20.00 (under 17)

Children under 2 Free

Tickets on sale now at the rectory

during regular business hours.

NOTICE

SEPTEMBER MINISTRY SCHEDULE

We will begin scheduling lectors, Eucharist Ministers, and altar servers in September. Please contact Donna in the rectory office at 718-871-1310 ext 3 if you wish to be active on the schedule again.

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