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The sick and the homebound of Immaculate Heart of Mary

and our faithful departed loved ones

ANNOUNCED

MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 Jas 3:13-18 Mk 9:14-29 8:45 Souls in Purgatory By Julia Caragiulo TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020 Jas 4:1-10 Mk 9:30-37 8:45 Frank Alberigo By Annette and Peter Nicchitta WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18 2 Cor 5:20-6:2 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 8:45 In Thanksgiving By Julia Caragiulo 7:30 Serafina Rivera By Deacon and Mrs. Antonio Gonzalez THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Dt 30:15-20 Lk 9:22-25 8:45 Fanny Fonti By Donna Slivoski FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Is 58:1-9a Mt 9:14-15 8:45 Jayson William Martinez By great-grandma, Carmen SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 Is 58:9b-14 Lk 5:27-32 8:45 People of Immaculate Heart of Mary 5:00 Albert Diop By Geri Ruth-Diop Josephine Bellomo By Connie Stornaiuolo Eugene E. Treyman Jr. By Acquafredda Family Marie Murphy Veale By Mulvaney Family SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020 First Sunday of Lent Gn 2:7-9, 3:1-7 Rom 5:12-19’Mt 4:1-11 8:45 Joseph Santacroce By Mria and Bob Driscoll 11:45 Monthly Mass Enrollment 4:30 Urdu Mass

IN MEMORIAL WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The candle at St. Theresa Statue is being offered for a Speedy Recovery—Dennis Maragliano requested by Camille. The red rose at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Statue is being offered in loving memory of Pasquale Perrotta requested by his family.

WEEK 1

Patricia Dunn Eleanor Mancuso Louis Bartolomeo

Andrew Bartolomeo Miracle Isiah Mancuso

Timmy Wallace Allison Hays-Kivalcik

Linda Dalton Geraldine Treyman

WEEK 3

Johanna Brooks Kalish Chandra Adele Infortunio Vee Liebeskind Charlie Ruocco

S. Elizabeth Kelly Arlene Hunt Frank Noll Anna Noce Albert Noce

Tom McGloin Dana Pane Lall

WEEK 2 Marion Kearney Michele Micari Tom Riviello Rob DiBlasi

Elizabeth Cafiero

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

There are weekly offerings of

Bread and Wine ($25),

Sanctuary and Altar Candles ($20) or

Saint Candles ($10).

Please come or call the rectory.

Liturgical Bits and

Bytes –Ministry Resources

The Penitential Rite

is an acknowledgement of our sinfulness in order to welcome God’s loving forgiveness;

is a hymn of praise and gratitude for the mercy and forgiveness which have already been given;

consists of several forms including the Lord, Have Mercy and the Confiteor (I confess to almighty God…);

is omitted when there is a sprinkling rite or another rite of welcome at the beginning of mass, for example, welcoming the body of the deceased person at a funeral mass, welcoming the inquirers as part of the Rite of Welcome into the Catechumenate, giving the name and signing with the cross of a baby about to be baptized.

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.

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 t Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don’t have a vehicle, 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!

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!

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FAITH BOOK 7th SUNDAY (A) February 23, 2020

Leviticus 19: 1-2, 17-18; 1Corinthians 3: 16-23; Matthew 5: 38-48

From today’s Gospel reading:

Jesus said, “For if you love only those who love you, What recompense will you have?

Do not tax collectors do the same?... So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.”

Reflection:

We can see that Jesus is not interested in half-hearted, or part-time disciples. We can’t be good Christians only at home and when we gather at church. There are no boundary lines for Christian love, because God has not drawn boundaries around God’s love. God, not the world, is the standard for our love. To love in God’s way we will need to pray earnestly for help from God.

So, we ask ourselves:

♦ Whom do you find the most difficult to love?

♦ Have you thought about asking God to help you love that person?

During Lent, let us find concrete ways to

overcome our indifference. Pope Francis

“Let us protect Christ in our lives, so that we can

protect others, so that we can protect creation!”

Pope Francis

This service allows you to make your weekly (deducted one time per month) 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

Making a Donation

As always, thank you for your continued support!

WeShare

Dear Parishioner,

Have you checked your calendar lately? Lent is just around the

corner. With Ash Wednesday on February 26th you can find the Ash Wednesday Schedule on page 5 of this bulletin. Stations of the Cross will begin Friday, February 28th. We also want to provide you with a Lenten Resource Book. The book, “Lenten GOSPEL Reflections” by Bishop Robert Barron will be available this weekend. We ask that you take only one so everyone can have one. Our Lenten Speaker Series begins on Monday, March 2nd. Please mark your calendar and invite a friend to join us.

This week begins the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal. This year’s theme is “WE ARE THE CHURCH, TOGETHER”. Our goal this year is $45.500.00. I thank all who have participated with a gift to the 2019 Appeal and ask that everyone prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2020 Appeal.

The work and services made possible through your donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal helps people in Brooklyn and Queens in ways that no one parish can do alone. Please remain assured that your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal cannot be used in the settlement of abuse claims or for anything other than their intended purpose. You can watch the brief 2020 ACA Video online at: CFBQ.org/ACAVideo.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Connor Whelan as our new Music Director. Connor is a parishioner of our parish and has sung with our choir for many years and has subbed several times on the weekend and at funeral masses. We wish him all the best on his new venture and our prayers are with him.

Again, thank you for your continued generosity to our parish. You make all the difference in our continued ability to provide programs, events, & improvements in our church.

Fr. Gill

Collections for

February 15/16, 2020: $ 4,300.00 Second Collection: $ 385.00 Mary’s Pennies: $ 40.00

February 16/17, 2019: $ 3,820.00

Second Collection: $ 391.00 Mary’s Pennies: $ 18.10

Thank you for your generosity to IHM!

Parish Goal: $ 45,500.00

Pledged to Date: $ Paid to Date: $

Donors: Please be as generous as you can when asked to

participate in the Annual Catholic Appeal.

Thank You!

Parish Goal: $380,000.00

Amount Pledged: $662,185.00 Number of Donors: 129

Amount Paid to Date: $431,144.00

Thank you for your amazing generosity!

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WE ARE THE CHURCH,

TOGETHER

Mass of Thanksgiving

You are cordially invited to a

Mass of Thanksgiving for Mr. Steven Vaughan

on Saturday, March 7th at 5:00 p.m.

Lite refreshments will follow. More details to follow.

RSVP on or before Monday, March 2nd 718.871.1311 x 10

Or e mail”ihmsylvia@ihmbrooklyn.org

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020 Masses 8:45 A.M., 11:45 A.M., 4:30 P.M. 10:00 A.M. R.C.I.A. R am MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 8:45 A.M. Mass 10:00 A.M. Cancer Guild MC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020 8:45A.M. Mass 1:00 P.M. Golden Age Meeting MC 6:30 P.M. Charismatic Prayer Group R 7:30 P.M. AA Meeting GS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 8:45 A.M Mass 1:00 P.M. Crochet MC 4:30 P.M. Faith Formation Classes S 7:00 P.M. Pickle Ball SG

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 8:45 A.M. Mass 7:30 P.M. Boy Scouts SC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 8:45 A.M Mass 7:00 P.M. NO Cub Scout SC 7:30 P.M. AA Meeting GS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 8:45 A.M. Mass 5:00 P.M. Mass 6:00 P.M. Youth Ministry MC SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020 Masses 8:45 A.M., 11:45 A.M., 4:30 P.M. (Urdu) 10:00 A.M. RCIA R

GS—Good Shepherd Center (East 4th Street) C—Church MC—Marian Center (Rectory Basement) SC—School Commons (Cafeteria) SG—School Gym S CO2, CO3, CO4 – Classrooms —School Basement

Schedule of Services at Palm Gardens

February 16 - Folk Group

February 23 - EMHC

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Ash Wednesday!

Wednesday, February 26th

The Schedule for the Distribution of Ashes:

8:45 a.m. Mass

12:00 Noon Service of the Word

4:45 p.m.. Service of the Word (Children’s Faith Formation meets in Church!)

7:30 p.m. Mass

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, as well as all Fridays are days of Fast and Abstinence.

ABSTINENCE: The Church requires all the faithful who have reached their 14th year of age to abstain totally from meat on Ash Wednesday (March 6th) and all Fridays of Lent. This means refraining from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Ab-stinence forbids the use of meat, but not of eggs, or dairy products.

FASTING: All the faithful between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are also bound to observe the fasting regula-tion on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting is de-fined to mean only one full meal a day. Two other smaller meals may be had.

Prayer and Almsgiving

Prayer and Almsgiving are two of the time-honored tradi-tions of the Catholic Church during Lent. Most Catholics try to find time for extra prayer during Lent, either as indi-viduals, as a family, as parish groups, or by attending daily Mass. All are encouraged to spiritual development through reflection on the readings of the season, and by personal attempts to develop a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. One of the ways we demonstrate our unity with Christ is to care for his/our brothers and sisters. Any form of charity, donations of time, talent, or treasure to benefit others can be viewed as almsgiving.

Looking Ahead to the Days of Lent and Beyond

Save the Dates for our Lenten

Speaker Series:

Mondays: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 at 7:00 p.m.

Stations of the Cross take place each Friday after the 8:45 a.m. Mass and at 7:00 p.m.

Holy Week Begins Sunday, April 5th

Reconciliation Monday is April 6th

The Triduum Begins Thursday, April 9th

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Baptism of Infants (Children age 7 years and younger)

Baptism Preparation Classes for families planning to have their child baptized at Immaculate Heart of Mary will take place the first Saturday of every month at 11:00 a.m. in the Marian Center. Parents must

attend; sponsors are also encouraged to join us for the class. Families must be registered for the class prior to attending by contacting the Rectory. We will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism on April 12th. And April 19th. You must be pre-registered and attend the Baptism Preparation Class held first Saturday of the month.

Baptism of Children (Children who have celebrated their

8th Birthday and older.)

Children who have celebrated their 8th birthday must participate in a process - The Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) adapted for Children. This process takes place over three to five years and includes your child attending Faith Formation Classes and Mass regularly. This is a faith journey for both you and your child. When there is an appropriate readiness, your child is baptized, confirmed and receives Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. Your child continues regular instruction in the Faith Formation Program for several years after their initiation. For more information contact the rectory.

Only Parents or Legal Guardians may register a child for

Baptism. No date is definite until you have completed all registration forms at the Rectory.

Sacrament Preparation News!

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: Deacon Antonio Gonzalez

at 718-871-1310 x 35

Proximate Preparation Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation

All families registered in our parish who anticipate their children will receive Penance & First Eucharist (Communion) in the spring of 2020 or Confirmation in the fall of 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church must attend our Proximate Preparation Program. This would include children of our parish currently registered in Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy, other Catholic or Private Schools and/or our Children’s Faith Formation Program.

Children who worship in other parishes who will be attending Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy and wish to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Immaculate Heart of Mary will need a letter from their pastor granting them permission to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

In addition, children of our parish who attend other private or Catholic Schools are encouraged to ‘come home’ to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Proximate Preparation is for parents and children to attend together.

As always, it is the expectation that all are attending mass regularly. Remember these are the Sacraments of Initiation, initiation into the worshipping community. For further information or clarification, please contact the rectory. To assist us in planning, please call to register if you are not attending our Children’s Faith Formation Program.

First Penance & Eucharist Proximate Preparation Session V Sunday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Rectory Marian Center

(Please note change of location)

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for February

We pray that the cries of our migrant

brothers and sisters, victims of criminal

trafficking, may be heard and

considered.

First Holy Communion

Proximate Preparation Session V

Sunday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m.

in Immaculate Heart of Mary Rectory Marian Center

(Please note change of location)

All families registered in our parish who anticipate their children will receive Penance & First Eucharist (Communion) in the spring of 2020 or Confirmation in the fall of 2020 at IHM must attend our Proximate Preparation Program. This would include children of our parish currently registered in Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy, other Catholic or Private Schools and/or our Children’s Faith Formation Program.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Cancer Guild

Mondays at 10:00 am in the Marian Center

This group meets weekly to sew pads for cancer patients at St. Rosary Hill Home run by the Dominican Sisters. There is a need for clean, soft cotton, flannel sheets or light quilts/blankets to provide material for the Cancer Pads the ladies sew. Donations can be brought to Rectory. Thank you!

All sewing is done by hand—Come and join us!

Stained Glass Window Restoration

There is an opportunity to sponsor a window

(In Memory of or In Honor of a loved one).

Below are the various windows and the location in the Church. You will notice where

multiple windows are in a category (Each) to indicate the price per window.

Large windows located on

East 4th and East 5th Streets

$25,000.00 Each

Large window located on

Fort Hamilton Parkway

$25,000.00

Upper windows located on

East 4th and East 5th Streets

$13,500.00 Each

Walkway behind

Sanctuary

$900.00 Each

Door $300.00 Each

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Parish Trip to Sight & Sound Theatre

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

8:00 a.m. Sharp!

Visit the Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre that features a 300-foot wrap-around stage to display its amazing productions.

Experience one of the most riveting Bible stories of the Old Testament as it comes to life with magnificent sets, special effects and live animals in this brand-new, original stage production from Sight & Sound Theatres.

Set in the opulent yet perilous Persian Empire, QUEEN ESTHER is a captivating tale of beauty and bravery. Esther’s ordinary life changed forever when she was taken through the palace doors, entering a new world of royalty and risk. With a crown on her head and a secret in her heart, can she find the courage to trust in God’s plan and believe that she was made for such a time as this?

Cost: per person $135.00

($50 Deposit with Reservation)

With Balance Due on 9/10/2020

Includes: Deluxe Coach Bus Transportation, Stop at Kitchen Kettle, Theatre Tickets and

Parish and Community Events

Only 10 tickets left

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Parish and Community Events

Save the date!

Saint Vincent de Paul Truck

Sunday, February 23rd

8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Youth Ministry

Saturday, February 29th at 6:00 p.m.

All Teenagers ages 13-19 Years Old All are Welcome!

Youth Ministry Meets Every Saturday after the 5:00 PM Mass in the Marian Center.

For more info call John at (646) 573-9418

Immaculate Heart of Mary Respect Life Ministry Tuesday, March 10th

at 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory Marian Center

All are welcome!

Healing Mass

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Immaculate Heart of Mary

4:00 p.m. Rosary (Urdu)

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

All are invited to join Fr. Ilyas Gill for a ‘Healing Mass.’

Celebrating the healing power of Jesus, the Sacrament of

the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated.

La Comunidad Hispana del

Corazón Inmaculado de María

va a tener la próxima reunión

el domingo 8 de Marzo de, 2020

después de la misa 11:45 en el Centro Mariano

Sacrament DVDs

The DVD for First

Communion 2019 is

available in the rectory.

Please pick them up during

regular rectory hours.

Believe it or not we have DVDs dating back

to as early as 2010. Items dating 2010

through 2018 will be destroyed February

28th. We can no longer store them.

The Feast of Saint Patrick

Tuesday, March 17th

8:45 a.m. Mass

Followed by Irish Soda Bread

in Marian Center

Scout Sunday Celebration

March 1st at the 11:45 a.m. Mass

Reception to follow in the School Commons

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Parish and Community Events

Our School St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy

Saint Joseph the Worker

Catholic Academy

Registration Continues

for Most Grades

241 Prospect Park West

Brooklyn, New York 11218

718.768.7629

www.sjwca.org www.sjwca.org/about us/principal’s desk

2019 CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS

If you would like a statement of your 2019 Church

contributions please call the rectory

718-871-1310 ext 10.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

will be celebrated each

Sunday Morning

10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

and

Saturday Afternoon

4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

IHM Cancer Guild

Atlantic City Bus Trip

Friday, March 20, 2020

Atlantic City Resorts —$45.00

$30.00 Return Package— Seats are still available Call Rosemarie Panzica at 718 853-4066

The bus departs at 9:30 a.m. in front of Church.

Build the Block Meeting

Thursday, March 26th 6:30 p.m.

Holy Name of Jesus 245 Prospect Park West

Neighborhood Coordination Officers,

Detective Dan McGrath & Police Officer Frank Ghanney,

of Greenwood Heights, Windsor Terrace & South Slope

invite the residents and business owners to our “Summer

Safety” meeting solely for the members of this community

(neighborhood).

We hope to see you there!

FUNNY NAME.....GREAT GAME PICKLEBALL!

Wednesdays Children: 7:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

Adults: 7:30p.m.—9:00 p.m. in BPCS School Gym 3002 Fort Hamilton Parkway

$5.00 to help defray cost of security. All Are Welcome!

Rosary Society Meeting

Sunday, March 29th

following the 8:45 a.m.

The Feast of Saint Joseph Thursday, March 19th

8:45 a.m. Mass Followed by Pastries

in Marian Center

Immaculate Heart of Mary Spring Extravaganza

Thursday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Sharp Tickets: $60.00

Gargiulos Restaurant 2911 West 15th Street

Brooklyn, New York 11219

When you are shopping this year please remember to put IHM on your list! It also helps to remember us before you return unwanted items you may receive. We collect baskets, bows, packing material and wrap that can be reused as well.

Amazon has changed their format so we are not able to share our Wish List with you as we have done in previous years. You can log on to Amazon in the browser with the attached.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3D6SYMVLLZHRH?ref=cm_sw_em_r_wl_dp_94PGSHKDNevS9

Thank you!

**If a sale or promotion comes out and it applies to your sailing we will adjust price.

Balcony Cabin - $1526.28 per person Ocean View w/Window - $1094.28 per person

Interior (No Window) - $924.28 per person Rates Includes: Cruise/Taxes/Fees/Port Charges

Contact Perception Travel Ltd.

Ask for Elena, Kim or Donna 5903 Avenue N

Brooklyn, New York 11234 718.531-5600 Email: PERTVL19@AOL.COM

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Parish and Community Events

COME SAIL WITH US!

Sponsored by

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church &

Fr. Gill on RCL Adventure of the Seas

May 21st to May 30th Bermuda & Caribbean Cruise 9 Nights—Ports of Call Bermuda-St. Maarten- San Juan—Labadee, Haiti

Cruise pricing is based on double occupancy in a cabin. If 3rd or 4th persons in cabin you need to call for a price.

Feeling Ill? Please be thoughtful of others and refrain

from receiving from the cup and physically exchanging the sign of peace.

Attention All Groups, Societies

and Organizations Hoping to

Publish News in the Bulletin!

All items must be sent print ready as a document: Word or Publisher and set in a textbox. Please do not send information as part of the body of an email. Items should be submitted two weeks in advance. Priority given parish events. Items are listed chronologically. Thank you!

"Although the life of a person is in a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. You have to trust God." "Let us pray for peace: peace in the world and in each of our hearts." "God's love calls us to move beyond fear.”

Pope Francis

Copies of 40 Days for Life Devotional Guide are available in the literature rack in the church vestibule or follow along on-line at www.40daysforlife.com/resources-devotionals

Day of preparation February 25 and closing Day April 6

LENTEN PRAYER

CAMPAIGN

February 26 to

Lenten Speaker’s Series

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Monday - March 2nd—7:00 p.m.

*Colleen Kelly-Reyner, National Speaker (Adoration)

Monday - March 9th—7:00 p.m.

Fr. Nicolas Blackwell, O. Carm—

”The Frank Friar” Blogger and YouTuber (Adoraton)

Monday - March 16—7:00 p.m.

*Grace Volpe

Catholic Speaker and Artisit (Rosary)

Monday - March 23rd—7:00 p.m.

Gez Ford

Catholic Speaker and Musician (Adoration)

Monday - March 30th—7:00 p.m.

*John Mancuso

Catholic Speaker and IHM Youth Minister

Monday -April 6th—Reconciliation Monday—7:00 p.m.

Fr. Justin Cinnante, O. Carm.

(Confessions and Adoration

Lite refreshments will be available after the talk in the Marian Center.

Please note Speakers with an * will have items available for purchase.