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Lent
The time of Lent is to be observed by Catholics as a special season of prayer, penance and works of charity.
- Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, in particular, are the most important penitential days of the liturgical year. They are days of both fast and abstinence. All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence.
- The rule of fasting states that only one full meal a day can be taken. Two small meals, “sufficient to maintain strength”, are allowed, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals breaks the fast, but drinking liquids does not. The rule of fasting obliges all Catholics from 18 to 59.
- Abstinence refers to the eating of meat. The common estimation of the community is used to determine what falls under the category of meat. The rule of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 years or older.
- The substantial observance of the laws of fast and abstinence is a serious obligation.
- Self-imposed fasting on the other weekdays of Lent is recommended. Abstinence on all Fridays of the year is also highly recommended.
- Parents and teachers should see to it that, even those who are not bound by the laws of fast and abstinence because of age, are brought up in an atmosphere that is conducive to a sense of penance.
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Holy Week Schedule
Monday, March 29 at IHM
Mass: 8:30AM
Confession: 9 - 9:30AM
Tuesday, March 30 at IHM
Confession: 6:30PM
Mass : 7PM
Wednesday, March 31 at OLHR
Mass: 8:30AM
Confession: 9 - 9:30AM
Thursday, April 1
Mass of the Last Supper: 7PM at IHM
Friday, April 2
Good Friday Service with Veneration of the Cross: 3PM at OLHR
Saturday, April 3
Easter Vigil Mass at OLHR: 5 PM
Easter Vigil Mass at IHM: 8PM
Easter Sunday, April 4
Mass at OLHR: 8:30 AM
Mass at IHM: 10:30AM
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Immaculate Heart of Mary & Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
Welcome!
Whether you're a longtime or new communicant of our Parishes, wanting to return to, join or convert to the Catholic faith, welcome to Immaculate Heart of Mary and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary!
DONATE TO IHM ONLINE
If you would like to return, join or convert, we warmly invite you! Please be sure to contact us , and visit Catholics Come Home for additional information and resources.
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IHM Church
Saturday:
6:00PM Mass
6:45 - 7:15PM Drive-Through Communion
Sunday:
10:30AM Mass
11:15AM - 11:45AM Drive-Through Communion
Monday:
8:30AM Mass
followed by Confession until 9:30AM
Tuesday:
6:30PM Confession
7:00PM Mass
7:30 PM Adoration
Until 8:30 PMOLHR Church
Saturday:
4PM Mass
4:45 - 5:15PM Drive-Through Communion
Sunday:
8:30AM Mass
9:15 - 10:45AM Drive-Through Communion
Wednesday:
8:30AM Mass followed by Confession
Thursday:
6 - 7:00PM Adoration
Friday:
8:30AM Mass followed by Confession
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- The Sunday obligation remains suspended until further notice, especially for those who are part of a vulnerable population or who have an underlying health condition
- Weekend Masses are by reservation: Call the parish office during hours posted on our Contact Us Page. PLEASE NOTE OUR OFFICE HOURS! From 5PM Friday until 1PM Monday there is no one in the IHM office to check emails for reservation requests. Please make all requests prior to 5PM, Friday.
- No reservations necessary for weekday Masses, but other guidelines still apply
- Stay home if you don't feel well
- Please wear a mask
- Sanitize hands upon entering the church. Please bring your own sanitizer if possible
- Please sit only in designated spots and observe appropriate distancing. Family members from the same household may sit together.
- Please avoid congregating in tight areas or entering cordoned-off areas
- Follow protocols for receiving Communion, as directed at Mass
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Immaculate Heart of Mary is hiring a Director of Religious Education. Please call Immaculate Heart of Mary at 878-4513 during the office hours of
1 PM to 5 PM.FOOD ASSISTANCE
Limited bags of non-perishable foods from OLHR/IHM are available for those in need of assistance. If you know of a family in need, please contact the parish offices.
JOIN KATE LASHWAY IN PRAYING THE ROSARY
Please join Kate in praying the Rosary in a Zoom Cloud Meeting or by phone.
Time: 9 am, Monday -FridayEmail OLHR@GMAVT.NET for meeting directions. Put "Rosary With Kate" as your email subject.
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From the Diocese
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Mi 7:14-15, 18-20Responsorial Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12Gospel Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
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Diocesan Calendar
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Monday, March 8, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Each week will focus on how to improve our relationship with God and those He places on our journey. Discover how God really loves you. Hosted by Terri McCormack and Mary Alice WalkerRead More -
Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Each week will focus on a different encounter with Jesus as described in the Gospels which in the words of Pope Francis, “changes our lives…and fills us with joy.” Hosted by Deacon Phil Lawson. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82819809537Read More -
Tuesday, March 9, 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
The Sacraments are at the center of the our worship. They are essential to God’s plan, but what are they? Why are they important? Who gives them to us? Where are they in Scripture? And how do we live them out? Join Seminarian Greg Caldwell to think about and reflect upon the Seven Sacraments. To get the Zoom information email Greg Caldwell at gcaldwell@saintmeinrad.edu.Read More -
Wednesday, March 10, 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Join us as we look at the life of St. John the Baptist and how he can impact our life. There will be time for prayer and discussion. Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkc--tpz8vGtAwQoYa0-5EpCqXfaQvUssm?fbclid=IwAR01QxGu2BRvILFG0zejFf0wmHg6HoltwE0rkC42D6PGmeCnM3aZcaql2oIRead More -
Thursday, March 11, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
All are welcome to join us Thursday, March 11, for an evening of prayer, reflection and adoration. Come rest in the light and the hope of Christ. Whatever the darkness you may find yourself in, come discover the hope of God. Evening will include reflections and prayers led by Deacon Phil Lawson, with music by Bill Gavin. There will be adoration, the Luminous Mysteries of the rosary and an opportunity for confession. This event will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend in person.Read More
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