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Page 2ANNOUNCEDMASS INTENTIONSMONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020Gn 3:9-15, 20 Jn 19:25-34Vincenzo MaciociaBy daughter, Lena and familyTUESDAY, JUNE 2, 20202 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18 Mk 12:13-17Margie MonteforteBy her friendsWEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 20202 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12 Mk 12:18-27People of Immaculate Heart of MaryTHURSDAY, JUNE 4, 20202 Tm 2:8-15 Mk 12:28-34Anthony SqueoBy his auntFRIDAY, JUNE 5, 20202 Tm 3:10-17 Mk 12:35-37Erasmo Durso (34th Anniversary)By daughter, VincenzaSATURDAY, JUNE 6, 20202 Tm 4:1-8 Mk 12:38-44Joseph PittaBy FamilyJoseph and Anna BrooksBy Gerri CassoneMiguel MarquezBy Eusebia MarquezAlbert DiopBy Geri Ruth DiopSUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020The Most Holy TrinityEx 34:4B-6, 8-9 2 Cor 13:11-13 Jn 3:16-1810:00 Joseph SantacroceBy Maria and Bob DriscollMonthly Mass EnrollmentIN MEMORIALWEEK OF MAY 31, 2020The candle at the St. Anthony Statue isbeing offered in loving memory ofErasmo Durso (34th Anniversary)requested by daughter, Vincenza.The candle at the Padre Pio Statue isbeing offered in loving memory ofJoseph Paolillo requested by hismother-n-law, Vincenza.The red rose at the Immaculate Heartof Mary Statue is being offered inloving memory of Pasquale Perrottarequested by his family.The sick and the homebound ofImmaculate Heart of MaryWEEK 1WEEK 2WEEK 3Marion KearneyMichele MicariTom RivielloRob DiBlasiElizabeth CafieroJohanna BrooksKalish ChandraAdele InfortunioVee LiebeskindCharlie RuoccoS. Elizabeth KellyArlene HuntFrank NollAnna NoceAlbert NoceTom McGloinPatricia DunnEleanor MancusoLouis BartolomeoAndrew BartolomeoTimmy WallaceAllison Hays-KivalcikLinda DaltonGeraldine Treymanand our faithful departed loved onesRichard H. DunPlease remember our men and womenserving throughout the world inthe US Military in your prayer.
Page 3PentecostPentecost isn’t a feastthat began when thetonguesoffireappeared and the soundFr. Jude Siciliano, OPof strong driving windfilled the room where Jesus’ disciples were gathered.Rather, Pentecost was first a feast of the Jewish people. Itcelebrated fifty days after the Passover, and was called theFeast of Unleavened Bread, or the Feast of Weeks. At first itwas an agricultural feast, a celebration of the wheat harvest.Pentecost’s significance in the Jewish community expandedto include the remembrance of God’s giving the law onSinai. Thus, it was a celebration of the new covenantedcommunity formed by God during the trials in the desert.This all-too-quick review of the origins of Pentecost is notmeant to be a history lesson. But as we reflect on its origins,we can see how "loaded" with meaning and imagery thisfeast is for Christians. The originalfeast was connected to Passover and sofor us, Pentecost is linked to Jesus’suffering, death and exaltation at God’sright hand. It is also a harvest feastbecause the disciples, gathered toreceive the Spirit, were the "harvest" ofJesus’ labors and we too are the fruitsof his work.FAITH BOOKPENTECOSTMay 31, 2020Acts 2: 1-11; Ps. 104;Romans 8: 8-17; John 20: 19-23From today’s Acts of the Apostles reading:And they were filled with the Holy Spiritand began to speak in different tonguesas the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.Reflection:Jesus is no longer physically present with us, but hehas not withdrawn to some distant mountain in thecosmos, waiting for his time to return. The scripturestoday remind us that Jesus is fully with us because hisSpirit dwells in us – as individuals and as a churchcommunity. Empowered by the Spirit we "proclaim"our faith in Christ by our words and actions.So we ask ourselves: How is my faith affected by the presence of theHoly Spirit in my life? With the Holy Spirit, how can I be a more publicwitness to my faith?Opportunities to Help & Volunteer“When I was hungry, you gave me to eat.”( Mt. 25)Our pantry is in need of non-perishable itemssuch as: cereals, peanut butter, jelly, cannedvegetables, fruits, and soups, tuna fish,crackers, non-refrigerated milk (ex. Parmalat), etc.Our Parish pledged to #WalkwithFrancis—donatingto the Food Pantry is a good way to walk.Are You Aware?It has been our experience at times thatsome people may feel they are not ableto receive Communion due to divorceor other personal issues. Often times,there may be a misunderstanding regarding ChurchTeaching in these matters. You are encouraged to see Fr.Gill, Deacons Jim, John or Tony for clarity so that you donot miss the opportunity to celebrate the healing presenceof Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and in turncome to the Table of the Lord.Associated Vincentian Charitiesof Brooklyn Gives Back!Immaculate Heart of Mary should share in the profits. Foreach car, truck or van, running or not the Society of tVincent de Paul will give back to ourchurch 50/ 100 per vehicle. Maybeyou don’t have a vehicle, but a familymember, friend or neighbor has an oldor neglected vehicle in their drivewaythat they would like to dispose of. Callthe 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/ihmor Text: ihm to 84576Once at the site, click on“Register”to establish your account andcreate your password.Then you can join ‘lists’ that representparish ministries and groups at IHM.This is how we communicate news and changes!“Never worry about numbers. Help one person at atime, and always start with the person nearest you.”Saint Theresa of Calcutta
Page 4Dear Parishioners,Happy Pentecost! The Birthday of the Church! This day allows us to recognize thegifts of the Holy Spirit which has been given to every Baptized Christian and all thosewho have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. This day also reminds us that theHoly Spirit descended upon the Apostles and had been gradually handed over to the people of God.I would like to ask each of you to please take some time to pray and recognize the gifts of the Holy Spirit and acton them accordingly. Let us be grateful and appreciative of these gifts.We are reminded that the church is made of “living stones” and we are called to be builders of the kingdom ofGod. I am grateful to so many in our parish who share their gifts to build up this community.The COVID-19 pandemic has created many major disruptions which have included the closing of houses ofworship and the cancellation of religious gatherings. On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Immaculate Heart of MaryChurch re-opened under the directives and guidelines of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queen for private andpersonal prayers. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is opened Monday through Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to2:00 p.m. The reopening guidelines mandate that a maximum of ten people are allowed to pray in the Church.We appreciate your patience and cooperation if you need to wait to enter the Church for prayer time.I am continuing to pray for all of you, our brave first responders and essential workers during my personal dailyMass and prayer. I ask that you too continue to keep our first responders and essential workers in your prayers.These men and women are truly, “Heroes” as they put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe during thepandemic.Please continue to be kind and helpful to each other, and look in on our elderly neighbors. Let us also continueto pray for healing, strength and courage as we continue to serve God’s people during this difficult time and tobring a quick end to this present crisis. Please be assured that you and your family are in my prayers and let uspray for one another at this critical time in the world. May Our Mother Mary intercede for us.Thank you! Thank you! I am very grateful to your generosity for the Annual Catholic Appeal. I never imaginedthat we would be so close to reaching our goal during the Covid-19 pandemic. We are just 6,311 away fromreaching our goal! All monies paid “over goal” are returned to the parish. My heart is full with gratitude toyou. God bless you!A gentle reminder that we are going to have the Spring Extravaganza 50/50 drawing on the Feast of ImmaculateHeart of Mary (Sunday, June 21st) after the Feast Mass. If you would like to be a part of this drawing, you maypurchase more tickets, or if you still have them at home, mail them with a check for the amount of tickets taken.As you are aware, these tickets are 10 each and three for 20. You can drop off payment with the ticket stubs,or leave your name with the number of tickets you would like, and we will mail you the ticket stubs. Thank youfor your continued support to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.I am available to talk to you about your pastoral and spiritual needs. You can contact me at this number:1-347-404-4077.Fr. GillWE ARE THE CHURCH,TOGETHERParish Goal: 45,500.00Pledged to Date: 37,189.00Paid to Date: 27,984.56Donors: 66Please be as generous as you can when asked toparticipate in the Annual Catholic Appeal.Thank You!WeShareThis service allows you to make your weekly (deducted onetime per month) or monthly donation to Immaculate Heartof Mary directly from your credit/debit card or bankaccount. For more information or to set-up an account,visit our website:www.ihm-brooklyn.org then click onMaking a DonationAs always, thank you for your continued support!
Page 5Dear Parishioners,It is with great joy that I announce that Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio hasgiven permission to re-open our churches in the Diocese of Brooklynand Queens. He has done so with the assistance of a special task forceled by Former Commissioner of Emergency Management for NewYork City, Mr. Joseph Esposito, while abiding by governmentaldirectives.This is very exciting time for all of us, and will require the implementation of safety precautions for your protection, those of your neighbors, clergy and staff.The directives given to us by our Bishop to be observed are: Mass will not be celebrated publicly and Communion will not be distributedIf you are not feeling well, STAY HOMEPlease take your temperature at home and if it reads above 100 degrees, please STAYHOMEPlease ONLY use assigned entrances that are clearly marked to enter the churchA mask must be worn at all times while in ChurchPlease sanitize your hands thoroughly before entering the churchThere will be a limit of 10 people in the church.Please maintain social distancing (minimum of 6 feet)Please sit in designed areas which are marked (Individual seating) and/or(Family seating)Please do not touch statues and/or devotional objects, be mindful of the safety of others andPlease follow the directions of ushers/volunteers/staff members.The re-opening of Immaculate Heart of Marybegan on Tuesday, May 26th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Personal and Private PrayerFunerals (Funeral Liturgy outside of Mass)Baptisms and Weddings require a meeting with a staff member and permissionfrom The Chancery OfficeThank you so much for your support during this epidemic time and with great joy I welcomeyou back to the House of God, our Spiritual Home .Rev. Ilyas GillPastor
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Page 7Immaculate Heart ofMary News:Since our SpringExtravaganza aka CardParty was cancelleddue to the epidemic we would like to have theSuper 50/50 drawing. The drawing will takeplace on Sunday, June 21st after the 10 AMlive streamed mass.If you still have tickets please drop them off tothe rectory mailbox with your payment.Tickets are 10 each or 3 for 20.If you need tickets pleasedrop off or mail payment forthe amount of tickets youneed by Friday, June 19th.We will put your tickets inthe drawing and save the stubs for you.Thank you for your support!Total collected to date is: 970.00Prize is half of what is collected.Parish Trip to Sight & Sound TheatreLancaster, PennsylvaniaTuesday, October 27, 2020The parish trip has beencancelled due to thepandemic. We do notknow what therestrictions will be inOctober and at this time we think it is inthe best interest of our parishioners andfriends who would be attending tocancel.Justice NotesThere are different kinds of spiritual gifts. . .there aredifferent forms of service. . .there are different workings. .To each individual, manifestation of the Spirit is given forsome benefit.--1 Corinthians 12:4-7Difference is a gift of the Holy Spirit. Think about thatfor a moment. Are you comfortable with people who aredifferent than you? When you meet someone who isdifferent from you, do you take the time to hear andunderstand them?We live in a society that often promotes uniformity overdiversity, even though America is probably the mostdiverse country in the world. Pope Francis states, "Weneed to communicate with each other, to discover thegifts of each person, to promote that which unites us, andto regard our differences as an opportunity to grow inmutual respect. Patience and trust are called for in suchdialogue, permitting individuals, families andcommunities to hand on the values of their own cultureand welcome the good which comes from others’experiences" (6/6/15). Imagine, if you will, creating aworld where each person could fully develop the giftsgiven to them by the Holy Spirit.What would be the necessary components of such aworld? It may seem like the list would be endless but we,Catholics, have a good tool in our hands to use. The"tool" is the social teachings of the Church. Theseteachings are the fertile soil where each unique anddifferent human being can flower. We begin with the lifeand dignity of the human person; we call our society tofamily, community, and participation; we recognize thathuman rights should be protected and that we have dutiesand responsibilities to one another, to our families, and tothe larger society; we recognize that as a society we areonly as strong as our weakest link and that our basicmoral test is how our most vulnerable members arefaring; we are taught the economy must serve people, notthe other way around; that people have the right toproductive work, to decent and fair wages, to joiningunions, to private property, and to economic initiative;that loving our neighbor has a global dimension wherewe stand together in so
Anna Noce WEEK 2 Adele Infortunio Vee Liebeskind Charlie Ruocco S. Elizabeth Kelly Albert Noce Tom McGloin WEEK 1 Marion Kearney Michele Micari Please remember our men and women serving throughout the world in the US Military in your prayer. MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020 Gn 3:9-15, 20 Jn 19:25-34 Vincenzo Maciocia By daughter, Lena and family TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18
