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, February 28, 2021Second Sunday of Lent

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 Immaculate Heart of Mary

And our faithful departed loved ones

ANNOUNCED

MASS INTENTIONS IN MEMORIAL WEEK OF FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The candle at the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Statue is being offered in Thanksgiving

requested anonymously.

The candle at the Sacred Heart Statue is being

offered in Thanksgiving requested by

Giuseppina D’Urso.

The candle at the St. John Paul II Statue is

being offered in memory of Marcella &

James 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

David Bovino Richard Diaczuk

Barbara Luisi

WEEK 1

Frank Ortiz Albi Ruocco

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

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 Dn 9:4b-10 Lk 6:36-38 8:45 People of Immaculate Heart of Mary TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021 Is 1:10, 16-20 Mt 23:1-12 8:45 Deacon Anwar Iqbal By Fr. Ilyas Gill WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 Jer 18:18-20 Mt 20:17-28 8:45 People of Immaculate Heart of Mary THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021 Jer 17:5-10 Lk 16:19-31 8:45 Charles & Julia Harnik By Granddaughter, Judith Carpenzano FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021 Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 8:45 In Thanksgiving By Bernadette Blair SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 Mi 7:14-15, 18-20 Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 8:45 Lina Caringal (Anniversary) By Ben & Celia Karganilla 5:00 Barbara Ann Martin By Martin Sisters SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2021 Ex 20:1-17 1 Cor 1:22-25 Jn 2:13-25 8:45 Patrick Gilhuley By Mother 11:45 Monthly Mass Enrollment

4:30 Urdu Mass

Deacon Anwar Iqbal

Br. James McViegh, OSF

We want to always keep the sick and homebound in

our thoughts and prayers. In order to keep the list

current, names will remain on the list for three

weeks only. If you wish to remain on the list or have

a loved one remain on the list after the third week,

kindly call the rectory office at 718-871-1310 Option

3 to put your request in. Thank you!

WEEK 2

Parbati Geoffroy Frank Noll

Tom McGloin

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

Our Parish Goal: $43, 224.00

Please be as generous as you can when asked to

participate in the Annual Catholic Appeal.

WE ARE THE CHURCH, TOGETHER

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Dear Parishioners,

Lent is a time to spend some time in prayer and meditation and be with the Lord Jesus Christ. Moreover, it also gives us an opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation and purify ourselves internally. Let us use this sacred time to prepare ourselves to celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Please consider joining in our Lenten speaker series on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the church to supple-ment your Lenten faith journey. Extend an invitation to your neighbor, friend or co-worker, family member or stranger to join in as well. This year we all need the grace and blessing of the Lenten season.

During this pandemic we did not have our regular every other month healing mass. On February 28, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. we are starting our regular healing mass again. I can say the world, every country, state, and local community needs tremendous healing. Every individual seeks healing in his or her life. We all are stressed out and live in fear. We have lost so many lives in this pandemic. Let us come together and expe-rience the healing power of Jesus.

Deacon Anwar Iqbal, who was assigned at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church to work with the Pakistani Community, passed away last Thursday, February 18, 2021. His funeral took place at Mary Queen of Heaven Church in Brooklyn. This is the church where he worked for the last several years as a sacristan and his wish was to be buried from that church. He was ordained as a Deacon in 2019 and served the com-munity for a short time. He was a good servant of the Lord as well as a very humble and prayerful person. Please kindly keep his family in your prayers. May his soul rest in peace.

Last week we heard about the Annual Catholic Appeal. I encourage each of you to kindly please participate in this appeal and make a difference in the lives of so many people who need our spiritual, moral and finan-cial support. Your pledge can help the charitable programs of the diocese and any money received over our goal comes back to our parish directly and can be used for our parish development and spiritual programs. Please be as generous as your means allow. Thanks and God bless you and your family and friends.

Fr. Gill

2020 CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS

If you would like to have a

statement of your 2020 Church

Contributions, please call

the rectory at 718-871-1310, option 2.

Healing Mass

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Immaculate Heart of Mary

4:00 p.m. Rosary (Urdu)

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

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 Second Sunday of Lent - February 28, 2021 Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Psalm 116;

Romans 8:31b-34; Mark 9:2-10

From today’s Genesis reading: Jesus took Peter, James and John, and led them up a high mountain, apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them. Reflection: Today’s gospel presents a summary of the Christian life. The mountain experience is what we are doing today as we gather for worship and seek nourishment. While the valley symbolizes where we go after today’s celebration to live out our Christian vocation. The valley is the place of holiness where we take up the cross to follow Jesus in service to others.

So, we ask ourselves: • Have you ever had an experience that changed

your outlook on life for the good? • Did you see God’s hand in that experience?

Exposition and Adoration

of the

Blessed Sacrament

has returned to IHM on

each Friday of the month.

Please note that on March 5th, the first Friday

of the month during Lent, we will have Stations

of the Cross following the 8:45 am Mass in place

of Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction.

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.

IHM MONTHLY 50/50 DRAWING

Join our monthly 50/50 drawing.

You will find the 50/50 envelope in

your quarterly 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!

Marie Acquafreda

In Living Memory of

Joan Carroll

In Loving Memory of

Andrew D’Agostino In Loving Memory of

Katherine D’Agostino In Loving Memory of

Rose D’Agostino Rose Lamicella Vincent Sabella Thanking God for All Blessings Received

By Nick & Sylvia Acquafredda Juris Carroll and Family

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Diane Summers Devanney

By Noble Family By Richard Baez

By Cigna-Ruocco Family

Save the date!

Saint Vincent de Paul

Clothing Truck

Sunday, February 28th

8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

The truck will be parked in front of the

church. Please bring your gently used clothing

donations on this date and time only.

Please do not drop of donations prior to this

date and time as we have no place

to store the items and they will

unfortunately be discarded.

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Deacon Anwar Iqbal

June 4, 1954 - February 18, 2021

Please pray for the repose of the soul of

our beloved Deacon and the peace and

consolation of his family and friends.

Looking Ahead to the Days of Lent and Beyond

Save the Date!!

Our Lenten Speaker Series continues each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. during Lent.

(See page 7 in this bulletin for more information.)

Stations of the Cross takes place each

Friday after the 8:45 a.m. Mass and at 7:00 p.m. during Lent.

Healing Mass in English Sunday, February 28, 2020 at 4:30 pm. (Note: The Mass follows the rosary prayed in Urdu at 4:00 pm.)

Holy Week Begins Sunday, March 28th

Reconciliation Monday, March 29th

The Triduum Begins Thursday, April 1st

Note: There are no baptisms during the Season of Lent.

LENTEN REGULATIONS

Once again, the celebration of Christ’s Passion

and Resurrection draws near. In our preparation

for Easter, the Church invites us to observe the

penitential and grace-filled season of Lent and

draws our attention to the following: • Abstinence—All the faithful who have

reached 14 years of age are required to abstain

totally from meat on Ash Wednesday and the

Fridays of Lent. • Fasting—All the faithful between the ages of

18 and 59 inclusive are bound to fast on Ash

Wednesday and Good Friday. This practice

involves limiting oneself to a single full meal

and avoiding food between meals. Light sus-

tenance may also be taken on two other occa-

sions during the day. • Reconciliation Monday—March 29th is re-

served for Reconciliation Monday to allow the

faithful the opportunity to experience God’s

mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Af-

ter having reached the age of discretion, mem-

bers of the faithful are bound to confess once a

year grave sins which have not already been

absolved. Details regarding the schedule for

this day will be provided in the coming weeks.

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SJWCA offers excellent all-day, in–school instruction for grades Pre-K3 through grade 8, carefully observing all COVID protocols. Registration is now open for September 2021. Tuition assistance is available. Please see the Academy’s website: https:sjwca.org or call the Academy Office at (718) 768-7629 for additional information.

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Our 2021 Lenten Speaker Series will be on

Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm

in the church

Featured speakers will be:

Fr. Francis Amodio, O.Carm.* (Carmelite Priest) February 24, 2021

John Mancuso* (Catholic Speaker & IHM Youth Minister) March 3, 2021

Colleen Kelly-Rayner* (National Catholic Speaker) March 10, 2021

Gez Ford* (National Catholic Speaker, Mu-sic Minister, and Youth Minister) March 17, 2021

Fr. Justin Cinnante, O.Carm.* (Carmelite Priest) March 24, 2021

March 31, 2021—Movie: The Passion

Join us for some much needed Lenten inspiration and spiritual refreshment!

Lenten Speaker Series

*Livestream at ihm-brooklyn.org and

IHM Facebook Page

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 an-

swer your call to follow the mes-

sage 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

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