Few people feel comfortable with discussions of death or illness, but talking with family about your wishes for the end-of-life issues that will arise and developing your plans in advance can provide peace of mind and prevent undue burden on your loved ones. The Conversation: A Catholic Perspective on End-of-Life Issues is a seminar de...

Read more...

November 2, 2018 7:00pm ALL are invited to this evening Mass on All Souls Day, to remember our loved ones who have gone before us, whether recently or some time ago. A special invitation has been extended to those who have lost a loved one in the past year and whose funeral was at IHM. Join us in remembering loved ones, and offer the H...

Read more...

November 3: Bubble Soccer with 7th & 8th Graders Refreshments and more. 9-noon in Founders Hall November 14: Sacrament of Reconciliation Praise and worship music 6-7:30pm. Youth Group meeting 7:30—8pm in Grand Hall November 24: Country Christmas in New Melle 4pm at New Melle Sports & Recreation. Fun for the whole f...

Read more...

We are looking at the possibility of beginning a new ministry at IHM. The ministry is that of Sacristan. We would need at least two volunteers for each weekend Mass. The role of the Sacristan would be to set up for Mass. Training would be provided by Deacons Chris and Tony with input from Father Tom. Before describing the steps to be acco...

Read more...

Catholic Group Study Are you interested in: Deepening your relationship with the Lord? Strengthening your marriage and family life? Breaking free from the bondage of consumer debt? Developing a realistic faith-based financial plan for the future? If so, we are offering a 6-7 session study group utilizing the concepts o...

Read more...

Next Sunday, WORLD MISSION SUNDAY, we are called to be part of the Church’s missionary efforts, supporting mission priests, religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay catechists who provide loving service to those most in need. As Catholics around the world—here at home and in the Missions—gather at the Eucharist around ...

Read more...

On Tuesday, October 23 and Tuesday, November 6 the Office of the Permanent Diaconate will be holding informational meetings for men who are interested in exploring the possibility of a vocation to the Permanent Diaconate. Interested men are invited to attend one of the sessions which will be held at the Cardinal Rigali Center starting at ...

Read more...

Please consider donating a deer to Share The Harvest/Operation Food Search. Please bring your fielddressed deer to Dan’s Country Meats, letting them know you are donating it to “Share the Harvest” program. There is no charge for processing the deer. The meat will then be distributed to local food pantries—ours incl...

Read more...

The University of Missouri St. Louis Catholic Newman Center (CNC) offers a warm and welcoming place to study, relax, pray, play and hang out. We have student-centered evening Masses, socials, faith sharing groups, service and leadership opportunities open to all college students and young adults. We have everything from barbeques, service...

Read more...

The St. Vincent de Paul Society has greeting cards available. These cards are sent by the Society to a person you designate. You can have the cards sent to let them know that you have made a contribution to the local Society either in memory of their deceased loved one, as a tribute in their honor or for healing prayers prayed by members ...

Read more...

Several IHM parishioners participate in the Corporal Acts of Mercy by creating prayer shawls. These prayer shawls are blessed and stored in the sacristy. If you have a friend or family member in need of tangible emotional or spiritual support because of whatever is going on in their life— grief, a difficult diagnosis, chronic pain, ...

Read more...

Are you tired of putting checks in your envelope each week? Do you wish you could give more, but when the weekend rolls around you just don’t have as much cash as you’d like? Welcome to ONLINE GIVING! Done this way, your financial offering to the parish is made electronically (and securely) through the parish website. You spec...

Read more...

ATTENTION: Parish Staff and Volunteers Archdiocesan policy mandates that all who work with children be in full compliance with the Safe Environment Program. Compliance involves: Attending a Protecting God’s Children workshop Reading and signing a Code of Ethical Conduct Completion of a FCSR background check before a pe...

Read more...

As a result of the AmazonSmile program, our parish can receive a donation from AmazonSmile Foundation.  You can help us!  Bookmark this link:  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/43-1227074 All eligible shopping will directly benefit IHM—Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price. Also on Facebook: #StartWithaSm...

Read more...