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Immaculate Heart
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Published since 1978 by Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (1944–2014)
December 2014
Our Season with Sr. Carole Temming, RSM
By Kate Tucci
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By Father Tom Kreidler
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and gentle laughter. No one is a stranger to her when you
walk into our parish. She is a treasure and a friend. There is
only one Sr. Carole. — Judy Sherlock
(Continued on page 2)
Inside:
Project Education for
Batahola 10th Anniversary
3
People in the Pews
The McHugh Family
6
Family Catechesis Nights — The Mass
Parish School
7 IHM
Open House
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ear friends,
Recently I received an email
from a gentleman who had said
he wanted to see me. We made
an appointment and met. Many
years ago when I was an assistant
principal in charge of discipline
for the high school, I had given
him a detention. It was the last day
of school his senior year and he
resented it greatly. He said that later
he came to understand the “why”—
“It was discipline, Father. That’s
why you did it.”
However, it was a while before
he came to that realization. He said
that at graduation he swore at me.
He did it under his breath, but he
didn’t think I heard him. Over the
years, this bothered him. So now,
almost 30 years later, he wanted to
see me face to face and apologize.
I was happy to accept it.
I know that teaching is a profession with often delayed positive
feedback. Still, at other times, we
don’t always say what we should
soon enough. During this time of
giving thanks and of preparing our
hearts to receive the Lord during
this Advent Season, we can take
the opportunity to tell others,
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n the verge of the start of the Year of Consecrated
Life that commences November 30, 2014, our
beloved Sr. Carole Temming, Sister of Mercy for
over 60 years, retired on November 1. There is simply
not enough space in this paper for all of the kind words
and heartfelt appreciation for her. I decided to provide a
montage of the comments and memories here.
Sr. Carole has been such a blessing to our parish. To say
that she has been my right hand is an understatement!
As our first parish nurse, she has set the bar very high as a
standard for the quality of ministry and care that brings the
face of Jesus to the ill, the shut-in, and the dying and bereaved.
It seems that every time I visit folks in the hospital, Sr. Carole
has been there—as they proudly show their prayer shawls
that cover them she has delivered. She has blessed us by
bringing God’s joy and loving presence to our lives. Thank
you Sr. Carole for sharing your many gifts with God’s people
here at IHM. — Fr. Tom Kreidler
I will also miss her jokes. Sometimes she is laughing so
hard she can’t even get the punchline out. — Linda Reekers
When my husband was very ill five years ago, Sr. Carole
visited first at Mercy Hospital and then at University Hospital.
Bob remembers waking up from his medically induced coma
thinking, “I can’t have died and gone to hell, because I’m
freezing and Sr. Carole is standing here.” — Kacey Ryan
Sr. Carole has been an inspiration to the nurses and health
professionals of the parish. She has led us in a quiet and
spiritual way to positive health goals. We will truly miss her.
— Sherrie Heyse
Sr. Carole always brings such peace with her. Those with
great losses do return and she checks in with them throughout
their grieving process. We will miss her unique tenderness
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HeartBeat
December 2014
Our Season with
Sr. Carole Temming, RSM
(Continued from page 1)
Sr. Carole’s phone calls on the anniversary months
of my mom’s death, mother-in-law’s death, and
brother-in-law’s death were so appreciated and
brought such comfort at the time. How she kept up
with it all was a witness of her dedication and love
for all she served. And I will miss her jokes!
— Susie O’Neil
Sr. Carole is my computer and technical support
expert. She is always willing and able to help. I will
sorely miss her expertise and kind voice as she explains
complex issues to me. Hopefully I will be able to limp
along without her support. I will seriously miss her.
— Ed Birck
A gentle smile, so many kind words and a loving
hug. This is our Sr. Carole, as a member of the
bereavement committee, ministering to the loss and
emotions of the relatives and friends of the deceased.
Such a blessing she is and what wonderful consolation
she brings to all with whom she comes in contact.
— Bob Koesters and the Bereavement Committee
In September, my 88-year-old father underwent
robotic aortic valve replacement surgery, and I called
Sr. Carole to let her know and ask her to keep him
in her prayers. Lo and behold, she came to Good
Samaritan Hospital a few hours after his surgery. After
greeting and checking on me and each of my siblings,
she placed a prayer shawl over my father, gathered us
around his bed, led us in a beautiful conversation of
prayer and fed us with the Eucharist. The cardiac team
quietly backed away and allowed her presence, as she
actually came in just past the peak of a semi-crisis
where his blood pressure had plummeted to the 30s
and they determined he needed an increase in IV
fluids. By the conclusion of our prayer, his blood
pressure stabilized in the 90s, prompting Jane Whalen,
a member of the cardiac team to quip, “Wow, they
brought in the big guns!” And of course she kept in
contact following up afterward. — Sharon Sanker,
Cancer Support Group
Sr. Carole has always been wonderful about
following up on anyone’s questions, going out of her
way to get the pertinent information. She always has a
cute joke to tell and really enjoys sharing it and seeing
us laugh. She is so good in following up with the sick
and remembering loved ones’ death anniversaries.
— Marilyn Cozzi
I am challenged to make my sentiments about
Sr. Carole brief! Never have I met a more humble
servant. She is highly intelligent and educated. She is
a quiet and holy presence with a strong ability to lead.
She is extremely organized, capable of tough decisions
and able to manage a multitude of tasks and responsibilities. She never shows stress, only love, patience
and kindness. She is a perfect example of living the life
God designed her to live, completely selfless and consistently putting everyone else above her own needs
and desires. — Cindy Fries O’Connor, Healthcare
Ministry Advisory Commission
Her title is “Parish Nurse” but this does not begin
to describe her or the absolute faith and trust that she
At her retirement reception on November 7th, Sister Carole had one last famous joke to leave us when asked for one:
“When you go to bed tonight take a ruler with you. Then you can measure how well you slept.”
is the “go to person” when a crisis occurs and help
is needed. She appears at hospitals, nursing homes,
funerals, or wherever she is needed offering prayer,
comfort and support in a gentle caring way. She
oversees 15 parish ministries and encourages those
individuals whom she believes have gifts that will
enhance these ministries to share them with the
parish. She even finds yarn for the prayer shawls and
people to knit them, and then she delivers them to
those in need. We have been blessed for 12 years and
the gifts she has shared will never be forgotten!
— Pat Armstrong, Health Ministry Chair
Sr. Carole has always been the glue that has kept
our Elizabeth Ministry together, but she has also
touched our lives personally. She asked if I wanted
to receive the Anointing of the Sick prior to my own
surgery and to be put on the prayer list. I was hesitant
because I felt it was reserved for those in dire straits.
She convinced me otherwise; she also visited me after
surgery and brought me a prayer shawl. I have never
recovered so quickly from surgery. After that experience
I became a true believer in the power of prayer. My
sons cannot believe her age. Why should they? She is
at the gym every day. She not only supports the parish
and our Catholic faith, but as a nurse she leads and
promotes a healthy lifestyle. — Theresa Cullen
Sr. Carole is “the Mother Superior” of IHM. I call
her that and she calls me “The Rev.” She is one of
the most impactful people in my life. I am a cancer
survivor, and I helped her form the cancer support
group here at IHM. She has always been there for me.
Each time I had a cancer-free CAT scan I would stand
in front of the cross and ask the Lord how I could
show my gratitude. The answer came from Sr. Carole,
“Just be the best Bob Calder you can be.”
— Bob Calder, Cancer Support Group
Sr. Carole has always been vigilant in checking
on the health of my mom, Kathryn Terlecky, now a
resident of Forest Hills Care Center. Moreover, she
has checked on me as well and acknowledged that it
isn’t easy being a caregiver. Her kind eyes take in the
pain and radiate the understanding and compassion
of Jesus. We are fortunate in that my mom gets lots
of company from our friends and family, and I told
Sr. Carole that I see many residents in the nursing
home with no visitors. I see them and their loneliness
when I visit my mom, and I wasn’t surprised to find
that prayer shawls showed up in many of their rooms.
When I asked how they got their prayer shawls they
described a visit from someone that sounded a lot like
Sr. Carole, and they couldn’t believe she came to bring
cheer to non-Catholics…a true witness to being “the
hands and feet” of the Lord. — Kate Tucci
From the Pastor
(Continued from page 1)
“Thank You.” We can take advantage of the
great Sacrament of Reconciliation to unburden
ourselves of any baggage we may be carrying
needlessly.
We are blessed. It is important for us to tell
others how we are blessed because of them. It is
important to tell our God what we need to, so as
to be blessed by God’s forgiveness.
God bless you,
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December 2014
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Project Education for Batahola
Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
By Mary Pommert
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hen Project Education for Batahola was launched in November 2005, the
Project Education team had no idea what response to anticipate. Ten years
later, the team is overwhelmed with the generosity of IHM parishioners
who have sponsored 2,170 students and teachers, raising $418,850 for the purpose
of education at our twinning community, the Cultural Center of Batahola Norte.
Parishioners have sponsored Batahola students for their family members and
for themselves, for friends, and as gifts and memorials for others. They have
sponsored students taking individual classes at the Center, as well as grade
school, high school, and college scholarship students. They have also sponsored
teachers who teach classes at the Center.
In 10 years, Project Education for Batahola
has supported the education of
2,170 students and raised $418,850.
Jennifer Marshall has been the General Coordinator at the Cultural Center
of Batahola Norte since the beginning of Project Education. It is because of her
guidance that the program was able to launch and continues to grow. She sees
firsthand, year in and year out, the positive impact of Project Education on
students’ lives in Managua.
According to Jennifer, “Project Education is a beautiful expression of the
twinning covenant between IHM Parish and the Batahola community, which is
based first and foremost on building relationships as part of the Body of Christ.
Partnership is at the heart of Project Education—between the organizers on
the Project Education team and in Batahola, and between sponsors and the
students who are able to continue their studies, thanks to the sponsorship. The
project honors the dignity of students, as they share their hopes and struggles,
and it strengthens the community that nurtures them along their journey of
personal and professional development.”
Sharon Sanker, a member of the Project Education team, summed up the
feelings of the team when she said, “What a blessing Project Education has
been to the Center, its students and to us. There isn’t a more lasting or sustaining
way to help alleviate poverty in a third-world country than to sponsor a child’s
or adult’s education. I’m grateful to IHM parishioners who have sponsored
students or made cash donations. Let’s keep Project Education going for
another ten years!”
Project Education 2015 runs through March 1, 2015. If you’d like to sponsor
a student, you can pick up a sponsorship brochure in the gathering space at
church, at the parish office, or online at www.ihom.org/Give/ProjectEducation.
To My Special Friends in the Lord
By Sr. Carole Temming
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n an Easter card it stated “We’re special
friends in the Lord.” That seems to say what
I feel about what we were to each other here
at IHM. It was out of my love for Jesus and my
mission as a Sister of Mercy to spread that great love
when I began my ministry here. I have come to know
many of you as very special friends of that same Lord
whom we all love and who brings us to love one
another. I am deeply grateful for all the opportunities that I have had through my involvement with so
many different groups of people. I have appreciated
the many concerns and hopes that were shared with
me. God has filled my life with more than I could
ever deserve. I thank God for the years I have been
given to be here to love and grow in so many ways. I
really could not ask for anything more.
Over the years I have been involved in the Health
Ministry Commission, Nurses’ Group, Elizabeth
Ministry, visits to parishioners in homes or hospitals,
bereavement, and so much more. This enabled me to
experience with you the knowledge and love of our
God through our ministry together. The opportunity
to walk with so many people has been a special gift
to me. I never cease to be amazed at the many ways
God calls each one of us. It leaves me with no doubt
that God’s love is a personal love that meets each of
our needs and personalities. I am especially grateful to Fr. Jan and Fr. Tom who welcomed, included,
and supported me throughout my years here at IHM.
Their friendship sustained me through good and
hard times. I am most appreciative of the support and
generous good will of our parish staff. They managed
to do so many things for me that helped to make my
ministry function smoothly.
Even though I am leaving full-time ministry here
at IHM, I am not saying good-bye. I look forward to
seeing and hearing about you when I attend Mass
at the parish. I feel I have been guided on a path
by God my whole life, and with every turn another
pathway was opened. I believe it will happen again.
I pray that God will continue to bless each one of
you and that you will remember me in your prayers.
Again, thank you for being great friends in the Lord.
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December 2014
15 Years of Twinning with Cultural Center of Batahola Norte
By Sue Keefe
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HM celebrates 15 years of twinning with the
Cultural Center of Batahola Norte (CCBN) in
January 2015. Here are some thoughts from
the IHM Project Education team, which celebrates
10 years of supporting CCBN next year as well.
Melissa Auvil: I think the perfect example of
what twinning means was evident in the luncheon
at IHM this past year. It was palpable and alive.
The women from both Batahola Norte in Nicaragua
and Our Lady of the Mountains in KY shared how
their lives have been impacted. It was evident
from their stories that this twinning relationship
profoundly changed them. Twinning gives us the
opportunity to extend a hand to our friends far and
near and to work with them to create a solid foundation of love, trust, growth, strength and empowerment. We all grow from twinning. Twinning
allows us to share Jesus’ love with each other.
Bob Sanker: I became aware of IHM’s twinning
relationship with the Cultural Center of Batahola
Norte when I traveled to Nicaragua with my son
in 2005 as part of the annual IHM immersion trip.
That trip gave me a new view of what it means to be
part of God’s universal church. Although we speak a
different language, I learned that we share the same
hopes and dreams as the people of Nicaragua. We
all want peace and justice in our communities. We
want our families to be happy and healthy. We want
our children to have the opportunity to pursue their
dreams. All people should be afforded the opportunity
to enjoy these simple universal values.
I also learned that while Nicaragua is an
economically poor country that has been devastated
by natural disasters, it is culturally rich and its
people are resilient, resourceful and friendly. The
CCBN provides a place for the community to come
together to support one another, to learn and share
the beautiful culture of Nicaragua, and to provide
opportunities for education which are critical for
the underprivileged population of Managua to rise
out of poverty. The CCBN is a living example of
Christian community.
We have learned much from the people of the
CCBN about love, generosity and solidarity. We
have much more to learn. Every day they give
comfort to those in need, support for the vulnerable,
and inspiration to the oppressed. The work they do
gives living witness to the message of Christ.
Mary Pommert: Our twinning relationship with
the Cultural Center of Batahola Norte is a blessing
in many tangible and intangible ways. For IHM,
the relationship allows us to walk with the poor
beyond our borders, witnessing the resilience, faith,
and determination of our brothers and sisters at the
Center, while supporting their important mission.
As part of the team for Project Education for
Batahola, a program which provides sponsorships
to students at the Center, I have seen firsthand the
long-term benefits of sustained quality education.
Statistics suggest that providing quality education
in third world countries such as Nicaragua,
especially the education of young girls and women,
decreases domestic violence, delays early marriage
and first birth, improves dramatically the welfare
of families, raises health standards, and undermines
extremism. According to Sr. Marilyn Lacey, founder
of the non-profit Mercy Beyond Borders, educating
women and girls is the “most powerful force for
Jim Vorwald, a teacher from Carlos Fonseca Elementary School, Managua, and Bob Sanker
positive change on the planet. Education keeps
girls alive!” Sr. Margie and Fr. Angel already knew
and believed this over 30 years ago when they
co-founded the Center and began building its
education program. Absolutely, positively, the
Center saves lives! How awesome it is to witness!
For sure, our twinning relationship with the
Center is about education, but I also see it as a
bridge that connects our vastly different worlds and
facilitates the sharing of our cultures, both of us
giving and receiving and getting to know each other
as individuals with unique personalities, struggles,
families, and dreams. This process of mutual giving
and receiving through twinning has made me realize,
in a way that I otherwise would not have, that we are
all the same in the eyes of God, one body in Christ.
Personally, I feel blessed beyond measure for
everyone I’ve met and worked with from the
Center and IHM involved in our twinning. You
feed my soul.
Jim Vorwald: I have made two trips to Nicaragua
to participate in our twinning relationship. I am
usually not short on words, but these experiences
left me speechless. For me, the immersion into this
country and its culture opened new windows into
God’s presence here on earth. It made me realize the
arbitrary nature of manmade borders. It helped me
realize that we share this world with people, however
different their economic and cultural situations, who
are also children of God. Twinning with the center
helped me realize that love transcends geographical,
cultural and economic differences. We share so much
more than we realize; our hopes and dreams, our
need for community, and our love of Christ and His
creation. Without my participation in our twinning
relationship, I would not have gained this insight.
I am blessed to have and continue to have these
experiences. I pray that everyone would have the
blessing of this opportunity.
Sue Keefe: As chair of the twinning committee
with CCBN, I have purpose and meaning in my
life that was inspired by working with Sr. Margie
Navarro. Sr. Margie is in my bones and I am a better
person because of her. I cherish meeting individuals
from CCBN such as Jennifer Marshall, Amanda
Otero, Joe Connelly, Sonia Olivares, Ileana Zuñiga,
Josefa Rodriguez, Virgilio Medina, Nineth Larios,
Candida Martinez, Gretchen Martinez, Mayra
Velasquez, Daisi Alvarez, Gerardo Arias, and so
many others whom I never would have known
otherwise. They have enriched my life and touched
so many others. After 15 years, IHM parishioners
now know about CCBN, an educational center in
Managua, Nicaragua that they would have never
known about otherwise if we did not have a twinning
relationship. Not only do they know about CCBN,
but we also pray for each other and work together
in our faith journeys through life. Over 250 people
from our community have visited CCBN and have
learned firsthand of their commendable work.
Fifteen staff from CCBN have visited us. Mission is
alive and well at IHM.
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December 2014
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IHM School Celebrates
National Hispanic Heritage Month
S
panish instructors Sonia Morales-Paris and
Ingrid Menendez-Sabla organized a celebration
for National Hispanic Heritage Month at
Immaculate Heart of Mary School. This is the month
to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and
Latino Americans to the United States and also
celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture. The celebration
was held in the school gymnasium.
Sra. Morales arranged for the Son del Caribe
band, of which she is a member, to play salsa and
merengue music for students. Fourth and fifth graders
held a parade with flags while simultaneously
announcing fun facts about the countries they chose.
With students acting out the parts, stories were
told in Spanish. Kindergarten students performed
dances with Sra. Morales for the celebration and
she chose student volunteers from various grades to
learn a new dance for the entertainment of everyone.
IHM fourth grader Catalina Manrique performed a
Spanish dance to the delight of the student audience.
Ashley Kaminsky and Cataline Manrique
in Spanish dance attire
Sra. Morales dancing with
IHM kindergartners.
Secular Franciscans Declare Solidarity with Immigrant Brothers/Sisters
society becomes,” the national body said: “We
lament that immigrants live in fear of a dysfunctional
system which often leads to the forced break-up of
he national body of the U.S. Secular
loving families.”
Franciscan Order declared its “solidarity
The body, consisting of some 50 leaders
with our immigrant brothers and sisters”
representing 13,000 Secular Franciscans across the
in a statement unanimously adopted at its annual
U.S., said that Secular Franciscans “are called by
gathering, held Oct. 21–26 in Dallas, TX.
our Rule of Life to cultivate the well-being of the
Citing Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J.
family through our Franciscan spirit of peace,
Chaput’s insight that “the more we encourage and
respect
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life.”
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class andand
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Thomas,
support the integrity of families, the healthier
The leaders said they were inspired by the words
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of the United States
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and actions of Tucson Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas,
this year’s recipient of their Justice, Peace and
Integrity of Creation Award.
“We accept the challenge from Bishop Kicanas
that we seek ways to stand in solidarity with our
immigrant brothers and sisters, through prayer,
personal action, and support for comprehensive
immigration reform.”
The Secular Franciscan Order is an order of single,
married and ordained Catholics who profess to bring
the Gospel to life in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.
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December 2014
PEOPLE IN THE PEWS
Meet the McHugh Family
By Kate Tucci
I
looked around on Wednesday nights in October
when IHM’s Evangelization and Catechesis
Commission brought Family Nights to the
parish, and I saw so many young families with their
children. I miss having young ones, but I also wish
I had done some of the very things they are doing
with their own families. I admire them, and one
of those families is the McHughs, whom I had the
opportunity to meet at family nights. The McHughs
were obviously enjoying themselves along with other
young families. They were an approachable, happy
family and embody the new generation of passionate
Catholic families attending IHM.
The McHughs joined IHM eight years ago. They
were previously members at Holy Cross Immaculata
Church in Mt. Adams which is where they were
married. After their wedding, they bought a house
in Anderson Township. Jim is originally from
Bloomfield, NJ and went to St. Thomas the Apostle
grade school and Seton Hall Prep School. He then
went on to Dartmouth College. Katie grew up in
Cincinnati and attended St. Thomas More grade
school and McNicholas High School. She then attended
Xavier University.
Katie and Jim met during their senior year in
college. While Katie was a student at Xavier, she visited
Dartmouth to see a friend and Jim was the first person
she met when she walked onto the campus. It turned
out that Jim was her friend’s best friend so they got to
spend the weekend together. From the moment they
met, there was a special connection! After dating long
distance for several years, Jim moved to Cincinnati
where he proposed and they married a few years later!
Jim works as a Certified Financial Planner™
with a local financial services firm downtown. After
teaching both regular and special education classes
for Norwood City Schools for six years, Katie decided
to stay home with the children.
When I asked what other things they do besides
attending Family Nights, I had to laugh at the answer:
“What aren’t we involved with?” As a family, they
most often attend the 9:30 AM Mass. Katie is a member
of the Education Commission and is co-director of
Vacation Bible School. She coordinates the Knights
of Columbus Breakfasts to include the day school
students each month. She also regularly participates
in MAGIC and True Devotion to Mary sessions. Jim
assists with the festival and volunteers in the school
classrooms. They spent the last five years volunteering
with the Garage Sale for our twinning communities of
which Katie has been a co-chair. They participate in
the many spiritual offerings from the church such as
Family Nights and the Married Couples Dinner. And
they don’t look tired…they just look happy!
Liliana is 7 years old and is in 1st grade at IHM.
She is active in gymnastics and spends more time
with her feet in the air than on the ground! She most
recently was on the IHM cheerleading squad and
Katie and Jim McHugh with Liliana, Quinn and Dean
enjoyed cheering for the football players on the
weekends. She is just starting Girl Scouts and will be
in the Daisy troop this year. She also loves to read,
swim, and take care of her baby brother.
Quinn is 4.5 years old (the ½ is really important
to him). Quinn is in pre-K at IHM. He is currently
involved in a taekwondo class and loves learning
martial arts techniques. He can’t wait to break his
first board in a few months. He also loves bugs and
dinosaurs. He is often found outside playing in the
dirt looking for worms and bugs to take care of. He
also loves the new freedom of riding his bike with no
training wheels!
Dean is only 5 months old. This newest member
of the family brings smiles each day! He just mastered
the art of rolling over and is currently trying to sit
up by himself. He likes to blow raspberries and
see how loud he can make his voice. He’s also very
excited to try solid foods soon. He looks forward to
the day he can go to school at IHM like his big sister
and brother.
The McHughs have a pet dog named Louie. He
is a little guy weighing a whopping 6 pounds and is
white with black markings. He got his name because
he has a black “L” on his back. He is 9 years old and
enjoys long walks outside and the occasional table
food treat. He and Quinn play a great game of catch
and love to run circles around each other.
As a family they simply enjoy being together. They
love to have family nights at home where they play
outside and go for walks or watch a movie together.
They also enjoy going to Kings Island, the zoo and
the museum together. They realize they have been
blessed with wonderful family and friends and also
enjoy spending time connecting with them throughout
the year. There are many cousins and friends with
children the same age so there is always someone
around to get together with!
I asked Katie specifically about helping families at
IHM to grow in their faith, and what we as a parish
can be doing to improve and help other families to
grow. Her answer? “We really enjoy the family nights!
They have been a great way for us to grow stronger in
our faith and with the other families who attend. The
food is always wonderful and our children love the
opportunity to go off into small groups with the other
children. It would be nice to have more topics that
are related to current events in our society that pose a
challenge to our beliefs as Catholics. Many of our
friends have discussed how they struggle with ways
to defend the Catholic Church and its teachings. We
stand firm in our beliefs, but it’s often difficult to
respond to others criticisms and negative comments.
It would be helpful to have a series that helps us be
better at defending the church. As far as attracting
more families, you are doing everything we could
think of to advertise for it! The struggle we’ve
heard from families is making the time with sports,
homework, etc. I think it’s a matter of people actually
MAKING the time! We feel so blessed to be a part of
the IHM community. It truly has been our home away
from home and gives a great sense of family and
community. God was watching out for us when he
guided us to this parish and we are truly thankful!”
If you see this sweet family joyfully living out
their lives. Please smile back at them, and if you
don’t know them, make time to meet them. They are
delightful, and I am sure they make the Lord smile.
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December 2014
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Family Catechesis Nights —
­ The Mass
Deacon Mike Cassani
F
amily Catechesis Nights occurred weekly on
Wednesdays in October. Starting with a
delicious dinner and ending with separate adult
and children sessions, I sought to deepen attendees’
appreciation of the Mass and help them begin to see
more clearly the mystery before us. The Mass as well
as the visible church is the apex of reality, woven
throughout salvation history.
I opened the first session by asking attendees if
they knew where the plaque inscribed with “Here
you leave today and enter the world of yesterday,
tomorrow and fantasy” is located. This bold statement
greets visitors to Disney World. In an even bolder
statement, the Catechism of the Catholic Church
describes the Church this way: “to enter into the
house of God, we must cross a threshold, which
symbolizes passing from the world wounded by sin
to the world of the new Life to which all men are
called. The visible church is a symbol of the Father’s
house toward which the People of God is journeying
and where the Father will wipe every tear from their
eyes.” (no. 1186)
Consider then, these comparisons:
• Every year, large numbers of people go to Disney
World to escape their everyday lives, and children
rarely complain, “Do I have to go? It’s so boring.”
• With church many ask, “Do I have to go?
It’s so boring.”
• Disney is a great place to visit, but most of its
claims do not hold up, except for one—fantasy.
It goes to great lengths to hide reality and create
fantasy. It is a world of “make believe.”
• However, in the description of the Church, the
word fantasy doesn’t appear. The Church isn’t
about fantasy—it is about reality. Everything in the
Church points to a greater reality that we can’t see,
but it is real and these things help to draw us into
that greater reality. As we say in our creed—all
that is visible and invisible.
We are born with nearly clear vision, yet the more
we are exposed to the secular world, our vision
is shaped by our experiences. When we come to
church, we expect the flash, dazzle, and emotional
buzz we get from the world and are unsatisfied when
we don’t receive them. The Catholic Church is the
place where our satisfaction comes from a deeper
relationship with Jesus, where our souls can soar and
encounter the living God. It is literally the place on
earth closest to heaven.
In our first week together we discussed the church
building, furnishings, vestments, sacred books and
vessels and how these help us to enter more deeply
into the sacred mystery of the Mass. We also discussed
the postures of the people and how they relate to
specific parts of the Mass. Each participant’s role,
as well as the lectionary cycle and liturgical colors
were covered. The Mass is the ultimate in reality
because, even though we can’t see everything that
is happening, Jesus is both present with us as the
sacrifice to the Father and He is also the High Priest
offering Himself as the sacrifice to the Father. The
altar is the place of that sacrifice, and the sacrifice
of Jesus’ crucifixion 2000 years ago is made present
at each Mass.
In our second week, we discussed sacrifice. We
talked about how Adam and Eve sinned and how their
sin caused a separation from God. Humans have tried
to bridge that gap with God and atone for sins through
sacrifice. With the ancient Israelites, God instructed
them on the first Passover to sacrifice a lamb, spread
the blood of the lamb on the doorposts and to eat
the lamb. Through this sacrifice and eating of the
lamb, they were freed from captivity in Egypt. God
told them to remember by recreating this Passover.
In a similar fashion, elements of the Mass of the early
Church in the first and second centuries reflect these
roots and are still present in our Mass. To emphasize
this continuity, I read from one of St. Justin Martyr’s
letters demonstrating that even then, the newly
formed church worshipped as we do today.
In our third week we walked through the first
half of the Mass, focusing on the Introductory Rites,
which include the Entrance, reverencing the altar,
greeting, penitential act, Gloria, and collect prayer
that precede the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy
of the Word, comprised of the first reading,
responsorial psalm, second reading, Gospel, homily,
creed, and universal prayer, provides the bridge
to the second half of the Mass, the Liturgy of the
Eucharist. In our final week together, we reflected
on the Liturgy of the Eucharist, including the
preparation of the gifts, offertory procession, as
well as the parts of the Eucharistic Prayer, the
Eucharist as the true presence of Christ, the
Communion Rite, and the Concluding Rite.
The Mass is a wonderful gift from God. The gifts
that are brought to the altar represent God’s creation,
including our lives and everything we have, our joys
and wonderful gifts, as well as our prayers, sorrows,
suffering and pain. We bring these to the altar to be
offered to God the Father through Jesus who is at
the same time the sacrifice and the High Priest. Our
gifts are taken by the Father, by the power of the
Holy Spirit, and turned into what is most precious to
Him—His Son. He gives his Son, Jesus, back to us
so that we may receive the divine nature in us and be
transformed. Thus being transformed, we are called
to tell everyone of the wonderful things that happen
at Mass so that we may transform the world.
The Mass is not fantasy—it is reality where we
can encounter the fullness of Jesus Christ being the
same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
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December 2014
IHM School
Fall Carnival
a Blast
F
amilies enjoyed a spaghetti or pizza
dinner in the Immaculate Heart
of Mary dining hall before heading
to the Carnival. There was something
for everyone!
The Knights of Columbus cooked the
delicious dinner to fuel children for the
fun ahead. School staff donated baskets
of goodies to be raffled that evening and
games with prizes filled not only the
gymnasium but also Heritage Hall and
two other rooms. There was also the
decorated face painting room where
children could become their favorite
character or animal! The newest addition
to the Carnival was the Spooky Hallway,
which only the brave dared to visit. The
cake walk was filled with fresh baked
treats and deciding the winning cakes in
the various categories was no easy task.
Immaculate Heart of Mary school
parents did a wonderful job of turning
the school into a Fall Palace of Fun for
hundreds of smiling children.
Molly Boer, Molly Anderson and Maryn Minnich
Ryan and Julie McCarroll
Reagan Overbeck and Amanda Schneider
Skylar Kutcher and Mrs. Suzie Myers, Chairperson
Forty Days for a Lifetime
By Jane Elfers
“I
want to tell you something,” said a woman
who drove up to the 40 Days for Life prayer
vigil and rolled down her window. “I want
you all to know that you are making a difference.”
After the 40 Days for Life volunteer thanked her for
the kind words, the woman asked, “Can I show you
something?” It was a photo on her phone—a happy
7-month-old baby boy. By this time, the woman was
in tears. “This is my fourth child.”
She then went on to explain how she was planning
an abortion because she didn’t think she could take
on the responsibility of another child. “But because
you all were here, I changed my mind. I have my son
because of you.”
This story in St. Louis reported on 40DaysforLife.
com could have been our story, since three of us
had a similar experience while praying outside
Planned Parenthood during the 40 Days for Life in
Cincinnati. Despite heavy traffic barreling past the
facility on Auburn Avenue, a woman pulled her car
over and rolled down the window. She called to Pat
Manton, Pat Tekulve and me, “See that little boy in
the back seat?” A cute baby boy sat happily in his
car seat. “He would not be here today if it weren’t for
you all being here. Thank you for praying for us. He
is here because of your prayers.”
During the 40 days, every Friday night from
7:00 – 8:00 PM, a prayer vigil was led by priests at
Planned Parenthood. On October 10, Archbishop
Dennis Schnurr led the prayer service. Friday nights
were a good opportunity for first timers to be there
as part of a group praying with our faithful pro-life
priests who are leading the way for us.
This prayerful witness impacts crisis pregnancy
care centers as well. The day after our Respect
Life presentation on “What Happens in a Crisis
Pregnancy” given by Laura Strietman of Pregnancy
Center East, she texted me with exciting news about
the impact 40 Days for Life is having at their crisis
pregnancy center; “We had four ultrasounds today,
eight on Friday, some last night too! 40 Days makes
an amazing difference…we have been buried at PCE!
Praise God for 40 Days for Life!”
Please continue praying after 40 Days for Life
concludes on November 2, 2014. God is saving
babies and their moms from the deadly choice of
abortion. Prayer warriors were there from as far away
as Indiana, and many Cincinnati area churches that
support 40 Days for Life cover all 12 daylight hours
every day for the 40 days.
It may look like nothing is happening as you are
there praying. For us it is only an hour of our time.
But for the child at risk of abortion, it is his or her
lifetime. God IS saving lives.
Mary Clark, Cincinnati Director of the
40 Days for Life campaign
HeartBeat
December 2014
Help Support All
IHM Youth at the 2015
IHM Winter Gala
Vintage Affair — January 31, 2015
T
he upcoming 2015 annual IHM Winter Gala is set for
Saturday, January 31st from 6:30 – 11:30 PM at Receptions
Eastgate. Gather your friends and come to enjoy a wonderful
evening of great food, fellowship, entertainment in support of the
youth of our parish. The Vintage Affair themed event will feature
donations, large and small, transformed into wonderful silent and
live auction items. Join us for a wonderful sit-down dinner including
an open bar.
We will have donated jewelry, trips,
autographed balls, Marksmanship
Training Day, Principal of the Day, IHM
Parking Spot, Walt Disney World tickets,
just to name a few!
Each year our proceeds create wonderful opportunities for all youth, 1st
through 12th grade, in our parish family.
• 50% of our Gala funds go to our grade
school youth who are financially challenged, to help with tuition
assistance. In 6 years, the Gala has raised $106,000 for tuition
assistance and has been used to help 73 children attend IHM.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Invites You
To Attend the 7th Annual Winter Gala
Vintage Aair
Saturday, January 31, 2015
receptions eastgate
4450 Eastgate Boulevard
Cincinnati, Ohio
6:30 To 11:00 in the Evening
6:30 Music & Appetizers
8:30 Dinner
9:30 Live Auction
• The remaining 50% funds various middle and high school
youth group initiatives and offsets the cost of the parish religion
program for youth attending public schools to continue to
provide one of the best programs in the Archdiocese. In 6 years,
the Gala has raised $70,000 for our Youth Ministry impacting
515 youth and $35,000 for PRP impacting 3325 youth.
Last year the Gala raised over $48,000 for the youth and has
raised $211,000 since its inception! Together these funds have
supported 3,913 IHM Youth!
There are many great ways to be involved with the Gala. You
can buy a ticket, donate, become a sponsor, or help on the
committee for this wonderful parish event!
For questions, please contact Kathy DeJaco at 513-260-5078
or kathy@madisonphotoworks.com
IHM School
Angels
By Debbi Hill
I
mmaculate Heart of Mary School students are
celebrating the archdiocesan motto of “Angels
Among Us” by wearing T-shirts in class colors
on out of uniform days. After a schoolwide contest
sixth grader Joey Wheeler’s design was chosen for
the T-shirts.
Angels Among Us is emphasized at IHM
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and evident in classrooms. Staff incorporated a
new schoolwide theme of Crusaders C.A.R.E.
(Christlike, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged)
to partner with the motto. Staff and students
alike strive to attain these goals.
Recently in physical education class one student
was having a difficult time running the mile. This
is a junior high class requirement. The student
was trying their best and was determined to finish.
One, then two, then the whole class joined the
student, jogging along and giving encouragement,
until the student crossed the finish line.
Those students are truly Angels Among Us.
Right: Joey Wheeler holds up the T-shirt he designed.
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HeartBeat
December 2014
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish School
Hosts Winter Open House
Sunday, January 25, 2015 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Day School and Preschool 2015 – 2016 Registration
• Have you ever wondered if our parish school is the right fit for your child?
• Have you heard about our Christ Communities?
• Have you met our Student Services Team?
• Did you know our 2014 8th graders were awarded $465,905
in high school academic scholarships?
O
n January 25, 2015, your family will have a
perfect opportunity to explore these questions
and more. The administration, faculty and
staff from both the preschool and day school will
be available to explain programs and greet visitors.
School parent ambassadors as well as students will
be on hand to assist visitors and help the youngest
children with our Scavenger Hunt.
IHM School and Preschool welcomes students as
young as age three. Kindergarten classes are all day,
and our day school enjoys solid enrollment with short
wait lists for some classes. There are three homerooms
for each Grades 1 through 8 with four kindergarten
homerooms for the 2015-2016 school year.
What can you expect at the Open House?
• Guests will be greeted with a welcome flyer
including a map of the campus and points of
interest.
• Each new family will receive an IHM School tote
containing information about our school as well
as student registration materials for next fall.
• The Starlab Planetarium is a popular visiting spot
so be ready to enter and be transformed!
• Visit the Refreshment Room where families can
take a moment to rest before heading to the
Kindergarten and Preschool buildings.
It will be a wonderful day!
If you are interested in our school and would
like more information or a tour please contact
Debbi Hill. We would love to show you what we
can do for your student and welcome you to our
school family!
Hill.D@ihomschool.org or 388-3020 website:
www.ihomschool.org
• Tour guides will be available and teachers will
be in every classroom to explain programs and
answer questions.
• Children are invited to participate in a raffle for
gift certificates.
We will be ready to greet visitors between 12:30 PM
and 3:00 PM to show off our school campus.
Families with children who may enroll in the future
or parishioners wishing to learn more about our
school should stop by for an entertaining afternoon.
Pass the word! Invite your neighbors. We are proud
of our award winning school. Everyone is welcome.
• Young guests will go on a scavenger hunt to collect
prizes at various locations around our campus.
• See exhibits for various school awards, service projects, drama program, scholarship figures and more.
• School and parish programs are also represented
(PTO, Boosters, Scouts, American Heritage Girls, etc.).
Puppies Throughout IHM School
H
alloween was a great day for the students and the staff this year at Immaculate
Heart of Mary School. The students were greeted by the school principal dressed
as Cruella de Ville, two of the support staff dressed as dog catchers and almost
60 teachers, assistants, and secretaries costumed as Dalmatians! Students guessed the
number of “puppies” that were present at school that day and the student who guessed
the closest in each class won an out of uniform pass. The school decided to connect a
stewardship project with the day. They asked for donations for the local animal shelters.
Over 600 pounds of dog and cat food and treats, in addition to $135, were donated
by IHM families. After school, a few members from the IHM School staff delivered the
donations to the League of Animal Welfare No-Kill Shelter and the SPCA Northside
Shelter. We have already begun to plan next year’s Halloween theme!
December 2014
In Memory of
P a r i s hi o n e r s
November 9, 2013
through October 29, 2014
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My First Christmas in Heaven
Author Unknown
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
Alfred “Al” Vormbrock, Dorothy Higgins, John Horstman, Hubert Rackley, Amy Belock, Mary Ellen Jobes,
Remembering Loved
Ones Through
The Holidays
By Jeri Zeek
A
t this time of the year, we remember
those who were buried from this parish
since All Saints Day last year. We also
remember those who were buried from other
parishes whose relatives requested that they be
remembered in our prayers.
We remember our relatives and friends who
will be spending the holidays without their
loved ones. Let us also honor those who have
lost their lives fighting for our freedom and
safety from terrorism around the globe. We
pray for members of the military who protect
our freedom and selflessly put their lives in
harm’s way. May they and their families be in
our thoughts and prayers throughout the
holidays. We also pray for all families whose
loved ones were tragically taken earlier than
we ever expected.
So many families across the nation will
be missing loved ones who will spend the
holidays with our Lord this year. None of us
whose lives have been touched by those who
have passed will ever forget the love and joy
they gave us in their lifetime. Their lives mean
so much and they will never be forgotten.
During the Thanksgiving, Advent, and
Christmas seasons, let us thank the Lord for
giving us those special people who shared their
lives with us, whether for one minute, one day
or 100 years. We celebrate the time that God
gave us together as husband, wife, mother,
father, child, relative or friend, and we rejoice
knowing that they share eternity with our
Lord. There is no more suffering, pain, or
sadness for them, but only love, peace,
happiness and joy.
The following poem is appropriate at this
time of year. It was given to us many years
ago by a parishioner who was a member of the
Widows Group. May it bring peace to your
heart knowing that your loved one is now
embraced by the loving arms of the Lord.
Because of the many requests each year,
copies of this poem (with or without names)
are available by emailing jeriz@ihom.org.
With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow,
Wendall Sullivan, Margaret Merz, Jane Leavy, Rosemary Sandker, Rose Bowens, Mildred Greiner,
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear.
Mary Kay Hemmer, Lucille Hushek, Eleanor Schnurr, Robert Straka, Sr., Kenny Woltermann,
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
Mary Nanette Bowling, Ryan Dershak, Joe Massa, John Painter, Fredricka Hamann, Michael Snyder,
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
Joseph Degaro, Gregory Merz, Martha Rutkowski, George Puening, Ann Bishea, Rick Stuart, Joe Taylor,
But the sound of music can’t compare
Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Hall, Paul Daeger, Bill Grathwol, Marilyn Labanz, Ann Durbin, Ernest Richards,
With the Christmas choir up here.
William “Bill” Whalen, James Powers, Richard “Dick” Riehle, Karen Gruppo, Larry McCallion,
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
Mary “Betty” Geraci, Tom Conrad, James Herbst, Adam Richards, Theresa Surran, Donald Considine,
For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.
Rosemary Schneider, Bonita “Bonnie” Houlehan, Angelo Trotta, Joan Fisher, Theresa Gillich, William Merk,
I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart.
Pat Roth, Anne Dorsey, Marjorie Wess, James Doll, Rlene Everingham, Maureen Macke, Sarah Custer,
But I am not so far away. We really aren’t apart.
Julia Denison, Doris Salyers, Charles Bell, Eleanor “Ellie” Cunningham, Mary Mackey, Joe Middeler,
So be happy for me dear ones. You know I hold you dear.
John Robert, Lucille Cornish, Mary Beth Gregg, Elma Heitzman, Donald Herman, Brogan Dulle,
And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
Donald Deidesheimer, Merilee Turner, Lillian Scharf, Thi Nguyen, Thomas Siemers,
I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above.
Gene Butler, Margie Meyer, J. Patrick Sweeney, Elaine McNeilly, Alexander Espinoza,
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
Michael McKelly, Joan Cardosi, Angela Bishop, Mary Tonnies, Edward Dill, Clarence Kohnen,
After all “Love” is the gift, more precious than pure gold.
Audrie Macomber, Alice Cereghino, Joan Sweet, Ronald Stapp, Thomas Meyers, Jr.,
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Carmela “Carme” Christin, Joy Rayburn, Dan Dillon, Art Massa, Charles “Chuck” Blankenship,
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do.
Stewart Hooper, Philomena “Fifi” Chambers, Thomas Bagby, Bernard Burdick, Wayne Cowens,
For I can’t count the blessings or love He has for you.
Opal Gauselman, Jeanne Heck, Ed Roach, Donald Runte, Richard Aeh, Jane Degaro, William Weber,
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away the tear
Florence Wolf, Alfred Bowe, Mary Rudolph, Mary Hirschauer, Phillip Moore, Kelsey Burton,
Remember, I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
Suzanne Hopper, Robert Bove, Sr., Rosemary Eveslage, Helen Horstman, William McNeese
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December 2014
Departures
Parish Mission Statement
We are a welcoming Catholic community centered in the Eucharist, striving
to live and share the Good News and grow in discipleship with the Lord.
Baptisms
August 2014
Zachary Patrick Turnick, son of Kevin and Angela
Carson James Frey, son of Michael and Marlene
Christopher Dale Williams, son of Richard and Michelle
Elise Grace Auer, daughter of Matthew and Cheryl
Josephine Doyle, daughter of David and Angela
Charles Matthew Whelan, son of James and Sarah
Emily Christine Ontaneda, daughter of Miguel and Monica
Catherine Ann Walsh, daughter of Sean and
Cameron
Samantha Fitzgerald Walsh, daughter of Sean and
Cameron
Charlotte Evelyn Walsh, daughter of Sean and
Cameron
Allison Grace McGraw, daughter of Michael and Janis
Jeevan Carl Dube, son of Ajeet and Shannon
September 2014
Noah Jameson Hale, son of Ronald and Susan
Nora Jane Schuckman, daughter of David and Ashley
Alexis Rae Kuhn, daughter of Brian and Christine
Elliott Jackson Arnold, son of Jordan and Theresa
Madeline Grace Rimler, daughter of Michael and Kelly
Leonardo Muñoz Ayala, son of Hector and Martha
Gwendolyn Clare Pompilio, daughter of Jason and
Amanda
October 2014
David Sullivan Wolfer, son of Jake and Amy
Adam Joshua Runte, son of Chris and Jennifer
Martin Grau-Garces, son of Marc and Maria
Aleysha Sophia Ortiz Almodovar, daughter of Brian and
Yahaira
Graham Emmett Frericks, son of Anson and Victoria
Tristan James Savage, son of James and Alyssa
Dominic Salvatore Pastura, son of Tore and Stephanie
Mason Trent Meucci, son of Trent and Heather
Liam Michael Wolf, son of Ryan and Katie
Abigail Louise Ernst, daughter of Neil and Erica
Aaron Vite Ruballos, son of Israel and Mayin
New Registrations
Immaculate Heart of Mary extends a warm welcome to
the following new parishioners. We hope that you will come
to find peace and joy as you become active members of our
worship community.
August 2014
Cary & Donna Carrelli and Jack & Josie
Ken & Marilyn Bare and Andrew & Savannah
Lynn Bauer
Andrew & Macaira Bobinger and Brennan
Thomas & Patricia Bowling and William & Katelyn
Ajeet & Shannon Dube and Jaya, Savitri & Jeevan
Richard Fullarton & Elizabeth Frederick and
Elliot & Kara
Blake & Sarah Herner and Grace
Kenneth & Sasha Ingram and Hannah, Aurora & Kendall
Jared & Rachel Luttrell
Maria Martinez
David Moll
Jason & Andrea Morman
Brian Ortiz & Yahaira Almodovar and Brian &
Aleysha
Sean & Catherine Plummer and Aiden
Dave & Ashley Schuckman and Nora
Raul & Anan Tafoya and Brenda, Fernanda, Andrea,
Analia & Lilian
Scott & Jennifer Thomas and Evangeline & Joseph
Richard & Ann Williams
Robert & Mary Young and Danielle, Katelyn,
Joseph, Seth & Ashlee
September 2014
Lisa Bacigalupo
Zachary Blasing
Eric & Sara Bolser and Dakota & Natalie
Andrea Desmier
Fermin & Norma Feregrino & Jose
Heather Fields and Brady, Damien, Deacon, Jaxon,
Falyn & Quelani
Brian Harding & Danielle Cirelli
Ryan & Holly Holte and Isabel, Abigail & Anna
Douglas & Julie Martin and Noah & Merek
Francisco Mejia & Adrian & Dominica
Trent & Heather Meucci and Mason
Salvatore & Stephanie Pastura and Dominic
Ryan & Laura Potts and Jake
Adam & Marie Ryan
Drew & Brielyn Schafer
Bradford & Terri Smith and Jason, Kelsie, Kylie &
Jacob
James & Libby Stocks and Donovan, Ivey & Xavier
Michael & Alexis Suter
Gabriel Torres & Elena Hernandez and Carlos, Carol
& Allison
October 2014
Andrew & Liane Beard
Ethan Arnold & Jolie Hasselbeck and Danielle
Todd & Karen Braun and Garrett & Addison
Ernest & Patricia Dawe
Brian & Kristen Florko and Vivian & Annabelle
Nicole Hulbert
Richard & Heather Kaiser
Todd & Jennifer Lafkas and Zac, Andrew, Hunter &
Emma
John & Gina Lindblad
Laura Schwietering
Brent & Elizabeth Sebesy
Chris & Laura Witt and Sloan & Bronson
Immaculate Heart of Mary bids good wishes and farewell
for now to the following parishioners who have left our
parish. May our Lord guide you as you join new worship
communities and face all of the challenges associated with
any change. We shall keep you in our prayers and look forward
to the possibility of your future visits or a return to IHM.
August 2014
Tom & Barb Benkert
Donald & Marie Clark and Ethan
Anthony Elias & Christine Tam and Matthew,
Michael & Andrew
Marcos & Agne Ferraz and Gabriel
Kristy King
Jeff Roche & Kristen
Edward Ruffennach
Nicholas & Jennifer Schildmeyer and Ian & Nick
Joseph & Junida Sta Romana and Jolina & Joey
John & Cynthia Vujcec and Evan
September 2014
Joan Bennett
William Cameron
Allen & Louise Deisch
Kevin & Julie Dietrich and Livvie, Ian & Maiya
Betty Goldschmidt
Mark & Rachelle Gray and Cullen, Spencer & Meredith
Tim & Pan Hackett
Mario & Yana Ignatova and Ian & Lara
Michael & Phyllis Persicano
Michael & Christine Tucker
David & Lisa Weber and Brian
October 2014
Frederick & Barbara Betz
Elizabeth Blankenship
Mary Fay
Tom & Nancy Frankenfield
Mark & Elizabeth Hall and Alexandra, Stephanie & Jack
Joseph & Tracy Heller and Sophia & Michael
Jason & Tammy Honnert and Jake & Jarret
Elaine Mueninghoff
Sean & Carrie Rash and Hayley, Nate, Taylor, Alec
& Caitlin
Kevin & Laura Schmidt
Nelson & Pamela Seip
HeartBeat
A publication of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
7770 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
Phone: 513-388-4466
Pastor: Fr. Tom Kreidler
Editor: Roxanne Barnes
Designer: John Nagy
Staff Liaison: Michelle Peters
Published four times a year
Next deadline: January 26, 2015
arriving in homes mid-March.