News

Capital Campaign Update

We have begun planning for the final phase of our on-going Capital Campaign--Honoring the Past, Securing the Future, thanks to the continuing generosity of our parish family. This phase will be the renovation of our worship space. Msgr. Dominic has appointed an advisory committee, and Bishop Foys has given permission to hire an architect. We will keep the parish informed as we move through this lengthy process.

BINGO HELP NEEDED!

Bingo Supports Our School! Our Parish School is a mission of our Parish. All parishioners need to support our Bingo! We have started playing Bingo, but we desperately need your help. Our Bingo is a significant fundraiser for our parish/school, and we need 8 volunteers every Friday night to make it a success! Without bingo over the last 15 months, and with our Offertory down, bingo has restarted none too soon. Volunteers will be provided training upon arrival. We would ask volunteers over age 15 signup. Sign Up here by clicking on the title above.

Catechist & Religion Teacher Courses

The Diocese has posted its summer 2021 Catholic Courses for Adults. These courses are for anyone who would like to learn more about their Catholic faith, but they also apply towards Catechist and Religion Teacher Certification. Click on the link above for more info and to register.

School Tuition Rates Posted

The IHM School tuition rates for 2021-22 have been posted on the School Parent's page. We are happy to report that we were able hold costs down, therefore for the 2nd year in a row there will not be a tuition increase.

New IHM School Principal Announced

We are extremely pleased to announce that Mrs. Theresa Guard will become our new IHM School Principal. Mrs. Guard has had many years of experience in Catholic education, including as an educator, administrator, board member, coach and parent. She has experience at the Pre-K through 12th grade levels, as well as at the college level. As a parishioner of IHM, she has served on our Education Advisory Board and Sports Committee as well as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. We know she will be a terrific addition to our school family. Please welcome Mrs. Guard to the IHM “Sainthood”.

Principal Marcos Announces Retirement

We’d like to congratulate our school principal, Nancy Marcos, as she recently announced her plans to retire at the end of the current school year. Nancy has been a fantastic principal and member of our parish community for many years, and her dedication and professionalism will be greatly missed.

New Family School Tours Feb 21

Please click on the link above to schedule a tour of our school. Tours are limited to parents and prospective students only. Masks and social distancing will be required. Once you have signed up, we will contact you to confirm your tour and to get prospective student information.

Annual March for LIfe - January 29 Live Streamed Mass from the Cathedral

January 22 will commemorate the 48th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision. Since that tragic day, millions of lives have been lost to abortion and the lives of millions of men and women have been shattered. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the annual March for Life will be virtual this year. Bishop Foys will offer a Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption on Friday, January 29 at 9 am. The Mass will be live-streamed www.covcathedral.com for the diocesan community.

Fake Emails

Once again someone is spoofing our email domain and is sending thousands of emails using a spoofed IHM email address. The content of the email mentions a Chase or PayPal account problem or "I need a favor". We will not contact you by email to say we need your help please send Gift Cards. Please be careful about emails you receive. Never reply to such emails. Any questions--give the office a call. Please do not become a victim.

10 resolutions to kick-start your year

Deacon Greg Kandra offers some insight as we end 2020 and look forward to 2021. Click on the title to read his latest offering in Our Sunday Visitor.

USCCB Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines

“In view of the gravity of the current pandemic and the lack of availability of alternative vaccines, the reasons to accept the new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are sufficiently serious to justify their use, despite their remote connection to morally compromised cell lines. “Receiving one of the COVID-19 vaccines ought to be understood as an act of charity toward the other members of our community. In this way, being vaccinated safely against COVID-19 should be considered an act of love of our neighbor and part of our moral responsibility for the common good.”

"Summer" Feeding Program

IHM will continue participation in the Summer Feeding program beginning Monday, December 7th and will continue until federal funds have been depleted. As part of the program, IHM will offer complimentary grab-n-go sack lunches to children who are not enrolled in our school. This means families with younger children may pre-order meals and pick them up at the designated time and location. Children up to 18 years of age are eligible for the free lunch. IHM will provide the grab-n-go sack lunch on in-school days only from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Interested in becoming Catholic? Want to learn more?

All of us are on a spiritual journey; all are at different mileposts on that journey. Since the very earliest days of the Catholic Church, there has been a process of accepting men, women, children, and entire families into the Church. This process, which we today call the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults/Children (RCIA/RCIC), follows the mission commanded by Jesus Christ: "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28)

Masks

Bishop Foys has required masks for all attending Mass in all parishes within the Diocese. He did this to comply with the State Health Department's requirement, but also out of Charity. Many people want to come back to Mass, but have been afraid due to the number of people not wearing a mask. So, to be a welcoming parish, and out of charity, please wear the mask.

Jobs in Kentucky

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce website has a list of who's hiring in KY.

USCCB COVID-19 Resources: Bring the Faith Home

A web page from our US Conference of Catholic Bishops with tons of resources for families--the domestic church--to use in the home.

2020: How to Stay Above the Fray

Deacon Greg Kandra (Brooklyn, former CBS news writer) discusses today's news, answering the question "what's a Catholic to do?". Impeachment, drone strikes, primaries, polls, scandals.....how do we stay above the fray and keep our sanity? Click on the link above to read Deacon's article from the Feb 2nd issue of Our Sunday Visitor.

Early History of the Parish

Julie Greene recently spoke at our Women's Prayer Breakfast about the early history of IHM Parish.

Email Scam Using Staff's Name (AGAIN!)

There is yet another email scam making the IHM rounds that at first glance appears to be from a staff member. It is not. The email asks for your "Immediately Response" or to help by sending him iTunes gift cards to help a hospital patient. Please just delete this email; do not click on any of the links or reply to the email. Do not become a victim! Call the office if you have any concerns.