Dear friends,
This evening's Rosary will take place in the church at 7:30 PM within Adoration that will conclude at 9:00 PM. It will all be live-streamed. Fr. Thumma will kindly lead the devotions while I am with the monthly Parish Council meeting on Zoom.
Father Lynch's family reports this eve that he continues to make progress. He is still being treated for the bacterial infection and has a way to go in his healing. Let us pray for Father Lynch's encouragement during this time.
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Our IHM College Group will meet every other Wednesday at 7:30 PM for a half hour beginning this Wednesday, February 10th. Interested college parishioners should sign up for the group here for Zoom details and other information.
This week's topic will be staying connected to the Church during Lent and ways to make sacrifices during this preparation time for Easter. I look forward to joining the discussion and the concluding Miraculous Medal Prayer.
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Speaking of Lent, stay tuned for a communication about signing-up for Ash Wednesday Masses (6:45am, 9am and 7pm) and 3:30pm Liturgy service in the church, as well as how Blessed Ashes will be distributed this year.
Also, a postcard similar to one during Advent/Christmas, will go out to encourage all to begin the pilgrimage of Lent on February 17th.
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Please be aware of scam e-mails that proport to come from your Pastor, but are in fact SCAMS!
They prey on your good generosity and your holy desire to be of service and go something like this:
From: "Pastor. Msgr. Luke Sweeney" <churchonline.us09@gmail.com>
Date: February 8, 2021 at 11:17:00 AM EST
To: ...@gmail.com
Subject: DIRE
Hello!
Are you less busy at the moment?
I got a request for you to manage,
I will be going into a meeting in a few minutes and there will be no calls so kindly respond back via email.
Date: February 8, 2021 at 11:17:00 AM EST
To: ...@gmail.com
Subject: DIRE
Hello!
Are you less busy at the moment?
I got a request for you to manage,
I will be going into a meeting in a few minutes and there will be no calls so kindly respond back via email.
OR
From: "Pastor. Msgr. Luke Sweeney" <churchonline.us09@gmail.com>
Date: February 8, 2021 at 11:45:50 AM EST
To: ...@aol.com
Subject: Re: DIRE
I need 15 qty of Ebay gift card $100 value on each (total $1,500) you should get them at any store around you.After you get them scratch the back and take a clear pictures of each card and send to me on here.Please keep the physical cards and receipt for reference purpose.
Can you get that done today?
Date: February 8, 2021 at 11:45:50 AM EST
To: ...@aol.com
Subject: Re: DIRE
I need 15 qty of Ebay gift card $100 value on each (total $1,500) you should get them at any store around you.After you get them scratch the back and take a clear pictures of each card and send to me on here.Please keep the physical cards and receipt for reference purpose.
Can you get that done today?
If it does not seem to be the way our parish asks for donations, let alone the problematic request itself or the time of night it is sent, check the actual e-mail address. If it is not from @ihmscarsdale.org or @archny.org, chances are it is a nefarious ploy. Feel free to call the Rectory for any clarification.
Have a good evening as we get ready for more snow this week and next!
In Christ,
Msgr. Luke Sweeney