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R&R Work Commencing, IHM Rectory Offices to be closed & passing of Fr. Koterski, SJ

My dear friends,

Due to your generosity, the hard work and planning of Msgr. Ferry, Fr. Lynch and our parish’s R&R Committee, Phase I work has begun on the outside of the church and rectory! May the Good Lord bless the work, workers and all of the details through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

After observing the workings of the rectory and the flow of traffic in the offices, a proper room for priests to meet with people and for my associates to work is necessary. Therefore, next week (August 16-20) the Rectory Offices will be CLOSED so that the three front offices can be reconfigured, the wiring can be addressed, the rooms painted and new carpeting (hopefully) can be installed. The front rooms will be as follows: the receptionist’s office will become the new parlor for priests to work and meet with people, the parish secretary’s office will welcome the receptionist and the pastor’s office will remain the same.

If you have any emergencies, please call the rectory (914-723-0276).

I would ask that all regular or other parish business take place this week or wait until after August 23rd.

Thank you for your understanding.

I was heartbroken to receive the news of the passing of Fr. Joseph Koterski, SJ, on August 9th. As of now, Funeral arrangements have not been set.

IHM was blessed to welcome Fr. Koterski for a Monday evening presentation this past season and twice at our College Evenings.

Over the years Fr. Koterski was my Professor of Philosophy, friend, confessor and spiritual director. I will miss him deeply. Please pray for his repose and for all of the many religious, seminarians, priests, a NYC Parish and Fordham students and faculty who will miss his presence.

R.I.P.

In Christ,

Msgr. Luke Sweeney

Sent by Msgr. Luke Sweeney on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 8:49PM