After a long wait, Fr. Thumma has made his trip back to India this week to spend annual time with his family on vacation! Please pray that he may have a wonderful visit before he returns to IHM the end of October.

We will publicize soon a number of initiatives for October's Respect for Life Month including the Life Chain, collection of baby cloths/formula and diapers at the Christ the King Altar, a presentation on the Social Teaching of the Church and a Mass for those who have lost a child.

Allow me to highlight in this flocknote:

40 Days for Life a life-saving prayer campaign that will be held September 22 - October 31. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful initiative consisting of 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and educational outreach with the goal of protecting mothers and their children from abortion. More than 18,000 children have been saved from abortion during 40 Days for Life campaigns. To learn more, visit:   www.40daysforlife.com

A kick-off meeting for our White Plains area will be held in the IHM School Auditorium this Saturday, September 25th from 11am until 1pm. 

For information, please contact Lucy (914) 776-4135, 40DFL.WP@gmail.com

After last Sunday's visit of 5 special relics of Saint Padre Pio, yesterday, September 23rd was his Feast Day!

St. Padre Pio - pray for IHM and our surrounding communities!