ALTAR SERVERS, SUMMER SAFETY, FISH

Dear Parishioners,

Happy Summer Solstice!

One of the nicest aspects of Summer at ICC is our annual visit from Fr. Raju. Fr. Raju celebrated Mass here this past weekend, and will be here for a few more weekends, at that! As Fr. Roy and I try to catch our breath after such a busy - but great - year, it is a gift to have him here. Please welcome him as warmly as always. On to the news!

Heading out this weekend? You can arrange a donation to be made on your behalf while you are away by clicking above.

SAFETY FIRST

Summer is a season that provides us with many, enjoyable ways to get hurt. Nothing would make me happier than to see you all sitting in the pews, without casts, burns or unnecessary bites. Take a quick glance at the three pages below to brush up on these common sense suggestions, that we are all guilty of occasionally forgetting.

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL: https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/summer
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL: https://www.cdc.gov/family/kids/summer/index.htm
RED CROSS: http://www.redcross.org/news/article/Summer-Fun-Follow-these-Red-Cross-Safety-Tips

CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING

If you would like to brush up on your skills, or are interested in getting certified, our wonderful parishioners Mon and Louella Dimapilis can provide you with BLS, ACLS, First Aid and other preparedness training and certification in time for summer. They are the same great folks that provided the Parish with free CPR Training last year... and they will be back in the Fall for more! Stay tuned for information, and to register for first come-first served training (preference will be given to folks who did not previously receive training here.) While you wait - here's their contact info:

Dimapilis Life Care
368 Ashford Avenue - Suite A
Dobbs Ferry, NY
914-886-8880
http://dimapilislifecare.com/

F.I.S.H.

It should come as no surprise to anyone that our most faithful, Mass attending parishioners are our seniors... and that is good! But all too frequently I see many of you at Mass on days when you should have stayed home - like during a blizzard! So... to those seniors inclined to walk to Sunday Mass when it is 98 degrees out with 100% humidity - don't! That is a perfect opportunity to request help from FISH. Call the Rectory by Wednesday of the week before Mass, and we will make sure to let the FISH folks know. They will follow up with a call to you.

Altar Server News

Last Friday, fourteen (14) of our Altar Servers joined Fr. Roy, Fr. Raju and I for a "gourmet" feast of mac and cheese, breaded chicken cutlets, penne a la vodka and salad. The dinner was held in gratitude for all of their hard work and support throughout the year. Dinner finished with a cake personalized (almost) for them and "Carron-Chocolate Chip Cookies"! To those of our Altar Servers who couldn't make it, you were missed... and we will do it all over again next year! You can check out the photos in next weekend's bulletin.

It is never too late to register to become an Altar Server. If you have a son or daughter entering 5th grade who would like to serve, register them here https://iccirvington.org/altar-server-registration.

That's all for this week! Enjoy the first day of Summer - you deserve it.

See you at Mass!

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Fr. Ashman