Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Heart to Heart
Parish Newsletter
Volume 13, Number 2
July 2010
Fr. Vincent Smith named as new IHM pastor
Oblate of St. Francis de Sales already has history, ties to IHM
He even studied German under Fr. Joe in college, having no idea
By Lianne Finger, Editor
they would one day be living in the same house.
r. Vincent Smith joined the family of Immaculate Heart of
Prior to joining the staff at Northeast Catholic 13 years ago, Fr.
Mary earlier this month as its new pastor, replacing Fr. Jack
Vince taught theology, social studies and language in Catholic high
Kelly, who has moved to Fayetteville, N.C., to become pastor of
schools in suburban Philadelphia and Alexandria, Va. He also spent
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
some time participating in missions in South Africa and India,
Like Fr. Jack, Fr. Vince, as he likes to be called, hails from
where he also taught math.
Philadelphia and is also an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales. His
As president of a large Catholic high school, as well as a pastoral
most recent post was as president of Northeast Catholic High
associate for St. Charles Borremeo in Cinnaminson, N.J., Fr. Vince
School, an all-boys school in Philadelphia, of which he is also an
is well prepared for the challenges a parish the size of IHM presents.
alumnus. In this, Fr. Vince finds his ties to IHM already formed.
“It was a wonderful pastoral and administrative combination,” he
Northeast Catholic also happens to be the alma mater of Fr. Joe
says. As president, Fr. Vince was essentially the CEO of Northeast
Zuschmidt, Fr. Jim Byrne and IHM’s former parochial vicar, Fr.
Catholic, overseeing finances, building, recruiting and development.
Tony Gilborges. In fact, Fr. Vince and Fr. Tony attended Northeast
Father Vince Smith
Away from church, Fr. Vince is a self-proclaimed sports junkie.
Catholic at the same time.
He was raised on soccer, he says, and enjoys baseball as well. But
But, the coincidences don’t end there. Anyone in attendance
during Fr. Vince’s first weekend at IHM may have seen a familiar face with him – he also has an artistic side and plays several instruments including the acoustic
Deacon Joe Smith. Deacon Joe is Fr. Vince’s uncle. Visiting his Uncle Joe in High guitar, the Irish whistle and the recorder.
Fr. Vince joins IHM with great enthusiasm and “no apprehension at all.”
Point brought Father Vince to IHM for the very first time in 1968, back when the
“There’s a lot of good leadership here with shared ministries,” he says. “You
church and school were still bound to the corner of Montlieu Avenue and
Centennial Street. Forty-two years later, he is back in High Point as the pastor of a worship well. It’s a privilege to join this community.”
much larger, much-changed parish.
“It’s been absolutely delightful,” Father Vince says of his first few weeks.
“It really is a healthy and thriving parish.”
Fr. Vince, who was ordained in 1985, studied at the DeSales School of
Theology in Washington, D.C., as well as the Gregorian University in Rome.
F
By Sandy Wall
many ways, the picnic held on the evening of Saturday, June 12, was like
others at the IHM pavilion: the Knights of Columbus fired up the grill
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hamburgers and hot dogs, the Bethany Society provided activities for the
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children, Frank Skinner provided the music and microphone and parishioners
rounded out the meal with delicious side dishes and desserts.
What made this picnic special and poignant was that it included a “Roast,
Toast, or Boast” for Fr. Jack Kelly, who recently left his post as pastor of IHM
and will continue his journey as pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic
Church in Fayetteville, N.C.
The evening’s master of ceremonies was Bob Katana, who offered welcoming remarks and introduced a host of speakers. Bob also managed to garner photos and stories from Fr. Jack’s siblings, which offered an entertaining
glimpse of him as a child and young adult.
Speakers included Brad Hammett, Hispanic Ministry; Steve Galanti,
Knights of Columbus; Ashley Herman, The Bethany Society; members of the
Hispanic Charismatic Group; Beth Griffin, Faith Formation; and Wanda
Garrett, music director and principal of IHM School. In addition, the Joyful
Noise Choir performed “It’s Hard to be Humble,” with the lyrics customized
to fit the person of honor. A creative version of “Splish Splash” reminded us
of the showers of Holy Water, which Fr. Jack takes obvious delight in administering! The Adult Choir also offered up a musical toast, and together, the two
choirs presented a musical Irish Blessing.
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Roman Catholic Church
605 Barbee Ave.
High Point, NC 27262
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Parish bids farewell to Fr. Jack
see Farewell to Fr. Jack, page 2
IHM Mission Statement
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, a Catholic Faith Community, is called to be the
presence of JESUS CHRIST in our world today.
Guided by the vision of Vatican II and empowered by the HOLY SPIRIT, we
respond to this call through:
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Non Profit
Organization
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Through the exercise of stewardship of time, talent, and treasure, we fulfill our mission to love GOD and our neighbor with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength.
High Point, N.C.
PERMIT NO. 57
Worship, in the celebration of the Eucharist;
Formation in Scripture and Tradition;
Evangelization;
Compassionate service;
Fellowship
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July 2010
Finance options put Capital Campaign closer to goal
By Matt Thiel,Capital Campaign Cabinet
Parish Life and Education Center Finance Options
L
ess than two years ago, we embarked, as a parish,
on the ambitious goal of raising enough funds to
create the IHM Parish Life and Education Center.
Since that time, we witnessed the biggest recession in
decades, the steepest stock market decline in 75 years
and a significant increase in unemployment and
underemployment. Yet through all this, our parishioners continue to give generously in support of our
important and lofty goals.
90%
$877,111
90%
80%
80%
70%
70%
60%
40%
$4,472,889
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0%
OPTION 2
we need 80% of the project cost in pledges and 50%
of the project costs in cash. Using these updated cost
projections, we need total pledges of $5.35 million to
fund Option 1 and $5.75 million to fund Option 2.
Thus, for Option 1, our pledge shortfall is now down
to $877,111. For Option 2, we need an additional
$1,277,111 of pledges ($400,000 more than Option
1). Additionally, we need approximately $1.25 million of these pledges to convert to cash for Option 1,
and another $250,000 of cash for Option 2.
3. Pray the Campaign Prayer. Your prayers are
working! I continue to be amazed at how the Holy
Spirit intercedes in this campaign.
I know our IHM Parish Life and Education Center
will be a place of learning and fellowship to truly
change the lives of so many in our community. I
remain excited and confident that with your help our
dreams of a new center will soon become a reality.
How can you help?
1. If you have not already donated, please use this
opportunity to make a difference in this campaign.
Simply call the Church Office, 869-7739, for details.
2. If you have already donated, thank you! Please
prayerfully consider where you stand with that commitment and what else you may possibly be able to
do. Specifically, we are asking you to increase your
current pledge either by changing your pledge
amount for the original commitment period or keeping your payment amount the same and extending
your term for one additional year.
Gracious God, we ask You to look
with favor on our campaign.
IHM Campaign Prayer
Help us, your church, fulfill your vision with
joy-filled spirits and generous hearts.
Encourage us as we seek to proclaim
the good news of Your salvation to all
those that You send to us.
Guide us in our efforts, and help us renew our
commitment to You with a spirit of trust and love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Top right, Deacon Wally Haarsgaard and Fr. Joe Zuschmidt were among the
many on hand to toast Fr. Jack.
Bottom right, Fr. Jack takes the opportunity to address the crowd gathered in
his honor.
Randy Moser was pleased to present the Memory
Book, which contained handwritten entries from dozens
of parishioners. In recent weeks, parishioners had donated to a monetary gift fund, and when Tom Yaudes of the
Parish Pastoral Council presented the check, the expression of surprise (almost disbelief) on Fr. Jack’s face
indicated that the total gift was generous, indeed!
Lucile Hurley of the Young at Heart club presented
Fr. Jack the essays of IHM’s eighth graders reflecting
what he has meant to them over the years.
Pledges to date
$4,472,889
0%
OPTION 1
Middle, Rick Boedicker’s group, Joyful Noise, performed “Hard to be Humble,”
while another group performed a customized version of “Splish Splash,” paying homage to Fr. Jack’s love of sprinkling Holy Water during Mass.
from page 1
Left to raise
50%
Pledges to date
Top, Fr. Jack takes the hot seat at the ‘Roast, Toast or Boast’ in his honor at a
picnic on June 12.
Farewell to Fr. Jack,
$1,277,111
60%
Left to raise
50%
Campaign update
Through June 30, $4,472,889 is pledged to our campaign. To put this in perspective, the Diocesan
Development Office said this ranks as the secondmost successful capital campaign ever in the history
of the Charlotte Diocese. This is a fantastic result,
even more so given the difficult economy.
Project update
The Long Range Planning Committee approached
our architect and general contractor earlier this year
to determine what efficiencies, if any, were available
to us if we could begin building during this downturn
in construction. At this point, we estimate we could
save several hundreds of thousands of dollars, if we
can break ground in 2010. With this exciting news,
we asked our team to re-price different options for the
project.
Option 1, which includes building the Parish Life
Center, the first floor of the new Education Center,
and building the shell for the second floor of the
Education Center is now estimated at $9.5 million.
This option allows us to move everything currently at
the Montlieu Campus to the Johnson Street Campus
and fulfill our vision of “One Faith, One Family, One
Future.”
Option 2 includes completing the second floor of
the Education Center and requires just over $500,000
more or just over $10 million total.
Diocese of Charlotte funding requirements state
100%
100%
The event drew to a close as Fr. Joe Zuschmidt, who
has worked with Fr. Jack on different levels over the
years, offered kind words of encouragement and led a
prayer as all who were present held their hands over Fr.
Jack in blessing.
Last but certainly not least, the pastor who has “suffered in silence” for nine years at IHM shared a few
words of thanks and farewell. He said he will always
hold Immaculate Heart of Mary parish with a special
fondness in his heart.
Father Jack, we at IHM wish you a loving “farewell.”
July 2010
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Church News
International Festival offers cultural world tour
Multiethnic food, entertainment delight senses
By Nancy Valego, International Club
T
he Sixth Annual International Festival was held at
IHM Church on Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2010.
It was a hot day and rains threatened, but thanks to
the foresight of Pat Leonard and the Knights of
Columbus, the stage was moved inside the cool
church gathering space and “the show went on!” The
entertainment, food and fun were dazzling.
Following Fr. Jack’s welcome and opening prayer
and the singing of “The Star Spangled Banner” by
Caitlin Burke, IHM’s Boy Scout Troop 26 held an
American flag presentation ceremony. They also paraded the flags of many countries while Michael Holian
played “Amazing Grace” on his awesome bagpipes.
Kathy Faltynski and the kitchen crew saw to it that
all enjoyed a gastronomic tour of the world’s finest
ethnic foods prepared by the many splendid cooks
who attended the festival. Good old American hot
dogs, popcorn and cotton candy were added by Terri
Scannel and her crew for the children, and the young
at heart. The Philippine and Korean groups provided
their own special tables featuring their tasty dishes.
Outside, there were many fun activities for the
children such as a fire truck, face painting, games,
contests, prizes, bounce equipment and crafts as well
as a pottery wheel demonstration by a member of the
Korean Catholic Church.
Inside the cool gathering space, we enjoyed performances by Mary Connolly’s IHM Singers, competitive whistler Stanley Dalrymple, Pride of Carolina
Cloggers, African Liturgical Dance by Venecia
Ferguson, Mexican dances by Azteca Folclorico,
Philippine dance by Fil-Am Association of the Triad
Dance Troupe, Egyptian and Polynesian dance by the
Magic Carpet Dancers, Panama and Colombia dance
by the Panama Angels, the Greensboro Chinese
Association Dance Troupe and Rince na h’Eireann
School of Irish Dance. The show was moved along
by our emcees, Ed Scannell and Victor Dau in
Spanish as well as English.
We think most attendees would agree that the
stars of the Festival were the cooks who provided the
delicious, ethnically varied dishes. It was obvious
from the smiles on the faces of everyone that the
weather did not stop the Holy Spirit from moving
among us.
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July 2010
Church News
Weight Watchers program making a difference for parishioners
By Ann Birmingham, BSN
fter an introductory meeting on March 9, 2010,
A
our 12-week weight loss session began at 5:30
p.m. on March 16 with a weigh-in. With 24 participants, the meal planning, point counting and pound
melting began. The camaraderie continued each week
for 12 weeks. Each week after weigh-in, there was a
short talk on various tips and helpful suggestions
from our leader and the group.
On June 1, our first 12-week session was concluded and we calculated a total group loss of just over
200 pounds. Imagine the enthusiasm within the group
and the celebration of each other’s accomplishment.
Goals were met by some, while others wished to continue toward their goals.
So, on June 8 , with 16 participants, both old and
new, IHM’s second 12-week Weight Watchers program began. New people, new enthusiasm! After just
four weeks into our second session, the calculated
group weight loss is 51.2 pounds. We shall conclude
the current session on Aug. 31 with more goals met
Through the 12-week Weight Watchers programs at IHM, parishioners are shedding pounds and getting healthier. Above left are Bette Steinkamp,
Pat Miller and Pat Smith. Above right are Ashley Herman, Mitzi Rowsey (program leader), Pat Miller and Ann Birmingham. The next 12-week Weight
Watchers program starts in September.
and continued enthusiasm with major weight loss
accomplishments.
Our next Weight Watchers session will begin in
September. As you contemplate joining us, keep in
mind, 12 weeks will bring us smack into the 2010
holiday season with a new you. Watch the weekly
bulletin for notices of the exact September date.
Small changes, big results!
Eucharistic Congress returns to Charlotte Sept. 10-11 Respect Life Committee
sixth Diocese of Charlotte
Congress is slated for
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10-11, at the Charlotte
Convention Center. The theme for this
year’s congress is “Good Shepherd,
Come Feed Us.”
The event kicks off Friday night at 7
p.m. with a Concert of Sacred Music.
The concert is followed by a presentation by featured speaker Patrick
Madrid, writer and editor of several
Catholic publications as well as publisher of “Envoy”
magazine, a journal of contemporary Catholic
thought. He is also the director of the Envoy Institute
of Belmont Abbey College. Other presenters include
Bishop Peter Jugis, Abbot Placid Solari, Colleen
Carroll Campbell, Dr. William Thierfelder and Dr.
Ray Guarendi.
The Eucharistic Procession begins on Saturday at 9
a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church and terminates at
the convention center.
The congress also features separate programs geared
specifically toward children. Children in
kindergarten through fifth grade will see
Rob Evans, the “Donut Man,” returning
this year. Middle school students will
see brothers of the Oblate Apostles of
the Two Hearts, OATH, and the sisters
of the Leaven of the Immaculate Heart
of Mary, LIHM. High School students
will enjoy inspirational programs led by
evangelist and Deacon Ralph Poyo as
well as youth minister Russell Hoyt. A
Spanish program also if offered.
For more information about the programs offered
and schedules, visit the Eucharistic Congress web site
at www.goeucharist.com.
Again, IHM will be sending a group to Charlotte
to represent the parish at the Eucharistic Congress.
Volunteers are needed to serve as guides to supervise
and work with children during the youth track on
Saturday. Volunteers will need to have taken
Protecting God’s Children and submit to a background check.
seeks new members
New candidate members of the Respect Life Committee stop for a
photograph following an orientation meeting. From left, Geri Diblin,
Gail McRae, Marybeth Behringer and Committee Chair Don Barrett.
I
mmaculate Heart of Mary’s Respect Life
Committee invites parishioners who want to be
involved in the culture of life outreach to call
Don Barrett at 841-5472 and investigate a possible teamwork role to promote the value of life in
all it’s seasons!
Calendar of Events
July 24/25
July 27
August 7/8
August 14/15
August 15-22
August 16 -20
August 18
August 19
August 21/22
August 23
August 26
August 28/29
August 30
Sept. 4/5
Sept. 6
Sept. 10/11
Sept. 11
Sept. 11/12
Sept. 12
Sept. 15
Sept. 18/19
Sept. 19
Sept. 25
Sept. 26
Oct. 1
Second Collection for Propagation of the Faith - PIME Missionaries
Spaghetti Dinner - fund raiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Triathlon
Welcome Weekend, Parish Life & Education Center Collection
Catherine's House Appeal
Guilford Interfaith Hospitality Network week
Teacher Workdays
IHM School Orientation, Grades 4-8, 5:30-8:15 p.m.
IHM School Orientation, Grades K-3, 5:30-8:15 p.m.
Youth Ministry Registration after Masses
First Day of School - 12 noon Dismissal;
Back-to-School Picnic, 12-3 p.m., K of C Pavilion
Eagle's Nest Orientation, 6 p.m., Nurseries
Anointing of the Sick, Fifth Sunday Collections
(Companions on the Journey)
Eagle's Nest Begins
Welcome Weekend, Parish Life & Education Center Collection
Labor Day - School & Offices Closed
Diocesan Eucharistic Congress
Knights of Columbus Run for Disabilities, 8 a.m., Church Grounds
Youth Ministry Registration after Masses
Parish Picnic, 3:30 p.m., Church Grounds
Youth Ministry Confirmation Orientation
Priests' Retirement/Benefits Collection
Youth Ministry Kick Off
IHM Blood Drive, 8 a.m., Gathering Space
CROP Walk, High Point University
Bethany Morning Mass Mingle, 9:30 a.m., Mtg. Rm. 1; International
Celebration Colombian Night, 6:30 p.m., Church Campus
Oct. 2/3
Oct. 3
Oct. 4-8
Oct. 16/17
Oct. 16-21
Oct. 21
Oct. 23
Oct. 29
Oct. 30
Oct. 30/31
Nov. 1
Nov. 2
Nov. 6/7
Nov. 7
Nov. 11
Nov. 12
Nov. 13/14
Nov. 16
Nov. 18
Nov. 20
Nov. 20/21
Nov. 24
Nov. 25-26
Nov. 28
Welcome Weekend, Parish Life & Education Center Collection,
Baby Bottle Boomerang Distribution
First Youth Mass, 6 p.m., IHM Chapel
IOWA Testing
Baby Bottle Boomerang Return,
International/National Combined Collection
Furniture Market
First Reconciliation Parent Meeting, 9:30 a.m. or 7 p.m., Mtg. Rm. 1
Youth Ministry Confirmation Retreat, 8:30 a.m., Gym;
IHM School Student Council Dance, 7 p.m., Gym
Teacher Workday-No School
Trunk-or-Treat, 6 p.m., Church Grounds;
Knights of Columbus Special Population Dance, 7 p.m., Gym
Fifth Sunday Collection
All Saints Day
All Souls Day
Welcome Weekend, Parish Life & Education Center Collection
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Veterans Day
Parent/Teacher Conferences, No School
Bethany Society Bake/Craft Sale after Masses
IHM School Open House, 5 p.m., IHM School Campus
Eagle's Nest Open House, 4 p.m., Nurseries
First Reconciliation, 9 a.m., Church
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection
No School, Offices close at 12 noon
Thanksgiving Holidays, School and Offices Closed
First Sunday of Advent
July 2010
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Knights News
Sixth annual 5K set for Saturday, Sept. 11
T
he Sixth Annual Knights’ Run for Disabilities will be held Saturday,
Sept. 11, 2010, at 8 a.m., on the grounds of Immaculate Heart of
Mary Church on Johnson Street. The event, presented by the Bishop
Hafey Council #4507, is a fund raiser for Operation LAMB, a foundation established by the Knights of Columbus to assist the local special
population with mental and/or physical disabilities. The High Point
Council #4507 has raised over $340,000 in the past 37 years to benefit
local agencies.
The entry fee is $20 before Sept. 3, or $25 after Sept. 3. The fee
includes a custom t-shirt, post-race refreshments, awards and official race results. As in the past, this race
is managed by Off’n Running Sports Production.
Participants can pick up their t-shirts and bib numbers the evening before the race on Friday, Sept. 10,
at IHM Church from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gift certificates will be awarded to the top three male and female overall finishers. Age group awards
will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under; 1519, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75 and older. Only
those who check “competitive box”on the entry form will be eligible for time awards.
In addition, all participants will be eligible for door prizes to be given away during the post-race ceremonies.
Entry forms are available at IHM Church, Sportscenter Triad, YMCA, YWCA, Dick’s Sporting Goods,
Gold’s Gym, Planet Fitness, Sports Authority and Panera Bread.
Entry forms may be sent to: Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 16065, High Point, NC 27261. Register
on-line at www.onthemarksports.com or www.operationlamb.com.
For more information, please contact Jim Wall at 336-339-1332 or [email protected].
Welcome Table answers questions,
puts new parishioners, visitors at ease
elcome to the “Welcome Table.” We are so
W
very glad to see you. What questions do you
have?
Have you just moved? Would you like to join
with us at IHM?Are you interested in becoming a
Catholic? Have you been inactive for a while and
just need to gather a little information? Do you
know who to talk to about baptisms? Would you
like a tour of the church? Do you want to volunteer for one of the church’s many
worthwhile ministries? These are a few of the questions we answer each and
every Mass. Please come by and see us.
The “Welcome Table” was established by the Evangelization Committee and is
manned by volunteers who regularly attend each Mass. If you would like to be a
“welcomer,” please stop by the welcome table.
Spanish classes return to IHM Sept. 23
panish classes are set to begin September 23. However, in order to offer the
classes, we will need at least two more volunteer teachers. The fall session
Sconsists
of eight sessions, from 7-8 p.m.
In addition to the regular fall classes, we have an offer from a university professor to teach an experimental class to beginners. The class will be limited to 10
students and will be scheduled for two evenings a week for 12 weeks from 78:30 p.m. The professor has created the program and would like to see if it can
produce a high level of fluency in a short period of time.
If you or anyone you know wishes to participate in either class as a teacher or
student, please call Nancy at 884-0522 or e-mail Dr. Larry Kwan at
[email protected].
New HOSEA program begins Oct. 14
W
e had a nice group for our February HOSEA program. Our groups are
usually small, but we know God says where two or three are gathered
together in His name, He is with us. It is rewarding to see new faces in church
and know they attended the HOSEA classes.
Our next session of HOSEA begins Oct. 14. If you know of anyone who
has been away from the Church, no matter how long, and might be interested
in coming back, please tell them about our HOSEA (Hope of Seeing
Everyone Again) program. Ask them to call
Jan Hitch at 884-5097 or the church office for
more information. It is a small group setting
where everyone feels comfortable and is a
great way to learn what is new since they have
been away.
Watch the IHM bulletin in September for
more information, but it is not too early to
refer people to us.
Knights’ Upcoming Events
August 13
Council Meeting
7:30 p.m., Meeting Room 1, IHM Church
September 11
Sixth Annual 5K Run/Walk for Disabilities
8 a.m., IHM Church
September 18
KC State Golf Tournament
Foxfire Golf Course
October 16-22
Oblates Golf Tournament
8 a.m., Wyndham Golf
November 7
Veterans Day Parade
High Point
Flag Retirement Ceremony
K of C Pavilion, IHM Church
December 11
Assembly Christmas Party
Maryfield
Welcome to IHM’s Newest Members
Cesar & Alin Abreu
Jose Abreu & Balansh Medina
Eduardo & Also Alanis
Scott & Patricia Allbright
Hajim & Gail Almatarneh
Dionicio & Raquel Avalos
Lester Balantac & Charma Piduhan
Rodolfo & Norma Bates
Michelle Blanton
Peter Brackett
Joshue Bush
JoAnne Daniell
Ruben Delaluz & Andrea Rodriguez
Don & Martha Dellapenta
Daniel & Jessica Earnest
Saul Eloiza & Yolanda Arguello
Jeanna Elsisy
Jose Luis Escalante & M aria
Gonzalez
Douglas Estremadoyro & Carolina
Cantanos
Herminio Fabrian Diaz & Eva
Martinez Pedraza
Thomas Falgout
TJ & Colleen Farney
Buck & Angie George
Alondra Gonzalez
Brandon Gosline & Mary Nasouluk
Robert & Carmon Grazioso
Kyle & Rillia Green
Debra Harris
German Hernandez & Margarita Baez
Larry & Wilhelmina Hoeflick
Jennifer & Anthony Hunt
James & Kerrin Hunter
John Jantuah & Irene Kyere
Paul Johnson
Donielle Jopko
Gregorio Juarez
Thomas & Toula Kane
Debbie Karstetter
Megan Kemmery
James Knuff
Stanislaw & Zofia Kosatka
Juan Jose Lara & Hortencia Celedon
Wilifredy Lopez Chang & Catalina
Lopez
Fausto Lopez Chang
Sandra Lopez Salas
Robert & Faith Lord
Maria Lozada
Dariusz & Malgorzata Machala
Vickie McEwen
Daniel & Kathleen McFadden
Gail McRae
Gordan & Mary Merdian
Jay & Davonia Michael
Michael & Angela Michelli
Jesus & Maria Mogollon
Bill & Sherry Noble
Chike & Nkiru Offiah
Francisco & Maria Ortiz
Francisco Ortiz & Maria Saavedra
Philip & Domenica Pantano
Ovelina Perez Roblero
Humberto Perez & Yanet Velediaz
Agnieszka Potrzzebowska
Osmar Perez Sanchez & Julissa
Velediaz
Danilo Quesada & Nayda Torres
Laurence & Suzanne Quinn
Roman & Nathalie Ramos
Robert & Linda Rives
Jaime Rojas & Norma Cervantes
Jairo Romero & Gloria Arias
Argelia Rosales
Rose Marie Rubner
Guillermo Sanabria-Venegas &
Cynthia Garcia-Lopez
Tina Shields
Lucio Sosa & Brigia Santiago Sosa
Oscas Sosa & Celina Rodriguez
Frank & Grace Sowinski
Hao Tran & Ha Dinh
William & Debbie Trees
Jose Saul Vazquez & Rosa Lillian
Costales
Blessing Vume
James & Peggy Wallace
Brian & Zaneta Young
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July 2010
IHM School News
Class of 2010 says goodbye to IHM
O
n June 8, 28 eighth graders reached a milestone
in their education as they graduated from
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School. Many of
the graduates had attended IHM since kindergarten.
This year’s graduates are: Asher Alt, Jake Austin,
Gabriel Autry, Alex Best, Jim Black, Robbie
Bochenski, James Boyers, Nick Collins, Elizabeth
Crawford, Jocelyn Domabyl, Julie Dorosiewicz,
Maggie Grissom, Olivia Herschel, Lindsey Kalish,
Monserrat Labra, Charlie Ladka, Jillian Lindquist,
Morgan Mitchell, Matt Neidert, Tanner Owen, Anna
Parrish, Erin Redden, McKenzie Rochford, Greg
Solomon, Hamilton Stoffel, Katie Wear, Jules Weston
and Ian Winters.
Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of
2010!
IHM eighth graders wait patiently in the gathering space to process
into the Church for their graduation ceremony on June 8.
School gives Fr. Jack special send-off
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School gave Fr. Jack a very special
on the last day of school on
June 9.
Students, teachers, staff and parents
gathered in IHM’s gym to say goodbye
to their beloved pastor of nine years
and wish him well on his next endeavor in Fayetteville.
Each grade prepared and presented a
poem or song written specifically for
Fr. Jack including modified versions of
“Hit the Road, Jack,” “If You’re Happy
and You Know It” and “Consider
Yourself,” from “Oliver!” a musical Fr.
Jack helped produce at IHM several
years ago.
Fr. Jack was presented with several
Fr. Jack received custom-made vestments from IHM
School emblazoned with the motto of St. Francis de
going-away presents including a cusSales: “Live Jesus” on one side and “in our hearts” on
tom-made set of vestments with the
the other. The back of the stole featured an embroimotto of St. Francis de Sales, “Live
dery of the school building and name.
Jesus” sewn onto the stole. Fr. Jack will
always be remembered for inspiring students to yell “Live Jesus!” whenever he
entered a room. He was also presented with a photograph of the entire student
body and faculty forming the words “Live Jesus!” in the school courtyard, which
was taken from the roof of the school building.
As a finale, all grades sang “So Long, Farewell,” from “The Sound of Music,”
a musical Fr. Jack had always wanted to see performed at IHM.
Students from the Eagle’s Nest, IHM’s pre-kindergarten program, “earned their wings” on May 26 as they
graduated from the program during a ceremony at IHM Church. The class is led by teachers Jen Sargeant,
left, and Mendy Yarborough, right. Several of the graduates will go on to kindergarten at IHM School.
Prepare for fall with uniform fittings, PGC workshops
S
chool uniform supplier Flynn & O’Hara will be at IHM School for uniform fittings on Wednesday, Aug. 4, from 3-6 p.m.
Also, the next Protecting God’s Children workshops will be held on Aug. 21 and
Sept. 25. Both sessions are from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in Meeting Room 1 at IHM
Church. To register or for information, call 869-7739.
Please note that all school volunteers must take Protecting God’s Children and
submit to a background check.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
2010-2011 Academic Calendar
Aug. 18 Orientation
5:30-6:30 p.m., Grades 4-5, Classrooms
6:30-7:15 p.m., Grades 4-8, General Session, Gym
7:15-8:15 p.m., Grades 6-8, Classrooms
Aug. 19 Orientation
5:30-6:30 p.m., Grades K-1, Classrooms
6:30-7:15 p.m., Grades K-3, General Session, Gym
7:15-8:15 p.m., Grades 2-3, Classrooms
Aug. 23 First Day of School
12 p.m. Dismissal for School Picnic @ Church
Aug. 26 Eagle’s Nest Orientation, 6 p.m. @ Church
Aug. 30 First Day of Eagle’s Nest
Sept. 6 Labor Day Holiday – No School
Sept. 10-12 Eucharistic Congress
Oct. 4 - 8 IOWA Testing
Oct. 23 Student Council Dance, 7-10 p.m.
Oct. 26 First Quarter Ends
Oct. 28 Halloween Carnival, 11 a.m.
1 p.m. Dismissal** – Teacher Work Day
Oct. 29 Teacher Work Day – No School
Nov. 1 All Saints Day – No School
Nov. 4 Middle School Report Cards Go Home
Nov. 11 Pre-K Parent Conferences – (No Eagle’s Nest)
Nov. 11 1 p.m. Dismissal** – Parent/Teacher Conferences
Pre-K-5 Report Cards Given to Parents
Nov. 12 Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School
Nov. 24-26 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception – No School
Dec. 13 Musical Dress Rehearsal
5:30 p.m., Pre-K-5th grades
7 p.m., Middle School
Dec. 14
Dec. 17
Dec. 20-31
Jan. 3
Jan. 17
Jan. 21
Jan. 27
Jan. 30-2/4
Feb. 21
March 12
March 18
March 21
March 29
April 1
April 7
April 12
April 20
April 21-29
May 2
May 14
May 19
May 25
May 30
June 2
June 3
June 6
June 7
June 8
Musical – 10:00 a.m. (Outreach) & 7 p.m.
1 p.m. Early Dismissal** – Christmas Break
Christmas Holiday – No School
Classes Resume
Martin Luther King Holiday – No School
1 p.m. Dismissal**, Second Quarter Ends
Report Cards Go Home
Catholic Schools Week
Presidents’ Day – No School (Snow Make Up Day, if needed)
Student Council Dance, 7-10 p.m.
Grandparent’s Day
1 p.m. Dismissal** – SACS
Teacher Work Day – No School
Third Quarter Ends
1 p.m. Dismissal** – Teacher Work Day
Report Cards Go Home
K-5 Fun Day. 3:15-5:30 p.m.
1 p.m. Dismissal** – Easter Vacation Begins
Easter Vacation – No School
Classes Resume
Auction (tentative date)
Field Day
Eagle’s Nest Graduation
Memorial Day – No School
10 a.m., 8th Grade Awards Assembly
7 p.m., Graduation Mass
1 p.m. Dismissal** – Last Day of School
Teacher Work Day – Snow Make Up Day
Teacher Work Day – Snow Make Up Day
Teacher Work Day
**There will be No Lunch Period on 1 p.m. Dismissal Days**
July 2010
Page 7
Faith Formation News
Vacation Bible School transports kids to ancient Egypt
By Beth Griffin, Faith Formation Coordinator
acation Bible School 2010… a fun, joyful, and
VWhat
faith-filled week spent in Egypt!
a week we had transforming the church into
Egypt and going from prison to palace with our
buddy, Joseph! Approximately 125 children, 25 more
than last year, had a fabulous time, right alongside
Joseph, experiencing his tough trials, joyful victories,
and heartfelt celebrations while learning through
Joseph that God gives us hope, gifts, wisdom, forgiveness and a family!
There are too many volunteers to name and thank.
Faith Formation is very grateful for all those who
helped make Vacation Bible School one of the best
ever. There are many who spent much time planning
before the week of Vacation Bible School and Faith
Formation would like to recognize them: Annmargaret
Connor, arts/crafts leader; Amy Vitola, snack leader;
Julie Childers, music leader; Kenny Maines, games;
Missy Saliga, nursery; and Kat Manzella, photographer. You all did an outstanding job and we hope to see
you back next year!
There are too many youth as well to name who
made this Vacation Bible School twice as much fun for
the participants. Faith Formation knows who you are
and is so appreciative. One youth needs to be recognized for his gift and time of playing the part of Joseph
– Don Geis. There were tons of lines to learn and he
did so with an open heart and played the part of Joseph
incredibly well. I think by the end of the week, Don
started having his own fan club with all the kids wanting to have a picture taken with him!
Vacation Bible School decorations and props were
absolutely amazing and created by one of Faith
Formation’s most talented volunteers, Tracy Sylvia.
Faith Formation is indebted to Tracy because not only
did she create and make most of the decorations, she
made a lot of the costumes, headed up drama for
Vacation Bible School and had so much fun in the
process. We are blessed to have you on our team and
please don’t ever leave. Thank you, thank you, thank
you!
Debbie Maines has been our director for three years.
Wow! No one has ever volunteered for this position that
long, and it has been a wild and fun ride with you,
Debbie. Thanks for giving your heart and time to this
huge endeavor that has been so successful and just keeps
getting better with each year. Debbie has mentioned that
she is willing to assist and train someone to be the next
Vacation Bible School director. So, if you are looking
for a way to get involved at IHM and have a ton of fun
with someone assisting you for the first time, don’t hesitate to call the office of Faith Formation at 885-5210.
Faith Formation readies for another school year
Now that it is July, Faith Formation is gearing up
for another great year. As is common for every year,
Deacon Wally and I are always looking for new catechists. So, if you are looking for excitement, intrigue,
fun and reward once a week during the 2010-2011
school year, does Faith Formation have a wonderful
volunteer position for you?! There is excitement as you
Above, Don Geis plays Joseph and Amanda Murray plays his
wife during IHM’s Vacation Bible School in June. The event
transformed the church into ancient Egypt and approximately
125 children accompanied Joseph on his journey from prison to
palace. Above right, children participate in one of many craft
activities during VBS. Numerous volunteers, such as the young
ladies at right, helped bring Egypt to life at IHM and create a
memorable experience for attendees.
manage and teach religion to 15-20 kids in a
class alongside another volunteer. There is
intrigue as you wonder, “How am I going to
answer this profound question?” And last, but
not least, there is reward as you leave knowing
you have done your best spreading the good
news of Jesus to our young ones, who are the
future of our Church.
If you are thinking about trying some new way to
volunteer, please pray and discern if perhaps, through
this article, God is calling you to join our great team of
catechists and substitutes!? We have openings for
Sunday Afternoon Faith Formation and Wednesday
Afternoon Faith Formation and will be happy to discuss with you any questions you may have. Please call
Beth Griffin or Deacon Wally Haarsgaard at 885-5210.
For Wednesday Afternoon Faith Formation, we
need: Pre-kindergarten, one catechist; kindergarten,
two catechists; and first grade/prep year, two catechists. For Sunday Afternoon Faith Formation, we
need two catechists for First Eucharist.
Here is some general information to keep you
informed about Faith Formation. To all parents with
rising first graders, if you want your child to receive
the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, the
diocese requires two years of religious education at a
Catholic school or in a Faith Formation program (formally known as CCD classes). Your child needs to register this year to celebrate the sacraments in second
grade. Call Beth Griffin or Deacon Wally Haarsgaard
if you have questions at 885-5210.
Faith Formation registration for pre-kindergarten
through fifth grade is going on now. Please get your registration form turned in by Sept. 3 to avoid the increase in
registration fees. Before Sept. 3, registration fees are $65
for one child, $85 for two and $100 for three or more
children. After Sept. 3, fees are $80 for one, $100 for two
Nanny needed for 2 children
Nanny needed to care for two children in my home.
Schedule will be pick up from school at 3 p.m. and stay until
drop-off at school the next morning at 8 a.m.
Dates and number of nights will be determined by
chemotherapy schedule for my third son.
Please call Melissa Lemonds at 887-9532 or 847-8272.
and $115 for three or more returning children and current
parishioners. This added fee doesn’t apply for new
parishioners registered June of 2010 or later. Call Beth
Griffin or Deacon Wally Haarsgaard for questions.
You can pick up registration forms at either the
church or school office during regular office hours.
Also, there are forms in the pamphlet rack to the left of
the Holy Water as you are walking into the church.
I cannot conclude this article without thanking one
very special person, Pat Harness. Pat has been working
as our Faith Formation aide for three years. I don’t
think many people know what goes on behind the
scenes with Faith Formation, but Pat does as she
would make 300 laminated bookmarks or count out
300 Valentine Day cards and lollipops for our kids or
prepare our weekly packets for 37 catechists or wrap
70 Bibles to give to our fifth graders. With so many
kids in Faith Formation, Pat did tons of tedious and
detailed work, which truly helped make Faith
Formation the great program that it is. Deacon Wally
and I thank you for your dedication, your kindness,
and your willingness to get the job done.
Faith Formation would like to welcome Betty
Galgoci as our new aide. She will also be assisting the
new youth minister as well. She comes with years of
experience in youth ministry and has recently been
assisting in the youth ministry office. We all welcome
her and wish her the best, as she will be instrumental in
working with two very important ministries for IHM.
IHM Annual
Blood Drive
Saturday, September 25
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Church Gathering Space
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July 2010
Youth Ministry News
Dominique Seraphin taking over as IHM’s new youth minister
By Carol Ackerman and Deacon Wally Haarsgaard
xpect energy and enthusiasm for our incoming youth minister, Dominique
Seraphin! She replaces Terry Aiken, who left IHM in mid-July. Seraphin, who
comes to High Point from Queens, N.Y., says she has a heart for evangelism and
has spent the last 18 years of her life following her vocation.
Like many of us, Seraphin’s journey has not been in a straight line.
“I had a turning point at World Youth Day in Denver, Colorado, in 1993,” she says.
She names Pope John Paul II as her hero because that year he told the youth,
among other things, “Young people of America: Be not afraid.” He repeated it
three times with the youth chanting, “JP II, we love you.” Like a “God-spot,”
Seraphin realized the beauty of the faith she professed, but up until that moment,
it had lain dormant. This encounter set a chain of events in motion that has
changed her life and, fortunately for IHM, brought her to North Carolina.
In her search to know God and her true vocation better, Seraphin began studying criminal justice and thought of joining the local police department. However,
she felt a call in a different direction and was, perhaps, influenced by her younger
brother, a Franciscan friar in the South Bronx. She entered religious life and began
studying to become a Franciscan sister, taking the name Theresa Faustina in honor
of St. Faustina, the saint of mercy and another personal hero.
It was an additional conversion in Asisi that would take Seraphin from studying
to become a nun to her most recent position as a chaplain at a Catholic high
school in New York.
“It takes a lot of courage to be a bride of Christ,” she says.
There would be another test of faith and courage when Seraphin had to decide
whether to make her vows.
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“I felt God was pulling me in another direction,” she says.
So as a novice, she says she made a prayerful decision with her advisors not to
make her vows. But she continued to work at her passion which is family life,
specifically how the changing Catholic family life is affecting our youth. She
became the director of religious education at her parish, but realized that bringing
youth and young adults to God is made more difficult because of the fractured
family structure.
Seraphin says the divorce rate in Long Island is 70%, and the children suffer
from a lack of a stable family life.
She says that in addition to teaching children about God, she has served as “a
counselor, a lawyer, a nurse, a mom, etc... We have to show youth by our lives
that God loves them despite the suffering they may encounter.
“The best thing I can do is be an example, and share my faith.”
To that end, Seraphin who is 34, got married two months ago and is looking
forward to bringing her skills and experiences to IHM. She and her husband,
Anderson, have friends in the area and have been encouraged to move here for a
better quality of life.
“I’m coming in with enthusiasm and hope, wanting to share my experiences
and wanting to be enriched by the experiences of the youth in this parish.”
One of her goals is to take IHM youth to World Youth Day in August 2011, in
Madrid, Spain.
Dominique Seraphin, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, will pick up the reins
as Youth Minister of IHM on August 1. We look forward with hope, that with
Seraphin’s leadership and the grace of God, our own young people will also have
a better quality of life.
IHM youth take part in Catholic HEART Workcamp in Charlotte
of the bedrooms so Mrs. Lee can roll her
By Peter Frandsen
wheelchair on the hardwood floors instead of
would like to tell you about 15 youth and
the old, high-pile carpeting.
seven adults from IHM parish that attended
The house had not been painted in many
the Catholic HEART Workcamp in Charlotte
years. The back window also had a broken
the week of July 4. The parents of those 15
pane of glass where thieves had tried to break
young adults should be proud of them as they
in. In four days, our team completed all of
served as the hands and heart of Jesus Christ
these tasks with the assistance from another
that week working in and around the homes
team in the afternoon of the last day. Karen
of people in need.
fell in love with the girls on my team and
Our parish has sent youth to Catholic
requested they sit with her at the residents’
HEART Work Camp for the past six years,
program night.
and this was my fourth visit. The youth pay
Other teams assisted other elderly resifor the trip directly or through our yard sale
dents.
One resident had lost her husband just
fund raiser. This year, we were among 11,000
four
weeks
ago and had yard work that had
people participating in one of the 41 work
not
been
done
in the year since her husband
camps throughout the United States and
Fifteen
youth
and
seven
adults
from
IHM
traveled
to
Charlotte
in
July
to
participate
in
Catholic
Another
group went to a group home
fell
ill.
Jamaica. One of the first participants from
HEART Workcamp, a week-long service camp that pairs volunteers with residents in need of
with profoundly disabled children and got to
IHM to Catholic HEART Workcamp was
home maintenance and repairs.
know them and assist with their needs. By the
Hope Griffin. This year, she was a staff memend of the week, one very reserved child
ber for four weeks at camps in the Midwest
Then, its starts all over again early the next morning
wanted
the
volunteers to play the drums with him,
from Milwaukee to Nashville.
with a poke from a chaperone if a volunteer sleeps
members said was a miracle.
which
staff
It all started the afternoon of July 4, with a roll call
through the wake-up song.
Some
teams
went to nursing homes to help wash
of the groups, some of which were from as far away as
On Thursday, the last work day, jobs must be comtheir
buses,
plant
flowers and do other chores. Another
Kalamazoo, Mich. Closer groups came from Beaufort, pleted and teams stay as late as needed. My team was
group went to Room At The Inn, a shelter for unwed
S.C.; Richmond, Va.; Atlanta; Wilmington, Raleigh,
second to last to arrive back at 5:30 p.m., with the last
mothers, to paint bedrooms for the residents. These are
Holly Springs and High Point. With 280 youth and
group arriving at 8:30. Please note it was 103 degrees
just of a few of the projects that were completed.
more than 50 adults, it was impressive to see so many
in Charlotte that day, so working outdoors was brutal!
The final result was 76 homes fixed and countless
Catholic Christians gathered for a week of service.
That evening, the residents from the homes or represidents
touched by Jesus, found inside each of these
Volunteers are assigned to one of 31 workgroups
resentatives from the facilities we served came and
youth
and
young adults. These volunteers were truly livand can be named as team leader, team reporter, tool
shared a few words about the work we had done. After
ing
out
the
Gospel that week in giving of their time to
supply manager, break coordinator or share/prayer
breakfast on Friday, we had our morning program,
the least among God’s children. As St. Francis de Sales’
leader. Adults serve as team builders.
summary video and a closing liturgy. The program
After dinner, volunteers attend Mass and then do
ended around 10 a.m., and everyone packed up to head call is to “Live Jesus,” these 15 youth and seven adults
team building exercises so everyone gets to know each home. Other groups took advantage of the proximity to did just that in a very special way. I know I have been
other and begins forming teams of cohesive Christian
Carowinds for their last day. After a stop for lunch, our asked why I keep coming back, and for me, it is how I
can reconfirm my faith that Jesus is truly alive and He is
workers. After an evening program, there is free time
group arrived back at IHM School at 1:30 p.m.
still creating miracles everyday, especially through the
until bedtime at 10:30 p.m., with lights out at 11:00.
That week in Charlotte, my team served the Lee
We enjoyed “luxury accommodations,” sleeping on the family. Mrs. Lee is a double amputee, having lost both love and service of these youth and young adults of our
faith community at IHM.
floor or an air mattress in a classroom at Charlotte
feet to diabetes infections, and Mr. Lee has a heart
When you see these youth, thank them for participatCatholic High School.
condition that doesn’t allow him to keep up their home
ing: Justin Davenport, Lindsay Davenport, Andrew
On Monday morning, we awoke at 6:15 a.m. with a
the way they would like. He is retired and on a fixed
wake-up song and breakfast. The morning program
income, and Mrs. Lee has a part-time job helping other Duggins, Brittany Duggins, Jennifer Galanti, Trey
Hocutt, Ross Jakubsen, Christine Mulligan, Daniel
starts at 7:30 a.m., and we are off to our job sites by
amputees. The Lees also care for their adult niece,
Pollard, Molly Sheehan, Rachel Shelton, Michael Verdi,
8:15. We work at our site until 3 p.m., and then return to Karen, who is intellectually challenged. Karen has a
Stephanie Verdi, Jules Weston and Sadie Weston.
Charlotte Catholic for a much-needed shower. Mass is
part-time job at Wendy’s cleaning tables.
Also say thanks to the other adults that participated,
offered at 4:30 p.m., and is attended by about 60 youth
The Lees needed their living room, all three bedTerry Aiken, Kolette Hancock-Calhoun, Don
and adults. Dinner is served at 5:15, and then lunches
rooms and a bathroom painted. They also needed the
Davenport, Jayne Davenport, Bob Kinzie and Betsy
for the next day are prepared by break coordinators. The exterior trim of their house painted and a wheel chair
Hocutt. It was truly an awe-inspiring week to see Jesus
evening program features singing, skits, dancing, prayramp stained. So, with a team of nine youth and one
ing, team reports and pictures of the day’s work. The
other adult, we embarked on this monumental task. We in our youth and to be his hands and heart to our residents.
Rosary is offered at 10, and then it’s bedtime at 10:30.
found out the Lees also needed carpet removed in two
I