The annual “White Mass” gathers the faithful to pray for God’s Blessing upon all who labor in the healing ministry of the Church, such as physicians, nurses, compassionate care ministers, chaplains, mental healthcare workers, and all men and women religious and catholic laypersons serving in the healthcare profession. A special blessing will be extended to the faithful who care for God’s people with compassion.

The new training schedule listing the planned Diocese training for the upcoming year has been posted. These trainings are for teachers, Deacon aspirants, and any parishioner just wanting to learn more about our faith.

Beginning Sept 18: Spiritual Adoption Program In October, IHM participates in the annual Baby Bottle Campaign that supports our local Care Net Pregnancy Centers. Details can be found in the Sunday bulletins.

The Parish is looking to hire a Youth Minister. See the Youth Ministry page for the job announcement.

The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist. The words, the gestures, and the rituals of the Mass are rich in meaning. Everything we say and do in the Liturgy is steeped in biblical language. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass explores the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and reveals what it all means and why it all matters. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Adult Faith Session begins at IHM on September 8 at 10:40 AM.

The current administration's budget proposal works to overturn the 45 year old Hyde Amendment which prohibits taxpayer funded abortions. Powerful members of Congress want to fund abortion through taxes. Clicking on the link Say No to Taxpayer Funded Abortion will direct you to the USCCB website where you can learn more and sign the petition.

As we continue our return to "normal", IHM will be hosting several welcome back events: Family Packets; Bring a Friend to Mass (Sep 18); and the major Welcome Back to Mass celebration (Oct 2) where we will build our "wall of remembrance". More details to come!

Since for all practical purposes almost all restrictions have been lifted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as well as by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, it is time that we as Catholics "get back to normal" and one again make Sunday Mass a regular part of our lives. Therefore, as of Saturday, June 12th I am lifting the dispensation from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass that was granted to all parishioners of the Diocese of Covington. Of course, those who are sick and/or unable to attend Mass for a truly legitimate reason, do not need a dispensation. We look forward to welcoming you back to the community of believers as we join together in praising and glorifying our Lord in the Eucharist. Be assured always of my prayers. Please, pray for me. Your devotedly in the Eucharistic Lord, Most Reverend Roger J. Foys, D.D. Bishop of Covington

We have begun planning for the final phase of our on-going Capital Campaign--Honoring the Past, Securing the Future, thanks to the continuing generosity of our parish family. This phase will be the renovation of our worship space. Msgr. Dominic has appointed an advisory committee, and Bishop Foys has given permission to hire an architect. We will keep the parish informed as we move through this lengthy process.

Bingo Supports Our School! Our Parish School is a mission of our Parish. All parishioners need to support our Bingo! We have started playing Bingo, but we desperately need your help. Our Bingo is a significant fundraiser for our parish/school, and we need 8 volunteers every Friday night to make it a success! Without bingo over the last 15 months, and with our Offertory down, bingo has restarted none too soon. Volunteers will be provided training upon arrival. We would ask volunteers over age 15 signup. Sign Up here by clicking on the title above.

We are extremely pleased to announce that Mrs. Theresa Guard will become our new IHM School Principal. Mrs. Guard has had many years of experience in Catholic education, including as an educator, administrator, board member, coach and parent. She has experience at the Pre-K through 12th grade levels, as well as at the college level. As a parishioner of IHM, she has served on our Education Advisory Board and Sports Committee as well as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. We know she will be a terrific addition to our school family. Please welcome Mrs. Guard to the IHM “Sainthood”.

We’d like to congratulate our school principal, Nancy Marcos, as she recently announced her plans to retire at the end of the current school year. Nancy has been a fantastic principal and member of our parish community for many years, and her dedication and professionalism will be greatly missed.

Please click on the link above to schedule a tour of our school. Tours are limited to parents and prospective students only. Masks and social distancing will be required. Once you have signed up, we will contact you to confirm your tour and to get prospective student information.

January 22 will commemorate the 48th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision. Since that tragic day, millions of lives have been lost to abortion and the lives of millions of men and women have been shattered. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the annual March for Life will be virtual this year. Bishop Foys will offer a Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption on Friday, January 29 at 9 am. The Mass will be live-streamed www.covcathedral.com for the diocesan community.

Once again someone is spoofing our email domain and is sending thousands of emails using a spoofed IHM email address. The content of the email mentions a Chase or PayPal account problem or "I need a favor". We will not contact you by email to say we need your help please send Gift Cards. Please be careful about emails you receive. Never reply to such emails. Any questions--give the office a call. Please do not become a victim.

Deacon Greg Kandra offers some insight as we end 2020 and look forward to 2021. Click on the title to read his latest offering in Our Sunday Visitor.

“In view of the gravity of the current pandemic and the lack of availability of alternative vaccines, the reasons to accept the new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are sufficiently serious to justify their use, despite their remote connection to morally compromised cell lines. “Receiving one of the COVID-19 vaccines ought to be understood as an act of charity toward the other members of our community. In this way, being vaccinated safely against COVID-19 should be considered an act of love of our neighbor and part of our moral responsibility for the common good.”

IHM will continue participation in the Summer Feeding program beginning Monday, December 7th and will continue until federal funds have been depleted. As part of the program, IHM will offer complimentary grab-n-go sack lunches to children who are not enrolled in our school. This means families with younger children may pre-order meals and pick them up at the designated time and location. Children up to 18 years of age are eligible for the free lunch. IHM will provide the grab-n-go sack lunch on in-school days only from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Bishop Barron's Word on Fire answers the top 12 questions frequently asked about the Vatican II Council.

All of us are on a spiritual journey; all are at different mileposts on that journey. Since the very earliest days of the Catholic Church, there has been a process of accepting men, women, children, and entire families into the Church. This process, which we today call the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults/Children (RCIA/RCIC), follows the mission commanded by Jesus Christ: "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28)