Year of Prayer
September 2009 - August 2010
Rejoice in the Lord always.
Present your needs to God in every form of
prayer and petitions full of gratitude.
Phillipians 4;4,6b
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Lansing at 3815 S Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48910-4501 US - Home
In gratitude, Fr. John Byers, Pastor frjbyers@ihmlansing.org.
Our Mission Statement
As a Christ-centered and Spirit-led faith community, fed by Word and Sacrament, we strive to bring the "Good News" of God's love into all areas of our lives, that we may draw others to Christ.
Our School Websites:
Preschool/Before & After School Care
IHM Preshool welcomes 3 and 4 year olds on an Amazing Voyage! Our program offers various activities that foster growth and development; physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and spiritually. Activities include large and small muscle development, art, music, stories, games, and many other areas of interest.
Religious Education
We strive to share in the three-fold mission of Jesus: To proclaim and teach the word of God; to experience God's grace through prayer and sacrament; to serve others.
The EDGE!
The EDGE is a Catholic middle school youth ministry for grades seven and eight. The EDGE is designed to meet the educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of young adolescents. It also combines the best components of LIFE TEEN Senior High program, it is experiential, each semester has a catechetical theme, and students learn in small groups...
LIFE TEEN
Our youth are learning and understanding what it means to be a young Catholic in the 21st century. Each week they are educated, affirmed and challenged to live the Gospel while experiencing the genuine concept of a viable faith community that will affect their maturing faith for years to come.
Music & Liturgy
Our Liturgy is celebrated with enthusiasm, vigor, and the participation of the whole parish community. There are several ways to serve the Liturgy of the parish...
Spirit & Bride Charismatic Prayer Group
Please Join Us! We meet every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in church. All are welcome! For more information click on more...
Adoration Chapel
The Holy Spirit Oratory is located on the grounds of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, with adorers praying 24 hours a day. -"Could you not watch One hour with Me?" holyspiritoratory.catholicweb.com
IHM's Senior Ministry
Anyone over 50 is most welcome to participate in the Senior/Prime-timers Group...This group meets the THIRD WEDNESDAY of each month starting with Mass at 9 am in church followed by a social in the parish family center.
IHM Rosarymakers
If you have a prayer request, the IHM Rosarymakers will pray for you. Please submit your prayer request by clicking on "contact" upper left, or please call the Parish Office, 393-3030.
Health Ministry
Our Health Ministry serves the parish the 3rd Sunday of each month by offering BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING between the 7:45 & 9:30 am masses.
Counseling (ICAP)
Available to IHM Members. A trained professional can often be a valuable source of guidance. ICAP Services include: Anxiety & Depression, Relationship conflicts, Child & Adolescent problems, Substance Abuse concerns, Financial & employment difficulties, & Spiritual Issues.
St. Vincent de Paul Society at IHM
If you are interested in feeding the hungry, clothing the poor, giving friendship to the lonely, and helping the needy - call our office (393-3030) about joining IHM's St. Vincent de Paul Society.
FOCA
"Freedom of Choice Act" The Most Radical Abortion Legislation in US History. For more information please click on this link from the United State Conference of Catholic Bishops, Secretariat for Pro-Life Activites: www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/FOCA/