Our 4th annual Heart to Heart Golf Tournament will be Sunday, May 27, at the beautiful Onward Talofofo Golf Resort starting at 11:30 a.m.
Please encourage your golfer family and friends to support our tournament. Community sponsorships are being solicited. Volunteers are requested to assist at the golf tournament.
Welcome to Our Parish!
Hafa Adai! Thank you for visiting our website. If you are on Guam, I invite you to please come and visit us at our parish rectory and our church. (Click HERE for directions).
If you are currently off-island and web-surfing, thank you for your interest in our parish and I hope to be of service to you.
I am proud and happy to be in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish because of its rich history, cultural diversity and its hospitable and welcoming people. As pastor, I have the humble privilege to lead this congregation in prayer, guide them in life’s journey, and provide for their spiritual welfare.
If you are looking for a “Church Home,” let me be the first to invite and welcome you to our parish. We are a small community of hard working, spirit-filled and motivated people who are eager to serve the Lord and his people.
So, please stop by and join us for any of our worship services. I look forward to seeing you. If you should need any information, please feel free to contact me.
The Parish Health Ministry is looking for volunteers to help plan and prepare for the 2nd Annual Health Fair in June 2012. Please contact Pale' Mike for more information. The following activities: March - EFNEP Nutrition Classes, April - 5K Run for the Sun, May - Heart to Heart Golf Tournament, June - 2nd Annual Health Fair
Please join us for our morning rosary walk every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday after the 5:45 a.m. mass. Get a healthy body, an enriched soul and a fulfilled faith.
Feed the Homeless
There is a signup sheet in the lobby at the front of the church for anyone interested in feeding the homeless at Kamalen Karidat every last Thursday of the month . For more information, please call the parish office.
Help Wanted
We are seeking lectors, commentators & cleaners. Any interested persons, please call the parish office.
Parking Safety
We would like to remind everyone coming to mass, as well as parents bringing children to Faith Formation classes (or CCD) on Sunday mornings to follow the safety regulations for parking. Please do not park along the sidewalk. These areas are marked NO PARKING on the pavement.
Do not block entrances, walkways, or fire hydrants. These areas must stay clear for emergency vehicles to enter our facility in the event of an emergency and to ensure the safety of all who enter our building.
Also, please do not leave valuable items in your vehicles. We have had experiences of cars being broken into during masses and target women’s purses. Please report suspicious persons or vehicles on church premise by calling 911 or the office at 477-9118. Thank you for your cooperation!
Join the Choir
If you are interested in becoming a member of our church choir, please contact the parish office. Also, if you play an instrument, you are most welcome to join the other talented musicians. Please see any of the choirs or call the parish office at 477-9118.
Altar Servers
Have you received your First Communion? You are invited to become an altar server. What better way to serve the Lord and be an active part of our faith community! We are also looking for an adult coordinator for the IHOM Altar Servers. Please contact Pale’ Mike for more information at palemike@yahoo.com.
IHOM Life Corp AmeriCorps
Join the team of AmeriCorps. If you are interested in voluntereeism and helping our island community, join the team of individuals who have the heart and desires to make a difference in the life and place we call home. For more information and for job opportunities, please call our parish office.
Outreach Ministries
House to House Campaign for Jesus
Have you met a brother or sister who has left the church for one reason or another? Have you encountered co-workers who are challenging you in your faith? Have you been approached by a former Catholic and are confused as to their faith? Or have you met others who have been away from the church and sacraments?
Then you will be pleased with our Outreach Ministry. This is a house-to-house campaign for Jesus where members visit the homes of our parishioners to extend an invitation to anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and the opportunity of receiving the sacraments. For more information, please contact Carlos T. San Agustin or Pale' Mike at 477-9118. Registration forms are available at the parish office.
Classes are held Saturdays at 3 p.m. in the parish social hall.
All youth/young adults interested in being on the delegation to World Youth Day 2013, please contact Donna at 777-7282 or call the parish office.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 24, IHOM Social Hall
Proceeds to benefit the 2012-13 Confirmation Class
2012 Catholic Charities Appeal
. . . is ongoing and will end on May 27. Donations are accepted at the Parish Office or you may place your donation in the drop box. Please make sure to indicate your name and contact information so that we can properly record your donation and provide you with an official receipt.
Celebrating 16 Years Priestly Ordination
IHOM will be hosting a banquet dinner on May 31 at the Guam Marriott Resort & Spa, Chamorro Ballroom, in honor of Pale' Mike's 16th anniversary of priestly ordination. Price of dinner tickets is $35 per person or a table of 10 can be reserved for $350. Tickets are available in the parish office. All proceeds for this event will benefit IHOM Parish and IHOM LifeCorp/AmeriCorps program.
Bible Donations
Bible donations are currently being accepted for the IHOM 2012-13 Confirmation students. Special envelopes are available if you wish to donate $25 per student or if you wish to purchase a bible for your personal use.
Charismatic Fellowship Prayer Meeting
The Immaculate Heart of Mary parish is resuming its Fellowship Prayer Meetings every 1st Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Carlos or Terry San Agustin at 477-8384 or Pedro Borja at 472-3839/482-3839.
Chuukese Mass
Chuukese Mass will be held every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
Mass schedule: May 13, Father Francis; May 27, Father Francis; June 3, TBA; June 10, Father Francis; June 24, Father Romy; July 8, Father Romy; July 22, TBA; Aug. 12, TBA; Aug. 26, TBA
Fatima Crusade
Anyone interested in bringing Our Lady of Fatima home to pray with her can sign up at the front lobby of the church or contact Beth Moreno at 734-0170 or the parish office for more information and schedule.
Computer Classes
Computer literacy and job preparedness classes are being offered monthly. If you are interested in taking our classes, please call the parish office for more information.