Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

June 18, 2021

Dear Immaculate Heart of Mary Family,

On June 15th, the California Department of Public Health provided updated guidance pertaining to State and County regulations relaxation of COVID restrictions.  Questions have been asked regarding the policies that we will be following.  

In response to the latest news, the bishops met and consulted with the Executive Board of the Presbyterial Council and the Board of Deans to further discuss the lifting of restrictions in the Diocese of San Diego.  In a letter to all priests, Bishop McElroy provided the following updates:

• All the restrictions on capacity and spacing for worship and all limitations on meetings and social activities are lifted as of June 17, 2021.
• Masks will be optional, recognizing that the CDC recommends the practice of wearing masks for those who have not yet been vaccinated.
• Distribution of the Eucharist will resume on the tongue and will continue in the hand. 
• The reintroduction of the shared cup will be determined sometime in the future.
• Alterations in liturgical spaces and practices necessitated by the pandemic can now cease at the discretion of the pastor. 
• The collection and the Offertory procession have been reinstated.
• It is recommended that non-family members bringing Eucharist to the sick should be vaccinated.
• The dispensation from the normal obligation to attend Sunday Mass will end on July 1^st.

On behalf of the entire parish staff, I want to express my appreciation to all of you who supported us over the last 18 months. Like you, I am looking forward to a bright summer and to resuming the many activities in our Parish, it will take some time, but I know, with the community's help, that we can get back to normal.

Father Ignatius

Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 12 pm & 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 11:30 am

Closed on Weekends and Holidays 

We want to welcome back all our families for in person faith formation class for the 2021-2022 catechetical year (the year of religious education)! Last year brought many new experiences and challenges to the process of passing on our faith to our children. We are excited to take what we have learned last year to make faith formation a better experience for your children and your families.

Registration for School Age Faith Formation for 2021-2022 is now open! Link Below:

2021-2022 Faith Formation Registration Form Link

Registration closes September 17th.

Currently Faith Formation is on Thursday and possibly may offer a second day if needed based on the number of students registered. 

All Sacramental prep students and parents are required to take in-person classes on

Sundays at 9am to 10:20 am

Faith Formation begins Thursday October 7th 

Sacramental Prep (First Communion) begins Sunday October 10th

All new families must first be registered in the parish before registering for religious Education classes.  To register your family in the parish, you may visit the parish office or call during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00a.m. to 11:30am)

Base Fees: 

One child - $100   Two children - $180  Three or more children $240

There is an additional $50.00 per child for those children preparing for FIRST COMMUNION.

Fees are due on the day of registration. All tuition is paid electronically by clicking this link

IHM Ramona Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Payment

*If tuition assistance is needed scholarship application forms are in the St. Elizabeth Seton Center. Please note that there are a limited number of scholarships available. Application deadline is September 30, 2021. 

VOLUNTEERS: We are always looking for catechists and classroom assistants.  Anyone who volunteers as a catechist will get a 20% discount on their religious education fees. Please be sure to email us at [email protected] if you are interested in helping with this wonderful ministry.  

Thank you for your dedication to your child's faith formation! God bless.

Veronica Brewster

Religious Education Coordinator