Bulletin for 26 Mar 2006

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT  -MARCH 26, 2006 2 Chronicles 36:14-17, 19-23 Cyrus releases God’s people to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Lord’s house. Ephesians 2:4-10 We are truly God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus. John 3:14-21  “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that all who believe in him may have eternal life in him.”

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT – APRIL 2, 2006 Jeremiah 31:31-34 The days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel. Hebrews 5:7-9 Christ learned obedience from what he suffered. John 12:20-33 The grain of wheat that falls to the earth and dies produces much fruit.

Service Schedule	Server Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00am Morning Prayer 8:15am Mass (Rosary, Exposition, and Benediction, except on school mass days) Saturday 4:00pm Reconciliation	Saturday, April 1          5:00pm       Megan Butler, Olivia Norris, Kyle Johnson Sunday, April 2          9:00am      Ryan Adams, Emily Schamel, Kevin Schamel Sunday, April 2        11:00am      Michael Byrd, Robert Gearhart, Kenneth White Sunday, April 2          6:00pm       Zach Cross, Tyler Bundy, Jack Stump

HOSPITAL CALLS AND VISITATION:
Please notify the Rectory if a family member is in the hospital or at home with a severe or prolonged illness. In accord with current privacy policies, hospitals do not inform us of parishioners entering the hospital; they call only at the patient’s request.

Daniel DeBord, Angela DeBord, John Schoenharl

Entering the hospital? It is good to receive the sacrament of anointing before you go. You may schedule this at any Weekday Mass at 8:15 a.m., or call the Rectory at 252-9919.

Parish Activities

Monday, March 27 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading:  John 4:43-54   8:00 a.m. -- Morning Prayer -- Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass ––Boehmer and Filburn Family -- Chapel       7:00 p.m. – Familia – AER   7:00 p.m. – Alumni – NMR   7:00 p.m. – St. Vincent DePaul - ML

Tuesday, March 28 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: John 5:1-16   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel                             8:15 a.m. – Mass – Eleanor Wolf, dec. -- Chapel 12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group   7:00 p.m. – Way of the Cross - Church

Wednesday, March 29 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: John 5:17-30   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass— Clara Stansell, dec. -- Chapel   9:30 a.m. – Servers’ Practice – Church

Thursday, March 30 – Lenten Weekday   Gospel Reading: John 5:31-47   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass–- Diana Higgins -- Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct Rm   7:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

Friday, March 31 – Lenten Weekday SCHOOL CLOSED Gospel Reading: John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel  8:15 a.m. –Mass –- Mary Ann Westendorf, dec.-- Chapel  5:30 p.m. – BINGO

Saturday, April 1- Lenten Weekday  8:15 a.m. – First Saturday Devotions – Church  9:30 a.m. – Lenten Retreat - MSH  3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church  4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation  5:00 p.m. – Mass – Willem Braaksma, dec; Bill Kreitzer, dec; Edward Veazey, dec; Ernesto D’Amico, dec.

Sunday, April 2 – Fifth Sunday in Lent   9:00 a.m. – Mass – Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Mary Gessler, dec.   9:15 a.m. – PREP 10:15 a.m. -- RCIA -- ML 11:00 a.m. – Mass – All Parishioners   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – Corrado Ricciuto

Parish News

A YEAR OF PRAYER

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND PRAYER
The parish theme for the new liturgical year is “Prayer". On the first Tuesday of each month, the Church will be open for prayer and adoration from 10:00am – 7:00pm. (Adoration is not exposition or benediction; it is simply adoratory prayer before the Blessed Sacrament contained in the tabernacle, and it is powerful.) Come pray for the parish and for all parishioners; pray for peace; pray for an increase in priestly and religious vocations. We are asking a commitment of one hour per month.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT I.C.
Join us each first Saturday at 8:15am for Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, seasonal litany, and Benediction each First Saturday of every month beginning at 8:15 a.m. in Church. Mass, Exposition, Rosary, Seasonal Litany, and Benediction are currently celebrated Mondays through Fridays beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel, any time there is not a school mass.

VOCATION VIEWS
God loves the world so much and blesses us with the gift of his son, Jesus.  Receive and share this gift of love.  (John 3:14-21)

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION
The national collection date for the Catholic Relief Services is this weekend.  This collection supports organizations that carry out international solidarity and relief efforts.  Programs include relief and resettlement services to the victims of persecution, war, and natural disasters, as well as development projects to improve the living conditions of the poor; advocacy on behalf of the powerless; peace and reconciliation work for people suffering from violence; and legal and support services for poor immigrants.  Envelopes were placed in the bulletins last weekend, and they are also available in the vestibules.  Please give generously, and thank you for your contribution.

THROUGH THE TUMMY TO THE HEART
Frances Franchina will lead the fourth in the “Through the Tummy to the Heart” series on Wednesday, Apr. 5 in the Rectory at 6:30pm.  The Precious Blood and Passion of Jesus will address the spirituality of the Precious Blood and Passion of Jesus, focusing on the life, mission, and ministry of St. Gaspar Del Bufalo, founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, and the Mercy Sunday/Devotion as give to modern-day evangelist St. Faustina of Poland.  The gathering begins at 6:30pm, and the program runs from 7:00pm –9:00pm.  The $10 fee includes the seminar and sampling Frances’ favorite recipes for Frito Misto (Italian fried veggies) and Salada Verde.  For more information and to register, call Frances at 901-4475.

OUTREACH 
Vials holding “The Personal EMS File” system are available at the Outreach Table in the main vestibule.  When you complete the questionnaire inside, these vials hold information about your personal health history, physician preference, and list of medications. Put the vial in your refrigerator, in case it is needed by emergency personnel.

ROSARY ALTAR
The Rosary Altar Easter Bake Sale is coming up!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, Apr. 8 from 10:00am – 6:30pm, and Sunday, Apr. 9 from 10:00am – 12:30pm. They will serve sandwiches on Saturday morning, and donuts, coffee, and juice on Sunday morning.   Donations of baked goods, candy, and crafts can be dropped off on Friday, Apr. 7 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm in MSH. For more information call Alice Schulte at 293-9773.

ST. VINCENT HOTEL
The St. Vincent Hotel has been registered to receive discounts from GFS Marketplace.  Now anyone purchasing items for donation to the Hotel will receive a discount; just present our customer rebate number 002243518 when completing your purchase.  This rebate will be given to the St. Vincent Hotel.

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00  Tithe for March 18 and  19      Envelope Contributions    $   7,940.37 Loose Contributions        $      726.00              $   8,666.37

Attendance              5:00          150         9:00          125            11: 00       534 6:00          429   Total       1238

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE  Great News!  Private donors have offered us a challenging opportunity: for every dollar donated by the parish, they will match it dollar for dollar, up to $25,000.  This will make a big difference in funding our next project, which is replacing the church sound system. Total to Date            $  7,872.00 February            $     566.00 Total                $  8,438.00 EDUCATION FUND UPDATE The Education Fund currently has a matching grant program.  For every two dollars donated to the Education Fund a generous donor will match it with one dollar.  Thank you for your support and generosity to the Education Fund.  The monies currently being collected will allow IC to continue to have tuition aid available for our qualifying families in the future.  Total to Date $    12,528.00 February $         489.00  Total:  $    13,017.00  The Restoration and Education Funds are “restricted”: they do not reflect nor impact the regular operating budget which depends on your weekly tithe contributions to the Church.

ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to commemorate a special event or person with altar flowers, please contact Katherine at the Rectory at 252-9919.

PARTNERING NEWS: Ascension, IC, and St. Helen’s
The pastors will concelebrate at a Memorial Day Mass at St. Helen’s on Monday, May 29 at 9:00am, to which all three parishes are invited.  In order to emphasize this partnering event, there will not be a mass at Immaculate Conception.  A pulpit exchange is planned for the weekend of July 15/16, where the three pastors will preside at one  of the  other churches.  Eventually, we will revise our weekend and Holy Day schedule of masses; keep an eye on this space for all the upcoming events and details.

School News

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMANDS Thirty eighth graders were confirmed by Rev. David Brinkmoeller at IC last Sunday.  Congratulations to ICS and PREP students John Bourquin, Caleb Capozella, Evan Chandler, Kaitlyn Connors, John Cooper, David Cordonnier, Stacie Covington, Ian Cross, Megan Davis, Brendan Dillon, Alan Dosky, Katie Ervin, Kasey Gillispie, Rachel Janson, Mary Grace Kochmar, Aaron Kolvek, Stephanie Messer, Allyssa Oney, Donovan Owen, Kris Rengan, Kellie Rizer, Kevin Schamel, Joseph Scupski, Carly Simmons, Katrina Socrates, Rachael Socrates, Umberto Speranza, Karen Walling, and Emylee Wetzel.  We welcome these newest adult members of our parish family.

MARKET DAY
Market Day has a special on pies this month, and the PTA receives $1.75 for every pie ordered.  There are order sheets in all the vestibules, so take time to support this easy and delectable fundraiser.  Pick up date is April 5, from 2:30pm – 3:30pm in the school cafeteria.  If you have any questions, call Connie Johnson at 258-8315

PARISH REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Visitors and Friends: Welcome to Immaculate Conception Church! The only sure way to become a registered member of the parish family is to fill out a registration form (below) or a pew card; drop either in the collection basket, or return it to the rectory office. There is no automatic registration if you attend mass regularly, or even if your children attend Immaculate Conception School or Immaculate Conception Religious Education Classes. If you have any questions please call the Rectory at 252-9919.

Out of Parish

CATHOLIC SOCIAL ACTION
Join us for an evening on Urban Sprawl and Social Justice Tuesday, Mar. 28, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Southminster Presbyterian Church.  Darryl Fairchild, executive director of Greater Dayton Christian Connections will speak on the topic of “Globalization and Sprawl: Maintaining a Local Economy in a Global Market.”  For more information or to register, call 224-3026.

SOCIAL JUSTICE
Are you interested in international justice and peace issues?  Join the Catholic Relief Services’ committee and help us bring the message of Global Solidarity to our parishes.  This seminar will take place on Thursday, Mar. 30, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at Trinity Center. Visit www.catholicrelief.org to learn more, or call Cori Thibodeau at 224-3026.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Worldwide Marriage Encounter – a marriage enrichment that provides time for a couple to grow closer to one another and God.  The next dates are Mar. 31—Apr. 2, and May 19-21.  For information and reservations, please call Chuck and Carolyn at 848-2731.

CHS FOOTBALL SIGN-UPS
The Carroll High School Patriot Youth Football Club is having a mandatory sign-up meeting for incoming 7th and 8th graders for the 2006-2007 school year.  This meeting will be held on Sunday, Apr. 2 from1:00pm – 2:30pm at CHS, and will cover program format, registration, fees, schedules, etc.  The $75 registration fee is required at that time, and a parent or legal guardian is required to attend with the student.  For more information, call Frank Hemmert at 427-0899.

AARP
The Belmont-Patterson Chapter of the AARP is holding its Anniversary celebration and monthly meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 4 at 1:30pm in the Lohrey Center.  The meat course will be provided at this potluck luncheon, so please bring a side item or dessert that will serve 12.  This is an opportunity to make new friends, meet current members, and learn the programs offered by this chapter and by AARP in general.  For more information, call Scott Pedicord at 252-1671 or Norma Adams at 298-9608.

CJ FISH FRY
Chaminade-Julienne is hosting its Blue and Green Fish Fry on Saturday, Apr. 8 from 6:00pm –11:00pm, at St. Peter’s Life Center.  Tickets are $10 at the door, and you must be 21 to enter.  If you have any questions, call Bill Saluke at 299-0911.

Bulletin for 19 Mar, 2006

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT – MARCH 19, 2006 Exodus 20:1-17 God delivers his commandments to Moses and the Israelites. 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and an absurdity to Gentiles. John 2:13-25  “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.”

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT  - MARCH 26, 2006 2 Chronicles 36:14-17, 19-23 Cyrus releases God’s people to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Lord’s house. Ephesians 2:4-10 We are truly God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus. John 3:14-21  “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that all who believe in him may have eternal life in him.”

Service Schedule	Server Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00am Morning Prayer 8:15am Mass (Rosary, Exposition, and Benediction, except on school mass days) Saturday 4:00pm Reconciliation	Saturday, March 25           5:00pm          Dabby Stevens, Abby Plummer, Jonathan Bourquin Sunday, March 26           9:00am          Kyle Able, Matthew Barnes, Ryan Adams Sunday, March 26                         11:00am            Katy Dahm, Ben Connair, Chris Connair Sunday, March 26                       6:00pm              Brian Beall, Mary Grace Kochmar, Karen Walling

HOSPITAL CALLS AND VISITATION:
Please notify the Rectory if a family member is in the hospital or at home with a severe or prolonged illness. In accord with current privacy policies, hospitals do not inform us of parishioners entering the hospital; they call only at the patient’s request.

Daniel DeBord, Angela DeBord, John Schoenharl

Entering the hospital? It is good to receive the sacrament of anointing before you go. You may schedule this at any Weekday Mass at 8:15 a.m., or call the Rectory at 252-9919.

Parish Activities

Monday, March 20 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 1:16, 18-21   8:00 a.m. -- Morning Prayer -- Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass ––Marie Korte, dec. -- Chapel   6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass - Chapel

Tuesday, March 21 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:21-35   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel                                                                           8:15 a.m. – Mass – Mary Ann Westendorf, dec. -- Chapel 12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group   1:00 p.m. – Rosary Altar – MSH   7:00 p.m. – Way of the Cross - Church

Wednesday, March 22 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:17-19   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass— Beverly Zebrowski, dec. -- Chapel   9:30 a.m. – Servers’ Practice – Church

Thursday, March 23 – Lenten Weekday   Gospel Reading: Luke 11:14-23   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass–- Theodore McLaughlin, dec. -- Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct Rm   6:00 p.m. – Survey Results Mtg - MSH   7:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

Friday, March 24 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28-34  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel  8:15 a.m. – All School Mass –- Church  5:30 p.m. – BINGO

Saturday, March 25- Lenten Weekday  8:00 a.m. – Jesus Day Retreat for First Communicants – MSH til 12:00pm  2:00 p.m. – Free Spirits Party (set up begins) - MSH  3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church  4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation  5:00 p.m. – Mass – All Parishioners  7:00 p.m. – “America on Parade” – ICS Auditorium

Sunday, March 26 – Fourth Sunday in Lent   9:00 a.m. – Mass – Marguerite DeBrosse, dec.   9:15 a.m. – PREP 10:00 a.m. – K of C Ladies breakfast - MSH 10:15 a.m. -- RCIA -- ML 11:00 a.m. – Mass – Ronald Oldiges, dec; Wilma Teets, dec.   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – Joe Umina, dec Erminia DeSalvo   7:00 p.m. – ICYM Mtg – YM Room

Parish News

A YEAR OF PRAYER

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND PRAYER
The parish theme for the new liturgical year is “Prayer". On the first Tuesday of each month, the Church will be open for prayer and adoration from 10:00am – 7:00pm. (Adoration is not exposition or benediction; it is simply adoratory prayer before the Blessed Sacrament contained in the tabernacle, and it is powerful.) Come pray for the parish and for all parishioners; pray for peace; pray for an increase in priestly and religious vocations. We are asking a commitment of one hour per month.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT I.C.
Join us each first Saturday at 8:15am for Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, seasonal litany, and Benediction each First Saturday of every month beginning at 8:15 a.m. in Church. Mass, Exposition, Rosary, Seasonal Litany, and Benediction are currently celebrated Mondays through Fridays beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel, any time there is not a school mass.
VOCATION VIEWS
God’s commandments lead us on the path to life.  What path will you choose to walk?  Pray for wisdom.  (Exodus 20:1-17)
WELCOME TO OUR NEW ORGANIST
By God’s providence our new organist is Terry V. Wenninger, formerly of St. Luke’s Parish in Beavercreek.  Terry brings with her a wealth of experience as a music director, organist, vocalist, educator, and liturgist.  Please welcome Terry…and best wishes to Guy Vanasse.
ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL FUND
The Season of Lent has always been a time for the Church to give alms.  Your support of the Archdiocesan Annual Fund is one way for you to participate in the important action in the Lenten Season.  Please be as generous as can in order to help us reach both the parish goal of $20,000, and our wider Archdiocesan needs.  Every gift helps, and no gift is too small.  We ask that everyone in our parish participate with a gift of any amount.
OUTREACH 
Health Care Hints: For a good night’s sleep, try morning exercise.  It can improve your chances of sleeping well by 70%.  Researchers believe that morning exercise can help adjust your internal clock that governs the sleep cycle.
FREE SPIRITS
Just a reminder to make your reservations for the Officer’s Party on Saturday, Mar. 25, in MSH after the 5:00pm Mass.  “Robs” is catering the dinner, and Mick Murphy and Gloria Jean will provide entertainment.  All this for only $10 per ticket!  Call Mary Umina today at 254-4405 to make your reservation.
ROSARY ALTAR
OOOPS!  We goofed!  Our next meeting is Tuesday, Mar. 21 at 1:00pm in MSH; we’ll play “Hand and Foot.”   Please bring a friend and a dessert to share, and join us for an afternoon of fun.  Call Ullainee Battigaglia for more information at 256-3765. And keep an eye on the bulletin for details on the Spring Rummage Sale, which is set for Saturday, Apr. 29 in MSH.  If you have any questions, please call Patty Slamb at 253-2477.
ST. VINCENT HOTEL
The St. Vincent Hotel has been registered to receive discounts from GFS Marketplace.  Now anyone purchasing items for donation to the Hotel will receive a discount; just present our customer rebate number 002243518 when completing your purchase.  This rebate will be given to the St. Vincent Hotel.
H.O.P.E. LENTEN PROJECT
This year we are donating to two organizations: the Church in Vladivostock, Russia, and the Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge S. Dakota.  In addition to providing the Indian School  with $2200 for new computers, we will give an additional $300 to the Sioux Spiritual Center to assist Sioux Lakota Indians who can’t afford the stipend for leadership retreats at the Center.  You can make your donation through the envelopes that are in the pews; please return your donation no later than Easter Sunday.  Thanks for your help!

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00  Tithe for March 11 and 12        Envelope Contributions            $   8,942.00 Loose Contributions               $      323.00                                                       $   9,265.00

Attendance              5:00                211    9:00                105           11: 00            234 6:00                463                       ---------  Total          1013

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE  Great News!  Private donors have offered us a challenging opportunity: for every dollar donated by the parish, they will match it dollar for dollar, up to $25,000.  This will make a big difference in funding our next project, which is replacing the church sound system. Total to Date            $  7,872.00 February            $     566.00 Total                $  8,438.00 EDUCATION FUND UPDATE The Education Fund currently has a matching grant program.  For every two dollars donated to the Education Fund a generous donor will match it with one dollar.  Thank you for your support and generosity to the Education Fund.  The monies currently being collected will allow IC to continue to have tuition aid available for our qualifying families in the future.  Total to Date $    12,528.00 February $         489.00  Total:  $    13,017.00  The Restoration and Education Funds are “restricted”: they do not reflect nor impact the regular operating budget which depends on your weekly tithe contributions to the Church.

ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to commemorate a special event or person with altar flowers, please contact Katherine at the Rectory at 252-9919.

PARTNERING NEWS: Ascension, IC, and St. Helen’s
A partnering meeting occurred on March 15 at St. Helen’s. Conversations continue to focus on the common good, doing together what we can’t do alone.  Among other things, the topic of mass schedules was discussed.  Keep an eye on the bulletin for details as they are available.

School News

STUDENT COUNCIL The ICS Student Council is undertaking their biggest project yet: they have put together a team to be part of the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” on May 20-21 at Delco Park in Kettering.  This annual event is dedicated to cancer survivors, in the hope of someday finding a cure for cancer.  This year’s entire Relay is being dedicated to the memory of Lynn McGarry, who died in October after a long battle with cancer.  Lynn was a dedicated wife and mother, IC parishioner, Girl Scout leader, PTA officer, school volunteer, and passionate fund-raiser for cancer research; her children Maggie and Eddie are students at ICS.  We have set the goal of raising $2000 for Relay for Life, and we hope you will help us reach it!  Our first event was the annual “Green for Green” St. Patrick’s Day celebration held last Friday: students could purchase a “Green for Green Buck” for $1, and then be out of uniform (as long as they wore green) for St. Pat’s Day.  We’ll keep you updated on the progress towards our goal! Student Council members will speak after Mass on Mar. 25 and 26, and will take donations in the vestibule for this extremely worth goal.

OPEN HOUSE
Join us for the ICS Open House on Sunday, March 26, from 11:00am to 2:00pm.  Check out the classrooms, meet the teachers, and visit the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library!

CINDERELLA
Come see ICS alums as they star in the Carroll High School production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”, March 24-26 in the school auditorium.  Our very own Rachel Niemer is Cinderella, Billy Kochmar is the Singing Herald, and Michelle Fink is a Student Director.  You can purchase tickets at the door for $8 for adults and $5 for students/senior citizens.  Be sure not to miss this fine presentation in the tradition of Carroll Theatre!  For more information call the CHS School Office at 253-8188.
 
MARKET DAY
Market Day has a special on pies this month, and the PTA receives $1.75 for every pie ordered.  There are order sheets in all the vestibules, so take time to support this easy and delectable fundraiser.  Pick up date is April 5, from 2:30pm – 3:30pm in the school cafeteria.  If you have any questions, call Connie Johnson at 258-8315

PENNIES FOR PATIENTS
The collection boxes are in the classroom, and the students are emptying their piggy banks!  This important service project benefits the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, and our goal this year is $2000.  Students (and their families!) are encouraged to donate their pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, dollars…we’ll also accept checks!  If your business would like to sell “Penny Head Papers” for $1 each, or you would like to place a collection box in a business, please call Ginger Dahm at 258-8189.

PARISH REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Visitors and Friends: Welcome to Immaculate Conception Church! The only sure way to become a registered member of the parish family is to fill out a registration form (below) or a pew card; drop either in the collection basket, or return it to the rectory office. There is no automatic registration if you attend mass regularly, or even if your children attend Immaculate Conception School or Immaculate Conception Religious Education Classes. If you have any questions please call the Rectory at 252-9919.

Out of Parish

CATHOLIC SOCIAL ACTION
Join us for an evening on Urban Sprawl and Social Justice Tuesday, Mar. 28, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Southminster Presbyterian Church.  Darryl Fairchild, executive director of Greater Dayton Christian Connections will speak on the topic of “Globalization and Sprawl: Maintaining a Local Economy in a Global Market.”  For more information or to register, call 224-3026.

SPECIAL LENTEN EVENING
“The Way of the Cross in Story, Music, and Movement” is an extraordinary way to experience this powerful prayer.  This unique version combines traditional prayer and stations, powerful and moving modern stories, music that is both meditative and participatory, and movement that will bring each station alive in your heart.  This program will be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, Mar. 19 at St. Helen’s Church.  For more information call Joan Torres at 256-8815.

ANNUNCIATION
Please join us in celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation on Saturday, Mar. 25 at the University of Dayton; this event begins with Mass at 10:00am, celebrated by Bishop Carl Moeddel in the UD Chapel, and includes an Annunciation Symposium, the “I Want to SEE Jesus” play, and activities for children.  For more information call Kristie at 279-5433.

JUNIORS, SENIORS, AND COLLEGE AGE MEN
You have an excellent opportunity to experience college seminary life at the Welcome Weekend at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus Mar. 30—Apr. 2.  For more information call Fr. Mark Watkins at (513) 421-3131, or register online at www.cincinnativocations.org
 
THE OTHER PLACE…
… is in need of phone receptionists to assist with the high volume of calls it receives.  The shelter needs volunteers Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 12:00pm, and 1:00pm – 4:30pm.  We will train you for this very important job.  For more information call Ellen Pogemiller at 461-6078, or visit the website at www.theotherplace.org

Bulletin for 12 Mar, 2006

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT – MARCH 12, 2006 Genesis 22:1-2, 9, 10-13, 15-18 Abraham does not withhold from the Lord his beloved son. Romans 8:31-34 If God is for us, who can be against us? Mark 9:2-10 Jesus was transfigured before their eyes and his clothes became dazzling.

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT – MARCH 19, 2006 Exodus 20:1-17 God delivers his commandments to Moses and the Israelites. 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and an absurdity to Gentiles. John 2:13-25  “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.”

Service Schedule

Server Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00am Morning Prayer 8:15am Mass (Rosary, Exposition, and Benediction, except on school mass days) Saturday 4:00pm Reconciliation

Saturday, March 18           5:00pm                     Megan Butler, Olivia Norris, Maria Sparaco Sunday, March 19           9:00am                    Robert Gearhart, Nathan Kenny, Kenneth White Sunday, March 19                         11:00am                    Kyle Abel, Zach Cross, Josh Capozella, Michael Wagner Sunday, March 19                       6:00pm             Nathan Markley, Tyler Bundy, Jack Stump

HOSPITAL CALLS AND VISITATION:
Please notify the Rectory if a family member is in the hospital or at home with a severe or prolonged illness. In accord with current privacy policies, hospitals do not inform us of parishioners entering the hospital; they call only at the patient’s request.

Dr. DeBord, John Schoenharl, Jane Rau, Mary Beth Welch, Rita B. Shade

Entering the hospital? It is good to receive the sacrament of anointing before you go. You may schedule this at any Weekday Mass at 8:15 a.m., or call the Rectory at 252-9919.

Parish Activities

Monday, March 13 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 6:36-38   8:00 a.m. -- Morning Prayer -- Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass ––Tim Deger, dec. -- Chapel   7:00 p.m. – Familia -- AER

Tuesday, March 14 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 23:1-23   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel                                                                           8:15 a.m. – Mass – Bill Kreitzer, dec. -- Chapel 12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group   7:00 p.m. – Parish Lenten Reconciliation/Taize Service   7:00 p.m. – Finance Comm. Mtg  - Rectory   7:00 p.m. – Child Protection Class - AER

Wednesday, March 15 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 20:17-28   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass— Orville Grilliot, dec. -- Chapel   9:30 a.m. – Servers’ Practice – Church   6:30 p.m. – Partnering Mtg - MSH   7:00 p.m. – Choir – Choir Rm   7:00 p.m. – K of C Ladies - AER

Thursday, March 16 – Lenten Weekday   Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass–- Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct Rm   7:00 p.m. – Folk Choir   7:00 p.m. – Parish Council -- AER

Friday, March 17 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel  8:15 a.m. – All School Mass –- Ray Duckro -- Church  5:30 p.m. – BINGO

Saturday, March 18- Lenten Weekday  3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church  4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation  5:00 p.m. – Mass – Mary Ann Westendorf, dec; Willem Braaksma, dec; Delmar and Louise Schrader  6:00 p.m. – K of C Ham Dinner - MSH

Sunday, March 19 – Third Sunday in Lent   9:00 a.m. – Mass – Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Mary Gessler, dec.   9:15 a.m. -- PREP 10:15 a.m. -- RCIA -- ML 11:00 a.m. – Confirmation Mass – Wilma Teets, dec.   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – All Parishioners

Parish News

A YEAR OF PRAYER

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND PRAYER
The parish theme for the new liturgical year is “Prayer". On the first Tuesday of each month, the Church will be open for prayer and adoration from 10:00am – 7:00pm. (Adoration is not exposition or benediction; it is simply adoratory prayer before the Blessed Sacrament contained in the tabernacle, and it is powerful.) Come pray for the parish and for all parishioners; pray for peace; pray for an increase in priestly and religious vocations. We are asking a commitment of one hour per month.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT I.C.
Join us each first Saturday at 8:15am for Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, seasonal litany, and Benediction each First Saturday of every month beginning at 8:15 a.m. in Church. Mass, Exposition, Rosary, Seasonal Litany, and Benediction are currently celebrated Mondays through Fridays beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel, any time there is not a school mass.

VOCATION VIEWS
We are encouraged to listen to Jesus, the Beloved Son of God.  Take time to listen in prayer.  Listen to what Jesus is saying to you.  (Mark 9:2-10) 

WELCOME TO OUR NEW ORGANIST
By God’s providence our new organist is Terry V. Wenninger, formerly of St. Luke’s Parish in Beavercreek.  Terry brings with her a wealth of experience as a music director, organist, vocalist, educator, and liturgist.  Please welcome Terry…and best wishes to Guy Vanasse.

WINNER’S CIRCLE
Congratulations to the February Winners!  For only a $5 donation, they won every time the Ohio Lottery called their number.  You too can be a winner – tickets are available in the Rectory during regular business hours.
        #125            Esta Cameruci, Dayton #615            Freda Carmedy, Dayton #966            Kim Hayes, Troy
            #731            Edna Ford, Dayton               #424            Sue Whitaker, Dayton             #442            Dave Metro, Dayton
            #111            Kelsey Henry, Dayton

ROSARY ALTAR
Our next meeting is Tuesday, Mar. 21 at 12:00pm in MSH; we’ll play “Hand and Foot.”   Please bring a friend and a dish to share, and join us for an afternoon of fun.  Call Ullainee Battigaglia for more information at 256-3765.
 
OUTREACH 
We have been associated with Habitat for Humanity for some time now and the program is growing!  They can  always use more volunteers -- you don’t have to be a carpenter to help. If you can donate a few hours of your time, call Harold Leahy at 252-3315.
 
H.O.P.E. LENTEN PROJECT
This year we are donating to two organizations: the Church in Vladivostock, Russia, and the Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge S. Dakota.  In addition to providing the Indian School  with $2200 for new computers, we will give an additional $300 to the Sioux Spiritual Center to assist Sioux Lakota Indians who can’t afford the stipend for leadership retreats at the Center.  You can make your donation through the envelopes that are in the pews; please return your donation no later than Easter Sunday.  Thanks for your help!

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00  Tithe for March 4 and 5 Envelope Contributions            $  11,176.17 Loose Contributions               $       547.00                                                    ________                                                             $  11,723.17

Attendance              5:00          347      9:00          142                      11: 00      186  6:00          413     Total                    1088

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE THANK YOU for supporting the Continued Restoration.  The next project is the church sound system, which is long overdue.  We are exploring the scope of work and different options available.  Watch the bulletin for more information as it becomes available. Total to Date $  7,872.00 February $     566.00 Total  $  8,438.00  EDUCATION FUND UPDATE The Education Fund currently has a matching grant program.  For every two dollars donated to the Education Fund a generous donor will match it with one dollar.  Thank you for your support and generosity to the Education Fund.  The monies currently being collected will allow IC to continue to have tuition aid available for our qualifying families in the future.  Total to Date $    12,528.00 February $         489.00  Total:  $    13,017.00  The Restoration and Education Funds are “restricted”: they do not reflect nor impact the regular operating budget which depends on your weekly tithe contributions to the Church.

ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to commemorate a special event or person with altar flowers, please contact Katherine at the Rectory at 252-9919.

PARTNERING NEWS: Ascension, IC, and St. Helen’s

On Mar. 2, Ascension, Immaculate, and St. Helen’s met to discuss collaboration as a community on future liturgical services.  More information to follow as details are available.

School News

RIGHT TO READ WEEK  ICS celebrates books during Right to Read Week, March 13-17.  On Tuesday, Mar. 14 Author Trudy Krisher will visit students and sign copies of her books.  Thursday, Mar. 16 is “Character Day”, when students (and some brave teachers!) dress as favorite book characters.  In addition, the classroom doors are decorated to look like book covers, and each class will participate in the Annual Right to Read Week BINGO game.  Hooray for books!

PARISH REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Visitors and Friends: Welcome to Immaculate Conception Church! The only sure way to become a registered member of the parish family is to fill out a registration form (below) or a pew card; drop either in the collection basket, or return it to the rectory office. There is no automatic registration if you attend mass regularly, or even if your children attend Immaculate Conception School or Immaculate Conception Religious Education Classes. If you have any questions please call the Rectory at 252-9919.

Out of Parish

3 NIGHTS WITH J-GLENN MURRAY
“Compelled in Love Set on Fire” is the topic at Our Lady of Mercy Church.  Rev. Murray, the director of Pastoral Liturgy for the Archdiocese of Cleveland, helps re-teach Catholics how to feel the intensity of the spiritual experience of he Eucharist.  This event will be held on Sunday Mar. 12 – Tuesday Mar. 14 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at OLM; childcare provided.

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
Suffering the loss of a love relationship?  Are you feeling hurt, lonely, left out?  Beginning Experience in Cincinnati offers a healing weekend for the divorced, separated, and widowed at Comboni Mission center, on April 21-23.  For $100, participants make a personal inward journey in the hope of beginning a new life with renewed courage and joy.  For more information call Mary Ellen at 253-6998.  Registration deadline is Mar. 16.

IRISH SWEEPSTAKES!
Precious Blood’s St. Vincent DePaul organization is holding a “reverse raffle” on Mar. 17 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.  The grand prize is $10,000, and in a ‘reverse raffle’ the LAST ticket drawn wins!  Tickets are $75 per couple and include food, drink, and the chance of winning door prizes.  Call 576-5954 for information and tickets.  May the luck of the Irish be with you!
 
SPECIAL LENTEN EVENING
“The Way of the Cross in Story, Music, and Movement” is an extraordinary way to experience this powerful prayer.  This unique version combines traditional prayer and stations, powerful and moving modern stories, music that is both meditative and participatory, and movement that will bring each station alive in your heart.  This program will be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, Mar. 19 at St. Helen’s Church.  For more information call Joan Torres at 256-8815.

ANNUNCIATION
Please join us in celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation on Saturday, Mar. 25 at the University of Dayton; this event begins with Mass at 10:00am, celebrated by Bishop Carl Moeddel in the UD Chapel, and includes an Annunciation Symposium, the “I Want to SEE Jesus” play, and activities for children.  For more information call Kristie at 279-5433.

COLLEGE AGE MEN AND OLDER
If you have ever thought about being a priest, you are invited to an informative weekend at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary on Mar. 24 and 25.  For more information call the Vocation Office at (513)421-3131, or register online at www.cincinnativocations.org by Mar. 12.

JUNIORS, SENIORS, AND COLLEGE AGE MEN
You have an excellent opportunity to experience college seminary life at the Welcome Weekend at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus Mar. 30—Apr. 2.  For more information call Fr. Mark Watkins at (513) 421-3131, or register online at www.cincinnativocations.org

UD LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE
The UDLLI, now in its eleventh year, offers senior form the Greater Miami Valley the opportunity to join other active seniors in a variety of informal discussion seminars.  If you would like to receive a Spring program brochure, would like to moderate a seminar, or would like to volunteer with this program, call Special Programs and Continuing Education at 229-2347, 

THE OTHER PLACE…
… is in need on phone receptionists to assist with the high volume of calls it receives.  The shelter needs volunteers Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 12:00pm, and 1:00pm – 4:30pm.  We will train you for this very important job.  For more information call Ellen Pogemiller at 461-6078, or visit the website at www.theotherplace.org.

Jan. 2006 Parish Council Minutes

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
17 Jan. 06 (Approved)
Father Anthony Geraci offered the opening prayer

Attendance
Present: Father Geraci, Mary Ellen Reinhard, Jack Putnam, Mark Sheets, Pat Sheets, Debbie Bauer, Barbara Capozella, Silvia Kiminski, Mike Reese, Steven Saus, Paul Strausburg, Patty Bergman
Not in attendance: Charlotte Flohre, Tom Dempsey, Steven Saus

Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes
Concerns were raised from the Education Commission on wording regarding the school and the parish finances in the unapproved November minutes. This resulted in a discussion on both the content of discussion at last months meeting and the policy of publishing unapproved minutes. A motion was made to revise the meeting minutes. Approved. Another motion was made to change policy to printing only approved minutes. It was noted that this change will result in the Parish Council minutes not being published until after the following months meeting. Motion approved. Approved November minutes will be corrected and published.

Committee Reports:

Rosary Alter

• No one present to report

Service Ministry

• December: 4 new parishioners, 4 deaths, 2 baptisms and 1 marriage.

Worship

• Confirmation is scheduled for March 19, 2006 with Fr. Brinkmoeller presiding.<
• Rite of election is scheduled at Immaculate Conception for March 5, 2006 at 3:30 and 7:30 pm

Free Spirits

• No one present to report.

Knights of Columbus

• Cabbage roll dinner after the 5:00 mass on Saturday, January 21st. Hope to see you there.

Outreach

• Life Line Screening will proceed as scheduled in February. The response appears to be very positive.

HOPE

• The Lenten project is currently being put together. There will be a report in the January 29th bulletin.

Education

• Curriculum is challenging our students and the school day has been lengthened. The accreditation process continues.
• It was suggested that more positive news about the school, students and programs be highlighted. This is being done in the bulletin. Many thanks to Carol VanDerSluijs for the school information.
• There was a discussion as to when the parish will be advertising the new pre-school program that is to start in the fall.
• Deb indicated a proposal will be presented to the Team for the Future and Finance Commission for recommendation then to Parish Council.

Financial

• The parish budget for 2006-07 is underway and plans to be presented to the Parish Council in February. The Parish Council will receive a copy to review before the February meeting.

Old Business

• What is happening on the 40th anniversary celebration….not much yet. If anyone knows of any living charter members please contact Katherine at the rectory.

New Business

• There was a discussion about the information in the Parish Directory that has just been published. Since the information is submitted quite some time in advance, corrections can be sent to the rectory office via the collection basket or by calling Katherine at the rectory. An updated information sheet could be published in the bulletin on a quarterly basis.

Pastors Report

• There is a partnering Mass at Immaculate Conception on February 12 at the 6:00 mass
• There will be dinner for the partnering parishes on February 27, 2006. Parish council members and staff are asked to participate. Cost is $13.00. Mary Ellen is collecting the money (cash only).

Next Meeting: Next meeting is February 16, 2005 in the Adult Education Room in the church undercroft at 7:00pm.

Bulletin for Mar 5, 2006

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT – MARCH 5, 2006 Genesis 9:8-15 God’s covenant with Noah. 1 Peter 3:18-22 Christ died for sins so that he might lead you to God. Mark 1:12-15 Jesus stayed in the wasteland for forty days, put to the test there by Satan.

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT – MARCH 12, 2006 Genesis 22:1-2, 9, 10-13, 15-18 Abraham does not withhold from the Lord his beloved son. Romans 8:31-34 If God is for us, who can be against us? Mark 9:2-10 Jesus was transfigured before their eyes and his clothes became dazzling.

Service Schedule	Server Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00am Morning Prayer 8:15am Mass (Rosary, Exposition, and Benediction, except on school mass days) Saturday 4:00pm Reconciliation	Saturday, March 11    5:00pm   Olivia Norris, Kyle Johnson, Jonathan Bourquin  Sunday, March 12    9:00am Matthew Barnes, Robert Gearhart, Ryan Adams Sunday, March 12  11:00am Michael Byrd, Megan Butler, Karen Walling Sunday, March 12    6:00pm  Nathan Kenny, Jack Stump, Mary Grace Kochmar

HOSPITAL CALLS AND VISITATION:
Please notify the Rectory if a family member is in the hospital or at home with a severe or prolonged illness. In accord with current privacy policies, hospitals do not inform us of parishioners entering the hospital; they call only at the patient’s request.

John Schoenharl, Rita Shade, Mary Beth Welch, Jane Rau  

Entering the hospital? It is good to receive the sacrament of anointing before you go. You may schedule this at any Weekday Mass at 8:15 a.m., or call the Rectory at 252-9919.

REST IN PEACE
Our condolences to the family of Marceile Tellis who died this week.  May light perpetual shine upon her and bring consolation to her family. 

Parish Activities

Monday, March 6 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading:  Mark 25:31-46   8:00 a.m. -- Morning Prayer -- Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –– Marie Korte, dec. -- Chapel    6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass – Chapel     7:00 p.m. – Baptism Prep - Rectory   7:00 p.m. – PTA – ICS Rm 108

Tuesday, March 7 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:7-15   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel           8:15 a.m. – Mass—Markie – Chapel   9:30 a.m. – Reconciliation for Grades 3 and 4 - Church 10:00 a.m. – Adoration - Church 12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group   7:00 p.m. – Way of the Cross - Church

Wednesday, March 8 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: Luke 11:29-32   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass— John and Frenchie - Church   9:30 a.m. – Reconciliation for Grades 5 and 6 – Church 11:45 a.m. – Servers’ Practice – Church   1:00 p.m. – Free Spirits Mtg – MSH   6:00 p.m. – Tummy to Heart - MSH   7:00 p.m. – Choir – Choir Rm   7:30 p.m. – K of C- AER

Thursday, March 9 – Lenten Weekday   Gospel Reading: Matthew 7:7-12   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass–– Delores Crickmore-- Chapel   9:30 a.m. – Reconciliation for Grades 7 and 8 - Church   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct Rm   7:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

Friday, March 10 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:20-26 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel 8:15 a.m. – All School Mass –-- Church 5:30 p.m. – BINGO

Saturday, March 11- Lenten Weekday 9:45 a.m. – Public & Home School Servers’ Training- Church 3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church 4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. – Mass – Mary Culotta, dec; Mary Ann Westendorf, dec.

Sunday, March 12 – Second Sunday in Lent   9:00 a.m. – Mass –Ronald Oldiges, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; John Costello; deceased members of           the Heuker and Gast Families.   9:15 a.m. -- PREP 10:15 a.m. -- RCIA -- ML 11:00 a.m. – Family Mass – 5th-8th Grade Choir– All Parishioners 6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – Ronald VanLeeuwen, dec; Katherine Fletcher, dec.   7:00 p.m. – ICYM – YM Rm

Parish News

A YEAR OF PRAYER

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND PRAYER
The parish theme for the new liturgical year is “Prayer". On the first Tuesday of each month, the Church will be open for prayer and adoration from 10:00am – 7:00pm. (Adoration is not exposition or benediction; it is simply adoratory prayer before the Blessed Sacrament contained in the tabernacle, and it is powerful.) Come pray for the parish and for all parishioners; pray for peace; pray for an increase in priestly and religious vocations. We are asking a commitment of one hour per month.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT I.C.
Join us each first Saturday at 8:15am for Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, seasonal litany, and Benediction each First Saturday of every month beginning at 8:15 a.m. in Church. Mass, Exposition, Rosary, Seasonal Litany, and Benediction are currently celebrated Mondays through Fridays beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel, any time there is not a school mass.

VOCATION VIEWS
As we begin this Lenten season we are reminded of the everlasting covenant God made with us.  Renew the promise you made with God.  Believe in the Good News!  (Psalm 25) 

SEWING GROUP
The Sewing Group was very busy in 2005: they donated 50 handmade quilts to the VA Medical Center, over 50 hats and booties to Children’s Medical Center, hats and mittens to St. Vincent Hotel, and plenty of goodies for the Christmas Bazaar and Easter Bake Sale.  They can always use more willing hands and nimble fingers!  If you would like to help sew, call Virginia Wehkamp at 256-0812.
 
FREE SPIRITS
The Free Spirits have a busy calendar coming up!  The next meeting will be held at 1:00pm on Mar. 8 in MSH.  All those over 50 are welcome to join us; bring your pennies for Polish Poker, and a snack to share. The Free Spirits Officer’s party will be after the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, Mar. 25 in MSH.  Tickets are $10 each for dinner and entertainment.  The trip to New Bremen is scheduled for Sunday, Apr. 2.  The bus is full, but tickets for the play are still available at $8 each. If you made bus reservations, the cost is $23 for both the transportation and the play.  You can pay for all of these events at the March 8 meeting.  For more information call Mary Umina at 2547-4405. 

EVERYDAY EVANGELIZATION
Frances Franchina will lead the third in the “Through the Tummy to the Heart” series on Wednesday, Mar. 8 in the Rectory at 6:30pm.  The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Christ: Waiting for Jesus Then and Now will focus on the representation of The Annunciation Altar Piece by Flemish artist Robert Campion.  For more information, and to register, call Frances at 901-4475. 

OUTREACH 
The Outreach Committee will sponsor blood pressure screenings this weekend in the South Cry Room after all masses.  This is an easy and FREE way to keep an eye on your health! 

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00  Tithe for Feb 25 and 26  Envelope Contributions $10,299.00 Loose Contributions   $    661.00                                $10,960.00

Attendance 5:00 213 9:00 153 11: 00 246 6:00 428 Total 852

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE THANK YOU for supporting the Continued Restoration.  The next project is the church sound system, which is long overdue.  We are exploring the scope of work and different options available.  Watch the bulletin for more information as it becomes available. Total to Date $  7,872.00 February $     566.00 Total  $  8,438.00  EDUCATION FUND UPDATE The Education Fund currently has a matching grant program.  For every two dollars donated to the Education Fund a generous donor will match it with one dollar.  Thank you for your support and generosity to the Education Fund.  The monies currently being collected will allow IC to continue to have tuition aid available for our qualifying families in the future.  Total to Date $    12,528.00 February $         489.00  Total:  $    13,017.00  The Restoration and Education Funds are “restricted”: they do not reflect nor impact the regular operating budget which depends on your weekly tithe contributions to the Church.

ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to commemorate a special event or person with altar flowers, please contact Katherine at the Rectory at 252-9919.

PARTNERING NEWS: Ascension, IC, and St. Helen’s

We had a great education experience on Feb. 28 at Ascension with speaker Fr. Tedesco, at a great inter staff/parish council s dinner on Feb. 27 between the two regions (three parishes).  Watch for more news. 

School News

SCIENCE GRANT FOR ICS       The Center for Catholic Education has recently launched a new program to promote Catholic Education in the Miami Valley.  For the first time ever, it has awarded several grants to local Catholic schools as part of its Catholic Schools Partnership Program (CSPP).  This initiative pairs faculty from the University of Dayton with faculty in local Catholic elementary or high schools to enhance an area of the school’s choosing.       ICS is the recipient of a grant awarded for 2006.  The science faculty of ICS, Mary Cordonnier and Mollie Mallin, will be working with two science education specialists from UD to further enhance our science program. Ms. Mallin, along with Mary Ellen Dillon and education majors from UD, will offer an exciting new after school mini-course entitled “Exploration in Ecology.”  Interested 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will meet once a week for four weeks in the spring for ‘hands-on’ investigations.  As part of the inter-parish partnering, upper level students from St. Helen’s will also be invited to register for this mini-course, which will be taught in the ICS Science Lab.

BINGO NEEDS YOU!
Volunteers are needed to sell Instants at BINGO on Friday nights. This program benefits the school’s budget and helps with school expenses. Crew members volunteer one Friday evening per month. Call the ICS Office at 253-8831 to volunteer. Your volunteer time is vital to BINGO! Remember: BINGO is now smoke-free!

PARISH REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Visitors and Friends: Welcome to Immaculate Conception Church! The only sure way to become a registered member of the parish family is to fill out a registration form (below) or a pew card; drop either in the collection basket, or return it to the rectory office. There is no automatic registration if you attend mass regularly, or even if your children attend Immaculate Conception School or Immaculate Conception Religious Education Classes. If you have any questions please call the Rectory at 252-9919.

Out of Parish

HEALTHY EATING – HEALTHY LIVING
Everyone wants to live a long life, and medical breakthroughs have made longevity possible. Learn why good eating habits and good attitudes are essential for healthy aging.  Jeanne M. Mbagwu will speak on this topic at Mercy Siena Gardens on Mar. 10 at 1:00pm.  For more information call Barbara Kreuzer at 279-2879.
DAYTON CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB
The Dayton Catholic Women’s Club is holding its annual St. Patrick’s Day Party and Luncheon on Saturday, Mar. 11 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Presidential Banquet Center.  Bring your group and your own cards; for more information call Betty Chadwell at 256-9516.
CELTIC EVENING
Celebrate a Celtic Evening on Mar. 11 at the Greek Orthodox Church from 6:00p, -- 11:00pm.  Dancers from the Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance will be featured, along with musician Tom Scheidt.  Irish food, dance, and music for the whole family!  For more information call 285-0035.
COLLEGE AGE MEN AND OLDER
If you have ever thought about being a priest, you are invited to an informative weekend at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary on Mar. 24 and 25.  For more information call the Vocation Office at (513)421-3131, or register online at www.cincinnativocations.org by Mar. 12.
UD LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE
The UDLLI, now in its eleventh year, offers senior form the Greater Miami Valley the opportunity to join other active seniors in a variety of informal discussion seminars.  If you would like to receive a Spring program brochure, would like to moderate a seminar, or would like to volunteer with this program, call Special Programs and Continuing Education at 229-2347, 
THE OTHER PLACE…
… is in need on phone receptionists to assist with the high volume of calls it receives.  The shelter needs volunteers Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 12:00pm, and 1:00pm – 4:30pm.  We will train you for this very important job.  For more information call Ellen Pogemiller at 461-6078, or visit the website at www.theotherplace.org.