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