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.