Bulletin for 23 April, 2006

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 23, 2006 Acts 4:32-35 None of them ever claimed anything as his own; rather everything was held in common. 1 John 5:1-6 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been begotten by God. John 20:1-31 Jesus said to Thomas: “Do not persist in your unbelief, but believe!”

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 30, 2006 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Peter said to the people: “God raised Jesus from the dead, and we are his witnesses.” 1 John 2:1-5 We have, in the presence of the Father, Jesus Christ, an intercessor who is just. Luke 24:35-48 Jesus opened the disciples minds to the understanding of the Scriptures.  “You are witnesses of this.”

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 5:00pm Mass Sunday 9:00am Mass Sunday 11:00am Mass Sunday 6:00pm Mass	Saturday, April 29      5:00pm         Olivia Norris, Caleb Capozella, Josh Capozella      Sunday, April 30        9:00am        Emily Schamel, Kevin Schamel, Matthew Barnes Sunday, April 30      11:00am        Kyle Able, Zach Cross, Ben Connair Sunday, April 30        6:00pm     Jack Stump, Karen Walling, Brian Beall

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.

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, April 24 – Easter Weekday Gospel Reading:  John 3:1-8   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass ––    Chapel   7:00 p.m. – Familia – AER   7:00 p.m. – St. Vincent - ML

Tuesday, April 25– Mark, Evangelist Gospel Reading: Mark 16:15-20   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel               8:15 a.m. – Mass – Herman Schauer, dec. – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Rummage Sale Take-in - MSH 12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group

Wednesday, April 26– Easter Weekday Gospel Reading: John 3:16-21   8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer - Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –Erin Kennedy – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Rummage Sale Take-in – MSH   7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, April 27 – Easter Weekday   Gospel Reading: John 3:31-36   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass -Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Rummage Sale Take-in – MSH   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct. Rm   7:00 p.m.—Folk Choir- Church   7:00 p.m. – Parish Council - AER

Friday, April 28– Easter Weekday Gospel Reading: John 6:1-15   8:15 a.m. – All School Mass -- Church 10:00 a.m. – Rummage Sale Take-in – MSH   5:30 p.m. -- BINGO

Saturday, April 29 – Catherine of Siena, virgin, doctor   9:00 a.m. – Rummage Sale – MSH till 4:00pm   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass – Mary Ann Westendorf

Sunday, April 22 – Third Sunday of Easter   9:00 a.m. – Mass – Bill and Dale Hess; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Edward Haman, dec.   11:00 a.m. – Mass – All Parishioners   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – Clarence Rihm, Katherine Fletcher, dec.

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
Thomas believed because he saw Jesus. We are blest when we have not seen and believe.  What will it take for you to believe in Jesus’ call to you?  (John 20:19-31)

THANKS
Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the Easter celebrations joyous!  The flowers and the weather were gorgeous, and the Easter Bunny showed up after the 11:00am Mass to entertain 80 children with an egg hunt.  Thank you everyone, for your gifts of time, talent, and treasure.

WELCOME…
…to our newest Catholics, who were received into the Church during the Easter Vigil: Robert Brown, Lynn Grubb, Joshua Hart, Heather Hixson, and Teresa Waller.  Welcome to our parish family.

ROSARY ALTAR
Our Spring Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, Apr. 29 from 9:00am – 4:00pm.  We will take donations on Apr. 25-28, from 10:00am – 6:00pm in MSH.  All items MUST be in working order, and not torn or soiled. We can’t accept upholstered furniture, computers, or typewriters…but we’ll be happy with everything else!  For more information call Patty at 253-2477.

NEW SERVERS
Fr. Geraci and Charlotte Flohre have been training new servers since Ash Wednesday, and on Holy Thursday they were installed.  We would like to welcome 19 children to this important ministry: Shelly Baker, Kaite Beach, Mandi Byre, Josh Capozella, Haleigh Chambers, Sharon Coutinho, Kateri Dillon, Sifa Faustine, Tyler Gifford, Christina Jackowski, Brianna Keller, Trevor Mackey, Tyler Mackey, Amanda Robinette, Mike Schamel, Deanna Shaw, Sarah Sherman, Sal Sparaco, and Elizabeth Wagner.

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for April 15 and 16 Envelopes $13,077.56 Loose     $ 1,038.00 Total     $14,115.56

Attendance              8:00    179 9:00    421 11: 00  576 6:00    304 Total  1480

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    $  8,438.00 March             $  2,990.50 Total               $11,428.50 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    $    13,017.00 March             $      1,492.50 Total:              $    14,479.50 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

REGION 6: IC and St. Helen’s
The Region 6 Planning Committee met on Thursday, Apr. 6.  The committee will continue to develop a model for our region’s future, while acknowledging our similarities and differences.

School News

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

SECRETARY’S MORNING OUT
An inspirational morning of relaxation and fun for all secretaries and administrative assistants in the workplace, Wednesday, Apr. 26 from 9:00am – 12:00pm, at Bergamo.  Tickets are $25 and includes lunch and door prizes.  For more information or to register, contact Chris Bryte at 426-2363 or chrisb@bergamocenter.org.  Registration deadline is Apr. 21, 2006.

CELEBRATE ST. LUKE
Don’t miss your chance at a $2,000 tuition credit for Carroll High School!  St. Luke Parish is raffling that prize as part of their Second Annual Celebrate St. Luke fundraiser.  Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100.  The drawing will be held Friday, Apr. 29 during the fundraiser at the Hope Hotel.  This tuition credit does not expire, so get yours now by calling Tracie at 426-6988, or by stopping by the St. Luke School Office.

AARP
The Belmont-Patterson AARP Chapter will meet on Tuesday, May 2 at 1:30pm at Lohrey Center.  The Chapter’s monthly meeting will precede speaker Robert Bey, from the Senior Resource Connection, and light snacks will be served.  This is an opportunity to make new friends, meet current members, and learn about the programs and activities offered by this Chapter.  For more information call Scott Pedicord at 252-1671.   

RETROUVAILLE
Has your marriage grown cold, distant, unloving, or uncaring?  Then please consider “Retrouvaille”, a program designed to help heal and renew marriages.  The next program begins May 5-7; for more information call (513) 398-3137 or see the website at cindayretrouvaille.org.

CHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
The Carroll High School Alumni Association is currently accepting applications for their annual scholarships, worth $500 this year.  All 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who will be attending CHS in 2006-07 are eligible.  For more information call the CHS Alumni/Development Office at 253-3338.  Deadline for applications is May 8, 2006.

DAYTON CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB
The DCWC will host its annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday, May 13 at the Dayton Women’s Club.  The social hour at 11:00am will be followed by lunch at 12:00pm.  The guest speaker is Rev. John Krumm.  For more information call Betty Chadwell at 256-9516.

BERGAMO RETREAT
An overnight retreat dedicated to the personal and spiritual aspects of retirement will take place at Bergamo Center on May 12-13.  The cost is $150 for singles, $295 for couples, and $100 for commuters.  It is designed for those who wish to participate in an aging process characterized for adventure, passion, mystery, and fulfillment.  For more information or to register, contact Chris Bryte at 426-2363 or chrisb@bergamocenter.org.

THINKING ABOUT THE PRIESTHOOD?
You are invited to a Discernment Day of High School men on Saturday, May 13, 9:00am – 5:00pm at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary.  For more information please check the website www.catholiccincinnati.org. or call Fr. Mark Watkins at (513) 421-3131.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
As a follow-up to our study of the NDS, we are planning a workshop entitled “Developing a Parish Catechetical Plan” on May 18 from 9:30am –12:00pm at Trinity Center.  More information to follow.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
Suicide Prevention Center Inc. is seeking volunteers to help with their 24-hour suicide crisis hotline.  Training classes are forming now; call 226-0818 for an application or additional information.

VOLUNTEERS
The Catholic Network of Volunteers Service helps promote the needs of 200 organizations looking for short- or long-term volunteers between the ages of 18-70 to serve in a wide range of ministries here and abroad. Check them out at www.cnvs.org and contact the Mission Office for more details at tphillips@catholiccincinnati.org, or call Teresa Phillips at (513) 421-3131.

LIFE LINE SCREENING
Life Line Screening will offer four health screenings using non-invasive, completely painless ultrasound and Doppler, to asses the risk of stroke, vascular disease, and osteoporosis on Friday, May 19 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oakwood.  For more information call 1-800-324-1851.

Bulletin for 16 April, 2006

EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 16, 2006 Acts 10:34, 37-43     “They killed Jesus finally, hanging him on a tree, only to have God raise him up on the third day.” 1 Corinthians 5:6-8     Get rid of the old yeast to make of yourselves fresh dough. John 20:1-9     Peter observed the wrappings on the ground and saw the piece of cloth which had covered the head…rolled up in a place by itself.

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 23, 2006 Acts 4:32-35     None of them ever claimed anything as his own; rather everything was held in common. 1 John 5:1-6     Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been begotten by God. John 20:1-31     Jesus said to Thomas: “Do not persist in your unbelief, but believe!”

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 5:00pm Mass Sunday 9:00am Mass Sunday 11:00am Mass Sunday 6:00pm Mass	Saturday, April 22      5:00pm        Abby Plummer, Dabby Stevens, Jonathan Bourquin Sunday, April 23        9:00am        Robert Gearhart, Caleb Capozella, Josh Capozella Sunday, April 23      11:00am        Brian Beall, Michael Byrd, Tyler Bundy Sunday, April 23        6:00pm     Maria Sparaco, 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.

 Mary Beth Welch, Linda Nichols, Tony Hill, Ed Cain, Vera Boeke

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, April 17 – Easter Monday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 28:8-15   8:15 a.m. – Mass ––    Chapel

Tuesday, April 18 – Easter Tuesday Gospel Reading: John 20:11-18               8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel 12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group 12:00 p.m. – Rosary Altar Card Party - MSH

Wednesday, April 19 – Easter Wednesday Gospel Reading: Luke 24:13-35   8:15 a.m. – Mass --Chapel

Thursday, April 20 – Easter Thursday   Gospel Reading: Luke 24:35-48   8:15 a.m. – Mass -Chapel

Friday, April 21– Easter Friday Gospel Reading: John 21:1-14   8:15 a.m. – Mass -Chapel

Saturday, April 22- Easter Saturday   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass – Mary Culotta, Richard Brennan

Sunday, April 22 – Second Sunday of Easter   9:00 a.m. – Mass – Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Gene Slamb, dec.   11:00 a.m. – Mass – Ronald Oldiges, dec; Klara Kern, dec; George Schaupp, dec;  Frank & Eleanor Niemer 50th anniversary   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
The stone is rolled back, the tomb is empty!  We are to go and tell the Good News.  Rejoice in the power of the resurrection.  Alleluia!  (Mark 16:1-8)

ROSARY ALTAR 
    Thanks to all who donated to the Bake Sale, and especially to Alice Schulte and Mary Umina who made all the candy.  The raffle winners were: Mary Hart (angel), Patty Slamb (bunny), Vi Schaaf (card box), Mary Bochenek (planter), Delores Stouder (afghan), Alice Schulte (cross).  Thanks to everyone who donated crafts and goodies, and to those who bought them!
    Our Annual Spring Luncheon and Card Party will be held on Apr. 18 at 12:00pm in MSH.  All ladies and gentlemen of the parish are welcome to attend; we will have table and door prizes, and lots of food!  Donation is $5; for more information call Ullainee Battigaglia at 256-3765.
Our Spring Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, Apr. 29 from 9:00am – 4:00pm.  We will take donations on Apr. 25-28, from 10:00am – 6:00pm in MSH.  All items MUST be in working order, and not torn or soiled. We can’t accept upholstered furniture, computers, or typewriters…but we’ll be happy with everything else!  For more information call Patty at 253-2477.

RECTORY HOURS
The Rectory and School Offices will be closed for the Easter holiday, from Monday, Apr.17 through Friday, Apr.21.  Both offices will reopen on Monday, Apr. 24.  Telephone messages will be checked daily.

WINNER’S CIRCLE
Congratulations to our March Winners!  For only a $5 donation, they won $100 every time the Ohio Lottery called their numbers.  You can pick up tickets after Mass, or in the Rectory during regular business hours.
    #725  Jane Heiser, Kettering    #008  Peggy Schirtzinger, Dayton    #539  Paul Trzpciak, Dayton (TWICE!)
    #615  Elaine Carey, Dayton    #292  Betty Mazzone, Dayton        #927  Mary C. Kennedy, Dayton
     #565  Sam Thorpe, Kettering    #896  Judith Smart, Xenia        #656  Lois Heeter, Dayton

ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL FUND
So far, 1647 parishioners have returned their AAF envelopes, for a total of $10,024.  This is just over 50% of our parish goal, so if you have not yet turned your AAF envelope and donation in to the Rectory, please do so.

OUTREACH 
Health Care Hints: Ask your doctor to write the purpose of a medication next to its name.  That extra information can help reduce the chance that your pharmacist mistakes your medicine for a sound-alike drug.

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00  Tithe for April 8 and 9      Envelope Contributions    $ 12,427.57 Loose Contributions       $    296.00                           $ 12,723.57

Attendance              5:00                208          9:00                146           11: 00              300      6:00                432                        Total              1086

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    $  8,438.00 March             $  2,990.50 Total               $11,428.50 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    $    13,017.00 March             $      1,492.50 Total:              $    14,479.50 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

REGION 6: IC and St. Helen’s
The Region 6 Planning Committee met on Thursday, Apr. 6.  The committee will continue to develop a model for our region’s future, while acknowledging our similarities and differences.

School News

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS The ICS Student Council has entered a team in this year’s American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.  When Student Council members spoke after masses on Mar. 25/26, they asked for your donations to help them reach their goal of $2000.  We are very happy to report that our parishioners came through with $2036 over the weekend!  A tremendous.  THANK YOU to the generous people who donated. With this weekend’s inserts, you can help the Cancer Society cause even more: there is one form on which you can order luminaria with names of cancer survivors or those who lost their battle with cancer; there is another form for survivors to register for the “Honoree Lap” at the Relay on May 20.  With the luminaria order, you can “Add a Light to Fund the Fight”, so please check the inserts and help make a difference.

ICS NIGHT AT THE DAYTON DRAGONS!
Friday Apr. 7 brought a bunch of ICS students down to Fifth Third Field for “Immaculate Conception Day”.  In addition to enjoying the game, several students won raffles that allowed them to “shadow” the professionals: Jon Bourquin: Radio Broadcaster, Abby Plummer: Newspaper Reporter, Amy Wetzel: Sports Marketer, and Michael Baker: Photographer.   David Cordonnier got to throw out the first pitch, and Kevin Schamel and Brendan Dillon were part of the entertainment skits. 

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

INTERFAITH LUNCHEON
You are invited to St. Helen’s Annual Interfaith Luncheon on Tuesday Apr. 18 at 11:30am in the St. Helen’s School gym.  Thomas Scheidt will provide the entertainment, “Scheidt a Dynamic Program You Won’t Soon Forget”.  RSVP by Apr. 15 to Cathy at 426-8475.  This free event is open to the public.
 
ST. VINCENT HOTEL BEAN LUNCH
St. Vincent Hotel invites you to join us for our 17th annual Bean Lunch, which is held to assist us in our efforts to provide shelter, meals, and other basic human needs to our homeless brothers and sisters.  The Bean Lunch will be held on Saturday, Apr. 22, from 11:00am – 2:00pm at the new shelter at 120 W. Apple St.  The cost is $25 per person, and the menu includes hot dogs and beans, corn bread, salad, cookie and beverage.  For more information call Dana Lee at 222-7349.

SECRETARY’S MORNING OUT
An inspirational morning of relaxation and fun for all secretaries and administrative assistants in the workplace, Wednesday, Apr. 26 from 9:00am – 12:00pm, at Bergamo.  Tickets are $25 and includes lunch and door prizes.  For more information or to register, contact Chris Bryte at 426-2363 or chrisb@bergamocenter.org.  Registration deadline is Apr. 21, 2006.

CELEBRATE ST. LUKE
Don’t miss your chance at a $2,000 tuition credit for Carroll High School!  St. Luke Parish is raffling that prize as part of their Second Annual Celebrate St. Luke fundraiser.  Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100.  The drawing will be held Friday, Apr. 29 during the fundraiser at the Hope Hotel.  This tuition credit does not expire, so get yours now by calling Tracie at 426-6988, or by stopping by the St. Luke School Office.

AARP
The Belmont-Patterson AARP Chapter will meet on Tuesday, May 2 at 1:30pm at Lohrey Center.  The Chapter’s monthly meeting will precede speaker Robert Bey, from the Senior Resource Connection, and light snacks will be served.  This is an opportunity to make new friends, meet current members, and learn about the programs and activities offered by this Chapter.  For more information call Scott Pedicord at 252-1671.   

SUICIDE PREVENTION
Suicide Prevention Center Inc. is seeking volunteers to help with their 24-hour suicide crisis hotline.  Training classes are forming now; call 226-0818 for an application or additional information.

VOLUNTEERS
The Catholic Network of Volunteers Service helps promote the needs of 200 organizations looking for short- or long-term volunteers between the ages of 18-70 to serve in a wide range of ministries here and abroad. Check them out at www.cnvs.org and contact the Mission Office for more details at tphillips@catholiccincinnati.org , or call Teresa Phillips at (513) 421-3131.

Bulletin for 9 April, 2006

PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION – APRIL 9, 2006 Isaiah 50:40-7 I gave my back to those who beat me. Philippians 2:6-11 Christ emptied himself obediently accepting even death. Mark 14:1-15:47 The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.	HOLY THURSDAY, MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER – APRIL 13, 2006 Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 The Passover of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes! John 13:1-15 “If I washed your feet – I am who am Teacher and Lord – then you must wash each other’s feet.”
THE EASTER VIGIL – APRIL 15, 2006 Mark 16:1-8  “You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, the one who was crucified.  He has been raised up; he is not here.”	EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 16, 2006 Acts 10:34, 37-43 “They killed Jesus finally, hanging him on a tree, only to have God raise him up on the third day.” 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 Get rid of the old yeast to make of yourselves fresh dough. John 20:1-9 Peter observed the wrappings on the ground and saw the piece of cloth which had covered the head…rolled up in a place by itself.

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 5:00pm Mass Sunday 9:00am Mass Sunday 11:00am Mass Sunday 6:00pm Mass

Thursday, April 13 (Holy Thursday)   All new servers will be installed and blessed. 7:00pm    Dabby Stevens, Emily Schamel, Kevin Schamel, Ben Connair, Chris Connair, Michael Wagner Friday, April 14 (Good Friday) 12:00 noon    Matthew Barnes, Nathan Markley, Abby Plummer Saturday, April 15 (Easter Vigil) 8:00pm    Michael Byrd, Nathan Markley, Ryan Adams, Nathan Kenny, Jonathan Bourquin Sunday, April 16 (Easter Sunday) 9:00am    Matthew Barnes, Robert Gearhart, Kyle Johnson, Abby Plummer 11:00am    Zach Cross, Katy Dahm, Ben Connair, Chris Connair 6:00pm    Michael Wagner, Kenneth White, Sarah Sherman

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.

Mary Beth Welch, Ed Cain

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 Roberta Bloomhorst who died this week.  May light perpetual shine upon her and bring consolation to her family.

Parish Activities

Monday, April 10 – Monday of Holy Week Gospel Reading:  John 12:1-11   8:00 a.m. -- Morning Prayer -- Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass ––    Chapel   3:00 p.m. – Blood Drive – MSH   7:00 p.m. – Familia – AER   7:00 p.m. – St. Vincent - ML

Tuesday, April 11 – Tuesday of Holy Week Gospel Reading: John 13:21-33   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel                             8:15 a.m. – Mass – George Schauer, dec.  – Chapel 12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group

Wednesday, April 12 – Wednesday of Holy Week Gospel Reading: Matthew 26:14-25   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass --  Pat Agner -- Chapel   9:30 a.m. – Servers’ Practice – Church   1:00 p.m. – Free Spirits Mtg - MSH   6:00 p.m. – Festival Comm. Mtg -Rectory   7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, April 13 – Mass of the Lord’s Supper   Gospel Reading: John 13:1-15   8:15 a.m. – Children’s Prayer Service - Church   7:00 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Church 10:00 p.m. – Night Prayer - Church

Friday, April 14 – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Gospel Reading: John 10:31-42 Spring Break – School and Rectory closed; will reopen April 24 11:15 a.m. – Hunger Lunch – MSH 12:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion   1:30 p.m. --  Way of the Cross   7:30 p.m. – Taize Prayer Service - Church

Saturday, April 15- Easter Vigil   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer & Rite of Naming 10:00 a.m. – Server  & Lector practice - Church   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   8:00 p.m. – Easter Vigil Mass – Mary Ann Westendorf, dec; Leona Hensley, dec;          Albert Hart, dec; Willem Braaksma, dec.

Sunday, April 16 – Easter Sunday   9:00 a.m. – Mass – Ernesto D’Amico, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; William Hess, dec; Mary Gessler   11:00 a.m. – Mass – All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. – Easter Egg Hunt   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – Domenica 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
Jesus emptied himself and became obedient even unto death.  Are you willing to die to selfishness?  Let Christ reign in your heart!  (Philippians 2:6-11)

Holy Week Schedule: (cross or crucifix clip art, please)
April 13, 2006   Holy Thursday
    Children’s Prayer Service           8:15 am
    Mass of the Lord’s Supper           7:00 pm
    Night Prayer                       10:00 pm

April 14, 2006   Good Friday
    Hunger Lunch                       11:15 am
    Liturgy of Good Friday             12:00 pm
    Way of the Cross                    1:30 pm
    Taize Evening Prayer Service        7:00 pm

April 15, 2006   Holy Saturday
    Morning Prayer & Rite of Naming     8:30 am
    Easter Vigil Mass                   8:00 pm
       
April 16, 2006   Easter Sunday Masses     
     9:00 am          11:00 am          6:00 pm

ROSARY ALTAR  

• Our Annual Spring Luncheon and Card Party will be held on Apr. 18 at 12:00pm in MSH.  All ladies and gentlemen of the parish are welcome to attend; we will have table and door prizes, and lots of food!  Donation is $5; for more information call Ullainee Battigaglia at 256-3765.
• Our Spring Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, Apr. 29 from 9:00am – 4:00pm.  We will take donations on Apr. 25-28, from 10:00am – 6:00pm in MSH.  All items MUST be in working order, and not torn or soiled. We can’t accept upholstered furniture, computers, or typewriters…but we’ll be happy with everything else!  For more information call Patty at 253-2477.

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
On Good Friday, Apr. 14, our parish will take up the annual collection for the Holy Land.  We ask you to be generous.  Your financial contribution will support the works of the Catholic Community in the Middle East and to protect the Holy Places and Christian Shrines.

FREE SPIRITS
Now that the winter snows are over and we’re all getting ready for spring, Stockslager’s Garden Center will have a speaker at the April 12 meeting at 1:00pm in MSH.  Bring a snack to share (and a friend or two!), and join us for an informative afternoon.  Questions?  Call Mary Umina at 254-4405.

OUTREACH 
We have added a new service to our Parish Health Ministry.  Parishioner Janet Stocker is a certified “Reach to Recovery” volunteer, and she is offering her services to those who are facing breast cancer and are in need of reassurance, answers, and comfort.  Janet is a cancer survivor who would like to help those who are dealing with this same disease.  For more information, call Janet at 252-4391, and see the brochures on the information rack in the main vestibule.

WE CARE - WE SHARE
When was the last time you wondered where your next meal was coming from?  Our St. Vincent DePaul food pantry hears daily from our neighbors who are in need of food for their families.  To help keep our shelves stocked, we have placed a barrel in the main vestibule for you to drop your food and other non-perishable donations into.  We appreciate all you can give…but please, we CANNOT accept items that are past their expiration dates!  Dry goods, canned goods, air-tight products/packaged goods, and jarred items are most helpful.  For current, unexpired frozen items, please call Gerry McLaughlin at the Rectory.  Thanks so much!

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00  Tithe for April 1 and 2      Envelope Contributions    $  10,288.50  Loose Contributions        $       556.00                                     $  10,844.50

Attendance              5:00          187          9:00          136            11: 00       242   6:00          453                         Total        1018

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    $  8,438.00 March             $  2,990.50 Total               $11,428.50 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    $    13,017.00 March             $      1,492.50 Total:              $    14,479.50 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.

School News

SERRA AWARDS More congratulations to our students!  Caleb Capozella, Abby Plummer, Jack Stump, Emily Schamel, Kevin Schamel, and Karen Walling were honored by the Serra Club and Knights of Columbus for service to their parish and community.  The award ceremony was held here at IC last Sunday, and was attended by honorees from all over the Miami Valley.

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

BELMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Michael Enright of Five River Metro Parks will be the guest speaker at the April 9 meeting, 1:30pm at Lohrey Rec Center.  This is open to the public; for more information call Judy Horn at 254-1591.

INTERFAITH LUNCHEON
You are invited to St. Helen’s Annual Interfaith Luncheon on Tuesday Apr. 18 at 11:30am in the St. Helen’s School gym.  Thomas Scheidt will provide the entertainment, “Scheidt a Dynamic Program You Won’t Soon Forget”.  RSVP by Apr. 15 to Cathy at 426-8475.  This free event is open to the public.
 
ST. VINCENT HOTEL BEAN LUNCH
St. Vincent Hotel invites you to join us for our 17th annual Bean Lunch, which is held to assist us in our efforts to provide shelter, meals, and other basic human needs to our homeless brothers and sisters.  The Bean Lunch will be held on Saturday, Apr. 22, from 11:00am – 2:00pm at the new shelter at 120 W. Apple St.  The cost is $25 per person, and the menu includes hot dogs and beans, corn bread, salad, cookie and beverage.  For more information call Dana Lee at 222-7349.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
Suicide Prevention Center Inc. is seeking volunteers to help with their 24-hour suicide crisis hotline.  Training classes are forming now; call 226-0818 for an application or additional information.

Bulletin for 2 April, 2006

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.

PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION – APRIL 9, 2006 Isaiah 50:40-7     I gave my back to those who beat me. Philippians 2:6-11     Christ emptied himself obediently accepting even death. Mark 14:1-15:47     The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

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 8          5:00pm     Kyle Johnson, Dabby Stevens, Jonathan Bourquin    Sunday, April 9          9:00am    Kyle Able, Nathan Kenny, Kenneth White   Sunday, April 9        11:00am    Megan Butler, Katy Dahm, Olivia Norris   Sunday, April 9          6:00pm     Brian Beall, Nathan Markley, Tyler Bundy

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.

Mary Beth Welch, Janee Kinney, John Schoenharl, Corina Hurley, Leo Wehkamp, Capri Wolmes, Michael Reese, Fr. Charles Robbins, C.P.P.S.

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 Roberta Bloomhorst who died this week.  May light perpetual shine upon her and bring consolation to her family.

Parish Activities

Monday, April 3 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading:  John 8:1-11   8:00 a.m. -- Morning Prayer -- Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass ––    Marie Korte, dec.-- Chapel   6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass -- Chapel

Tuesday, April 4 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: John 8:21-30   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel                             8:15 a.m. – Mass – Henry Kramer, dec – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Adoration - Church 12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group   7:00 p.m. – Way of the Cross - Church

Wednesday, April 5 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: John 8:31-42   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass— Chapel   9:30 a.m. – Servers’ Practice – Church 10:00 a.m. – Free Spirits Bd Mtg – AER   6:00 p.m. – Tummy to Heart – Rectory   7:00 p.m. – Lector Practice – Church   7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal   7:00 p.m. – Finance Mtg - Rectory

Thursday, April 6 – Lenten Weekday   Gospel Reading: John 8: 51-59   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass–- Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct Rm   6:30 p.m. – Regional Partnering Mtg – St. Helen’s   7:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

Friday, April 7 – Lenten Weekday Gospel Reading: John 10:31-42  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer -- Chapel  8:15 a.m. – All School Mass –- Wilma Teets, dec. – Church  1:00 p.m. – RA Bazaar Take-ins – MSH  2:00 p.m. – UD Chorale - Church  5:30 p.m. – BINGO

Saturday, April 8- Lenten Weekday   9:30 a.m. – RCIA Sponsor/Candidate Practice – Church 10:00 a.m. – Rosary Altar Bazaar - MSH 10:30 a.m. – Vocation Mtg - Rectory   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass –  Mary Ann Westendorf, dec. -- Church

Sunday, April 9 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion   9:00 a.m. – Mass – Ronald Oldiges, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; deceased members of the Gauche and Clement Families   9:15 a.m. – PREP 10:00 a.m. – Rosary Altar Bazaar -- MSH 10:15 a.m. -- RCIA -- ML 11:00 a.m. – Mass – Ronald VanLeeuwen, dec.   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – All Parishioners   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
To be God’s servant, we must follow Jesus.  Have the desire to see where Jesus lives.  Serve the poor and marginalized.  (John 12:20-33)

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.

ROSARY ALTAR  

• The 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 293-8773.
• Our Spring Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, Apr. 29 from 9:00am – 4:00pm.  We will take donations on Apr. 25-28, from 10:00am – 6:00pm in MSH.  All items MUST be in working order, and not torn or soiled. We can’t accept upholstered furniture, computers, or typewriters…but we’ll be happy with everything else!  For more information call Patty at 253-2477.

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
On Good Friday, Apr. 14, our parish will take up the annual collection for the Holy Land.  We ask you to be generous.  Your financial contribution will support the works of the Catholic Community in the Middle East and to protect the Holy Places and Christian Shrines.

OUTREACH 
We have added a new service to our Parish Health Ministry.  Parishioner Janet Stocker is a certified “Reach to Recovery” volunteer, and she is offering her services to those who are facing breast cancer and are in need of reassurance, answers, and comfort.  Janet is a cancer survivor who would like to help those who are dealing with this same disease.  For more information, call Janet at 252-4391, and see the brochures on the information rack in the main vestibule.

ST. VINCENT HOTEL
When was the last time you wondered where your next meal was coming from?  Our St. Vincent DePaul food pantry hears daily from our neighbors who are in need of food for their families.  To help keep our shelves stocked, we have placed a barrel in the main vestibule for you to drop your food and other non-perishable donations into.  We appreciate all you can give…but please, we CANNOT accept items that are past their expiration dates!  Dry goods, canned goods, air-tight products/packaged goods, and jarred items are most helpful.  For current, unexpired frozen items, please call Gerry McLaughlin at the Rectory.  Thanks so much!

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00  Tithe for March 24 and 25     Envelope Contributions    $    9,101.41 Loose Contributions        $       702.00                                                  $    9,803.41

Attendance              5:00          225        9:00          164          11: 00       158 6:00          472                       Total      1019

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
On May 29, 2006, the three parishes of Ascension, Immaculate, and St. Helen’s will gather at St. Helen’s to celebrate Memorial Day Mass for our deployed and deceased military personnel.  Come join in our regional partnering mass.  All three pastors will celebrate.  In the meantime, we are looking at our mass schedules, as some alterations are being considered.

School News

STUDENT COUNCIL Thanks to our very generous parishioners this past weekend, the Student Council received more than their goal of $2000 for their Relay for Life team.  Due to your generosity, they realized they underestimated the support this project would receive, so they will revise their original goal at their next meeting.  Thank you, IC Parishioners!

CONFIRMATION
Oops!  We mistakenly omitted a name from the list of confirmands last weekend.  Ben Connair was also confirmed by Fr. Brinkmoeller on March 19.  Congrats to Ben and all the other  students.

YOUNG SCIENTISTS
Congratulations to our science students who represented ICS and the parish so well at the District Science Fair!  Tyler Bundy, Kateri Dillon, Nathan Markley, Jack Stump, and Karen Walling all did a great job showing the community how well our students can compete with their peers.  Congratulations on a job well done, both to the students and their teachers, Mary Cordonnier and Mollie Mallin.

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

ST. RITA SCHOOL
To everything there is a season…a time to grow, learn, and improve.  Come to the Open House  at St. Rita School for the Deaf on Tuesday, Apr. 4, from 10:00am – 2:00pm.  For more information call (513) 771-7600.

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.

BELMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Michael Enright from Five Rivers Metro Parks will speak on the preservation of the rare, ancient fen located off the 1600 block of Woodman Drive.  This meeting is open to the public, and will begin at 1:30pm on Sunday, Apr. 9 at Lohrey Center.  For more information call 254-1591.

OHIO DOMINICAN
The Ohio Dominican University LEAD Program is hosting an Open House at 5:30pm on Monday, Apr. 10 at Bergamo Center.  Learn about our accelerated adult business degree programs at this Catholic liberal arts institution.  To make a reservation, call 426-3065, or log on at www.ohiodominican.edu/lead.
 
EWTN
Join EWTN in remembering Christ’s love for us through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection.  During Holy Week, EWTN brings you special programming and live Easter masses from Rome and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.  Watch EWTN on Time Warner Cable Channel 6, and DISH Satellite Channel 261.  But don’t forget live involvement in the same celebrations at Immaculate.  Our schedule is published in the bulletin.