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.