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.