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.