Immaculate Conception Bulletin

We are a faith community in the Roman Catholic tradition serving Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek and other local areas in southwestern Ohio. This is our weekly bulletin.

Please see our main website here. Also see our adult ministry Ite Missa Est (Go You Are Sent Forth) and our school.

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Bulletin for 28 May, 2006

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – May 28, 2006
  • Acts 1:15-17, 20-26  Matthias is chosen to be added to the Eleven.
  • 1 John 4:11-16 If we love one another, God dwells in us.
  • John 17:11-19 Jesus looked up to heaven and prayed: “As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.”
PENTECOST SUNDAY – JUNE 4, 2006
  • Acts 2:1-11 They began to express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold proclamation as the Spirit prompted them.
  • 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
  • John 20:1-23 Receive the Holy Spirit.  If you forgive men’s sins, they are forgiven them.

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 11:00am Mass
  • Sunday 6:00pm Mass
  • Saturday, June 3       5:00pm
    Haleigh Chambers, Dabby Stevens, Olivia Norris
  • Sunday, June 4       11:00am
    Mandi Byrd, Michael Byrd, Elizabeth Wagner, Kyle Abel
  • Sunday, June 4         6:00pm
    Christina Jackowski , 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.

May B. Welch, Walter Uhlenhake

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
We offer condolences to the families of Urban Vondrell,  Janae Kinney, Mary Borton, and Ray Duckro who died this past week.  May light perpetual shine upon them and bring consolation to their families.

Parish Activities

Monday, May 29 – Easter Weekday
SCHOOL AND RECTORY CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Gospel Reading:   John 16:29-33
9:00 a.m. – Memorial Day Mass at St. Helen’s
Tuesday, May 30 – Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading:  John 17:1-11a
  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel           
  8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Ray Duckro, dec- Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group
Wednesday, May 31 – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Gospel Reading:  Luke 1:39-56
  8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer - Chapel
  8:15 a.m. – Mass –- Esther McClain, dec.—Chapel
11:30 a.m. – Server Picnic - Rectory
  7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, June 1 – Justin, Martyr
  Gospel Reading:  John 17:20-26
  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
  8:15 a.m. – Mass – Katherine and Al Johnson -- Chapel
  6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct. Rm
  7:00 p.m.— Folk Choir- Church
Friday, June 2 – Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading:  John 21:15-19
  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
  8:15 a.m. – All School Mass –- Maxine DeBrower, dec - Church
  5:30 p.m. -- BINGO
Saturday, June 3 – Easter Weekday
  8:15 a.m. – First Saturday Mass and Devotions
  9:45 a.m. – Worship Commission - ML
  3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church
  4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation
  5:00 p.m. – Mass – Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Mary Ann Westendorf, dec; Albert Hart, dec; Ernesto D’Amico, dec.
Sunday, June 4 – Pentecost Sunday
  9:00 a.m. – RCIA/Adult Ed -- AER
11:00 a.m. – ICS Graduation Mass – Mary Gessler, dec; Filburn Family
  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

Jesus commissions us to go into the whole world and proclaim the good news.  What do you need to carry out this mission?  Ask for that grace.  (Mark 16:15-20)


NEW MASS SCHEDULE 

The new mass schedule goes into effect on Sunday, June 4, 2006.
Region 6 (Immaculate Conception & St. Helen's)
Immaculate Conception
Saturday      5:00pm  
Sunday    11:00am and 6:00pm  
 
Holy Day Mass     8:15am and 7:00pm
St. Helen’s   
Saturday        5:00pm
Sunday        8:00am and 10:30am
Holy Day Vigil Mass    7:00pm
Holy Day Mass    6:30am and 8:15am   
Region 5 (Ascension)
    Saturday        5:00pm
    Sunday        7:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am, and 12:00pm
    Holy Day Vigil        7:00pm
    Holy Day         6:30am, 9:00am, 12:00pm, and 7:00pm
Your Immaculate Conception tithe envelopes may be used at any of these masses, and will be returned to IC, your home parish.  Thanks for your continued support as we move to a new future in Region 6 with St. Helen’s, and in our collaborative efforts with Ascension.

RCIA/ADULT EDUCATION
Join us for the newly redesigned RCIA/Adult Education program starting June 4 in the Madonna Library.  Fr. Tony will lead RCIA and discussion of Faith, Scripture, and Church from 9:00am – 9:40am. Jason Wheately, IC parishioner and Licensed Independent Social Worker will lead classes from 9:45am –10:40am.  Bring a notebook and your enthusiasm for topics ranging from the Catholic faith to basic communication skills to health and wellness. 

MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE
Sincere thanks to all who helped make the Right to Life Mother’s Day Flower Sale a success.  We earned $405 to provide for the needs of poor mothers and babies, to provide health care and education in parenting, and to help protect  the right to life of the frail elderly and handicapped.  Thank you to all who purchased flowers.

ROSARY ALTAR
The Rosary Altar Banquet is June 6th at 6:30pm in MSH.  The Celtic Dancers will provide the entertainment; tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.  For information or to get tickets, call Ullainee Battigaglia at 256-3765.

OUTREACH
Don’t forget to get your blood pressure checked this weekend after all masses.  This free service is provided by the Outreach Committee, and is an easy way to keep an eye on your health.

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure
Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00

Tithe for May 20 and 21:
Envelope Contributions $  8,355.51
Loose Contributions    $    636.00
                       $  8,991.51

Attendance             
5:00     181  
9:00     121  
11: 00   187              
6:00     478   
Total    967


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
April               $   6,625.00
Total               $ 18,053.50

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
April               $      1,293.00
Total:              $    1,5772.50 

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

MEMORIAL DAY MASS
On Monday, May 29, the members of Ascension, Immaculate Conception, and St. Helen’s will celebrate Mass at 9:00am at St. Helen’s.  This will be the only liturgy at all three parishes on Memorial Day.  At this liturgy we will have a special blessing for those families who have had someone deployed, or who is currently deployed.  All veterans will be invited to come forward for a blessing.  At the end of Mass everyone is invited to gather around the flagpole to remember those who have given their lives in service to our country.   

School News

RELAY FOR LIFE
The ICS Student Council thanks the parish and school for the tremendous amount of support we received this weekend when we participated in the American Cancer Society’s Kettering Relay for Life, held in memory of parishioner Lynn McGarry.  Our team received an award for the top school after raising more than $2700.  In addition, five of our students had their hair cut during the event to benefit Locks of Love.  These 6th and 7th grade girls donated more than 50 inches of hair to this organization which provides wigs for cancer patients.  Thanks to everyone who helped make this a success!

REGISTRATIONS
…are now being taken for the Daycare Summer Program and the Preschool Fall Registrations.  Contact Bill Wagner at 253-0201, or download the information from www.ics.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us.

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

DAYTON PD RECRUITING
The Dayton Police Department is seeking men and women for police recruits.  This position requires no prior training or experience, and recruits will be paid $14 per hour to attend the police academy, 40 hours per week for 26 weeks.  The application deadline is Friday, June 2.  For more information, call Sgt. Ronda Williams at 333-8553.

FESTIVAL TIME!
  • Precious Blood Family Festival will be held June 2-4, with something for everyone: food, rides, games, a flea market, and live family entertainment form the Spotlite Kidz and the Vandalia Steppers.  New this year: the Festival 5K and 1-mile fun-walk.  For more information call 276-5954
  • St. Helen’s Parish will host its Annual Spring Festival June 9-11; there will be rides, refreshments, game booths, and a flea market.  There is a $10 ride special from 1:00pm – 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday—unlimited rides for only $10 per bracelet.  For more information call 254-6233.

UD SEMINARS
The UD Lifelong Learning Institute is now accepting registrations for its summer program which begins June 5.  The UDLLI offers senior adults in the greater Miami Valley opportunities to join other seniors in a wide variety of informal discussions based on the peer-learning concept.  Discussion topics include Your Heart , Your Health, How Our Courts Work, Water Aerobics, Art and Spirituality, and much more.  For more information call 229-2347.

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Bulletin for 21 May, 2006

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – MAY 21, 2006
  • Acts 10:25-26, 34:35, 44-48  The man of any nation who fears God and acts uprightly is acceptable to him.
  • 1 John 4:4-7  Love, then, consists in this: not that we have loved God, but that he has loved us.
  • John 15:9-17 I call you friends since I have made known to you all that I heard from my Father.
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – May 28, 2006
  • Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Matthias is chosen to be added to the Eleven.
  • 1 John 4:11-16 If we love one another, God dwells in us.
  • John 17:11-19 Jesus looked up to heaven and prayed: “As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.”

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, May 27 5:00pm
    Megan Butler, Shelly Baker, Karen Walling 
  • Sunday, May 28 9:00am
    Sharon Coutinho, Mike Schamel, Emily Schamel
  • Sunday, May 28 11:00am
    Amanda Robinette, Deanna Shaw, Brian Beall 
  • Sunday, May 28 6:00pm
    Sarah Sherman, Robert Gearhart, Nathan Markley

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.

Ray Duckro, Mary Beth Welch, Evy Richardson

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, May 22 – Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading:  John 15:26-16:4a
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass ––    Clara Stansell, dec. –Chapel  
7:00 p.m. – Familia - AER
Tuesday, May 23 – Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading: John 16:22-34
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel           
8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group
7:00 p.m. – Partnering Mtg – St. Helen
Wednesday, May 24 – Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading: John 16:12-15
8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –- Maxine DeBrower, dec --Chapel
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 25 – Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading: John 16:16-20
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Mary Ann Westendorf -- Chapel
6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct. Rm
7:00 p.m.— Folk Choir- Church
Friday, May 26 – Philip Neri, priest
Gospel Reading: John 16:20-23
  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
  8:15 a.m. – All School Mass –- Carla Siskaninetz - Church
  5:30 p.m. -- BINGO
Saturday, May 27 – Easter Weekday
St. Vincent Hotel Meal sign-ups
1:30 p.m. -- Wedding  
3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church
4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass -- All Parishioners
Sunday, May 28 – Ascension of the Lord
St. Vincent Hotel Meal sign-ups
9:00 a.m. – Mass – Ronald Oldiges, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Maxine DeBrower, dec;
                     Deceased members of the Free Spirits
10:15 a.m. – RCIA -ML
11:00 a.m. – Mass – Carmela Franchina, Wilma Teets, Paul and Mary Wittman
6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – Theresa Tagye
7:00 p.m. – ICYM Mtg – YM Room
Monday, May 29 – Easter Weekday
SCHOOL AND RECTORY CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

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

It was God who chose us to go forth and bear fruit that will last.  Let your heart rejoice in God’s call to you.  What is the fruit of your life?  (John 15:9-17)

NEW MASS SCHEDULE 

The new mass schedule goes into effect on Sunday, June 4, 2006.
Region 6 (Immaculate Conception & St. Helen's)
Immaculate Conception
Saturday      5:00pm  
Sunday    11:00am and 6:00pm  
 
Holy Day Mass     8:15am and 7:00pm
St. Helen’s   
Saturday        5:00pm
Sunday        8:00am and 10:30am
Holy Day Vigil Mass    7:00pm
Holy Day Mass    6:30am and 8:15am   
Region 5 (Ascension)
    Saturday        5:00pm
    Sunday        7:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am, and 12:00pm
    Holy Day Vigil        7:00pm
    Holy Day         6:30am, 9:00am, 12:00pm, and 7:00pm
Your Immaculate Conception tithe envelopes may be used at any of these masses, and will be returned to IC, your home parish.  Thanks for your continued support as we move to a new future in Region 6 with St. Helen’s, and in our collaborative efforts with Ascension.

RCIA/ADULT EDUCATION
Join us for the newly redesigned RCIA/Adult Education program starting June 4 in the Madonna Library.  Fr. Tony will lead RCIA and discussion of Faith, Scripture, and Church from 9:00am – 9:40am. Jason Wheately, IC parishioner and Licensed Independent Social Worker will lead classes from 9:45am –10:40am.  Bring a notebook and your enthusiasm for topics ranging from the Catholic faith to basic communication skills to health and wellness. 

CHILD PROTECTION CLASS
If you are a volunteer with children three or more hours per month, you must attend the Child Protection Class and be fingerprinted within the last year.  The next class will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00pm at the St. Luke Parish Center.  Please call St. Luke’s at 426-1733, or Charlotte Flohre at 252-9919 to register for this class.

IC ARCHIVE COMMITTEE
The IC Archive Committee has a request: if you have any items related to the 40th anniversary of the Church dedication, please call Rita Clemens at 256-2808, or the rectory office at 252-9919.  They are putting together a display of memorabilia of the past 40 years in our parish.

FREE SPIRITS
  • Join us for Mass at 9:00am on Sunday, May 28; this Mass will honor deceased members of the Free Spirits.  Coffee and doughnuts will follow in MSH.
  • Rita Tangeman is taking reservations for the trip to Bear Creek Farms on June 12 for the Van Dells Show.  The cost is $54, which includes transportation, show, and dinner.  For more information call Rita at 433-6628.
ROSARY ALTAR
The Rosary Altar Banquet is June 6th at 6:30pm in MSH.  The Celtic Dancers will provide the entertainment; tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.  For information or to get tickets, call Ullainee Battigaglia at 256-3765.

OUTREACH
Child neglect and abuse are problems of monumental proportions.  Several years ago the Outreach Committee began distributing the Children’s Prayer Card, which features a prayer written by former IC Pastor Fr. Tim Kallaher and a picture of Jesus with a child on His lap.  We asked that the prayer be said daily for those children who are forgotten by everyone except God.  So far, we have give out over 50,000 of these cards all over the world.  We again have a supply of them on the Health Ministry table in the main vestibule, and we ask that you take one, and add your prayers to all the others being said.

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure
Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00

Tithe for May 13 and 14:
Envelope Contributions $  8,531.00
Loose Contributions    $    510.00
                        $ 9,041.00 

Attendance             
5:00    160
9:00    151
11: 00  242
6:00    391
Total   944


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
April               $   6,625.00
Total               $ 18,053.50

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
April               $      1,293.00
Total:              $    1,5772.50 

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

MEMORIAL DAY MASS
On Monday, May 29, the members of Ascension, Immaculate Conception, and St. Helen’s will celebrate Mass at 9:00am at St. Helen’s.  This will be the only liturgy at all three parishes on Memorial Day.  At this liturgy we will have a special blessing for those families who have had someone deployed, or who is currently deployed.  All veterans will be invited to come forward for a blessing.  At the end of Mass everyone is invited to gather around the flagpole to remember those who have given their lives in service to our country.   

A Common Statement of Unity for Catholic Education

The Pastors and Principals of Immaculate Conception, St. Helen’s and Ascension schools are committed to ensure that all children in these parishes have an opportunity for a Catholic Education. 

Because of our commitment to work together for the future of Catholic education, we agree not to accept enrollment of students from each other’s schools until a further process of regional planning has taken place, to ensure the best plan of education possible. 

Our parishes have begun collaborative discussions with one another on a number of levels to promote a strong and secure future for our children’s education.

AscensionImmaculate ConceptionSt. Helen's
Pastor: Fr. Chris WorlandPastor: Fr. Anthony GeraciPastor: Fr. David Brinkmoeller
Principal: Mr. Brent DevittPrincipal:  Mr. Walt KlimaskiPrincipal: Mr. Rick Harrmann
 

School News

WELCOME HOME, 8th GRADERS!
The 8th graders have returned from their class trip to Washington D.C., where they visited monuments, met with Senator Mike DeWine, went to see “Shenandoah” at the historic Ford’s Theater, laid a wreath at Arlington Cemetery, saw the Spy Museum, had a cruise on the Potomac, and walked a large part of the city.  Thanks to the faculty, staff, and parent chaperones who made this trip possible.  Their next big event is the 8th grade dance on May 20, and then  graduation on June 4 at the 11:00am Mass.

REGISTRATIONS
…are now being taken for the Daycare Summer Program and the Preschool Fall Registrations.  Contact Bill Wagner at 253-0201, or download the information from www.ics.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us.

PRINCIPAL SEARCH
The search for a new principal for ICS is underway.  Fr. Tony has received resumes and interviews scheduled.  Keep an eye on the bulletin for more details, and please keep this search process in your prayers.

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

SUMMER DAY CAMP
Our Lady of the Rosary will conduct is 17th annual summer day camp at the school.  It is open to children ages 5-13 who attend Catholic school or parish.  Camp runs from 7:30am – 5:30pm weekdays June 12—July 28, for $15 per day (drop-in basis).  For more information call Joe Roalef at 277-3828 or see the website at olrcamp.tz4.com.

CHS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CAMP
Carroll High school will conduct basketball camps for girls going into 3rd – 8th grade.  Enrollment is $75; camp brochures and registration forms are available at the Beavercreek Library, or by calling Rob or Kathy Berry at 426-5020.

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Bulletin for 14 May, 2006

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – MAY 14, 2006
  • Acts 9:26-31  Saul is welcomed into the community of disciples.
  • 1 John 3:18-24  Let us love in deed and in truth.
  • John 15:1-8     I am the vine, you are the branches.
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – MAY 21, 2006
  • Acts 10:25-26, 34:35, 44-48  The man of any nation who fears God and acts uprightly is acceptable to him.
  • 1 John 4:4-7  Love, then, consists in this: not that we have loved God, but that he has loved us.
  • John 15:9-17 I call you friends since I have made known to you all that I heard from my Father.

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, May 20       5:00pm
Sal Sparaco, Maria Sparaco, Kyle Johnson     
Sunday, May 21         9:00am
Brianna Keller, Abby Plummer, Kenneth White
Sunday, May 21       11:00am
Tyler Gifford, Kyle Abel, Tyler Bundy
Sunday, May 21         6:00pm
Sifa Faustine, Zach Cross, Mary Grace Kochmar

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.

Carla Siskaninetz, Mary Beth Welch, Paul Anderson, Jack Braun, Anna Penney, Janae Kinney

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, May 15 – Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading:  John 14:21-25
  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
  8:15 a.m. – Mass ––    Marie Korte –Chapel  
Tuesday, May 16 – Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading: John 14:27-31a
  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel            
  8:15 a.m. – Mass –Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group
  6:00 p.m. – Serra Mtg -- WPAFB
Wednesday, May 17 – Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading: John 15:1-8
  8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer - Chapel
  8:15 a.m. – Mass – Marguerite and Robert DeBrosse -- Chapel
  6:00 p.m. – Festival Committee - Rectory
  7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
  7:00 p.m. – K of C Ladies Mother-Daughter Banquet -- MSH
Thursday, May 18 – Easter Weekday
  Gospel Reading: John 15:9-11
  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. – Wedding Rehearsal - Church
  7:00 p.m.— Folk Choir- Church
  7:00 p.m. – Parish Council - AER
Friday, May 19 – Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading: John 15:22-31
  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
  8:15 a.m. – All School Mass –- Church
  5:30 p.m. -- BINGO
Saturday, May 20 – Easter Weekday
  1:30 p.m. -- Wedding 
  3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church
  4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation
  5:00 p.m. – Mass --  George Strausburg, Willem Braaksma, Mary Ann Westendorf 
Sunday, May 21 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
  9:00 a.m. – Mass – Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Hensley and Sanders Family, Mary Gessler
  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 – Ronald VanLeeuwen, dec; Charlotte Ortel, Joseph Culotta

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, the true vine, promised that if we live in him we will produce abundantly.  Look for the signs of new life in you.  Find ways to nourish your relationship with Jesus.  (John 15:1-8)

NEW MASS SCHEDULE
Both IC and St. Helen’s will offer three weekend worship opportunities.  Beginning Sunday, June 4, 2006 IC will implement the following change.  Our adjusted mass schedule will be as follows:

Saturday      5:00pm
Sunday    11:00am and 6:00pm
Holy Day      8:15am and 7:00pm

St. Helen’s mass schedule is as follows:
Saturday      5:00pm
Sunday      8:00am and 10:30am

Your tithe envelopes may be used at either parish, and will be returned to IC, your home parish.  Thank you for your continued support as we move to a new future in Region 6 with St. Helen’s Parish.

RCIA/ADULT EDUCATION
Join us for the newly redesigned RCIA/Adult Education program starting June 4 in the Madonna Library.  Fr. Tony will lead RCIA and discussion of Faith, Scripture, and Church from 9:00am – 9:40am. Jason Wheately, IC parishioner and Licensed Independent Social Worker will lead classes from 9:45am –10:40am.  Bring a notebook and your enthusiasm for topics ranging from the Catholic faith to basic communication skills to health and wellness. 

CHILD PROTECTION CLASS
If you are a volunteer with children three or more hours per month, you must attend the Child Protection Class and be fingerprinted within the last year.  The next class will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00pm at the St. Luke Parish Center.  Please call St. Luke’s at 426-1733, or Charlotte Flohre at 252-9919 to register for this class.

RIGHT TO LIFE BABY SHOWER
On Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, the Dayton Right to Life Organization will host its annual Baby Shower in the main vestibule after all masses.  For more information on how you can help, please call Janet Charles at 254-4864.

ROSARY ALTAR NOTES
THANKS to all who helped with the Rummage Sale, either by setting up, selling, tearing down, or shopping.  We made $2060!  If you are interested in joining this “young at heart rummage group”, please call Patty Slamb at 253-2477.  We really need someone to help with the toy department at the Festival.
Mark your calendars!  The next Rosary Altar meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 12:00pm in MSH.  Please bring a covered dish to share; we’ll play “Hand and Foot” after lunch.  The Rosary Altar Banquet will be held on Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30pm in MSH.  The Celtic Dancers will provide the entertainment.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Call Ullainee Battigaglia at 256-3765 for more information.
If you have donated food through the Marthas, please make sure you have all the dishes you dropped off for us to use---we’re getting quite a collection in the side room next to the kitchen, and we need to clear the space.  Thanks for helping with this important ministry.

FREE SPIRITS
Join us for Mass at 9:00am on Sunday, May 28; this Mass will honor deceased members of the Free Spirits.  Coffee and doughnuts will follow in MSH.
Rita Tangeman is taking reservations for the trip to Bear Creek Farms on June 12 for the Van Dells Show.  The cost is $54, which includes transportation, show, and dinner.  For more information call Rita at 433-6628.

BISHOP MOEDDEL
Many people have been concerned about Bishop Moeddel’s health.  Please know that the slight seizure he suffered a few weeks ago has been dealt with.  Bishop Moeddel has returned to health and the full exercise of his responsibilities.

UPDATE ON GUY VANASSE
Guy Vanasse, former IC Music Director, sends his best wishes to the parish, and his thanks for all your prayers.  His mother passed away on Saturday, Apr. 23, at home, with her family around her.  If you would like his address, please contact the Rectory at 252-9919.

OUTREACH
Even though the 9:00am mass will no longer be on the schedule, we will continue to provide blood pressure screenings after all of the other masses.  We hope you will continue to use this service; it’s an important tool in keeping an eye on your overall health—absolutely free.

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure
Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00

Tithe for May 6 and 7
Envelope Contributions  $10,152.00
Loose Contributions     $   733.00
                        $10,885.00

Attendance             
5:00       169
9:00       120
11: 00     523
6:00       393                      
Total     1201  


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
April        $   6,625.00
Total        $ 18,053.50

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
April        $      1,293.00
Total:        $    1,5772.50 

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

A Common Statement of Unity for Catholic Education
The Pastors and Principals of Immaculate Conception, St. Helen’s and Ascension schools are committed to ensure that all children in these parishes have an opportunity for a Catholic Education. 

Because of our commitment to work together for the future of Catholic education, we agree not to accept enrollment of students from each other’s schools until a further process of regional planning has taken place, to ensure the best plan of education possible. 

Our parishes have begun collaborative discussions with one another on a number of levels to promote a strong and secure future for our children’s education.

AscensionImmaculate ConceptionSt. Helen's
Pastor: Fr. Chris WorlandPastor: Fr. Anthony GeraciPastor: Fr. David Brinkmoeller
Principal: Mr. Brent DevittPrincipal:  Mr. Walt KlimaskiPrincipal: Mr. Rick Harrmann
 

School News

FIRST COMMUNION
Congratulations to our second graders who made their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 7: Adam Armitage, Hannah Barnes, Victoria Bocklage, Moira Caldwell, Amber Conley, Sarah Connair, Genevieve Coutinho, Abby Cross, Lauren Dahm, Alexis Fallen, Andrew Kramer, Kristiane Kramer, Travis Mackey, Edward McGarry, Jr. Ethan McGarvey, Jose Osnaya, Michelle Petering, Emily Shafner, Sophia Sparaco, Kayla Strausburg, and Samuel Yarnell.  Thanks to everyone who helped make this such a special celebration.
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

CHS TENNIS
A meeting for all 8th grade girls (and their parents) interested in playing for the Carroll High School Women’s Tennis Team will be held on Wednesday, May 17 at 7:00pm in Room 204 at CHS.  Physical forms and other important information about the tennis program will be distributed.  IF you have any questions call Coach Chris Heider at 253-8188 ext. 713.

THEOLOGY ON TAP
Attention young adults!  Theology on Tap – Dayton returns 7:00pm –9:00pm Thursday, May 18 at the Oregon Express.  Hear singer Tina Cameron’s talk Trials and Triumph: a Croatian pop star’s struggle to find grace.  Visit www.totdayton.org for more information.

JULIENNE ALUMNAE REUNION
The alumna of Julienne High School will meet at 10:30am at the NCR Country Club on Sunday, June 4.  For more information or to make reservations call Shirley Portner at 254-1064.

DAYTON CATHOLIC OPEN HOUSE

Because you have shared in our lives, the staff of Dayton Catholic Elementary School invites you to “Stroll Down Memory Lane” one last time on Sunday, June 4 from 1:00pm –3:00pm.  For more information see the website at www.daycath.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us