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.