Bulletin for 18 June, 2006

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF THE LORD – JUNE 18, 2006 Exodus 24:3-8 This is the blood of the covenant which the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words of his. Hebrews 9:11-15 Christ came as high priest and with his own blood achieved eternal redemption. Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 This is my blood, the blood of the covenant, to be poured out on behalf of many.

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JUNE 25, 2006 Job 38:1, 8-11  Who shut within doors the sea, when it burst forth from the womb… 2 Corinthians 5:14-17  If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Mark 4:35-41  Jesus rebuked the wind and said to the sea: “Quiet!  Be still!”

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 23       5:00pm    Salvatore Sparaco, Maria Sparaco, Kateri Dillon     Sunday, June 24       11:00am    Haleigh Chambers, Elizabeth Wagner, Kyle Abel Sunday, June 24         6:00pm    Zach Cross, Brian Beall, 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.

Kevin DeBord, John Schneider

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, June 19 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 5:38-42   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel               8:15 a.m. – Mass – Jim & Pam Veazey, 35th wedding anniv. -- Chapel   6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass - Chapel

Tuesday, June 20 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 5:43-48   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel              8:15 a.m. – Mass –-John Schneider – Chapel 12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group

Wednesday, June 21 – Aloysius Gonzaga, religious Gospel Reading:  Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18   8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer - Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Bill & Stella Hess -- Chapel   6:00 p.m. – TFTF- Rectory   7:00 p.m. – Country Store Sewing – Sewing Rm   7:00 p.m. – K of C Ladies - AER

Thursday, June 22 – Weekday   Gospel Reading:  Matthew 6: 7-15   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –Luke Pace --Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct Rm and MSH

Friday, June 23 – Sacred Heart of Jesus Gospel Reading:  John 19:31-37   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –Chapel   5:30 p.m. -- BINGO

Saturday, June 24 – Nativity of St. John the Baptist St. Vincent Hotel meal sign-ups   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass – Esther McClain, dec; Willem Braaksma, dec; Mary Ann Westendorf, dec;  Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Ronald Oldiges, dec.

Sunday, June 25 –  Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Vincent Hotel meal sign-ups   9:00 a.m. – RCIA/Adult Ed – AER   9:00 a.m. – Choir Rehearsal 11:00 a.m. – Mass – Herman and Alice Boehmer, 60th wedding anniversary   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – All Parishioners

Parish News

A YEAR OF PRAYER

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
By sharing the body and blood of Christ we are sealing our covenant with God.  We are given the gift of life and asked to share it with others.  Give thanks for this sustaining gift. 

SUMMER HOURS 
June 12 through August 25, the Rectory Office will be open 8:00am – 12:00pm Monday through Friday, and by appointment.

WINNER’S CIRCLE
Congratulations to our latest Winners!  For only a $5 donation, they received $100 every time the Ohio Lottery called their numbers.  You can get your Winner’s Circle tickets after Mass or in the Rectory during business hours.
    #217  Mary Coney, Dayton  #601  Ted Hempleman, Centerville  $795  Kassaundra Carey, Lynchburg VA

FREE SPIRITS
On Aug. 3, the Free Spirits are going to Boggstown IN for a Cabaret Show.  If you haven’t signed up, and would like to, or to get more information, call Gerry Albers at 252-9852.

RCIA/ADULT EDUCATION
Join us for the newly redesigned RCIA/Adult Education program in the Madonna Library.  Fr. Tony will lead RCIA and discussion of Faith, Scripture, and Church from 9:00am – 9:40am. Jason Wheatley, IC parishioner and Licensed Independent Social Worker, in private practice at Professional Psychology and Consultation, Inc., 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.      Our upcoming topics will include:
June 25: Basic Effective Communication with Families.  Families are the most complex biological and marital systems that one will encounter.  Emotions often run high as members in a family care for their needs and wants as well as the needs and wants of their spouse, children, and parents. Effective communication is an important part of a healthy family and well-defined boundaries and roles are often the key to successful family functioning.  This week will introduce basic effective communication strategies within families along with helpful parenting techniques that foster positive family interactions.  Handouts with practical activities and further readings will be provided.
July 2: Basic Physical Health
July 9:    Basic Emotional Health
July 16: Basic Spiritual Health
July 23: Basic Financial Health
July 30    : Wrap up and Evaluation

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for June 3 and 4: Envelope $ 7,985.25 Loose    $   393.00          $ 8,378.25

Attendance              5:00     194 11: 00   293 6:00     392 Total    879

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  $ 18,053.50 May            $  3,715.50 Total          $ 21,769.00 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 $ 15,772.50 May           $  1,676.50 Total:        $ 17,449.00   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.

Regional News

At the first meeting about religious education, adult education, and enrichment, Fr. Geraci and Joan Torres (DRE at St. Helen’s) discussed common goals for sharing Adult Education and Religious Education between the two parishes.  Watch for the IC Adult Education series coming in the fall, led by Fr. Satish and team. 

School News

WELCOME TO OUR NEW PRINCIPAL
Our new ICS principal is Karyn Hecker, who comes to us with 13 years of principal experience, and is currently the principal at Dayton Catholic Elementary School.  She holds her M.S. in Educational Administration from UD; she brings with her extensive experience in grant writing and her involvement in the Dayton Catholic School area campaign to provide tuition assistance.  Her first day at ICS will be July 10, 2006.
   
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR THE SUMMER!
The School Office will be open from 8:00am—12:00pm during June, 2006.

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

PRACTICAL HEALING SERIES
Routsong Funeral Home sponsors this series of information and advice for people who have experienced a death or significant change in their lives.  You can register for any of these classes by calling 293-4137:

•  “The Lunch Bunch”: This is a casual gathering of adults who have experienced a loss.  We meet on the second Tuesday of each month to share (dutch treat) lunch and a few laughs.  Grindstone Charley’s Restaurant on Wilmington Pike is our spot; there’s no need to register, just join us there from 11:30am – 1:00pm. 

• “The Nuts and Bolts of Basic Home Repair” will teach you how to operate a fire extinguisher, patch holes in your walls, replace furnace filters, unclog sinks and drains, how to stop and overflowing toilet, and much more.  Meet at Grieve Hardware on Stroop Rd on Thursday, July 6 at 6:30pm