Bulletin for 4 June, 2006

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.

TRINITY SUNDAY – JUNE 11, 2006 Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Moses said to the people: “Ask from one end of the sky to the other: Did anything so great  ever happen before?” Romans 8:14-17 You received a spirit of adoption through which we cry out, “Abba!” Matthew 28:16-20 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations…Teach them to carry everything I have commanded you.

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 Joshua Capozella, Caleb Capozella, Shelly Baker Sunday, June 4       11:00am Deanna Shaw, Ben Connair, Chris Connair 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, June 5 – Boniface, bishop, martyr Gospel Reading:  Mark 12:1-12   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel               8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Marie Korte, dec- Chapel   3:00 p.m. – Blood Drive – MSH   6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass

Tuesday, June 6 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Mark 12:13-17 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel            8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Patrick Kennedy – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Adoration – Church (till 7:00pm) 12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group 6:30 p.m. – Rosary Altar Banquet - MSH

Wednesday, June 7 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Mark 12:18-27 8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer - Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass –- Mary Ann Westendorf, dec.—Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Free Spirits Bd Mtg – AER 6:30 p.m. – Follow up Mtg for PC, Educ. Comm, Finance Comm, TFTF - MSH

Thursday, June 8 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Mark 12:28-34 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

Friday, June 9 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Mark 12:35-37 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel 8:15 a.m. – All School Mass –- Lynn McGarry, dec. – Church 4:30 p.m. – Wedding Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. -- BINGO

Saturday, June 10 – Weekday 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, June 11 – Most Holy Trinity 9:00 a.m. – RCIA/Adult Ed -- AER 11:00 a.m. – Family Mass – Ronald Oldiges, dec. 6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Laura Brooks, the Elizabeth Winkeljohn Family

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 sends us the gift of peace and the Spirit to renew the earth.  Use the gifts He’s given you.  Let the Holy Spirit fill you and use you!  (John 20:19-23)

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.

SUMMER HOURS (summertime clip art, please!)
Beginning June 12, the School Office will be open from 8:00am – 12:00pm Monday through Friday; the Rectory Office will be open 8:00am – 12:00pm Monday through Friday, and by appointment.

FREE SPIRITS
If you are 50 years or older, you are welcome to join the Free Spirits for a fun afternoon with the Hat Lady at the meeting on June 14 at 1:00pm in MSH.  Bring a friend and a snack to share.
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.

MARTHAS
The Marthas are a group of parishioners who provide a post-funeral dinner for the family of a deceased parishioner.  The dinner is served in MSH with the Rosary Altar members providing hospitality, beverages, paper products, and table service.  The Marthas supply the food, and we need your help in providing hot casseroles, desserts, and side dishes/salads.  If you can help, please call Barbi Byrd at 256-0625.

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.  

OUTREACH
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.  We appreciate all you can give…but please, we CANNOT accept items that are past their expiration dates!

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for May 27 and 28: Contributions Envelope $  9,196.42 Loose    $    507.00          $  9,703.42

Attendance              5:00    165 9:00    169 11: 00  209 6:00    339 Total   882

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.

Partnering News

The revised/updated regional plan for Immaculate Conception and St. Helen’s goes to the Dayton Deanery on June 15.  Once the plan is accepted by the Deanery, a summarized report will be published in the bulletin. 
    The Regional Planning Committee continues to explore areas where IC and St. Helen’s can work together, sharing resources and providing a stronger program for the Catholic community.       

School News

CAMPBELL’S LABELS UPDATE
Thank you!  Our parishioners have donated over 15,000 labels during this school year!  Yes, you read that right:  15,000 labels given to benefit our school.  The teachers were able to order as art supplies, videos on insects and animals for the primary grades, electric staplers and pencil sharpeners, and gym balls.  Keep clipping those labels, and you can drop them in the boxes in the south and main vestibules.

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

AARP
The Belmont-Patterson Chapter 3858 of the AARP will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, June 6 at 1:30pm at Lohrey Center.  This is our indoor picnic: come see old friends and make new ones.  Bring a covered dish to share; meat and beverages will be provided.  For more information call Scott Pedicord at 252-1671.

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:

• “Eating to Heal: Good Habits to Develop in the Kitchen” will show you the right foods to eats and how to prepare them simply and tastefully.  This workshop will be held at Dorothy Lane Market in Centerville on Tuesday, June 6, from 6:00pm – 8:30pm.
• “Love, Loss and Healing”: receive practical information on stress management, how to handle holidays and special occasions, and how to enhance your coping skills.  Learn what normal and natural grief reactions are.  Be surrounded by people who are experiencing some of the same feelings you are.  Group meets once a week for six weeks, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm June 7, 14, 21,28 and July 5, 12 at the Routsong Funeral Home in Kettering.
• “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.

FESTIVAL TIME!
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.

St. Peter’s Church will hold its annual festival June 23-25, and the games will include Blackjack, Poker, Texas Hold ‘em, Showdown, and Chuck a Luck.  Food includes roasted chicken and BBQ ribs, steak sandwiches, grilled pork chops and more  For more information call 233-1503.


REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT
You have read about the suffering of people around the world, in the Sudan, Somalia, and the former Soviet Union.  Through its Refugee Resettlement program, Catholic Social Services assists refugees in building new lives in our community.  We need your help in this ministry: can you donate one weekend per year to collect and deliver donated items such as furniture, appliances, or other household goods?  We need a few strong people – and their pickup trucks!  For more information call 223-7217, ext. 1104.