Bulletin for 16 July 2006

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 16, 2006 Amos 7:12-15 Amos answered Amaziah: “I was no prophet…I was a shepherd and dresser of sycamores.” Ephesians 1:3-14 When you heard the glad tidings of salvation, the word of truth, and believed in it, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit. Mark 6:7-13 Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 23, 2006 Jeremiah 23: 1-6  I myself will gather the remnant of my flock and appoint shepherds for them so that they need no longer fear and tremble. Ephesians 2:13-18 It is Christ who is our peace, and who made the two of us one by breaking down the barrier of hostility that kept us apart. Mark 6:30-34 Jesus pitied the crowd, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach 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, July 22 Brianna Keller, Kyle Johnson, Shelly Baker Sunday, July 23 Deanna Shaw, Ben Connair, Chris Connair Sunday, July 23 Tyler Gifford, Zach Cross, Kateri Dillon

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.

John Schneider,  Vi Konen, Helen Sableski, Mona Socrates 

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, July 17– Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 10:34-11:1   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Communion Service- Chapel   6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass  - Chapel

Tuesday, July 18 – Camillus de Lellis, priest Gospel Reading:  Matthew 11:20-24   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Norma DeRozier, dec. -- Chapel 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group

Wednesday, July 19 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 11:25-29   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Marguerite DeBrosse, dec. -- Chapel   7:00 p.m. – Festival Sewing – Girl Scout Rm

Thursday, July 20 – Apollinarus, bishop, martyr Gospel Reading:  Matthew 11:28-30   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – William Veazey, dec. -- Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct Rm and MSH

Friday, July 21 – Lawrence of Brindisi, priest Gospel Reading:  Matthew 12:1-8   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Chapel   5:30 p.m. – BINGO

Saturday, July 22 – Mary Magdalene   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass — Mary Ann Westendorf, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Ray Duckro, dec; Carl Peitz, dec

Sunday, July 23 – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time   9:00 a.m. – RCIA/Adult Ed – AER 11:00 a.m. – Mass – All Parishioners.   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass -- Lynn McGarry, dec; Adelina Berardo.

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
God will provide for you on your journey.  Trust that you will receive the grace to carry out the mission.  (Mark 6:7-13)

PRAYERS FOR INDIA
To all who have called to inquire about Fr. Satish’s safety after the recent bombings in India, he and his family are safe.  Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and concerns; please keep all those affected by this recent act of terrorism in your prayers.
 
CATHOLIC TELEGRAPH SUBSCRIBERS
Thank you for your recent payments for the Catholic Telegraph. All payments received at Immaculate Conception have been sent to the Catholic Telegraph office.

• Effective July 1, 2006, the Catholic Telegraph will no longer mail the paper unless your subscription has been paid for.  Immaculate Conception will no longer pay for subscriptions.

DECREE ON CHILD PROTECTION
Orientation sessions for the Decree on Child Protection will be held in August 2006 for those who plan to facilitate the Decree on Child Protection orientation session at a parish or institution of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.  These sessions will be held on Tuesday, Aug.1 at St. Matthias Church/Forest Park from 9:00am – 12:00pm, and Wednesday, Aug. 2 at St. Peter Parish/Huber Heights from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.  To register, or for more information please call the Chancellor’s Office at 513.233.3131 ext. 401.
   
FESTIVAL NEWS
Debbie Goldberg was the June Early Bird ticket sales winner—congrats, Debbie!  Raffle tickets are available after all masses or at the Rectory during business hours.  We are well on our way to selling our goal of 2006 tickets…stop by and get yours today!
 
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:

• July 23: Basic Financial Health   Good financial health is a key concept for living a life with minimal stress and improved overall well being.  Furthermore, the United States is a nation known for its reliance on credit, and it has been said that the average American has over $4,000 in credit card debt alone.  While it is not always possible to eliminate debt during certain times, there are ways to reduce spending and increase saving in order to improve one’s financial health.  This week we will discuss some emotional factors that contribute to overspending and discuss helpful ways to decrease the amount spent on material goods.  There will be practice activities and materials you can take home to help improve your financial health.
• July 30: Wrap up and Evaluation

ICYM
The Immaculate Conception Youth Ministry is looking for an energetic person or group of people to take over the ICYM.  If you are interested in this program, which deals with the high school and college age members of our parish, please call Chris and Ginger Dahm at 258-8189.
 
WINNER’S CIRCLE
Congratulations to our newest winners!  For only a $5 donation, they won $100 every time the Ohio Lottery called their numbers.  You can be a winner, too—pick up your Winner’s Circle tickets after mass or In the Rectory during regular business hours.
#909  Katie Hendershott, Centerville                #488  Don & Jinny Stammen, Dayton    #518  Bob Gagnon, Dayton
#129  Jean Caprul, Beavercreek                       #075  Louis Moeller, Centerville               #875 Cherie Neff, Xenia
#313  Lisa Wagner, Centerville             #862  Ruth Cameruci, Dayton       #364  Elma Nichols, Dayton

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for July 1 and 2: Envelope $11249.00 Loose    $  389.00          $11638.00	Attendance              5:00     202 11: 00   262 6:00     362 Total    826
Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for July 8 and 9: Envelope $ 7725.00 Loose    $  437.00          $ 8162.00	5:00     183 11: 00   205 6:00     378 Total    766
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  $ 21,769.00 June           $  2,567.00 Total          $ 24,336.00 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 $ 17,449.00 June          $  1,443.00 Total:        $ 18,892.00   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

We welcome Fr. David Brinkmoeller to Immaculate Conception. Fr. Brinkmoeller is celebrating our masses this weekend as part of our regional partnering collaboration with St. Helen and Ascension Parishes.

School News

FISH FRY 2007
It’s time to think about the PTO Fish Fry!  This event is held in February and we must have a new co-chair in place before school starts.  Please call Chris and Ginger Dahm at 258-8189 to give your time and talent to our school.
   
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

BIBLE INSTITUTE
Presentation Ministries is offering its 20th Annual Bible Institute at Xavier University in Cincinnati from July 21—July 29.  There are 20 daytime seminars of various lengths, and you may attend any or all of them.  For more information, please call (513)588-0425, or visit www.presentationministries.com.
 
YOUNG MEN…
On Sunday, July 30 at the Frolich Farm in Lebanon OH, several men will speak on the challenges today of being a man of honor and virtue.  This active day will include Sunday Mass, lunch, speakers, sports activities, dinner, and a bonfire.  Reservations are required; call (513)421-3131, or visit www.catholiccincinnati.org.
 
ATHENAEUM NOTES
Registration for course offered during the Athenaeum of Ohio’s autumn quarter (Sep 5 – Nov 16) is now open to the public.  For more information please contact the Registrar’s Office at (513) 231-2223, or email msweeney@athenaeum.edu.