Bulletin for 23 July 2006

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.

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 30, 2006 2 Kings 4:42-44 Elisha feeds the people with twenty barley loaves. Ephesians 4:1-6 There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all. John 6:1-5 Jesus then took the loaves of bread and dried fish, gave thanks, and passed them around to those reclining

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 29  5:00pm Sharon Coutinho, Olivia Norris, Abby Plummer Sunday, July 30 11:00am Sifa Faustine, Robert Gearhart, Jack Stump Sunday, July 30 6:00pm Trevor Mackey, Tyler Mackey, 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.

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 24– Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 12:38-42   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Communion Service- Chapel   7:00 p.m. – St. Vincent DePaul – NMR   7:00 p.m. – Finance Comm. -Rectory

Tuesday, July 25 – James, apostle Gospel Reading:  Matthew 20:20-28   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – St Ann; for all the living and deceased members of the K of C Ladies Auxiliary -- Chapel 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group

Wednesday, July 26 – Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:1-9   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Clarence Rihm. -- Chapel   7:00 p.m. – Festival Sewing – Girl Scout Rm

Thursday, July 27 -- Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:10-17   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Poor Souls in Purgatory -- Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct Rm and MSH

Friday, July 28 -- Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:18-23   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Carla Siskaninetz, dec. -- Chapel   5:30 p.m. – BINGO

Saturday, July 29 -- Martha   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass — Mary Ann Westendorf, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Harley Cozad; Ronald Oldiges, dec;  Carl Peitz, dec.   6:00 p.m. – PREP enrollment after mass in MSH

Sunday, July 30 – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time   9:00a.m. – RCIA/ML 11:00 a.m. – Mass – All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. – PREP enrollment after mass in MSH   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – Gene Slamb, dec.   7:00 p.m. – PREP enrollment after mass in MSH

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
So many people with needs, so little time.  If you make time for prayer, God will help you with the rest. (Mark 6:30-34)

SUMMER HOURS
Through August 25, the Rectory Office will be open 8:00am – 12:00pm Monday through Friday, and by appointment.
 
FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY
On Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the  dedication of the current Immaculate Conception Church building.  Bishop John Kaising, former associate pastor, will celebrate at the 11:00 mass, with Fr. Geraci and Fr. Satish concelebrating.  Priests and religious who served Immaculate will also be present.

There will be a short reception in MSH following mass, and at 1:20pm a luncheon is planned for the Bishop, priests, and religious at the Engineers’ Club in Dayton compliments of the Serra Club.  Parishioners are invited to extend your visit with our guests by joining them at lunch; cost is $15 per person.  Reservations and fees accepted through the collection basket, or in the Rectory during business hours.  For more information call Katherine 252-9919.
 
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

• Festival construction begins August 7, 6:00pm – 9:00pm.  Come help set up the booths that make our festival the best around!  Call Ralph Gutman at 433-1705 or Tom Dempsey at 252-2250 for information.
• Every Wednesday evening, parishioners are meeting in the Girl Scout room in the Church undercroft to make crafts for the Country Store.  Bring crafts you want to work on, supplies to be donated, or projects you haven’t quite finished.  For more information call Susan at 426-4740 or Julie Wetzel at 252-2098.
• The Flea Market will start taking your donations on Monday Aug. 7, and continuing every weekday two weeks prior to the Festival from 10:00a – 6:00p (except Wednesday Aug 9), and Saturday Aug. 12 from 9:00a – 12:00p.  All items must be in working order (nothing torn or soiled, please!), and computers and typewriters are not accepted.  The Flea Market will open at 12:00pm on Friday, Aug. 17.  Hope to see you there!

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.     

• July 30: Wrap up and Evaluation   This week will be an overall evaluation of what was learned during the course of the presentations.  We will play “Jeopardy” with categories related to the topics discussed during the prior weeks and prizes will be awarded to the winning team. We will answer any final questions, and have participants complete evaluation forms.  Thanks to everyone who participated we hope you found the topics useful and enriching.

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.

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for July 15 and 16: Envelope $ 7579.00 Loose    $  614.00          $ 8193.00

Attendance              5:00     192 11: 00   244 6:00     396 Total    826

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.

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

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.
 
PREACHING LUKE
United Theological Seminary is hosting its 4th annual retreat/seminar for continuing education, masters, and doctoral students, Aug. 7-9 at Bergamo Conference Center.  For more information call Phyllis Combs at 529-2279, or cwpa@united.edu.
 
SENIOR RESOURCE
The Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority (DMHA) has contracted with Senior Resource Connection to provide case managements and outreach services to senior and disabled residents.  We are looking for volunteers to provide discussion groups, crafts, seminars, or any other social or wellness-based activities for DMHA residents.  For more information call 223-8246.
 
ATHENAEUM NOTES
Registration for courses 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.