Bulletin for 30 July, 2006

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

TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD – AUGUST 6, 2006 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 I saw One like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven. 2 Peter 1:16-19 We were in his company on the holy mountain. Mark 9:2-10 Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John.

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, August 5 - 5:00pm Haleigh Chambers, Sal Sparaco, Maria Sparaco Sunday, August 6 - 11:00am Mandi Byrd, Kyle Abel, Michael Byrd Sunday, August 6 - 6:00pm Sarah Sherman, Elizabeth Wagner, 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.
Helen Sableski, Bill Strong, Ruth Kreitzer

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 31– Ignatius of Loyola, priest Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:31-35   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Communion Service- Chapel

Tuesday, August 1 – Alphonsus Ligouri, bishop Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:36-43   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – The Filburn Family -- Chapel 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group

Wednesday, August 2 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:44-46   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – The Edwin Good Family. – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Free Spirits Bd Mtg. - AER   7:00 p.m. – Festival Sewing – Girl Scout Rm

Thursday, August 3 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:47-53   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – James Kennedy -- Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct Rm and MSH

Friday, August 4 – John Mary Vianney, priest Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:54-58   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Richard Stein, dec. -- Chapel   5:30 p.m. – BINGO

Saturday, August 5 – St. Mary Major   8:15 a.m. – First Saturday devotions - Church   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass — Mary Ann Westendorf, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Ernesto D’Amico, dec; Willem Braaksma, dec; Stella Hess, dec; Carl Peitz, dec; Richard (dec) & Mary (liv) Brennan 57th wedding anniversary

Sunday, August 6 – Transfiguration of the Lord 11:00 a.m. – Mass – Mary Gessler, dec.   6:00 p.m. – 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
If you are willing to share what you have, God will multiply your gifts.  Imagine how God can use you to nourish a hungry world.  Consider being a sister, brother, priest, or deacon.  (John 6:1-13)

SUMMER HOURS
Through August 25, the Rectory Office will be open 8:00am – 12:00pm Monday through Friday, and by appointment.
 
BLOOD DRIVE
Immaculate Conception supports our neighbors and community by participating in blood drives.  You can be a part of this easy and important ministry: give the Gift of Life on Monday, July 31 in MSH from 3:00pm—7:00pm.  For more information call Mary Newton at 253-0665.
 
FREE SPIRITS
The Free Spirits Picnic will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at Delco Park Shelter #1, at 12:00 noon.  The cost is $5/person; please bring an unwrapped white elephant and join us for an afternoon of fun, games, and good food.  If you would like to attend and didn’t already sign up, call Mary Umina at 254-4405 by Aug. 4.
 
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!
• Make a basket for the Silent Auction/Basket Raffles!  This booth needs all kinds of baskets made; they can be any theme you wish.  For information call Shannon at 429-4714.

 
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
 
MINISTRY DAY
It’s Restructured!  Calling all involved with parish ministry!  Ministry Day has taken on a brand new format.  Your presence at Ministry Day is vital to the overall spiritual well-being of parish ministry.  Refresh your skills, your commitment, and your enthusiasm!  Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, Sep. 9, 7:00pm—8:30pm.  See you there!
 
RCIA/ADULT EDUCATION
There will be no RCIA/Adult Education during August.  Keep an eye on the bulletin for more information.
 
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.
 
OUTREACH
In light of the recent tragic murders of two young area children, we ask that our parishioners use the Children’s Prayer card daily.  We are reminded that we need to pray for children everywhere that God will make our world a place of welcome.  Their voices have been stilled—ours have not.  Let us flood the heavens with prayer!  The prayer cards (written by former IC Pastor Fr. Tim Kallaher) are available in the main vestibule.
 

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for July 15 and 16: Envelope $ 6698.00 Loose    $  630.00          $ 7328.00

Attendance              5:00     194 11: 00   223 6:00     436 Total    853

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
Calling all fish lovers!  We need  Fish Fry 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.

SCOUT NEWS
Our Cub Scout Pack 232 has been busy this summer.  In addition to Scout Day Camp at Indian Riffle Park and backyard camping, they wrote, produced, and filmed a video on bicycle safety.  They wrote the script, designed and made the costumes and props, storyboarded the video, and even did their own stunts. When finished they had earned the Bicycle Belt Loop and several rank advancements.
DAYCARE HAPPENINGS 
The renovation of the south wing of the school continues.  Half of the rooms have been painted, floors are being stripped and re-waxed, and windows and fixtures are being cleaned before the Daycare makes its official move.  If you would like to help, please call Bill Wagner at 253-0201.

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

ST. VINCENT HOTEL
The St. Vincent Hotel is in urgent need of socks, underwear, foot powder, toiletry items, and towels/washcloths.  If you can donate these items, please deliver them to 120 W. Apple St, Dayton; or call Melissa Pangaean at 461-7837.
 
UD NEW HORIZONS BANDS
The New Horizons Band programs offers adults ages 50 and over the opportunity to begin a musical instrument, or a “re-entry” point for those who have been away from active music making for may years.  NHS caters to those who want to try something new, or begin polishing skills that might be a bit rusty.  We believe it’s never too late to start!  For program information call Dr. Linda Hartley, Director at 229-3232, or Lhartley@udayton.edu; For registration information call 229-2347 or visit www.peopleware.net/2394.  
 
RETROUVAILLE
Is your marriage hurting in any way?  Has it grown cold, distant, unloving or uncaring?  Then please consider Retrouvaille, a program designed to help heal and renew marriages.  The next program begins Sept. 22-24.  For more information call (513) 398-3137, or check cindayretrouvaille.org.
 
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.