Bulletin for 9 July, 2006

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 9, 2006 Ezekiel 2:2-5   Spirit entered into me and said…Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites…They shall know that a prophet has been among them. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 I willingly boast of my weakness, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Mark 6:1-6   “What kind of wisdom is he endowed with?  Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary?”

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.

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 15 Mike Schamel, Emily Schamel, Megan Butler Sunday, July 16 Amanda Robinette, Matthew Barnes, Kenneth White  Sunday, July 16 Katie Beach, Sal Sparaco, Maria Sparaco

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, Greg Kramer, Bud Berberich

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 10– Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 9:18-26   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Communion Service- Chapel   7:00 p.m.—St. Vincent Mtg – NMR   7:00 p.m. – Baptism Prep Class -AER

Tuesday, July 11 – Benedict, abbot Gospel Reading:  Matthew 9:32-38   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Adoration – Church until 7:00pm 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group   7:00 p.m.—Child Protection Class – Rectory Mtg Rm

Wednesday, July 12 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 10:1-7   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Ernesto D’Amico, dec. -- Chapel   1:00 p.m. – Free Spirits - MSH   7:00 p.m. – Festival Sewing – Girl Scout Rm   7:00 p.m. – K of C-- AER

Thursday, July 13 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 9: 1-8   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel    8:15 a.m. – Mass – Tim Deger, dec. -- Chapel    6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Sct Rm and MSH

Friday, July 14 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 9:9-13   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel   5:30 p.m. – BINGO

Saturday, July 15 – Weekday   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass — Mary Ann Westendorf, dec; Willem Braaksma, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec.

Sunday, July 16 – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time   9:00 a.m. – RCIA/Adult Ed – AER 11:00 a.m. – Mass – Ronald Oldiges, dec; Esther McClain, dec; 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.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND PRAYER
The parish theme for the new liturgical year is “Prayer”.  On July 11, 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.  Please note the change in date for July only; in August we will resume the regular schedule of First Tuesday.

VOCATION VIEWS
Who should you encourage to think about a religious vocation?  What would people think if you became a priest/brother/sister?  (Mark 6:1-6)

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

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.

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 16: Basic Spiritual Health  There is a concept in therapy termed the “holistic approach” that incorporates three factors to health and wellness: the body, the mind, and the spirit.  Studies have shown that individuals with a positive spiritual life and who spend time regularly in prayer are among the overall healthiest people.  This week we will focus on the essentials of enhancing your spiritual well-being and how to incorporate more spirituality in your life.  We will also share ideas on how an individual can find time for spirituality and prayer in a world that often lacks time for these components towards a healthy self.  Handouts with practice activities and further readings will be provided.
• July 23: Basic Financial Health
• July 30    : Wrap up and Evaluation

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Information on July 1 & 2 will be in next week's bulletin.

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          $ 23,336.00 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 May           $  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

The Catholic Telegraph has reported on the Deanery plans to assure the future of Catholic Education.  Specific group tasks are being developed.  Groups will meet early August.  Watch the Catholic Telegraph and bulletin as events unfold.

School News  

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

MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 10th Annual Gene Westendorf Memorial Golf Tournament, to benefit St. Vincent Hotel, Inc., will be held Friday, July 28 at Kittyhawk Golf Course, with registration at 7:30am and a shotgun start at 8:00am.  For further information or to register, call Dana at 222-7349 no later than July 14.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Give your marriage the gift that will keep on giving – some quality time on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.  The next Weekend for this enrichment is July 28-30.  For reservations or information call Chuck and Carolyn at 848-2731.

CYO OFFICE
The CYO Office is moving for 4130 Linden Ave  Suite 285, and the new phone number is 256-1886.  The office is closed for the summer and will reopen August 8.