Bulletin for 27 August, 2006

TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – AUGUST 27, 2006 Joshua 24:1-2, 15-17, 18 As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.  Ephesians 5:21-32 Wives should be submissive to their husbands as if to the Lord.  Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church. John 6:60-69 The words I spoke to you are spirit and life.

TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 “Now, Israel, hear the statutes and decrees which I am teaching you to observe, that you may live.” James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 Humbly welcome the word that has taken root in you. Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 “That which comes out of a man, and only that, constitutes impurity.”

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, September 2      5:00pm Dabby Stevens, Olivia Norris, Haleigh Chambers Sunday, September 3     11:00am Sarah Sherman, Matthew Barnes, Kyle Abel Sunday, September 3       6:00pm Christina Jackowski, Tyler Bundy, 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.
Fred Volk, Karen Walling, Annie Hohenbrink

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
Our condolences to the family of Joseph Graves who died this week.  May light perpetual shine upon him and bring consolation to his family.

Parish Activities

Monday, August 28 – Augustine, bp, doctor Gospel Reading:  Matthew 23:13-22   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Communion Service- Chapel   7:00 p.m. – St. Vincent – ML   7:00 p.m. – Alumni -NMR

Tuesday, August 29 – Martyrdom of John the Baptist Gospel Reading:  Mark 6:17-29   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Carol Zimmer -- Chapel 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group   6:30 p.m. – Regional Mtg – St. Helen’s

Wednesday, August 30 - Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 23:27-32   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Fred Volk– Chapel   7:00 p.m. – Summer RCIA Follow-Up - MSH

Thursday, August 31 - Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 24:42-51   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Wilma Teets, dec. -- Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts   7:00 p.m. – Partnering Mtg - Ascension

Friday, September 1 -- Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 25:1-13   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – All school Mass –-Theodore McLaughlin, dec.– Church   5:30 p.m. -- BINGO

Saturday, September 2 --Weekday   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass — Mary Ann Westendorf, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Diana Higgins; Ernesto D’Amico, dec; Dennis Herrin, dec.

Sunday, September 3 – Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 a.m. – Mass – Esther McClain, dec; Mary Gessler, dec; Ronald Oldiges, dec; James and Mary Kennedy;  Walt and Jane Uhlenhake 50th wedding anniversary.     6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – 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
Lord, to whom shall we go?  You have the words of eternal life.  Choose to follow and serve God with your whole life.  (John 6:60-69)

FESTIVAL
Congratulations to all who worked last weekend to make our 51st Annual Parish Festival one of the best ever!  Many thanks are due especially to co-chairs (and Big Kahunas) Cindy Reaster and Julie Escobar.  They did a wonderful job chairing the Festival for the first time.  Remember the volunteer appreciation party on Saturday, Sep. 30 after 5pm Mass in the ICS auditorium.  This party is for everyone who volunteers in any capacity in the parish, school, and church.  Watch the bulletin for more information.

WINNER’S CIRCLE
Congratulations to our newest Winner’s Circle Winners!  For only a $5 donation, they won $100 every time the Ohio Lottery called their numbers.  You can get your tickets after Mass, or in the Rectory during regular business hours.

#795  Sheila Schock, Dayton        #939  Volanda Oliver, Dayton        #708  David Matro, Dayton
#173  Dona Rhoden, Dayton        #634  Robert Gagnon, Dayton    #493  Marthena Sinkhorn, Kettering
#922  Steve Adams, Fairborn

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. 6, 7:00pm—8:30pm.  See you there!

RCIA/ADULT EDUCATION
RCIA will resume on Sept. 10, 2006, 9:00am – 10:30am.  Keep an eye on the bulletin for more details.

FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY
On Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, Bishop Kaising will be here to celebrate mass at the 40th anniversary of the church dedication.  A short reception follows in MSH; a luncheon follows given by Dayton Serra Club at the Engineers Club for priests and religious.  If you would like to join them, the cost is $15/person.  Call Katherine at 252-9919, or drop your reservation in the collection basket or at the Rectory during business hours.

PARTNERING
Coming to Dayton on Wednesday, Oct. 25 is Sr. Helen Prejean, Catholic activist who works in prison ministry, and central figure in the movie Dead Man Walking.  Sr. Prejean has also written The Death of Innocents, which discusses the treatment of the imprisoned poor.  In preparation of her visit, the St. Helen Book Club invites you to join them in the Big Catholic Read and discussion of that book.  Discounted copies may be prepaid and ordered through Immaculate Conception ($11.20, payable to Immaculate Conception) no later than Aug. 27.  The discussion will be held on Thursday Oct. 19 at 7:30pm in the Smith Building at St. Helen’s.  For more information, call Debbie Goldberg at 253-2647.

IT’S A GALA! 
Join the fun!  Dinner, dance, and silent auction (something for everyone: big prizes , little prizes) at the Doubletree Inn at 3rd and Ludlow, on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7pm.  Cost is $50 per person…make your plans now to attend this benefit for IC.  For more information call Christina Braaksma at 298-0818.
 

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for Aug 19 & 20: Envelope $ 6447.50 Loose    $  607.00          $ 7084.50

Attendance              5:00     187 11: 00   225 6:00     355 Total    767

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  $ 24,336.00 July           $  3,037.00 Total          $ 27,373.00 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 $ 18,892.00 July          $  1,086.00 Total:        $ 19,978.00   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.

LEAVING A LEGACY
Remember to leave a legacy that keeps on giving.  Remember Immaculate Conception in your will.  Consult your lawyer first.  Thanks ahead of time.

School News

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!
And best wishes from the parish for a productive, enjoyable school year.

OFFICE HOURS
The School Office will be open from 7:30am – 3:30pm every school day.

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

UD LIFELONE LEARNING INSTITUTE (UDLLI)
The UD LLI offers senior adults in the Greater Miami Valley opportunities to join other seniors in a wide variety of informal discussion seminars based on the peer-learning concept.  We are now accepting registrations for our UDLLI Fall Program, which begins Sep. 11, 2006.  For more information contact the Special Programs and Continuing Education at UD, 229-2347.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
A 24-week course held every Tuesday from 6:30pm—9:30pm, Sep. 12—Dec. 5 will give participants the ability to become spiritual directors.  In partnership with the UD Religious Studies Dept., classical and modern understandings of spiritual growth will develop the ability for participants to walk with others on their spiritual journey.  Please call for details and course fees: Chris Bryte 426-2363, or email chrisb@bergamocenter.org.  Registration deadline is August 8.

MARRIED AND ENGAGED COUPLES
Want marriage insurance?  Learn Natural Family Planning (NFP) from the Couple to Couple League of Dayton.  Classes begin Aug. 27.  For more information call 435-4750.

Bulletin for 20 August, 2006

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – AUGUST 20, 2006 Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house, she has spread her table. Ephesians 5:15-20 Try to discern the will of the Lord. John 6:51-58 He who feeds on my flesh has life eternal, and I will raise him up on the last day.

TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – AUGUST 27, 2006 Joshua 24:1-2, 15-17, 18 As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Ephesians 5:21-32 Wives should be submissive to their husbands as if to the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church. John 6:60-69 The words I spoke to you are spirit and life.

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 26 5:00pm Mike Schamel, Emily Schamel, Kyle Johnson Sunday, August 27 11:00am Sifa Faustine, Ben Connair, Chris Connair Sunday, August 27 6:00pm Kateri Dillon, Trevor Mackey, Tyler Mackey

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. Annie Hohenbrink, Roy Young, Rosalie Hall, Florence Ross, Vi Konen 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 Our condolences to the family of Ruth Mattox. May light perpetual shine upon her and bring consolation to her family.

Parish Activities

Monday, August 21 – Pius X, pope Gospel Reading: Matthew 19:16-22 8:00 a.m. – Festival Tear Down -- playground 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Communion Service- Chapel 6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass - Chapel

Tuesday, August 22 – Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gospel Reading: Matthew 19:23-30 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass – Delores Lins, dec. -- Chapel 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group 6:00 p.m. – Meet the Teachers - ICS

Wednesday, August 23 – Weekday FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Gospel Reading: Matthew 20:1-16 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass – James & Carol Tagye 37th anniversary– Chapel

Thursday, August 24 – Bartholomew, apostle Gospel Reading: John 1:45-51 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Flea Market take-in until 6:00pm 6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts

Friday, August 25 -- Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:34-40 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Joe (dec) & Mary (living) Umina 50th anniversary– Chapel 5:30 p.m. -- BINGO

Saturday, August 26 -- Weekday 3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church 4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. – Mass — Mary Ann Westendorf, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Willem Braaksma, dec.

Sunday, August 27 – Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 a.m. – Mass – Ronald Oldiges, dec; Paul & Mary Wittman; Joe & Mary Umina. 6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – 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 Our communion with Jesus unites us will all believers. As you participate in the Eucharist pray that the Church may be strengthened as the Body of Christ. (John 6:41-51) SUMMER HOURS Through August 25, the Rectory Office will be open 8:00am – 12:00pm Monday through Friday, and by appointment. FESTIVAL NEWS Thanks to all who have volunteered/and are supporting the 51st Annual Parish Festival. Make sure you stop by the festival grounds on Saturday, open till 10”30pm, and Sunday 1:00pm – 10:30pm. Check out the new booths, have something to eat at the Indian Booth, or have a variety of other foods. Enjoy a beverage at the Beer Booth, Soft Drinks trailers, or Smoothie Booth, and play a few hands of Showdown. Don’t forget to check out the treasures at the Flea Market! There are plenty of activities for children. Come. Enjoy. Thanks. RCIA/ADULT EDUCATION RCIA will resume on Sept. 10, 2006, 9:00am – 10:30am. Keep an eye on the bulletin for more details. FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY On Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, Bishop Kaising will be here to celebrate mass at the 40th anniversary of the church dedication. A short reception follows in MSH; a luncheon follows given by Serra International at the Engineers Club for priests and religious. If you would like to join them, the cost is $15/person. Call Katherine at 252-9919, or drop your reservation in the collection basket or at the Rectory during business hours. 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. 6, 7:00pm—8:30pm. See you there! PARTNERING Coming to Dayton on Wednesday, Oct. 25 is Sr. Helen Prejean, Catholic activist who works in prison ministry, and central figure in the movie Dead Man Walking. Sr. Prejean has also written The Death of Innocents, which discusses the treatment of the imprisoned poor. In preparation of her visit, the St. Helen Book Club invites you to join them in the Big Catholic Read and discussion of that book. Discounted copies may be prepaid and ordered through St. Helen’s ($11.20, payable to St. Helen Parish) no later than Aug. 27. The discussion will be held on Thursday Oct. 19 at 7:30pm in the Smith Building at St. Helen’s. For more information, call Matt Dunn at 254-6233. IT’S A GALA! Parishioners…Save the date Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006. The Braaksma Family will sponsor the Gala Fun and Fundraiser “Night Under the Stars” for Immaculate Conception. There will be a dinner, dance, and silent auction. At the Doubletree Inn. Watch the bulletin for more details (and in the meantime, enjoy the Festival!) JOB OPENING Now accepting resumes/applications for a full time Maintenance Supervisor, full time custodian, and part time cleaner. Apply in person at the Rectory Office (8am—12pm), or mail to: Maintenance Opening, 2300 S. Smithville Rd. Dayton OH 45420.

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need: $10,096.00 Tithe for Aug 12 & 13: Envelope $ 8003.50 Loose $ 442.00 $ 8445.50

Attendance 5:00 165 11: 00 242 6:00 611 Total 1028

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 $ 24,336.00 July $ 3,037.00 Total $ 27,373.00 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 $ 18,892.00 July $ 1,086.00 Total: $ 19,978.00 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

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS AND FACULTY! You can “Meet the Teacher” on Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 6pm-7pm. You can pick up your White Envelope information, buy your lunch tickets, check out the used uniforms in the Auditorium, and pick up your gym clothes. OFFICE HOURS The School Office will be open from 8:00am – 12:00pm Monday-Friday until Aug. 22. After school begins on Aug. 23, the Office hours will be 7:30am – 3:30pm. FISH FRY 2007 Calling all fish lovers! We need a new co-chair for Fish Fry in place before school starts. Please call Chris and Ginger Dahm at 258-8189 to give your time and talent to our school. DAYCARE HAPPENINGS In addition to our two preschool programs we will offer an after school program beginning August 23rd. Our program is not the latch key program, but rather a licensed program by the State of Ohio. The after school age groups are: 5 -- 11 and 11 – 14. Registrations are required for all participants, even those who were in one of our programs last year. The forms can be obtained by visiting the school web site or by contacting the school. Registrations were due by August 4th; please contact the Daycare as soon as possible if you are interested as space is allocated on a first come, first served basis. For information contact Daycare at 253-0201, download the information from www.ics.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us, or contact Bill Wagner at bwagner@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

UD LIFELONE LEARNING INSTITUTE (UDLLI) The UD LLI offers senior adults in the Greater Miami Valley opportunities to join other seniors in a wide variety of informal discussion seminars based on the peer-learning concept. We are now accepting registrations for our UDLLI Fall Program, which begins Sep. 11, 2006. For more information contact the Special Programs and Continuing Education at UD, 229-2347. SPIRITUAL DIRECTION A 24-week course held every Tuesday from 6:30pm—9:30pm, Sep. 12—Dec. 5 will give participants the ability to become spiritual directors. In partnership with the UD Religious Studies Dept., classical and modern understandings of spiritual growth will develop the ability for participants to walk with others on their spiritual journey. Please call for details and course fees: Chris Bryte 426-2363, or email chrisb@bergamocenter.org. Registration deadline is August 8. MARRIED AND ENGAGED COUPLES Want marriage insurance? Learn Natural Family Planning (NFP) from the Couple to Couple League of Dayton. Classes begin Aug. 27. For more information call 435-4750.

Bulletin for 13 Aug, 2006

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – AUGUST 13, 2006 1 Kings 19:4-8 Strengthened by that food, Elijah walked forty days and forty nights to the mountain of God, Horeb. Ephesians 4:30-5:2 Be imitators of God as his dear children. John 6:41-51 The bread I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world.

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – AUGUST 20, 2006 Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house,…she has spread her table. Ephesians 5:15-20 Try to discern the will of the Lord. John 6:51-58 He who feeds on my flesh has life eternal, and I will raise him up on the last day.

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 19 - 5:00pm Abby Plummer, Shelly Baker, Tyler Gifford Sunday, August 20 - 11:00am Sharon Coutinho, Deanna Shaw, Robert Gearhart Sunday, August 20 - 6:00pm Jack Stump, Zach Cross, Mary Grace Kochmar

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.
          Florence Ross, Bill Strong, Carol Hartke

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, August 14 – Maximilian Mary Kolbe, priest, martyr Gospel Reading:  Matthew 17:22-27   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Communion Service- Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Flea Market take-in until 6:00pm   6:00 p.m. – Festival set up until 9:00pm   7:00 p.m. – RCIA Team- Rectory

Tuesday, August 15 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation Gospel Reading:  Luke 1:39-56   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Holy Day Mass- Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Flea Market take-in until 6:00pm 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group   6:00 p.m. – Festival set up until 9:00pm   7:00 p.m. – Holy Day Mass - Church

Wednesday, August 16 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 18:15-20   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Beth Kennedy – Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Festival set up until 9:00pm   7:00 p.m. – Festival Sewing – Girl Scout Rm

Thursday, August 17 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 18:21-19:1   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Clara Stansell, dec. – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Flea Market take-in until 6:00pm   6:00 p.m. – Festival set up until 9:00pm   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts

Friday, August 18 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 19:3-12   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Paul and Mary Wittman – Chapel   9:15 a.m. – Teachers’ In-service   7:00 p.m. –FESTIVAL – til 11:30pm

Saturday, August 19 – Weekday   1:00 p.m. – FESTIVAL—11:30pm   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.

Sunday, August 20 – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 a.m. –Mass – Mary Gessler, dec; Lynn McGarry, dec; Bud Berberich, dec; Irene Williams.   1:00 p.m. – FESTIVAL – till 10:00pm   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – 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
Jesus continues to draw those who believe.  Our world is hungry and thirsty for the Bread of Life.  Consider sharing your faith.  Consider ministry in the Church.  (John 6:41-51)

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

• Festival construction: join us Monday- Thursday this week, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and 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.
• The Flea Market is taking your donations every day this week 10:00am – 6:00pm. 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 up; they can be any theme you wish.  For information call Shannon at 429-4714.

RCIA/ADULT EDUCATION
RCIA will resume on Sept. 10, 2006, 9:30am – 10:30am.  Keep an eye on the bulletin for more details.
 
FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY
On Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, Bishop Kaising will be here to celebrate mass at the 40th anniversary of the church dedication.  A short reception follows in MSH; a luncheon follows given by Serra International at the Engineers Club for priests and religious.  If you would like to join them, the cost is $15/person.  Call Katherine at 252-9919, or drop your reservation in the collection basket or at the Rectory during business hours.
 
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. 6, 7:00pm—8:30pm.  See you there!
 
PARTNERING
Coming to Dayton on Wednesday, Oct. 25 is Sr. Helen Prejean, Catholic activist who works in prison ministry, and central figure in the movie Dead Man Walking.  Sr. Prejean has also written The Death of Innocents, which discusses the treatment of the imprisoned poor.  In preparation of her visit, the St. Helen Book Club invites you to join them in the Big Catholic Read and discussion of that book.  Discounted copies may be prepaid and ordered through Immaculate Conception ($11.20, payable to Immaculate Conception) no later than Aug. 27.  The discussion will be held on Thursday Oct. 19 at 7:30pm in the Smith Building at St. Helen’s.  For more information, call Debbie Goldberg at 253-2647.


IT’S A GALA!
Parishioners…Save the date Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006.  The Braaksma Family will sponsor the Gala Fun and Fundraiser “Night Under the Stars” for Immaculate Conception.  There will be a dinner, dance, and silent auction. At the Doubletree Inn.  Watch the bulletin for more details (and in the meantime, enjoy the Festival!)

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for July 15 and 16: Envelope $10571.50 Loose    $  381.00          $10952.50

Attendance              5:00     175 11: 00   228 6:00     482 Total    885

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  $ 24,336.00 July           $  3,037.00 Total          $ 27,373.00 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 $ 18,892.00 June          $  1,086.00 Total:        $ 19,978.00   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.

LEAVING A LEGACY
Remember to leave a legacy that keeps on giving.  Remember Immaculate Conception in your will.  Consult your lawyer.

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.

DAYCARE HAPPENINGS 
In addition to our two preschool programs we will offer an after school program beginning August 23rd.  Our program is not the latch key program, but rather a licensed program by the State of Ohio.  The after school age groups are: 5 -- 11 and 11 – 14.  Registrations are required for all participants, even those who were in one of our programs last year.  The forms can be obtained by visiting the school web site or by contacting the school.  Registrations were due by August 4th; please contact the Daycare as soon as possible if you are interested as space is allocated on a first come, first served basis.  For information contact Daycare at 253-0201, download the information from www.ics.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us, or contact Bill Wagner at bwagner@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

RIGHT TO LIFE HIRING
Tri County Right to Life has numeral full and part time positions available, including two full time teachers for our abstinence until marriage program and after school coordinator for Tecumseh and South Schools; a part time Administrative Assistant; a data manager, a pre-school teacher, and others.  All positions will begin Aug. 15.  If you are interested please call Pat at (513) 845-0405.

UD LIFELONE LEARNING INSTITUTE (UDLLI)
The UD LLI offers senior adults in the Greater Miami Valley opportunities to join other seniors in a wide variety of informal discussion seminars based on the peer-learning concept.  We are now accepting registrations for our UDLLI Fall Program, which begins Sep. 11, 2006.  For more information contact the Special Programs and Continuing Education at UD, 229-2347.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
A 24-week course held every Tuesday from 6:30pm—9:30pm, Sep. 12—Dec. 5 will give participants the ability to become spiritual directors.  In partnership with the UD Religious Studies Dept., classical and modern understandings of spiritual growth will develop the ability for participants to walk with others on their spiritual journey.  Please call for details and course fees: Chris Bryte 426-2363, or email chrisb@bergamocenter.org.  Registration deadline is August 8.

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.

Bulletin for 6 Aug, 2006

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.

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – AUGUST 13, 2006 1 Kings 19:4-8 Strengthened by that food, Elijah walked forty days and forty nights to the mountain of God, Horeb. Ephesians 4:30-5:2 Be imitators of God as his dear children. John 6:41-51 The bread I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world.

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 12 - 5:00pm Brianna Keller, Megan Butler, Dabby Stevens Sunday, August 13 - 11:00am Amanda Robinette, Matthew Barnes, Kenneth White Sunday, August 13 - 6:00pm Katie Beach, Christina Jackowski, Brian Beall

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.
Bill Strong, Vi Konen, Helen Sableski

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
Our condolences to the family of Ruth Mattox.  May light perpetual shine upon her and bring consolation to her family.

Parish Activities

Monday, August 7 - Weekday Gospel Reading:  Matthew 14:13-21   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Communion Service- Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Flea Market take-in until 6:00pm   6:00 p.m. – Festival set up until 9:00pm   6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass – Chapel   7:00 p.m. – ICS PTO Mtg – ICS Room 108

Tuesday, August 8 – Dominic, priest Gospel Reading:  Matthew 14:22-36   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Marie Korte, dec. – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Flea Market take-in until 6:00pm 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group   6:00 p.m. – Festival set up until 9:00pm

Wednesday, August 9 – Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, virgin, martyr Gospel Reading:  Matthew 15:21-28   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Daniel Crickmore, dec. – Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Festival set up until 9:00pm   7:00 p.m. – Festival Sewing – Girl Scout Rm

Thursday, August 10 – Lawrence, deacon, martyr Gospel Reading:  John 12:24-26   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Delores Lins, dec. – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Flea Market take-in until 6:00pm   6:00 p.m. – Festival set up until 9:00pm   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts   7:00 p.m. – Education Comm. -- Ascension

Friday, August 11 – Clare, virgin Gospel Reading:  Matthew 16:24-28   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Esther McClain, dec. – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Flea Market take-in until 6:00pm   5:30 p.m. – BINGO   6:00 p.m. – Festival set up until 9:00pm   6:30 p.m. – Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, August 12 - Weekday   9:00 a.m. – Flea Market take-ins until 12:00 noon   1:30 p.m. -- Wedding   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass — Mary Ann Westendorf, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Ronald Oldiges, dec; Carl Peitz, dec.   6:00 p.m. – PREP Enrollment - Vestibule

Sunday, August 13 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 a.m. – Family Mass – All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. – PREP Enrollment - Vestibule   6:00 p.m. – Ronald Van Leeuwen, dec; Tim Deger, dec; Bud Berberich, dec.   7:00 p.m. -- PREP Enrollment - Vestibule

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
We are challenged today to seek what will last.  Give Jesus, the Bread of Life, your priority and you will always be satisfied.  (John 6:24-35)

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

• If you signed up for the Argosy trip on Sep. 24, you can give your $16 trip fee to Betty Chadwell at the picnic.

 
FESTIVAL NEWS

• Festival construction begins Monday, 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 this 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.

RCIA/ADULT EDUCATION
RCIA will resume in September.  Keep an eye on the bulletin for more details.
 
FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Get your reservation in for lunch at the Engineer’s Club, Oct. 1, 2006 at 1:20pm (after the anniversary mass.)  Visit with Bishop Kaising and other priests and religious who have served Immaculate Conception.  Cost is $15/person; contact Katherine at the Rectory for more information.
 
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. 6, 7:00pm—8:30pm.  See you there!
 
PARTNERING
Coming to Dayton on Wednesday, Oct. 25 is Sr. Helen Prejean, Catholic activist who works in prison ministry, and central figure in the movie Dead Man Walking.  Sr. Prejean has also written The Death of Innocents, which discusses the treatment of the imprisoned poor.  In preparation of her visit, the St. Helen Book Club invites you to join them in the Big Catholic Read and discussion of that book.  Discounted copies may be prepaid and ordered through St. Helen’s ($11.20, payable to St. Helen Parish) no later than Aug. 27.  The discussion will be held on Thursday Oct. 19 at 7:30pm in the Smith Building at St. Helen’s.  For more information, call Matt Dunn at 254-6233.

IT’S A GALA!
Parishioners…Save the date Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006.  The Braaksma Family will sponsor the Gala Fun and Fundraiser “Night Under the Stars” for Immaculate Conception.  There will be a dinner, dance, and silent auction. At the Doubletree Inn.  Watch the bulletin for more details (and in the meantime, enjoy the Festival!)

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 July 15 and 16: Envelope $ 7123.00 Loose    $  595.00          $ 7718.00

Attendance              5:00     180 11: 00   242 6:00     327 Total    749

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.

DAYCARE HAPPENINGS 
In addition to our two preschool programs we will offer an after school program beginning August 23rd.  Our program is not the latch key program, but rather a licensed program by the State of Ohio.  The after school age groups are: 5 -- 11 and 11 – 14.  Registrations are required for all participants, even those who were in one of our programs last year.  The forms can be obtained by visiting the school web site or by contacting the school.  Registrations were due by August 4th; please contact the Daycare as soon as possible if you are interested as space is allocated on a first come, first served basis.  For information contact Daycare at 253-0201, download the information from www.ics.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us, or contact Bill Wagner at bwagner@ics.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us.

• Wanted: The Preschool/Daycare needs someone to clean in the evenings for two hours (10 hours per week).  For information call 253-0201 or contact Bill Wagner at bwagner@ics.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us.

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

GERMANFEST
The 23rd Annual Germanfest Picnic will be held August 11, 12, & 13 at Carillon Park. Attractions include live music, German beer steins, Bavarian clothes, a culture tent, Bavarian Roasted almonds, Schnitzel dinners, and a great selection of German beer.  This event is free and open to the public, so join them on Friday 4pm—8pm, Saturday 12pm—8pm, and Sunday 12pm—7pm.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
A 24-week course held every Tuesday from 6:30pm—9:30pm, Sep. 12—Dec. 5 will give participants the ability to become spiritual directors.  In partnership with the UD Religious Studies Dept., classical and modern understandings of spiritual growth will develop the ability for participants to walk with others on their spiritual journey.  Please call for details and course fees: Chris Bryte 426-2363, or email chrisb@bergamocenter.org.  Registration deadline is August 8.

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.

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.