Bulletin for 24 September, 2006

TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 If the just one be the son of God, he will defend him and deliver him from the hand of his foes. James 3:16-43 The harvest of justice is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. Mark 9:30-37 If anyone wishes to rank first, he must remain the last one of all and the servant of all.  Whoever welcomes a child such as this for my sake welcomes me.

TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 1, 2006 Numbers 11:25-29 The spirit came to rest on Eldad, Medad, and the seventy, they prophesied. James 5:1-6 Here, crying aloud, are the wages you withheld from the farmhands who harvested your fields. Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48 It would be better if anyone who leads astray one of these simple believers were to be plunged into the sea.

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 30      5:00pm Mike Schamel, Emily Schamel, Kyle Johnson Sunday, October 1        11:00am Ben Connair, Chris Connair, Umberto Speranza,  Michael Wagner, Karen Walling Sunday, October 1          6:00pm Christina Jackowski, Nathan Markley, Katie Beach

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.

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, September 25 - Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 8:16-18  8:00 a.m.  – Morning Prayer – Chapel  8:15 a.m. – Communion – Chapel  3:00 p.m. – Blood Drive – MSH  6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass- Chapel  7:00 p.m. – St. Vincent DePaul- ML

Tuesday, September 26- Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 8:19-21   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Katherine Fletcher, dec. – Chapel 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group

Wednesday, September 27 – Vincent DePaul - priest Gospel Reading:  Luke 9:1-6   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Mary Ann Westendorf, dec. Chapel   7:00 p.m. – Educ. Comm, Parish Council, TFTF, Finance Mtg - MSH

Thursday, September 28 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 9:7-9   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Norma Jean DeRozier, dec --Chapel   6:30 p.m. – Cub Scouts

Friday, September 29 – Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, archangels Gospel Reading:  John 1:47-51   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – School Mass –-Church   5:30 p.m. -- BINGO

Saturday, September 30 – Jerome, priest, doctor 10:00 a.m. – Server Training for Anniversary Mass   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass- All Parishioners

Sunday, October 1 – Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time   9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Choir Room   9:15 a.m. – PREP – Undercroft   9:30 a.m. – RCIA/ML 11:00 a.m. – 40th Anniversary Mass– Mary Gessler, dec; Mary Ann Westendorf, dec.   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Dennis Herrin, dec; William Tagye

A YEAR OF PRAYER

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT I.C.
Join us at 8:15am for Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, seasonal litany, and Benediction each First Saturday of every month.  Mass, Exposition, Rosary, Seasonal Litany, and Benediction are currently celebrated Mondays through Fridays beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel.

VOCATION VIEWS
Follow the Lord Jesus.  If you lose yourself for Jesus’ sake, you will find life.  He is worth it and your life depends on it.  (Mark 8:27-35)

Parish News

RESPECT LIFE
Pope Benedict calls us to “make God’s love present in the world.”  The US Conference of Catholic Bishops present the theme, “We are created, loved, and redeemed by God, priceless in his eyes”, as an invitation to respect all human life.  There is an opportunity to help those in particular need by donating to the Respect Life Collection (second collection) at all masses next weekend, Sep. 30/Oct 1.

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. 4 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 or Charlotte Flohre at 254-7654.

GIFTS OF TIME/TALENT NEEDED
The 5:00pm Mass is in need of ushers to meet, greet, and seat parishioners; collect tithe, and assist with the communion count.  If you are interested, please see Andy Rado after Mass.
    In the event you have a family member or friend who is unable to walk up to the altar for communion, please inform an usher.  In the absence of an usher, please stand next to the person needing communion and a Eucharistic Minister will bring communion to him/her.
    The 5:00pm and 11:00am masses also need lectors.  If you are interested in reading one of the lessons at Mass, please contact Jeanne Schoenharl at 256-5231.

FOLK CHOIR NEWS 
Congratulations, thanks, and God go with you!  Four members of the Saturday choir graduated from Chaminade-Julienne High School in June and are now off to college.  Nathan Eloe served at IC for eight years, and is attending the University of Missouri – Rolla as a Computer Science and Physics major.  Mark Shoemaker also served at IC for eight years, and he is a Music Performance major in the conservatory at Capital University.  Chris Scupski served our community for five years, and is at the University of Cincinnati studying Architecture.  Patrick Martin is attending Miami University (major undecided) after two years of service.  We congratulated them on their achievements in high school, thank them for their years of dedicated service to the parish, and pray for God’s protection for them as they move on.
The Saturday 5:00pm Choir is always open to new members!  We meet from 3:45pm –4:45pm on Saturdays, and for 90 minutes during the week.  If you are interested in joining us, stop by after Saturday mass or call Laurie Eloe at 374-2015.  No experience is necessary, and we welcome singers and instrumentalists who are in the 5th grade through Free Spirits age.

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 get your Winner’s Circle tickets in the main vestibule after mass on the fourth weekend of the month, or in the Rectory during regular business hours.

#724  Eileen Schumacher, Dayton    #536  Eileen Schumacher, Dayton     #363  A. Elaine Carey, Dayton
#862  Tootie Mahoney, Dayton    #995  Kim Hayes, Troy        #488  John Chadwell, Dayton

NEW DIRECTORY COMING SOON
We are in the process of updating our annual Church Guide Book and Directory.  This book contains all the information you need for Immaculate Conception, and it is provided at no cost to us by the local businesses that advertise in it.  If you would like to place an ad, please call the Rectory at 252-9919.

NOW IS THE TIME TO UPDATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION!
Do we have your family membership record correct?  Have you changed your address or phone number?  Have you added to your family?  Have any children moved out, or others moved back in?  Please let us know!  Call Katherine at 252-9919.

OUREACH
FLU SHOTS are back! You can get your flu shot on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 11am –1pm.  Cost is $28; Medicare will pick up the fee, and your insurance company may also.  Please call the Rectory if you would like to take advantage of this service: all shots will be given on a first come—first served basis.  For more information call Rita Moorman at 252-2554.

PARTNERING

WAS IT SOMETHING I SAID?
Having adult children who no longer practice the Catholic faith can be painful for many of us.  How does a parent interact with that son or daughter?  What responsibility should a parent continue to carry?  Jane Bensman will present an evening entitled, “Was it something I said?” on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 7:30-9:00pm in the Smith Bldg at St. Helen’s Church.  For information or reservations, call Joan Torres at 256-8815.

VISIT BY SR. HELEN PREJEAN
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.  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.


STEWARDSHIP
Twenty thousand for my brand new car,
Twenty thousand for my piece of sod.
Fifty thousand I paid to begin a house
A dollar I gave to God.
Yet there is one big question
For the answer I still search:
With things so bad in this old world,
What’s holding back my church?
            Unknown

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for Aug 26 & 27: Envelope $ 7965.00 Loose    $  549.00          $ 8514.00

Attendance              5:00     177 11: 00   253 6:00     373 Total    803

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  $ 27,373.00 August         $  3,088.00 Total          $ 30,461.00 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 $ 19,978.00 August        $  1,289.00 Total:        $ 21,267.00   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
Immaculate Conception Parish has thrived as a community of faith since 1938.  We thank God for the many women, men, priests and religious who have left legacies for our Catholic school, churches, education, spiritual and social services.  Now it is our turn, and we pray that we will be as generous as our forbearers in our service and ministry to future Catholics.  The idea of generational planning and giving has always been essential to the life and success of the Church and its members.  Please give a gift that keeps on giving.

School News

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

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
The ICS PTO is selling Entertainment 2007 savings books for only $25 each!  This is the ONLY parish group selling these books, which will earn money for many special PTO projects.  They make great birthday and Christmas gifts, and help our local economy AND our school at the same time. For information, or to purchase a book, call Betty Mueller at 253-7275.

MARKET DAY
Halloween Tricks or Treats! Order your Halloween goodies – fruit snacks, goldfish crackers, pumpkin cookies – from Market Day and help our school!  Order forms are available in the vestibules; last day to order is Wednesday, Oct. 4.  For more information call Connie Johnson at 258-8315

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

CJ SPAGHETTI DINNER
Chaminade-Julienne High School will host their Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 4:00pm –7:00pm in the CJ gym.  Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children.  This is a delicious spaghetti and meatball dinner prepared by an authentic Italian chef will be followed by an after dinner coffee café and dessert bar.  Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 461-+3740, ext. 249, or at the door.

SEVEN LEVELS OF INTIMACY
Matthew Kelly, noted New York Times best selling author and speaker, will present an evening at Carroll High School on Monday, Oct. 2 at 7:00pm.  In his latest book, The Seven Levels of Intimacy: The Art of Loving and the Hoy of Being Loved, Kelly talks about the challenges and opportunities that relationships present in our quest to become the best version of ourselves.  For information, please visit www.matthewkelly.org, or call (513) 221-7700.

FAMILY ROSARY RALLY
The Family Rosary Rally II is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2:30pm at the UD Arena.  For details, see www.familyrosaryrally.org.


MIAMI VALLEY LIFE CHAIN
The 2006 Life Chain will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 2:00pm-3:30pm. We will be meet at the shrine at 1:30pm, and caravan over together.   For information contact Ann Sherman at 253-05338.

Bulletin for 17 September, 2006

TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 Isaiah 50:4-9 The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced. James 2:14-18 What good is it to profess faith without practicing it? Mark 8:27-35 If a man wishes to come after me, he must deny his very self, take up his cross, and follow in my steps.”

TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 If the just one be the son of God, he will defend him and deliver him from the hand of his foes. James 3:16-43 The harvest of justice is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. Mark 9:30-37 If anyone wishes to rank first, he must remain the last one of all and the servant of all.  Whoever welcomes a child such as this for my sake welcomes me.

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 30- 5:00pm Mike Schamel, Emily Schamel, Kyle Johnson Sunday, October 1 - 11:00am Haleigh Chambers, Amanda Robinette, Kyle Abel Sunday, October 1 - 6:00pm Christina Jackowski, Nathan Markley, Katie Beach

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.
Terry Welch, Paul Firment, 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.

Parish Activities

Monday, September 18 - Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 7:1-10  8:00 a.m.  – Morning Prayer – Chapel  8:15 a.m. – Communion – Chapel  7:00 p.m. – Parish Council - AER

Tuesday, September 19- Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 7:11-17   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Katherine Fletcher, dec. – Chapel 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group   1:00 p.m. – Rosary Altar -MSH

Wednesday, September 20 – Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and companions, martyrs Gospel Reading:  Luke 7:31-35   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Mary Ann Westendorf, dec. Chapel     7:30 p.m. – K of C Ladies - AER

Thursday, September 21 – Matthew, apostle, evangelist Gospel Reading:  Mark 9:9-13   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Chapel   6:30 p.m. – Cub Scouts

Friday, September 22 - Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 8: 1-3   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – School Mass –-Church   5:30 p.m. -- BINGO

Saturday, September 23 – Pio of Pietreclina, priest St. Vincent Hotel Meal sign-ups 10:00 a.m. – Anniversary Committee - Rectory   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass- Donald and Janet Boehmer wedding anniv; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec;          Mary Ann Westendorf, dec.   6:00 p.m. – Volunteer Party – ICS Auditorium

Sunday, September 24 – Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Vincent Hotel Meal sign-ups   9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Choir Room   9:15 a.m. – PREP – Undercroft   9:30 a.m. – RCIA/ML 11:00 a.m. – Mass– Gladys Magel, dec; Ronald Oldiges, dec.   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – All Parishioners   7:00 p.m. – ICYM – YM Room

Parish News

A YEAR OF PRAYER

ROSARY ALTAR
Ladies of the parish, the first Rosary Altar meeting of the year will be held at 12:00pm on Sep. 19 in MSH.  We will begin on a high note – FOOD!  Everyone is asked to provide a side dish and a white elephant gift.  On our agenda are prayers, a meeting, food specialties, and the highly anticipated dice game.  We will also plan the upcoming months’ activities, including games which will pique your interests.  We truly need your input!  This is an opportune time to meet some amazing ladies in the parish.  Bring a friend, and let the fun begin!  For information, call Shirley Deger at 254-4309.

VOLUNTEER PARTY
If you volunteer in any capacity for our parish -- in the school, church, in Scouts or sports, as a lector, server, or eucharistic minister, as a festival worker or booth chair, at BINGO or in the Choir, with St. Vincent DePaul, or any of our many committees – this party is for YOU.  Come join us after 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, Sep. 23 in the ICS Auditorium for our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party.  We’ll provide the meat and drinks; if your last name begins with A-I, please bring a side dish to share; J-Q, please bring a dessert to share; R-Z, please bring a salad to share.  Please RSVP to Katherine at 252-9919 by Wednesday, Sep 20.

FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY
We announce the 40th Anniversary Mass of the Church dedication of Immaculate Conception.  Bishop John Kaising will be the celebrant, and former priests and religious of the parish have been invited.  The mass will be celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 11:00am; there will be a short reception following in MSH.  Luncheon at the Engineers Club will be held at 1:20pm for the priests and religious; this luncheon is sponsored by Serra Club of Dayton.  If you would like to attend the luncheon, the cost is $15/person.  Call Katherine at 252-9919 for more information.

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 or Charlotte Flohre at 254-7654.

GIFTS OF TIME/TALENT NEEDED

• The 5:00pm Mass is in need of ushers to meet, greet, and seat parishioners; collect tithe, and assist with the communion count.  If you are interested, please see Andy Rado after Mass.
• In the event you have a family member or friend who is unable to walk up to the altar for communion, please inform an usher.  In the absence of an usher, please stand next to the person needing communion and a Eucharistic Minister will bring communion to him/her.
• The 5:00pm and 11:00am masses also need some new lectors.  If you are interested in reading one of the lessons at Mass, please contact Jeanne Schoenharl at 256-5231.

PARTNERING

VISIT BY SR. HELEN PREJEAN
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.  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.

JAMMIN’ WITH THE J-MAN
High school age students, jam with the Christian band “Weathered Soul”.  Meet teens from Ascension, St. Helen’s, and Immaculate Conception.  Breakout sessions digging into God’s word.  Sunday, Sep. 24, 9:00am –12:00pm in the Ascension gym. Free admission!  Call Jim Murray 253-1997 or see jmurray@ascensionkettering.org.


STEWARDSHIP
Last weekend was Stewardship Weekend.  A few thoughts to keep in mind…
    Simple things like expressing gratitude seem surprising in this day and age, but we know that even Jesus himself experienced lack of gratitude.  It is difficult to be grateful and unhappy at the same time.  Show your gratitude, give of yourself.
    The parents of a young man who was a war casualty gave their church a donation in his name.  Learning of this, another woman said to her husband, “Let’s give a donation for our son.”  The father replied, “Why?  Our boy didn’t lose his life.”  “That’s just the point”, said the mother.  “Let’s give it because he didn’t.”

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for Aug 26 & 27: Envelope $ 8028.00 Loose    $  694.00          $ 8722.00

Attendance              5:00     221 11: 00   277 6:00     516 Total   1014

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  $ 27,373.00 August         $  3,088.00 Total          $ 30,461.00 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 $ 19,978.00 August        $  1,289.00 Total:        $ 21,267.00   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
Leaving a legacy gift is about the future – how you can change it, mold it, or inspire it.  Our parish will continue to grow in different ways even as we change demographically.  Our needs will arise from the new challenges. To sustain and enhance our ministry you can support specific parish projects, activities, or needs by leaving a Legacy Gift.  Among the many ways you can help the parish: leave a gift in your will to the parish; give a cash donation; remember deceased loved ones with a memorial gift; contribute to the Endowment Fund; name IC as the beneficiary of your IRA, pension plan, or life insurance policy; or give a gift of property or securities.  Thank you for your generous support in the past, and help us move securely into the future.

School News

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

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
The ICS PTO is selling Entertainment 2007 savings books for only $25 each!  This is the ONLY parish group selling these books, which will earn money for many special PTO projects.  They make great birthday and Christmas gifts, and help our local economy AND our school at the same time. For information, or to purchase a book, call Betty Mueller at 253-7275.

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

RETROUVAILLE
Is your marriage hurting?  Has it grown cold, distant, unloving, or uncaring?  Retrouvaille is for marriages that have lost some of their spark, for couples having difficulties in communication, and even those couples on the edge of separation or divorce.  The next program is Sep 22-24.  For more information call (513) 398-3137.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Worldwide Marriage Encounter – a great way to enrich your marriage and your relationship with God.  The next weekend is Sep. 29-Oct 1; for information call Chuck and Carolyn at 848-2731

MIAMI VALLEY LIFE CHAIN
The 2006 Life Chain will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 2:00pm-2:30pm.  For information contact Karl or Jiffie Hart at 886-9350, email karlhart@who.rr.com, or home.woh.rr.com/prayforlife.

FAMILY ROSARY RALLY
Mark your calendar now: Second Annual Family Rosary Rally on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2:30pm at the UD Arena.  Join thousands of Catholic families honoring Mary with the live presentation of the Most Holy Rosary.

Bulletin for 10 September, 2006

TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 Isaiah 35:4-7 Be strong, fear not!  Here is your God, he comes with vindication. James 2:1-5 Did not God choose those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom? Mark 7:31-37 Jesus said to the deaf man, “Ephphatha!”

TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 Isaiah 50:4-9 The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced. James 2:14-18 What good is it to profess faith without practicing it? Mark 8:27-35 If a man wishes to come after me, he must deny his very self, take up his cross, and follow in my steps.”

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 16 - 5:00pm Brianna Keller, Abby Plummer, Kenneth White      Sunday, September 17 - 11:00am Sharon Coutinho, Ben Connair, Chris Connair Sunday, September 17 - 6:00pm Zach Cross, Tyler Gifford, Jack Stump

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, Paul Firment, Annie Hohenbrink, Terry Welch

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, September 11 – Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 6:6-11  8:00 a.m.  – Morning Prayer – Chapel  8:15 a.m. – Communion – Chapel  7:00 p.m. – Outreach - AER

Tuesday, September 12 - Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 6:12-19   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Bill Hess, dec. – Chapel 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group   6:00 p.m. – Basketball signups- MSH

Wednesday, September 13 – John Chrysostom, bp, doctor Gospel Reading:  Luke 6:20-26   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Tim Deger, dec.– Chapel   1:00 p.m. – Free Spirits – MSH   7:00 p.m. – Adult Faith Formation (Ite Missa Est)- Church   7:30 p.m. – K of C - ML

Thursday, September 14 – Exaltation of the Holy Cross Gospel Reading:  John 3:13-17   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Lynn McGarry, dec. --Chapel   6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts   6:00 p.m. – Basketball signups- MSH

Friday, September 15 – Our Lady of Sorrows Gospel Reading:  John 19:25-27   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – School Mass –-Clara Stansell, dec.– Church   5:30 p.m. -- BINGO

Saturday, September 16 – Cornelius, pope 10:00 a.m. – Vocations Committee- Rectory   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass- Willem Braaksma, dec; Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Bill Hess, dec; Carl Peitz, dec; the Brennan-Georges Family; the Hensley & Sanders Family   6:00 p.m. – First Communion Registration - Vestibule

Sunday, September 17 – Twenty fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time   9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Choir Room   9:15 a.m. – PREP – Undercroft   9:30 a.m. – RCIA/ML 11:00 a.m. – Mass/Rite of Welcome – Ronald VanLeeuwen, dec; Wilma Teets, dec; Mary Gessler, dec;  Innocenza DePinto. 12:00 p.m. – First Communion Registration - Vestibule   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – All Parishioners   7:00 p.m. – First Communion Registration - 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
Ask God to open your ears to hear his call.  May he also free your tongue to proclaim the good news.  Consider serving God as a priest, brother, or sister.  (Mark 7:31-37).

ADULT CHOIR
Rehearsals for the 11:00am Adult Choir will begin Sunday, Sep. 10, from 9:00am-10:30am in the Choir Room in the Undercroft.  Any interested persons high school age or older are encouraged to consider membership in this worthwhile ministry.  Painful auditions, musical experience, and knowledge of music are NOT required—only the abilities to carry a tune, and enjoy meeting and singing with fellow parishioners.  For more information, call Terry Wenninger, IC Music Director, at 252-9919, ext. 227, or email heyter@eos.net.

RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults begins Sunday, Sep. 9 at 9:00am in the Madonna Library. All inquirers from the summer sessions are cordially invited to attend; new faces are always welcome.

FREE SPIRITS
The Free Spirits meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sep. 13 at 1:30pm in MSH.  Bring your pennies to play Polish Poker, and a snack to share.  If you haven’t already prepaid for the Sep. 27 Argosy trip, Betty Chadwell is accepting payment during the meeting.  For more information, call Mary Umina at 254-4405.

IC ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Please join us in the Church from 7:00pm – 8:30pm on Wednesday, Sep. 13, with Fr. Satish presenting “Mass Confusion”. This presentation will begin the NEW IC Adult Faith Formation program; the topic will explain and enlighten your knowledge of the parts of the Mass: why we do what we do and when we do it.  For information call the Rectory at 252-9919.

VOLUNTEER PARTY
Come join us after 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, Sep. 23 in the ICS Auditorium for our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party.  If you volunteer in any capacity for our parish -- in the school, church, in Scouts or sports, as a lector, server, or eucharistic minister, as a festival worker or booth chair, at BINGO or in the Choir, with St. Vincent DePaul, or any of our many committees – this party is for YOU.  We’ll provide the meat and drinks; if your last name begins with A-I, please bring a side dish to share; J-Q, please bring a dessert to share; R-Z, please bring a salad to share.  Please RSVP to Katherine at 252-9919.

FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY
We announce the 40th Anniversary Mass of the Church dedication of Immaculate Conception.  Bishop John Kaising will be the celebrant, and former priests and religious of the parish have been invited.  The mass will be celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 11:00am; there will be a short reception following in MSH.  Luncheon at the Engineers Club will be held at 1:20pm for the priests and religious; this luncheon is sponsored by Serra Club of Dayton.  If you would like to attend the luncheon, the cost is $15/person.  Call Katherine at 252-9919 for more information.

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.  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 or Charlotte Flohre at 254-7654. 

Stewardship

A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need:  $10,096.00 Tithe for Aug 26 & 27: Envelope $ 9342.08 Loose    $  580.00          $ 9922.08

Attendance              5:00     176 11: 00   348 6:00     376 Total    897

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  $ 27,373.00 August         $  3,088.00 Total          $ 30,461.00 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 $ 19,978.00 August        $  1,289.00 Total:        $ 21,267.00   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
Leaving a legacy gift is about the future – how you can change it, mold it, or inspire it.  Our parish will continue to grow in different ways even as we change demographically.  Our needs will arise from the new challenges. To sustain and enhance our ministry you can support specific parish projects, activities, or needs by leaving a Legacy Gift.  Among the many ways you can help the parish: leave a gift in your will to the parish; give a cash donation; remember deceased loved ones with a memorial gift; contribute to the Endowment Fund; name IC as the beneficiary of your IRA, pension plan, or life insurance policy; or give a gift of property or securities.  Thank you for your generous support in the past, and help us move securely into the future.

School News

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

ICS BASKETBALL SIGNUPS
Signups for Boys’ and Girls’ basketball will be held on Tuesday, Sep. 12 and Thursday, Sep. 14, from 6:00pm-7:30pm in MSH.  The cost is $70 per child. Due to CYO registration deadlines, there will be NO late signups.  If you are unable to attend either of these sessions, you can receive a registration form by calling Barbi Byrd at 256-0625.  The completed form and fees must be returned to the School Office no later than Sep. 14. 

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

OUT OF PARISH

CATCH THE BUILDING SPIRIT
The Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, Sep. 11 at 7:00pm at the Trinity Center first floor conference room.  There will be a business meeting, election of trustees and officers, and approval of the budget and other issues dealing with building houses.  Light refreshments will be served.  For more information, please call the Catholic Social Action Office at 224-3026. 

HEART SCREENINGS
The Dayton Heart Hospital offers free cardiovascular screenings for those over 18 in the Hospital’s main lobby on Tuesday, Sep. 19, from 4:30pm—7:30pm.  For information call 221-8777.

ST. MARGARET CONCERT SERIES
The community of St. Margaret of York announces its 2006-07 Concert Series.  The year will kick off with the Empire Brass (Sep. 15); November will host the Holiday Concert with the Vienna Boys Choir; the Vocal Arts Ensemble will make their debut at St. Margaret; and Javiere Clavere will close the series with a piano recital on May 11.  The subscription for all four concerts is $80/adults and $50/children 13 and under.  For more information call (513) 683-7100, or visit www.srmargaretofyork.org.

MEMORY WALK ‘06
The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk will take place on Sunday, Sep.24 at Carillon Park.  The funds raised in each county are used to provide services in that county, so please join us for this 3K walk in honor/memory of Alzheimer’s patients.  For more information call Martha Utacht at291-3332, or see alzdayton.org.

MIAMI VALLEY LIFE CHAIN
The 2006 Life Chain will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 2:00pm-2:30pm.  For information contact Karl or Jiffie Hart at 886-9350, email karlhart@who.rr.com, or home.woh.rr.com/prayforlife.

FAMILY ROSARY RALLY
The 2nd Annual Family Rosary Rally is scheduled for 2:30pm at the UD Arena on Sunday, Oct. 8. Join hundreds of Catholic families honoring Mary with the live presentation of the Most Holy Rosary.  “A family that prays together stays together.”

GRANDPARENTS WANTED
Would you like to earn some extra cash while helping children?  The Senior Resource Connection’s Foster Grandparent Program is looking for dedicated seniors to work for 20 hours per week helping children with special needs in exchange for a modest stipend.  Applicants must be age 60 or older and income eligible.  Volunteers also receive transportation reimbursement, a free yearly physical, and supplemental insurance. For more information call 223-8246, ext. 249.

Bulletin for 3 September, 2006

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.”

TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 Isaiah 35:4-7 Be strong, fear not!  Here is your God, he comes with vindication. James 2:1-5 Did not God choose those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom? Mark 7:31-37 Jesus said to the deaf man, “Ephphatha!”

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 9      5:00pm Megan Butler, Sal Sparaco, Maria Sparaco Sunday, September 10     11:00am Mandi Byrd, Michael Byrd, Amanda Robinette Sunday, September 10       6:00pm Brian Beall, Elizabeth Wagner, Katie Beach

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.
Theresa Welch, Karen Walling, Paul Firment, Fred Volk, 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.

Parish Activities

Monday, September 4 – Weekday LABOR DAY- SCHOOL AND RECTORY CLOSED Gospel Reading:  Luke 4:16-30   9:00 a.m. – Labor Day Mass- at Ascension Church

Tuesday, September 5 - Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 4:31-37   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Marie Korte, dec. – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Adoration - Church 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group

Wednesday, September 6 - Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 4:38-44   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Brennan Kennedy– Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Free Spirits Bd Mtg – AER   7:00 p.m. – Ministry Day - Church

Thursday, September 7 - Weekday Gospel Reading:  Luke 5:1-11   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – Mass – Thanksgiving to St. Joseph --Chapel   6:30 p.m. – Cub Scouts

Friday, September 8 – Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gospel Reading:  Matthew 1:1-16   8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel   8:15 a.m. – All School Mass –-Martha Kennedy– Chapel   5:30 p.m. -- BINGO

Saturday, September 9 – Peter Claver, priest Stewardship Weekend   3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church   4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation   5:00 p.m. – Mass — Mary Ann Westendorf, dec; Beverly Zebrowski, dec; Judy Fearing; Albert Hart, dec;                      Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Ronald Oldiges, dec; Mary Schauer; Marists; Free Spirits 25th Anniversary.

Sunday, September 10 – Twenty third Sunday in Ordinary Time Stewardship Weekend 11:00 a.m. – Mass – All Parishioners   6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – RoseMarie Quinn; Jason Collier; Joy Prado; Paul & Mary Kinzeler 60th Anniversary; Ray & Carmelita Duckro Wedding Anniversary; Louis Battigaglia, dec.

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
You are called to be a person of integrity.  Live in a way that shows that God is your center.  (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23).

ADULT CHOIR
Rehearsals for the 11:00am Adult Choir will begin Sunday, Sep. 10, from 9:00am-10:30am in the Choir Room in the Undercroft.  Any interested persons high school age or older are encouraged to consider membership in this worthwhile ministry.  Painful auditions, musical experience, and knowledge of music are NOT required—only the abilities to carry a tune, and enjoy meeting and singing with fellow parishioners.  For more information, call Terry Wenninger, IC Music Director, at 252-9919, ext. 227, or email heyter@eos.net.

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!

MARISTS’ MASS
The Marists will celebrate together in honor of the Holy Name of Mary, at the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, Sep. 9.  All Marists, their families, and friends are welcome to sit together, and then attend a short meeting in the AER.  For more information call Mary Bochenek at 256-4737.

FREE SPIRITS
The Free Spirit Anniversary Mass will be at 5:00pm on Saturday, Sep. 9.  Join us for dinner afterwards at the MCL Cafeteria on SR48.  For more information call Mary Umina at 254-4405.

RCIA/ADULT EDUCATION
RCIA will resume next Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, 9:30am – 10:30am.  Coffee and rolls will be served at 9:00am during the pre-class social.  Join us in ML for this enriching program.

IC ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Please join us in the Church from 7:00pm – 8:30pm on Wednesday, Sep. 13, with Fr. Satish speaking on “Mass Confusion”. This presentation will begin the NEW IC Adult Faith Formation program; the topic will explain and enlighten your knowledge of the parts of the Mass: why we do what we do and when we do it.  For information call the Rectory at 252-9919.

VOLUNTEER PARTY
Come join us after 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, Sep. 23 in the ICS Auditorium for our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party.  If you volunteer in any capacity for our parish -- in the school, church, in Scouts or sports, as a lector, server, or eucharistic minister, as a festival worker or booth chair, at BINGO or in the Choir, with St. Vincent DePaul, or any of our many committees – this party is for YOU.  We’ll provide the meat and drinks; if your last name begins with A-I, please bring a side dish to share; J-Q, please bring a dessert to share; R-Z, please bring a salad to share.  Please RSVP to Katherine at 252-9919.

FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY, You are invited…
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 Club of Dayton 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 26 & 27: Envelope $10183.25 Loose    $  497.00          $10680.25

Attendance              5:00     180 11: 00   280 6:00     483 Total    943

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  $ 27,373.00 August         $  3,088.00 Total          $ 30,461.00 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 $ 19,978.00 August        $  1,289.00 Total:        $ 21,267.00   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

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

MARKET DAY
Market Day order forms are available in the church vestibules.  The first pick up for the 2006-07school year will be Sep. 13, 2:30pm—3:30pm in the ICS cafeteria.  If you have any questions, call Connie at 258-8315.  Thanks for supporting ICS with this tasty fundraiser! 

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

FALL FOOD FESTA
The Sons of Italy are celebrating their Fall Food Festa on Sep. 9-11.  This event features great Italian food, games, live music, and admission and parking are free.  Call 258-3600 for more information.

CATCH THE BUILDING SPIRIT
The Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, Sep. 11 at 7:00pm at the Trinity Center first floor conference room.  There will be a business meeting, election of trustees and officers, and approval of the budget and other issues dealing with building houses.  Light refreshments will be served.  For more information, please call the Catholic Social Action Office at 224-3026. 

MEMORY WALK ‘06
The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk will take place on Sunday, Sep.24 at Carillon Park.  The funds raised in each county are used to provide services in that county, so please join us for this 3K walk in honor/memory of Alheimer’s patients.  For more information call Martha Utacht at291-3332, or see alzdayton.org.

O THE SUN SHINES BRIGHT…
Come explore Bardstown Kentucky, Oct. 11-12.  Journey on a comfortable travel coach through the Holy Land of Kentucky.  You will visit Holy Cross Church, St. Thomas Church, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, tour the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, and attend Mass and shop at the Trappist Abbey of Gethsemane. The $199 cost includes travel coach, overnight accommodations, four meals, all admission fees, snacks, baggage handling, taxes, and all tips.  Call Pat Rau at 298-1122, ext. 214 for more information.

FROM AGE-ING TO SAGE-ING
A profound new vision of spirituality in aging, presented by Carol and Jerry Bourne, at Bergamo Center Oct. 6-8.  This is a weekend retreat designed to help you discover, preserve, and contribute the wisdom of your life.  Registration deadline is Oct. 2.  For more information call 426-2363.

REPORTING ABUSE
If you know someone who has been abused at any time by an agent of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati (priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer), contact Sr. Mary Garke, the Victim’s Assistance Coordinator for the Archdiocese, at (513)421-3131 ext. 352.

GRANDPARENTS WANTED
Would you like to earn some extra cash while helping children?  The Senior Resource Connection’s Foster Grandparent Program is looking for dedicated seniors to work for 20 hours per week helping children with special needs in exchange for a modest stipend.  Applicants must be age 60 or older and income eligible.  Volunteers also receive transportation reimbursement, a free yearly physical, and supplemental insurance. For more information call 223-8246, ext. 249.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Dayton District Council of the St. Vincent DePaul Society is seeking its next Executive Director, who is the public face of the organization in the community, its fund-raising catalyst, and its internal leader.  Please see www.stvincentdayton.org for more information.