Bulletin for 3 September, 2006
TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME –
SEPTEMBER 3, 2006
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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 10, 2006
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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 PRAYERFIRST 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).
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
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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 HOURSThe 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 FESTAThe 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.
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