Bulletin for 3 December, 2006
A YEAR OF GRACE
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – DECEMBER 3, 2006
Jeremiah 33:14-16
I will raise up for David a just shoot.
1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2
May the Lord strengthen your hearts, making them blameless and holy…at the coming of our Lord Jesus.
Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
You will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with great power and glory.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT – DECEMBER 10, 2006
Baruch 5:1-9
Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery.
Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11
May you be found rich in the harvest of justice.
Luke 3:1-6
John went about the entire region of the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
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
Be on the watch! Allow God to lead you in the ways of truth and justice. God is calling you to serve. (Jeremiah 33:14-16) For vocation information call Fr. Kyle Schnippel at (513) 421-3131 ext 354.
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.
THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES…
Monday, December 4 – Advent Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 8:5-11 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Communion – Chapel 6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass – Chapel 7:00 p.m. – ICS PTO – Rm 108
Tuesday, December 5 - Advent Weekday Gospel Reading: Luke 10:21-24 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass –Matthew Brooks – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Adoration-- Church 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group
Wednesday, December 6 – Advent Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:29-37 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass—Daniel Crickmore, dec.– Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Free Spirits Bd. Mtg – AER 2:30 p.m. – Market Day pickup – ICS 7:00 p.m. – K of C Memorial Mass - Chapel
Thursday, December 7 – Ambrose, bishop, doctor Gospel Reading: Matthew 7:21-27 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass –Gabriel Kennedy -- Chapel 6:30 p.m. – Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m. – Girl Scouts 7:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
Friday, December 8– Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Church 5:30 p.m. -- BINGO 7:00 p.m. – Mass – Harold Herrin, dec. -- Church
Saturday, December 9 – Advent Weekday 3:30 p.m. – Folk Choir 4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. – Mass—All Parishioners
Sunday, December 10 – Second Sunday of Advent 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 – Clara Stansell, dec; Ronald VanLeeuwen, dec. 6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – Marguerite DeBrosse, dec.
PARISH NEWS
A NEW BEGINNING
Advent and the new liturgical year begin this weekend. Immaculate Conception will offer “The Year of Grace”, with a new parish prayer written by Fr. Tony. You will find this prayer in the back of the Ritual Song hymnals, in the vestibules of the Church, and in the Rectory and School Offices.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Next week the second collection benefits the Retirement Fund for Religious. More than 37,000 women and men religious are now past age 70, and their institutes struggle daily with the spiraling costs of health care. Please give generously.
FREE SPIRITS
The Free Spirits Christmas party will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 1:00pm in MSH. There will be a $2 gift exchange; men, please mark your gift for a man, and women, mark your gift for a woman. Special guests include Santa and Mrs. Claus! Bring a snack and a friend to share the spirit of Christmas.
GIVING TREE
As you can see, our Giving Tree is filled with ornaments. Please take one (or more!), and purchase a gift (or gifts), keeping in mind the needs, wants, and sizes listed. Wrap the gift/s, attaching the ornament so it doesn’t disturb the paper, and place under the tree no later than Dec. 17. We will deliver the gifts AND a box full of food for a nice Christmas dinner.
There are also envelopes on the tree if you wish to make a monetary donation instead of purchasing a gift. You can return the envelope with your donation in the collection basket, to the Rectory, or place it in the box under the Giving Tree. If you have any questions, please call Ann Gibson at 427-2664.
CHRISTMAS CARD FUNDRAISER
With Christmas just around the corner, Immaculate Conception is selling hand-drawn cards designed by parishioner J.J. Leen. These beautiful cards, featuring the pregnant Madonna with a prayer written by Fr. Geraci, sell for $15 for a set of 10 cards and envelopes, and will be available for purchase in the main vestibule after all masses.
ST. VINCENT’S FOOD PANTRY
If you attend UD basketball games, check the back of the ticket for free milk coupons from Meijer’s. If you don’t use the coupon, please put it into the collection basket for our St. Vincent’s Food Pantry.
PRAYER CHAIN
In Luke 11:0, Jesus says to us, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you.” We encourage you to call the Prayer Chain anytime you, a friend, neighbor, or relative is in need of prayer. We have a team of 13 people who pray daily for all the requests we receive, and we invite you to join this ministry. Call Barb Kohlreiser at 258-0207 to submit a prayer request or to join the team.
COUNSELING ASSISTANCE FUND
The holidays can be a stressful time for those who have been harmed by sexual abuse, especially by representatives of the Church. Counseling is a vital part of the healing process for these survivors. The Counseling Assistance Fund, created by the Catholic Conference of Ohio, can help individuals who are reluctant to contact the Church for help. For more information or to submit a claim, see www.conselingassistancefund.org.
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.
GOOD NEWS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
*We are the seventh most vocation-rich U.S. diocese of those with more than 500,000 Catholics, according to Catholic World Report.
*Each year the Refugee Resettlement Program in Cincinnati and Dayton assists more than 100 persons seeking a new life in this country, helping them to find housing, learn English, enroll their children in school, and get a job.
*Students in Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati score in the top third on nationally standardized tests, and 98 percent of Catholic high school students graduate.
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
Looking for a great gift idea? Entertainment Books for 2007 will be sold after all masses each weekend in December. If you’re a theatre fan, the La Comedia coupon in the book is “buy one ticket, get one free”—a deal which more than pays for the book itself! For information call Betty Mueller at 253-7275.
DAYTON DEANERY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE
The Dayton Deanery School Collaborative (DDSC) is a collaborative effort of pastors, principals, local leadership, and the Catholic Schools Office for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. A Think Tank was established with representatives for the community to advise and assist in the planning for our schools.
A collaborative model for Catholic schools in the Dayton Deanery has emerged and now the DDSC wants local insights. In the coming months, a series of focus and forum groups will be presented for teachers, parish councils, education commissions, school boards, parents, and parishioners. We encourage and welcome your participation at one of the forums, where you will have the opportunity to evaluate the proposed model through a survey after hearing the details and discussion points at the forum. Dates of meetings are: Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7:00pm at Ascension School, Room 118; Saturday, Dec. 9 at 9:00am at Bishop Leibold School Cafeteria; Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7:00pm at St. Rita Church, Lampe Hall.
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
CHS OPEN HOUSE
Parents of 8th graders are invited to attend the Carroll High School Open House on Monday, Dec. 4 at 7:00pm in the gym. A brief presentation will be followed by a tour of the school, and administrators, faculty, counselors, and students will be available to answer your questions. This is a great opportunity to learn about the many programs that are available to Carroll students. For more information call 253-3338.
ADORATION FOR VOCATIONS
If you know someone considering the priesthood, help our Church increase the number of men called to Holy Orders. Please join us to implore the Lord in the most Blessed Sacrament to help those he is calling draw closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and discern their vocation. The Holy Hour will involve the Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, and prayer for priestly vocations. These special services will be held on the Fridays in Advent: Dec. 8, 15, and 22, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral.
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Transfiguration Center for Spiritual Renewal in Ludlow Falls, OH is Advent: What Are You Waiting For? On Friday, Dec. 15, from 9:30am – 2:30pm. Cost is $15/person, which includes lunch. For more information call (937) 698-7180, or see transcsr@who.rr.com.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – DECEMBER 3, 2006
Jeremiah 33:14-16
I will raise up for David a just shoot.
1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2
May the Lord strengthen your hearts, making them blameless and holy…at the coming of our Lord Jesus.
Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
You will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with great power and glory.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT – DECEMBER 10, 2006
Baruch 5:1-9
Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery.
Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11
May you be found rich in the harvest of justice.
Luke 3:1-6
John went about the entire region of the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
| Monday | 8:00am | Morning Prayer |
| 8:15am | Communion | |
| Tuesday - Friday | 8:00am | Morning Prayer |
| 8:15am | Mass (Followed with Rosary, Exposition, and Benediction, except school mass days) | |
| Saturday | 4:00pm | Reconciliation |
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
Be on the watch! Allow God to lead you in the ways of truth and justice. God is calling you to serve. (Jeremiah 33:14-16) For vocation information call Fr. Kyle Schnippel at (513) 421-3131 ext 354.
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.
THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES…
Monday, December 4 – Advent Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 8:5-11 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Communion – Chapel 6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass – Chapel 7:00 p.m. – ICS PTO – Rm 108
Tuesday, December 5 - Advent Weekday Gospel Reading: Luke 10:21-24 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass –Matthew Brooks – Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Adoration-- Church 12:00 p.m.—Sewing Group
Wednesday, December 6 – Advent Weekday Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:29-37 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass—Daniel Crickmore, dec.– Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Free Spirits Bd. Mtg – AER 2:30 p.m. – Market Day pickup – ICS 7:00 p.m. – K of C Memorial Mass - Chapel
Thursday, December 7 – Ambrose, bishop, doctor Gospel Reading: Matthew 7:21-27 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass –Gabriel Kennedy -- Chapel 6:30 p.m. – Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m. – Girl Scouts 7:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
Friday, December 8– Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38 8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel 8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Church 5:30 p.m. -- BINGO 7:00 p.m. – Mass – Harold Herrin, dec. -- Church
Saturday, December 9 – Advent Weekday 3:30 p.m. – Folk Choir 4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. – Mass—All Parishioners
Sunday, December 10 – Second Sunday of Advent 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 – Clara Stansell, dec; Ronald VanLeeuwen, dec. 6:00 p.m. – Rock With Jesus Mass – Marguerite DeBrosse, dec.
PARISH NEWS
A NEW BEGINNING
Advent and the new liturgical year begin this weekend. Immaculate Conception will offer “The Year of Grace”, with a new parish prayer written by Fr. Tony. You will find this prayer in the back of the Ritual Song hymnals, in the vestibules of the Church, and in the Rectory and School Offices.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Next week the second collection benefits the Retirement Fund for Religious. More than 37,000 women and men religious are now past age 70, and their institutes struggle daily with the spiraling costs of health care. Please give generously.
FREE SPIRITS
The Free Spirits Christmas party will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 1:00pm in MSH. There will be a $2 gift exchange; men, please mark your gift for a man, and women, mark your gift for a woman. Special guests include Santa and Mrs. Claus! Bring a snack and a friend to share the spirit of Christmas.
GIVING TREE
As you can see, our Giving Tree is filled with ornaments. Please take one (or more!), and purchase a gift (or gifts), keeping in mind the needs, wants, and sizes listed. Wrap the gift/s, attaching the ornament so it doesn’t disturb the paper, and place under the tree no later than Dec. 17. We will deliver the gifts AND a box full of food for a nice Christmas dinner.
There are also envelopes on the tree if you wish to make a monetary donation instead of purchasing a gift. You can return the envelope with your donation in the collection basket, to the Rectory, or place it in the box under the Giving Tree. If you have any questions, please call Ann Gibson at 427-2664.
CHRISTMAS CARD FUNDRAISER
With Christmas just around the corner, Immaculate Conception is selling hand-drawn cards designed by parishioner J.J. Leen. These beautiful cards, featuring the pregnant Madonna with a prayer written by Fr. Geraci, sell for $15 for a set of 10 cards and envelopes, and will be available for purchase in the main vestibule after all masses.
ST. VINCENT’S FOOD PANTRY
If you attend UD basketball games, check the back of the ticket for free milk coupons from Meijer’s. If you don’t use the coupon, please put it into the collection basket for our St. Vincent’s Food Pantry.
PRAYER CHAIN
In Luke 11:0, Jesus says to us, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you.” We encourage you to call the Prayer Chain anytime you, a friend, neighbor, or relative is in need of prayer. We have a team of 13 people who pray daily for all the requests we receive, and we invite you to join this ministry. Call Barb Kohlreiser at 258-0207 to submit a prayer request or to join the team.
COUNSELING ASSISTANCE FUND
The holidays can be a stressful time for those who have been harmed by sexual abuse, especially by representatives of the Church. Counseling is a vital part of the healing process for these survivors. The Counseling Assistance Fund, created by the Catholic Conference of Ohio, can help individuals who are reluctant to contact the Church for help. For more information or to submit a claim, see www.conselingassistancefund.org.
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.
GOOD NEWS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
*We are the seventh most vocation-rich U.S. diocese of those with more than 500,000 Catholics, according to Catholic World Report.
*Each year the Refugee Resettlement Program in Cincinnati and Dayton assists more than 100 persons seeking a new life in this country, helping them to find housing, learn English, enroll their children in school, and get a job.
*Students in Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati score in the top third on nationally standardized tests, and 98 percent of Catholic high school students graduate.
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Stewardship… EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, December 9 5:00pm Mary Ellen Reinhard, Clem Schirtzinger, Jeanne Schoenharl, Pat Schneider, Alice Schulte, Mark Sheets, Pat Sheets, Genny Tankersley Sunday, December 10 11:00am Allyssa Oney, Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bill Siskaninetz, Bob VanLeeuwen, R.J. VanLeeuwen, Leroy Watson, Shirley Watson Sunday, December 10 6:00pm Nikki Barnhill, Helly Freudenschuss, John Gardner, Debbie Goldberg, Suzanne Klase, Mary Jo Kochmar, Kelly Martin, Carol Neal, Denise Post, George Zimmer, Pat Zimmer GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, December 9 5:00pm Ed and Gerri Albers Sunday, December 10 11:00am Tony and Alma Hart Sunday, December 10 6:00pm Caserta Family LECTORS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, December 9 5:00pm Christina Braaksma, Clem Schirtzinger Sunday, December 10 11:00am Shirley Deger, Tony Hart Sunday, December 10 6:00pm Annie D’Souza, Pat Zimmer SERVERS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, December 9 5:00pm Trevor Mackey, Maria Sparaco, Sal Sparaco Sunday, December 10 11:00am Ben Connair, Chris Connair, Amanda Robinette Sunday, December 10 6:00pm Robert Gearhart, Jack Stump A Gift of Treasure Parish Weekly Need: $10,180.00 Tithe for Nov 18/19 Envelope Contributions $ 7,032.67 Loose Contributions $ 628.00 $ 7,7660.67 Tithe for Nov 25/26 Envelope Contributions $ 6,470.50 Loose Contributions $ 731.00 $ 7,201.50 ATTENDANCE Nov. 18/19 Nov. 25/26 5:00pm 134 166 11:00am 295 226 6:00pm 471 473 TOTAL 900 865 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: replacing the church sound system, including baffles, rewiring, acoustical adjustments, tiles, etc. Total to Date $ 36,255.57 November $ 2,935.50 Total $ 39,191.07 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 extended 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 $ 23,686.57 November 1,229.50 Total: $ 24,916.07 The Restoration and Education Funds are “restricted”: they do not reflect nor affect 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
Looking for a great gift idea? Entertainment Books for 2007 will be sold after all masses each weekend in December. If you’re a theatre fan, the La Comedia coupon in the book is “buy one ticket, get one free”—a deal which more than pays for the book itself! For information call Betty Mueller at 253-7275.
DAYTON DEANERY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE
The Dayton Deanery School Collaborative (DDSC) is a collaborative effort of pastors, principals, local leadership, and the Catholic Schools Office for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. A Think Tank was established with representatives for the community to advise and assist in the planning for our schools.
A collaborative model for Catholic schools in the Dayton Deanery has emerged and now the DDSC wants local insights. In the coming months, a series of focus and forum groups will be presented for teachers, parish councils, education commissions, school boards, parents, and parishioners. We encourage and welcome your participation at one of the forums, where you will have the opportunity to evaluate the proposed model through a survey after hearing the details and discussion points at the forum. Dates of meetings are: Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7:00pm at Ascension School, Room 118; Saturday, Dec. 9 at 9:00am at Bishop Leibold School Cafeteria; Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7:00pm at St. Rita Church, Lampe Hall.
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
CHS OPEN HOUSE
Parents of 8th graders are invited to attend the Carroll High School Open House on Monday, Dec. 4 at 7:00pm in the gym. A brief presentation will be followed by a tour of the school, and administrators, faculty, counselors, and students will be available to answer your questions. This is a great opportunity to learn about the many programs that are available to Carroll students. For more information call 253-3338.
ADORATION FOR VOCATIONS
If you know someone considering the priesthood, help our Church increase the number of men called to Holy Orders. Please join us to implore the Lord in the most Blessed Sacrament to help those he is calling draw closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and discern their vocation. The Holy Hour will involve the Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, and prayer for priestly vocations. These special services will be held on the Fridays in Advent: Dec. 8, 15, and 22, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral.
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Transfiguration Center for Spiritual Renewal in Ludlow Falls, OH is Advent: What Are You Waiting For? On Friday, Dec. 15, from 9:30am – 2:30pm. Cost is $15/person, which includes lunch. For more information call (937) 698-7180, or see transcsr@who.rr.com.
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