Bulletin for 28 January, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 28, 2007
Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19

Before you were born, I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.

1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13

If I have faith, but have not love, I am nothing.

Luke 4:21-30

No prophet gains acceptance in his native place.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – FEBRUARY 4, 2007 Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8

I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” “Here I am,” I said, “send me!”

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

By God’s favor I am what I am.

Luke 5:1-11

“Do not be afraid. From now on you will be catching men.”

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
“Love never fails.” Trust the love of God and follow your heart. (1 Corinthians 12:31-13:4-13). 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.

Katherine Pazarentzos, Frank Burger, J.J. Leen

REST IN PEACE
Our condolences to the family of Jim Noll, who died this past week. May light perpetual shine upon him and bring consolation to his family.

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…
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Monday, January 29 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Mark 5:1-20
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Communion – Chapel

Tuesday, January 30 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Mark 5:21-43
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –--Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group—Sewing Rm
6:00 p.m. – First Communion Quilt Making - MSH

Wednesday, January 31 – John Bosco, priest

Gospel Reading: Mark 6:1-6
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass--Chapel

Thursday, February 1 -- Weekday

Gospel Reading: Mark 6:7-13
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –--Chapel
6:30 p.m. – Cub Scouts
7:00 p.m. – Girl Scouts
7:30 p.m. – Folk Choir

Friday, February 2 – Presentation of the Lord/Candlemas Day

Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-40
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – School Mass –- For the Future of Catholic Education --Church
5:30 p.m. -- BINGO

Saturday, February 3 – Weekday

Mission Appeal
8:15 a.m. – First Saturday Mass and Devotions
3:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass—Richard Brennan, dec; Mary Ann Westendorf, dec.

Sunday, February 4 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mission Appeal
9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church
9:15 a.m. – PREP – Undercroft
9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML
11:00 a.m.– Mass –
6:00 p.m. – Rock Mass – All Parishioners

PARISH NEWS

TAX STATEMENTS
To receive a record of your 2006 monetary donations to Immaculate Conception, please call Katherine at the Rectory, 252-9919.

ST. VINCENT NEWS
FEED THE HOMELESS
This is our weekend to help feed the homeless at St. Vincent Hotel. They are asking that we provide more casseroles and cans of fruit or vegetables, but no cookies. Kroger’s has agreed to donate cookies, so the parishes are asked to provide more canned goods and casseroles. Thank you!

COOKBOOK
We are looking for recipes! Our St. Vincent DePaul conference, along with 28 other parish conferences are looking for recipes to be used in a cookbook; all proceeds will help support the activities at the St. Vincent Hotel. You can email your favorite recipe to vincentcookbook@aol.com, or mail it to Bill Loftus, 1133 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd. Suite 300, Dayton OH 45408. Deadline for submissions is Sunday, Feb. 11. Questions? Call Gerry McLaughlin at 254-5974 or Anita Ruppert at 253-5920.

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 in the collection basket for our St. Vincent’s Food Pantry. Thanks!

RIGHT TO LIFE
Many thanks to those who donated last weekend—we sold all of the special Right to Life candles, and made $250! Elizabeth’s New Life Center is grateful for your donations.

MISSIONARIES OF ST. CHARLES – SCALABRINIANS

The Missionaries of St. Charles – Scalabrinians, founded by Bishop John Baptist Scalabrini in 1887, is a worldwide Religious Order of priests and brothers with the specific mission to assist in the spiritual and social needs of migrants and refugees. The Scalabrinians serve migrants of many different ethnic backgrounds. Their apostolate ranges from multiethnic parishes to centers for migration studies, from refugee camps to chaplaincy for seasonal workers, from radio and television programs to legal conferences. They serve migrants and refugees in thirty nations around the world.

The Gospels reveal the compassion Jesus had for all people, foreigners as well as his own countrymen. He answered the question, “Who is my neighbor?” with the parable of the Good Samaritan, showing that any person in need falls within our scope of responsibility. The Scalabrinians seek financial support to continue their ministry to migrants and refugees.

Rev. Aldo Vendramin will preach the Annual Mission Appeal at all Masses next weekend, Feb. 3 and 4. The Scalabrinians seek our support to continue their ministry to migrants and refugees.

Stewardship…

A Gift of Time and Talent

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 3

5:00 pm Terri Welch, Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam, Mary Ellen Reinhard, Genny Tankersley, Tim Welch

Sunday, February 4

11:00 am Tony Hart, Shirley Deger, Tom Deger, Carmella Ford, Eric Ledford, John Musto, Leroy Watson, Shirley Watson

Sunday, February 4

6:00pm Danielle Price, Ann Marie Barrett, Tim Barrett, Julie Beall, Teresa Chandler, Katie Ervin, Sarah Fortener, Theresa Hargis, Sylvia Schmitz, Karen Vonderheide, Karen Walling

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Sunday, February 4

6:00pm The Price Family

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 3

5:00pm Ed McGarry, Pat Schneider

Sunday, February 4

11:00am Erik Ledford, Shirley Deger

Sunday, February 4

6:00pm Allesandro Rengan, Jeff Morrow

A Gift of Treasure

Tithe for Jan 20/21
Envelope Contributions $ 7,054.25
Loose Contributions $ 632.00
Total $ 7,686.25 (small sad face)

ATTENDANCE
5:00pm 198
11:00am 193
6:00pm 341

Total 732

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE
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. Contractors are compiling estimates. We will provide more details and information to come you as it becomes available. The church boiler work will begin later this month. Thank you for your continued support!

Total to Date $ 39,191.07
December $ 4,314.30
Total $ 43,505.37

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 $ 24,916.07
December 2,561.00
Total: $ 27,477.07

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

GIRLS’S BASKETBALL
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Team for placing FIRST in the St. Peter’s Holiday Tournament! Coach John Beall prepared the team well: Maddie Beall, Daniella D’Souza, Jade Elking, Kelly Landry, Abby Plummer, Cassie Powers, Emily Schamel, Megan Serrer, Maria Sparaco, Audrie Tunney, Alyssa Wetzel, and Amy Wetzel.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

We join with schools and parishes throughout the country in celebrating and honoring Catholic education. In addition to our Food Drive which runs through the entire week, we will host the following events:
Jan. 29:

Food Drive

Jan. 30:

Spirit Day! Grades 3-8 will dress for school spirit by wearing their ICS gym uniforms; grades 3-5 will play kickball in the gym from 10:30-11:45; grades 6-8 will play kickball at Lohrey Center from 1:00 – 2:15.

Jan. 31:

Dayton Area Catholic Schools Mass at St. Benedict the Moor; the ICS Student Council will represent our school.

Feb. 1:

Out of Uniform

Feb. 2:

Beach Day/Student & Teacher Appreciation Day! The PTO will provide a special treat during lunch, and students can bring beach towels and blankets to spread on the gym floor for a special movie viewing.

Feb. 3:

Cage Classics & Creative Spirit Art Exhibit! Events to be held at Fairmont High School’s Trent Arena, beginning at 12:00pm.

PAPER RECYCLING CONTEST
Abitibi Paper Retriever is holding a Paper Recycling Contest, from Jan. 1 – Mar. 31. If we recycle 25% more than we did last year during the same period, we can win cash! The recycling bin is located on the playground near Magoto Hall; please note that it DOES NOT accept cardboard or plastic.

FISH FRY
ICS is holding it annual Fish Fry on Saturday, Feb. 24. Carryout only is from 6:30—7:00. In addition to the food and games, there will be a Bake Sale, which will benefit the 8th grade trip in the spring. Come join us!

OUT OF PARISH

FISH FRY

The Carroll High School Marching Band and Guard are sponsoring a FISH FRY on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 6pm – midnight. Along with lots of food, beverages, homemade desserts, and games, they have two extraordinary silent auction items: a brand new laptop computer, and a sectional sofa that includes two massaging recliners, pull-out bed, radio/CD player, and mini fridge! Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, and are available at the CHS office 8am-4pm Monday through Friday.

ORGAN AND BRASS CONCERT
Jerry Taylor and the Oakwood Brass will present a concert on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 5pm at the Kettering Adventist Church. The concert will include works by Bach, Franck, Vierne, Dupre` and Purcell. Admission is free; for information call 298-2167.

IS GOD CALLING YOU?
Have you wondered if God is calling you to be a religious sister? Come and see at this weekend for single Catholic women over 18 years at the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, IN. This event will be held Feb. 24 and 25; for more information contact Sr. Joan Miller at (812) 933-6417 or joanm@oldenburgsf.com.

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.

Bulletin for 21 January, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 21, 2007
Nehemiah 8:2-4, 8-10

Ezra read plainly from the book of the law of God, interpreting it so that all could understand what was read.

1 Corinthians 12:12-30

You are the body of Christ.

Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 28, 2007
Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19

Before you were born, I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.

1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13

If I have faith, but have not love, I am nothing.

Luke 4:21-30

No prophet gains acceptance in his native place.

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
Through the power of the Spirit Jesus proclaimed his mission. How are you carrying on that mission today? Ponder the possibility of being a deacon, priest, brother or sister. (Luke 1:1, 4:14-21). 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.
  Carmen Urbietta

REST IN PEACE
Our condolences to the families of Ardeth Antle and Rita Clemens, who died last week. May light perpetual shine upon them and bring consolation to their families.

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, January 22 – Vincent, deacon, martyr
  Gospel Reading: Mark 3:22-30
     8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
     8:15 a.m. – Communion – Chapel
     6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass – Chapel
     7:00 p.m. – Parish Pastoral Council - AER
Tuesday, January 23 --Weekday
  Gospel Reading: Mark 3:31-35
     8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
     8:15 a.m. – Mass –Chapel
    12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group—Sewing Rm
Wednesday, January 24 – Francis deSales, bishop, doctor
  Gospel Reading: Mark 4:1-20
     8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
     8:15 a.m. – Mass--Chapel
Thursday, January 25 – Conversion of St. Paul, apostle
  Gospel Reading: Mark 16:15-18k
     8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
     8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Chapel
     6:30 p.m. – Cub Scouts
     6:30 p.m. – 8th Grade Trip mtg - AER
     7:00 p.m. – Girl Scouts
     7:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
Friday, January 26 – Timothy and Titus, bishops
  Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34
     8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
     8:15 a.m. – School Mass –-Louis Moeller--Church
     5:30 p.m. -- BINGO
Saturday, January 27 - Weekday
     3:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
     4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation
     5:00 p.m. – Mass—Mary Ann Westendorf, dec.
Sunday, January 28 – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
     9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church
     9:15 a.m. – PREP – Undercroft
     9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML
    11:00 a.m.– Mass – All Parishioners
     6:00 p.m. – Rock Mass –
     7:00 p.m.—ICYM mtg – YM Rm

PARISH NEWS

RIGHT TO LIFE SUNDAY
This weekend is Right to Life Weekend. Special candles will be available for purchase in the main vestibule following the 11am and 6pm Sunday masses; you can also make a donation at the doors of the church. All proceeds will benefit Elizabeth’s New Life Center.

ST. VINCENT HOTEL
We are looking for recipes! Our St. Vincent DePaul conference, along with 28 other parish conferences are looking for recipes to be used in a cookbook; all proceeds will help support the activities at the St. Vincent Hotel. You can email your favorite recipe to vincentcookbook@aol.com, or mail it to Bill Loftus, 1133 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd. Suite 300, Dayton OH 45408. Deadline for submissions is Sunday, Feb. 11. Questions? Call Gerry McLaughlin at 254-5974 or Anita Ruppert at 253-5920.

MASS BOOK NOW OPEN
If you would like to honor someone who has died, is ill, or who is going through a rough time, an easy way to do this is to schedule a mass in their name. The mass book is now open for scheduling your mass intentions beginning January 1, 2007; call Katherine at 252-9919. Please observe the following guidelines:
1) During the week, only one intention is allowed per mass; therefore we operate on a “first come, first served” basis.
2) On weekends, one mass must be set aside for “All Parishioners”. For the other two masses, we will honor as many separate intentions as possible. (Never two of the same intentions at the same mass from the same donor for the same person.)
3) There is no upward limit to the dollar amount necessary for a mass stipend. Only the lowest amount of five dollars is noted in diocesan policy.
4) We cannot promise exact dates, but we will do our best to accommodate your requests.

VOCATIONS
Discerning our vocation in life is usually a difficult process. As they say, “there are rarely trumpets and midnight visions.” But, as Christians, we are called to follow Christ, who always obeyed the will of God the Father, no matter what. Pope Benedict XVI spoke on this topic of God’s will when he ended his first homily as Pope, saying: “Are we not perhaps all afraid in some way? If we let Christ enter fully into our lives, if we open ourselves totally to him, are we not afraid that He might take something away from us? Are we not perhaps afraid to give up something significant, something unique, something that makes life so beautiful. Do we now then risk ending up diminished and deprived of our freedom? No! If we let Christ into our lives, we lose nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing of what makes life free, beautiful and great. No! Only in this friendship are the doors of life opened wide. Only in this friendship is the great potential of human existence truly revealed. Only in this friendship do we experience beauty and liberation. And so, today, with great strength and great conviction, I say to you, dear young people: Do not be afraid of Christ! He takes nothing away, and he gives you everything. When we give ourselves to him, we receive a hundredfold in return. Yes, open, open wide the doors to Christ – and you will find true life. Amen.”

Stewardship…
A Gift of Time and Talent

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 27 5:00 pm
     Pat Sheets, Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam, Mary Ellen Reinhard, Clem Schirtzinger, Mark Sheets

Sunday, January 28 11:00 am
     Tim O’Connell, Theresa O’Connell, Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bill Siskaninetz, Bob Van Leeuwen, R.J. VanLeeuwen, Leroy Watson

Sunday, January 28 6:00pm
     Teresa Chandler, Katie Ervin, Helly Freudenschuss, John Gardner, Debbie Goldberg, Theresa Hargis, Suzanne Klase, Cindy Reaster, Karen Walling, George Zimmer, Pat Zimmer

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 27 5:00pm
     Butler Family
Sunday, January 28 11:00am
     Strausberg Family
Sunday, January 28 6:00pm
     Kramer Family

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 27 5:00pm
     K. Ross, Mark Sheets
Sunday, January 28 11:00am
     T. O’Connell, Tony Hart
Sunday, January 28 6:00pm
     Michael Wagner, Helena Carter

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 27 5:00pm
     Maria Sparaco, Sal Sparaco, Dabby Stevens
Sunday, January 28 11:00am
     Kyle Abel, Haleigh Chambers, Deanna Shaw
Sunday, January 28 6:00pm
     Brian Beall, Christina Jackowski, Nathan Markley

A Gift of Treasure
Tithe for Jan 13/14
Envelope Contributions $ 7,965.36
Loose Contributions $ 478.00
Total $ 8,443.36 (small sad face)

ATTENDANCE
5:00pm 171
11:00am 267
6:00pm 383

Total 821

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE
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. Contractors are compiling estimates. We will provide more details and information to come you as it becomes available. The church boiler work will begin later this month. Thank you for your continued support!

Total to Date $ 39,191.07
December $ 4,314.30
Total $ 43,505.37

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 $ 24,916.07
December 2,561.00
Total: $ 27,477.07

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

FISH FRY
The PTO really needs your help! Their biggest fundraiser is the Fish Fry, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 7pm – Midnight. They need volunteers to help run the games, work the kitchen, and clean up on Sunday. If you can donate a few hours of your time, please call Barbi Byrd at 256-0625, or Andrea Ravelli at 252-2923.
The PTO is trying something new this year: a Bake Sale during the Fish Fry! If you can donate goodies from your kitchen, please drop them off at school on Friday, Feb. 23 before 3pm, or Saturday, Feb. 24 before 12 noon.
The doors open for Carryout only at 6:30pm until 7:00pm: tickets are $9 in advance and $10 at the door. You must be 21 to attend the Fish Fry: we’ll have games of chance, lots of food and drinks, and plenty of friends.

GEOGRAPHY BEE
Over 20 students in the fourth through eighth grades participated in the Geography Bee on Jan. 11. Congratulations to winner Becca Boone and runner up Nathan Kenney, both in the 8th grade. Kudos to everyone who took part in the Bee!

BOXTOPS
The ICS PTO is happy to report that between March and October of 2006, we collected over $600 worth of BOXTOPS, and 7000 Campbell’s Soup labels! Please continue to donated your BOXTOPS and labels: there are containers in the main and south vestibules where you can leave them. NOTE: For the Campbell’s and other labels, please provide the barcode/UPC code part of the label. As of Jan. 1, the company no longer accepts the front label.

RECYCLING CONTAINER
Thanks to everyone who is using the special recycling container on the playground by Magato Hall. Please note, however, that it does not accept cardboard.

OUT OF PARISH

ONE-DAY RETREAT
The Archdiocese is pleased to co-sponsor a retreat for young adults with Fr. Michael Sparaugh, S.J., who keynoted the recent Ohio Catholic Young Adult Conference. He will present Teach Us to Pray – A Day of Reflection for Young Adults at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford OH on Jan. 27, 9:30am – 4:0mpm. Cost is $45 per person. For information and registration, visit www.catholiccincinnati.org/yamin.

COUPLE TO COUPLE
Married and engaged couples: Want marriage insurance? Learn Natural Family Planning (NFP) at classes beginning Jan. 28 at St. Peter’s Church. Call 253-0585 for more information.

SUPPORT GROUP
Do you know or are you someone who has lost a loved one? The Divorced, Widowed, and Separated Support Group meets at St. Rita’s Church on the first and third Sunday of each month at 7pm. For more information, call Frank at 256-0527.

CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN FRIARS
For 800 years, followers of St. Francis of Assisi have been rebuilding the Church. The Capuchin Franciscans are priests and brothers who serve Christ in the spirit of St. Francis. Men between the ages of 16 and 40 are invited to visit a Capuchin Friary in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Washington D.C. For more information call 1-888-263-6227, or email frtom@capuchin.com.

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.

Bulletin for 14 January, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 14, 2007
Isaiah 62:1-5

As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so shall your God rejoice in you.

1 Corinthians 12:4-11

There are different gifts but the same Spirit.

John 2:1-12

Jesus performed this first of his signs at Cana in Galilee.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 21, 2007
Nehemiah 8:2-4, 8-10

Ezra read plainly from the book of the law of God, interpreting it so that all could understand what was read.

1 Corinthians 12:12-30

You are the body of Christ.

Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.

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
God’s Spirit is given to each person for the common good. What are your gifts? Be willing to share them for the good of others. (Luke 2:41-52). 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.

J.J. Leen, Frank Burger, Jim Noll, Mary Ann Eberhart, Alice Teevan

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, January 15 -- Weekday
Gospel Reading: Mark 2:18-22
School and Rectory Closed for ML King Day
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Communion – Chapel
Tuesday, January 16 - Weekday
Gospel Reading: Mark 2:23-28
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Alice Teevan --Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group—Sewing Rm
1:00 p.m. – Rosary Altar – MSH
6:00 p.m. – Finance Mtg --AER
Wednesday, January 17 – Anthony, abbot
Gospel Reading: Mark 3:1-6
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass--Chapel
7:00 p.m. – K of C Ladies—AER
7:00 p.m. – Region 6 mtg - Rectory
Thursday, January 18 - Weekday
Gospel Reading: Mark 3:7-12
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Chapel
6:30 p.m. – Cub Scouts
7:00 p.m. – Girl Scouts
7:00 p.m.—Soccer Mtg - AER
7:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
Friday, January 19 - Weekday
Gospel Reading: Mark 3:13-19
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – School Mass –- Church
5:30 p.m. -- BINGO
Saturday, January 20 – Weekday
3:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass—Carl Peitz, dec.
6:00 p.m. – K of C Cabbage Roll dinner - MSH
Sunday, January 21 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church
9:15 a.m. – PREP – Undercroft
9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML
11:00 a.m.– Mass – Ray Duckro, dec; Marge Knapke, dec.
6:00 p.m. – Rock Mass – All Parishioners

PARISH NEWS

ROSARY ALTAR (musical notes clip art, please)
Special Day Coming Soon!
What? Rosary Altar
Where? MSH
When? Tuesday, January 16 at 1pm
Why? Short meeting, desserts, “Hand and Foot”. What more can be said, except “all are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this group!”

WINNERS CIRCLE
Congratulations to our newest winners! For only a $5 donation, they won $100 every time the Ohio Lottery called their number. You can get Winner’s Circle tickets in the Rectory Office during regular business hours.
#250 Sharon Miller, Dayton
#891 Dick Guerin, Centerville
#775 Betty Wagner, Centerville
#004 Sandy Barnum, Dayton
#468 Maria Dues, Kettering
#132 Mike Wehkamp, Kettering
#279 Nick Arch, Dayton

ST. VINCENT 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. Thank you!

VOCATIONS
The powerful examples of holy people are inspirational to young people who seek authentic witnesses to truth in our broken world. The lives of people like Blessed Teresa and Pope John Paul II serve as a challenge to the young to live boldly for God as radical witness to the saving Gospel of Christ. Roughly one third of all young people report feeling they might be getting called to the priesthood or religious life in their youth. If you are young, courageously explore this possibility. If you know young people or have young children, encourage them to be open to any option in their pursuit of God’s will.

CDs & DVDs FOR SALE
Fr. Satish has prepared a two-CD set featuring “Bread of Life” and “The Eucharist Step by Step”; and a DVD with “The Eucharist Step by Step”. The CDs sell for $20, the DVD for $15, and both can be purchased for $30. The monies raised will benefit India missions and the IC Adult Faith Formation, Ite Missa Est. You can purchase the CDs and DVDs after masses, or in the Rectory during regular business hours.

REGIONAL PARTNERING
The committee representing Regions 5 and 6, Ascension, Immaculate Conception, and St. Helen, met on Thursday, July 4 at IC. The role of this committee is as follows: “The tri-parish collaboration committee is a sounding board for the pastors with input from parishioners representing all the parishes. This committee can gather ideas, brainstorm initiatives, and evaluate collaborative efforts to benefit all the participating parishes. As the culture of the parishes evolves to naturally include collaboration in their work, this role may be assumed by other parish bodies including staff, parish councils, and ministries.” Some initiatives that are already underway: a pulpit exchange—the pastors will decide the date; Outreach Committees – continue to explore new ways for collaboration. Some exciting ideas are in the works. More information as it becomes available.

Stewardship…
A Gift of Time and Talent (box this part in, EMs thru Servers, with a thin line, please)

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 20 5:00 pm Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam, Mary Ellen Reinhard, Clem Schirtzinger, Pat Schneider, Jeanne Schoenharl, Alice Schulte, Genny Tankersley
Sunday, January 21 11:00 am Shirley Watson, Shirley Deger, Tom Deger, Carmella Ford, Tony Hart, Eric Ledford, John Musto, Theresa O’Connell
Sunday, January 6:00pm Nikki Barnhill, Ann Marie Barrett, Tim Barrett, Julie Beall, Sarah Fortener, Maria Morrow, Carol Neal, Denise Post, Karen Vonderheide, Michael Wagner, Karen Walling

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 20 5:00pm Ullainee Battigaglia and Genny Tankersley
Sunday, January 21 11:00am Robinette Family
Sunday, January 21 6:00pm Caserta Family

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 20 5:00pm Jeanne Schoenharl, Ullainee Battigaglia
Sunday, January 21 11:00am Mike Reese, Bill Siskaninetz
Sunday, January 21 6:00pm Domonique Cooper, Betty Chadwell

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 20 5:00pm Tyler Mackey, Emily Schamel, Mike Schamel
Sunday, January 21 11:00am Matthew Barnes, Sharon Coutinho, Amanda Robinette
Sunday, January 21 6:00pm Tyler Bundy, Elizabeth Wagner

A Gift of Treasure

Tithe for Dec 30/31
Envelope Contributions $10,818.50
Loose Contributions $ 809.00
Total $11,627.50 (BIG happy face)

Tithe for Jan 6/7
Envelope Contributions $ 8,973.49
Loose Contributions $ 330.00
Total $ 9,303.49 (small sad face)

ATTENDANCE
Dec 30/31 Jan 6/7
5:00pm 179 189
11:00am 261 268
6:00pm 376 398

Total 816 855

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE
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. Contractors are compiling estimates. We will provide more details and information to come you as it becomes available. The church boiler work will begin later this month. Thank you for your continued support!

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

FISH FRY
The PTO really needs your help! Their biggest fundraiser is the Fish Fry, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 7pm – Midnight. They need volunteers to help run the games, work the kitchen, and clean up on Sunday. If you can donate a few hours of your time, please call Barbi Byrd at 256-0625, or Andrea Ravelli at 252-2923.
The PTO is trying something new this year: a Bake Sale during the Fish Fry! If you can donate goodies from your kitchen, please drop them off at school on Friday, Feb. 23 before 3pm, or Saturday, Feb. 24 before 12 noon. The doors open for Carryout only at 6:30pm until 7:00pm: tickets are $9 in advance and $10 at the door. You must be 21 to attend the Fish Fry: we’ll have games of chance, lots of food and drinks, and plenty of friends.

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

MINISTRY EVENING
You have an excellent opportunity to see what it means to be a priest when you attend a special Ministry Evening at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Your evening will include Mass, dinner, and a discussion about intellectual formation. For more information or to make a reservation, call (513) 421-3131, or see www.cincinnativocations.org.

CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN FRIARS
For 800 years, followers of St. Francis of Assisi have been rebuilding the Church. The Capuchin Franciscans are priests and brothers who serve Christ in the spirit of St. Francis. Men between the ages of 16 and 40 are invited to visit a Capuchin Friary in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Washington D.C. For more information call 1-888-263-6227, or email frtom@capuchin.com.

Bulletin for 7 January, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD – JANUARY 7, 2007
Isaiah 60:1-6

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come.

Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6

In Christ Jesus the Gentiles are now co-heirs with the Jews of the promise.

Matthew 2:1-12

The star which the astrologers had observed came to a standstill over the place where the child was.

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 14, 2007
Isaiah 62:1-5

As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so shall your God rejoice in you.

1 Corinthians 12:4-11

There are different gifts but the same Spirit.

John 2:1-12

Jesus performed this first of his signs at Cana in Galilee.

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
God’s Spirit is given to each person for the common good. What are your gifts? Be willing to share them for the good of others. (Luke 2:41-52). 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. J.J. Leen

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, January 8 – Baptism of the Lord
Gospel Reading: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Communion – Chapel
6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass – Chapel
7:00 p.m.—Baptism Prep Classes – Rectory
7:00 p.m. – Confirmation Mtg - MSH
Tuesday, January 9 – Weekday
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21-28
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass - Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group—Sewing Rm
7:00 p.m. – ICS PTO – Rm 108
Wednesday, January 10 – Weekday
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:29-39
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass-Chapel
1:00 p.m. – Free Spirits – MSH
7:00 p.m. – Ite Missa Est – Church
7:00 p.m. – K of C -- ML
Thursday, January 11 – Weekday
Gospel Reading: Mark 1: 40-45
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –Chapel
6:30 p.m. – Cub Scouts
7:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
Friday, January 12 – Weekday
Gospel Reading: Mark 2:1-12
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – School Mass – Chapel
5:30 p.m. -- BINGO
Saturday, January 13 – Weekday
3:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass—Tim Deger, dec; Mary Ann Westendorf, dec.
Sunday, January 14 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church
9:15 a.m. – PREP – Undercroft
9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML
11:00 a.m.– Family Mass – All Parishioners
6:00 p.m. – Rock Mass – Licy & Joseph


PARISH NEWS

FREE SPIRITS
Happy New Year from the over 50 crowd! Our next meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 1:00pm in MSH. Bring your pennies for Polish Poker, a friend, and a snack to share. Reminder: 2007 dues can be paid at this meeting. For more information call Mary Umina at 254-4405.

ITE MISSA EST
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the IC Adult Faith Formation will present “Oh My God, Another Crisis!”, lessons in crisis management. This event is free, but donations are gladly accepted.

CDs & DVDs FOR SALE
Fr. Satish has prepared a two-CD set featuring “Bread of Life” and “The Eucharist Step by Step”; and a DVD with “The Eucharist Step by Step”. The CDs sell for $20, the DVD for $15, and both can be purchased for $30. The monies raised will benefit India missions and the IC Adult Faith Formation, Ite Missa Est. You can purchase the CDs and DVDs after masses, or in the Rectory during regular business hours.

PRAYER CHAIN
In Luke 11:9, 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.

TITHE ENVELOPES
Remember to pick up your 2007 tithe envelopes in the main vestibule. We ordered them for active parishioners who have used them on a regular basis in the past six months; if yours aren’t there, add you name to the list located on the table in the main vestibule, or call Katherine at the Rectory, 252-9919.

MSH USE
Many parish organizations use the various meeting rooms in Msgr. Sherman Hall during the week, and our maintenance crew works very hard to ensure that the rooms are ready. Using the parish calendar, they unlock the appropriate rooms for that day. PLEASE DO NOT close the doors when your group is finished, as the doors will lock, and other groups will not be able to get in for their meeting. Maintenance will lock up in the evening. Thanks for your help!

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 Time and Talent

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 13 5:00 pm
Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Jeanne Schoenharl, Pat Schneider, Alice Schulte, Pat & Mark Sheets
Sunday, January 14 11:00 am
Theresa & Tim O’Connell, Jen & Mike Reese, Bill Siskanetz, Bob & R.J. VanLeeuwen, Leroy Watson
Sunday, January 14 6:00pm
Nikki Barnhill, Debbie Goldberg, Megan Davis, Danielle Price, Theresa Hargis, Sylvia Schmitz, Suzanne Klase, Mary Jo Kochmar, Mary Grace Kochmar, Kelly Martin, Katie Ervin

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 13 5:00pm The Plummer Family
Sunday, January 14 11:00am The Abel Family
Sunday, January 14 6:00pm The Ervin Family


LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 13 5:00pm Debbie Goldberg, Christina Braaksma
Sunday, January 14 11:00am Rae Brooks, Erik Ledford
Sunday, January 14 6:00pm Teresa Chandler, Ullainee Battigaglia

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 13 5:00pm Shelly Baker, Sifa Faustine, Abby Plummer
Sunday, January 14 11:00am Kyle Abel, Tyler Gifford, Deanna Shaw
Sunday, January 14 6:00pm Zach Cross, Robert Gearhart, Jack Stump

A Gift of Treasure Thank you graphic

Tithe for Dec 23/24 & Christmas
Envelope Contributions $11,475.67
Loose Contributions $ 1,541.00
Christmas Collection $11,560.00
$24,576.67

ATTENDANCE

5:00pm 224
11:00am 254
5:00pm 915
12:00am 225

Total 1618

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE
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. Contractors are compiling estimates. We will provide more details and information to come you as it becomes available. The church boiler work will begin later this month. Thank you for your continued support!

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

EDCHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
The next EdChoice application period will run from Jan. 27, 2007 – Apr. 20, 2007 for the 2007-2008 school year. Eligibility for a scholarship is determined by attendance and/or assignment to a school that has been rated in “academic emergency” or “academic watch” for the past three years. A list of these schools is posted on the EdChoice website at http://EdChoice.Ohio.gov, or you may call the school office at 253-8831.

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

UDLLI
The University of Dayton Lifelong Learning Institute (UDLLI) offers seniors from the Greater Miami Valley the opportunity to join other active seniors in a variety of informal discussion seminars. If you are interested in receiving a Winter program brochure, in moderating a seminar, or volunteering with this program, please call Special Programs and Continuing Education at 229-2347.