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.