Bulletin for 25 February, 2007
A YEAR OF GRACE
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – FEBRUARY 25, 2007 Deuteronomy 26:4-10
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT – MARCH 4, 2007
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Monday
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 brings us through difficult experiences and always leads us to life. Depend on the Holy Spirit to guide you on the path of life. (Luke 4:1-13)
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, February 26– Lenten Weekday
WINNER’S CIRCLE
Congratulations to our newest Winners! For only a $5 donation, they won $100 every time the Ohio Lottery called their number. You can purchase Winner’s Circle tickets after Mass, or in the Rectory during regular business hours.
LENTEN REMINDERS – FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Good Friday, Apr. 6, 2007 is a day of abstinence from meat and also a day of fast, that is, limited to a single full meal:the teaching of the Second Vatican Council should be recalled:
Let the paschal fast be kept sacred. Let it be celebrated everywhere on Good Friday and, where possible, prolonged throughout Holy Saturday, so that the joys of the Sunday of the Resurrection may be attained with uplifted and clear mind. Constitution on the Liturgy, No 110.
The other Fridays of the season of Lent are days of abstinence from meat; the law of abstinence binds Catholics 14 years and older. The law of fasting binds all Catholics from their 18th birthday until their 59th birthday (canons 97 and 1252).
WAY OF THE CROSS
Join us as we observe the Lenten season with the Way of the Cross on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm in the Church. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 27,each week we will follow a different format, reflecting on different aspects of the season. The Parish Penance Service will be held on Tuesday Mar. 13 at 7:00pm.
ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL FUND
The 2007 Archdiocesan Annual Fund will begin next weekend in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. We invite your support and ask that everyone within our parish participate. Our parish goal is $20,000.00. Please remember that your gift is important and needed.
LENTEN RETREAT
On Saturday, Mar. 10, Fr. Satish will present “Help Me! Somebody”, a discussion of forgiveness and healing. This event will be held in the Church from 9am –1pm, and lunch will be provided. Tickets are $10 each, and pre-registration is required. For information call 252-9919.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
If you are celebrating your 25th, 50th, 60th, 70th, or 75th wedding anniversary this year, please call Katherine at the Rectory, 252-9919. The 2007 Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass for couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary will again be held in two locations this year: Saturday, Apr. 21 at 2:00pm at St. Christopher Church in Vandalia, for those parishes located in Mercer, Auglaize, Logan, Shelby, Darke, Miami, Clark, Champaign, Preble, Montgomery, and Green Counties; and Saturday, May 5 at 2:00pm at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral for those parishes in Butler, Warren, Clinton, Highland, Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, and Adams Counties. There are no tickets to the masses, and due to the large number of attendees, there is no reception following the liturgy.
PARTNERING
MEN’S LENTEN SUPPER
The St. Helen perennial Men’s Cross Training Lenten Supper is on the horizon. Save this date: Monday, Mar. 5 at 6:30pm in the Smith Building. All men of Ascension, Immaculate Conception, and St. Helen are invited for a light supper and the inspiring Can You Drink This Cup? Spiritual Challenges in the Lives of Men. Call today for reservations: 256-8815.
Stewardship…
A Gift of Time and Talent
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 3 5:00pm
GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 4 6:00pm
LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 3 5:00pm
SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 3 5:00pm
A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)
Tithe for Feb 24/25
Envelope Contributions $5,981.44
Loose Contributions $ 805.00
Total $6,786.44 (small sad face)
ATTENDANCE
5:00pm 104
11:00am 270
6:00pm 370
Total 744
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 $ 43,505.37
January $ 2,735.00
Total $ 46,240.37
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 $ 27,477.07
January 1,000.00
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
SPELLING BEE
Congratulations to 8th grader Shelly Baker for placing second in the district spelling bee!
IDENT-A-KID
On Tuesday, Feb 27, the Ident-A-Kid child protection program will be held in the ICS cafeteria at 9:00am. The cost is $10 per child for four identification cards.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT
On Saturday, Mar. 3, the ICS 8th graders will participate in a retreat to help prepare them for Confirmation on Sunday, Mar. 11. The retreat will be held in MSH from 1pm—5pm; the students will then rehearse for the ceremony, following the 5pm Mass. Please keep our confirmands in your prayers.
OUT OF PARISH
FISH FRYS!!
St. Brigid’s Church in Xenia is holding their annual Fish Fry and Monte Carlo Night on Friday, Mar. 2, beginning at 6:00pm. All you can eat fish dinners are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Call 372-3193 for pre-sale tickets and information. The Men’s Club of St. Francis of Assisi is hosting their Fish Fry on Friday, Mar. 2. Family dining is from 5:00pm –7:30pm; adults only 7:30pm –11:00pm. Donations are $13 per adult and $7 for children ages 6-12. For more information call 433-1013.
OPEN HOUSE
Green-Oak Preschool is hosting an Open House on Saturday, Mar. 3 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. For information call Ruth at 252-7840, or see www.greenoakpreschool.com.
WOMEN’S RETREAT
The 13th Annual St. Francis Women’s Retreat is March 2-4 at Bergamo Center. The theme is Food for the Journey, and the retreat director is Fr. Jim Schimelphening, SM, D. Min. from U.D. Gift certificates and scholarships are available; for information call Bette Davis at 433-6971, or email bette.davis@att.net.
IMMIGRATION CONFERENCE
The Catholic Social Action Office is hosting “We Come to Share our Story: A Look at Immigration from Both Sides of the Border” on Saturday, Mar. 10 from 8:30am – 3:30pm in the University of Dayton Kennedy Ballroom. Registration is required by Mar. 1 and is $15 per person, and includes lunch. For more information see www.daytonimmigration.com or call 224-3026.
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.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – FEBRUARY 25, 2007 Deuteronomy 26:4-10
Moses and Israel bring before the Lord the first fruits of the land the Lord gave them.Romans 10:8-13
All have the same Lord, who is rich in mercyLuke 4:1-13
Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days where he was tempted by the devil.
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT – MARCH 4, 2007
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18
God’s covenant with Abraham.Philippians 3:17-4:1
Christ will give new form to this lowly body of ours.Luke 9:28-36
While Jesus was praying, his face changed in appearance and his clothes became dazzlingly white.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Monday
8:00am Morning PrayerTuesday – Friday 8:00am Morning Prayer
8:15am Communion
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 brings us through difficult experiences and always leads us to life. Depend on the Holy Spirit to guide you on the path of life. (Luke 4:1-13)
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.
Rosemary Merkle, Philomena Manzo, Delores Van Leeuwen, Walt Portune, J.J. Leen, Frank Burger, Peggy Schirtzinger, Maxine Strasser
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, February 26– Lenten Weekday
Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:31-46Tuesday, February 27– Lenten Weekday
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Communion – Chapel
6:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts
Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:7-15Wednesday, February 28 – Lenten Weekday
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. – Way of the Cross- Church
Gospel Reading: Luke 11:29-32Thursday, March 1—Lenten Weekday
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass—Chapel
9:30 a.m.—New Servers’ Training – Church
Gospel Reading: Matthew 7:7-12Friday, March 2 – Lenten Weekday
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
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:12-26Saturday, March 3 – Lenten Weekday
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – School Mass – Don Nock –Church
1:00 p.m. – World Day of Prayer - Church
5:30 p.m. -- BINGO
8:15 a.m.—First Saturday Mass and DevotionsSunday, March 4 – Second Sunday of Lent
1:00 p.m. –Confirmation retreat till 5pm - MSH
3:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass—Mary Ann Westendorf
6:15 p.m. – Confirmation Rehearsal - Church
9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – ChurchPARISH NEWS
9:15 a.m. – PREP – Undercroft
9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML
11:00 a.m.– Mass –Ray Duckro, dec.
6:00 p.m. – Rock Mass- All Parishioners
WINNER’S CIRCLE
Congratulations to our newest Winners! For only a $5 donation, they won $100 every time the Ohio Lottery called their number. You can purchase Winner’s Circle tickets after Mass, or in the Rectory during regular business hours.
#356 Stephin Rockey, Englewood
#894 Bernice Pemberton, Dayton
#258 Sheila Schock, Dayton
#511 Julie Trzeciak, Dayton
#014 Carol Johnson, Kettering
#107 Tom Drake, Kettering
#854 Martha Hatton, Dayton
LENTEN REMINDERS – FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Good Friday, Apr. 6, 2007 is a day of abstinence from meat and also a day of fast, that is, limited to a single full meal:the teaching of the Second Vatican Council should be recalled:
Let the paschal fast be kept sacred. Let it be celebrated everywhere on Good Friday and, where possible, prolonged throughout Holy Saturday, so that the joys of the Sunday of the Resurrection may be attained with uplifted and clear mind. Constitution on the Liturgy, No 110.
The other Fridays of the season of Lent are days of abstinence from meat; the law of abstinence binds Catholics 14 years and older. The law of fasting binds all Catholics from their 18th birthday until their 59th birthday (canons 97 and 1252).
WAY OF THE CROSS
Join us as we observe the Lenten season with the Way of the Cross on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm in the Church. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 27,each week we will follow a different format, reflecting on different aspects of the season. The Parish Penance Service will be held on Tuesday Mar. 13 at 7:00pm.
ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL FUND
The 2007 Archdiocesan Annual Fund will begin next weekend in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. We invite your support and ask that everyone within our parish participate. Our parish goal is $20,000.00. Please remember that your gift is important and needed.
LENTEN RETREAT
On Saturday, Mar. 10, Fr. Satish will present “Help Me! Somebody”, a discussion of forgiveness and healing. This event will be held in the Church from 9am –1pm, and lunch will be provided. Tickets are $10 each, and pre-registration is required. For information call 252-9919.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
If you are celebrating your 25th, 50th, 60th, 70th, or 75th wedding anniversary this year, please call Katherine at the Rectory, 252-9919. The 2007 Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass for couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary will again be held in two locations this year: Saturday, Apr. 21 at 2:00pm at St. Christopher Church in Vandalia, for those parishes located in Mercer, Auglaize, Logan, Shelby, Darke, Miami, Clark, Champaign, Preble, Montgomery, and Green Counties; and Saturday, May 5 at 2:00pm at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral for those parishes in Butler, Warren, Clinton, Highland, Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, and Adams Counties. There are no tickets to the masses, and due to the large number of attendees, there is no reception following the liturgy.
PARTNERING
MEN’S LENTEN SUPPER
The St. Helen perennial Men’s Cross Training Lenten Supper is on the horizon. Save this date: Monday, Mar. 5 at 6:30pm in the Smith Building. All men of Ascension, Immaculate Conception, and St. Helen are invited for a light supper and the inspiring Can You Drink This Cup? Spiritual Challenges in the Lives of Men. Call today for reservations: 256-8815.
Stewardship…
A Gift of Time and Talent
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 3 5:00pm
Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Alice Schulte, Mark Sheets, Pat Sheets, Genny Tankersley, Terri Welch, Tim WelchSunday, March 4 11:00 am
Shirley Deger, Tom Deger, Carmella Ford, Tony Hart, Bob Van Leeuwen, R.J. Van Leeuwen, Leroy Watson, Shirley WatsonSunday, March 4 6:00pm
Ann Marie Barrett, Tim Barrett, Julie Beall, Domonique Cooper, Sarah Fortener, Helly Freudenschuss, Carol Neal, Cindy Reaster, Krishna Rengan, Karen Vonderheide, Karen Walling
GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 4 6:00pm
The D’Souza Family
LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 3 5:00pm
Debbie Goldberg, Ullainee BattigagliaSunday, March 4 11:00am
Helly Freudenschuss, T. O’ConnellSunday, March 4 6:00pm
Annie D’Souza, Jeff Morrow
SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 3 5:00pm
Katie Beach, Nathan MarkleySunday, March 4 11:00am
Mandi Byrd, Michael Byrd, Robert GearhartSunday, March 4 6:00pm
Zach Cross, Brian Beall, Christina Jackowski
A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)
Tithe for Feb 24/25
Envelope Contributions $5,981.44
Loose Contributions $ 805.00
Total $6,786.44 (small sad face)
ATTENDANCE
5:00pm 104
11:00am 270
6:00pm 370
Total 744
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 $ 43,505.37
January $ 2,735.00
Total $ 46,240.37
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 $ 27,477.07
January 1,000.00
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
SPELLING BEE
Congratulations to 8th grader Shelly Baker for placing second in the district spelling bee!
IDENT-A-KID
On Tuesday, Feb 27, the Ident-A-Kid child protection program will be held in the ICS cafeteria at 9:00am. The cost is $10 per child for four identification cards.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT
On Saturday, Mar. 3, the ICS 8th graders will participate in a retreat to help prepare them for Confirmation on Sunday, Mar. 11. The retreat will be held in MSH from 1pm—5pm; the students will then rehearse for the ceremony, following the 5pm Mass. Please keep our confirmands in your prayers.
OUT OF PARISH
FISH FRYS!!
St. Brigid’s Church in Xenia is holding their annual Fish Fry and Monte Carlo Night on Friday, Mar. 2, beginning at 6:00pm. All you can eat fish dinners are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Call 372-3193 for pre-sale tickets and information. The Men’s Club of St. Francis of Assisi is hosting their Fish Fry on Friday, Mar. 2. Family dining is from 5:00pm –7:30pm; adults only 7:30pm –11:00pm. Donations are $13 per adult and $7 for children ages 6-12. For more information call 433-1013.
OPEN HOUSE
Green-Oak Preschool is hosting an Open House on Saturday, Mar. 3 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. For information call Ruth at 252-7840, or see www.greenoakpreschool.com.
WOMEN’S RETREAT
The 13th Annual St. Francis Women’s Retreat is March 2-4 at Bergamo Center. The theme is Food for the Journey, and the retreat director is Fr. Jim Schimelphening, SM, D. Min. from U.D. Gift certificates and scholarships are available; for information call Bette Davis at 433-6971, or email bette.davis@att.net.
IMMIGRATION CONFERENCE
The Catholic Social Action Office is hosting “We Come to Share our Story: A Look at Immigration from Both Sides of the Border” on Saturday, Mar. 10 from 8:30am – 3:30pm in the University of Dayton Kennedy Ballroom. Registration is required by Mar. 1 and is $15 per person, and includes lunch. For more information see www.daytonimmigration.com or call 224-3026.
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.
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