Bulletin for April 1, 2007
A YEAR OF GRACE
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION – APRIL 1, 2007
Isaiah 50:4-7
HOLY THURSDAY – APRIL 5, 2007
Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
THE EASTER VIGIL – APRIL 7, 2007
Luke 24:1-12
EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 8, 2007
Acts 10:34, 37-43
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
Surrender your life to God. You are promised eternal life. (Luke 22:14-23:1-49) 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, April 2– Monday of Holy Week
PARISH NEWS
EASTER EGG HUNT
Join us after the 11:00am Mass on Easter Sunday for an Easter Egg Hunt! The Easter Bunny will be here on the Church lawn to help hunt for eggs. BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket!)
ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL FUND
The Archdiocesan Annual Fund continues this week in our parish. Our parish response to date is $13,195.00. As of this writing, 176 parishioners have responded, helping us achieve 66% of our parish target of $20,000. We are most grateful to those who have been so generous. To our remaining parishioners, we urge you to consider a gift or pledge: no gift is too small.
WINNER’S CIRCLE
Congratulations to our newest Winners! For a $5 donation, they won $100 every time the Ohio Lottery called their numbers. YOU can be a Winner, too—just get your tickets after mass, or in the Rectory during regular business hours. #212 Bob Sharp, Beavercreek #199 Roma Taylor, Dayton
#189 Karen Brumbaugh, West Milton #983 Lois Heeter, Dayton
ROSARY ALTAR
The Rummage Sale is quickly approaching! We will accept your treasures for the Rummage Sale Tuesday, Apr. 10 through Friday, Apr. 13 from 10:00am –6:00pm in MSH. All items must be in good working condition; no computers, typewriters, or soiled or torn upholstered furniture please. The sale will be on Saturday, Apr. 14 from 9:00am –4:00pm in MSH. See you there!
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
Look what we’re doing! We are going to create a new pictorial directory of our church family, which will help us connect names and faces. We need you to participate by having your portrait taken during the second week of May. We will begin signing up appointments next weekend; portraits will be taken in May.
We also need your help with telephoning and hosting. If you are interested, please call Katherine at 252-9919 ext. 228. We need YOU to make this project a success!
ITE MISSA EST
The Immaculate Conception Adult Faith Formation Ministry now has daily reflections and weekend homilies posted on itemissaest.org. Check it for upcoming events!
TAX STATEMENTS
Due to recent changes in tax laws, beginning with contributions made in 2007, parishioners (who itemize their tax returns) will no longer be able to deduct contributions to the parish unless they maintain a bank record or written contribution statement from the parish. If you wish to ensure deductibility of your contributions, please use a check or your parish envelope. The parish will track contributions made using parish envelopes, and will, upon request, produce a written statement of contributions made during 2007. Cancelled checks and other bank records are also sufficient documentation. The parish cannot track cash contributions not in parish tithe envelopes. If you do not have tithe envelopes, call Katherine at 252-9919 ext 228, and she will get them ready for you.
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 Mary Bochenek at 256-4737 to submit a prayer request or to join the team.
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.
Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Holy Week:
Thursday, April 5 7:00pm
Sunday, April 8 9:00am
GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Sunday, April 8 6:00pm The Ervin Family
LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Holy Week:
Holy Thursday, Apr. 5 7:00pm
Easter Sunday:
Sunday, April 8 9:00am
SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Holy Week:
Thursday, April 5 7:00pm
Sunday, April 8 9:00am
A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)
Tithe for Mar 24 and 25
Envelope Contributions $ 7,504.69
Loose Contributions $ 681.00
Total $ 8,185.69 (small sad face)
ATTENDANCE
5:00pm 191
11:00am 269
6:00pm 414
Total 874
CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE
Our next project: replacing the church sound system, baffles, etc. Contractors are compiling estimates. We will provide more details and information to come as it is available. Thanks for your continued support.
Total to Date $ 48,950.37
March $ 2,662.25
Total $ 51,612.62
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 $ 29,807.07
March 1,362.00
Total $ 31,169.07
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.
OUT OF PARISH
EASTER EGG HUNT
Carroll High School’s Alumni Association invites you to its first Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, Apr. 7. Meet in the CHS cafeteria at 9:30am for donuts, juice, coffee, games, and get your photo taken with the Big Bunny himself. At 10:45am, student volunteers will lead the children to the egg hunt location(s). Cost is $5 per adult, and FREE for children. Please RSVP before Mar. 30 to 253-8188, ext. 339; email jweitz@carrollhs.org.
CATHOLICS COME HOME
Queen of Martyrs, Our Lady of Mercy, Corpus Christi, Precious Blood, St. Paul and St. Rita parishes will begin a three-week series for Catholics who wish to consider returning to an active practice of faith. The sessions will be Sundays, Apr. 15, 22, and 29, from 1:00pm –2:30pm at Queen of Martyrs Church. Call Jane Bensman at 277-2092 for more information.
JOURNEY TO THE ATHENAEUM
Travel to Cincinnati by bus to tour the Athenaeum for Mass and lunch on Thursday, Apr. 19. After lunch there will be a guided tour to St. Peter in Chains Cathedral. We will leave from St. Charles Borromeo at 8:30am, and return at 4:00pm. The cost is $40; for more information call Carol Kovach at 434-6081.
THE OTHER PLACE
The Other Place, Dayton’s only daytime homeless shelter, will soon be able to provide their clients with hot meals for lunch throughout the week, and will need help distributing food. If you can help, please contact Christopher Hotard at 461-6078, ext. 21, or christopherh@theotherplace.org.
LAY PASTORAL MINISTRY PROGRAM
Interviewing is now going on for entrance in the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program for fall 2007. The Certificate program will be offered in Cincinnati and Vandalia, and the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry at the main campus on Beechmont Avenue in Cincinnati. For more information call Sr. Nancy McMullen at 277-0116.
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.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION – APRIL 1, 2007
Isaiah 50:4-7
I gave my back to those who beat me.Philippians 2:6-11
Christ emptied himself, obediently accepting even death.Luke 22:14-23:56
The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
HOLY THURSDAY – APRIL 5, 2007
Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
The Passover of the Lord.1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes!John 13:1-15
If I washed your feet – I who am teacher and Lord – then you must wash each other’s feet.
THE EASTER VIGIL – APRIL 7, 2007
Luke 24:1-12
Why do you search for the living One among the dead? He is not here; he has been risen up.
EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 8, 2007
Acts 10:34, 37-43
They killed Jesus finally, hanging him on a tree, only to have God raise him up on the third day.1 Corinthians 5:6-8
Get rid of the old yeast to make of yourselves fresh dough.John 20:1-9
Peter observed the wrappings on the ground and saw the piece of cloth which had covered the head rolled up in a place by itself.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Monday
8:00am Morning PrayerTuesday – Friday
8:15am Communion
8:00am Morning PrayerSaturday
8:15am Mass (Followed with Rosary, Exposition, and Benediction, except school mass days)
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
Surrender your life to God. You are promised eternal life. (Luke 22:14-23:1-49) 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.
Frank Burger, Maria Robbers, Peggy Schirtzinger, Vi Snead, Doris Wahlrab
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, April 2– Monday of Holy Week
Gospel Reading: John 12:1-11Tuesday, April 3 – Tuesday of Holy Week
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
Gospel Reading: John 13:21-33, 36-38Wednesday, April 4 – Wednesday of Holy Week
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Chapel
10:00 a.m. – Adoration – Church
12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group
Gospel Reading: Matthew 26:14-25Thursday, April 5—Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass - Bob Nock, dec. --Chapel
9:30 a.m. – Servers’ Training
Gospel Reading: John 13:1-15Friday, April 6 – Good Friday, Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
8:15 a.m. – Children’s Prayer Service -- Church
7:00 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
10:00 p.m. – Night Prayer
Gospel Reading: John 18:1-19, 42Saturday, April 7 – Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil
SCHOOL AND RECTORY CLOSED
11:00 a.m. – Hunger Lunch – MSH
12:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Passion
1:30 p.m. – Way of the Cross
7:00 p.m. – Taize Prayer Service
8:30 a.m. – Prayer Service and Rite of NamingSunday, April 8 – Easter Sunday, Resurrection of the Lord
9:30 a.m. – Candidates’ Practice
10:00 a.m. – Decorate Church
Servers’ Practice
Readers’ Practice
8:45 p.m. – Easter Vigil – Ernesto D’Amico, dec
9:00 a.m.– Mass – Vincenzo Berardo, dec; Ernesto D’Amico, dec.
11:00 a.m.– Mass – All Parishioners
12:15 p.m. – Easter Egg Hunt
6:00 p.m.– Rock Mass—Frank Burger
PARISH NEWS
EASTER EGG HUNT
Join us after the 11:00am Mass on Easter Sunday for an Easter Egg Hunt! The Easter Bunny will be here on the Church lawn to help hunt for eggs. BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket!)
ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL FUND
The Archdiocesan Annual Fund continues this week in our parish. Our parish response to date is $13,195.00. As of this writing, 176 parishioners have responded, helping us achieve 66% of our parish target of $20,000. We are most grateful to those who have been so generous. To our remaining parishioners, we urge you to consider a gift or pledge: no gift is too small.
WINNER’S CIRCLE
Congratulations to our newest Winners! For a $5 donation, they won $100 every time the Ohio Lottery called their numbers. YOU can be a Winner, too—just get your tickets after mass, or in the Rectory during regular business hours. #212 Bob Sharp, Beavercreek #199 Roma Taylor, Dayton
#189 Karen Brumbaugh, West Milton #983 Lois Heeter, Dayton
ROSARY ALTAR
The Rummage Sale is quickly approaching! We will accept your treasures for the Rummage Sale Tuesday, Apr. 10 through Friday, Apr. 13 from 10:00am –6:00pm in MSH. All items must be in good working condition; no computers, typewriters, or soiled or torn upholstered furniture please. The sale will be on Saturday, Apr. 14 from 9:00am –4:00pm in MSH. See you there!
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
Look what we’re doing! We are going to create a new pictorial directory of our church family, which will help us connect names and faces. We need you to participate by having your portrait taken during the second week of May. We will begin signing up appointments next weekend; portraits will be taken in May.
We also need your help with telephoning and hosting. If you are interested, please call Katherine at 252-9919 ext. 228. We need YOU to make this project a success!
ITE MISSA EST
The Immaculate Conception Adult Faith Formation Ministry now has daily reflections and weekend homilies posted on itemissaest.org. Check it for upcoming events!
TAX STATEMENTS
Due to recent changes in tax laws, beginning with contributions made in 2007, parishioners (who itemize their tax returns) will no longer be able to deduct contributions to the parish unless they maintain a bank record or written contribution statement from the parish. If you wish to ensure deductibility of your contributions, please use a check or your parish envelope. The parish will track contributions made using parish envelopes, and will, upon request, produce a written statement of contributions made during 2007. Cancelled checks and other bank records are also sufficient documentation. The parish cannot track cash contributions not in parish tithe envelopes. If you do not have tithe envelopes, call Katherine at 252-9919 ext 228, and she will get them ready for you.
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 Mary Bochenek at 256-4737 to submit a prayer request or to join the team.
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.
Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Holy Week:
Thursday, April 5 7:00pm
Mary Ellen Reinhard, Betty Chadwell, Christina Braaksma, Mark Sheets, Pat SheetsSaturday, April 7 8:45pm
Genny Tankersley, Mark Sheets, Pat Sheets, Terri WelchEaster Sunday:
Sunday, April 8 9:00am
Christian Braaksma, Tony Hart, Leroy Watson, Shirley Watson, Tim Welch, Clem SchirtzingerSunday, April 8 11:00am
Tony Hart, Eric Ledford, John Musto, Theresa O’Connell, Tim O’Connell, Allyssa Oney, Jen Reese, Mike ReeseSunday, April 8 6:00pm
Julie Beall, Megan Davis, John Gardner, Deb Goldberg, Suzanne Klase, Mary Grace Kochmar, Mary Jo Kochmar, Kelly Martin, Sylvia Schmitz, George Zimmer, Pat Zimmer
GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Sunday, April 8 6:00pm The Ervin Family
LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Holy Week:
Holy Thursday, Apr. 5 7:00pm
Pat Zimmer, Bill SiskaninetzGood Friday, Apr. 6 12:00pm
Tony Hart, Ullainee BattigagliaEaster Vigil, Apr. 7 8:45pm
Pat Zimmer, Michael Reese, Pat Schneider, Mark Sheets, Bill Siskaninetz
Easter Sunday:
Sunday, April 8 9:00am
Ullainee Battigaglia, Rae Ann BrooksSunday, April 8 11:00am
Ed McGarry, Bill SiskaninetzSunday, April 8 6:00pm
Pat Zimmer, Michael Wagner
SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Holy Week:
Thursday, April 5 7:00pm
Mandi Byrd, Michael Byrd, Mike Schamel, Emily SchamelFriday, April 6 12:00pm
Deanna Shaw, Brian Beall, Robert GearhartSaturday, April 7 8:45pm
Meredith O’Connell, Christina Jackowski, Sarah Sherman, Nathan Markley, Abby PlummerEaster Sunday:
Sunday, April 8 9:00am
Sharon Coutinho, Kyle Abel, Matthew BarnesSunday, April 8 11:00am
Adam Armitage, Amanda Robinette, Zach Cross, Jack StumpSunday, April 8 6:00pm
Nick Powers, Elizabeth Wagner, Brian Beall, Tyler Bundy
A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)
Tithe for Mar 24 and 25
Envelope Contributions $ 7,504.69
Loose Contributions $ 681.00
Total $ 8,185.69 (small sad face)
ATTENDANCE
5:00pm 191
11:00am 269
6:00pm 414
Total 874
CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE
Our next project: replacing the church sound system, baffles, etc. Contractors are compiling estimates. We will provide more details and information to come as it is available. Thanks for your continued support.
Total to Date $ 48,950.37
March $ 2,662.25
Total $ 51,612.62
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 $ 29,807.07
March 1,362.00
Total $ 31,169.07
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.
OUT OF PARISH
EASTER EGG HUNT
Carroll High School’s Alumni Association invites you to its first Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, Apr. 7. Meet in the CHS cafeteria at 9:30am for donuts, juice, coffee, games, and get your photo taken with the Big Bunny himself. At 10:45am, student volunteers will lead the children to the egg hunt location(s). Cost is $5 per adult, and FREE for children. Please RSVP before Mar. 30 to 253-8188, ext. 339; email jweitz@carrollhs.org.
CATHOLICS COME HOME
Queen of Martyrs, Our Lady of Mercy, Corpus Christi, Precious Blood, St. Paul and St. Rita parishes will begin a three-week series for Catholics who wish to consider returning to an active practice of faith. The sessions will be Sundays, Apr. 15, 22, and 29, from 1:00pm –2:30pm at Queen of Martyrs Church. Call Jane Bensman at 277-2092 for more information.
JOURNEY TO THE ATHENAEUM
Travel to Cincinnati by bus to tour the Athenaeum for Mass and lunch on Thursday, Apr. 19. After lunch there will be a guided tour to St. Peter in Chains Cathedral. We will leave from St. Charles Borromeo at 8:30am, and return at 4:00pm. The cost is $40; for more information call Carol Kovach at 434-6081.
THE OTHER PLACE
The Other Place, Dayton’s only daytime homeless shelter, will soon be able to provide their clients with hot meals for lunch throughout the week, and will need help distributing food. If you can help, please contact Christopher Hotard at 461-6078, ext. 21, or christopherh@theotherplace.org.
LAY PASTORAL MINISTRY PROGRAM
Interviewing is now going on for entrance in the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program for fall 2007. The Certificate program will be offered in Cincinnati and Vandalia, and the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry at the main campus on Beechmont Avenue in Cincinnati. For more information call Sr. Nancy McMullen at 277-0116.
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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