Bulletin for April 29, 2007
A YEAR OF GRACE
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 29, 2007
Acts 13:14, 43-52
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – May 6, 2007
Acts 14:21-27
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
Who will shepherd God’s people? Pray that good leaders, filled with joy and the Holy Spirit, will serve our Church. (Acts 13:14,43-52) 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.
REST IN PEACE
Our condolences to the families of Herman Boehmer, Ed Cain, Ray Flohre, Helen Gott, Eileen McFadden, Mildred Mercer, and Marc Thibault, who all died recently. 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, April 30 – Easter Weekday
PARISH NEWS
MAY CROWNING
At 1:30pm on Tuesday, May 1, the ICS students invite you to join them for the May Crowning service in the Church. You are welcome to bring flowers as we honor Mary at this special prayer service.
FIRST COMMUNION
Our second graders will celebrate their First Communion next Sunday, May 6, at the 11am mass. We hope you will join us as our parish community celebrates this event with our children.
ITE MISSA EST
On May 9, the IC Adult Faith Formation will present “Why I Became Catholic: the personal testimonies of former Hindus, Jews, Buddhists, and non-believers” at 7pm in MSH. For daily reflections and homilies, check itemissaest.org.
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
The photography dates for our pictorial directory are coming up. If you have not reserved a time to be photographed, be sure to do so today while there is still a good selection of appointments. We are scheduling in the main vestibule after mass; our goal is 100% participation—it just won’t be complete without you!
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 5 5:00pm
GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 6 6:00pm
LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 5 5:00pm
SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 5 5:00pm
A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)
ATTENDANCE
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.
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.
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
REGISTER NOW!
ICS is accepting registrations for the 2007-08 school year. Call the school office at 253-8831 for more information.
IC DAYCARE…
…will offer preschool for ages three and four beginning in the 2007-08 school year. We also offer full daycare for ages three through Kindergarten, as well as an after school program. For information call 253-0201.
WEBSITE
See all the upcoming events on the ICS website, www.ics.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us .
OUT OF PARISH
DARFUR AWARENESS NIGHT
Ohioans of all ages, races, cultures, and faiths are invited to join together at Fountain Square in Cincinnati for a gripping presentation about the conditions in Darfur, where almost 400,000 people have died in the past three years. Our focus is what we, as individuals, can do to help. Join us on Tuesday, May 1; we will gather at 6:00pm, the event begins at 6:30pm, and we will walk to the Freedom Center at 7:30pm. For more information, see imwise_Darfur@yahoo.com, or sue598@yahoo.com.
LIFE LINE SCREENINGS
Life Line Screenings will be at Dayton Heart Hospital on May 15 from 9am –4pm. They will use ultrasound to screen for the risks of stroke, vascular disease, and osteoporosis – four screenings for $129. To schedule, or for more information, call 1-800-779-6353. You can also see www.lifelinescreening.com.
DAYTON CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB
The DCWC will hold its Annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday, May 19 at the Dayton Women’s Club, 225 N. Ludlow St. There will be a social hour beginning at 11:00am, with lunch at 12:00pm. The guest speaker is Dr. Zama Ndefru III, PhD., presenting “Nursing Training in Africa”. Tickets are $25; for information call Betty Chadwell at 256-9516.
UD NEW HORIZONS BAND
This UD band, now in its sixth year, offers senior adults opportunities to begin a musical instrument, or a “re-entry” point for those who have been away from active music making for many years. We teach flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion. Lessons are taught in like-instrument groups weekly for 30 minutes. The summer program begins May 10; if you have questions, please call the UD Special Programs and Continuing Education Office at 229-2347.
PEACE BRIDGE
You can help plan the 2007 Peace Bridge event, to be held on Sunday, May 20. Get involved at one of the meetings: Apr. 23 at 7pm, May 1 at 7pm, May 6 at 4pm, May 15 at 6pm—all held at the Greater Dayton Christian Connections at 601 W. Riverview.
ATTENTION KNOLLWOOD SHOPPERS
The CHS Band is selling Knollwood gift cards for $20 each, good for $20 worth of any merchandise at Knollwood. The CHS Music Department will receive $4 for each card sold; this also supports the band program at the feeder schools (which includes ICS). To purchase a card, or for more information, call Myrna Gazzerro at 427-3743.
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.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 29, 2007
Acts 13:14, 43-52
Paul and Barnabas preach to the Gentiles of Antioch.Revelation 7:9, 14-17
The Lamb will lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.John 10:27-30
My sheep hear my voice…I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – May 6, 2007
Acts 14:21-27
The preaching of Paul and Barnabas: “We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into the reign of God.”Revelation 21:1-5
I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth…I also saw a new Jerusalem…”God’s dwelling among men.”John 13:31-33, 34-35
This is how all will know you for my disciples: your love for one another.
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
Who will shepherd God’s people? Pray that good leaders, filled with joy and the Holy Spirit, will serve our Church. (Acts 13:14,43-52) 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.
Alice Boehmer, Paul Schultz, Frank Burger
REST IN PEACE
Our condolences to the families of Herman Boehmer, Ed Cain, Ray Flohre, Helen Gott, Eileen McFadden, Mildred Mercer, and Marc Thibault, who all died recently. 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, April 30 – Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading: John 10:1-10Tuesday, May 1 – Easter Weekday
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Communion – Chapel
7:00 p.m. – ICS/St. Helen Finance mtg – St. Helen’s
Gospel Reading: John 12:44-50Wednesday, May 2– Athanasius, bishop, doctor
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –Rita Clemens, dec. --Chapel
10:00 a.m. – Adoration -Church
12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group
1:30 p.m. – May Crowning - Church
Gospel Reading: John 12:44-50Thursday, May 3 – Philip and James, apostles
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Ed Nock –Chapel
6:30 p.m. – First Communion rehearsal and pictures
6:30 p.m. – Festival Committee - Rectory
Gospel Reading: John 14:6-14Friday, May 4 – Easter Weekday
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –Ray Flohre, dec. –Chapel
6:30 p.m. – Cub Scouts
7:00 p.m. – Girl Scouts
7:00 p.m. – IteMissaEst Committee mtg - Rectory
7:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
Gospel Reading: John 14:1-6Saturday, May 5 – Easter Weekday
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass—_____________ --Church
5:30 p.m. – BINGO
8:15 a.m. – First Saturday mass and devotions – ChurchSunday, May 6 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m.—Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass – All Parishioners
9:00 a.m. – Choir
9:15 a.m. – PREP- Undercroft
9:30 a.m. – RCIA- ML
11:00 a.m.– Mass and First Communion – Ray Duckro, dec.
1:00 p.m. – Girl Scouts – Sewing Rm
6:00 p.m.– Rock Mass—Ronald VanLeeuwen, dec.
PARISH NEWS
MAY CROWNING
At 1:30pm on Tuesday, May 1, the ICS students invite you to join them for the May Crowning service in the Church. You are welcome to bring flowers as we honor Mary at this special prayer service.
FIRST COMMUNION
Our second graders will celebrate their First Communion next Sunday, May 6, at the 11am mass. We hope you will join us as our parish community celebrates this event with our children.
ITE MISSA EST
On May 9, the IC Adult Faith Formation will present “Why I Became Catholic: the personal testimonies of former Hindus, Jews, Buddhists, and non-believers” at 7pm in MSH. For daily reflections and homilies, check itemissaest.org.
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
The photography dates for our pictorial directory are coming up. If you have not reserved a time to be photographed, be sure to do so today while there is still a good selection of appointments. We are scheduling in the main vestibule after mass; our goal is 100% participation—it just won’t be complete without you!
Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 5 5:00pm
Clem Schirtzinger, Pat Schneider, Jeanne Schoenharl, Alice Schulte, Mark Sheets, Pat Sheets, Terri Welch, Tim WelchSunday, May 6 11:00am
John Musto, Tim O’Connell, Allyssa Oney, Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bill Siskaninetz, Bob VanLeeuwen, R.J. Van LeeuwenSunday, May 6 6:00pm
Ann Marie Barrett, Tim Barrett, Julie Beall, Teresa Chandler, Katie Ervin, Sarah Fortener, Danielle Price, Karen Vonderheide, Michael Wagner, Karen Walling
GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 6 6:00pm
The Price Family
LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 5 5:00pm
Ullainee Battigaglia, Christina BraaksmaSunday, May 6
11:00am Helly Freudenschuss, Erik LedfordSunday, May 6 6:00pm
Allesandro Rengan, Domonique Cooper
SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 5 5:00pm
Nick Powers, Mike Schamel, Emily SchamelSunday, May 6 11:00am
Cassidy Stevens, Dabby Stevens, Sharon CoutinhoSunday, May 6 6:00pm
Tom Hatfield, Sarah Sherman, Matthew Barnes
A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)
Tithe for Apr 21/22
Envelope Contributions $9,277.00
Loose Contributions $ 657.00
Total $9,934.00 (happy face)
ATTENDANCE
5:00pm 141
11:00am 253
6:00pm 469
Total 863
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.
SCHOOL NEWS
REGISTER NOW!
ICS is accepting registrations for the 2007-08 school year. Call the school office at 253-8831 for more information.
IC DAYCARE…
…will offer preschool for ages three and four beginning in the 2007-08 school year. We also offer full daycare for ages three through Kindergarten, as well as an after school program. For information call 253-0201.
WEBSITE
See all the upcoming events on the ICS website, www.ics.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us .
OUT OF PARISH
DARFUR AWARENESS NIGHT
Ohioans of all ages, races, cultures, and faiths are invited to join together at Fountain Square in Cincinnati for a gripping presentation about the conditions in Darfur, where almost 400,000 people have died in the past three years. Our focus is what we, as individuals, can do to help. Join us on Tuesday, May 1; we will gather at 6:00pm, the event begins at 6:30pm, and we will walk to the Freedom Center at 7:30pm. For more information, see imwise_Darfur@yahoo.com, or sue598@yahoo.com.
LIFE LINE SCREENINGS
Life Line Screenings will be at Dayton Heart Hospital on May 15 from 9am –4pm. They will use ultrasound to screen for the risks of stroke, vascular disease, and osteoporosis – four screenings for $129. To schedule, or for more information, call 1-800-779-6353. You can also see www.lifelinescreening.com.
DAYTON CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB
The DCWC will hold its Annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday, May 19 at the Dayton Women’s Club, 225 N. Ludlow St. There will be a social hour beginning at 11:00am, with lunch at 12:00pm. The guest speaker is Dr. Zama Ndefru III, PhD., presenting “Nursing Training in Africa”. Tickets are $25; for information call Betty Chadwell at 256-9516.
UD NEW HORIZONS BAND
This UD band, now in its sixth year, offers senior adults opportunities to begin a musical instrument, or a “re-entry” point for those who have been away from active music making for many years. We teach flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion. Lessons are taught in like-instrument groups weekly for 30 minutes. The summer program begins May 10; if you have questions, please call the UD Special Programs and Continuing Education Office at 229-2347.
PEACE BRIDGE
You can help plan the 2007 Peace Bridge event, to be held on Sunday, May 20. Get involved at one of the meetings: Apr. 23 at 7pm, May 1 at 7pm, May 6 at 4pm, May 15 at 6pm—all held at the Greater Dayton Christian Connections at 601 W. Riverview.
ATTENTION KNOLLWOOD SHOPPERS
The CHS Band is selling Knollwood gift cards for $20 each, good for $20 worth of any merchandise at Knollwood. The CHS Music Department will receive $4 for each card sold; this also supports the band program at the feeder schools (which includes ICS). To purchase a card, or for more information, call Myrna Gazzerro at 427-3743.
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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