Bulletin for May 20, 2007
A YEAR OF GRACE
ASCENSION OF THE LORD – MAY 20, 2007
Acts 1:1-11
PENTECOST – May 27, 2007
Acts 2:1-11
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
Jesus promised his disciples that they would be clothed in power from God. As a follower of Jesus, you are also given that same promise. Pray for the grace to be a faithful witness. (Luke 24:46-53) 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, May 21– Easter Weekday
PARISH NEWS
THANKS!
A sincere thanks to all who helped sell flowers for the Mother’s day Right to Life Flower Sale. Also, thanks to all those who purchased them; our parish raised $634 to give to this worthy cause.
ITE MISSA EST
Join the IC Adult Faith Formation Ministry for “Holy Smoke!”, the spark behind the theology of Benedict XVI. This presentation on June 13 at 7pm in MSH will feature Dennis Doyle, Ph.D. For daily reflections and homilies, check itemissaest.org.
MEMORIAL DAY
The Memorial Day mass for Region 6, Immaculate Conception and St. Helen’s, will be celebrated at St. Helen on Monday, May 28 at 9am. No mass at Immaculate Conception on Memorial Day.
PARTNERING
The work of diocesan parish relationships/cooperatives continues with a three-some partnering meeting with Ascension, Immaculate Conception, and St. Helen’s on June 17. The regional relationship, two-some, will meet at St. Helen’s (Immaculate and St. Helen’s) on June 23.
The deanery schools planning process moves into a time period of commitment from June 2007 through the fall of 2007. Slowly we will make steps toward doing things together as schools that we cannot do apart.
Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 26 5pm
GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 26 5pm
LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 26 5pm
SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 26 5pm
A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)
ATTENDANCE
CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE
Our next project is replacing the church sound system including the baffles. The preliminary estimates are between $140,000.00--$160,000.00. Phase one of this project will be the removal of the old baffles, brickwork and installation of the new baffles. Phase two will be the removal of the old sound system, new wiring and installation of the new system. Please continue your generosity.
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
NEWS FROM THE FRONT
Congratulations are due to: Seventh grader Tyler Bundy, who competed in the State Science Fair against high school students, and received an “excellent” rating. He also earned the Ohio Young Scientists Award, the Germ Prevention Award, and the Young Doctor Award. Eddie Wolff was the second grade runner-up in the Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest recently held through Books and Co. and Think TV. Three of our students are winners in the statewide Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Art Contest: Fifth grader Maddie Boone won a First Place, and her drawing will be published in the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund/Family and Children First Council annual calendar. Phillip Connair and Megan Kearney, fifth graders, won Honorable Mentions in the same contest. Congratulations to all of our talented students!
FIELD DAY
Adult volunteers are needed to manage game stations, run relay races, organize and distribute picnic lunches. Please call the school office to volunteer, 253-8831.
REGISTER NOW!
ICS is accepting registrations for the 2007-08 school year. Call the school office at 253-8831 for more information.
WEBSITE
See all the upcoming events on the ICS website, www.ics.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us .
OUT OF PARISH
YOUNG ADULT PENTECOST CELEBRATION
What: An all-day gathering of fun for young adults, both married and single, to meet, connect, and share their Catholic faith. When: Saturday, May 26, noon –late evening. Cost: Free! Check out www.pentecostcelebration.com, or contact Kassi at Kassiorr@hotmail.com, or call (513) 646-3563.
MEMORIAL DAY MASS
A Memorial Day Mass is scheduled at Calvary Cemetery on Sunday, May 27 at 11:30am. For more information call Judy Pavy at 293-1221.
SPECIAL MASS AT ST. BENEDICT
Fr. Clement Oyafemi of Renew Ministries invites you to a very special mass honoring Fr. George Clements, adoptive father of four boys and world-renowned founder of the One Church – One Child program. Fr. George’s work has resulted in the adoption of over 100,000 children nationwide. The 50th Anniversary of Ordination Mass will be at St. Benedict the Moor parish on Tuesday, May 29 at 7pm. Come join us for this rare opportunity to hear and meet this legendary, inspiring priest.
CHS FUNDRAISER
On June 2, you can support CHS Football by participating in the first Football Golf Outing at Locust Hills Golf Course in Springfield. Cost is $75 per golfer and includes green fees, cart, dinner, and lots of fun. We are also seeking sponsorships and prize donations to make this a successful Patriot event. If you would like to sponsor or donate, please call Debbie Fansler at 252-4097; if you would like to play, call Nick Bartlett at 532-3195, or see Carroll_Pats_Football@yahoo. com
JULIENNE REUNION
The Julienne High School Alumnae reunion will be held on June 3 at the NCR Country Club. Mass will begin at 10:30am, followed by lunch at 12:00pm. The cost is $18 per person; RSVP to Shirley Portner at 254-1064 by May 25.
SUMMER CAMP
Our Lady of the Rosary will hold their 18th annual summer day camp at the school June 13-July 27. It is open to children ages 5-13 who attend a Catholic school or parish; the fee is $15 per day. For more information see olrcamp.tz4.com, or call 660-5441.
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.
ASCENSION OF THE LORD – MAY 20, 2007
Acts 1:1-11
Jesus was lifted up before the apostles’ eyes in a cloud which took him from their sight.Ephesians 1:17-23
The Father has put all things under Christ’s feet and has made him thus exalted, head of the church, which is his body.Luke 24:46-53
Jesus returns to the Father.
PENTECOST – May 27, 2007
Acts 2:1-11
They began to express themselves in tongues and make bold proclamation as the Spirit prompted them.1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13
To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.John 20:1923
Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive men’s sins, they are forgiven them.
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
Jesus promised his disciples that they would be clothed in power from God. As a follower of Jesus, you are also given that same promise. Pray for the grace to be a faithful witness. (Luke 24:46-53) 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.
Margaret Dahm, Frank Burger
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, May 21– Easter Weekday
Gospel Reading: John 16:29-33Tuesday, May 22 – Easter Weekday
6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass - Chapel
7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts
Gospel Reading: John 17:1-11aWednesday, May 23 – Easter Weekday
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group
6:30 p.m. – Girl Scouts
Gospel Reading: John 17:11b -19Thursday, May 24 – Easter Weekday
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –Chapel
Gospel Reading: John 17:20-26Friday, May 25 – Easter Weekday
8:15 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: John 21:15-19Saturday, May 26 – Philip Neri, priest
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – School Mass—Church
5:30 p.m. – BINGO
3:00 p.m. – Folk ChoirSunday, May 27 – Pentecost
4:00 p.m.—Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass – Robert and Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Martin Stein, dec; Mark Lillie
9:00 a.m. – Choir
9:15 a.m. – PREP- Undercroft
9:30 a.m. – RCIA- ML
11:00 a.m.– Mass and Rite of Sending – Rev. Paul Poeppelman, Paul & Mary Wittman
6:00 p.m.– Rock Mass—All Parishioners
PARISH NEWS
THANKS!
A sincere thanks to all who helped sell flowers for the Mother’s day Right to Life Flower Sale. Also, thanks to all those who purchased them; our parish raised $634 to give to this worthy cause.
ITE MISSA EST
Join the IC Adult Faith Formation Ministry for “Holy Smoke!”, the spark behind the theology of Benedict XVI. This presentation on June 13 at 7pm in MSH will feature Dennis Doyle, Ph.D. For daily reflections and homilies, check itemissaest.org.
MEMORIAL DAY
The Memorial Day mass for Region 6, Immaculate Conception and St. Helen’s, will be celebrated at St. Helen on Monday, May 28 at 9am. No mass at Immaculate Conception on Memorial Day.
PARTNERING
The work of diocesan parish relationships/cooperatives continues with a three-some partnering meeting with Ascension, Immaculate Conception, and St. Helen’s on June 17. The regional relationship, two-some, will meet at St. Helen’s (Immaculate and St. Helen’s) on June 23.
The deanery schools planning process moves into a time period of commitment from June 2007 through the fall of 2007. Slowly we will make steps toward doing things together as schools that we cannot do apart.
Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 26 5pm
Jeanne Schoenharl, Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Pat Schneider, Alice Schulte, Mark Sheets, Pat Sheets, Genny TankersleySunday, May 27 11am
John Musto, Allyssa Oney, Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bill Siskaninetz, Bob Van Leeuwen, R.J. Van Leeuwen, Leroy WatsonSunday, May 27 6pm
Julie Beall, Teresa Chandler, Carol Dempsey, Sarah Fortener, John Gardner, Debbie Goldberg, Suzanne Klase, Mary Grace Kochmar, Mary Jo Kochmar, Denise Post, Michael Wagner
GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 26 5pm
Mark and Pat SheetsSunday, May 27 11am
Vi Konen, Dolores Stouder, Margaret SimmermanSunday, May 27 6pm
The McGarry Family
LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 26 5pm
Debbie Goldberg, Jeanne SchoenharlSunday, May 27 11am
Erik Ledford, Rae Ann BrooksSunday, May 27 6pm
Ann Leistner, Ullainee Battigaglia
SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 26 5pm
Michael Baker, Katie Beach, Shelley BakerSunday, May 27 11am
Amanda Robinette, Kyle Abel, Robert GearhartSunday, May 27 6pm
Chris Adams, Deanna Shaw, Sarah Sherman
A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)
Tithe for May 12 and 13
Envelope Contributions $ 10,484.00
Loose Contributions $ 58.00
Total $ 10,542.00 (happy face)
ATTENDANCE
5:00pm 183
11:00am 260
6:00pm 332
Total 775
CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE
Our next project is replacing the church sound system including the baffles. The preliminary estimates are between $140,000.00--$160,000.00. Phase one of this project will be the removal of the old baffles, brickwork and installation of the new baffles. Phase two will be the removal of the old sound system, new wiring and installation of the new system. Please continue your generosity.
Total to Date $ 51,612.62
April $ 2,762.00
Total $ 54,374.62
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 $ 31,169.07
April $ 944.00
Total $ 32,113.07
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
NEWS FROM THE FRONT
Congratulations are due to: Seventh grader Tyler Bundy, who competed in the State Science Fair against high school students, and received an “excellent” rating. He also earned the Ohio Young Scientists Award, the Germ Prevention Award, and the Young Doctor Award. Eddie Wolff was the second grade runner-up in the Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest recently held through Books and Co. and Think TV. Three of our students are winners in the statewide Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Art Contest: Fifth grader Maddie Boone won a First Place, and her drawing will be published in the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund/Family and Children First Council annual calendar. Phillip Connair and Megan Kearney, fifth graders, won Honorable Mentions in the same contest. Congratulations to all of our talented students!
FIELD DAY
Adult volunteers are needed to manage game stations, run relay races, organize and distribute picnic lunches. Please call the school office to volunteer, 253-8831.
REGISTER NOW!
ICS is accepting registrations for the 2007-08 school year. Call the school office at 253-8831 for more information.
WEBSITE
See all the upcoming events on the ICS website, www.ics.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us .
OUT OF PARISH
YOUNG ADULT PENTECOST CELEBRATION
What: An all-day gathering of fun for young adults, both married and single, to meet, connect, and share their Catholic faith. When: Saturday, May 26, noon –late evening. Cost: Free! Check out www.pentecostcelebration.com, or contact Kassi at Kassiorr@hotmail.com, or call (513) 646-3563.
MEMORIAL DAY MASS
A Memorial Day Mass is scheduled at Calvary Cemetery on Sunday, May 27 at 11:30am. For more information call Judy Pavy at 293-1221.
SPECIAL MASS AT ST. BENEDICT
Fr. Clement Oyafemi of Renew Ministries invites you to a very special mass honoring Fr. George Clements, adoptive father of four boys and world-renowned founder of the One Church – One Child program. Fr. George’s work has resulted in the adoption of over 100,000 children nationwide. The 50th Anniversary of Ordination Mass will be at St. Benedict the Moor parish on Tuesday, May 29 at 7pm. Come join us for this rare opportunity to hear and meet this legendary, inspiring priest.
CHS FUNDRAISER
On June 2, you can support CHS Football by participating in the first Football Golf Outing at Locust Hills Golf Course in Springfield. Cost is $75 per golfer and includes green fees, cart, dinner, and lots of fun. We are also seeking sponsorships and prize donations to make this a successful Patriot event. If you would like to sponsor or donate, please call Debbie Fansler at 252-4097; if you would like to play, call Nick Bartlett at 532-3195, or see Carroll_Pats_Football@yahoo. com
JULIENNE REUNION
The Julienne High School Alumnae reunion will be held on June 3 at the NCR Country Club. Mass will begin at 10:30am, followed by lunch at 12:00pm. The cost is $18 per person; RSVP to Shirley Portner at 254-1064 by May 25.
SUMMER CAMP
Our Lady of the Rosary will hold their 18th annual summer day camp at the school June 13-July 27. It is open to children ages 5-13 who attend a Catholic school or parish; the fee is $15 per day. For more information see olrcamp.tz4.com, or call 660-5441.
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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