Bulletin for July 8, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 8, 2007
Isaiah 66:10-14

As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you.

Galatians 6:14-18

May I never boast of anything but the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

“The harvest is rich but the workers are few.”

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 15, 2007
Deuteronomy 30:10-14

Moses said to the people…”This command which I enjoin on you today is…already in your mouths and in your hearts.”

Colossians 1:15-20

Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creatures.

Luke 10:25-37

The parable of the Good Samaritan.

SERVICE SCHEDULE
Tuesday – Friday

8:00am Morning Prayer
8:15am Mass (Followed with Rosary, Exposition, and Benediction)

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 Tuesdays through Fridays beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel.

VOCATION VIEWS
“The harvest is rich but the workers are few; therefore ask the harvest-master to send workers to his harvest.” Pray for vocations. Depend on God’s providence. (Luke 10:1-9) 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, Rita Schultz, Paul Schultz, Vi Snead, Irene Marcheski, Jean Miller, Mike Karpiak

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, July 9 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:18-26
7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts

Tuesday, July 10 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:32-38
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –- Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group

Wednesday, July 11 – Benedict, abbot

Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:1-7
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –Charles Tankersley, dec. -- Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Free Spirits Bd Mtg – AER
1:00 p.m. – Free Spirits Mtg – MSH
7:00 p.m. – K of C – ML
7:00 p.m. – Ite Missa Est - MSH

Thursday, July 12 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:7-15
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Michael Wagner, 17th birthday.--- Chapel

Friday, July 13 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:16-23
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Tim Deger, dec- Chapel

Saturday, July 14 – Bl. Kateri Tekawitha, virgin

3:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m.—Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass – All parishioners

Sunday, July 15 – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML
11:00 a.m.– Mass
6:00 p.m.– Rock Mass—Ronald Van Leeuwen, dec.

PARISH NEWS

SUMMER HOURS
Until Aug. 24, the Rectory Office will be open 8:00am – 12:00pm Monday through Friday, and by appointment. The School Office will resume hours on Aug. 1.

COMMISSION NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL 2007-08
Welcome to our newest Parish Pastoral Council members! Betty Shaw and Gene Bochenek have agreed to serve three year terms on the Council; John Musto and Jack Putnam will continue on the Council. Other members include Jennifer Reese, Mike Reese, Mark Sheets, Pat Sheets, Theresa Hargis, Brian Shriver, Anthony Susainathan, and Heather Wheatley. Thanks to the entire council for offering their time and talent.

FINANCE COMMISSION
The new Chairperson for the Finance Commission is Sue Fortener. Members of the Commission are Janet Burkhardt, Sarah Hedges, and Ed McGarry. Many thanks to Debbie Stump and Mike Wagner for their years of service.

EDUCATION COMMISSION
Karen Connair will chair the Education Commission, whose members include Lori Wolff, Lori Dozer, Judy Markley, Liz Geis, Patti Sableski, and William Sangrey.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Classes for beginners began Sunday, July 1, at 9:30am in the Madonna Library; newcomers are welcome. Refreshments will be served; bring a friend or that spouse who has questions. Like the commercial says, “Almost” doesn’t do it—being there does it. For information, call the Rectory at 252-9919.

FREE SPIRITS
The next Free Spirits meeting will be held July 11 at 1pm in MSH. We will play a social dice game, so bring a snack to share and a friend to join us! Our annual picnic is scheduled for Aug. 8 at Kettering Delco Park; cost for this event is $7 per person, and you can sign up at the July meeting. For more information call Alice Schulte at 293-8773.

ITE MISSA EST
Join the IC Adult Faith Formation Ministry for “One + One = One: Foundations of Christian Marriage”. This presentation on July 11 at 7pm in MSH will feature Jason Wheatley, MSH, LISW, ACSW, Clinical Social Worker. For daily reflections and homilies, check itemissaest.org.

BINGO
Immaculate Conception BINGO will be closed for the rest of the summer. We hope you will join use for the BINGO fall kickoff on Friday, Sep. 7! Have a nice summer.

PARTNERING NEWS

PULPIT EXCHANGE
As part of the ongoing regional collaboration, the weekend of July 7 and 8, the pastors of Ascension, Immaculate Conception, and St. Helen’s will participate in a pulpit exchange. We will welcome Fr. Chris Worland of Ascension Church, Fr. Anthony Geraci will celebrate mass at St. Helen’s, and Fr. Dave Brinkmoeller will celebrate at Ascension.

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 14 5pm

Mark Sheets, Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam. Mary Ellen Reinhard, Terri Welch, Tim Welch

Sunday, July15 11am

Tony Hart, Don Knapke, John Musto, Theresa O’Connell, Tim O’Connell, Allyssa Oney, Jen Reese, Mike Reese

Sunday, July 15 6pm

Sarah Fortener, Julie Beall, Carol Dempsey, Tim Barrett, Ann Marie Barrett, Danielle D’Souza, Megan Davis, Karen Walling, Karen Vonderheide, Nikki Barnhill, Danielle Price

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Sunday, July 15 11am

Ullainee Battigaglia and Genny Tankersley

Sunday, July 15 6pm

The D’Souza Family

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 14 5pm

Mark Sheets, Debbie Goldberg

Sunday, July15 11am

Tim O’Connell

Sunday, July 15 6pm

Annie D’Souza, Helena Carter

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 14 5pm

Nick Powers, Michael Baker

Sunday, July15 11am

Kyle Abel, Matt Barnes

Sunday, July 15 6pm

Elizabeth Wagner, Robert Gearhart

A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)

Due to the Independence Day holiday printing schedule, all tithe and attendance information for June 30/July 1 will be printed in next week’s bulletin.

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; includes 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 equipment. Please continue your generosity.

Total to Date $ 55,808.62
June $ 2,821.50
Total $ 58,630.12

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 $ 33,399.07
June $ 3,532.50
Total $36,931.57

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
The altar flowers for the Independence Day mass were given to the glory of God for the work of the Church by Charlotte Flohre, in memory of Ray Flohre. 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.

OUT OF PARISH

HEALER TO SPEAK
Alan Ames, an Australian evangelist with a mystical prayer life and the gift of miraculous healing powers, returns to Dayton July 26 and 27 for speaking engagements and healing services. Aligned with the teachings of the Catholic Church, he has spoken at such events as the World Youth Conference with Pope John Paul II. Traveling the world since 1993, he is an internationally recognized evangelist and healer, delivering the message of Christ’s love to audiences numbering in the tens of thousands. On Thursday, July 26, mass will be celebrated at Precious Blood Catholic Church at 7pm, followed by Mr. Ames’ talk and healing service (call 276-5954 for more information). On Friday, Mass will be at 7pm at Our Lady of Good Hope, followed by the talk and healing service (call 866-1432 for more information).

COME AND SEE RETREAT
Do you feel your life is so busy with all of today’s pressures that you have no time to reflect on what it is God has blest you with lately? Persistence is a discernment retreat designed for women who are considering a call to the religious life or who simply want to gather more information. The Precious Blood Sisters welcome you July 27-28 at Salem Heights, OH; for more information or to register, call Sr. Carolyn Hoying, CPPS, at 231-1244, or Vocations@PreciousBloodSistersDayton.org. You can also visit their website at www.bright.net/~cppsnews.

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.

Bulletin for July 1, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 1, 2007
1 Kings 19:16, 19-21

The Lord said to Elijah: “You shall anoint Elisha as prophet to succeed you.”

Galatians 5:1, 13-18

Out of love, place yourselves at one another’s service.

Luke 9:51-62

“Whoever puts his hand to the plow but keeps looking back is unfit for the reign of God.”

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 8, 2007
Isaiah 66:10-14

As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you.

Galatians 6:14-18

May I never boast of anything but the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

“The harvest is rich but the workers are few.”

SERVICE SCHEDULE
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 Tuesdays through Fridays beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel.

VOCATION VIEWS
Choose to follow Jesus wherever he goes. To say “yes” without hesitation requires great trust. The reign of God needs servants to trust. (Luke 9:51-62) 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.

Jean R. Miller, Josephine Simko, Kathy Cambria, Elvira Snead, Irene Marcheski, Michelina D’Amico, 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, July 2 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 8:18-22
6:00 p.m. – Child Protection Class - Rectory
6:15 p.m. – Serra Mass - Chapel
7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts

Tuesday, July 3 – Thomas, apostle

Gospel Reading: John 20:24-29
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –-Martin (dec) and Louella (liv) Stein, anniversary -- Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group

Wednesday, July 4 – Independence Day

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
SCHOOL AND RECTORY OFFICE CLOSED
9:00 a.m. – Tri-Parish Independence Day Mass –All military personnel --Church

Thursday, July 5 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:1-8
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass -- Ray Flohre, dec.--- Chapel

Friday, July 6 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:9-13
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel
2:30 p.m. – Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, July 7 – Weekday

PULPIT EXCHANGE
8:15 a.m. –First Saturday mass and devotions – Church
2:30 p.m. -- Wedding
3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m.—Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass – Herman Boehmer, dec; Ernesto D’Amico, dec; Ray Duckro, dec;
Theodore McLaughlin, dec;
Agnes Schock, dec.

Sunday, July 8 – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

PULPIT EXCHANGE
9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML
11:00 a.m.– Mass—Ronald Oldiges, dec
6:00 p.m.– Rock Mass—All Parishioners

PARISH NEWS

SUMMER HOURS
Until Aug. 24, the Rectory Office will be open 8:00am – 12:00pm Monday through Friday, and by appointment. The School Office will resume hours on Aug. 1.

BINGO
Immaculate Conception BINGO will be closed for the rest of the summer. We hope you will join use for the BINGO fall kickoff on Friday, Sep. 7! Have a nice summer.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Classes for beginners start Sunday, July 1, at 9:30am in the Madonna Library. Refreshments will be served; bring a friend or that spouse who has questions. Like the commercial says, “Almost” doesn’t do it—being there does it. For information, call the Rectory at 252-9919.

FREE SPIRITS
The next Free Spirits meeting will be held July 11 at 1pm in MSH. We will play a social dice game, so bring a snack to share and a friend to join us! Our annual picnic is scheduled for Aug. 8 at Kettering Delco Park; cost for this event is $7 per person, and you can sign up at the July meeting. For more information call Alice Schulte at 293-8773.

ITE MISSA EST
Join the IC Adult Faith Formation Ministry for “One + One = One”, Foundations of Christian Marriage. This presentation on July 11 at 7pm in MSH will feature Jason Wheatley, MSH, LISW, ACSW, Clinical Social Worker. For daily reflections and homilies, check itemissaest.org.

BISHOP MOEDDEL RETIRES
The Most Rev. Carl K. Moeddel submitted his resignation to Pope Benedict XVI on June 7, for reasons of ill health, and the Holy Father has accepted. Bishop Moeddel suffers from vascular dementia, connected with previous strokes and diabetes. Ordained to the priesthood in 1962, Bishop Moeddel held many positions of importance for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati; he was ordained a bishop in 1993. He has been vicar general, director of Pastoral Services and director of the Office of Priest’s Personnel, as well as auxiliary to Archbishop Pilarczyk. “I have enjoyed working with him in many capacities over the years…he has been my right-hand man. I will sorely miss having the benefit of his wisdom, energy and experience. I pray that his years of retirement will be pleasant and peaceful for him,” Archbishop Pilarczyk stated. We join the Archbishop in his good wishes and prayers for Bishop Moeddel.

WELCOME VISITORS
We are glad you are visiting us. For your information:
** Restrooms are available on the lower level of the Church.
** Hearing aides are available from the ushers.
** Please let our parishioners near you know that you are a visitor so that they may welcome you and answer any questions that you may have.

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.

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.

PARTNERING NEWS

INDEPENDENCE DAY MASS
On Wednesday, July 4, the parishioners of Ascension and St. Helen’s will join with Immaculate Conception parishioners to celebrate mass at 9am here. Please make this mass part of your Independence Day observance. Bring your family and friends.

PULPIT EXCHANGE
As part of the ongoing regional collaboration, the weekend of July 7 and 8, the pastors of Ascension, Immaculate Conception, and St. Helen’s will participate in a pulpit exchange. We will welcome Fr. Chris Worland of Ascension Church, Fr. Anthony Geraci will celebrate mass at St. Helen’s, and Fr. Dave Brinkmoeller will celebrate at Ascension.

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 7 5pm

Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam, Mary Ellen Reinhard, Clem Schirtzinger, Pat Schneider, Jeanne Schoenharl, Alice Schulte, Pat Sheets

Sunday, July 8 11am

Mike Reese, Shirley Deger, Tom Deger, Bill Siskaninetz, Bob Van Leeuwen, R.J. Van Leeuwen, Leroy Watson, Shirley Watson

Sunday, July 8 6pm

Denise Post, Kenneth White, Katie Ervin, Debbie Goldberg, Danielle Price, Sylvia Schmitz, Suzanne Klase, Mary Jo Kochmar, Mary Grace Kochmar, Kelly Martin, John Gardner

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Sunday, July 8 6pm

The Ervin Family

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 7 5pm

Jeanne Schoenharl, Ullainee Battigaglia

Sunday, July 8 11am

Shirley Deger, Rae Ann Brooks

Sunday, July 8 6pm

Kat Morris, Theresa Chandler

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 7 5pm

Nathan Markley

Sunday, July 8 11am

Sharon Coutinho, Deanna Shaw

Sunday, July 8 6pm

Christina Jackowski, Sarah Sherman

A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)

Tithe for June 23 and 24
Envelope Contributions $ 8,072.00
Loose Contributions $ 305.00
Total $ 8,377.00 (sad face)

ATTENDANCE

5:00pm 198
11:00am 204
6:00pm 356

Total 758

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; includes 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 equipment. Please continue your generosity.

Total to Date $ 53,374.62
May $ 2,434.00
Total $ 55,808.62

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 $ 32,113.07
May $ 1,286.00
Total $ 33,399.07

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
The altar flowers for the Independence Day mass were given to the glory of God for the work of the Church by Charlotte Flohre, in memory of Ray Flohre. 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.

OUT OF PARISH

HOME AND GARDEN TOUR
Womanline and the Oregon Historical Society will sponsor a Historic Garden and Home Tour on Sunday, July 8 from 2pm – 5pm. This event will feature beautiful urban gardens and homes, and the tour starts at Womanline, 301 E. Sixth St. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door; all proceeds benefit Womanline. For more information call 223-3446, or see www.womanlinedayton.org.

NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
The Huesman Heart Foundation is now accepting applications for the “Lindy” nursing scholarship. This $1000.00 scholarship is presented annually to a student in Montgomery, Greene, or Warren Counties, who is in good standing with an accredited university or college. It is presented in memory of Linda Huesman Lamb, who died on 1991, eight years after receiving a heart transplant. For an application, please call 433-2999, or see www.huesmanheart.org.

COME AND SEE RETREAT
Do you feel your life is so busy with all of today’s pressures that you have no time to reflect on what it is God has blest you with lately? Persistence is a discernment retreat designed for women who are considering a call to the religious life or who simply want to gather more information. The Precious Blood Sisters welcome you July 27-28 at Salem Heights, OH; for more information or to register, call Sr. Carolyn Hoying, CPPS, at 231-1244, or Vocations@PreciousBloodSistersDayton.org. You can also visit their website at www.bright.net/~cppsnews.

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.

Bulletin for June 10, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST – JUNE 10, 2007
Genesis 14:18-20

Melchizedek, King of Salem, brought out bread and wine, and being a high priest of God Most High, he blessed Abram.

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

“This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Luke 9:11-17

Jesus raised his eyes to heaven, pronounced a blessing over the bread and fishes, broke them, and gave them to his disciples for distribution to the crowd.

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JUNE 17, 2007
2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13

Nathan answered David: “The Lord on his part has forgiven your sin, you shall not die.”

Galatians 2:16, 19-21

I have been crucified with Christ, and the life I live now is not my own.

Luke 7:36-8:3

“She has washed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair…That is why her many sins are forgiven – because of her great love.”

SERVICE SCHEDULE
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 Tuesdays through Fridays beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel.

VOCATION VIEWS
Jesus asked, “Why do you not give them something to eat yourselves?” What do you have to offer to the hungry world? (Luke 9:11-17). 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.

Daniel Dlabay, Virginia Naylor Stewart, 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, June 11 – Barnabas, apostle

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts

Tuesday, June 12 -- Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 13-16
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Thomas Korte, dec --Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group

Wednesday, June 13 – Anthony of Padua, priest, doctor

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:17-19
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Tim Deger, dec. –Church
12:00 p.m. – Free Spirits Bd mtg – AER
1:00 p.m. – Free Spirits – MSH
7:00 p.m. – K of C – ML
7:00 p.m. – Ite Missa Est -- MSH

Thursday, June 14 -- Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:20-26
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Communion service - Chapel
6:30 p.m. – Festival Committee - Rectory
7:30 p.m. – Folk Choir

Friday, June 15 –Sacred Heart of Jesus

Gospel Reading: Luke 15:3-7
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Communion Service - Chapel
5:30 p.m. – BINGO

Saturday, June 16 – Immaculate Heart of Mary

3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m.—Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass – Ernesto D’Amico, dec; Robert and Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Joseph Graves, dec; Carl Hatton, dec; Leo and Virginia Wehkamp, 60th anniversary
6:00 p.m. – MSH reserved

Sunday, June 17 – Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Happy Father’s Day!

11:00 a.m.– Mass—Joseph and Alma Graves, anniversary; Herman Boehmer, dec.
6:00 p.m.– Rock Mass—All Parishioners.

PARISH NEWS

THANK YOU
Thanks for your donations. We collected many nice baby items and $224.41 for the Women’s Support Center. Still have items to be picked up? Call Janet Charles at 254-4864.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Classes for beginners start Sunday, July1, at 9:30am in the Madonna Library. Refreshments will be served; bring a friend or that spouse who has questions. Like the commercial says, “Almost” doesn’t do it—being there does it. For information, call the Rectory at 252-9919.

FREE SPIRITS
The next Free Spirit meeting will be held June 13 at 1:00pm in MSH. The entertainment will be the Kettering Show Choir. Please bring a snack to share, and a friend to join us. For more information, call Alice Schulte at 293-8773.

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., University of Dayton. For daily reflections and homilies, check itemissaest.org.

CATCH THE BUILDING SPIRIT…
…is an organization of Dayton area Catholic and Presbyterian volunteers who cooperate in building a Habitat for Humanity House. They are ready to begin their 14th house, located on Tennyson Avenue in Dayton, and they need your help with: Volunteers to work on the house, cash contributions to defray the cost of building materials, and “in kind” donations by skilled craftsmen or businesses. Please see the information available in the main vestibule.

PETER’S PENCE
  Each year, the annual Peter’s Pence Collection, in support of the works of the Holy Father, is held in parishes throughout the world. The proceeds from this Collection fund emergency relief assistance to those who suffer from war, oppression, disease, and natural disasters. Through works of charity, Catholics provide a powerful witness of love and deeds to empower the week, the defenseless, and the voiceless, and to sustain those who suffer.
  The theme for this year’s Collection is “Let us make sure that none of God’s children ever feels alone.” This is based on a homily by Pope Benedict XVI, in which he explained how those who are baptized create one family of believers who are never alone.
  As we participate in this special appeal, we join more than one billion Catholics worldwide in a loving expression of solidarity. We share in the concern of the successor of Peter for the many different needs of the universal Church and for the relief of those most in need around the globe. This year the collection in our diocese is scheduled for June 23/24; together let us ask the Lord to bless the Holy Father and us, as well as those in need throughout the world.

FESTIVAL
Join our Regional Partner St. Helen’s Parish at their Annual Spring Festival this weekend on the church grounds. Lots of rides, games, food, and a flea market are just some of the highlights; dinner will be served in the school cafeteria each evening, in addition to food booths on the grounds. Questions? Call 254-6233.

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 16 5pm

Clem Schirtzinger, Jeanne Schoenharl, Alice Schulte, Mark Sheets, Pat Sheets, Genny Tankersley, Terri Welch, Tim Welch

Sunday, June 17 11am

Shirley Deger, Tom Deger, Tony Hart, Don Knapke, John Musto, Tim O’Connell, Theresa O’Connell, Allyssa Oney

Sunday, June 17 6pm

Pat Zimmer, George Zimmer, Denise Post, Carol Dempsey, Tim Barrett, Ann Marie Barrett, Michael Wagner, Daniella D’Souza, Sarah Fortener, Cassie Powers, Krishna Rengan

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 16 5pm

Leo Wehkamp Family

Sunday, June 17 11am

Dave and Liz Geis

Sunday, June 17 6pm

Kramer Family

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 16 5pm

Pat Schneider, Ed McGarry

Sunday, June 17 11am

Shirley Deger

Sunday, June 17 6pm

Allesandro Rengan, Betty Chadwell

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 16 5pm

Meredith O’Connell, Katie Beach, Abby Plummer

Sunday, June 17 11am

Cassidy Stevens, Dabby Stevens, Sharon Coutinho

Sunday, June 17 6pm

Nick Powers, Tyler Bundy, Matthew Barnes

A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)

Tithe for June 2 and 3:
Envelope Contributions $ 10,638.00
Loose Contributions $ 339.00
Total $ 10,977.00 (happy face)

ATTENDANCE

5:00pm 204
11:00am 206
6:00pm 406

Total 816

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; includes 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 $ 53,374.62
May $ 2,434.00
Total $ 55,808.62

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 $ 32,113.07
May $ 1,286.00
Total $ 33,399.07

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

FESTIVAL RAFFLE
Congrats to Laura Collingwood’s first graders, who sold the most festival raffle tickets and earned their class a pizza party!

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

PANCAKES AND AUCTION
The Advocates for People with Developmental Disabilities is hosting a pancake breakfast and creative arts auction on Saturday, June 16, from 8:30am –1pm at the Greek Orthodox Church. Tickets are $4 in advance or $5 at the door; for information call Mary at 256-7428.

FOCUS ON FATHERS
The Montgomery County Fatherhood Initiative will hold its 2007 Symposium on Tuesday, June 19 from 9:30am – 12:30pm, at the Dayton Cultural and RTA Transit Center. “Focus on Fathers” will highlight trends, issues and solutions that fathers face in our society. For more information or to RSVP, call Alma Nelson at 276-1701, or anelson@montcsb.org by June 12.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Now that spring is here it’s time to give your marriage a fresh start. Shake off those winter blahs and pump some new life and new beginnings into your relationship. Make a Marriage Encounter Weekend and rediscover the romance of your relationship. The next weekend is June 22-24 in Erlanger, KY. For more information call Jim and Holly Molnar at 293-3021.

BASKETBALL CAMP
Brian Gregory and the UD Men’s Basketball team will hold multiple camps for boys ages 8-18 throughout the summer. Day camps will be held June 11-12, 25-28, and July 30-Aug 2. A Father-Son camp will be held on Saturday, June 16-Sunday, June 17. For more information see www.daytonflyers.com, or contact the basketball office at 229-4421.

CHS BASKETBALL
Carroll High School is sponsoring Women’s Basketball Camp for girls in elementary school. The camp runs June 18-22; with grades 3-5 at 8:30am –12:00pm, and grades 6-8 at 1pm-4:30pm. Cost is $75 per student; for more information see www.ladyspirit.org, www.carrollgirlsbball.com, or call Rob or Kathy Berry at 426-5020.

MARIA STEIN
The 20th Annual Maria Stein Country Fest is scheduled for June 22-24 on the grounds of the Shrine of the Holy Relics in Maria Stein, OH. Free entertainment includes the Team Extreme Motorcycle Showcase, Tractor Square Dancers, children’s games, music, and food. Call 419-925-4151 for more information.

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.