Bulletin for July 15, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE

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.

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 22, 2007
Genesis 18:1-10

The Lord appeared to Abraham by the terebinth of Mamre.

Colossians 1:24-28

I became a minister if this church through the commission God gave me to preach among you his word in its fullness.

Luke 10:38-42

Mary has chosen the better portion and she shall not be deprived of it.

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
We are called to love with our whole being. God is inviting you to love through ministry to the Church. Pray generosity to serve God’s people. (Luke 10:25-37) 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.

Thomas Stahl, Irene Marcheski, Frank Burger, Elvira Snead, Mike Karpiak, Betty Ann Bowersock, Rita Schultz

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 16 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:34-11:1
6:15 p.m.—Serra Mass - Chapel

Tuesday, July 17 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:20-24
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –- Bob Nock, dec --Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group

Wednesday, July 18 – Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:25-27
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass –Marguerite DeBrosse, dec.. -- Chapel

Thursday, July 19 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:28-30
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Tim Deger, dec. – Chapel
6:30 p.m. – Regional Mtg –St. Helen’s

Friday, July 20 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 12:1-8
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Fr. Anthony Geraci -- Chapel

Saturday, July 21 – Weekday St. Vincent DePaul signups

12:00 p.m. – K of C - MSH
3:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m.—Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass – Herman Boehmer, dec; Robert and Marguerite DeBrosse, dec; Walter Kleinhenz, dec; Leona Kronenberger Schock, dec; Sue Ramell, dec.
6:00 p.m. – Festival Chair Kickoff party - MSH Sunday, July 22– Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Vincent DePaul signups
9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML
11:00 a.m.– Mass – All Parishioners
6:00 p.m.– Rock Mass – Charles Tankersley

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.

ADULT SERVERS NEEDED
We are asking for adult servers to help at the altar for all three weekend masses. There could be a combination of parent and children, husband and wife, parents and grandparents, or simply single adults who would like to serve for mass. Orientation and training will occur after all masses on July 14/15, and July 21/22. Please consider volunteering in the Lord’s Service. Children must be 10 years or older.

ST. VINCENT
Thanks to our generous parishioners who donated 22 casseroles, 22 cans of fruits/vegetables, and $50.50 in cash, with which we purchased 150 steam pans. Thanks for helping our less fortunate neighbors at St. Vincent’s Hotel.

INDEPENDENCE DAY MASS
Thanks to everyone involved in celebrating July 4th at our Independence Day mass. Almost 300 parishioners from Ascension, Immaculate Conception, and St. Helen’s began their holiday celebrations with mass, followed by fellowship in the main vestibule, sponsored by the Rosary Altar.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Classes for beginners are being held on Sunday mornings 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.

ANNIVERSARY MASS
Fr. Jim Duell, former deacon of Immaculate Conception under Fr. Jack Filippine, will celebrate is 25th priestly anniversary on Sunday, July 29 from 2pm-6pm at the Transfiguration Spiritual Center in Ludlow Falls. If you would like to attend the catered dinner, please call Mike or Chris Davis at 253-0059, or Fr. Jim at 335-0453. RSVP by July 23, please!

FESTIVAL NEWS
We are happy to announce the 2007 Festival T-shirt design winners:

1st place: Maggie McGarry
2nd place: Emilee Ravelli
3rd place: Kaitlyn Mueller

Maggie will have her design printed on the back of all the festival t-shirts, and will receive her own t-shirt, a whole pizza courtesy of the Pizza Booth, four drinks from the Soda Booth, and 20 rides tickets. Emilee and Kaitlyn will each receive 15 ride tickets.
Look for all the design entries in the main vestibule, and thanks to all the students who gave of their time and talent.

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 21 5pm

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

Sunday, July22 11am

Bill Siskaninetz, Bob VanLeeuwen, R.J. VanLeeuwen, Shirley Watson, Leroy Watson, Shirley Deger, Tom Deger, Tony Hart

Sunday, July 22 6pm

Suzanne Klase, Helly Freudenschuss, Katie Ervin, John Gardner, Debbie Goldberg, Theresa Hargis, Teresa Chandler, Sarah Fortener, Denise Post, Kelly Martin, Shelly Baker

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 21 5pm

Tim and Terri Welch

Sunday, July22 11am

The Lambes Family

Sunday, July 22 6pm

The Kramer Family

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 21 5pm

Christina Braaksma, Ed McGarry

Sunday, July22 11am

Rae Ann Brooks, Bill Siskaninetz

Sunday, July 22 6pm

Ann Leistner, Allesandro Rengan

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 21 5pm

need servers

Sunday, July22 11am

Philip Connair, Ben Connair

Sunday, July 22 6pm

Christina Jackowski, Brian Beall

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

Tithe for June 30/July 1

Envelope Contributions $ 7,115.69 Loose Contributions $ 548.00
Total $ 7,663.69 (sad face)

Tithe for July 7/8

Envelope Contributions $ 7,778.08
Loose Contributions $ 202.00
Total $7,980.08 (sad face)

ATTENDANCE

	June 30/July 1	July 7/8
5:00pm	202	173
11:00am	202	217
6:00pm	321	314
Total	725	704

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
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
CHS DRAMA CLUB
The Carroll High School Drama Club is raising money for their trip to New York City in March, 2008. Please support the following fundraisers:

Thursday, July 19 from 4pm-9pm at the Beavercreek Boston Market. Come dine in or carry out; just tell them you’re with the CHS Drama Fundraiser.
Friday, July 20 from 11am – 6pm: Car wash at CHS. Donations gladly accepted, and concessions available.

RIVER
River is a vibrant community that nurtures faith development among single adults through service, spiritual, and social activities. River will host a singles retreat on July 21-22 at the Moye Spiritual Life Center in Melbourne, KY. Focusing on issues relating to singles today, the retreat is open to those age 21 and over; the cost is $85 per person. For more information, please contact Chris Wright at christiphertwright@cinci.rr.com, or (513) 871-4553.

C-J EAGLES
…are holding a Youth Football Camp for boys in grades 3-9 July 23—25, 9am—3pm at Chaminade-Julienne. Cost is $50; to register, see CJEAGLES.ORG, click on “athletics”, go to “summer camp registration forms”. You can complete the form and mail it in, or bring it the first day of camp. For information contact Coach Andy Helms at AHELMS@CJEAGLES.ORG

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Mary Help of Christians will create a Jerusalem Market Place for their VBS, July 23-26 from 6pm –8:30pm. You’ll explore the bustling marketplace as it was in Jesus’ time, eat traditional treats, make authentic projects, and discover what it was like to live when Jesus did. Children age four through fourth grade are welcome to strap on their sandals and join us! Call 878-8353 for a registration packet; for information call Marianne Bishop at 623-6307.

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).

FATIMA USA
The Maria Stein Spiritual Center will be transformed into Fatima, Portugal to honor the Mother of God on Friday, Aug. 10 at 7:30pm. Individuals from over 30 parishes will gather for a concelebrated Mass with Rev. Tony Fortman; there will be a lighted Rosary and procession around the grounds, and a statue of Our Lady of Fatima shipped from Portugal will be used for this celebration. For more information see www.spiritualcenter.net.

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.