Immaculate Conception Bulletin

We are a faith community in the Roman Catholic tradition serving Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek and other local areas in southwestern Ohio. This is our weekly bulletin.

Please see our main website here. Also see our adult ministry Ite Missa Est (Go You Are Sent Forth) and our school.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Bulletin for July 22, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE

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.

SEVENTEETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 29, 2007
Genesis 18:20-32
For the sake of those ten innocent, I will not destroy Sodom.
Colossians 2:12-14
God canceled the bond that stood against us, snatching it up and nailing it to the cross.
Luke 11:1-13
Ask, and you shall receive; seek and you shall find.

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
Jesus desires that we, like his friend Mary, would spend time in his presence. Take time regularly to be with Jesus and listen to his living word. (Luke 10:38-42)) 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.
Elvira Snead, Frank Burger, Irene Marcheski, Maria Robbers, Thomas Stahl, Eleanore Kane

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 23 - Weekday
Gospel Reading: Matthew 12:38-42
Tuesday, July 24 - Weekday
Gospel Reading: Matthew 12:46-50
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Communion Service -Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Mission Sewing Group
Wednesday, July 25 – James, apostle
Gospel Reading: Matthew 20:20-28
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Communion Service - Chapel
Thursday, July 26 – Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:10-17
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Communion Service - Chapel
Friday, July 27 - Weekday
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:18-23
8:15 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Communion Service - Chapel
Saturday, July 28 - Weekday
3:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m.—Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass – All Parishioners.
Sunday, July 29– Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML
11:00 a.m.– Mass
6:00 p.m.– Rock Mass – John Schneider, dec.

PARISH NEWS

SUMMER HOURS
Through 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.

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 SETUP BEGINS!
Pipe pulling will occur on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 12:00 noon until 5pm. If you can’t help during the week, here’s your chance to get the festival booth construction started. Questions? Call Tom Dempsey at 254-2250.

WINNER’S CIRCLE
Congratulations to our newest Winners! For only a $5 donation, they won $100 every time the Ohio Lottery called their number. You can pick up Winner’s Circle tickets after mass, or in the Rectory Office during regular business hours.
#951 Charlotte Flohre, Kettering
#397 David Pemberton, W. Carrollton
#280 Lois Stills, Xenia
#014 Rochelle Cordonnier, Dayton
#357 Thomas Mahle, Dayton
#834 Angela L. Seyefferle, Union
#478 Agnes Moyer, Dayton
#500 Vera Rammel, Kettering
#772 Tootie Maloney, Dayton
#696 Elizabeth Williams, Dayton

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 28 5pm
Tim Welch, Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam, Mary Ellen Reinhard, Clem Schirtzinger, Pat Schneider
Sunday, July 29 11am
Don Knapke, John Musto, Theresa O’Connell, Tim O’Connell, Allyssa Oney, Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bill Siskaninetz
Sunday, July 29 6pm
Megan Davis, Denise Post, Carol Neal, Tim Barrett, Ann Marie Barrett, Michael Wagner, George Zimmer, Karen Walling, Sarah Fortener, Nikki Barnhill, Julie Beall

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 28 5pm
Mary Ellen Reinhard and Alice Schulte
Sunday, July 29 11am
The Rizer Family
Sunday, July 29 6pm
The McGarry Family

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 28 5pm
Clem Schirtzinger, Pat Schneider
Sunday, July 29 11am
Tony Hart, Shirley Deger
Sunday, July 29 6pm
Betty Chadwell, Ullainee Battigaglia

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 28 5pm
Michael Baker, Nathan Markley
Sunday, July 29 11am
Sharon Coutinho, Kyle Abel
Sunday, July 29 6pm
Sarah Sherman, Matt Barnes

A Gift of Treasure (our weekly goal is $9860)
Tithe for July 14/15
Envelope Contributions $ 6,716.10
Loose Contributions $ 469.00
Total $ 7,185.10 (sad face)

ATTENDANCE
5:00pm 165
11:00am 200
6:00pm 318

Total 683

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

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.

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.

JOB OPENING
The Marianist Mission in Dayton houses the Marianist Spiritual Alliance, a prayer ministry and advocate of Marianist missionary work. We have an opening available in our Phone Services and Data Entry Departments for an individual dedicated to people, and who has outstanding communication skills. Previous call center and Microsoft Office computer experience required. Call 222-4641 for an application, Monday –Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm, and Friday 8:30am –3pm.

CHS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
We invite you to submit the names of worthy alumni who, through their service and achievements, personify Carroll High School traditions of excellence by their significant impact on their community, faith, and profession. For details or to download a nomination form, please see www.carrollhs.org, or call 253-8188.

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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