Bulletin for September 23, 2007
A YEAR OF GRACE
TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 23, 2007
Amos 8: 4-7
TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
Amos 6: 1. 4-7
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Tuesday* – Friday
VOCATION VIEWS
You cannot serve two masters. Whom do you choose to follow? You have to make a choice. (Luke 16: 1-13) For vocation information, call Fr. Kyle Schnippel at (513) 421-3131 ext 354.
HOSPITAL CALLS AND VISITATIONS
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.
REST IN PEACE
Our condolences to the family of Christine Berry, who died this week. May light perpetual shine upon her and bring consolation to her family.
THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES…
Monday, September 24 - Weekday
8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass - Chapel Thursday, September 27 – Vincent de Paul, priest
PARISH NEWS
FAREWELL
Our Music Director has resigned with hopes of working closer to home. We thank Terry for her service and wish her well. The position of Organist is now open at Immaculate Conception. Candidates should have pipe organ proficiency skills, choral direction, a good knowledge of liturgy and a deep sense of dedication to the Church. Please submit resumes to Fr. Geraci. Thank you.
BLESSING OF ANIMALS
On Thursday, October 4, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will bless your furry friends at the Shrine area at 7pm. We hope you will join us.
OUTREACH EVENTS
Do you avoid milk products? Have you been on steroid or hormone replacement therapy? Is there a lack of weight bearing exercise in your daily routine? If yes, you may want to consider being screened for osteoporosis risk. Life Line Screening will be at IC on Wednesday, Oct. 3 to conduct screenings. Call 800-690-0347 for more information or to pre-register; cost of screening is $35. Registrations are required! This screening is sponsored by the Dayton Heart Hospital.
ST. VINCENT DePAUL FOOD PANTRY
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.
ST. VINCENT HOTEL AUGUST MEAL
St. Vincent hotel received $54.00 in cash donations that was used to purchase 6 lasagna casseroles costing $53.94. St. Vincent has also received donations of 20 casseroles and 14 cans of vegetables and fruits. Please remember the hotel by making a casserole or buying a canned vegetable or fruit. Sign ups for September 26 delivery will be on September 22 and 23 in the main vestibule. Thank you for your support.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY
Mark your calendars for Oct. 6—our annual “Volunteer Appreciation Party”! If you volunteer anywhere in the parish—school or church—this party is for YOU! Keep an eye on the bulletin for more details.
WELCOME VISITORS!
We are glad you are visiting us. For your information:
1) Restrooms are available on the lower level.
2) Hearing aides are available from the ushers.
3) 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.
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 the office at 252-9919, and we will get them ready for you.
WORD OF LIFE
Life is the primary good we have received from God, the foundation of all the others. Guaranteeing the right to life – for everyone and in the same way for everyone – is a duty upon which the future of humanity depends. Pope Benedict XVI, “Christian conscience in support of the right to life,” Message to the 13th general assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life (February 24, 2007).
Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Sept 29 5pm
GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Sept 29 5pm
Sunday, Sept 30 6pm
LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Sept 29 5pm
SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Sept 29 5pm
A Gift of Treasure
PARISH OFFERINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 15 AND 16
Attendance for Mass at Immaculate Conception Church for week ending September 16, 2007
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.
EDUCATION FUND UPDATE
The Education Fund matching grant program has been renewed. 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 have tuition aid available for our qualifying families in the future. We begin new with the fiscal year for the following year.
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 Tammy at the Rectory at 252-9919. Please ask the florist to deliver at either 10am or 4:30pm on Saturday when our sacristans are available will receive them and place them. Thank you.
SCHOOL NEWS
MARKET DAY SALE
Just a reminder to everyone to get your orders in for Market Day. Return order sheets to school or mail by Tuesday, September 25. Internet orders are due by noon on Friday, September 28. Delivery is scheduled for October 3. The goal is to have $3000 in sales in order to for the school to receive $400 in free books for the library.
Walk for FUNds
Parents and parishioners mark your calendar for Thursday, October 4. The ICS annual Walk for FUNds will begin their route on the school playground. More info to follow closer to the date of the event.
TERRA NOVA TESTS
Testing will begin on Monday, October 1 for grades 2, 4, 6 and 8. The 7th grade will complete writing samples and the 3rd grade will be taking proficiency tests during the month of October.
MUSIC TO THEIR EARS
Students in grades 3-6 enjoyed a performance given by the Dayton Philharmonic String Quintet on September 12.
ICS CLASS OF 1957
The ICS class of 1957 will celebrate its 50th reunion on Oct. 27, 2007. Tickets are $30.00 each; for more information or to make a reservation, call Karen at 439-1006 and leave a message.
OUT OF PARISH
LEGACY GOLF TOURNAMENT
FOUR… Love to golf? Sign up to play in the Legacy Golf Tournament benefiting St. Leonard Benevolent Care on Monday, September 24 at Walnut Grove Country Club. Registration begins at 11:00am and Shotgun starts at 12:30pm. Format will be either Scramble or 2 Best Ball of 4. Cost will be $175 which includes golf fees, cart, unique player gift, lunch and dinner. For more information please contact Darlene Williamson at the St. Leonard Foundation 439-7153
COMIC RELIEF
Catholic Comedic Character-Actor, Doug Brummel will be performing his “cast of characters” for a spiritual adventure of a lifetime on Monday, September 24 and Tuesday, September 25 at 6:47pm at St. Christopher Church (898-3542) located at 435 E. National Rd in Vandalia. Admission is free!!
CALVARY CEMETERY
Calvary Cemetery is hosting a walking tour of the history of the cemetery on Sunday, September 30 at 2:00pm. Anyone interested in taking the tour should meet at the chapel located at 1625 Calvary Drive in Dayton.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Mr. Alex Kotlowitz, author of this year’s book discussion There Are No Children Here, will be making a personal appearance at Ascension on Tuesday, October 2. Dinner is $10 per person and will begin at 5:30pm followed by Mr. Kotlowitz’s presentation on poverty and racism beginning at 7:30pm. The event will benefit local families in need who are assisted by the Mission Services of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley. For more information please call 800-300-2937 ext. 1136.
DAYTON CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB
DCWC will sponsor its annual Day of Recollection on Saturday, October 6 from 8:30am to 1:30pm at St. Benedict the Moore Church located at 519 Liscum Dr. Topic will be “Women at the Well” presided by Fr. Francis Tandoh and Deacon Royce Winters. Cost is $15.00 and includes lunch. For more information, please call Jennifer Hart Schaffer at 748-0166 or Maxine Brooks at 268-1106.
CHAMINADE JULIENNE SPAGHETTI DINNER
Chaminade Julienne High School will be having their annual Homecoming Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 7 from 4-7 pm in the CJ gym. Come and enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meatball dinner, coffee café and dessert bar. Tickets (dine in or carryout) will be $10 for adult and children 12 & under are $5. This event is sponsored by CJ Co-Educators and all proceeds benefit CJ student activities, including Post Prom. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting the CJ Welcome Center at 461-3740. Tickets will also be available at the door.
FAMILY ROSARY RALLY III
A family that prays together – stays together. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 7 to attend the Family Rosary Rally III at UD Arena. Music starts at 2:45pm and all families in the Miami Valley area are welcome to join thousands of other families in this Living Rosary honoring Mary the Mother of God.
OKTOBERFEST
The Knights of Columbus, Council 3369, will have its annual Oktoberfest from 12:00pm to 12:00am on Saturday, September 29 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in downtown Wilmington. Features of the festival include German food, Monte Carlo games, crafts, children’s games, music and more. Proceeds benefit the Free Clinic of Clinton County. For more information, contact Larry Droesch at ldroesch@msn.com or www.wilmingtonoktoberfest.org.
ATHENAEUM OF OHIO’S LAY PASTORAL MINISTRY PROGRAM
Is pleased to sponsor a workshop entitled “How to become Culturally Competent” on Friday, October 5 from 9:30am to 12:00pm in the Bartlett Pastoral Center. The speaker is Shirley Walker Powell, a nationally known speaker on the topic of communication skills. For reservations or more information, call the Lay Pastoral Ministry Office at (513) 231-1200. Cost is $20.00.
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED
Women who wish to be ecumenical are invited to learn more about Church Women United of Greater Dayton. Pope John Paul II stated, “Increase in fellowship is one of the distinctive and most important aspects of ecumenism. Love builds communication between individuals and communities. If we love one another, we strive to deepen our communion and make it perfect.” For more information call Kathy Zamonski at 298-4255; leave your name, address, and phone number for a free one-year subscription to CWU’s newsletter.
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.
TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 23, 2007
Amos 8: 4-7
The Lord God spoke against those who buy the poor for money.Timothy 2: 1-8
Let prayers be offered to God for everyone, for he wishes that all men be saved.Luke 16: 1-13
You cannot be slaves both of God and of money.
TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
Amos 6: 1. 4-7
You who give yourself to licentiousness and revelry will be exiled.Timothy 6: 11-16
Obey the commandments until the coming of the Lord.Luke 16: 19-31
During your life good things came your way just as bad things came the way of Lazarus. Now he is being comforted while you are in agony.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Tuesday* – Friday
8:00am Morning PrayerSaturday
8:15am Mass (Followed with Rosary, Exposition, and Benediction)
(*Please note: on the first Tuesday of each month, we will celebrate mass at the Sanctuary Retirement Home, for more information please call the rectory office at 252-9919)
4:00pm Reconciliation
VOCATION VIEWS
You cannot serve two masters. Whom do you choose to follow? You have to make a choice. (Luke 16: 1-13) For vocation information, call Fr. Kyle Schnippel at (513) 421-3131 ext 354.
HOSPITAL CALLS AND VISITATIONS
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.
Vivian Engelbrecht, Frank Burger, Robert Miller, Margie Markowski, Frances Davenport, Tony Hart, Bob Walling, Elveira Snead, and Marjorie Schulte
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.
REST IN PEACE
Our condolences to the family of Christine Berry, who died this week. May light perpetual shine upon her and bring consolation to her family.
THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES…
Monday, September 24 - Weekday
Gospel Reading: Luke 8: 16-18Tuesday, September 25 - Weekday
6:15 p.m. – Serra
7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts
Gospel Reading: Luke 8: 19-21Wednesday, September 26 – Weekday/Cosmas and Damian, martyrs Gospel Reading: Luke 9: 1-6
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass - Chapel
12:00 p.m. – Sewing Group
8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass - Chapel Thursday, September 27 – Vincent de Paul, priest
Gospel Reading: Luke 9: 7-9Friday, September 28 – Weekday/Wenceslaus, martyr/Lawrence Ruiz and companions, martyrs
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Herman Boehmer, dec. - Chapel
7:00 p.m. – Folk choir rehearsal - Church
Gospel Reading: Luke 9: 18-22Saturday, September 29 – Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – School Mass - Church
7:00 p.m. – Bingo! – ICS
Gospel Reading: John 1: 47-51Sunday, September 30 – Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
3:30 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass – Herman Boehmer, dec., Hilda Steinlage, dec., and Maryann Westendorf
Gospel Reading: Luke 16: 19-31
9:00 a.m. – Choir practice
9:30 a.m. – RCIA – ML
11:00 a.m.– Mass – All parishoners
6:00 p.m.– Rock Mass – Ron VanLeevwen, Bill Seidl, William Tagye
PARISH NEWS
FAREWELL
Our Music Director has resigned with hopes of working closer to home. We thank Terry for her service and wish her well. The position of Organist is now open at Immaculate Conception. Candidates should have pipe organ proficiency skills, choral direction, a good knowledge of liturgy and a deep sense of dedication to the Church. Please submit resumes to Fr. Geraci. Thank you.
BLESSING OF ANIMALS
On Thursday, October 4, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will bless your furry friends at the Shrine area at 7pm. We hope you will join us.
OUTREACH EVENTS
Do you avoid milk products? Have you been on steroid or hormone replacement therapy? Is there a lack of weight bearing exercise in your daily routine? If yes, you may want to consider being screened for osteoporosis risk. Life Line Screening will be at IC on Wednesday, Oct. 3 to conduct screenings. Call 800-690-0347 for more information or to pre-register; cost of screening is $35. Registrations are required! This screening is sponsored by the Dayton Heart Hospital.
ST. VINCENT DePAUL FOOD PANTRY
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.
ST. VINCENT HOTEL AUGUST MEAL
St. Vincent hotel received $54.00 in cash donations that was used to purchase 6 lasagna casseroles costing $53.94. St. Vincent has also received donations of 20 casseroles and 14 cans of vegetables and fruits. Please remember the hotel by making a casserole or buying a canned vegetable or fruit. Sign ups for September 26 delivery will be on September 22 and 23 in the main vestibule. Thank you for your support.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY
Mark your calendars for Oct. 6—our annual “Volunteer Appreciation Party”! If you volunteer anywhere in the parish—school or church—this party is for YOU! Keep an eye on the bulletin for more details.
WELCOME VISITORS!
We are glad you are visiting us. For your information:
1) Restrooms are available on the lower level.
2) Hearing aides are available from the ushers.
3) 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.
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 the office at 252-9919, and we will get them ready for you.
WORD OF LIFE
Life is the primary good we have received from God, the foundation of all the others. Guaranteeing the right to life – for everyone and in the same way for everyone – is a duty upon which the future of humanity depends. Pope Benedict XVI, “Christian conscience in support of the right to life,” Message to the 13th general assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life (February 24, 2007).
Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Sept 29 5pm
Debbie Goldberg, Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam, Mary Ellen Reinhard, Clem Schirtzinger, Pat Schneider, Jeanne Schoenharl, Alice Schulte, Pat SheetsSunday, Sept 30 11am
Allyssa Oney, Shirley Deger, Tom Deger, Carmella Ford, Tony Hart, Don Knapke, John Musto, Theresa O’Connell, Tim O’ConnellSunday, Sept 30 6pm
Megan Davis, Denise Post, Carol Neal, Tim Barrett, Ann Mari Barrett, Pat Zimmer, George Zimmer, Karen Walling, Sarah Fortener, Daniella D’Souza, Katie Ervin
GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Sept 29 5pm
Clem and Peggy SchirtzingerSunday, Sept 30 11am
Sunday, Sept 30 6pm
D’Souza Family
LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Sept 29 5pm
K. Ross, Debbie GoldbergSunday, Sept 30 11am
Rae Ann Brooks, Bill SiskaninetzSunday, Sept 30 6pm
Betty Chadwell, Anne D’Souza
SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Sept 29 5pm
Nathan Markley,Sunday, Sept 30 11am
Matt Barnes, Robert GearhartSunday, Sept 30 6pm
Deanna Shaw, Brian Beall
A Gift of Treasure
PARISH OFFERINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 15 AND 16
Tithe Contributions $ 5,547.00 (sad face)
Candles $ 238.00
Hope $ 12.00
Attendance for Mass at Immaculate Conception Church for week ending September 16, 2007
Saturday 5:00pm 190
Sunday 11:00am 245
Sunday 6:00pm 381
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.
Balance as of September 9, 2007 $ 65,043.12
Contributions for week of September 16, 2007 $ 101.00
Total to Date $ 65,144.12
EDUCATION FUND UPDATE
The Education Fund matching grant program has been renewed. 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 have tuition aid available for our qualifying families in the future. We begin new with the fiscal year for the following year.
Balance as of September 9, 2007 $ 3,045.00
Contributions for week of September 16, 2007 $ 40.00
Total to Date $ 3,085.00
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 Tammy at the Rectory at 252-9919. Please ask the florist to deliver at either 10am or 4:30pm on Saturday when our sacristans are available will receive them and place them. Thank you.
SCHOOL NEWS
MARKET DAY SALE
Just a reminder to everyone to get your orders in for Market Day. Return order sheets to school or mail by Tuesday, September 25. Internet orders are due by noon on Friday, September 28. Delivery is scheduled for October 3. The goal is to have $3000 in sales in order to for the school to receive $400 in free books for the library.
Walk for FUNds
Parents and parishioners mark your calendar for Thursday, October 4. The ICS annual Walk for FUNds will begin their route on the school playground. More info to follow closer to the date of the event.
TERRA NOVA TESTS
Testing will begin on Monday, October 1 for grades 2, 4, 6 and 8. The 7th grade will complete writing samples and the 3rd grade will be taking proficiency tests during the month of October.
MUSIC TO THEIR EARS
Students in grades 3-6 enjoyed a performance given by the Dayton Philharmonic String Quintet on September 12.
ICS CLASS OF 1957
The ICS class of 1957 will celebrate its 50th reunion on Oct. 27, 2007. Tickets are $30.00 each; for more information or to make a reservation, call Karen at 439-1006 and leave a message.
OUT OF PARISH
LEGACY GOLF TOURNAMENT
FOUR… Love to golf? Sign up to play in the Legacy Golf Tournament benefiting St. Leonard Benevolent Care on Monday, September 24 at Walnut Grove Country Club. Registration begins at 11:00am and Shotgun starts at 12:30pm. Format will be either Scramble or 2 Best Ball of 4. Cost will be $175 which includes golf fees, cart, unique player gift, lunch and dinner. For more information please contact Darlene Williamson at the St. Leonard Foundation 439-7153
COMIC RELIEF
Catholic Comedic Character-Actor, Doug Brummel will be performing his “cast of characters” for a spiritual adventure of a lifetime on Monday, September 24 and Tuesday, September 25 at 6:47pm at St. Christopher Church (898-3542) located at 435 E. National Rd in Vandalia. Admission is free!!
CALVARY CEMETERY
Calvary Cemetery is hosting a walking tour of the history of the cemetery on Sunday, September 30 at 2:00pm. Anyone interested in taking the tour should meet at the chapel located at 1625 Calvary Drive in Dayton.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Mr. Alex Kotlowitz, author of this year’s book discussion There Are No Children Here, will be making a personal appearance at Ascension on Tuesday, October 2. Dinner is $10 per person and will begin at 5:30pm followed by Mr. Kotlowitz’s presentation on poverty and racism beginning at 7:30pm. The event will benefit local families in need who are assisted by the Mission Services of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley. For more information please call 800-300-2937 ext. 1136.
DAYTON CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB
DCWC will sponsor its annual Day of Recollection on Saturday, October 6 from 8:30am to 1:30pm at St. Benedict the Moore Church located at 519 Liscum Dr. Topic will be “Women at the Well” presided by Fr. Francis Tandoh and Deacon Royce Winters. Cost is $15.00 and includes lunch. For more information, please call Jennifer Hart Schaffer at 748-0166 or Maxine Brooks at 268-1106.
CHAMINADE JULIENNE SPAGHETTI DINNER
Chaminade Julienne High School will be having their annual Homecoming Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 7 from 4-7 pm in the CJ gym. Come and enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meatball dinner, coffee café and dessert bar. Tickets (dine in or carryout) will be $10 for adult and children 12 & under are $5. This event is sponsored by CJ Co-Educators and all proceeds benefit CJ student activities, including Post Prom. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting the CJ Welcome Center at 461-3740. Tickets will also be available at the door.
FAMILY ROSARY RALLY III
A family that prays together – stays together. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 7 to attend the Family Rosary Rally III at UD Arena. Music starts at 2:45pm and all families in the Miami Valley area are welcome to join thousands of other families in this Living Rosary honoring Mary the Mother of God.
OKTOBERFEST
The Knights of Columbus, Council 3369, will have its annual Oktoberfest from 12:00pm to 12:00am on Saturday, September 29 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in downtown Wilmington. Features of the festival include German food, Monte Carlo games, crafts, children’s games, music and more. Proceeds benefit the Free Clinic of Clinton County. For more information, contact Larry Droesch at ldroesch@msn.com or www.wilmingtonoktoberfest.org.
ATHENAEUM OF OHIO’S LAY PASTORAL MINISTRY PROGRAM
Is pleased to sponsor a workshop entitled “How to become Culturally Competent” on Friday, October 5 from 9:30am to 12:00pm in the Bartlett Pastoral Center. The speaker is Shirley Walker Powell, a nationally known speaker on the topic of communication skills. For reservations or more information, call the Lay Pastoral Ministry Office at (513) 231-1200. Cost is $20.00.
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED
Women who wish to be ecumenical are invited to learn more about Church Women United of Greater Dayton. Pope John Paul II stated, “Increase in fellowship is one of the distinctive and most important aspects of ecumenism. Love builds communication between individuals and communities. If we love one another, we strive to deepen our communion and make it perfect.” For more information call Kathy Zamonski at 298-4255; leave your name, address, and phone number for a free one-year subscription to CWU’s newsletter.
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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