Bulletin for October 28th, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE  (see attached clip art)

 

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 28, 2007

Sirach 35: 12-14, 16-18

            The prayer of the humble man will penetrate the heavens.

2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18

            All that remains is the crown of righteousness reserved for me.

Luke 18: 9-14

            The publican returned home justified; the pharisee did not.

 

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – NOVEMBER 4, 2007

Wisdom 11: 22-12, 1

            You have mercy on all things because you love everything that exists.

2 Thessalonians 1: 11-2,2

            The name of our Lord Jesus Christ will be glorified in you and you in him.

Luke 19: 1-10

            The Son of Man came to seek and to find that which was lost.

 

SERVICE SCHEDULE

Tuesday* – Friday      8:00am   Morning Prayer

                                    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)

Saturday                     4:00pm   Reconciliation

 

VOCATION VIEWS

Be humble and allow God to do great things through you. (Luke 18: 9-14).

 

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. 

Frank Burger, Frances Davenport, Elveira Snead,  Alice Boehmer , Eileen Middleton, Dolores Duckro, Mary Ellen Reinhard, Dennis Brown

 

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, October 29 – Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Luke 13: 10-17

Tuesday, October 30 – Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Luke 13: 18-21

  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel

  8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Herman Boehmer, dec.

Wednesday, October 31 – Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Luke 13:22-30

  8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

  8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

 10:00 a.m. – Servers’ Training

Thursday, November 1 – All Saints Day

Holy Day of Obligation

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 5: 1-12a

  NO SCHOOL

  8:00 a.m. – ICS Conferences

  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel

  8:15 a.m. – Mass – Church – Paul Kinzeler, dec.

  7:00 p.m. – Mass – Church

  7:00 p.m. – Girl Scouts – Girl Scout Room

Friday, November 2 – All Souls Day

Gospel Reading:  John 6: 37-40

  NO SCHOOL

  8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel

  8:15 a.m. –Mass– Church– Susan and Mildred Walters

  7:00 p.m. – Vespers for the Dead - Church

  7:00 p.m. – Bingo! – ICS

Saturday, November 3 – Weekday/Martin de Porres, religious/BVM on Saturday

Gospel Reading:  Luke 14: 1, 7-11

  3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

  4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation

  5:00 p.m. – Mass – Ernesto D’Amico, Herman Boehmer, dec., Paul Kinzeler, dec.

Sunday, November 4 – Thrity-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel Reading:  Luke 19: 1-10

  9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir practice – Church

  9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML

  9:30 a.m. – PREP – Undercroft grades 1-4

  11:00 a.m.– Mass – Herman Boehmer, dec.

  5:00 p.m. – PREP – Undercroft grades 5-8

  6:00 p.m.– Rock Mass – All Parishioners

 

PARISH NEWS

 

WINNER’S CIRCLE PROGRAM CHANGES

Winner’s Circle program will follow a new program guideline beginning November 1, 2007.  The new format will consist of the numbers for Winner’s Circle being pulled by committee members on Sunday evenings for the upcoming week.  The numbers will then be posted in the church main vestibule on the Winner’s Circle board.  Each ticket sold after the first of the month will be sold in a sealed envelope.  Tickets are available at the parish rectory office, after mass the last weekend of each month or from individual sellers throughout the parish community.  Sellers – please place all ticket stubs in an envelope marked Winner’s Circle when returning them to the rectory office.  Thank you for your continued support of the Winner’s Circle program.

 

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

Thank you for your generosity on World Mission Sunday!  Our parish offered $1,539.00 to the Propagation of the Faith for the missionary work of the Church.  This is a real blessing for the Missions!  Please continue to pray for the missionaries – and for the people to whom they bring the “Good News” of Jesus.  May God bless you for your generous missionary spirit.

 

EVENSONG

Parishioners who have lost a loved one since November 1, 2006, who have not been buried from Immaculate Conception, but would like to be included in the Vespers service November 2, please contact the rectory at 252-9919 and give name of deceased, date of death, and the family member’s information.  All other parishioners who have buried family or loved ones from Immaculate Conception are included in the memorial Vespers service.  Please arrive before 7:00pm on Friday, November 2, 2007 in the church.

 

FALL RUMMAGE SALE

The annual Fall Rummage Sale will be on Saturday, November 10 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  Donations will be taken in on Wednesday, November 7 through Friday, November 10 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.  Please bring items down the ramp behind the church into the basement.  All appliances must be in working order, no soiled or torn furniture, typewriters, and computers.  St. Vincent will take them if they are not sold, unless they are damaged or not in working order.  Any questions, please call Patty at 253-2477.

 

BAKE AND CRAFT SALE

The annual Bake and Craft Sale will also be on Saturday, November 10 in the choir room.  Donations will be taken on Friday, November 9 from noon to 6:00pm.  Please bring all cakes, pies, candy, cookies, cupcakes or any other delicious items and Christmas crafts to the choir room.  All parishioners are invited to bring items and to shop!!  Any questions, please call Alice at 293-8773.

 

ITE MISSA EST

Immaculate Conception Church Adult Faith Formation Ministry presents “Making Ends Meet” on Wednesday, November 14 from 7:00pm-8:30pm in MSH.  Speaker, Terry W. Pellegrino, Assistant V.P. Bank Manager, will be discussing finance management for Christians.

 

VOTE FOR HUMAN SERVICES LEVY NOVEMBER 6

The Human Services Levy, Issue 20, is on the November 6 ballot for renewal.  This levy provides the funds to care for Montgomery County’s most vulnerable citizens and for those families who have nowhere else to turn.  By voting for the levy, you will be providing funds for over 50 human service agencies.  Here is a brief listing of those agencies affected…

St. Vincent Hotel                     Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

The American Red Cross                   Stillwater Center                                

Catholic Social Services                     The Area Agency on Aging                           

The Other Place                                 The Salvation Army

YWCA                                     Artemis Center

Senior Resource Connection Children Services Board

ADAMHS                                Public Health of Dayton and Montgomery County

The Dakota Center                 Daybreak

Goodwill Industries                  Life Essentials

 

RECLAIMING FUTURES

Each year 6,000 to 8,000 youth enter Montgomery County Juvenile Court.  Between 60-80% of them are likely to be involved with drugs and alcohol, yet most are not getting the help they need to break their addiction.  Become part of  Montgomery County Juvenile Court’s initiative, “Reclaiming Futures” by volunteering to become a mentor to court-involved youth and their families.  You can help provide them with guidance, support and encouragement for positive lifestyle changes.  To volunteer, please call Charlotte D. McGuire at 496-6737 or e-mail mcguirec@mcohio.org.  This is a tri-parish supportive effort to help “Reclaiming Futures” – Thanks, St. Helen, Immaculate Conception, and Ascension Churches.

 

BLOOD DRIVE COORDINATOR

IC Community Blood Drive is in need of a Blood Drive Coordinator.  The blood drive occurs every eight weeks with minimal commitment and lifesaving rewards.  For more information or to volunteer, please call Tracy Morgan at 461-3254.

 

ORGANIST NEEDED

The position of Liturgical 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.  Deadline is October 31, 2007.  Thank you.

 

NEED FOR TEEN WORKERS

Knights of Columbus  is looking for teens to work a Christmas Dinner at Mangan Hall on Saturday, December 8 from 4:00pm to 12:00am.  Teens must be 16-18 years old with own transportation.  Workers will be paid $70 for the entire evening.  Please contact Jack Glaser at 648-9242 or 475-1211 if interested.

 

CHILD PROTECTION CLASS

The next Child Protection Class will be on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 7:00pm at St. Anthony Church inside the Franciscan Center.

 

OUTREACH EVENTS

 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 SEPTEMBER MEAL

St. Vincent hotel received $204.00 in cash donations that was used to purchase 6 lasagna casseroles costing $48.94, leaving a balance of $155 that will be used for future purchases as needed.  St. Vincent also received donations of 19 casseroles and 24 canned goods.  Please remember the hotel by making a casserole or buying a canned vegetable or fruit.  The next sign-ups will be on October 27-28 in the main vestibule.  Thank you for your support and keep up the good work. 

 

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 (box this in, please)

The volume of abortions underscores the social nature of the problem, and makes abortion one of the most serious social justice issues off all time.  (Thomas D. Williams, L.C., “Abortion and Catholic Social Teaching,” Respect Life Program 2007.)

 

(Please box in all Stewardship items together, from “Grateful believers” through the Education Fund.  Thanks!)

                   Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Nov 3          5pm                Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam, Mary Ellen Reinhard, Clem Schirtzinger, Pat Schneider, Jeanne Schoenharl

Sunday, Nov 4          11am                 Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bob Van Leeuwen, R.J. Van Leeuwen, Leroy Watson, Shirley Watson, Shirley Deger, Tom Deger

Sunday, Nov 4            6pm                 Rebecca Boone, Sarah Fortener, Daniella D’Souza, Eric Bee, Julie Beall, Shelly Baker, Kenneth White, Tim Barrett, Ann Marie Barrett, Theresa Hargis           

                                                           

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Nov 3            5pm               Ray and Amy Plummer

Sunday, Nov 4            11am               Sue Whitaker and Betty Shaw

Sunday, Nov 4              6pm               Caserta Family                      

 

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Nov 3            5pm               J. Schoenharl, D. Goldberg

Sunday, Nov 4            11am               T. O’Connell, R. Brooks

Sunday, Nov 4              6pm               Annie D’Souza, Deb Goldberg

                              

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Nov 3            5pm              

Sunday, Nov 4            11am              

Sunday, Nov 4              6pm              

 

A Gift of Treasure 

 

PARISH OFFERINGS FOR OCTOBER 20 & 21

Tithe Contributions                  $ 7,119.35                   (sad face)

Candles                                   $ 102.50

Hope                                       $ 31.00

 

Attendance for Mass at Immaculate Conception Church for week ending October 21, 2007 was 731.

Saturday  5:00pm      186

Sunday    11:00am   220

Sunday     6:00pm    325

             

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 October 14, 2007                                 $ 67,259.12

Contributions for week of October 21, 2007              $       275.00

Total to Date                                                               $ 67,534.12

 

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 October 14, 2007                                 $ 4,116.00

Contributions for week of October 21, 2007              $     206.00

Total to Date                                                               $  4,322.00

 

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 (box in school news with schoolhouse clipart)

 

ICS report cards go home with students on Monday, October 29.

 

Mrs. Peg Barnhart has joined the school staff as the new music teacher.  She will be teaching two music classes per grade each week, leading the children’s choir and directing the music for the Friday Mass.  Welcome Mrs. Barnhart!

 

School is closed Thursday, November 1 and Friday, November 2.

 

Students who plan to attend Alter or C-J for the 2008-09 school year must take the placement test held on Saturday, November 17.  Registration for testing is required.

 

As a reminder, school uniform pants, or sweatpants over gym shorts, must be worn beginning November 1.

 

OUT OF PARISH

 

LATIN MASSES

A Latin Mass will be said at Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Old North Dayton) on All Saints’ Day, Thursday, November 1 at 7:00pm.  On All Souls’ Day, Friday, November 2, three Latin Masses will be said at 7:30am, 8:00am, and 12:00pm at Our Lady of the Rosary.

 

ST. MARY FISH FRY

St. Mary’s Fish Fry will take place on Friday, November 2 with doors opening at 6:00pm.  Fish, fries, whistleberries, sausage, and cole slaw will be served for $10.  Carry-outs are also available for $7 from 5:00pm-6:00pm.  For tickets, please contact St. Mary’s rectory at 256-5633.

 

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Plan an evening out with friends and see former students perform in Chaminade-Julienne’s fall play, “Steel Magnolias” on Thursday, November 1 and Saturday, November 3 at 7:30pm inside CJ’s auditorium.  Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students.  7^th and 8^th grade students call 461-3740 ext. 249 to reserve a free ticket!

 

ST. ANTHONY’S CHILD CARE

Do you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5 not yet enrolled in prekindergarten?  St. Anthony Child Care has an excellent record for caring for children while teaching them all the necessary skills needed to be successful in kindergarten.  We have great rates that are income friendly.  Please contact Melora at 258-0090 any time Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm. 

 

ST. CHARLES HOLIDAY ART & CRAFT FAIR

St. Charles will be having their holiday fair on Saturday, November 10 from 9:00am-3:00pm in the school cafeteria featuring homemade arts and crafts, raffle, baked goods, lunch items and beverages, pictures with Santa, face painting, and cookie decorating.  Other parish vendors please call Lisa Singer at 293-9444 for table reservations.

 

HEBREW AND CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE

Participants in this class will gain a basic understanding of contemporary Catholic biblical criticism and also an understanding  of the major themes of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures.  Joan Dunn will be facilitating these classes on October 30, and November 6 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at St. Christopher Parish, 435 E. National Road, Vandalia.  Cost is $30.  To register for one of these dates, please call 223-4075.

 

IMMIGRATION: A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE

What is the position and role of the Catholic Church on the issue of immigration?  Cori Thibodeau, Regional Director of the Catholic Social Action Office, will invite you to consider this as she presents a Catholic perspective on this timely topic.  What is the church teaching on immigration?  What are the myths and realities?  What is the current state of legislation?  Join us on Monday, October 29 at 7:30pm at St. Helen’s Parish in the Smith Building.  Please call 254-6233 if you plan to attend.

 

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 October 21, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE (see attached clip art)

TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 21, 2007

Exodus 17: 8-13

As long as Moses kept his arms raised, Israel had the advantage.

2 Timothy 3: 14-4, 2

This is how the man of God becomes equipped and ready for every good work.

Luke 18: 1-8

God will see those who cry to him vindicated.

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 28, 2007

Sirach 35: 12-14, 16-18

The prayer of the humble man will penetrate the heavens.

2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18

All that remains is the crown of righteousness reserved for me.

Luke 18: 9-14

The publican returned home justified; the pharisee did not.

SERVICE SCHEDULE

Tuesday* – Friday 8:00am Morning Prayer

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)

Saturday 4:00pm Reconciliation

VOCATION VIEWS

Pray persistently and God will respond. Ask God to bless the Church with faith-filled ministers. (Luke 18:1-8).

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.

Frank Burger, Frances Davenport, Bob Walling, Elveira Snead, Alice Boehmer, Eileen Middleton, and Dolores Duckro, Mary Ellen Reinhard

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 families of Marie Schirtzinger and Thomas Stewart, who were buried this week. May light perpetual shine upon their and bring consolation to their family.

THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES…

Monday, October 22 – Weekday

Gospel Reading: Luke 12: 13-21

6:15 p.m. – Serra – Chapel

6:30 p.m. – High School Info Night ICS

Tuesday, October 23 – Weekday/John of Capistrano, priest

Gospel Reading: Luke 12: 35-38

8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Lynn McGarry, dec.

Wednesday, October 24 – Weekday/Anthony Mary Claret, bp

Gospel Reading: Luke 12: 39-48

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Herman Boehmer, dec.

10:00 a.m. – Servers’ Training

6:30 p.m. – Regional mtg – St. Helen’s

Thursday, October 25 – Weekday

Gospel Reading: Luke 12: 49-53

8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – John Schneider, dec.

Friday, October 26 – Weekday

Gospel Reading: Luke 12: 54-59

8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel

8:15 a.m. –ICS Mass

7:00 p.m. – Bingo! – ICS

Saturday, October 27 – Weekday/BVM on Saturday

Gospel Reading: Luke 13: 1-9

2:30 p.m. - Wedding

3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation

5:00 p.m. – Mass – Paul Kinzeler, dec.

Sunday, October 28 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel Reading: Luke 18: 9-14

9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir practice – Church

9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML

9:30 a.m. – PREP – Undercroft grades 1-4

11:00 a.m. – Mass – Delmar & Louise Schrader, Mary Ellen Van Horn, dec., Herman Boehmer, dec.

5:00 p.m. – PREP – Undercroft grades 5-8

6:00 p.m. – Rock Mass – Lynn McGarry, dec., Ronald Van Leeuwen, dec., Bill Seidl, dec.

PARISH NEWS

ORGANIST NEEDED

The position of Liturgical 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. Deadline is October 31, 2007. Thank you.

CHILD PROTECTION CLASS

The next Child Protection Class will be on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 6:00pm at Ascension Church on Woodman Dr. inside the Witzman Center.

EVENSONG

Parishioners who have lost a loved one since November 1, 2006, who have not been buried from Immaculate Conception, but would like to be included in the Vespers service November 2, please contact the rectory at 252-9919 and give name of deceased, date of death, and the family member’s information. All other parishioners who have buried family or loved ones from Immaculate Conception are included in the memorial Vespers service. Please arrive before 7:00pm on Friday, November 2 in the church.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

Today, World Mission Sunday, with Catholics of the world, we are called to offer, at this Eucharistic celebration, our prayers and our generous financial support, through the Propagation of the Faith, to continue the mission of our Lord – to help the poor and suffering experience the healing love and peace of Jesus.

$5 supports a seminarian for a day

$25 helps support a catechist for a month

$75 provides for the work of Sisters

$100 is a month’s help for a mission parish

*** As always, your prayers are your most treasured gift to the Missions. ***

OUTREACH EVENTS

The cold and flu season is fast upon us and the Senior Resource Connection Visiting Home Care is offering flu shots at Immaculate Conception in MSH on Tuesday, October 23 from 9:00am to 11:00am. No reservations necessary, but you do need to sign up to register in the main vestibule after this weekend’s masses. Medicare Part B pays for the flu shot. Please make sure you bring your Medicare card. Those having Medicare Complete, Medicare Advantage, Care Source and all other insurance will pay $28.00. All cash payors will be issued a receipt to be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement. We look forward to providing you with this very important preventative measure. Any questions please contact Rita Moorman at 252-2554.

ST. VINCENT HOTEL SEPTEMBER MEAL

St. Vincent hotel received $204.00 in cash donations that was used to purchase 6 lasagna casseroles costing $48.94, leaving a balance of $155 that will be used for future purchases as needed. St. Vincent also received donations of 19 casseroles and 24 canned goods. Please remember the hotel by making a casserole or buying a canned vegetable or fruit. The next sign-ups will be on October 27-28 in the main vestibule. Thank you for your support and keep up the good work.

FALL RUMMAGE SALE

The annual Fall Rummage Sale will be on Saturday, November 10 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Donations will be taken in on Wednesday, November 7 through Friday, November 10 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Please bring items down the ramp behind the church into the basement. All appliances must be in working order, no soiled or torn furniture, typewriters, and computers. St. Vincent will take them if they are not sold, unless they are damaged or not in working order. Any questions, please call Patty at 253-2477.

BAKE AND CRAFT SALE

The annual Bake and Craft Sale will also be on Saturday, November 10 in the choir room. Donations will be taken on Friday, November 9 from noon to 6:00pm. Please bring all cakes, pies, candy, cookies, cupcakes or any other delicious items and Christmas crafts to the choir room. All parishioners are invited to bring items and to shop!! Any questions, please call Alice at 293-8773.

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 (box this in, please)

Like the suffering servant, the person with mental illness may experience scorn, rejection, loneliness and deprivation, as our Lord did throughout his public life leading him to the Cross. (Fr. Richard Gill, L.C., “The Person with Mental Illness,” Respect Life Program, 2007)

(Please box in all Stewardship items together, from “Grateful believers” through the Education Fund. Thanks!)

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Oct 27 5pm Jeanne Schoenharl, Pat Schneider, Alice Schulte, Pat Sheets, Mark Sheets, Genny Tankersley, Terri Welch, Tim Welch

Sunday, Oct 28 11am John Musto, Shirley Deger, Tom Deger, Carmella Ford, Jessica Gabriella, Theresa O’Connell, Tim O’Connell, Allyssa Oney

Sunday, Oct 28 6pm Suzanne Klase, Pat Zimmer, George Zimmer, Krishna Rengan, Deb Goldberg, Theresa Hargis, Hien Nguyen, Sarah Fortener, Denise Post, Rebecca Boone, Shelly Baker

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Oct 27 5pm Tim & Terri Welch

Sunday, Oct 28 11am Tim & Theresa O’Connell

Sunday, Oct 28 6pm Kramer Family

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Oct 27 5pm K. Ross, C. Schirtzinger

Sunday, Oct 28 11am H. Freudenschuss, M. Reese

Sunday, Oct 28 6pm A. Leistner, A. Rengan

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Oct 27 5pm Nathan Markley, Mark & Pat Sheets

Sunday, Oct 28 11am Matthew Barnes, Shirley Deger, Bernardine Lee

Sunday, Oct 28 6pm Brian Beale, Tyler Bundy, Brianna Keller

A Gift of Treasure

PARISH OFFERINGS FOR OCTOBER 13 & 14

Tithe Contributions $ 9,266.49

Candles $ 116.50

Hope $ 36.00

Propagation of Faith $ 15.00

All Saints $ 25.00

Total attendance for Mass at Immaculate Conception Church for week ending October 14, 2007 was 765.

Saturday 5:00pm 138

Sunday 11:00am 242

Sunday 6:00pm 385

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 October 7, 2007 $ 65,502.12

Contributions for week of October 14, 2007 $ 1,757.00

Total to Date $ 67,259.12

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 October 7, 2007 $ 3,640.00

Contributions for week of October 14, 2007 $ 476.00

Total to Date $ 4,116.00

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.

SCHOOL NEWS (box in school news with schoolhouse clipart)

PATRIOT WRESTLING CLUB

This is the 26^th year wrestling teams will be available for boys in grades K-8. Boys wrestle other boys the same age and size. The sign-up meeting is Thursday, October 25 at Carroll High School at 6:30am. For an entry form or more information, please call Keilan O’Daniel (K-6) at 477-2482 or Mike Sanchez (Junior High) at 253-3848. Practice starts November 3 for grades K-6 and November 12 for the Junior High team.

ICS CLASS OF 1957

The ICS class of 1957 will celebrate its 50^th 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

HEBREW AND CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE

Participants in this class will gain a basic understanding of contemporary Catholic biblical criticism and also an understanding of the major themes of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Joan Dunn will be facilitating these classes on October 16, 23, 30, and November 6 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at St. Christopher Parish, 435 E. National Road, Vandalia. Cost is $30. To register for one of these dates, please call 223-4075.

HUGE GARAGE SALE

Twin Towers Place is holding a huge garage sale and lunch stand on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28 from 9:00am-4:00pm inside McBride Hall at 250 Allen St. The Seniors and their families residing in the low to moderate income independent apartment complex for senior citizens have donated items and food for the sale to make money for their Activity Fund. The fund is used for parties, outings, decorations, helping residents, and in house activities.

HOMELESSNESS

John Carr from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will be at Incarnation Parish on Monday, October 22 to discuss the efforts and priorities of the bishops around social justice, as well as provide insight into the work of parish social ministry.

BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY

The Father Joseph M. Davis, S.M. Black Catholic History Month Celebration presents, “The Roots of Our Recovery: The Antebellum Origins of Black Catholic Female Activism and Religious Agency in the City of New Orleans”. Presentation is on Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30pm at the University of Dayton’s Sear Recital Hall inside the Humanities Building.

SISTERS OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD RETREAT

The Precious Blood Sisters welcome women, college age and older, to an overnight retreat, “Called to Holiness”. The retreat beings on Friday, October 26 at 5:00pm and ends on Saturday, October 27 at 6:00pm. For more information and to register, please call Sister Carolyn Hoying, CPPS at 231-1244 or e-mail vocations@preciousbloodsistersdayton.org.

COMING HOME NETWORK INTERNATIONAL

The Coming Home Network International is hosting their 5^th annual conference in Columbus, Ohio from Friday, October 26 through Sunday, October 28. “The Catholic Church in the New World” brings together ten of our Nation’s leading Catholic speakers. For more information, please contact the Coming Home Network International at 800-664-5110, or their website at www.chnetwork.org.

CALVARY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

“All Souls Day” services at Calvary Cemetery will be held on Sunday, October 28 at 2:30pm. This service is not a Mass.

IMMIGRATION: A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE

What is the position and role of the Catholic Church on the issue of immigration? Cori Thibodeau, Regional Director of the Catholic Social Action Office, will invite you to consider this as she presents a Catholic perspective on this timely topic. What is the church teaching on immigration? What are the myths and realities? What is the current state of legislation? Join us on Monday, October 29 at 7:30pm at St. Helen’s Parish in the Smith Building. Please call 254-6233 if you plan to attend.

DEACON FORMATION PROGRAM

You are cordially invited to a meeting on Wednesday, October 24 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm of interested men (and their wives) to learn more about the role of deacons in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. This meeting will take place at Ascension Church, room 114, 2025 Woodman Dr. in Kettering. If you plan on attending, please call Barry Mersmann, Director, or Karen Brannon at the Office of the Diaconate at (513) 421-3131 or register by e-mail at deaconoffice@catholiccincinnati.org.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Catholic Education Collaborative (CEC) for the Dayton Deanery is seeking a Director of Stewardship, Development and Marketing. Candidate must possess an advanced degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field; it is also highly desirable if candidate possesses a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) status; 5 to 10 years experience in development, marketing or communications; established track record in fund raising environment; affinity for working in a not-for-profit or educational setting. A practicing Catholic is preferred. Send resume and cover letter by October 22, 2007 to: Anne Battes, 266 Bainbridge St., Dayton, Ohio 45402

ART EXHIBITION

Brother Joseph Barrish’s art exhibition, “Dayton: In and Out”, will be at the Gallery Saint John, 4400 Shakertown Road, Dayton through November 22. Hours of exhibit will be Wednesday – Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm or by appointment. Admission is free!

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.

Bulletin for October 14, 2007

A YEAR OF GRACE

TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 14, 2007
2 Kings 5: 14-17

He returned to Naaman and acknowledged the Lord to this man of God.

2 Timothy 2: 8-13

If we hold firm, we shall reign with Christ.

Luke 17: 11-19

It seems that no one has returned to give thanks to God except this stranger.

TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 21, 2007
Exodus 17: 8-13

As long as Moses kept his arms raised, Israel had the advantage.

2 Timothy 3: 14-4, 2

This is how the man of God becomes equipped and ready for every good work.

Luke 18: 1-8

God will see those who cry to him vindicated.

SERVICE SCHEDULE
Tuesday* – Friday

8:00am Morning Prayer
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)

Saturday

4:00pm Reconciliation

VOCATION VIEWS
Gratitude leads to praise. For what are you thankful? Share your gratitude. (Luke 17: 11—19).

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.

Frank Burger, Frances Davenport, Bob Walling, Elveira Snead, Alice Boehmer, Eileen Middleton, and Dolores Duckro

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 families of Rita Shook and baby girl Rose Mathew, who were buried this week. May light perpetual shine upon them and bring consolation to their families.

THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES…
Monday, October 15 – Teresa of Jesus, virgin, doctor

Gospel Reading: Luke 11: 29-32
6:45 p.m. – Parish Council mtg – St. Helen’s

Tuesday, October 16 – Weekday/Hedwig, relig./Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin

Gospel Reading: Luke 11: 37-41
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Herman Boehmer, dec.
7:30 p.m. – Dayton Deanery regional mtg – St. Lukes

Wednesday, October 17 – Ignatius of Antioch, bp., martyr

Gospel Reading: Luke 11: 42-46
8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Charles Tankersley
10:00 a.m. – Servers’ Training

Thursday, October 18 – Luke, evangelist

Gospel Reading: Luke 10: 1-9
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Mary Ann Westendorf, dec.

Friday, October 19 – John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions, martyrs

Gospel Reading: Luke 12: 1-7
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:15 a.m. –ICS Mass– Paul Kinzeler, dec.
7:00 p.m. – Bingo! – ICS

Saturday, October 20 – Weekday/Paul of the Cross, priest/BVM on Saturday

Gospel Reading: Luke 12: 8-12
3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir
4:00 p.m. – Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. – Mass – Herman Boehmer, dec., Larry and Lynn Blanford #25
6:15 p.m. – K. of C. Dinner – MSH (pulled pork)

Sunday, October 21 – Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel Reading: Luke 18: 1-18
9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir practice – Church
9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML
9:30 a.m. – PREP – Undercroft grades 1-4
11:00 a.m.– Mass – Kevin Ferment, dec.
5:00 p.m. – PREP – Undercroft grades 5-8
6:00 p.m.– Rock Mass – All parishioners

PARISH NEWS

ORGANIST NEEDED
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. Deadline is October 31, 2007. Thank you.

EVENSONG
Parishioners who have lost a loved one since November 1, 2006, who have not been buried from Immaculate Conception, but would like to be included in the Vespers service November 2, please contact the rectory at 252-9919 and give name of deceased, date of death, and the family member’s information.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
A Great Day Is Coming!! Next Sunday, World Mission Sunday, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, call every Catholic to celebrate, at the Eucharist, our vocation to be missionary and to help the Missions. As Catholics around the world – here at home and in the Missions – gather at the Eucharist around the table of the Lord, let us PRAY for the Church’s worldwide mission. OFFER financial help through the Propagation of the Faith for more than 1,150 diocese in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands.

ROSARY ALTAR
Rosary Altar’s next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 16 at 1:00pm in MSH. After prayers and a meeting, we will all indulge in a delectable Ice Cream Social! Everything for the event will be provided by Carm, Mary, Fran, and Shirley. Polish Poker will be played afterwards. It’s a lot of fun, so come on down! The best part is that this entire event is FREE!! Join this fabulous group of ladies who work hard – providing the hosts and wine for the altar and also voted to provide a stipend to help the Family Rosary Rally at U.D. COME ON DOWN, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 AT 1:00PM!! Bring your appetites, your rosaries, and your ready smiles!

OUTREACH EVENTS
The cold and flu season is fast upon us and the Senior Resource Connection Visiting Home Care is offering flu shots at Immaculate Conception in MSH on Tuesday, October 23 from 9:00am to 11:00am. No reservations necessary, but you do need to sign up to register in the main vestibule after this weekend’s masses. Medicare Part B pays for the flu shot. Please make sure you bring your Medicare card. Those having Medicare Complete, Medicare Advantage, Care Source and all other insurance will pay $28.00. All cash payors will be issued a receipt to be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement. We look forward to providing you with this very important preventative measure. Any questions please contact Rita Moorman at 252-2554.

ST. VINCENT HOTEL SEPTEMBER MEAL
St. Vincent hotel received $204.00 in cash donations that was used to purchase 6 lasagna casseroles costing $48.94, leaving a balance of $155 that will be used for future purchases as needed. St. Vincent also received donations of 19 casseroles and 24 canned goods. Please remember the hotel by making a casserole or buying a canned vegetable or fruit. The next sign-ups will be on October 27-28 in the main vestibule. Thank you for your support and keep up the good work.

ST. VINCENT DePAUL CENTER’S FOURTH ANNUAL AUCTION
You are invited to an evening of fun at the St. Vincent DePaul Center’s Fourth Annual Dinner Auction on Saturday, October 20 from 5:30pm-10:30pm at the Job Center, 1133 S Edwin C. Moses Blvd, Dayton. The meal will be catered by Sinclair’s Culinary Arts Team and entertainment will be provided by the St. Vincent DePaul Center students. There will be a variety of items sure to please all bidders in the silent and live auctions. Tickets are $40.00 per person. For more information you can visit our website www.stvincenctddayton.org or call (937)222-3661.

FALL RUMMAGE SALE
The annual Fall Rummage Sale will be on Saturday, November 10 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Donations will be taken in on Wednesday, November 7 through Friday, November 10 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Please bring items down the ramp behind the church into the basement. All appliances must be in working order, no soiled or torn furniture, typewriters, and computers. St. Vincent will take them if they are not sold, unless they are damaged or not in working. Any questions, please call Patty at 253-2477.

BAKE AND CRAFT SALE
The annual Bake and Craft Sale will also be on Saturday, November 10 in the choir room. Donations will be taken on Friday, November 9 from noon to 6:00pm. Please bring all cakes, pies, candy, cookies, cupcakes or any other delicious items and Christmas crafts to the choir room. All parishioners are invited to bring items and to shop!! Any questions, please call Alice at 293-8773.

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
From the moment of our conception, God does not see us superficially as a microscopic, unformed cell. In every child, born or unborn, God sees the individual he created to love, and be loved by, for all eternity. (Flyer, Respect Life Program 2007)

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Oct 20 5pm

Terri Welch, Tim Welch, Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam, Mary Ellen Reinhard, Clem Schirtzinger

Sunday, Oct 21 11am

Allyssa Oney, Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bill Siskaninetz, R J Van Leeuwen, Bob Van Leeuwen, Shirley Watson, Leroy Watson

Sunday, Oct 21 6pm

Sarah Fortener, Julie Beall, Maria Morrow, Tim Barrett, Ann Marie Barrett, Daniella D’Souza, Dominique Cooper, Karen Walling, Karen Vonderheide, Deb Goldberg, Denise Post

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Oct 20 5pm

Bracksma Family

Sunday, Oct 21 11am

Mike & Jen Reese

Sunday, Oct 21 6pm

D’Souza Family

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Oct 20 5pm

C. Braaksma, D. Goldberg

Sunday, Oct 21 11am

B. Siskaninetz, U. Battigaglia

Sunday, Oct 21 6pm

A. D’Souza, H. Carter

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
Saturday, Oct 20 5pm

Nick Powers, Clem Schritzinger, Mary Ellen Reinhard

Sunday, Oct 21 11am

Ben, Chris, and Brian Connair

Sunday, Oct 21 6pm

Sarah Sherman, Tyler Bundy

A Gift of Treasure

PARISH OFFERINGS FOR OCTOBER 6 & 7

Tithe Contributions $ 9159.00 (sad face)
Candles $ 90.00
Hope $ 87.00
Propagation of Faith $ 32.00
St. Vincent De Paul $ 31.00

Total attendance for Mass at Immaculate Conception Church for week ending September 30, 2007 was 720.

Saturday 5:00pm 163
Sunday 11:00am 214
Sunday 6:00pm 343

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 30, 2007 $ 65,259.12
Contributions for week of October 7, 2007 $ 243.00
Total to Date $ 65,502.12

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 30, 2007 $ 3,373.00
Contributions for week of October 7, 2007 $ 267.00
Total to Date $ 3,640.00

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 to Anjes Wilson for her donation of altar flowers last weekend, October 6 and 7, in memory of her father Willem Braaksma.

SCHOOL NEWS

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

SOWING CIRCLE UPDATE
The Sowing Circle will use the Mission Driven Parish by Fr. Pat Brennan as a framework for creating “contemplative conversations” around some of the issues and principles involved in developing and leading parishes that help people live out their call to authentic discipleship. The first session meets Tuesday, October 16 at Trinity Center from 9:30am to 11:30am.

HEBREW AND CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE
Participants in this class will gain a basic understanding of contemporary Catholic biblical criticism and also an understanding of the major themes of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Joan Dunn will be facilitating these classes on October 16, 23, 30, and November 6 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at St. Christopher Parish, 435 E. National Road, Vandalia. Cost is $30. To register for one of these dates, please call 223-4075.

HOMELESSNESS
John Carr from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will be at Incarnation Parish on Monday, October 22 to discuss the efforts and priorities of the bishops around social justice, as well as provide insight into the work of parish social ministry.

SISTERS OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD RETREAT
The Precious Blood Sisters welcome women, college age and older, to an overnight retreat, “Called to Holiness”. The retreat beings on Friday, October 26 at 5:00pm and ends on Saturday, October 27 at 6:00pm. For more information and to register, please call Sister Carolyn Hoying, CPPS at 231-1244 or e-mail vocations@preciousbloodsistersdayton.org.

DEACON FORMATION PROGRAM
You are cordially invited to a meeting on Wednesday, October 24 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm of interested men (and their wives) to learn more about the role of deacons in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. This meeting will take place at Ascension Church, room 114, 2025 Woodman Dr. in Kettering. If you plan on attending, please call Barry Mersmann, Director, or Karen Brannon at the Office of the Diaconate at (513) 421-3131 or register by e-mail at deaconoffice@catholiccincinnati.org.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Catholic Education Collaborative (CEC) for the Dayton Deanery is seeking a Director of Stewardship, Development and Marketing. Candidate must possess an advanced degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field; it is also highly desirable if candidate possesses a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) status; 5 to 10 years experience in development, marketing or communications; established track record in fund raising environment; affinity for working in a not-for-profit or educational setting. A practicing Catholic is preferred. Send resume and cover letter by October 22, 2007 to: Anne Battes, 266 Bainbridge St., Dayton, Ohio 45402

ART EXHIBITION
Brother Joseph Barrish’s art exhibition, “Dayton: In and Out”, will be at the Gallery Saint John, 4400 Shakertown Road, Dayton through November 22. Hours of exhibit will be Wednesday – Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm or by appointment. Admission is free! A reception for the exhibit will be on Sunday, October 21 from 2:00pm-4:00pm. There will also be a free workshop, “Secrets of Using Color Revealed” on October 7, call 320-5405 to enroll.

ST. RITA PARISH HOMECOMING
All former parishioners and school alumni are invited to join St. Rita Parish in celebrating the 85th anniversary of the parish founding and the 40th anniversary of the church dedication. Both anniversaries will be celebrated on Saturday, October 27 starting with the 4:30pm Mass followed by a dinner and dance. If you were present at the church dedication in October of 1967, let us know! All are welcome. For more information, or to make reservations for the dinner, please call Debi Hamby at 278-5815 by Monday, October 15.

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.