Bulletin for February 3, 2008
A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP
FOURTH SUNDAY I N ORDINARY TIME – FEBRUARY 3, 2008
Zephaniah 2, 3: 3, 12-13
In your midst I will leave a humble and a lowly people.
1 Corinthians 1: 26-31
God has chosen what is weak by human reckoning.
Matthew 5: 1-12
Happy are the poor in spirit.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT– FEBRUARY 10, 2008
Genesis 2: 7-9, 3: 1-7
Creation of our first parents, and Sin.
Romans 5: 12-19
The results of the gift, Jesus Christ, outweigh one man’s sin.
Matthew 4: 1-11
Jesus fasted for forty days and nights.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:00pm Reconciliation
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.
Elveira Snead, Denis Brown, Charles Conner, Frances Davenport, J. J. Lean, Rita Traynor, Gary McIntyre
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.
Monday, February 4 – Weekday
Gospel Reading: Mark 5: 21-43
10:30 a.m. – Mass at Retirement Home Sanctuary
6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Scout Rm
6:00p.m. – Baseball Sign Ups - MSH
Wednesday, February 6 – Ash Wednesday
FAST & ABSTINENCE
Gospel Reading: Matthew 4: 1-11
9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church
9:30 a.m. – RCIA – ML
9:45 a.m. – PREP - Undercroft
PARISH NEWS
WELCOME NEW PARISHONERS! (Please box in with a big Welcome of some kind…thanks!)
IC warmly welcomes the newest members of our parish community over the last quarter.
Mary Mercuri, Ian Stoddard, Brittany Dunas, Daniel, Sandra, Elena Kallenberg, Robert & Mary Burling & family, Clark & Suanne Nikols & family, Patrick & Jhoanna Alger, Edward & Susan Leen, Jason & Julia Scheidt & family, Juan & Carla Velasco & family, Tonina Lamanna, Joe & Kristine Russo, Terry Phillips, Scott Edgar, Stacey Benedetto & family, Robert & Patricia Rogers & family, David & Dorothy Smith & family, and Sylvia Alzerreca & family. Thank you for joining our parish family!
LENTEN REMINDERS – FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008 and Good Friday, March 21, 2008 are days of abstinence from meat and also days of fast, that is limited to a single full meal. With regard to Good Friday, the teaching of the Second Vatican Council should be recalled:
Let the paschal fast be kept sacred. Let it be celebrated everywhere on Good Friday and, where possible, prolonged throughout Holy Saturday, so that the joys of the Sunday of the Resurrection may be attained with uplifted and clear mind (Constitution on the Liturgy, No 110). The other Fridays of the season of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. The law of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 years and older. The law of fasting binds all Catholics from their 18th birthday until their 59th birthday (canons 97 and 1252).
With regard to the obligatory days listed above, however, there are frequent questions about the degree of seriousness of the matter. The teaching of Pope John Paul II may be simply paraphrased: the obligation to do penance is a serious one; the obligation to observe, as a whole or “substantially’” the penitential days specified by the Church is also serious. No one should be scrupulous in this regard; failure to observe an individual day of penance is not considered serious.
People should seek to do more rather than less. Fast and abstinence on the days prescribed should be considered a minimum response to the Lord’s call to penance and conversion.
2008 TWO-PRONGED LENTEN PROJECT – H.O.P.E.
The two HOPE Lenten projects are: A Tabernacle for St. Patrick’s Parish in Vale, Oregon and reversible basketball jerseys for the middle and high school students of Red Cloud Indian School in the diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota. Lenten envelopes contain a flyer with more information on the Lenten projects and a HOPE report. Thank you for your continued support.
DISCIPLESHIP RETREAT II
Our Lenten Retreat, the second retreat in a series of Discipleship Retreats, “Sermon on the Mount: A Call to Discipleship,” will be on Saturday, February 23, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with lunch included. This retreat will be presented by Fr. Satish Joseph. Registration forms available in the church vestibules. Please complete your pre-registration form and return it with a $10.00 fee per person to the Rectory, or place in collection basket at Mass. This event is sponsored by Ite Missa Est.
ROSARY ALTAR INVITATION
All ladies of the church are invited to join the Rosary Altar Society. This group meets every third Tuesday of the month for games and friendship. It’s easy to join just place your donation in an envelope marked Rosary Altar Society and drop it in the collection basket at one of the weekend masses. Please be sure to include your name & phone number. Dues may also be paid at the next Rosary Altar meeting. Thank you!
2008 GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
The 2008 Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass for couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary will be on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 2:00pm. Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk will be the principal celebrant at St. Christopher in Vandalia. Couples celebrating their Golden or Silver Wedding Anniversary during 2008 should notify the Rectory by February 15 at 252-9919. There are no tickets to the mass and due to the large number of attendees, there will be no reception following the liturgy.
GUIDEBOOK
Guidebook Publishing is compiling our annual directory and would appreciate your parish sponsorship. Please call the Rectory to speak with Bob about guidebook advertising for your company or business. Guidebooks will be mailed out this spring.
BLOOD DRIVE
Our next Blood Drive will be Monday, February 18 in MSH from 3:00 to 7:00pm. You can register after all Masses on February 9 & 10. GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE and make this blood drive a big success!
ST. VINCENT 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.
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL 2008 CAMPAIGN
The CMA funds six ministries: pastoral education (seminarians, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers), Catholic Social Services, St. Rita School School for the Deaf, chaplains for hospitals and prisons, retired archdiocesan priests, and college campus ministries. The Archdiocese annually spends over $7 million on these ministries, and about $3.5 million of that was funded by the 2007 AAFD. Our goal this year is to fund $4 million for these ministries from the CMA. Those freewill offerings from parishioners will greatly reduce our dependence on assessments and investment income. The public financial kickoff is the parish commitment weekend, which is February 16-17, 2008.
CAN GRANDMA RAISE TWO ABANDONED CHILDREN?
Rio and Nia’s mother had a history of drug-related problems. One day, mom unexpectedly left the two children with their grandmother in Dayton and did not return. The grandmother who chronically suffers from multiple sclerosis was not physically capable of caring for your children 24-hours-a-day without help. A Catholic Social Services case worker arranged for the children to attend the Miami Valley Family Care Center during the day. At the day care center operated by Catholic Social Services, the children received special academic support and counseling. The agency also arranged additional medical and support services for the grandmother. Government assistance for daycare was not initially available to the family because of custody issues. Support from CSSMV donors helped the family until government child support could be arranged.
With the help and support of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley, the children are able to stay in a stable and loving home with their grandmother.
Catholic Social Services is just one of the ministries supported by the Catholic Ministries Appeal. To find out more, visit www.catholicappeal.info.
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.
Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
SERVERS’ SCHEDULE
(Please box in Parish offerings and mass attendance. Thanks!)
PARISH OFFERINGS
January 26/27 Tithe $ 7,022.60
The Finance Commission in an effort to better communicate the financial state of the parish has requested a new format for reporting parish tithe. Each month the amount of tithe budgeted for that month will be listed along with the amount of tithe actually received each week. Tithe includes the weekend masses, ICS masses on Fridays, Holidays & Holy Days for which the collection remains at the parish. This amount will not include money donated for diocesan collections. For the month of January:
Tithe was budgeted at $37,600.00*
Actual tithe received was $31,816.71
Shortage for the month of January $ 5,783.29
(*$9400 per week times four weeks equals $37,600)
Mass Attendance:
Weekend of January 26 & 27
Saturday 5:00pm No count taken
Sunday 11:00am 172
Sunday 6:00pm 388
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 January 20, 2008 $81,560.12
Contributions for Jan. 26 & 27 $ 162.00
Total to Date $81,722.12
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 January 20, 2008 $ 9,512.00
Contributions for Jan. 26 & 2 $ 91.00
Total to Date $ 9,603.00
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.
WINNER’S CIRCLE PROGRAM
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.
WINNER’S CIRCLE (box in Winner’s Circle information)
Oops! I goofed-the dates for last week were updated but I failed to update the numbers…sorry for the inconvenience…
Below are the correct numbers for the week of January 21st.
Monday, Jan.21 786 Thursday, Jan. 24 526
Tuesday, Jan. 22 156 Friday, Jan. 25 966
Wednesday, Jan.23 496 Saturday, Jan. 26 499
Sunday, Jan. 27 112
This week’s winners are:
Monday, Jan. 28 978 Friday, Feb. 1- 653
Tuesday, Jan. 29- 317 Saturday, Feb. 2- 289
Wednesday, Jan. 30- 106 Sunday, Feb. 3- 462
Thursday, Jan. 31- 569 Monday, Feb. 4- 701
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 the Braaksma family for this week’s altar flowers in memory of Willem Braaksma, beloved father, husband and grandpa.
SCHOOL NEWS (box in school news with schoolhouse clipart)
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OPEN HOUSE
The school will be open on Sunday, February 10 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Come see your students’ work and bring a friend. We will begin registration for the 2008-2009 school year in a few weeks and will accept students new to I.C. where we have available sears.
PTO FISH FRY!!
Fish fry tickets will be on sale in the main vestibule after all masses February 9 & 10th!
Fish Fry is Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 7:00pm to 12:00am. Tickets are $9 in advance and $10 at the door. Carry outs only available from 6:30pm to 7:00pm. There will be games, including Texas Hold ‘Em, food, drinks, and even a bake sale. Bake sale revenue goes toward the 8th grade class trip in May. Volunteers are also needed please contact Betty Mueller at 253-7275 or Andrea Ravelli at 252-2923.
SCIENCE FAIR
The Junior High grades (6, 7, and 8) are working hard on their Science Fair Projects. All projects are due to the school by Monday, February 4 with judging taking place on Wednesday, February 13. Open house for parents to view the projects will be on Wednesday, February 13 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
7TH AND 8TH GRADE DANCE
ICS will be hosting a dance for our 7th and 8th graders, along with those at four other schools. We are in need of chaperones for this dance which is to be held Saturday, February 9 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. If you would like to help chaperone, please call Bev Baker at 256-6068.
YEARBOOK SALES
Immaculate Conception School is offering yearbooks this year at a cost of $10.00 per book. This book will have all the students’ individual pictures, sports, clubs, and group pictures. The sale runs from February 1 – 29 and the books will be in and given to your child before the end of the school year.
OUT OF PARISH
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI FISH FRY
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 6245 Wilmingon Pk., Centerville, is hosting a Fish Fry on Friday, February 15. Family dining is from 5:00pm to 7:30pm; adults only from 7:30pm to 11:00pm. Donations are $13.00 per adult; $7.00 per child 6-12 years of age; children under 6 are free with parent. Menu includes fish, french fries, cole slaw, baked beans, chicken strips for children and a variety of beverages. Casino games will begin at 8:00pm. Carry outs at $9.00 per dinner are available only from 5:00pm to 6:30pm, and of course, as usual the fish is being prepared by members of the Bob Hecht Family.
FILL MY CUP, LORD
The Sisters of the Precious Blood are hosting “Fill My Cup, Lord,” a day for women of all ages on Saturday, February 9, at Salem Heights, 4960 Salem Ave. at Denlinger Rd. in Dayton. The day’s program will include presentations, self-care and wellness tips, time for reflection, quiet prayer, and more. Suggested donation of $15.00 payable at door. Pre-registration is needed by February 2, 2008. For reservations, please contact the Office of Communications at 274-2707 or e-mail at Communications@PreciousBloodSistersDayton.org.
AMERICAN DREAM RAFFLE
Help yourself to some cash while helping others. Be a part of the 2008 American Dream Raffle. This local raffle benefits over 20 non-profit charitable groups including Carroll High School. There is a GUARANTEED top prize of $100,000 and 175 other prizes with a total value of $193,299. The kick off was January 14 and the Grand Prizes will be drawn on May 8. There are two Early Bird Drawings on March 13 and April 10, each will have 15 $500 winners. You can purchase tickets at any Fifth Third Bank, online at AmericanDreamRaffle.com, or by calling 1-800-970-3121. For more information, please call Carroll High School at 253-3338.
TRAVELING MONSTRANCE
In order to foster adoration before the Blessed Sacrament and prayers for vocations, in 2004, our late Holy Father John Paul II blessed six monstrances to travel the six continents to promote such prayer. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will receive one of the monstrances during February. St. Rita Parish, 5401 North Main St., Dayton, will celebrate Eucharistic Adoration using this monstrance Sunday, February 17 at 1:00pm. A special Holy Hour for Vocations (scriptural rosary, then vespers with benediction) will be celebrated at 6:00pm followed by a simple Lenten meal. Donations will be accepted to support the work of the Vocation Office. On Sunday, February 24, St. Joseph Church at 411 E. Second St. in Dayton will be hosting the traveling monstrance. Adoration will begin after the 10:30am mass and conclude at 5:45pm with the Reposition.
ST. LEONARD VOLUNTEER SERVICE NEEDED
St. Leonard is currently looking for dedicated persons to volunteer. Please contact Melissa Wareing, Supervisor of Volunteer Services at 439-7147 or wareingm@stleonard.net to apply for or learn more about the volunteer positions needed. All posted volunteer positions require individuals to complete the Volunteer Application process and receive job specific training.
2008 WINTER LOVE, LOSS AND HEALING SESSION
Have you experienced a significant loss? Do you find that grief is not what you expected? Are you having difficulty concentrating? Love, Loss and Healing Sessions are support groups for adults who have experienced a loss. Winter session dates are February 5, 12, 19, and 26 and March 4 & 11 at Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. All sessions meet from 6:00-8:00pm. Please call 293-4137 to register.
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