Bulletin for 20 January, 2008
A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 20, 2008
Isaiah 49: 3,5-6
I will make you the light of nations so that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.
1 Corinthians 1: 1-3
The grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
John 1: 29-34
This is the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world.
THIRD SUNDAY I N ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 27, 2008
Isaiah 8: 23-9, 3
In the Galilean country, the people have seen a great light.
1 Corinthians 1: 10-13. 17
I appeal to you, my brothers, make up the difference between you.
Matthew 4: 12-23
He went to Capernaum, that the prophecy of Isaiah be fulfilled.
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.
REST IN PEACE
Our condolences to the family of Frank Lechner Jr. who was buried this week. May light perpetual shine upon him and bring consolation to his family.
Monday, January 21 – Agnes, virgin, martyr
Gospel Reading: Mark 2: 23-28
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Rita Traynor
6:00 p.m. – Cub Scouts – Scout Rm
6:00p.m. – Finance Mtg - Rectory
Wednesday, January 23 – Weekday
Gospel Reading: Matthew 4: 12-23
9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church
9:30 a.m. – RCIA – ML
9:45 a.m. – PREP - Undercroft
PARISH NEWS
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 9:00am to 1:00pm 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 fee per person to the Rectory, or place in collection basket at mass.
MARDI GRAS DANCE
Parish Council invites you to join the fun on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 7:00pm-midnight in the school auditorium for a Mardi Gras Celebration! Tickets are $25 per person for adults 21 and over only. Cost includes buffet dinner, set-ups and a professional DJ for your dancing pleasure. Proceeds will benefit our parish. Tickets are on sale after mass in the main vestibule.
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.
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 2-3 and February 9-10. GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE and make this blood drive a big success!
ST. VINCENT HOTEL 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
We thank all who donated food, money, or items to St. Vincent throughout the year. The Hotel guests are appreciative of your generosity. God bless all who have worked and supported this Project at Immaculate Conception Church.
Casseroles 236
Canned Goods 226
Fresh Apples 1 bag
Girl Scout Cookies 3 pkgs
Cash Balance Dec. 2006 $ 15.45
Cash Received Dec. 2007 $1,592.11
Total Cash $1,607.56
Expenses:
Food $ 726.21
Gloves $ 622.44
Scarves $ 20.00
Kitchen Items $ 89.10
Casserole pans $ 67.44
Total Expenses $1,525.19
Balance carried forward to January 2008 $82.37
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.
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.
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
The Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) is an annual effort by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to spread the Gospel through informing and engaging the faithful with important regional ministries that benefit thousands of people throughout 19 countries in western and southwestern Ohio. We invite you to share your gifts of time, talent, and treasure to participate in the life of our local church through these ministries. As part of the on-going information efforts of the CMA, Ministry Reception Suppers have been scheduled across the Archdiocese to engage those interested in learning more about the regional ministries and services in their local region. Each 90 minute Ministry Reception Supper will begin with a 15 minute Evening Prayer, followed by a 30 minute presentation by Catholic Social Services, concluded with a spaghetti dinner. Space is limited in some locations, so register soon!
Please register for the Ministry Reception Suppers on-line at www.catholicappeal.info. These are the dates, times and places for the Suppers.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 6:00pm Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Dayton
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 6:00pm St. Joseph, Springfield
Thursday, February 7, 2008 4:30pm St. Charles, Carthagena
Monday, February 11, 2008 6:30pm St. Christopher, Vandalia
USA POVERTY FACT
Children represent 34.9 percent of all the people in poverty. (Children are 25 percent of the total population.) The poverty rate for children is far higher than for adults and seniors. January is Poverty Awareness Month. Visit http://www.usccb.org/cchd/povertyusa/povamer.shtml to find out what more you can do to break the cycle of poverty.
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 5 & 6 $9,353.19 (happy face)
January 12 & 13 $6,710.28 (sad face)
Mass Attendance:
Weekend of January 12 & 13
Saturday 5:00pm 150
Sunday 11:00am 196
Sunday 6:00pm 373
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 December 16, 2007 $74,483.12
Contributions for Dec. 23 & 30 $ 5,353.00
Contributions for Jan. 6 & 13 $ 1,490.00
Total to Date $81,326.12
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 December 16, 2007 $ 7,246.00
Contributions for Dec. 23 & 30 $ 1,287.00
Contributions for Jan. 6 & 13 $ 683.00
Total to Date $ 9,216.00
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)
This week’s winners are:
Sunday, Jan. 13- 912 Thursday, Jan. 17- 592
Monday, Jan. 14- 619 Friday, Jan. 18- 690
Tuesday, Jan. 15- 555 Saturday, Jan. 19- 631
Wednesday, Jan. 16- 915 Sunday, Jan. 20- 415
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 OPEN HOUSE
ICS invites you to our Open House on Sunday, February 10th from 12:30-2:30pm. Student work will be on display and teachers will be available to answer your questions. Hope to see you there!
SOCKS FOR HOMELESS
Student Council asked students to donate socks for the homeless in December. Their goal was 400 pair. Not only did I.C.S. students take on the challenge, they exceeded it by bringing in 542 pairs! Thank you IC!
PTO FUNDRAISERS
132 Entertainment books were sold and the school received $10 per book for a profit of $1,320.
Cookie Dough sales brought in a profit of $3,303.20. Thank you for your support!
PTO FISH FRY!!
Immaculate Conception’s PTO Fish Fry is on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 7:00pm to 12:00am. Tickets will be $9 in advance and $10 at the door. Volunteers are also needed. If interested, please contact Betty Mueller at 253-7275 or Andrea Ravelli at 252-2923.
OUT OF PARISH
DIVORCECARE
It’s not too late to join the DivorceCare seminar. If you or another adult you know is struggling with life after divorce or are in the process of separating, this seminar is meant for you. Each week, experts in divorce care will address topics pertinent to your life adjustments. Join us each Thursday from 7-9 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, January 17 through April 17. A special support group for children, ages 5-12 will be held at the same times. DivorceCare For Kids combines games, crafts, activities, music and DVD dramas to create a fun atmosphere where kids find help and healing with other kids who understand what it feels like when parents divorce. The registration fee is $25. Scholarships and family rates are available. For more information or to register, call John Muhlenkamp at 435-4613 or Rita Nieport at 435-9246.
ASCENSION FISH FRY
Ascension Athletics is holding their annual Fish Fry fundraiser on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 6-12pm. The cost is $15 at the door. Please come and enjoy a fun night out with great food (prepared by HECHTS) and games of chance for your entertainment in our smoke free PAC. You must be 21 years or older. Ascension School is located at 2001 Woodman Dr. in Kettering.
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.
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.
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.
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