Bulletin for February 24, 2008

 

A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP

 

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT – FEBRUARY 24, 2008

Exodus 17: 3-7

            Give us water to drink.

Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8

            The love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit which has been given to us.

John 4: 5-42

            The water that I shall give will turn into a spring of eternal life.

 

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT – MARCH 2, 2008

1 Samuel 16: 1. 6-7. 10-13

            In the presence of the Lord God, they anointed David king of Israel.

Ephesians 5: 8-14

            Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.

John 9: 1-41

            The blind man went off and washed himself and came away with his sight restored.

 

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

 

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. 

Denis Brown, J. J. Leen, Rita Traynor, Robert Stanton, George Mischler, Frank Zimmaro, Carol Huey, Homer Venard

 

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 Josephine McGrody and Maynard Shaw, who died this week.  May light perpetual shine upon them and bring consolation to their families.

 

THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES…

Monday, February 25– Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Luke 4: 24-30

7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts – Scout Rm

Tuesday, February 26 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 18: 21-35

8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Tom Scholten

6:00p.m. – Cub Scouts – Scout Rm

7:00p.m. – Way of the Cross - Church

Wednesday, February 27 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 5: 17-19

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

7:00 p.m. – Partnering - Ascension

Thursday, February 28 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Luke 11: 14-23

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Quintino Aracri

7:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

Friday, February 29 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Mark 12: 28b - 34

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – ICS Mass – Church – Paul Kinzeler

Saturday, March 1 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Luke 18: 9-14

8:15 a.m. – First Saturday Mass & Devotions – Church

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Confirmation Retreat - MSH

3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

4:00 p.m. - Reconciliation

5:00 p.m. – Mass – Church –  Rita Overman, Reinhard Family, Ernesto D’Amico, Marie Schirtzinger

6:15 p.m. – Confirmation practice with sponsors - Church

Sunday, March 2 –Fourth Sunday of Lent

Gospel Reading:  John 9: 1-41

9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church

9:30 a.m. – RCIA – ML

9:45 a.m. – PREP - Undercroft

11:00 a.m. – Mass – All Parishioners

5:00 p.m. – PREP - Undercroft

6:00 p.m. – Rock Mass – Church – Don Nock, Angela Debord, Tom Scholten

 

PARISH NEWS

 

DOUGHNUT SUNDAY     (donut graphic)

The 7^th and 8^th grade PREP class will have doughnuts and coffee after the 11:00am mass on March 2 in the main vestibule. They will be accepting donations for the doughnuts for Operation Rice Bowl.  On Monday, February 18, the PREP students made bagged lunches delivered them to the Other Place and handed them out as another service activity.

PREP STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OPERATION RICE BOWL

During the time of Lent, all of the PREP students will be participating in Operation Rice Bowl.  This is a program sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, whereby the students will find solidarity with people in need around the world.  Each student will be called to PRAY, FAST, LEARN AND GIVE.  We will be studying about other cultures and find out how our financial support helps them to overcome great obstacles.  Check out our bulletin board in the basement to find out more about this program.

 

ROSARY ALTAR INVITATION

All ladies of the church are invited to join the Rosary Altar Society.  This special group meets every third Tuesday of the month for games and friendship.  They also supply the wine and Eucharistic hosts for Sunday masses.  If interested, please mark an envelope for Rosary Altar Society with your name and phone number with a donation for Rosary Altar and drop it in the collection basket during mass or drop it off at the Rectory.

 

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.

 

ST. VINCENT HOTEL JANUARY MEAL

St. Vincent hotel received 26 casseroles and 16 canned goods, 1 GFS cake ready made, $61.00 cash and 1 box of toiletries.  Three family sized lasagnas, 12 cans of vegetables, and 4 packages of pans (30 ct) were purchased.  Please remember the hotel by making a casserole or buying a canned vegetable or fruit.  The next sign-ups will be February 23-24 in the main vestibule.  Thank you for your support.

 

FINGERPRINTING / ATTENDING AN ORIENTATION SESSION

All employees and regular volunteers who work with children must receive a positive fingerprint report and attend an orientation session on the Decree on Child Protection, the employee or regular volunteer is not approved to work with children and may not work with children.  Additionally, each time an employee or regular volunteer has a change in service, the employee or regular volunteer is required to be fingerprinted again.

In addition, a B-4 Form must be completed, and the registry check noted in B-4 Policy must be completed before an employee begins working with children.

If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Joe Binzer at (513) 263-6601.  Thanks for all you do to protect children entrusted to our care.

The next Child Protection Class is on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 6:00pm inside the Witzman Center at Ascension Church located at 2025 Woodman Dr., Kettering, Ohio.

 

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL 2008 CAMPAIGN  

Next weekend is CMA collection weekend.  Please pledge your support for six of our very important regional church ministries, through the Catholic Ministries Appeal.  100% of your contribution goes to Catholic Social Services, campus ministries, lay and ordained ministries education, St. Rita School for the Deaf, support of our retired priests, and chaplains for our hospitals and prisons.  Our parish goal this year is $20,000.00.

Please visit www.catholicappeal.info for more information, and to make your pledge today.  Thank you.

 

THEMES FROM CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

LIFE AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.  This belief is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching.  In our society, human life is under direct attack from abortion and euthanasia.  Human life is threatened by cloning, embryonic stem cell research, and the use of the death penalty.  The intentional targeting of civilians in war or terrorist attacks is always wrong.  Catholic teaching calls on us to work to avoid war.  A nation must protect the right to life by finding effective ways to prevent conflicts and resolve them by peaceful means.  We believe that every person is precious, that people are more important than things, and that the measure of every institution is whether it threatens or enhances the life and dignity of the human person.

 

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

Saturday, Mar. 1                                 5pm     Clem Schirtzinger, Pat Schneider, Jeanne Schoenharl, Alice Schulte, Pat Sheets, Mark Sheets, Genny Tankersley, Terri Welch

Sunday, Mar. 2           11am               Allyssa Oney, Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bob Van Leeuwen, R.J. Van Leeuwen, Leroy Watson, Shirley Watson, Carmella Ford

Sunday, Mar. 2           6pm                 Karen Walling, Dominique Cooper, Sarah Fortener, Denise Post, Julie Beall, Tim Barrett, Ann Marie Barrett, Deb Goldberg, Jennifer Smith, Terry Phillips, John Stoddard

 

GIFT BEARER’S SCHEDULE

Saturday, Mar. 1                     5pm                 Terri and Tim Welch

Sunday, Mar. 2                       11am               Connair Family

Sunday, Mar. 2                       6pm                 Kramer Family

 

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Mar. 1                                 5pm     M. Sheets, J. Schoenharl

Sunday, Mar. 2           11am               R. Brooks, S. Deger

Sunday, Mar. 2                                   6pm     Betty Chadwell, Maria Messer

 

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Mar. 1         5pm                 Emilee Ravelli, Alicia Sutton, Clem Schirtzinger

Sunday, Mar. 2           11am               Tyler Gifford, Phillip and Brian Connair

Sunday, Mar. 2           6pm                 Christopher Beemsterboer, Brian Beall, Robert Gearhart

 

(Please box in Parish offerings and mass attendance.  Thanks!)

PARISH OFFERINGS

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 February:

Tithe was budgeted at                                     $37,600.00*

Actual tithe received Feb. 2 & 3                     $11,110.50     

Actual tithe received Feb. 9 & 10                   $   7,412.51    

Actual tithe received Feb. 16 & 17     $   7,810.00     (sad face)

Balance needed for February             $11,266.99

 (*$9400 per week times four weeks equals $37,600)

 

Mass Attendance:

Weekend of February 16 & 17

Saturday  5:00pm                   182

Sunday    11:00am                 224

Sunday    6:00pm                   438

                                                               

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 February 10, 2008                               $83,678.12

Contributions for Feb. 16 & 17                                    $     255.00 

Total to Date                                                               $83,933.12

 

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 February 10, 2008                               $10,581.00

Contributions for Feb. 16 & 17                                    $      230.00

Total to Date                                                               $10,811.00                                         

 

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:

Monday, Feb. 18 -      270                              Friday, Feb. 22 -                     931

Tuesday, Feb. 19-       423                              Saturday, Feb. 23 -     814

Wednesday, Feb. 20- 775                              Sunday, Feb.24 -        399     

Thursday, Feb. 21-     765                                         

                                                                       

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)

 

 

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 now until February 29 and the books will be given to your child before the end of the school year.

 

REGIONAL & PARTNERING  NEWS      (box in regional & partnering news)

 

JESUS COURSE

You are invited to attend a four-part series that will be an overview of the Jesus of History and the Christ of Faith.  Bring your Bible.  Presented by Sr. Angela Jarboe, O.S.B. at Ascension Church, Witzman Center located at 2001 Woodman Dr., Kettering.  The course will be on February  26 and March 4, 11, 2008 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.  Cost is $30.00.  To register, please call 223-4075 or email: daytonmediacenter@catholiccincinnati.org.

 

COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICES

Thursday, February 28 at 7:00pm – St. Helen

Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00pm - Ascension

 

OUT OF PARISH 

 

***EMERGENCY***

A seventeen year old boy is in desperate need of bone marrow.  He has type “O positive” blood.  The Community Blood Center on Main St. will handle the rest.  The family name of the boy is “LaJores.”

 

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

You are invited to a Coffee and Dessert Information Night on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Incarnation Church, Parish Center Rm 104, sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter.  Come enjoy a relaxing time of fellowship with others and find out what a Marriage Encounter Weekend is all about.  Please RSVP by calling Mike and Julia Marino at 886-9602.

 

BEYOND THE CROSS

The St. Albert Mission Team invites you to attend a series of Lenten programs at Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church located at 3033 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, Ohio.  The Mission Team will be providing a simple Lenten meal each week at 6:00pm in the church basement before each of the programs.  The next program is “The Suffering Christ on the Cross” on Wednesday, February 27 with Fr. Peter Chiodo, C.p.p.S. as the featured guest.  Please call 298-1122 ext. 283 for more information.

 

LITTLE WOMEN, THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

The Carroll High School Freedom Players invite you to attend “Little Women, The Broadway Musical” in the Carroll Gymnasium on March 7 at 8:00pm, March 8 at 8:00pm, and March 9 at 2:00pm.  Tickets will be sold at the door: $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students/senior citizens.  Children five and under are free.  For more information, please call the Carroll High School Office at 253-8188 ext. 329.

 

ST. ANTHONY FISH FRY

St. Anthony School’s Fish Fry is on Friday, March 7, 2008 from 6:00pm to Midnight.  Tickets are $12.00.  Please call 253-6251 for more information.  St. Anthony School is located at 1824 St. Charles Ave. in Dayton.

 

CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

The Carroll High School Alumni Association is currently accepting applications for their annual scholarship.  Scholarships in the amount of $500-$1,000 will be awarded this year.  All 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grade students who will be attending CHS next year are eligible.  Applications for this scholarship can be obtained through the Carroll High School Advancement Office, 253-3338 or at http://www.carrollhs.org/alum_scholar.htm.  Completed applications must be returned to CHS no later than March 30, 2008.

 

 

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 February 17, 2007

 

A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP

 

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT – FEBRUARY 17, 2008

Genesis 12: 1-4

            The call of Abraham, the father of God’s people.

2 Timothy 1: 8-10

            God has saved us and called us to be holy.

Matthew 17: 1-9

            His face shone like the sun.

 

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT – FEBRUARY 24, 2008

Exodus 17: 3-7

            Give us water to drink.

Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8

            The love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit which has been given to us.

John 4: 5-42

            The water that I shall give will turn into a spring of eternal life.

 

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

 

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. 

Denis Brown, J. J. Leen, Rita Traynor, Robert Stanton, George Mischler, Frank Zimmaro

 

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, February 18– Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 25: 31-46

PRESIDENT’S DAY

NO SCHOOL / RECTORY CLOSED

3:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. – Blood Drive – MSH

6:15p.m. – Serra Mass

7:00p.m. – Parish Council - AER

Tuesday, February 19 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 23: 1-12

8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Angela Debord

12:00p.m. – Rosary Altar – MSH

6:00p.m. – Cub Scouts – Scout Rm

7:00p.m. – Way of the Cross - Church

Wednesday, February 20 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 20: 17-28

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

1:00 p.m. – Free Spirits - MSH

Thursday, February 21 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Luke 16: 19-31

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Rainier Robbers

7:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

Friday, February 22 – Chair of St. Peter, apostle

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 16: 13-19

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – ICS Mass – Church

Saturday, February 23 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32

3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

4:00 p.m. - Reconciliation

5:00 p.m. – Mass – Church –  Marie Schirtzinger, Rita Overman, Peggy Ann Staeuble

6:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Fish Fry Carry-outs - ICS

7:00p.m – 12:00 a.m.. – Fish Fry - ICS

Sunday, February 24 –Third Sunday of Lent

Gospel Reading:  John 4: 5-42

9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church

9:30 a.m. – RCIA – ML

9:45 a.m. – PREP - Undercroft

11:00 a.m. – Mass – All Parishioners

5:00 p.m. – PREP - Undercroft

6:00 p.m. – Rock Mass – Church – Elizabeth Delzeith, Joe Umina, Berniece Burke Notestine, Jim Tagye, Terri Tagye

 

PARISH NEWS

 

The church was closed last Tuesday, February 12 due to winter conditions.  We remind you, however, that “The Way of the Cross” is scheduled for all of the remaining Tuesdays in Lent (except Holy Week). 

 

ROSARY ALTAR

February ’08 – A time for Valentine’s Day, for the holy season of Lent, AND for the February 19 Rosary Altar meeting!  What an event is planned!  First – Be there at MSH at 12:00pm sharp because Marion’s Pizza will await you.  After appetites have been totally appeased, the meeting will take place.  There is much to discuss, plot and plan – input and labor needed (World Day of Prayer, Rummage Sale, Bake Sale & Soup Kitchen).  Come, get involved, help!  Please remember to bring chocolate items for the basket we need to make and donate to the Fish Fry (February 23).  No desserts are needed this month – so bring only yourself and nickels for the always exciting Cube Game and chocolate pieces for the chocolate basket.  Remember all are welcome in this happy group.  See you there!

 

PREP STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN OPERATION RICE BOWL

During the time of Lent, all of the PREP students will be participating in Operation Rice Bowl.  This is a program sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, whereby the students will find solidarity with people in need around the world.  Each student will be called to PRAY, FAST, LEARN AND GIVE.  We will be studying about other cultures and find out how our financial support helps them to overcome great obstacles.  Check out our bulletin board in the basement to find out more about this program.

 

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 special group meets every third Tuesday of the month for games and friendship.  They also supply the wine and Eucharistic hosts for Sunday masses.  If interested, please mark an envelope for Rosary Altar Society with your name and phone number with a donation for Rosary Altar and drop it in the collection basket during mass or drop it off at the Rectory.

 

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 this weekend.

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE and make this blood drive a big success!

 

ST. VINCENT HOTEL JANUARY MEAL

St. Vincent hotel received 26 casseroles and 16 canned goods, 1 GFS cake ready made, $61.00 cash and 1 box of toiletries.  Three family sized lasagnas, 12 cans of vegetables, and 4 packages of pans (30 ct) were purchased.  Please remember the hotel by making a casserole or buying a canned vegetable or fruit.  The next sign-ups will be February 23-24 in the main vestibule.  Thank you for your support.

 

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL 2008 CAMPAIGN  

Please pledge your support for six of our very important regional church ministries, through the Catholic Ministries Appeal.  100% of your contribution goes to Catholic Social Services, campus ministries, lay and ordained ministries education, St. Rita School for the Deaf, support of our retired priests, and chaplains for our hospitals and prisons.  Our parish goal this year is $__________.

Please visit www.catholicappeal.info for more information, and to make your pledge today.  Thank you.

 

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

Saturday, Feb. 23                               5pm     Pat Sheets, Mark Sheets, Genny Tankersley, Terri Welch, Tim Welch, Christina Braaksma, Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam

Sunday, Feb. 24            11am            Shirley Deger, Tom Deger, Carmella Ford, Jessica Gabriella, Bernadine Lee, John Musto, Theresa O’Connell, Tim O’Connell

Sunday, Feb. 24                                  6pm     Deb Goldberg, Karen Vonderheide, Maria Morrow, Teresa Chandler, Sarah Fortener, Terry Phillips, Jennifer Smith, Theresa Hargis, Mary Grace Kochmar, Krishna Rengan, Mary Jo Kochmar

 

GIFT BEARER’S SCHEDULE

Saturday, Feb. 23       5pm                 Bob and Evelyn Wirrig

Sunday, Feb. 24                      11am               Carmelita Duckro and Janet Duckro

Sunday, Feb. 24                      6pm                 Caserta Family

 

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Feb. 23                               5pm     K. Ross, P. Schneider

Sunday, Feb. 24          11am               R. Brooks, S. Deger

Sunday, Feb. 24                                  6pm     Allesandro Rengan, Marc Ensalaco

 

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Feb. 23       5pm                 Jordan Bellamy, Tim & Terri Welch

Sunday, Feb .24          11am               Deanna Shaw, Ben & Chris Connair

Sunday, Feb. 24          6pm                 Cody Mobley, Alexander Carter, Patrick Schmalstig

 

(Please box in Parish offerings and mass attendance.  Thanks!)

PARISH OFFERINGS

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 February:

Tithe was budgeted at                                    $37,600.00*

Actual tithe received Feb. 2 & 3                      $11,110.50     

Actual tithe received Feb. 9 & 10                    $  7,412.51     (sad face)

Balance needed for February             $19,076.99

 (*$9400 per week times four weeks equals $37,600)

 

Mass Attendance:

Weekend of February 9 & 10

Saturday  5:00pm                   191

Sunday    11:00am                  203

Sunday    6:00pm                    412

                                                               

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 February 3, 2008                                 $82,140.12

Contributions for Feb. 9 & 10                                      $   1,538.00 

Total to Date                                                               $83,678.12

 

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 February 3, 2008                                 $   9,896.00

Contributions for Feb. 9 & 10                                      $       685.00

Total to Date                                                               $ 10,581.00                                        

 

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:

Monday, Feb. 11 -       496                              Friday, Feb. 15-                       297

Tuesday, Feb. 12-       868                              Saturday, Feb. 16-      286

Wednesday, Feb. 13- 511                              Sunday, Feb.17-                     668     

Thursday, Feb. 14-     705                                         

                                                                       

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)

 

PTO FISH FRY!!

Immaculate Conception’s PTO Fish Fry is coming up Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 7:00pm to 12:00am.  Tickets will be $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 8^th grade class trip in May.   Volunteers are also needed.  If interested, please contact Betty Mueller at 253-7275 or Andrea Ravelli at 252-2923.

 

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 now until February 29 and the books will be given to your child before the end of the school year.

 

REGIONAL & PARTNERING  NEWS      (box in regional & partnering news)

 

JESUS COURSE

You are invited to attend a four-part series that will be an overview of the Jesus of History and the Christ of Faith.  Bring your Bible.  Presented by Sr. Angela Jarboe, O.S.B. at Ascension Church, Witzman Center located at 2001 Woodman Dr., Kettering.  The course will be on February 19, 26 and March 4, 11, 2008 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.  Cost is $30.00.  To register, please call 223-4075 or email: daytonmediacenter@catholiccincinnati.org.

 

COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICES

Thursday, February 28 at 7:00pm – St. Helen

Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00pm - Ascension

 

OUT OF PARISH 

 

CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

The Carroll High School Alumni Association is currently accepting applications for their annual scholarship.  Scholarships in the amount of $500-$1,000 will be awarded this year.  All 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grade students who will be attending CHS next year are eligible.  Applications for this scholarship can be obtained through the Carroll High School Advancement Office, 253-3338 or at http://www.carrollhs.org/alum_scholar.htm.  Completed applications must be returned to CHS no later than March 30, 2008.

 

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.  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.

 

CARROLL FISH FRY

Carroll High School, 4524 Linden Ave., Dayton, will be having its Fish Fry on Friday, February 22 from 6:00pm to midnight.  Cost is $12.00 at the door and $10.00 in advance at the school’s office.  There will be a raffle for a 56” HD rear projection TV, fabulous food, games, silent auction, gift baskets and fun.  You must be 21 years of age to attend.  For further information, please call Carroll High School at 253-8188.

 

PARISH REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Visitors and Friends:  Welcome to Immaculate Conception Church! The only sure way to become a registered member of the parish family is to fill out a registration form (below) or a pew card; drop either in the collection basket, or return it to the rectory office.  There is no automatic registration if you attend mass regularly, or even if your children attend Immaculate Conception School or Immaculate Conception Religious Education Classes. If you have any questions please call the Rectory at 252-9919.

 

Bulletin for February 10, 2007

 

A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP

 

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.

 

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT – FEBRUARY 17, 2008

Genesis 12: 1-4

            The call of Abraham, the father of God’s people.

2 Timothy 1: 8-10

            God has saved us and called us to be holy.

Matthew 17: 1-9

            His face shone like the sun.

 

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

 

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. 

Denis Brown, Charles Conner, Frances Davenport, J. J. Leen, Rita Traynor, Gary McIntyre, Peggy Schirtzinger

 

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 RosemaryBachey, who was buried this week.  May light perpetual shine upon her and bring consolation to her family.

 

 

THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES…

Monday, February 11– Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 25: 31-46

7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts – Scout Rm

Tuesday, February 12 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 6: 7-15

8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer – Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Carol Tagye

7:00 p.m. – Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service - Church

Wednesday, February 13 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Luke 11: 29-32

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Tim Deger

1:00 p.m. – Free Spirits – MSH

7:30 p.m. – K of C - ML

Thursday, February 14 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 7: 7-12

NO SCHOOL

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Jim Burger

6:30 p.m. – Regional

7:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – ICS Conferences

Friday, February 15 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 5: 20-26

NO SCHOOL

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Andrew Page

Saturday, February 16 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 5: 43-48

3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

4:00 p.m. - Reconciliation

5:00 p.m. – Mass – Church –  Marie Schirtzinger, Rita Overman, Pamela Barr

6:15 p.m. – K of C Lasagna Dinner - MSH

Sunday, February 17 – Second Sunday of Lent

Gospel Reading:  Matthew  17: 1-9

9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church

9:30 a.m. – RCIA – ML

9:45 a.m. – PREP - Undercroft

11:00 a.m. – Mass – Paul and Mary Wittman, Tom Scholten, Dennis Herrin, David Lauer

5:00 p.m. – PREP - Undercroft

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

 

PARISH NEWS

 

A BIG MARDI GRAS THANK YOU!!

Our first Mardi Gras party was held on Saturday, February 2.  The music was jammin’ and the food was delicious.    The winner of the Wii was Carm Duckro.  This event raised over $10,000 for the parish.  Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

 

FREE SPIRITS

The next Free Spirits meeting will be held Wednesday, February 13 at 1:00pm in MSH.  The names of the officers for the new year will be announced.  We will play “31” so bring just a few nickels to get in the game.  Please bring a snack to share, and a friend to join us.  For further information, please call Alice Schulte at 293-8773.

 

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 special group meets every third Tuesday of the month for games and friendship.  They also supply the wine and Eucharistic hosts for Sunday masses.  If interested, please mark an envelope for Rosary Altar Society with your name and phone number with a donation for Rosary Altar and drop it in the collection basket during mass or drop it off at the Rectory.

 

2008 GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

The 2008 Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass for couples celebrating their 50^th 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 this weekend.

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.

 

BRINGING HELP TO THOSE IN NEED

It all began with a call to the CAREline, part of the Caregiver Assistance Network, a program of Catholic Social Services of Southwestern Ohio.  A grown daughter wanted to bring her mother home from the nursing home, but her apartment was not handicapped equipped.  She did not know where to begin.

 

The CAREline caller contacted the deacon from the St. Vincent DePaul Society of a local Catholic church.  The deacon went to the home of the daughter to discuss the possibility of acquiring a wheelchair ramp to bring her mother home to live with her.  The deacon applied for financial assistance through the Gifts of the Magi Program, a collaborative effort between Catholic Social Services, the St. Vincent DePaul Society and Catholic Telegraph readers.

 

The ramp was quite costly, but with the dedicated efforts of the elderly woman and her three children and the family’s church, the family was close to acquiring their ramp.  A local vendor who is active within the agency’s annual Caring Matters Conference, part of the Caregiver Assistance Network, obtained a used ramp and installed it in the daughter’s home.  This allowed the family to bring their mother home to live with and be cared for by her loving family.

 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

Saturday, Feb. 16                               5pm     Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam, Clem Schirtzinger, Pat Schneider, Jeanne Schoenharl, Alice Schulte

Sunday, Feb. 17            11am            Allyssa Oney, Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bob Van Leeuwen, R.J. Van Leeuwen, Leroy Watson, Shirley Watson, Carmella Ford

Sunday, Feb. 17                                 6pm     Jennifer Smith, Karen Vonderheide, Deb Goldberg, Denise Post, Pat Zimmer, Rebecca Boone, Tim Barrett, Ann Marie Barrett, Domonique Cooper, Karen Walling

 

GIFT BEARER’S SCHEDULE

Saturday, Feb. 16       5pm                 V. Weykamp and Family

Sunday, Feb. 17                     11am               Leroy and Shirley Watson

Sunday, Feb. 17                     6pm                 Patty Slamb, Mary Umina, Sue Fortener

 

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Feb. 16                               5pm     C. Braaksma, D. Goldberg

Sunday, Feb. 17         11am               U. Battigaglia, S. Deger

Sunday, Feb. 17                                 6pm     Helene Meikle, Ullainee Battigaglia

 

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Feb. 16       5pm                 Brianna Keller, Mark and Pat Sheets

Sunday, Feb.17          11am               Thomas and Matthew Barnes, Kyle Able

Sunday, Feb. 17         6pm                 John and Morgan Stoddard, Christina Jackowski

 

(Please box in Parish offerings and mass attendance.  Thanks!)

PARISH OFFERINGS

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 February:

Tithe was budgeted at                        $37,600.00*

Actual tithe received Feb. 2& 3          $11,110.50      (happy face)

Balance needed for February              $26,489.50

 (*$9400 per week times four weeks equals $37,600)

 

Mass Attendance:

Weekend of February 2 & 3

Saturday  5:00pm                       179

Sunday    11:00am                       246

Sunday    6:00pm                         262

                                                               

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 January 27, 2008                                 $81,722.12           

Contributions for Feb. 2 & 3                                        $      418.00 

Total to Date                                                               $82,140.12

 

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 27, 2008                                 $   9,603.00

Contributions for Feb. 2 & 3                                        $       293.00

Total to Date                                                               $   9,896.00

 

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:

Monday, Feb. 4 -        701                              Friday, Feb. 8-                        945

Tuesday, Feb. 5-         843                              Saturday, Feb. 9-        921

Wednesday, Feb. 6-   862                              Sunday, Feb.10-                     422     

Thursday, Feb. 7-       968                                         

                                                                       

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)

 

PTO FISH FRY!!

Immaculate Conception’s PTO Fish Fry is coming up Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 7:00pm to 12:00am.  Tickets will be $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 8^th grade class trip in May.   Volunteers are also needed.  If interested, 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.  Judging on the projects will be on Wednesday, February 13 with Open House for parents that night from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

 

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 now until February 29 and the books will be given to your child before the end of the school year.

 

OUT OF PARISH 

 

PAUL AND POLITICS: A LENTEN SCRIPTURE STUDY

The Catholic Social Action Office and the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is sponsoring a Lenten scripture study on Paul and Politics beginning February 12 and running for the five Tuesdays of Lent.  Bible study is from noon to 1:00pm at Trinity Center, 266 Bainbridge St., Dayton.  For more information or to register, please call 224-3026 or visit www.catholicsocialaction.org.

 

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.

 

WEAVERS OF JUSTICE FULL PARISH MEETING

On Saturday, February 16 from 9:00am to noon, the Weavers of Justice leadership team will offer an update on the work of the Weavers of Justice at St. Luke Parish, Kramer Hall, 1440 North Fairfield Rd.,  Beavercreek.  For more information please call 224-3026.  

 

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.

 

SALEM SEMINAR

“Catholics and Muslims: More in Common Than You Think” will be presented at 2:00pm on Wednesday, February 20 at Salem Heights, 4960 Salem Ave. in Dayton.  The program, which is free and open to the public , is part of the Salem Seminars, an educational and enrichment series hosted by the Sisters of the Precious Blood at their motherhouse.  Please pre-register by calling 274-2707 or e-mail communications@preciousbloodsistersdayton.org by February 15.

 

CARROLL FISH FRY

Carroll High School, 4524 Linden Ave., Dayton, will be having its Fish Fry on Friday, February 22 from 6:00pm to midnight.  Cost is $12.00 at the door and $10.00 in advance at the school’s office.  There will be a raffle for a 56” HD rear projection TV, fabulous food, games, silent auction, gift baskets and fun.  You must be 21 years of age to attend.  For further information, please call Carroll High School at 253-8188.

 

PARISH REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Visitors and Friends:  Welcome to Immaculate Conception Church! The only sure way to become a registered member of the parish family is to fill out a registration form (below) or a pew card; drop either in the collection basket, or return it to the rectory office.  There is no automatic registration if you attend mass regularly, or even if your children attend Immaculate Conception School or Immaculate Conception Religious Education Classes. If you have any questions please call the Rectory at 252-9919.