Bulletin for March 9, 2008
A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – MARCH 9, 2008
Ezekiel 37: 12-14
I shall put my spirit in you, and you will live.
Romans 8: 8-11
If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you then he will give life to your own mortal bodies.
John 11: 1-45
I am the resurrection and the life.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION – MARCH 16, 2008
Isaiah 50: 4-7
I did not cover my face against insult and I know I will not be ashamed.
Philippians 2: 6-11
He humbled himself to become like us and God raised him on high.
Matthew 26: 14-27
The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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.
Rosemarie Merkle, Frank Zimmaro, Peg Schritzinger, Velma Fisher, Mary Panstingel, Robert Stanton, Betty Rudman, Rita Traynor, Carol Huey, Jim Blatz, Don Blatz, Homer Venard, Ester Schwendeman, Johanna Gray, James Schwendeman, George Mischler, Dennis Brown, Suzanne Rasnic
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, March 10 – Lenten Weekday
Gospel Reading: John 8: 21-30
8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer
8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel
9:30 a.m. – ICS Reconciliation Grades 3 & 4 - Church
6:00p.m. – Cub Scouts – Scout Rm
7:00p.m. – Way of the Cross – Church
7:00 p.m. – Finance Commission
Wednesday, March 12 – Lenten Weekday
Gospel Reading: Matthew 26: 14-27:66
9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church
9:30 a.m. – RCIA – ML
9:45 a.m. – PREP - Undercroft
PARISH NEWS
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Immaculate Conception Parish is in the process of starting a ministry to provide the Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 11:00am and 6:00pm Masses. We are looking for adults who may be interested in helping. As leaders, we will be sharing the Mass readings from the Children’s Lectionary, and then we will help the children reflect on the scripture and what it means to them. Resources and training will be provided. If you are interested, please join us for our first gathering which will be after the 6:00pm Mass on March 9. (Meet in the back of church.) If you are not able to attend, please call the rectory and give your name and number, and someone will be glad to return your call and answer any questions.
FREE SPIRITS MEETING
The next Free Spirits meeting will be Wednesday, March 12 at 1:00pm in MSH. The names of the officers for the new year will be announced. Our entertainment will be Nic Murphy who plays the keyboard and sings. The music will be geared to our generation. Dues in the amount of $5.00 are now due for 2008. Please bring a snack to share and a friend to join us. The annual Officers’ Party will be on Saturday, March 29 at 6:30pm in MSH. The price is $12.00 for dinner and entertainment by The Price Family Musicians. You may sign up and pay for this event at the March 12 meeting. Please call Alice Schulte at 293-8773 for more information.
SPRING CLEANING – OUR BEAUTIFUL CHURCH
Friday, March 14, will be the semi-annual “Clean the Church Day at Immaculate Conception” from 9:00am – noon. That is when and where the action is. We need to get Our Lord’s house ready for Easter. At the previous church cleaning, we had 12 hardworking volunteers. It would be great if twice that number showed up – maybe just help out for an hour – as the saying goes, “Many hands…” SO we need YOU! March 14 from 9:00am to noon at our church (right after morning mass). Please bring yourself and any cleaning apparatus (Swifter) that might help. Other supplies will be provided, but we need YOU! Thank you.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Mark your calendars… The Easter Bunny will host our Annual Eater Egg Hunt after the 11:00am mass on Easter Sunday for children 10 years of age and younger.
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.
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
Please remember to 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
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITES
The Catholic tradition teaches that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met. Therefore, every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for human decency. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities – to one another, to our families, and to the larger society.
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 prepare them 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
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.
January shortfall $ 5,783.29
February shortfall $ 3,857.34
Shortfall for Jan/Feb $ 9,640.63
Tithe for March is budgeted at $37,600.00*
Actual tithe received Mar. 2 & 3 $10,462.00
Balance needed for March $27,138.00
(*$9400 per week times four weeks equals $37,600)
Mass Attendance:
Weekend of March 2 & 3
Saturday 5:00pm 239
Sunday 11:00am 265
Sunday 6:00pm 462
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 24, 2008 $84,043.12
Contributions for Mar. 2 & 3 $ 1,455.00
Total to Date $85,498.12
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 24, 2008 $10,979.00
Contributions for Mar. 2 & 3 $ 236.00
Total to Date $11,215.00
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, Mar. 3 - 437 Thursday, Mar. 6- 351
Tuesday, Mar. 4- 811 Friday, Mar. 7 - 255
Wednesday, Mar. 5- 738 Saturday, Mar. 8 - 857
Sunday, Mar. 9 - 474
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)
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS
Registrations for the 2008-2009 school year at Immaculate Conception are now being accepted. For more information or to receive an application, please call 253-8831 or stop by the school office during business hours.
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 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th 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.
PATRIOT YOUTH FOOTBALL SIGN-UPS
The Patriot Youth Football Club is having a mandatory sign-up and orientation meeting for incoming 7th and 8th graders, for the 2008 Fall school year is on Sunday, March 16 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at Carroll High School. If you are unable to attend the meeting, mail in registrations will be accepted. A parent or legal guardian is required to attend the sign-ups along with their child. A $90.00 registration fee is required at time of sign-up. You can access the form online at http://www.patriotyouthfootball.com/ . The open sign-up period will end June 1. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate with you. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Hemmert at 427-0899.
REGIONAL & PARTNERING NEWS (box in regional & partnering news)
COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICES
Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00pm - Ascension
OUT OF PARISH
NAVAJO MISSION TRIP
Dine4Carroll on Tuesday, March 11 will benefit the Navajo Mission trip to Chinle, Arizona. McDonald’s on Linden Ave, across from Carroll High School will donate a portion of their proceeds between 4:00pm and 7:00pm. Gather your friends and family and join us at McDonald’s. Eat in or Drive Thru to support the Mission Trip.
EARLY BIRD DRAWING COMING SOON
March 13 is the 1st Early Bird Drawing for the 2008 American Dream Raffle. To be eligible for all 3 drawings, you must purchase by March 11. Use code “CHS” to get a 10% discount and to help Carroll High School directly benefit from your purchase. To place an order call 1-800-970-3121, go to any Fifth-Third Bank, visit www.AmericanDreamRaffle.com, or stop by Carroll High School.
23RD ANNUAL IRISH FISH FRY
The public is invited to the 23rd Annual Irish Fish Fry sponsored by the Carroll Alumni Association on Friday, March 14, 2008 from 6:00pm to Midnight. Cost is $12.00. For more information, please call 253-3338.
INCARNATION PARISH FISH FRY
The Incarnation Parish Fish Fry will be held on Friday, March 14. Donations are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Carry-outs will be available from 5:00pm to 6:30pm with dining in from 7:00pm to Midnight.
CHAMINADE JULIENNE FISH FRY
The Fish Fry is back at CJ on Saturday, March 15 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Carry-outs will be from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Tickets are $15.00.
DAYTON CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB
The Dayton Catholic Women’s Club will hold their annual St. Patrick’s Day Card Party on Saturday, March 15 at the Presidential Banquet Center from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Lunch will be served at noon. For reservations, please call Jo Leach at 274-5072.
CARROLL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EASTER EGG HUNT
All CHS Alumni, friends, and family are invited to the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 22 from 9:00am – 11:00am. Cost is $5 per adult and FREE for participating children. Deadline for registration is March 12. Please call 253-8188 ext 339 for more information.
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