Bulletin for March 2, 2008
A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP
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.
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.
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
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 Ruth Hughes and Maynard Shaw who were buried this week. May light perpetual shine upon them and bring consolation to their families.
Monday, March 3 – Lenten Weekday
Gospel Reading: John 5: 1-16
VOTING DAY
10:30 a.m. – Mass at Retirement Home Sanctuary
6:00p.m. – Cub Scouts – Scout Rm
7:00p.m. – Way of the Cross - Church
Wednesday, March 5 – Lenten Weekday
Gospel Reading: John 11: 1-45
9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church
9:30 a.m. – RCIA – ML
9:45 a.m. – PREP - Undercroft
PARISH NEWS
DOUGHNUT SUNDAY (donut graphic)
The 7th and 8th 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 Operation Rice Bowl.
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
CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATION
The person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society – in economics and politics, in law and policy – directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community. Marriage and family are the central social institutions that must be supported and strengthened, not undermined. We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
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.
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
Actual tithe received Feb. 23 & 24 $ 7,409.65 (sad face)
Shortage for February $ 3,857.34
(*$9400 per week times four weeks equals $37,600)
Mass Attendance:
Weekend of February 23 & 24
Saturday 5:00pm 161
Sunday 11:00am 214
Sunday 6:00pm 402
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 17, 2008 $83,933.12
Contributions for Feb. 23 & 24 $ 110.00
Total to Date $84,043.12
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 17, 2008 $10,811.00
Contributions for Feb. 23 & 24 $ 168.00
Total to Date $10,979.00
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. 25 - 653 Thursday, Feb. 28- 730
Tuesday, Feb. 26- 883 Friday, Feb. 29 - 603
Wednesday, Feb. 27- 950 Saturday, Mar. 1 - 673
Sunday, Mar. 2 - 219
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.
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 and March 4 and 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
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.”
DR. RAY GUARENDI SPEAKING
Carroll High School cordially invites you to attend a presentation by Dr. Ray Guarendi on Monday, March 3 at 7:30pm at the high school. Dr. Guarendi is very humorous and has a powerful message concerning youth discipline and adolescent behavior. For more information, please call 253-8188 ext. 312.
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.
TO BE CALLED FORTH
The Precious Blood Sisters invite women ages 18-45 to “A Lenten Vocation Discernment Retreat” March 7-9 at the Maria Stein Spiritual Center, Maria Stein, Ohio. The retreat begins on Friday at 5:00pm with the evening meal at the Spiritual Center and ends after lunch and Eucharistic Devotions at 1:00pm Sunday at the St. Charles Center. For more information or to register, please call Sister Carolyn Hoying, CPPS at 231-1244 or e-mail vocations@PreciousBloodSistersDayton.org and visit the website at www.bright.net/~cppsnews.
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.
WELCOME WEEKEND
College age men and older, you have a first-rate opportunity to see if the priesthood is for you. If you have ever thought about being a priest, if you desire to be a force for the Lord as a priest, to spend your life for the salvation of souls, you are invited to an informative Welcome Weekend at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. The weekend will give you an excellent sampling of what it would be like for you to be in training for the priesthood. The date is Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29. To get more information and to make your reservation, please call the Vocation Office at 513-421-3131 or register online at http://www.cincinnativocations.org/frm03282008.php by March 16.
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