Immaculate Conception Bulletin

Bulletin for August 3, 2008

2008-07-29T19:26:00.000-07:00

A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR – AUGUST 3, 2008

Isaiah 55:1-3

All you who are thirsty, come to the water!

Romans 8: 35, 37-39

Who will separate us from the love of Christ?

Matthew 14:13-21

(The miracle of the loaves and fishes)

NINETEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR – AUGUST 10, 2008

1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a

After the fire (Elijah heard) a tiny whispering sound.

Romans 9: 1-5

(To the Israelites) were the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the lawgiving, the worship and the promises.

Matthew 14:22-23

“Lord, save me!” Jesus at once stretched out his hand and caught (Peter).

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.

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, August 4 – John Mary Vianney, priest

Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-36

7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts – Scout Rm

7:00p.m. PTO-Rm. 108

Flea Market take ins 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. MSH

Festival booth set up 6 p.m. - dusk

Tuesday, August 5- Weekday/Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome

Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:1-2, 10-14

10:30 a.m. – Mass at Sanctuary Retirement Home

Flea Market take ins 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. MSH

Festival booth set up 6 p.m. - dusk

Wednesday, August 6 – Transfiguration of the Lord

Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

1:30 p.m. – RCIA One Bread, One Body Partnership Meeting

6:00 p.m. – Blessing of Ten committee meeting – Rectory

Festival booth set up 6 p.m. - dusk

Thursday, August 7 – Weekday/ SixtusII, pope, martyr and companions Cajetan, priest

Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:13-23

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

7:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church

Flea Market take ins 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. MSH

Festival booth set up 6 p.m. - dusk

Friday, August 8 – Dominic, priest

Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:24-28

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

Flea Market take ins 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. MSH

Festival booth set up 6 p.m. - dusk

Saturday, August 9 – Teresa Bemedicta of the cross, virgin, marytr

Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:14-20

11:00 a.m. – Memorial Mass for Mary Gornes

3:30 p.m. - Folk Choir

4:00 p.m. - Reconciliation

5:00 p.m. - Mass – Church – Richard Brennan, Larry Bertke

PREP enrollment

Sunday, August 10– Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-23

11:00 a.m. – Mass –Tom Scholten, Daniel Crickmore, Frank & Madonna Miller 70^th Anniversary

PREP enrollment

6:00 p.m. – Rock with Jesus Mass – Church – Ronald VanLeeuwen, Bill Seidl

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

PREP enrollment

( Font for type in this box below is Papyrus – Thanks)

BLESSING OF TEN Donations Received
Building a Firm Foundation $15,125.63

for Our Future Thank You!

Coming

PARISH NEWS

Welcome

Please join us in welcoming back our new Parish Secretary…Cindy Reaster! Cindy, as many of you know, was the Parish Secretary a few years back and is coming home to IC! Cindy lives in our neighborhood and is involved in various parish activities including the Parish Festival. Please join us in welcoming back Cindy!

RCIA

Are you interested in joining the Church or just learning about the Catholic Church? Please join us on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. in the church undercroft (Madonna Library). For more information, please call the rectory at 252-9919.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated during the second and fourth Sundays of the month during the 11:00am Mass and every Sunday during the 6:00pm Mass. Children who are 5-10 years old are invited to participate in this activity. This ministry proclaims the scripture to the children using the Children’s Lectionary. The readings are similar to those read in Mass, but are expressed in simpler form to allow the children a better understanding. The children have the opportunity to reflect on these readings and how they pertain to their lives. Please pray for this ministry and the children. We look forward to your child’s participation. If you would like to volunteer to help with this program, please contact the rectory at 252-9919.

ITE MISSA EST

This Adult Faith Formation program meets on the second Wednesday of each month September through June and is open to all adults seeking to enhance their faith while developing a deeper understanding of what it means to live as a Christian in today’s world. Please check out our website, itemissaest.org for daily reflections, Sunday homilies and more!

Youth Ministry! Please box this in to catch their attention

Students in grades 9-12 are welcome to join ICYM on Sunday evenings after the Rock Mass. Gatherings are scheduled for September 14 & 28, October 12 & 26 in the Youth Ministry room located in the church lower level. Gatherings will last until 8:30pm. Please feel free to bring your friends and join in the fun!

PRAYER CHAIN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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 are in need of more volunteers to 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.

FREE SPIRITS ANNUAL PICNIC

Free Spirits will have their annual picnic on August 13^th at 12noon at Delco Park, Shelter #1. Food and beverages will be provided for only $7 per person. Please contact Alice at 293-8773 to make your reservation.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

The Parish Outreach Program provides blood pressure screenings for parishioners each month and is in need of some medical personnel, RN’s, LPN’s, Paramedics, Nursing Assistants, licensed to take blood pressure, to assist with this program. If you are qualified and able to assist please call Mary Bochenek at 256-4737 to volunteer.

Thank you for coming to IC to worship!

Some helpful information: a) Restrooms are available on the lower level. b) Some hearing aide units are available. Please ask an usher. c) Our parishioners are glad to help. Please let them know you are a visitor so they can welcome you and answer any questions that you may have.

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life –

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 9 5pm Clem Schirtzinger, Patrick Schmalstig, Pat Schneider, Jeanne Schoenharl, Mary Ann Frederckson, Mark & Pat Sheets, Alice Schulte

Sunday, August 10 11am Mike & Jen Reese, Bob & RJ VanLeeuwen, Leroy & Shirley Watson, Allyssa Oney, John Musto

Sunday, August 10 6pm Betty Chadwell, Carol Dempsey, Mary Jo Kochmar, Terry Phillips, Teresa Chandler, Maria Morrow, Theresa Hargis, Denise Post, Debbie Goldberg, Shelly Baker, Mike Beall

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 9 5pm Mark Sheets, Clem Shirtzinger

Sunday, August 10 11am Sarah Hedges, Rae Brooks

Sunday, August 10 6pm Ullainee Battigaglia, Ann Leistner

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 9 5pm Peggy & Clem Schirtzinger

Sunday, August 10 11am Shirley & Leroy Watson

Sunday, August 10 6pm Caserta Family

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 9 5pm Michael Baker, Tim & Teri Welch

Sunday, August 10 11am David Lambes, Shirley Deger, Deanna Shaw

Sunday, August 10 6pm Patrick Schmalstig, Emilee Ravelli, Debbie Goldberg

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PARISH OFFERINGS

Tithe received July 26/27 $8,226.75

Thank you for your continued support!

Mass Attendance:

Week of July 26 & 27

Saturday 5:00 pm 160

Sunday 11:00 am 233

Sunday 6:00 pm 466

Thank you for your generosity!

Jim Lindsay, Executive Director of Catholic Network of Volunteer Service spoke last weekend about CNVS. Our second collection, as part of our Archdiocesan Missionary Cooperation Plan, donated $1692 to CNVS. Jim enjoyed speaking with those of you who stopped after mass to inquire on how to get involved. We ran short of catalogs so if you were unable to get a catalog with the listing of volunteer opportunities it is available on their website www.cnvs.org or you can email Jim at jlindsay@cnvs.org and he will mail one to you. To volunteer the website is volunteer@cnvs.org. Thank you IC for extending your hand to help others.

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 July 20, 2008 $96,954.12

Contributions for July 26/27 $ 326.00

Total to Date $97,280.12

EDUCATION FUND-A new matching challenge!

A generous donor has offered to match dollar for dollar up to $25,000! The monies donated to the Education Fund beginning July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 will be used for tuition aid for the 2009-2010 school year. $32,000 in tuition aid was awarded to IC parish families this past school year through the Education Fund. Thank you for your support and generosity! Contributions for July 26/27: $228.00.

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 (box in Winner’s Circle information)

The Winner’s Circle numbers are pulled at the parish each week. Tickets are $5 and 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. This week’s winners are:

Monday, July 28 - 846 Thursday, July 31- 086

Tuesday, July 29- 153 Friday, August 1- 429

Wednesday, July 30- 462 Saturday, August 2 - 785

Sunday, August 3 - 110

SCHOOL NEWS (box in school news with schoolhouse clipart)

Please call the Rectory at 252-9919 if you are interested in registering at ICS. There is a waiting list for First Grade and there are very few openings in many other grades.

ICS recycles!

Help us fill the two paper recycling dumpsters located on the playground! Only paper is permitted, no cardboard. ICS receives a monthly donation on the paper recycled. Thank you to everyone who is participating!

ICS FUNDRAISER

ICS is selling gift certificates as an ongoing fundraising project. Do you shop at Meijers? Sign ICS up for Meijer rewards. Kroger? Recharge your Kroger card and ICS receives a percentage of the dollars you spend. Dots? Purchase gift certificate and the school benefits. Sherwin Willliams and Target provide an annual rebate to the school if you designate ICS as your community group. Kohls allows you to pay on your charge with gift certificates purchased from non-profit organizations. Many other vendors participate in the scrip program for a listing of gift certificates available please visit www.icsdayton.org or call the school office at 253-8831.

FESTIVAL 2008 (Request fancy eye-catching border around this ad…thanks)

Festival dates for 2008 are Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 17. Hours are Friday from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday from 1:00pm to 11:00pm, and Sunday 1:00pm to 10:00pm. Raffle tickets are on sale in the main vestibule after mass. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Grand prize is $5000! Below is a list of the booths accepting donations:

The Raffle Basket/Silent Auction Booth –Items such as a set of tickets to a sporting event, gift certificates, theme baskets (put together your own!), movie or theatre tickets, services such as lawn mowing, hair & nail care, massages, etc. Donations may be dropped off at the rectory or call Janice at 469-3949.

The Country Store -Craft items, pies, brownies, cookies, homemade jellies, jams, handmade baby blankets, quilts, pillows, candles or whatever your specialty is. Pie pans are available in the vestibule. Donations may be dropped off at the rectory or brought to the raffle table after mass. Fresh produce accepted throughout the festival weekend.

The Cake Booth-Cake circles are available in the vestibule. It is not too early to bake those desserts. They are easily frozen. When it’s time to take them up to the Festival, simply pull them out of the freezer, ice them frozen (it is so much easier that way) and deliver them to the school on Friday, August 15 or any time festival weekend to the cake booth. Call Karen Schamel at 291-4021.

Flea Market Donations – Start saving those items! Drop off dates and times: Monday through Friday, August 4^th through 8^th from 10:00am to 6:00pm; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, August 11, 12, 14 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Please use the MSH ramp entrance to drop off your donations. If you have questions about what may be donated, call Patty Slamb at 253-2477.

Workers Needed! Please sign up in the vestibule.

Festival Booth/Grounds Construction – Pipe Pulling Party! Saturday, August 2 from noon to 5:00pm. Come help pull the booth pipes, bring your gloves and help kick off the festival set up! Picnic included.

Sound System/Audio Set-Up – This crew is looking for some more people to learn and help set up this important part of the festival grounds. If you have an interest and some background in audio set up, call George Ravelli at 252-2923 or Andy Rado at 254-5647 to get involved or to get your questions answered.

REGIONAL NEWS-St. Helen Federal Credit Union invites IC parishioners to join!

Credit Union News for Aug. 3

With all the recent news stories about bank failures, the St. Helen Federal Credit Union wants to let you know that your shares are safe with us. We are financially sound and ready to work with you to serve your fiscal needs. As a FDIC insured credit union, your deposits are guaranteed up to $100,000. And because we are a credit union, we have our members’ best interests at stake instead of the “all for profit” mindset of banks. Membership in the St. Helen FCU is available to all parishioners at St. Helen, Ascension, Immaculate, St. Mary and Holy Family. We offer savings shares, transportation loans, home equity loans, and lines of credit. Various gift certificates and amusement park tickets are also available as well as notary service. Keep your money safe; check out what the St. Helen FCU can do for you.

PARTNERING NEWS – ONE BREAD, ONE BODY PARTNERSHIP

Mark your calendar… Eucharistic Celebration with Ascension, IC and St. Helen will be on Saturday, October 11 at 6:30pm at St. Helen.

OUT OF PARISH

Athenaeum of Ohio Lay Pastoral Ministry Program Day of Reflection

Athenaeum of Ohio Lay Pastoral Ministry Program Day of Reflection: Saturday, August 23 from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Come and join us for a day of prayer, reflection and learning on how God speaks to us and the many ways we can “listen in” to what God is saying. The day includes lecture, discussion, personal reflection time and Q & A. This day is a perfect opportunity for CRHP and Bible Study groups, parish staff members, catechists, students and all those who love scripture to say: “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening”. For more information or to RSVP call the LPMP Office at 231-1200. Cost is $45 per person, includes continental breakfast and lunch.

THE ART OF ILLUSTRATION

The University of Dayton Marian Library’s exhibit, “The Art of Illustration”, features the works of Anne Simonean, an accomplished Catholic iconographer and artist. Hundreds of works are available for purchase now through September 5 at the University of Dayton Marian Library, top floor of Roesch Library. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. For more information, please contact the Marian Library at 229-4214.

Argosy Trip

Twin Towers Argosy trip is on Monday, August 18, 2008 leaving at 9:00am and returning around 5:30pm. Cost is $24 per person and includes bus transportation, gambling sessions and all you can eat buffet! Call 258-6820 by August 11^th to reserve your seat.

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 July 27, 2008

2008-07-29T19:25:00.000-07:00

A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR – AUGUST 3, 2008

Isaiah 55:1-3

All you who are thirsty, come to the water!

Romans 8: 35, 37-39

Who will separate us from the love of Christ?

Matthew 14:13-21

(The miracle of the loaves and fishes)

NINETEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR – AUGUST 10, 2008

1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a

Romans 9: 1-5

Matthew 14:22-33

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

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, August 4 – John Mary Vianney, priest

Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-36

7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts – Scout Rm

7:00p.m. PTO-Rm. 108

Flea Market take ins 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. MSH

Festival booth set up 6 p.m. - dusk

Tuesday, August 5- Weekday/Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome

Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:1-2, 10-14

10:30 a.m. – Mass at Sanctuary Retirement Home

Flea Market take ins 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. MSH

Festival booth set up 6 p.m. - dusk

Wednesday, August 6 – Transfiguration of the Lord

Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

1:30 p.m. – RCIA One Bread, One Body Partnership Meeting

6:00 p.m. – Blessing of Ten committee meeting – Rectory

Festival booth set up 6 p.m. - dusk

Thursday, August 7 – Weekday/ SixtusII, pope, martyr and companions Cajetan, priest

Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:13-23

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

7:00 p.m. – Folk Choir – Church

Flea Market take ins 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. MSH

Festival booth set up 6 p.m. - dusk

Friday, August 8 – Dominic, priest

Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:24-28

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

Flea Market take ins 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. MSH

Festival booth set up 6 p.m. - dusk

Saturday, August 9 – Teresa Bemedicta of the cross, virgin, marytr

Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:14-20

11:00 a.m. – Memorial Mass for Mary Gornes

3:30 p.m. - Folk Choir

4:00 p.m. - Reconciliation

5:00 p.m. - Mass – Church – Richard Brennan, Larry Bertke

PREP enrollment

Sunday, August 10– Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-33

11:00 a.m. – Mass –Tom Scholten, Daniel Crickmore, Frank & Madonna Miller 70^th Anniversary

PREP enrollment

6:00 p.m. – Rock with Jesus Mass – Church – Ronald VanLeeuwen, Bill Seidl

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

PREP enrollment

( Font for type in this box below is Papyrus – Thanks)

BLESSING OF TEN Donations Received
Building a Firm Foundation $13,998.63

for Our Future Thank You!

Coming

PARISH NEWS

Welcome

RCIA

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

ITE MISSA EST

PRAYER CHAIN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

FREE SPIRITS ANNUAL PICNIC

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

Thank you for coming to IC to worship!

Some helpful information: a) Restrooms are available on the lower level. b) Some hearing aide units are available. Please ask an usher. c) Our parishioners are glad to help. Please let them know you are a visitor so they can welcome you and answer any questions that you may have.

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life –

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 2 5pm Pat Sheets, Alice Schulte, Megan Scupski, Mark Sheets, Genny Tankersley, Tim & Terri Welch, Christina Braaksma

Sunday, August 3 11am Shirley Deger, Shirley & Leroy Watson, Tom Deger, John Musto, Allyssa Oney,Theresa & Tim O’Connell

Sunday, Augsut 3 6pm TBA

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 2 5pm Ullainee Battigaglia, Genny Tankersley

Sunday, August 3 11am Shirley Deger, Tim Gabrielli

Sunday, August 3 6pm TBA

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 2 5pm Tim & Terri Welch

Sunday, August 3 11am Ullainee Battigaglia & Genny Tankersley

Sunday, August 3 6pm TBA

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 2 5pm Alicia Sutton, Mark & Pat Sheets

Sunday, August 3 11am Jordan Bellamy, Mary Siskaninetz, Tyler Gifford

Sunday, August 3 6pm Thomas & Matthew Barnes, Christina Jackowski

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

PARISH OFFERINGS

Tithe received July 26/27 $7,440.75

Thank you for your continued support!

Mass Attendance:

Week of July 12 & 13

Saturday 5:00 pm 136

Sunday 11:00 am 226

Sunday 6:00 pm 504

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE

Balance as of July 20, 2008 $96,954.12

Contributions for July 26/27 $ 263.00

Total to Date $96,954.12

EDUCATION FUND-A new matching challenge!

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 (box in Winner’s Circle information)

Monday, July 28 - 846 Thursday, July 31- 086

Tuesday, July 29- 153 Friday, August 1- 429

Wednesday, July 30- 462 Saturday, August 2 - 785

Sunday, August 3 - 110

SCHOOL NEWS (box in school news with schoolhouse clipart)

Please call the Rectory at 252-9919 if you are interested in registering at ICS. There is a waiting list for First Grade and there are very few openings in many other grades.

ICS recycles!

ICS FUNDRAISER

FESTIVAL 2008 (Request fancy eye-catching border around this ad…thanks)

Workers Needed! Please sign up in the vestibule.

PARTNERING NEWS – ONE BREAD, ONE BODY PARTNERSHIP

Mark your calendar… Eucharistic Celebration with Ascension, IC and St. Helen will be on Saturday, October 11 at 6:30pm at St. Helen.

OUT OF PARISH

Athenaeum of Ohio Lay Pastoral Ministry Program Day of Reflection

THE ART OF ILLUSTRATION

The University of Dayton Marina Library’s exhibit, “The Art of Illustration”, features the works of Anne Simonean, an accomplished Catholic iconographer and artist. Hundreds of works are available for purchase now through September 5 at the University of Dayton Marian Library, top floor of Roesch Library. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. For more information, please contact the Marian Library at 229-4214.

Argosy Trip

CJ Cross Country Alumni Race for All Ages

Saturday, August 16 at Triangle Park. This year we will hold a one-mile elementary school race at 6pm followed by the alumni vs varsity two-mile race at 6:30pm. Door prizes, awards and refreshments will be provided. Both races are run on a grass course and are open to all members of CJ community with no entry fee. Racing spikes are welcome. Contact Coach Greg Mueller at gmueller@cjeagles.org with questions.

PARISH REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Bulletin for June 8, 2008

2008-06-07T07:30:00.000-07:00

A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP

TENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR – JUNE 8, 2008

Hosea 6: 3-6

What I want is love, not sacrifice, says the Lord.

Romans 4: 18-25

He drew strength from this faith while giving glory to God.

Matthew 9: 9-13

I did not come to call the just, but sinners.

ELEVENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR – JUNE 15, 2006

Exodus 19: 2-6

You will be a kingdom of priests, a consecrated nation.

Romans 5: 6-11

We have been reconciled to God through the death of his Son; we are saved by his life.

Matthew 9: 36-10, 8

He summoned his twelve disciples, and sent them out.

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

Rita Traynor, Denis Brown, Alice Boehmer, J.J. Leen, Clara Drake, and Rose Perry

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, June 9 – Weekday/Ephrem, deacon, doctor

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 1-12

2:00p.m. - RCIA Retreat Meeting – St. Helen

7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts – Scout Rm

Tuesday, June 10 – Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 13-16

8:00a.m. – Morning Prayer

8:15a.m. – Mass – Chapel – John Schneider

6:00 p.m. - Cub Scouts – Scout Rm

Wednesday, June 11 – Barnabas, apostle

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 17-19

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Thomas Korte

1:00p.m. – Free Spirits – MSH

7:00p.m. – Ite Missa Est Event – MSH

7:30 K of C – ML

Thursday, June 12 – Weekday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 20-26

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. - Mass – Chapel – Charles Tankersley

Friday, June 13 – Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 27-32

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. –Mass – Chapel

Saturday, June 14 – Weekday/BVM on Saturday

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 33-37

11:00a.m. - Wedding

3:00 p.m. - Folk Choir

4:00 p.m. - Reconciliation

5:00 p.m. - Mass – Church – All Parishioners

Sunday, June 15 – Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

Gospel Reading: Matthew 9: 36-10

FATHER’S DAY

9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church

11:00 a.m. – Mass –Paul Schultz, Ernesto D’Amico, Raymond Duckro, Richard Duckro, Ralph Steinlage

6:00 p.m. – Rock with Jesus Mass – Church – John Schneider, Laura Tagye, Andrew Page, Jim Schneble

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

( Font for type in this box below is Papyrus – Thanks)

BLESSING OF TEN Donations Received
Building a Firm Foundation $7,967.00

for Our Future Thank You!

Coming

PARISH NEWS

FAREWELL DINNER FOR FR. TONY

On Saturday, June 28 after the 5:00pm Mass the Parish Council invites you to join together for a Spaghetti Dinner in MSH. We hope you will join us in wishing Fr. Tony our best in his new appointment. No cost; however, donations will be gladly accepted.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

ITE MISSA EST UPCOMING EVENTS

Ite Missa Est will present “The Book of Genesis (Part III)… The Road to Egypt” with speakers Dr. Jeff Morrow and Fr. Satish Joseph on June 11. This Adult Faith Formation program meets on the second Wednesday of each month September through June and is open to all adults seeking to enhance their faith while developing a deeper understanding of what it means to live as a Christian in today’s world. We meet in MSH (church lower level) at 7:00pm. Snacks are provided. IME invites you to join us and please bring a friend. Please check out our website, itemissaest.org for daily reflections, Sunday homilies and more!

FREE SPIRITS MEETING

The next Free Spirits meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 11 in MSH at 1:00pm. Please come join us and bring a friend and a snack to share. We will have Sjannie Pence and Ashley Olwine to share their experiences as student teachers in Africa. If you have any questions, please call Alice Schulte at 293-8773.

ST. VINCENT HOTEL

“Feed the Homeless” May 2008 received 23 casseroles, 22 canned goods, $67 cash, 100 hot dogs, towels and wash clothes. Purchased 6 party size lasagnas and 5 packages of (30 count) pans. Thanks for all your support in this act of charity.

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.

WELCOME!

Thank you for coming to IC to worship! Some helpful information:

a) Restrooms are available on the lower level. b) Some hearing aide units are available. Please ask an usher. c) Our parishioners are glad to help. Please let them know you are a visitor so they can welcome you and answer any questions that you may have.

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life –

CMA (CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL formerly ARCHBISHOP’S FUND DRIVE)

We are continuing the fund drive for the CMA which supports numerous important ministries. Extra donation envelopes are in the vestibules for your convenience. Your donation can be mailed directly to the CMA, placed in the collection basket, or dropped off at the rectory office. Our Parish goal is $20,000. Amount to date is $5,346.00. Thank you for your support.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 14 5pm Christina Braaksma, Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam, Mary Ellen Reinhard, Clem Schirtzinger, Pat Scheider, Jeanne Schoenharl, Alice Schulte

Sunday, June 15 11am Leroy Watson, Shirley Watson, Shirley Deger, Tom Deger, Jessica Gabriella, John Musto, Allyssa Oney, Carmela Ford

Sunday, June 15 6pm Sarah Fortener, Julie Beall, Brian Beall, Tim Barrett, Ann Marie Barrett, Karen Walling, Deb Goldberg, Suzanne Klase, Teresa Chandler, Carol Dempsey, George Zimmer

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 14 5pm C. Braaksma, M. Sheets

Sunday, June 15 11am U. Battigaglia, S. Hedges

Sunday, June 15 6pm U. Battigaglia, P. Zimmer

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 14 5pm Bob and Evelyn Wirrig

Sunday, June 15 11am Paul and Eleanor Firment

Sunday, June 15 6pm D’Souza Family

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 14 5pm Jordan Bellamy, Patrick Schmalstig, Mary Ellen Reinhard

Sunday, June 15 11am Adam Armitage, Deanna Shaw, David Lambes

Sunday, June 15 6pm Cody Mobley, Christina Jackowski, Brian Beall

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

PARISH OFFERINGS

Each month the amount of tithe budgeted for the 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

March shortfall $ 1,167.06

April shortfall $ 933.80

May shortfall $ 2,135.15

Shortfall $13,876.64

Tithe for June is budgeted at $37,600.00*

Actual tithe received May 31 & June 1 $11,458.76

Tithe needed for June $26,141.24

(*Tithe is budgeted at $9400 per week times five weeks equals $47,000.00)

Mass Attendance:

Week of May 31 & June 1:

Saturday 5:00 pm 170

Sunday 11:00 am 250

Sunday 6:00 pm 376

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE

Balance as of May 25, 2008 $92,290.62

Contributions for May 31 & June 1 $ 280.00

Total to Date $92,570.62

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 May 25, 2008 $16,024.00

Contributions for May 31 & June 1 $ 316.00

Total to Date $16,340.00

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 (box in Winner’s Circle information)

Monday, June 2 - 564 Thursday, June 5- 203

Tuesday, June 3- 105 Friday, June 6 - 509

Wednesday, June 4- 709 Saturday, June 7 - 049

Sunday, June 8 - 579

SCHOOL NEWS (box in school news with schoolhouse clipart)

Kindergarten donated $10.14 to the Blessing of Ten. The children earned money to support a falcon and gave 10% to the Blessing of Ten.

Student Council is becoming the East Dayton Junior Optimist (JOII). They asked to donate money to the Blessing of Ten also. They donated $54.00.

The teachers and staff at IC made casseroles for St. Vincent DePaul throughout the school year. During the summer months, the Student Council has decided to donate $30 a month for a total of $90 to the St. VDP, Feed the Homeless, for casseroles.

The students of ICS had another food drive to help stock the food pantry at IC.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS

Registrations for the 2008-2009 school year at Immaculate Conception are still being accepted. For more information or to receive an application, please call 253-8831 or stop by the school office during business hours.

ICS FUNDRAISER

ICS is selling gift certificates as a ongoing fundraising project. Do you shop at Meijers? Sign ICS up for Meijer rewards. Kroger? Recharge your Kroger card and ICS receives a percentage of the dollars you spend. Dots? Purchase gift certificate and the school benefits. Sherwin Willliams and Target provide an annual rebate to the school if you designate ICS as your community group. Kohls allows you to pay on your charge with gift certificates purchased from non-profit organizations. Many other vendors participate in the scrip program for a listing of gift certificates available please visit www.icsdayton.org or call the school office at 253-8831.

REGION 6 NEWS (box in regional and partnering news)

ST. HELEN PARISH SPRING FESTIVAL

Friday, June 6, 6:30pm to 11:00pm, Saturday, June 7, 1:00pm to 11:00pm, and Sunday, June 8, 1:00pm to 10:30pm. There will be rides, refreshments, game booths, and a flea market. Dinner will be served in the school cafeteria on Friday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, Saturday from 1:00pm to 7:00pm, and Sunday from 11:30am to 5:00pm.

PARTNERING NEWS – ONE BREAD, ONE BODY PARTNERSHIP

Senior citizens in the tri-parish community of Ascension, Immaculate Conception, and St. Helen are sponsoring a one day trip to the Sorrowful Mother Shrine in Bellevue, Ohio on Tuesday, August 5. The cost is $45.00 per person and includes bus transportation, lunch and driver’s tip. For reservations, call Joanna Woods at 258-2246 or Doris Issenman at 256-5497. Payment is due by June 24.

OUT OF PARISH

CARROLL TENNIS CAMP

The Carroll High School tennis coaching staff is conducting a tennis camp at Polen Farm tennis courts for all students attending grades 4-9 next fall. Camp will be held Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13. The 4-6 grade sessions will run from 9:00am to 11:00am. The 7-9 grade sessions will run from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. For more information, please call Chris Heider at 760-0237.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Odyssey Health Care is a hospice agency serving all people in the end of life’s journey. We are seeking volunteers to serve patients or our agency in a variety of ways. Great opportunity for adults, church groups, college students and those with extra time and compassion. Commitment is one to three times monthly. Convenient training provided. We serve Montgomery and surrounding counties. We love our volunteers! Please call 298-2800 for more information or to volunteer.

PARISH REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Bulletin for May 11, 2008

2008-05-08T16:56:00.001-07:00

A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP

PENTECOST VIGIL – MAY 10, 2008

Genesis 11: 1-9

It was named Babel because there the Lord confused the language of the whole earth.

Romans 8: 22-27

The Spirit himself pleads for us in a way that could never be put into words.

John 7: 37-39

From his breast shall flow fountains of living waters.

PENTECOST SUNDAY – MAY 11, 2008

Acts of the Apostles 2: 1-11

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in different languages.

I Corinthians 12: 3-13

In one Spirit we were all baptized, making one body.

John 20: 19-23

As the Father sent me, so I send you: Receive the Holy Spirit.

SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST/TRINITY SUNDAY – MAY 18, 2008

Exodus 34: 4-9

The Lord God, ruler of all, merciful and loving.

2 Corinthians 13: 11-13

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

John 3: 16-18

God sent his Son to save the world through him.

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

Rita Traynor, Denis Brown, Alice Boehmer, J.J. Leen, Michaelena D’Amico, Hilda and Tony Accordi, Clara Drake, Vera Boeke and Rose Perry

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 Mark Haas who was buried this week. May light perpetual shine upon him and bring consolation to his family.

THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES…

Monday, May 12 –Weekday/Nereus and Achilleus, martyrs

Gospel Reading: Mark 8: 11-13

7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Scout Rm

Tuesday, May 13 – Weekday/Our Lady of Fatima

Gospel Reading: Mark 8: 14-21

8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – Mass - Chapel

6:00 p.m. - Cub Scouts – Scout Rm

Wednesday, May 14 – Matthias, apostle

Gospel Reading: John 15: 9-17

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

1:00 p.m. – Free Spirits – MSH

7:00 p.m. – Ite Missa Est Event - MSH

7:30 p.m. – K of C - ML

Thursday, May 15 – Weekday/Isidore

Gospel Reading: Mark 8: 27-33

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. - Mass – Chapel

7:00 p.m. - Folk Choir

Friday, May 16 - Weekday

Gospel Reading: Mark 8: 34-9

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – ICS Mass – Church – Herman Boehmer

Saturday, May 17 – Weekday/BVM on Saturday

Gospel Reading: Mark 9: 2-13

3:00 p.m. - Folk Choir

4:00 p.m. - Reconciliation

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

Sunday, May 18 – Most Holy Trinity

Gospel Reading: John 3: 16-18

9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church

9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML

9:45 a.m. – PREP - Undercroft

11:00 a.m. – Mass –Church – Ray Duckro, Berniece Burke Notestine, Tom Scholten, Angela Debord, Cletus Schmidt, Jim Schneble

After Mass – Coffee Chat – Chapel

5:00 p.m. – PREP - Undercroft

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

BLESSING OF TEN

               Building a Firm Foundation
                                         for Our Future
                      Future

Coming

PARISH NEWS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The 5:00pm Mass on Saturday evenings has a need for ushers. If you regularly attend the 5:00pm Mass and are able to help, please contact George Johnson at 428-6036 or Fr. Geraci at 252-9919.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

The next Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be on May 25 at the 11:00am and 6:00pm Sunday Masses. The Children’s Liturgy of the Word is celebrated the second and fourth Sundays of each month throughout the year. Children who are 5-10 years old are invited to participate in this activity. This ministry proclaims the scripture to the children using the Children’s Lectionary. The readings are similar to those read in Mass, but are expressed in simpler form to allow the children a better understanding. The children have the opportunity to reflect on these readings and how they pertain to their lives. Please pray for this ministry and the children. We look forward to your child’s participation.

ITE MISSA EST UPCOMING EVENTS

Ite Missa Est will present “The Book of Genesis (Part II)… The Birth of the People of God” with speakers Dr. Jeff Morrow and Fr. Satish Joseph on May 14 in MSH (church lower level) at 7:00pm. The third part of the series will be on June 11. This Adult Faith Formation program meets on the second Wednesday of each month September through June and is open to all adults seeking to enhance their faith while developing a deeper understanding of what it means to live as a Christian in today’s world. Snacks are provided. IME invites you to join us and please bring a friend. Please check out our website, itemissaest.org. The website contains daily reflections, Sunday homilies and more!

PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS

Next weekend, May 17 & 18, we are asking you to nominate candidates for Parish Council. Those eligible must be baptized, confirmed, registered and practicing Catholics at our Immaculate Conception Church. The candidate must be 18 years old or older and must be willing to serve in an advisory capacity for three years. We will be calling all those nominated to confirm eligibility and willingness to serve on the council. New members will be chosen from the confirmed list of those eligible and willing to serve. Nomination forms will be located in the vestibules.

FREE SPIRITS

The next Free Spirits meeting will be Wednesday, May 14 at 1:00pm in MSH. The Ringing Tigers, bell ringers from the Stivers School for Arts will be our entertainment. Please come and join us with a friend and make new acquaintances. You may also bring a snack to share. For more information, please call Alice at 293-8773.

MASS FOR THE HEALING

Ite Missa Est will host a Eucharist/Mass for emotional, spiritual, and physical healings with Celebrant, Father Satish Joseph on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 6:30pm in church. This is for anyone who feels the need for the Lord’s healing touch. Come and experience the healing power of the Lord in the Eucharist!

CATCH THE BUILDING SPIRIT

We thank the parish for its assistance in our 2007 Habitat house build. Again we are requesting prayers for success, safety, volunteers for work, as well as financial aid to supply the needed material. Weather permitting; the build will start with the blitz week on Memorial Day weekend. There are addressed envelopes available and sign-up sheets in the vestibule with directions to the site. For more information, please contact Harold Leahy at 252-9537.

ROSARY ALTAR

The Annual Spring Banquet will be on Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30pm. Families are welcome. For reservations, please call Ullainee Battigaglia at 256-3765.

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.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CAR DONATION PROGRAM

Donate your vehicle to St. Vincent DePaul and all the proceeds stay in our local community. The benefits help to transform the life of a homeless person. St. Vincent offers free title transfer, free vehicle pick up within 24 hours and the possibility of a tax deduction. Please call 222-3661 for more information.

BOY SCOUT CAN DRIVE

Bring your aluminum cans to be recycled by the Boy Scouts in order to fund an Eagle Scout Project to paint the school auditorium. Leave the cans by the door in between the two garages in the north parking lot.

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life -

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 17 5pm Genny Tankersley, Terri Welch, Tim Welch, Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Jack Putnam, Nettie Putnam, Mary Ellen Reinhard

Sunday, May 18 11am Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bob Van Leeuwen, R.J. Van Leeuwen, Leroy Watson, Shirley Watson, Carmella Ford, Jessica Gabrielli

Sunday, May 18 6pm Jennifer Smith, Karen Vonderheide, Deb Goldberg, Denise Post, Sarah Fortener, Tim Barrett, Ann Marie Barrett, Dominque Cooper, Karen Walling, John Stoddard, Eric Bee

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 17 5pm Mark & Pat Sheets

Sunday, May 18 11am Vi Konen, Margaret Simmerman

Sunday, May 18 6pm Patty Slamb Askren

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 17 5pm G. Tankersley, J. Schoenharl

Sunday, May 18 11am M. Reese, R. Brooks

Sunday, May 18 6pm Helene Meikle, Ullainee Battigaglia

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 17 5pm Patrick Schmalstig, Cody Mobley, Mary Ellen Reinhard

Sunday, May 18 11am Philip & Brian Connair, Adam Armitage

Sunday, May 18 6pm John & Morgan Stoddard, Brian Beall

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

PARISH OFFERINGS

January shortfall $ 5,783.29

February shortfall $ 3,857.34

March shortfall $ 1,167.06

April shortfall $ 933.80

Shortfall $11,741.49

Tithe for May is budgeted at $37,600.00*

Actual tithe received May 3 & 4 $ 9,392.35

Ascension $ 1,646.00

Tithe needed for May $26,561.65

(*Tithe is budgeted at $9400 per week times four weeks equals $37,600)

Mass Attendance:

Week of May 3 & 4:

Saturday 5:00 pm 165

Sunday 11:00 am 443

Sunday 6:00 pm 414

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE

Balance as of April 27, 2008 $90,106.12

Contributions for May 3 & 4 $ 344.00

Total to Date $90,450.12

EDUCATION FUND UPDATE

Balance as of April 27, 2008 $14,490.00

Contributions for May 3 & 4 $ 215.00

Total to Date $14,705.00

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 (box in Winner’s Circle information)

Monday, May 5 - 564 Thursday, May 8- 824

Tuesday, May 6- 010 Friday, May 9 - 543

Wednesday, May 7- 162 Saturday, May 10 - 181

Sunday, May 11 - 434

SCHOOL NEWS (box in school news with schoolhouse clipart)

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS

Registrations for the 2008-2009 school year at Immaculate Conception are being accepted. For more information or to receive an application, please call 253-8831 or stop by the school office during business hours.

ICS FUNDRAISER

REGION 6 NEWS (box in regional and partnering news)

The next Regional meeting will take place at St. Helen Parish on Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30pm.

PARTNERING NEWS

The next Partnering meeting will be at St. Helen Parish on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00pm.

St. Helen Parish will have a Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 26 starting at 9:00am(Ascension and IC will not have Mass).

The “tri-parish” senior citizens community of Ascension, Immaculate Conception and St. Helen is sponsoring a one day trip to a cabaret show at Boggstown, Indiana on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. The cost is $70.00 and includes bus transportation, luncheon, cabaret show, and driver’s tip. Checks should be made payable to the “TRAVEL CLUB”. For reservations, call Joanna Woods at 258-2246 or Doris Issenmann at 256-5497. Payment is due by May 27.

OUT OF PARISH

EAGLE YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING

There will be an organizational meeting for parents of the Eagle Youth Football and Cheerleading teams on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00pm in the CJ cafeteria. These programs are for students entering grades 3-8 next year with the season running from the end of August through October. For more information, please call Mr. Chuck Szabo at 286-0762 or cszabo@woh.rr.com.

FAMILY GRILL OUT & DAYTON DRAGONS

On Sunday, May 18, from 12:30pm – 4:30pm there will be a grill out at CJ followed by a trip to see the Dayton Dragons play the Great Lakes Loons. Tickets are $7.00 and include lunch, transportation, and ball game. Students currently in 4^th-7^th are admitted free as CJ VIPs. Please call Jeanne Spitzig at 461-3740 ext. 249 or jspitzig@cjeagles.org by Monday, May 12 to reserve your tickets.

DAYTON CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB

The Dayton Catholic Women’s Club will hold their Annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday, May 17 at the Walnut Grove Country Club on Linden Ave beginning at 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:45am. Cost of tickets is $25.00 per person. For reservations, please call 449-2424, ext. 1141.

FAMILY ROSARY RALLY

Sunday, May 18 beginning at 2:00pm at Elder High School Stadium in Cincinnati. The mission of this rally is to bring families and their clergy together in a public place to praise God and honor His Blessed Mother.

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SUMMER DAY CAMP

Our Lady of the Rosary School will be conducting its 19^th annual Summer Day Camp. It is open to children ages 5-13 who attend a Catholic school or CCD/PSR program. Camp is open from 7:30am-5:30pm weekdays, June 9-July 25. The fee is only $15.00 per day. The program includes sports, arts and crafts, educational and religious instruction, water activities, and more! For more information, visit www.olrcamp.info or call 353-7041.

PARISH REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Bulletin for April 27, 2008

2008-04-23T19:45:00.000-07:00

A YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 27, 2008

Acts of the Apostles 8: 5-8, 14-17

They laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

1 Peter 3: 15-18

In the body he was put to death, in the spirit he was raised to life.

John 14: 15-21

I shall ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate.

ASCENSION SUNDAY – MAY 4, 2008

Acts of the Apostles 1: 1-11

Why are you standing her looking into the sky? Jesus has been taken into heaven.

Ephesians 1: 17-23

He made Jesus to sit at his right hand in heaven.

Matthew 28: 16-20

All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

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

Rita Traynor, Denis Brown, Alice Boehmer, Bob DeWitt, J.J. Leen, Don Boehmer and Ruth Meyers

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, April 28 – Easter Weekday/Peter Chanel, priest, martyr, Louis Mary de Montfort, priest

Gospel Reading: John 15: 26-16

7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Scout Rm

Tuesday, April 29– Catherine of Siena, virgin, doctor

Gospel Reading: John 16: 5-11

8:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Edward Haman

6:00 p.m. - Cub Scouts – Scout Rm

Wednesday, April 30 – Easter Weekday/Pius V, pope

Gospel Reading: John 15: 1-8

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

6:30 p.m. - First Communion Practice & Pictures

Thursday, May 1 – Ascension of the Lord

Gospel Reading: John 16: 16-20

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. - Mass – Chapel – Rita Clemens

1:30 p.m. – May Crowning – Church

6:30 p.m. – Blessing of Ten - MSH

7:00 p.m. - Folk Choir

Friday, May 2 – Athanasius, bishop, doctor

Gospel Reading: John 16: 20-23

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

8:15 a.m. - Mass – Church – Angela Debord

Saturday, May 3 – Philip and James, apostles

Gospel Reading: John 14: 6-14

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

3:00 p.m. - Folk Choir

4:00 p.m. - Reconciliation

5:00 p.m. - Mass – Church – Ernesto D’Amico, Marie Schirtzinger, Rita Overman, Rosemary Bachey

Sunday, May 4 – Ascension of the Lord

Gospel Reading: Matthew 28: 16-20

9:00 a.m. – Adult Choir – Church

9:30 a.m. – RCIA - ML

9:45 a.m. – PREP - Undercroft

11:00 a.m. – Mass – First Communion - Church – All Parishioners

5:00 p.m. – PREP - Undercroft

6:00 p.m. – Rock with Jesus Mass – Church – Jerome Delzeith, Paul Kinzeler, Maynard Shaw

PARISH NEWS

RIGHT TO LIFE MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE

The Mother’s Day Flower Sale after all Masses on Mother’s Day needs a coordinator. If you would like to volunteer, please call the rectory.

RIGHT TO LIFE BABY SHOWER

A big thank you to all who donated money and items for the Right to Life Baby Shower last weekend. Toys, a stroller, books, child’s chair and over $200 were received. Thank you for your support.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

Beginning May 11, Immaculate Conception parish will be offering the Children’s Liturgy of the Word as part of both the 11:00am and 6:00pm Sunday Masses. The Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated the second and fourth Sundays of each month throughout the year. Children who are 5-10 years old will be invited to participate in this activity. This ministry will proclaim the scripture to the children using the Children’s Lectionary. The readings are similar to those read in Mass, but they are expressed in simpler form to allow the children a better understanding. The children will have an opportunity to reflect on these readings and how they pertain to their lives. Please pray for this ministry and the children who will be attending.

ITE MISSA EST UPCOMING EVENTS

Ite Missa Est will present “In the Beginning…the Book of Genesis” with speakers Dr. Jeff Morrow and Fr. Satish Joseph. The date for the second presentation in the series is May 14. The third part of the series will be on June 11. This Adult Faith Formation program meets on the second Wednesday of each month September through June and is open to all adults seeking to enhance their faith while developing a deeper understanding of what it means to live as a Christian in today’s world. We meet in MSH (church lower level) at 7:00pm. Snacks are provided. IME invites you to join us and please bring a friend. Please check out our website, itemissaest.org. It contains daily reflections, Sunday homilies and more!

MASS FOR THE HEALING

Ite Missa Est will hold a Eucharistic Mass for emotional, spiritual, and physical healings with Celebrant, Father Satish Joseph on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 6:30pm in church. This is for anyone who feels the need for the Lord’s healing touch. Come and experience the healing power of the Lord in the Eucharist!

ROSARY ALTAR

The Annual Spring Banquet will be on Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30pm. Families are welcome.

ST. VINCENT FOOD PANTRY

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CAR DONATION PROGRAM

BOY SCOUT CAN DRIVE

TAX STATEMENTS

For a copy of your tithe donations for 2007, please call Tammy at the rectory, 252-9919 ext. 228.

Grateful Believers…Stewardship as a way of life -

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 3 5pm Pat Sheets, Mark Sheets, Genny Tankersley, Terri Welch, Tim Welch, Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg, Mary Ellen Reinhard

Sunday, May 4 11am Theresa O’ Connell, Tim O’Connell, Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bob Van Leeuwen, R.J. Van Leeuwen, Leroy Watson, Shirley Watson

Sunday, May 4 6pm Schedule not received at time of printing.

GIFT BEARERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 3 5pm Clem & Peggy Schirtzinger

Sunday, May 4 11am First Communicants

Sunday, May 4 6pm Schedule not received at time of printing.

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 3 5pm C. Schirtzinger, J. Schoenharl

Sunday, May 4 11am R. Brooks, B. Siskaninetz

Sunday, May 4 6pm Schedule not received at time of printing.

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PARISH OFFERINGS

January shortfall $ 5,783.29

February shortfall $ 3,857.34

March shortfall $ 1,167.06

Shortfall $10,807.69

Tithe for April is budgeted at $37,600.00*

Actual tithe received Apr. 5 & 6 $10,432.34

Actual tithe received Apr. 12 & 13 $ 8,498.50

Actual tithe received Apr. 19 & 20 $ 9,052.76

Tithe needed for April $ 9,616.40

(*Tithe is budgeted at $9400 per week times four weeks equals $37,600)

Mass Attendance:

Week of April 19 & 20:

Saturday 5:00 pm No count taken.

Sunday 11:00 am 278

Sunday 6:00 pm 394

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE

Balance as of April 13, 2008 $89,487.12

Contributions for April 19 & 20 $ 373.00

Total to Date $89,860.12

EDUCATION FUND UPDATE

Balance as of April 13, 2008 $13,803.00

Contributions for April 19 & 20 $ 68.00

Total to Date $13,871.00

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 (box in Winner’s Circle information)

Monday, April 21 - 341 Thursday, April 24- 842

Tuesday, April 22- 917 Friday, April 25 - 166

Wednesday, April 23- 138 Saturday, April 26 - 438

Sunday, April 27 - 835

SCHOOL NEWS (box in school news with schoolhouse clipart)

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS

EDUCATION COMMISSION

The Education Commission is looking for people who have a desire and willingness to help with the responsibility of establishing policies to promote and support the total educational mission of the parish. This encompasses all educational programs sponsored by the parish, including the parish school and all religious education programs from early childhood to adulthood. If interested, please contact Karen at 252-2323.

ICS FUNDRAISER

REGION 6 NEWS (box in regional and partnering news)

The next Regional meeting will take place at St. Helen Parish on Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30pm.

PARTNERING NEWS

The next Partnering meeting will be at St. Helen Parish on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00pm.

St. Helen Parish will have a Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 26 starting at 9:00am.

OUT OF PARISH

PARENTS PRAYING TOGETHER

We invite parents of CHS students to come pray after the school Masses in the chapel. Masses take place two Thursdays a month and begin at 7:30am. If you would be interested in praying for the students and staff at Carroll High School please call Gwen Sobieski at 294-4565.

SISTER DOROTHY STANG

Join Dayton Daily News columnist Mary McCarty, photographer Lisa Powell, and Sister Joan Krimm for a reflection on the life and work of Sister Dorothy Stang at the Main Library Auditorium Downtown on Wednesday, April 30 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. This event is free and open to the public.

7 STEPS TO BECOMING FINANCIALLY FREE

St. Christopher Parish invites you to a free workshop, “7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free”, sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor. Training sessions are Thursday, May 8 from 3:00pm-9:00pm at Transfiguration Center for Spiritual Renewal at 3505 Calumet Rd., in Ludlow Fall, Ohio. The other is Friday, May 9 from 12:00pm-6:00pm at St. Bartholomew Parish at 9375 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio. To register for one of these workshops, please email ccampbell@catholicweb.com or calling 898-3542 ext. 109. Registration deadline is May 2, 2008.

SPRING ANEW IN THE SPIRIT

This day is a time for you to renew your spirit and rest from your labor with other workers in the vineyard. This retreat will include guided meditation and prayer, discussion and time on your own. Retreat is presented by Sister Viola “Micki” Martin on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 9:30am – 3:00pm at Mt. Notre Dame Spirituality Center, 701 E. Columbia Ave., Reading, Ohio. Cost is $25.00. For more information, please call (513) 761-7636. Reservations are due by May 2.

DAYTON CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SUMMER DAY CAMP

UD BASKETBALL CAMP

Brian Gregory and the University of Dayton’s Men’s Basketball Team will be having multiple camps for boys ages 8-18 throughout the summer. Three Day Camps will be held on June 16^-19, June 23-26, and July 28-31. An overnight Father-Son Camp will be held Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 15. For more information, please visit the Brian Gregory Basketball Camp website at www.daytonbasketballcamps.com. Feel free to contact the basketball office with any questions at 229-4421.

PARISH REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Bulletin for March 9, 2008

2008-03-07T19:36:00.000-08:00

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

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

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.

THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES…

Monday, March 10 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading: John 8: 1-11

7:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts – Scout Rm

Tuesday, March 11 – 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: John 8: 31-42

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel

9:30 a.m. – ICS Reconciliation Grades 5 & 6 – Church

1:00 p.m. – Free Spirits – MSH

5:00 p.m. – Readers’ Practice until 8:00 p.m. – Church

5:30 p.m. – Regional at IC

7:30 p.m. – K of C - ML

Thursday, March 13 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading: John 8: 51-59

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – Mass – Chapel – Special Intention

9:30 a.m. – ICS Reconciliation Grades 7 & 8 - Church

7:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

7:30 p.m. – Adult Choir

Friday, March 14 – Lenten Weekday

Gospel Reading: John 10: 31-42

8:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer- Chapel

8:15 a.m. – ICS Mass – Church – Berniece Burke Notestine

Saturday, March 15 – Joseph, husband of the BVM

Gospel Reading: Matthew 1: 16, 18-21, 24a

3:00 p.m. – Folk Choir

4:00 p.m. - Reconciliation

5:00 p.m. – Mass – Church – Marie Schirtzinger, Rita Overman, Mark & Pat Sheets

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

Sunday, March 16 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

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

11:00 a.m. – Mass – Tim Deger, Berniece Burke Notestine, Charlotte Schock, Leigh & Kevin Styer

5:00 p.m. – PREP - Undercroft

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

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

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

Saturday, Mar. 15 5pm Alice Schulte, Pat Sheets, Mark Sheets, Genny Tankersley, Terri Welch, Tim Welch, Christina Braaksma, Debbie Goldberg

Sunday, Mar. 16 11am Jen Reese, Mike Reese, Bob Van Leeuwen, R.J. Van Leeuwen, Leroy Watson, Shirley Watson, Shirley Deger, Tom Deger

Sunday, Mar. 16 6pm Sarah Fortener, Julie Beall, Tim Barrett, Ann Marie Barrett, Dominique Cooper, Karen Walling, Deb Goldberg, Suzanne Klase, Eric Bee, Teresa Chandler, Carol Dempsey

GIFT BEARER’S SCHEDULE

Saturday, Mar. 15 5pm Carm Duckro, Ramona Maxwell

Sunday, Mar. 16 11am Dave and Liz Deis

Sunday, Mar. 16 6pm Caserta Family

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Mar. 15 5pm Deb Goldberg, Jeanne Schoenharl, Ed McGarry

Sunday, Mar. 16 11am Betty Chadwell, Rae Ann Brooks, Tim Gambrelli

Sunday, Mar. 16 6pm Ullannie Battigaglia, Pat Zimmer, Deb Goldberg

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE

Saturday, Mar 15 5pm Jordan Bellamy, Tim and Terri Welch

Sunday, Mar. 16 11am Bernadine Lee, Mary Siskaninetz, David Lambes

Sunday, Mar. 16 6pm Nathan Markley, John and Morgan Stoddard

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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

CONTINUED RESTORATION FUND UPDATE

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

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 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.

PATRIOT YOUTH FOOTBALL SIGN-UPS

The Patriot Youth Football Club is having a mandatory sign-up and orientation meeting for incoming 7^th and 8^th 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 1^st 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.

23^RDANNUAL IRISH FISH FRY

The public is invited to the 23^rd 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.

PARISH REGISTRATION/CHANGE OF ADDRESS