Served by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood since 1864

229 W. Anthony Street, Celina, OH 45822

TELEPHONES Parish Office .........................Ph: 419-586-6648 Fax: 419-586-6649 Website ……………………www.celina-ic.org Religious Education Office ......... 419-586-2370 School ......................................... 419-586-2379 School ......................................... 419-586-4987 Website ..................... www.icschool-celina.org

PASTORAL STAFF

Fr. Ken Schnipke, C.PP.S., Pastor

Fr. Vince Wirtner, C.PP.S., Parochial Vicar

Polly Muhlenkamp, School Principal

Lindsey Lunz, Business Manager - llunz@celina-ic.org

Ann Hull, Secretary - ann@celina-ic.org

Cindy Van Santvoord, Director of Music

Joyce Johnson, Coordinator of Religious Education

Linda Schoen, Program Administrator

Charlie Salway, Youth Minister - 419-953-7083

PASTORAL COUNCIL Mike Robinson, President

SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD Kevin Riesen, Chairperson

RELIGIOUS ED. COMMISSION Sandi Sutherby, Chairperson

FINANCE COMMISSION Harry Coy, Chairperson

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil .................................................................... 6:30 p.m.

Sunday ................................... 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon

Weekdays .......................................... 7:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday

School Mass ..................................................... 9:00 a.m. on Fridays

HOLY DAY SCHEDULE: See Mass Intention Times

Inside

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 11:00 a.m.

Anytime by calling the parish office for an appointment.

BAPTISMS: Presenting a child for Baptism is a serious

obligation and requires a faith commitment on the part of the parents

and godparents. This commitment is exemplified by being a practicing,

active Catholic. Parents are obligated to attend a preparation session

before a child’s baptism if they have not attended one in the past

five years. Sessions are held at 1:15 p.m. on second Sundays of

January, March, May, July, September and November, in the Parish

Activity Center. Baptisms are at 1:15 p.m. on the third Sunday of

each month.

WEDDINGS: Please phone the parish office to set-up an

appointment with a priest, in order to begin the sacramental

preparation. Only after this initial meeting and assessment can a date

be set for the wedding. The process requires at least 6 months.

COUNSELING SERVICES: Offered by Bob Skipper at

Spiritual Center of Maria Stein 1-937-299-9005.

NEW PARISHIONERS ARE WELCOME Please come to the parish office to register. If you have a change of

address, phone number or email, please inform the parish office.

Immaculate

Conception

Church

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, FEBRUARY 11, 2018

RCIA – Rite of Sending, Rites of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion

The Rite of Election celebrates the Lord's choosing

of men, women and children of catechetical age who, with

the help of the Church, acknowledge God’s election of them

for the Easter Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and

Eucharist.

The Rite of Election to be held Sunday, February 18

in Dayton, marks the beginning of the final period of

intensive preparation for initiation through the Sacraments of

Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

The Call to Continuing Conversion, also held

February 18, marks the final period of preparation for those

preparing to be received into full communion or for those

Catholics completing their initiation through Confirmation

and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.

The RCIA process is a "parish-wide" undertaking

and all parishioners are encouraged to reach out and

welcome our catechumens and candidates and pray for them

on the “Journey of Faith.” As a sign of our prayerful support

and encouragement, we will celebrate the Rite of Sending

with our RCIA folks at the 9:00 a.m. Mass, next Sunday,

February 18.

World Day of the Sick Each year, on February 11 the Memorial of Our

Lady of Lourdes, the Church celebrates the "World Day of

the Sick." On this day in particular, we focus on the

redemptive value of human suffering and on the important

role of those who are sick have in the work of spreading the

Gospel. Whether your cross is your own illness, loneliness or

pain, or that of a loved one, you have a special bond with

Christ Crucified and also with the suffering people of the

world.

Pope Francis writes the following in his 2018

message: “The theme for this year’s Day of the Sick is

provided by the words that Jesus spoke from the Cross to

Mary, his Mother, and to John: ‘Woman, behold your son ...

Behold your mother. And from that hour the disciple took

her into his home’ (Jn 19:26-27). To Mary, Mother of tender

love, we wish to entrust all those who are ill in body and

soul, that she may sustain them in hope. We ask her also to

help us to be welcoming to our sick brothers and sisters. The

Church knows that she requires a special grace to live up to

her evangelical task of serving the sick. May our prayers to

the Mother of God see us united in an incessant plea that

every member of the Church may live with love the vocation

to serve life and health May the Virgin Mary intercede for

this Twenty-sixth World Day of the Sick; may she help the

sick to experience their suffering in communion with the

Lord Jesus; and may she support all those who care for them.

To all, the sick, to healthcare workers and to volunteers, I

cordially impart my Apostolic Blessing.”

As you pray and offer your crosses, in union with

Christ, may God in his mercy bless you with peace.

Fr. Ken, Fr. Vince & Greg

Mass Intentions For The Week

Monday, February 12

7:30 a.m. All Souls

Tuesday, February 13 7:30 a.m. Floyd & Margaret Highley

1:30 p.m. Mass at Miller Place

Wednesday, February 14

Ash Wednesday 7:30 a.m. Becky Braun

9:00 a.m. Althea Staugler & Hole Family

6:30 p.m. Mary Bruns

Thursday, February 15

7:30 a.m. Agatha Leugers

Friday, February 16

7:30 a.m. Victor & Matilda Rable

Saturday, February 17

6:30 p.m. Walt Langenkamp

Sunday, February 18

7:30 a.m. People of the Parish

9:00 a.m. Madge Dieringer

12:00 noon Liv. & Dec. George & Matilda Maier

2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) Archbishop Schnurr sends his thanks to everyone

from Immaculate Conception Parish who has pledged to the

2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal. If you have not yet made

your pledge, please consider doing so this week. These

important local ministries depend on our help each year.

You will find extra pledge envelopes in the pews for

your convenience this weekend. To make a pledge securely

online, please visit CatholicAppeal.net. Thank you!

† Vocation Cross † February 18-24 -- Dennis & Dwyn Hirt

February 25-March 3 -- Calvin & Maria Laborde

Readings for the Week of February 11, 2018

Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31--11:1/Mk 1:40-45

Monday: Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13

Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21

Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12

-13, 14 and 17 [cf. 3a]/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25

Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15

Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32

Next Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15

© Liturgical Publications Inc

Dear Parishioner,

Lent begins, Wednesday, February 14th with Ash Wednesday, a day of fast and abstinence

for Catholics. Ashes remind us to turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel. Ash

Wednesday masses will be at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM.

Prayer, fasting and almsgiving are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. Prayer invites

us into God’s presence, whether personal or communal, through Scripture, devotional prayer,

adoration, meditation, journaling, Stations of the Cross, other sacramentals and especially through

the Eucharist, our great prayer of Thanksgiving. Our Lenten fasting is rooted in experiencing

hunger for food, but it goes beyond this. We are hungry so that we might discover what we truly need. Fasting

helps us look at all that we consume (and all that consumes us). It helps us discern what is good and right in

God’s eyes. Fasting clears the deck, simplifies our lives, and frees us to work toward a world that is more just and

loving. Almsgiving is the way in which we work for greater justice. It is all the deeds we can do and the gifts we

can offer to help recreate the world anew.

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, March 30, 2018, are days of fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are

also days of abstinence. Fasting is to be observed by all those 18 years of age and older, who have not yet

celebrated their 60th birthday. On a fast day one full meal is allowed. Two other meals sufficient to maintain

strength, may be taken to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between

meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed. Abstinence is observed by all those 14

years of age and older. On days of abstinence no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would

be seriously affected, the law does not oblige.

With regard to the obligatory days listed above, however, there are frequent questions about the degree of

seriousness of the matter. The teaching of Pope John Paul II may be simply paraphrased: the obligation to do

penance is a serious one; the obligation to observe, as a whole or “substantially,” the penitential days specified by

the Church is also serious. No one should be scrupulous in this regard; failure to observe an individual day of

penance is not considered serious. People should seek to do more rather than less. Fast and abstinence on the days

prescribed should be considered a minimum response to the Lord’s call to penance and conversion.

There are resources and opportunities that may deepen your Lenten journey:

Beginning February 19th, Monday evening Stations of the Cross at 6:30 p.m. followed by Lenten Mass

at 7:00 p.m.

Lenten Faith Sharing on Thursdays – see flier in this week’s bulletin.

The Little Black Book for adults or Little Purple Book for children can be picked up in the entrance of

church, PAC or the Parish Office. These provide deeper insights into the season of Lent.

The Light Is On for You - This year at I.C. and in parishes across the Archdiocese of Cincinnati the

Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available on Tuesday, February 27th from 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. in

Church. Consider making a commitment this Lent to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and

receive the healing grace of God’s forgiveness and love. Learn more at: www.lightison4u.com. I.C.

will also have a Parish Penance Service Wednesday, February 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. and individual

confessions Thursdays, March 15th and 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Individual confessions will be held

Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (No Saturday Confessions March 31st)

www.usccb.org/lent/ The United States Conference of catholic Bishops provides numerous Lenten

resources.

May this Lent be a prayerful and spiritual renewal for each of us.

Fr. Ken & Fr. Vince

Ash Wednesday Collection The collection to aid the Church in Africa will take place on Ash Wednesday. The fastest growing area of

the church is Africa. We can support the Church in Africa as they face unprecedented growth in challenging

circumstances.

Attention Ushers Plan “B” will be in effect for all Masses on Ash Wednesday. When you arrive at church check and see if

there are enough ushers. If you are the first one there start the prep work and secure enough ushers to help you.

Come join us on our Lenten journey through the

Scripture of the Mysteries of the Rosary.

The first four Thursdays in March we will pray,

explore, and reflect on the Luminous, Sorrowful, and

Glorious Mysteries using Stephen Binz’s

Threshold Bible Study book

Mysteries of the Rosary.

This study explores the biblical roots of each mystery

and the meditative traditions of this popular prayer.

Enhance your reflection of these Mysteries by

understanding their biblical underpinnings.

There are two opportunities each day for you to join a

discussion group, 8:30 AM or 7:00 PM., so you can

pick which one better fits your schedule. All meetings

will be in Room 102 of the I.C. PAC.

March 1 – Study and discussion of various apparitions

of the Blessed Virgin Mary

March 8 – Discussion, reflection and prayer of the

Luminous Mysteries

March 15 – Discussion, reflection and prayer of the

Sorrowful Mysteries

March 22 – Discussion, reflection and prayer of the

Glorious Mysteries

For more information, contact

Charlie Mescher

Phone: 419-586-5618

E-mail: meschercj@bright.net

Celebrate National Marriage Week

February 7–14, 2018

Celebrate the beauty and sanctity of marriage with

Humanae Vitae (1968-2018):

•Married love particularly reveals its true

nature and nobility when we realize that it takes its

origin from God, who “is love” (no. 8).

•“Marriage . . . [is] ordained toward the

procreation and education of children. Children are

really the supreme gift of marriage and contribute in

the highest degree to their parents’ welfare” (no. 9;

GS, no. 50).

•“The fundamental nature of the marriage act, .

. . Renders [husband and wife] capable of generating

new life—and this as a result of laws written into the

actual nature of man and of woman” (no. 12).

Marriage Benefits Everyone . . . •Economically: Married men and women have

more wealth and financial stability.

•Personally: Men and women in a stable

marriage live longer lives and have better health and

greater personal happiness.

•For Children: Children who are raised by a

married mother and father perform better in school

and have less trouble with the law, teen pregnancy,

and addiction.

For resources to prepare for marriage or

strengthen your marriage and family, visit:

www.foryourmarriage.org

www.portumatrimonio.org

For videos, study guides and catechesis on why

marriage is unique, visit:

www.marriageuniqueforareason.org.

For national studies and statistics as well as

resources for your marriage, visit:

www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth

Rest In Peace Remember in your prayers those who have died,

especially Paul Robinson.

School News

Last week we celebrated Catholic Schools Week.

The week began with an opening mass and an open house on

Sunday. The sixth grade presented a blacklight show and the

second grade presented a few Spanish songs they have

learned in Spanish class. Our service project for the week

was to collect needed personal care items for Our Home

Family Resource Center in Celina. Grades K-6 collected over

900 items for people in need. Congratulations to our first

grade class who earned a pizza party for collecting the most

items! The students wrote letters to retired priests and sisters

thanking them for their service as a way to celebrate

vocations on Monday. On Tuesday kids dressed in their best

red, white, and blue to show patriotism as we celebrated the

nation. Congratulations to Annabelle Baucher, Haylee

Harling, Stephanie Branceleone, Madison Muntzinger, Avery

Stachler, Jack McGohan, and Maddie Fleck for being best

dressed! On Wednesday, we watched videos of random acts

of kindness in our classrooms and students were challenged

to carry out some of these acts by the end of the week. These

acts of kindness really do make a difference! Thursday was a

special day for our students as we walked to the movie

theater with our family teams for a special showing of

Paddington 2! We are grateful for our supportive PTO who

covered a portion of each student’s fee for our movie outing!

Our week ended with a beautiful celebration at mass

honoring our volunteers who make I.C. so special! We are

truly blessed! Friday afternoon brought our week to a close

with a family team activity of BINGO and dodgeball!

Catholic Schools Week gives us a chance to celebrate what

makes I.C. School unique - sharing our faith with others!

We are proud to congratulate two of our fifth grade

students Ryan Wibbenmeyer and Jon Lutz for their winning

performance at the city spelling bee this week! Ryan was the

champion and Jon was runner-up! Way to go!

Student council members recently presented a check

for $800 to Mr. Mark Giesige for our sister parish and school

in El Chan, Guatemala. Most of the money was raised by our

annual Beach Blanket Bingo evenings. The money will be

used for a nutrition program for the school children. It is very

difficult to learn when you come to school hungry. With this

program the children receive 2 good meals a week to help

them to be successful in school.

Please Save the Date! The 8th annual All Saints Dinner Auction is set for

October 27, 2018 at Romer’s Catering in Celina. We look

forward to the change of venue and another great fundraiser

for I.C. School.

“We Are God’s Holy Boys and Girls - One Big Happy Family”

“We follow the leader - Jesus!”

Nominations for Pastoral Council Pastoral Council nominations are being accepted

through February 23. A nomination may be made by any

member of Immaculate Conception parish who is 18 years of

age or older. Please speak to the person you wish to

nominate, seeking their approval and submit all nominations

in writing, signed by the nominating parishioner. You may

also nominate yourself. Names may be submitted in the

collection basket or at the Parish Office.

Serving on the council provides a wonderful

opportunity to learn more about how the parish functions and

to help provide valuable leadership and direction by working

with the pastor and parish staff. The commitment involves

monthly meetings (except June, July and December) for a

term of three years.

Parish Directory The 2017 Parish Directory has arrived. Parishioners

who were photographed or submitted a picture to the parish

directory can pick up their book in the PAC on Tuesday,

February 13 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Those parishioners who

were unable to participate through a photo, but still want a

parish directory, are able to purchase one for $10.00.

Directories may also be picked up at the Parish Office during

business hours 9:00-Noon and 1:00-7:00 p.m. Monday thru

Thursday and 9:00-Noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday.

Buy Scrip Cards for Your Valentine Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, so buy Scrip

gift cards for your favorite restaurant to take your sweetie out

to dinner! Or she would love some good smelling items from

Bath and Body Works!

Mardi Gras Celebration Come join us for the annual I.C. Mardi Gras party in

the PAC on Tuesday, February 13 for food, fun and

fellowship! We will be serving many appetizers as well as

wings, soups, and sandwiches from 5:00-7:00 p.m. There

will be a large selection of salads and desserts. A free will

offering will be accepted. Come enjoy the evening and have

fun as we prepare for the Lenten season.

Pies Needed The first K of C Fish Fry will be held on

Friday, February 16. Ladies of the Altar Rosary

Society please bake a pie for the Fish Fry and

drop it off at the K of C Hall between 4:00 & 5:00 p.m. If

you are unable to drop your pies off please contact Trish

Baucher at 419-586-4186.

Thank You! The St. Vincent de Paul Society received $954.07 the

weekend of February 3 & 4 from generous parish members.

Thank you.

Our Food For All Initiative: Be Multiplied received 165

food items which were donated to C.A.L.L.

Bulletin articles are due in writing by 9:00 a.m.

on Tuesday. You may email article to: ann@celina-ic.org.

Saturday, February 17, 6:30 p.m.

Servers: Jonathan Lutz and Brecken Adams

Commentator: Lindsey Lunz

Lector: Gerald Vian

Gifts: Mike Adams

E. M.: Joe Hoying, Sue Siebert, Dan Siebert, Lori Vian,

Greg Evers

Ushers: Team A, Steven Byrley, Captain

Sunday, February 18, 7:30 a.m. Servers: Crofford Black and Reeves Black

Commentator: Janet Ramsey

Lector: Janet Hoyng

Gifts: Dave Pax

E. M.: Donna Hartke, Sandy Sielschott, Becky Lipp,

Elden Heckler, Joan Carr

Ushers: Team B, Mike Everman, Captain

Sunday, February 18, 9:00 a.m. Servers: Adam Faber and Noah Shrock

Commentator: Paulette Sommer

Lector: Dale Sommer

Gifts: Charles Heckler

E. M.: X Jane Homan, Kylie Johnson, Jon Yost,

Lisa Schott, Jim Fishpaw, Tom Drexler, Shaun Olberding,

Joe Pecharich, Chad Stolly, Pat Hull, Ann Hull,

Christine Carney

Ushers: Team C, Ken Art, Captain

Sunday, February 18, 12:00 Noon Servers: Cayden Hirsch and Zach Hirsch

Commentator: Nicole Schumm

Lector: Alli Darras

Gifts: Jerry Hirsch

E. M.: Eric Clausen, Kelli Clausen, Richard Carlin,

Janet Smith, John Schmidt

Ushers: Team D, Stephen Seibel, Captain

Nursery February 18, *Diane Smith & Elaine Hinton

Calendar of Events for the Week

Sunday, February 11 9:00 a.m. Sunday School

9:00 a.m. Nursery available in the PAC

10:15 a.m. Confirmation Class

7:00 p.m. Bingo at the K of C Hall Tuesday, February 13

5:00-7:00 p.m. Mardi Gras in the PAC

7:00 p.m. RCIA

Friday, February 16

5:00-7:00 p.m. K of C Fish Fry

Saturday, February 17

11:00 a.m. Reconciliation

Sunday, February 18

9:00 a.m. Nursery available in the PAC 7:00 p.m. Bingo at the K of C Hall

Bingo Chairperson February 18: Joe Bruns

Crew Captain February 18: Tom Rable Jr.

Workers February 18: Kristi Rable, Ryan Muhlenkamp,

Jennifer Harling, Ginny Bryan, Bob Hoyng, Rita Snider

Mission Breakfast Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma, Mission Fund

Breakfast is February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in their handicap

accessible church basement. Cost is free will offering. Proceeds to

benefit various mission projects.

Parish Mission Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma, is hosting a Parish

Mission February 19-21 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. each night. The

presenter is Fr. Andy O’Reilly, C.PP.S. and the topic is “The

Eucharist”. All are invited to attend this Lenten program.

Are You Ready To Be Transformed? Attend “Salt and Light: A Transformative Journey into

Catholic Social Teaching,” presented by the Archdiocese of

Cincinnati Catholic Social Action Office. Join us on an adventure

into the social dimension of the Gospel, focusing on how caring for

God’s creation is caring for our brothers and sisters as well as

focusing on options for the poor and vulnerable. We’ll use our

experience as an example of how we can address any real, local

issue of poverty or injustice that calls for a Christian response.

Kicking off with an exploration of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict

XVI’s writings, this series will include an immersion experience,

and opportunities to transform society by seeing and judging how

the Vatican and U.S. bishops’ statements on the Church’s social

teaching, can lead us to avenues for action through organized

parish social ministry. Five Thursday evening sessions: Feb. 22,

March 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Archdiocesan

Offices, 119 E. Water St., Sidney. Please register by contacting

Becky Kunkler at 937-224-3026 ext. 5015 or

rkunkler@catholiccincinnati.org. Cost is $25, payable the first

night.

Stewardship Offering February 4

Envelopes/online (302) $ 12,872.00

Loose 1,721.05

Total Received $ 14,593.05

Weekly Offering: $ 14,593.05

Week Budgeted: 14,200.00

Over/Short: $ 393.05

YTD Total Collection: $465,975.77

YTD Total Budgeted: 454,400.00

Over/Short to date: $ 11,575.77

To give electronically for fiscal year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 visit

www.celina-ic.org and click Donate.

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