Bulletin Date: Sep 04, 2016

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
MELBOURNE BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
Saturday, September 3
9:00 a.m. Jane Strychack by Bill and Joan Volk
4:30 p.m. Barbara Nienstedt by Annette Dodd & Cindy
Sheppard
Sunday, September 4
9:00 a.m. James McMahan by Paul & Mary Braun
11:00 a.m. Donna McKenna by Paul, Michelle & Tianna
Marotta
Monday, September 5
8:00 a.m. Lisa Landry & Charlie Dimon by Joy Dimon
Tuesday, September 6
8:00 a.m. Jim O’Toole by Kathy & Denis McInerny
Wednesday, September 7
8:00 a.m. Aidan Farrell by Bill & Mary Johnson
Thursday, September 8
8:00 a.m. Dean Woznack by his wife, Ludwika
Friday, September 9
8:00 a.m. Jim O’Toole by the Mendes Family
Saturday, September 10
9:00 a.m. Helen Lynch by the Monday Wexford Bridge
Ladies
4:30 p.m. Anna Yaremko by Bob & Marlene Marando
Sunday, September 11
9:00 a.m. Donna Mckenna by Nora & Bob Wallace
11:00 a.m. Bernie Loftus by Barbara
Saturday, September 10
4:30 p.m.
Lucas Blackwell, Frank Horn, Andy Klausman,
Kendell Mindnich, Toni Polster, George Rybicki, Ann
Youngblood, Dolly Biennas, Bonita Payne
Sunday, September 11
9:00 a.m.
Carol Colombo, Wendy Ellis, Mary Kay
O’Toole, Amelia & Camille Stimpson, Barbara Van Dam,
Amy Sullivan, Nat & Sonja Villaire
11:00 a.m. Mike Benner, Marylyn Chanda, Agnes
Crowley, Barbara Lizardi, Barbara Loftus, Jeff Perry, Julie
& Terry Pierce, Judith Rohan
Offertory Collection
The Sanctuary Choir will have its first rehearsal of the new
season on Wednesday, September 7, in the church at 7:00
p.m. New members are invited, and all voice parts are needed,
especially tenors and basses. A reception will be held following
rehearsal to welcome all new and returning singers. Come join
the fun, and sing God's praises with us!
Take note: The
Children's Choir will begin rehearsals on Wednesday,
September 7, from 4:30-5:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall, after
religious education classes. The children rehearse music to
sing at the monthly Children's Mass and other special
celebrations. All children 2nd grade and above are welcome
and snacks are provided. For more information, please call
Gretchen at 745-9407.
$8,993.00
If you would like to purchase fresh flowers for
the altar for a special occasion or in memory
of a loved one contact Joy Dimon at 9561834.
Altar Flowers: September 4, 2016 – In loving memory of
the deceased members of the Daukshus and Torelli
Families.
VISITS FOR THE SICK
If you know someone who is homebound, in a nursing
home or rehabilitation center, and would like a visit from the
Ministers to the Sick or a Priest, please notify Joy Dimon at
956-1834.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
A Miraculous Medal Novena will be held every Monday
immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Booklets for the
Novena are in the center aisle.
PRAYER LINE
Please call in prayer requests for the Telephone Prayer Line to
Marian Kulik at 728-1302 or Rosemarie Meerbott at 725-7053.
DAILY ROSARY AND BOOK OF PETITIONS
There is a prayer petition book to Our Lady of the Rosary
located on the shelf at the back of the church. List your
petitions - they will be included with the recitation of the rosary
prayed before and after daily Mass. All are welcome to join us.
SUNDAY READINGS
First Reading
Wisdom 9:13-18b (129C)
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17
Second Reading
Philemon 9-10, 12-17
Gospel
Luke 14:25-33
READERS
Saturday, September 10
4:30 p.m.
Andrew Klausman, Brock Marks
Sunday, September 11
9:00 a.m.
William Klein, Joey Paternoster
11:00 a.m. Jeff Perry, Ellie Bonenberger
ALTAR SERVERS
Saturday, September 10
4:30 p.m.
Kellyn & Elisabeth Marks
Sunday, September 11
9:00 a.m.
Jack & Mary Paternoster
11:00 a.m.
Sophia Anderson, Damon Malesic
Sing a New Song!
SONSHINE BIBLE STUDY
The Sonshine Bible Study will begin on Wednesday,
September 7th at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Office. We will
continue our study on the Bible Time Line. Remember to bring
your large note book. If you have any questions call Ellen
Pettengill at (321)727- 8422. Jean Roy will be our facilitator.
NEW PASTOR OF
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH IS
FATHER NICHOLAS KING!
Bishop Noonan has appointed Father Nicholas King,
of St. Mary’s Church in Rockledge, as Pastor of
Immaculate Conception Church, effective September
1, 2016. However, Fr. King’s arrival date is
pending. We will provide more information as to Fr.
King’s arrival as we receive it.
23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WOMEN’S GUILD
MARK YOUR CALENDAR for 2016
September 12 at 9:30 a.m. Board Meeting
Sept. 15, Thurs., at noon.
General Mtg/Covered Dish
October 8, Sat. at 6:00 p.m.
“A Taste of Italy”
Dinner/Dance
November 6 & December 11 Coffee Sunday
(After 9 a.m. & 11am Masses)
Nov. 7, Mon. at 9:30 a.m.
Board Meeting
December 5, Mon. at noon
Christmas Luncheon
January 27 & 28, 2017
Rummage Sale
UPCOMING DINNER/DANCE
A Taste Of Italy-----October 8 in the Parish Hall
Music by "Remember When" -- Catered by Chef Tom
$25 per person-Tickets on sale starting September 10
For more information call Joan at 321-956-7918
ICC Women's Guild General Meeting
Thursday, September 15th at noon in the Parish Center,
Deacon Mike Biennas will be our speaker on "The Mass - Fact,
Myth and Fiction" Bring your favorite recipe dish to share.
Come, bring a friend and enjoy a social afternoon.
THE STEPHEN SERIES: WHY LAY MINISTRY?
Is God calling you to be a Stephen Minister? Applications
are available at the church office during regular business
hours, or see Gretchen at any weekend Mass in the choir
loft. Completed applications are due by September 30,
and Stephen Minister training classes will begin on
Thursday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Office.
For more info call Gretchen at 745-9407 or Donna at 6939870.
ELIJAH CUP
Take the Elijah Cup home for a week and pray for
vocations to the Priesthood, the Diaconate and the
Religious Life. Please prayerfully consider participating in
this ministry. To see available weeks, contact Dr. Bill Klein
at (321)794-1322, or [email protected] (The Fr. Nolan
Chalice is passed weekly at the 9:00 a.m. Mass).
Easton Family – Week of August 28th
Michelle Chanda-Hawks - Week of September 4
Comments from previous Elijah Cup participants:
“I learned a lot!”; “I felt honored!”; It gives me hope!”;
“Profound & Compelling!”; “Love!”; “Inestimable service of
Priests”; “The Lord rewards prayer”; “Openness”; “Hope”,
“Humility”, “Appreciation”, Devotion”, “Dedication”.
Faith Formation
Faith Formation begins Wednesday, September 7th from 3:30
to 4:30 p.m. Confirmation Class dates are to be announced. if
you have a teen in 8th or 9th grade please contact Debbie
Weir-Khan at [email protected]
PRAISE BAND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
An organizational meeting for the Praise Band, our
Christian contemporary ensemble, will be on Monday,
September 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please join
us on September 12 if you are interested in becoming a
member of the Praise Band. Info-call Gretchen at 745-9407.
INVESTIGATE YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS!
Mark your calendars for two successive Sundays,
September 11 and 18, from 12 noon until 5:00 o'clock to
attend a 2-part course entitled "Discovering God's Vision
for Your Life".
The program is designed to help you discern what
your spiritual gifts are and how to use them more fully.
Anyone high school age and up is invited to attend.
The cost is $20, and lunch and materials are provided.
Please sign up by September 1st to insure that we
order enough course materials by calling Gretchen at
745-9407, or stop by the choir loft at any weekend
Mass.
EUCHARIST ADORATION NEWS UPDATE:
Newly appointed: Group Coordinator Mary Kay O'Toole 724-5166658 , Assistant Coordinator Vee Bates 321-728-2246
Our Chapel is being readied. Our beginning date has not
been set, but depending on number of adorers we will start
out on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. til 9:00 p.m. as more
people can arrange for an hour with God we will add
another day, one at a time. So far, 49 people have signed
up for adoration.
This is a work in progress for our Lord! All suggestions,
comments, are welcome. Look for further updates and
opening date of our chapel. How exciting to have such a
wonderful blessing for our parish. We will be having guest
speakers at times to enlighten and stimulate our interest in
adoration.
BIRTHRIGHT/GENESIS HOUSE
This weekend, September 3rd & 4th, is Birthright
Weekend, for the Birthright Center and the three Genesis
Houses. Envelopes are available in the back of the Church
and checks should be made out to "Birthright" or "Genesis
House". We will also have the Penny Sunday Collection.
Please consider giving your pennies to Birthright, an
organization that helps pregnant, needy mothers. Bring your
bag of pennies and drop them in the special bucket marked
"Birthright" by the entrance of the church.
SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
FOR LOUISIANA FLOOD VICTIMS
The Orlando Diocese has asked all diocesan parishes to
take up a special second collection this weekend for the
victims of the Louisiana flood victims.
Please be as generous as possible.
SHEPHERD'S CENTER – BEACHSIDE Fall Term - 2016
Summer is gone (well, almost!) and it's Shepherd's Center
time once again!! Classes meet Thursdays, starting Sept. 29th
at Eastminster Presbyterian Church on Riverside Drive and
Fridays at Ascension Lutheran Church on Pinetree Drive in
Indian Harbour Beach, ending on Nov. 18, 2016. Immaculate
Conception is one of our many area Churches sponsoring the
Shepherd's Center, which offers more than 44 classes with
over 300 participants. More information is in the brochure,
which is waiting for you in the Parish office and in Church as
well. If you have any questions, call the Shepherd's Center
(610-3937) or Judy Rohan (953-8368.) Remember, attendance
is never taken, there is no homework, and you'll just have a
plain good ol' time. It's a win-win!!
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J VV
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