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

Tiffany Pierstorff, Program Administrator

Gary Locke, Youth Minister - 419-953-3178

PASTORAL COUNCIL Mike Braun, 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

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 26, 2018

Gospel Meditation-Encourage Deeper Understanding of the Scripture

“This saying is hard; who can accept it?” The

words of Jesus' disciples in today's Gospel must

sound familiar. At some point in our lives, you and I

have said it about some article of our faith.

Christianity makes firm demands on our ethical

behavior and gives no easy answers for suffering.

Many disciples were confused and dismayed by

Jesus' words in the Bread of Life Discourse. Not all

of them, however, had the same reaction.

When the disciples question Jesus' teaching,

he confirms its truth. “The words I have spoken to

you are spirit and life.” For some, Jesus' reassurance

was not enough. These disciples do not question

Jesus further or wrestle with their lack of

understanding. The mighty deeds Jesus has done

fade to the background. “Many of his disciples

returned to their former way of life and no longer

accompanied him.” For them, their doubt proves too

much.

Jesus turns to the Twelve, knowing that

confusion lives in their hearts as well. Peter

answers. “Master, to whom shall we go? You have

the words of eternal life. We have come to believe

and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.”

Notice this is not a confession of perfect

understanding. It is a confession of faith in Jesus.

The precise words may still confuse them, but they

believe the One who said them.

In our own lives, we face doubt, confusion,

and disillusionment in our Christian faith. The same

choice available to the disciples is available to us. Do

you have faith in Jesus, even when you lack perfect

understanding? Will you stay or will you go? What do

you do with your doubt?

The Endowment Fund received $25.00 in

memory of Jim Rhodes.

Mass Intentions For The Week

Monday, August 27

St. Monica

7:30 a.m. Doris Barker

Tuesday, August 28

St. Augustine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

7:30 a.m. Larry B. Braun

10:00 a.m. Mass at Celina Gardens

Wednesday, August 29

The Passion of St. John the Baptist

7:30 a.m. Ralph & Millie Bomholt Family

Thursday, August 30

7:30 a.m. Paul Marchal

Friday, August 31

7:30 a.m. Paul Jones (Anniversary)

9:00 a.m. Jim Rhodes

Saturday, September 1

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

6:30 p.m. Paul Stachler

Sunday, September 2

7:30 a.m. People of the Parish

9:00 a.m. Bernard Hoying

12:00 noon Randy Griesdorn

RCIA Sessions Coming Soon!

Do you know someone who has been asking

about the Catholic Church or considering becoming

Catholic? The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of

Adults) is an opportunity for them to learn more

about our Catholic faith.

Sessions for I.C., Our Lady of Guadalupe &

St. Teresa will be held on Tuesdays at the I.C. Parish

Activity Center, Room 102 and generally last 1½

hours.

An introductory session will be scheduled for

early September!! The RCIA process concludes with

the Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 20, 2019.

If you know someone who may be interested

in joining the RCIA process, contact Fr. Vince at

vwirtner@celina-ic.org or call the Parish Office at

419-586-6648.

Remember in your prayers those who have

died, especially Mort Heckler.

Legacies and bequests help continue the faith.

Please remember Immaculate Conception Parish in

your will and expressions of sympathy.

Readings for the Week of August 26, 2018

Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-

32/Jn 6:60-69

Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12/Mt 23:13-22

Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Mt 23:23-26

Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18/Mk 6:17-29

Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9/Mt 24:42-51

Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25/Mt 25:1-13

Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 25:14-30

Next Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/

Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

© LPi

Congratulations to the following who were

recently Baptized: Ava Lynn, daughter of Ryan &

Mary Guggenbiller; Brooks Lane, son of Eric &

Danielle Schott; and Eli Louis, son of Dave &

Jennifer Weitzel.

† Vocation Cross † Sept. 2-8 -- Jim & James Poeppelman

Sept. 9-15 -- Ned & Jo Pryer

School Carnival The 9th annual I.C. School Carnival will be

held on Sunday, September 9 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Our raffle this year includes 1st prize $500 gas card

donated by Asset Allocation, 2nd prize pizza a month

for a year from Celina Wine Store, 3rd prize $200 gas

card donated by Pax Machine, 4th prize Bella’s

Italian Grille gift basket, and 5th prize $25 gift card

donated by Farm Credit Mid-America. Tickets are

$10 each or 2 for $15. Raffle tickets will be on sale

outside the main doors of the Church after all

masses this weekend August 25 & 26. Tickets can

also be purchased in the school office. Please call

Kati Heckler at 419-963-8829 with any questions.

Dinner Auction The 8th annual All Saints Dinner Auction will

be held October 27, 2018. We look forward to our

change of venue to Romers in Celina. If you or your

business would be interested in donating to the

auction or if you want to reserve tickets to the event

please stop by or call the school office at 419-586-

2379. Please join us for a wonderful evening and

support IC School.

Immaculate Conception School Asbestos Re-

inspection occurred July 13, 2017. (40 CRF 763)

AHERA Compliance Notification can be viewed on

our parish website at: https://celina-ic.org/wp-

content/uploads/2018/08/40-CRF-763-AHERA-

Compliance-Notification-2018-2019.pdf.

Monthly Collections for Area Needy Next weekend collection boxes for monetary

donations for St. Vincent de Paul will be at the

church doors. We also will have our Food For All collection. Tables will be set up at the entrances of

church. Food pantries are not permitted to distribute

food items with expired dates so please check

expiration dates on all items.

National Novena The U.S. bishops urge our participation each

Friday in a nationwide Novena for the Legal

Protection of Human Life taking place August 3–

September 28. Participants will receive weekly email

or text reminders to pray and fast, along with little-

known facts about Roe v. Wade to share with others.

Sign up at www.usccb.org/pray.

First Saturday Devotions First Saturday Devotions will be held at St.

Charles Center main chapel on Saturday, September

1 at 2:00 p.m. This includes an hour of prayer with

adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the rosary and

other devotions followed by Benediction. All are

welcome to attend.

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.

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: Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4

and 11 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the St. Charles Center *

Lower Level Lounge. Please register by contacting

Tom Kueterman at 419-925-5022 or email

smdeanery@bright.net by August 30. Cost is $25,

payable the first night.

Marriage Help Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry

with each other? Do you argue ... or have you just

stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it

only make it worse? Have you thought about

separation or divorce? Retrouvaille helps couples

through difficult times in their marriages.

For confidential information about or to

register for the upcoming program beginning with a

weekend on September 7 – 9, 2018. Please visit:

helpourmarriage.com or call: 513-456-5413

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

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

Saturday, Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Servers: Jonathan Shaffer & Brian Williams

Commentator: Nicole Schumm

Lector: Pat Meikle

Gifts: Nancy Krugh

E. M.: Dan Siebert, Sue Siebert, Diane Wagner,

Jane Homan, Margaret Baskett

Ushers: Team I, Anna Garman, Captain

Sunday, Sept. 2, 7:30 a.m.

Servers: Lauren Schroeder & John Robinson

Commentator: Janet Ramsey

Lector: Janet Hoyng

Gifts: Allan Vorhees

E. M.: Ron Hoying, John Schmidt, Rita Snider,

Denny Marbaugh, Pat Brookhart

Ushers: Team J, Charles Heckler, Captain

Sunday, Sept. 2, 9:00 a.m.

Servers: Alex & Ava Knapke

Commentator: Trish Baucher

Lector: Cissy Muntzinger

Gifts: Adam Clutter

E. M.: X Chad Stolly, Jim Miller, Anne Knapke, Jon Yost,

Tom Muhlenkamp, Anita Muhlenkamp

Ushers: Team K, Del Kramer, Captain

Sunday, Sept. 2, 12:00 Noon

Servers: David Kramer & Zoe Cox

Commentator: Jim Poeppelman

Lector: Jan Dues

Gifts: Bob Hoyng

E. M.: Donna Hartke, James Poeppelman, Myra Hileman,

Joan Koontz, Judie Braun, Richard Carlin, Mike Braun,

Jeanne Braun, Mike Shaffer, Cindy Shaffer,

Marge Waterman

Ushers: Team L, Chip Felver, Captain

Calendar of Events for the Week

Sunday, August 26

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

7:00 p.m. Bingo at the K of C Hall

Saturday, September 1

9:00-11:00 a.m. Scout Paper Drive, 435 W. Wayne St.

11:00 a.m. Reconciliation

Sunday, September 2

Nursery Closed

No Bingo at the K of C Hall

Loss of a Spouse is a 1-evening GriefShare

program for those whose spouse has died. It will be

offered on Mon., Aug. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Mike’s

Place, 33 Elm St., Fort Loramie. Cost is $7.00 for the

participant guide. Advance reservations are not required.

Divorced or Separated??

Too many people stay stuck in their pain and

don’t know how to find their way past the pain of divorce

or separation. A 12-week support group begins Tues.,

Sept. 4 at 7:15 p.m. at the Parish Office Center just east

of St. Michael Church, 33 Elm St., Fort Loramie, Ohio.

Cost of $25 per person includes a “Survival Guide,” and

materials for 12 weeks. Topics included in the series

include shock, denial, fear, anger, depression, loneliness,

financial issues, battles in court, custody and visitation,

& annulment. Find comfort and counsel consistent with

Catholic teachings. Call Rose Meyer at 937-295-2891 or

rosem@nflregion.org to find out more information or to

register.

Job Opportunity

St. Charles Center is looking for some part time

food service aides to help in their kitchen. Food prep,

dining hall set up and clean up along with helping

residents through the serving line are a few of the

responsibilities. Must be able to work evenings 3:30-6:30

p.m. and some weekends. Apply at St. Charles Center,

2860 US RT 127, Celina.

Magnificat Women’s Conference

Join us Saturday, September 22 at St. Charles

Center, Carthagena, for the annual Women’s Conference

featuring Fr. Nathan Cromly. The day will begin at 8:00

a.m. with Mass. and end at 3:00 p.m. Cost is $25.00,

which includes breakfast and lunch. To register send a

check payable to Coldwater Holy Trinity Church. Mail to:

Rene Klosterman at 912 W. Vine St., Coldwater, Ohio

45828, or call her at 419-678-4700. Or call Ginny Gehret

at 419-942-2473.

Stewardship Offering

August 12

Envelopes/online (284) $ 13,818.00

Loose 1,439.00

Total Received $ 15,257.00

August 19

Envelopes/online (273) $ 10,651.00

Loose 1,494.16

Total Received $ 12,145.16

YTD Total Collection: $110,054.06

YTD Total Budgeted: 116,000.00

Over/Short to date: ($ 5,945.94)

Feast of the Assumption $2,199.00

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

2019 visit www.celina-ic.org and click Donate.

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