Served by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood since 1864

CLUSTER SCHEDULE Saturday Masses

Immaculate Conception (IC) ............................... 5:00 PM

Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLG)............................ 7:00 PM

Sunday Masses

Immaculate Conception ................. 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Our Lady of Guadalupe ...................................... 9:00 AM

St. Teresa .......................................................... 10:00 AM

Weekdays Masses/Communion Services

Monday Immaculate Conception ....................... 7:30 AM

OLG Communion Service ................................ 8:00 AM

Tuesday IC ......................................................... 7:30 AM

OLG .................................................................. 8:00 AM

Wednesday IC Communion Service .................. 7:30 AM

OLG ................................................................... 7:00 PM

St. Teresa ........................................................... 7:00 PM

Thursday IC ....................................................... 7:30 AM

Friday OLG ........................................................ 8:00 AM

IC .............................. 9:00 AM (7:30 AM if no 9:00 AM

School Mass scheduled)

RECONCILIATION IC Saturday ......................................................... 11:00 AM

OLG Saturday ................................................6:15-6:45 PM

St. Teresa Wednesday ............................................ 6:30 PM

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 12:15 p.m. on second Sundays of January,

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

Center. Please call the Parish Office to register. Baptisms are at

12:15 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.

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.

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

Fr. Tim McFarland, C.PP.S., Parochial Vicar

Deacon Charlie Salway - csalway@celina-ic.org

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 EDUCATION COMMISSION Kylie Johnson, Chairperson

FINANCE COMMISSION Harry Coy, Chairperson

COUNSELING SERVICES Offered by Bob Skipper at Spiritual Center of Maria Stein

1-937-299-9005

Immaculate Conception Church

229 West Anthony Street, Celina, Ohio, 45822

Parish Office Phone: 419-586-6648 Fax: 419-586-6649 Website www.celina-ic.org

Religious Education Office 419-586-2370 School 419-586-2379 or 419-586-4987

Website www.icschool-celina.org

TWELTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, JUNE 21, 2020

Gospel Meditation - Encourage Deeper Understanding of Scripture

There are many things of which we can be

afraid: being rebuked, rejection, anger, being

challenged, having to defend ourselves, standing

alone, insecurity, failure, and even death. For some,

identifying and overcoming their fears is a daunting

task. Regardless of how much they may want to

break the cycle of fear, they find that they remain

close friends with old and dysfunctional behavioral

habits and norms. Maybe what they really fear is

change. There are many who gravitate to the

familiar and comfortable, and find safety and

security in doing so, even if they remain mired in

mediocrity. Human beings have to learn that there is

life beyond the “what has always been” and that

happiness and depth are possible when old

structures and systems have to be left behind.

Can you leave the near and dear, the

comfortable and familiar, the safe and secure, and

discover new opportunities? The shear thought of

doing so can bring on feelings of apprehension,

intense anger, resentment, defensiveness,

reluctance, resistance, and even apathy. If we have

to be responsible for making the change, cowardice

can creep in. If someone else is to blame for making

the change, any number of possible negative

reactions are possible. In the end, only one thing is

required and that is God. If I can rely on and deepen

my relationship with God, especially in the

Eucharist along with a community of believers, then

little else is of great concern. We have to figure out

what is really important. It is not always what we

think.

The Gospel calls us to stretch ourselves and

try new things, not to remain stuck and stagnant in

familiar ways. We are asked to live life more

deliberately, radically, and intentionally. We are

asked to leave the familiar behind and learn to live

with changing, and often limiting, human structures.

We cannot get too caught up in the physical,

ideological, or structural systems we are used to. The

Holy Spirit always leads and guides us. If we trust

this, we will find ourselves doing things we never

thought we could do. Always seek the path to joy and

love. They keep us from falling victim to our fears

and from seeking the nostalgic crutches we think we

need to achieve a sense of well-being and happiness.

©LPi

Rest In Peace

Remember in your prayers those who have

died, especially Eugene Reichert.

Monday, June 22

St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop; Sts. John Fisher,

Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs

7:30 a.m. Wilbur Bertke,

Jerry Everman

Tuesday, June 23

7:30 a.m. Kyle & Gary Wendel

Wednesday, June 24

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist

No Mass or Communion Service

Thursday, June 25

7:30 a.m. Alvin Keller & Keller family

Friday, June 26

7:30 a.m. Lucille Kramer

Saturday, June 27

St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the

Church

5:00 p.m. Don & Joan Schmiesing

Sunday, June 28

8:00 a.m. Don Kemper

11:00 a.m. Michael Carroll

1:30 p.m. People of the Parish

(First Communion)

The Endowment Fund received $50.00 in

memory of Bonnie Francis, $50.00 in memory of Ron

Houts, $215.00 in memory of Gene Reichert and

$20.00 in memory of Davy Winans.

† Vocation Cross † June 27-July 4 -- Mary Ann Padden

July 5-11 -- Jim Poeppelman

Readings for the week of June 21, 2020

Sunday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 [14c]/

Rom 5:12-15/Mt 10:26-33

Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13

[7b]/Mt 7:1-5

Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab,

3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14

Wednesday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/

Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80

Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21

-29

Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Mt 8:1-4

Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-

21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17

Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-

19 [2a]/Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42 ©LPi

Prize Parade Raffle Updates Prize Parade tickets may be purchased at

the parish office during normal business hours 9-

12, 1-7 Monday through Thursday and 9-12, 1-5 on

Fridays. Tickets may also be bought after

weekend Masses in front of church.

If you would be interested in sitting on the

porch of the parish office during the week to sell

Prize Parade tickets please call Lisa Schott at 419-

234-5748.

This year more than ever we need ticket

sellers. If you can stop at the parish office and sign

out tickets and sell them to friends and family, we

would appreciate it very much.

Scrip News

Scrip cards are now being sold at the parish

office during office hours: 9-12, 1-5 Monday through

Friday. For those who are not comfortable going into

places yet, you may order gift cards to be mailed to

you. Just fill out an order form, enclose your

payment, and put it in the mail slot at the parish

office. The cards you order will then be mailed to you,

so make sure you have the correct mailing address

on your check or a note with your address on it, and

specify that you want them sent.

Now that weekend Masses have resumed, we

will also have your orders available for pick up

outside the main entrances of Church beginning

June 20. You may either put your order in the parish

office mail slot, order online, or call the parish office

with your order. ALL drop-off orders MUST BE

PREPAID, but if you call in an order, you’ll have to

pay after Mass when picking up the cards. In order

to observe social distancing and minimize contact,

your cards will be in an envelope with your name on

it and the amount if it is not prepaid. A Scrip

representative will be there to oversee things, but

gift cards will not be sold then.

Thank you so much for supporting this

program especially in these trying times. We

appreciate all those who ordered online and the

Kroger shoppers who kept shopping even when the

school and parish office were closed.

The Scrip Program contributed $15,000 to IC

School in 2019, and has already contributed $5,000

in 2020, so keep up the good work!

Legacies and bequests help continue the

faith. Please remember Immaculate Conception

Parish in your will and expressions of sympathy.

Parish Life Donations

Parish Life sponsors major activities during

the year, the IC Christmas Bazaar and the Mardi

Gras party. Because of the support of our parish

family, the following gifts were made from the

proceeds of these two events.

►IC School Cafeteria $3500

►Choosing Life Pregnancy Center $2000

With this donation they were able to purchase a

refrigerator , a kitchen stove and help pay for a

dishwasher

►Brother Nick’s Haiti Project $1000

►St. John’s Builders $1000

►IC Mission Group $500

►CALL Backpack Program $500

We have chosen organizations that impact the

people who need help. Thank you for your continued

support of Parish Life’s events.

Mother’s Group

Young mothers group forming in IC Cluster

parishes. Planning to gather 1-2 times per month

depending on needs of group to share about

parenting, family life, and supporting spiritual

g r o w t h w i t h i n o u r l i v e s . E m a i l

icclustermothersgroup@gmail.com if interested.

(children welcome at meetings)

Local Events

The 10th Annual Art Show and Sale will be

held both online and at the Maria Stein Shrine from

June 26 - July 17, 2020! Come see amazing pieces

from artists near and far. Nationally recognized

artist, Tim Langenderfer, is this year's show judge!

Visit mariasteinshrine.org for more details.

The CountryFest is unfortunately cancelled

but the annual pilgrimage is still on! Join the

Knights of St. John and the American Legion as they

pray the rosary from the Knights of St. John Hall

parking lot to the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy

Relics. Father Matthew Keller, presiding. For

additional information, contact the Shrine Ministry

office at 419-925-4532.

Tune in to the Radio Rosary every Sunday at

9:30 a.m. on WCSM (96.7 FM). This weekly rosary is

sponsored by individuals and various church related

groups.

Bulletin Deadline Change

Bulletin articles for the July 5 bulletin

are due in writing by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June

26. You may email article to: ann@celina-

ic.org.

Saturday, June 27, 5:00 p.m.

Sacristans: Paulette Sommer

Commentator: Paulette Sommer

Lector: Andrea Faber

E. M.: Deacon Charlie Salway, Paulette Sommer,

Gerard Ahrns

Ushers: Team J, Charles Heckler, Captain

Sunday, June 28, 8:00 a.m.

Sacristans: Tom & Diane McLaughlin

Commentator: Diane McLaughlin

Lector: Tom McLaughlin

E. M.: Deacon Charlie Salway, Christy Kramer,

Joan Wurster

Ushers: Team K, Del Kramer, Captain

Sunday, June 28, 11:00 a.m.

Sacristans: Bev Korte

Commentator: Cissy Muntzinger

Lector: Allison Darras

E. M.: Abby Gehle, Bev Korte, Lisa Schott

Ushers: Team L, Tim Wenning, Captain

This bulletin is furnished to the parish

without charge. The advertisements that appear,

completely defray the costs. Please patronize our

sponsors. We thank them for their support of our

parish! Our Featured Sponsors this week:

Catholic Financial Life

Denny’s DOOR COMPANY

B & G Auto Collision Body Shop

Calling Young Adults Hello and Congratulations Class of 2020!

What an exciting time it is to graduate high school

and begin the next season of life as young adults. If

you have not heard, Quo Vadis ([kwoh] + [vaa] +

[dis]) is a Catholic young adult community in the

Mercer, Auglaize, Shelby, and Darke County area

(18-29). We get together to grow in friendship and

enjoy life while growing in our faith with one

another. Ultimately we are striving to live life

together and seek Heaven! We would love for you to

come check out any of the different things we have

going on from our Sunday Night Speakers, Rec

Night, Volunteer Events, and Men's/Women's

Events. Find us on social media for more details!

Feel free to reach out to Joelle at 419-852-7815 or

Jacob at 419-852-7780 with any questions!"

The next Quo Vadis Night is Sunday, June 28

at 7:00 p.m. in the courtyard at the Maria Stein Relic

Shrine. Benj Klare from the Office of Marriage &

Family Evangelization & Discipleship for the

Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be speaking to 18-29

year olds. Bring a lawn chair & a friend!”

Help Needed CALL Food Pantry is in need of monetary

donations for their outside garden, to help offset the

cost of garden tools, produce plants, compost etc..

Please send donations to : CALL Food Pantry, 420

N. Brandon Ave., Celina, OH 45822. Please

designate donations for the outside garden. Thank

you.

Stewardship Offering June 7

Envelopes/online (183) $ 14,853.13

Loose 1,274.00

Total Received $ 16,127.13

Weekly Offering: $ 16,127.13

Week Budgeted: 14,600.00

Over/Short: $ 1,527.13

YTD Total Collection: $707,457.22

YTD Total Budgeted: 715,400.00

Over/Short to date: ($ 7,942.78)

To give electronically for fiscal year July 1, 2019 to

June 30, 2020 visit www.celina-ic.org and click

Donate.