Dear People of God,
As I tend to write these articles weeks ahead of time they often miss out on opportunities to direct our attention to
topical issues of the day. So, while this is coming some weeks following the Supreme Court decision in the
matter of Obergefell vs Hodges, allow me to offer some insights into the Church’s position regarding the court’s
redefinition of marriage. First, I want to make it clear that marriage is not and really cannot be defined by a
legislature or a court since its very identity was handed down to us from ancient times not only by our own
Western European culture, but by that of every society and culture which has ever developed among civilized
people. The purpose of marriage is not to assure social security benefits [that can be handled in a myriad of
ways] or to recognize who loves who [that is handled in a variety of ways as well] but to regulate the orderly
succession of society by bringing together those of an age to enjoy ordinary human intercourse and thereby
provide replacements for older men and women. As such, marriage has been and remains between a man and a
woman for the purpose of the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of their offspring. The good
of the spouses certainly embraces many of the ‘things’ same sex couples want, e.g., insurance, inheritance,
benefits, the right to an expensive divorce lawyer, etc. However, the second part of that ‘definition’ goes far
beyond the couple to take into consideration all of society, today and into the future. Certainly same sex couples
can raise, educate and otherwise ‘parent’ children, but they cannot on their own undertake the ordinary human
function by which those children are brought into being so cannot be truly married regardless of what some court
or legislature might have to say. This is important because in what Francis called an anthropocentric society such
as ours, the birth rate tends to fall below the replacement levels required to maintain enough of a working class to
provide for the entitlement classes who generate no income and therefor no taxes to support the entitlements.
Cultures, societies, nations will crumble and fall without men and women who engage in the activities required to
maintain the population. We can already see this happening in Europe where several countries have not been
able to regenerate their natural population and have already named the date there will be no one left! Oh,
somebody will step in to take their place, but it won’t be their children’s children! So, call it what you will, but
same sex marriage is not and cannot be marriage no matter what the court determines. That doesn’t mean that the
secular state can’t recognize same sex unions in any of a variety of ways, but it does mean that it really can’t
expand marriage to include same sex couples. By the way, there’s a legal notion involved here which suggests
that matters can only come before the court where the parties have ‘standing’. For example, I can’t sue the
insurance company for an injury you sustained because I’m not a ‘party’ to the incident or its proper resolution.
As marriage pre-dates the constitution and the court, the ‘party’ of marriage itself has no standing to be
adjudicated in any American court.
The Celebration of Sacraments
Infant Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism is regularly celebrated on Sunday during or after the Eucharistic Liturgy. Registered
parishioners are asked to arrange for the Baptismal Preparation Class and the Liturgical Celebration by calling the Parish Office.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: RCIA is the process of growing in your faith and love of God. Weekly gatherings take place from September until Easter. If you are interested in learning about Catholicism and joining us please call Deacon Tom
at the rectory.
Penance: The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at IC, 9:30 a.m. at HSP and 10:30 a.m. IC every Sunday
or by appointment.
Matrimony: Anyone planning to be married must contact the parish at least six months in advance. The exact date and time of
your wedding should not be determined until after consultation with a priest or deacon. If either party has previously been civilly or
religiously married, the Presider is not permitted to set a date for the wedding without resolving the previous marriage.
Pastoral Care of the Sick: When a parishioner is admitted to the hospital, nursing home, or confined to home because of age or
infirmity, please call the Parish Office. Parishioners are ready to visit and to bring Holy Communion. When one is seriously ill, the
healing Presence of the Lord should be requested in the Sacrament of the Sick.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
TOLEDO, OHIO
January 31, 2016
Welcome Visitors
We would like to welcome our visitors to Immaculate
Conception Church. If you are interested in becoming a
parishioner please call the parish office at 419-243-1829
or fill out the registration form in the back of church
or on the web-site and return to the parish office.
Immaculate Conception
Finance Council
Pastoral Council
Bill Carroll
Mike Young
Linda Miller
Fred Mahaney
Liz Weiser
Fred Garcia
Linda Garcia
Maria Ochoa
John Madigan
Fred Mahaney (Fin. Rep.)
Mary Jo Pilcher
Louann Harrison
Judy Westmeyer
Facilities Committee
TJ Green
Bill Carroll
Joe Westmeyer
John Madigan
CALENDAR
January 30 —February 7, 2016
Sat
Sun
4:00 pm
Intention
9:30 am
10:00 am
Mass (Msgr. Chris/D. Tom
Deceased IC Parishioners
Blessing of Throats
HSP Rosary & Confessions
HSP Sunday Mass
(Msgr. Chris/D. Dave)
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
July 1, 2015 thru June 30, 2016
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR JANARY 10
Weekly Income
Goal
Saturday Collection
Sunday Collection
Actual
Over/(Under)
Jan 24, 2016 Year to Date
$ 2,700.00
$ 75,627.00
$ 855.00
$ 25,666.97
$ 991.40
$ 30,680.61
$ 1,846.40
$ 56,347.58
$ ( 853.60 ) $(19,279.42)
Blessing of Throats
10:30 am
11:00 am
Intention
Tues
Sat
Thank You!
IC Confessions
IC Mass (Fr. Rudi/D. Tom)
Deceased IC Parishioners
Blessing of Throats
8:50 am
Weekday Mass (Msgr. Chris)
4:00 pm
Intention
Mass (Fr. Rudi/D. Tom)
Deceased IC Parishioners
IC OUTREACH REPORT
July 1, 2015– June 30, 2016
Last Week
$ 17.00
Sun
9:30 am
10:00 am
HSP Rosary & Confessions
HSP Sunday Mass
(Fr. Rudi/D. Dave)
10:30 am
11:00 am
Intention
IC Confessions
IC Mass (Fr. Paul/D. Tom)
Sylvia Koepfer
Food (Families)
Income
Year to Date
$ 3,739.12
This Week
30
Expense
Year to Date
$ 1,518.21
This Month
142
THANK YOU!!!
Year to Date
400
WELCOME TO
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
“THE DARBY”
Minister/Lector Schedule
February 7, 2016
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading:
Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19
Saturday: Mary Hinson
Sunday: Janet Hickey
1st Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8
Saturday: Linda Miller
Sunday: Guadalupe Zarate
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians12:31-13:13 or13:4-13
2nd Reading:
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11
Sunday: Fred Garcia
Eucharistic
Ministers:
Eucharistic
Ministers:
Saturday
Sunday
MJ Pilcher
Linda Garcia, Mike Young
John Madigan Tom Meagher, Peggy Rushing
Sunday: Judy Place
Servers
Children’s
Liturgy
Saturday
M J Pilcher
G O’Connell
Sunday
Marie Irons, Louann Harrison
Fred Mahaney, Cathy Carroll
Tony, Augustine, Armando, Martin, Guadalupe,
Shawn, Haileigh
TBA
Jan Miller, Ned Dye, Jill Scarbrough, Dan Honewell,
Roger Place, Jerry Place, Sarah Lahna, Jeanette Bronson
Bennett, Louie Laberdee, Chris Soto, Bob & Judy Klein,
Louann Harrison, Msgr. Chris, William Paxton, Vanessa
Salas, Gary Dunn, Colleen, Christy, Carrie, Danny,
Kathlean Frances, Sylvester Gonzalez, Richard Garcia,
Ruth Garcia, Mike Sweeney, Arthur Fonseca, Henry
Garcia, Linda Garcia
R.I.P.
Kathy Carroll, Ilene McCarthy, Pauline English
Servers
Emelian. Maria, Joshua, Nathan, Daniel,
Cynthia, Miguel, Miracle
TBA
Children’s
Liturgy
Sanctuary Lamp
Jan 31 (available)
Feb 7 (available)
Feb 14 (available)
Feb 21 (available)
Altar FlowersJan 31 (available)
Feb 7 (available)
Feb 14 (available)
Feb 21 (available)
Sonny & Hilde Wilson
59 Years
Pray For Those Serving Our Country
Capt. Joseph Andrew Garcia, Marines
Second Lt. Brian Wood, Army
STGSN Joshua J. Teneyck,
SPC George “Joey” O’Connell Jr., Army,
St. Sgt. Tom, Army,
Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Hindbaugh, Army,
Capt. Jeremy A. Schiel, Army,
Capt. Ryan A Schiel, Army,
PFC. Celia Malagon, Army,
PFC. Acea Hindbaugh, Army,
Cold Steel Family
SN Trevor Smith, Navy
1/31
1/31
1/31
1/31
2/ 1
2/ 1
2/ 3
2/ 4
2/ 4
IC Birthdays
Alinia Christianson
Mark Guerrero
Robert Laberdee
Carmelita Tagle
James Clark
Michelle Jaso
Fred Mahaney Jr
Clarrisa Brodbeck
Brayden Fisher
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We as a parish family, would
like to express our deepest
sympathy to the family of
Pauline English who passed
away Sunday, January 24th. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you as
you go through this tough time.
We pray for her as she enters into
eternal life with our loving and merciful
God.
Save the Date
Sunday February 7 after mass, the Toledo
Design Center will be giving a presentation on
the neighborhood plan progress.
Since it centers on Broadway and IC is a major
part of Broadway, IC will definitely be affected
by it. IC needs to see it and give input or live
with the vision of others.
Please attend!
will resume Tuesday, February16
following the 8:50 am weekday mass.
Invite a friend. Sister Marya has some
ideas that will bring us to compare
the gospels of the various evangelists.
Plastic bags, toiletries, cereal
aluminum foil, spaghetti sauce,
peanut butter, tuna, canned
fruits & vegetables, spaghetti
o’s, non perishable items
baby cereal, baby food & diapers (assorted
sizes) Simalac & Enfamil formula, strollers,
baby walkers, portable washer/dryer
Plus Women & men plus size clothing
(2, 3 4 X)
Mens coats (XL– 4X)
Gloves, boots (9-12 w)
Stations of the Cross
This year, we will pray the
stations at 2PM in the afternoon on the
Fridays of Lent. This will allow those who
don’t travel at night to come, as well as
those who would like to visit a Fish Fry at
a neighboring church. Having it at this time
will allow the school children to attend.
Side Board squares for the
Reverse Raffle will be for sale
starting Saturday, February 6.
Squares are $ 5.00 each
See Fred and Kelley Mahaney
St. Paul’s Winter Crisis Program will
start on the night of 1/2/2016. St
Paul’s is located at 230 13th Street
The Winter Crisis program is open for any
adult homeless man or woman who needs a
shelter for the night. The doors open nightly
at 7PM – Everyone is welcome, no referral is
necessary, just ask clients to come in and our
staff will assist them.
Closing due to the weather
Whenever a county/city within the Diocese of
Toledo is placed under a Level 3 Snow Emergency
during which all roadways are closed to nonemergency personnel, the Catholic Churches within
that geographic region will cancel the scheduled
Saturday Vigil, Sunday, or Holy Day Masses.
Roman Catholics in that region, therefore, are
dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass. If
Masses are cancelled, Catholics are encouraged to
participate in Holy Mass via television, radio, or
internet, making a spiritual Communion. When
Mass is cancelled, all other diocesan, parish, or
school events in that geographic region are also
cancelled.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
& OTHER COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Walleye Night Saturday, February 27,
2016 7:15 pm. Sponsored by the HSP
Evangelization Committee.
Toledo Walleye take on the South Carolina
Swamp Rabbits. Admission & dinner for
the low price of $32 per person! Limited
number of tickets will be sold. Mingle with
friends in the Club Level lounge.
Call Amy Ashner at 419-878-0514
Join
Msgr. Chris Vasko on a tour of Ireland,
August 7-24, 2016.
Visits will include Belfast, Donegal, Galway,
Limerick, Kilarny, Kinsale, Kilkenny, and
Dublin.
A majority of the stops are two night stays.
There will also be a visit to Bally Mote,
(Hometown to Fr. Hannin.)
Please contact Larry Minor at
419-320-6745 or email [email protected].
See the pamphlet on all the bulletin boards for
more information and cost of the trip.
Health News from the Parish Nurse
for January 31, 2016
New Psychoactive Substances: What NOT
To Do in the Event of a Suspected Overdose. Do NOT leave the person alone. Do NOT
give the person anything to eat or drink, or try
to induce vomiting.
Source: www.overdoseday.com
Parish Nurse Ministry of Central Toledo:
Kathy Jeffery, RN, 419-242-1598
Healthy U Program Offerings
January/February 2016:
Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP).
Reynolds Corner Public Library,
Meeting Room 2
4833 Dorr St, Toledo.
Every Monday from 9:30am-12pm,
January 25 to February 29, 2016
Kent Public Library
3101 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo
Every Wednesday from 9:30am-12pm,
February 2 to February 23, 2016.
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Must pre-register; Contact Robert Sullivan at 419-7257038. This free program, offered by the Area Office on
Aging of Northwestern Ohio, is for you if you live with
Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes or are a caregiver for
someone afflicted. The workshop includes the program
manual, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions,
and a relaxation CD, Time for Healing. Certificates and
gift bags awarded upon completion. Refreshments
provided each week.
Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
(CPSMP).
St Martin de Porres Church
An Evening with the
Toledo Symphony
Sunday, February 28, 2016
5:00 pm at the church
Pre Concert Tickets: $15
$20 at the door
Free Shuttle parking at Swayne Field
Call 419-241-4544
Heatherdowns Public Library
Meeting Room
3265 Glanzman Rd, Toledo
Every Monday, 9:30am-12pm
February 1 to February 29, 2016. Must pre-register;
Contact Robert Sullivan at 419-725-7038. This free
program, offered by the Area Office on Aging of
Northwestern Ohio, may be for you if you have been
diagnosed with chronic pain which is pain lasting longer
than 3 to 6 months or beyond the normal healing time of
an injury. This workshop includes 2 manuals, Living a
Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions and the CPSMP
Workbook, an exercise CD as well as a relaxation CD,
Time for Healing. Certificates and gift bags awarded
upon completion. Refreshments provided each week.
Community News
St. Padre Pio
Don’t forget to scan your
Kroger Card for rewards going back to
Immaculate Conception.
Parish/family members may enroll at
www.krogercommunity rewards.com Select Immaculate
Conception or #60332
Rewards money will go to
Outreach
Join our Padre Pio Prayer Group (PPPG-CK)
each 2nd Saturday of the month for the 8
A.M. Mass, Rosary, Discussion and Adoration @ Christ the King Church, 4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo, OH 43623
Access www.pppg.org' for more information:
Contact Magdalena Skiles (419.356.4208) or
email:
[email protected]
Thanks to all who are already
involved.
If you need help registering call the parish office
and we will be happy to help you register your
card
Breast Cancer
Assistance Fund
Protecting & Maintaining Your Home
Free Community Workshops
Home Maintenance
Protect & Maintain your Home
Pathways to Homeownership
Gain the tools for successful homeowners
Road to Recovery
Successfully recover from default, foreclosure or
predatory lending
Building Wealth
Learn the basics of money and credit management
For more information or to register
Contact Barb at 419-243-3734 ext. 44
or [email protected]
Through funding from
Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio, the Hospital Council
of Northwest Ohio can assist
residents in 24
counties in NW Ohio and
Monroe, Michigan who are
uninsured or have large
deductibles receive breast
health services. Residents who
are currently being treated for
breast cancer also can receive
financial assistance for rent,
utilities, medication, groceries
and other needs through the
Breast Cancer Assistance Fund.
For an application or more
information about either
assistance opportunity, please
contact Julie Grasson at
419-842-0800 or
[email protected].
Applications are available in the
parish office or on the bulletin
boards in church.