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

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 2, 2020 Reflection

Deacon Charlie Salway

How do you grieve? As I reflected on this weeks

Gospel, it was in the first verses of Matthew 14:13-21

that caught my attention. We have spent the last

several Sundays listening to Jesus story telling

through parables. And woven through all of these is

the thread of compassion our Lord has for his people. I

wondered at the compassion Jesus had to muster for

the crowds that afternoon, when all he really wanted,

was to be alone and grieve for his cousin and friend,

John the Baptist.

It’s amazing to think about all of the people he

must have healed or taught or sat down to listen to, in

the midst of his grief. This large crowd had pursued

him, and with a heavy heart he still felt compassion for

them. He cured their sick and cared for their needs,

not for his.

Most of us, like Jesus, would seek some solitude

and time to grieve. But the text says “His heart was moved with pity for them.” Compassion is what leads

him back to caring for his people. We could learn from

this example when we are grieving, not so much for the

loss of a loved one, but when we find ourselves grieving

for ourselves. When we find ourselves grieving the

many losses we suffer in a lifetime – the loss of youth,

lost opportunities, loss of health, and the inevitable

loss or our life – compassion for others can restore us

to life. When we grieve the many injuries of life, some

real, some imagined, some inflicted by others, some

self-inflicted, compassion is the thread that leads us

back to the healthy way of life God intended for us, a

life of caring for others. The force of compassion that

moved Jesus is the same force at work in us.

We see later in this Gospel that someone felt

the suffering of the crowd, who was hungry and tired.

Someone in the crowd had two fish and five loaves and

was willing to share it with the others. It took trust to

be generous, to share hospitality with others. The

person who shared the food, trusted that there would

be enough to go around. It takes trust to know that

even sharing what little we may have, will be enough

to share with others.

So, let’s be amazed by the story and wonder about the miracle and marvel at Jesus’ ability to show

compassion for all of us. Let’s think about our mission

here, too – as a congregation and as individuals.

Open our ears and hearts, listen, and hear

Jesus’ command: “You give them something to eat.” Then realize that we have all we need to make

that happen – that because of God’s love for us, we are called and capable of doing the work of Christ in and

for the sake of the world – and that when we do, there

will be more than enough of love, grace, and hope to go

around – with plenty of leftovers.

Monday, August 3

7:30 a.m. Jim Rhodes (Anniversary)

Tuesday, August 4

Saint John Vianney, Priest

7:30 a.m. Larry & Gary Wendel,

Mark Klosterman

Wednesday, August 5

No Mass or Communion Service

Thursday, August 6

The Transfiguration of the Lord

7:30 a.m. Kerry Mitchell,

Liv. & Dec. Lawrence & Elsie Geier

Family

Friday, August 7

Saint Sixtus, Pope and Companions

7:30 a.m. Gerald Hoyng

Saturday, August 8

Saint Dominic, Priest

3:00 p.m. Cole Flaute & Kari Donovan

Wedding

5:00 p.m. Dr. Donald Fox

Sunday, August 9

8:00 a.m. Robert Schott

11:00 a.m. Pat Giesige

The Endowment Fund received $40.00 in

memory of Terry Moorman.

Please Note The Parish Office will be closed on

Wednesday, August 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Readings for the week of August 2, 2020

Sunday: Is 55:1-3/Ps 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18 [cf. 16]/

Rom 8:35, 37-39/Mt 14:13-21

Monday: Jer 28:1-17/Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102 [68b]/

Mt 14:22-36

Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21,

29 and 22-23 [17]/Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14

Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7/Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13 [cf. 10d]/

Mt 15:21-28

Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 [1a, 9a]/

2 Pt 1:16-19/Mt 17:1-9

Friday: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7/Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd,

41 [39c]/Mt 16:24-28

Saturday: Hb 1:12—2:4/Ps 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 [11b]/

Mt 17:14-20

Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Ps 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-

14 [8]/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33 ©LPi

Something New Fr. Tim has something new for all…Fr. Tim

Talks. He will be posting video presentations on

various spiritual or theological topics for your

enrichment. The presentations will be about 20-30

minutes and will cover a variety of topics. The

premiere presentation is “Eucharist as Sacrifice:

Giving Thanks – Giving Life.” These are available

on the IC web site (celina-ic.org) under the Education

menu. Check it out. Hopefully when the effects of

the pandemic lessen, we will be able to gather for in-

person presentations again, but in the meantime –

here is something to nourish your spirit.

RCIA If you or someone you know is interested in

learning more about becoming Catholic, our RCIA

will begin (in some fashion) at IC in early September.

Please see our web site: celina-ic.org/rcia/ to add your

name to the list or contact Fr. Tim.

Remember in your prayers those who have

died, especially Lucy Beckstedt.

† Vocation Cross † August 9-15 -- Janeen Braun

August 16-22 -- Michelle Braun

Legacies and bequests help continue the faith.

Please remember Immaculate Conception Parish in

your will and expressions of sympathy.

K of C Chicken Dinners On Sunday, August 2 from 9:00 a.m. until

sold out the Celina Knights of Columbus 1800 will be

selling chicken dinners prepared by 2 Willys

Barbeque. As in the past there will be a drive thru on

Wayne Street in front of IC School. There will also be

waffles for sale. The Knights of Columbus would like

to thank all who have supported these chicken sales

in the past. With your support the Knights of

Columbus has been able to do their charitable work.

Baptism Prep Session Parents are required to attend a baptism

preparation session before a child’s baptism if they

have not attended one in the past five years. Our

next session will be held on Sunday, September 13 at

12:15 p.m. in the PAC. Please call the parish office to

register. Baptism Prep sessions are offered on the

second Sunday of January, March, May, July,

September and November.

Quo Vadis Women's Fearless Retreat

All women are invited to the 1st Women's

Fearless Retreat on August 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00

p.m. at the Maria Stein Spiritual Center Retreat

House. The cost is $10 and the registration link can

be found on the Quo Vadis Facebook page.

Fatima, USA 2020

The Spiritual Center of Maria Stein will

commemorate Our Lady’s apparition and message at

Fatima on Friday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. Fr. Sean

Wilson, ordained in 2016, and currently a pastor of

the Petersburg Parishes, will celebrate the Mass this

year. There will also be confessions, a candlelight

rosary and a procession through the woods. All First

Communicants are welcome to join in the procession

in their attire. Please bring your own lawn chair for

seating and dress appropriately. Come join us for

this Fatima celebration!!

Welcoming New Visitors

The Secular Order of Carmelites in

September and October are accepting new visitors,

(men or women, single or married) who are seeking a

deeper prayer life.

Do you have a deep devotion to the

Blessed Virgin Mary?

Do you long for communion with like-

minded Catholics?

Are you being called to serve the Church

in a new capacity for the salvation of

souls?

The Lord may be calling YOU. Our meetings

are held on the second Tuesday of the month starting

at 6:30 p.m. Due to the Covid Pandemic, at this time,

our meetings have been held at Holy Trinity Parish,

Coldwater or St. Henry Parish, St. Henry.

For more info, please call, Norma Wermert,

OCDS at 419-678-3631.

Tune in to RADIO ROSARY every Sunday at

9:30 a.m. on WCSM (96.7 FM). Sponsored by various

church related groups and individuals. Great for

shut-ins & families.

Saturday, August 8, 5:00 p.m.

Sacristans: Paulette Sommer

Commentator: Paulette Sommer

Lector: Andrea Faber

E. M.: Deacon Charlie Salway, Kathy Schmiesing,

Dr. Ken Schmiesing

Ushers: Team D, Stephen Seibel, Captain

Sunday, August 9, 8:00 a.m.

Sacristans: Lynn Locke

Commentator: Lynn Locke

Lector: Trish Baucher

E. M.: Sandy Sielschott, Larry Sielschott,

Joan Wurster

Ushers: Team E, Richard Carlin, Captain

Sunday, August 9, 11:00 a.m.

Sacristans: Diane Wagner

Commentator: Claire Giesige

Lector: Allison Darras

E. M.: Abby Gehle, Cissy Muntzinger, Diane Wagner

Ushers: Team F, Steve Alig, Captain

Bulletin articles are due in writing by 9:00

a.m. on Tuesday. You may email article to:

ann@celina-ic.org.

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

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DENTISTRY FOR YOU

JD CONSTRUCTION

Question: Why do Catholics light candles in church?

Answer: Candles have been part of the Church’s

worship from the earliest times. In the days before

electricity, candles and oil lamps were the ways that

people lighted buildings. Even today, we often still

depend on candles during power outages, relying on

their flickering flames to bring light into the dark.

Like our ancestors, we also light candles on

special occasions. Think about a festive family meal

or a romantic dinner for two — there will often be

candles on the table, special objects for a special

event. We light candles on birthday cakes and carry

them in processions. We also place candles at

makeshift memorials that appear when there has

been an accident or act of violence. In these

moments, their light casts aside a different kind of

darkness — the darkness of grief, fear, and death.

The custom of the early Christians lighting

candles and lamps at the tombs of the martyrs gave

way to the practice of having candles at Mass,

honoring the sacredness of the celebration.

As Christians decorated their worship spaces

with statues and icons, they would burn candles in

front of sacred images and the relics of the saints,

basically “shining a light” on what they held to be

sacred. When pilgrims would visit these shrines,

they would often bring candles to light before the

image or relic. These candles came to be a symbol of

the person, and their prayer and the burning these

candles came to be understood as an extension and

continuation of the prayer that was offered. What

began as a practical way to provide light has come to

be a symbol of the hopes, desires, loves, losses, fears,

and faith of everyday Christians offering their

prayers to God and his saints. ©LPi

Stewardship Offering July 19

Envelopes/online (171) $ 11,642.13

Loose 957.00

Total Received $ 12,599.13

Weekly Offering: $ 12,599.13

Week Budgeted: 14,400.00

Over/Short: ($ 1,800.87)

YTD Total Collection: $ 41,076.50

YTD Total Budgeted: 43,200.00

Over/Short to date: ($ 2,123.50)

To give electronically for fiscal year July 1, 2020 to

June 30, 2021 visit www.celina-ic.org and click

Donate.