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Dear People of God, Our parish bulletin is read by people outside the parish and occasionally someone registers a question from afar. Today’s comes from Columbus and touches on a tract published by one of our Protestant Brethren about “Angels.” Although the author of the little tract is hard-pressed to find the angels in Genesis’ account of creation, he does find numerous references elsewhere to the creation of angels to function as God’s particular messengers to humanity. In fact, the bible is full of references to the angels who pass on something God wants a prophet or individual to know. A few of these messengers are mentioned by ‘name’, which isn’t actually a name but an identifier for the kind of message they are brining. I’m sure all of us know the names of the four Archangels: Mi- chael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel [who is mentioned only once in the Bible so is often overlooked], and I bet each of us over the age of forty occasionally thinks about that famous Guardian Angel watching over us and may even remember the prayer we said at night invoking the guardian angel’s protection. God’s messengers are sent to earth to help people, warn people, advise people, pass on commentary on the commandments and otherwise act as a kind of ‘loud speaker’ for what God wants humanity to know about God or God’s many works. Now for the question of the week: towards the end of the tract there is a brief four paragraph description of Jesus as the “Angel of the Lord.” The question is whether Jesus is/was/can be an angel. To answer, we need to translate the Hebrew term angel into English: messenger of God. In the broadest sense, Jesus, as the ultimate messenger of God the Father, could be considered - in Hebrew - as an angel. In using the English term we don’t generally think of Jesus as an angel; however, the tract goes on to quote Psalm 34: The angel of the LORD [remember, when you see all caps in the text it represents the four letter ‘name of God’ which no one was allowed to speak aloud] is on guard round those who fear him, and rescues them, and suggests that this is a reference to the great messenger of God who is sent from on high to deliver the people. Of course, that’s Jesus, the Son of God and God Himself who alone is worthy of rescuing humanity from its many sins. To the extent that he brings us a message of love, compassion, mercy and forgiveness, I suppose we could call Jesus the angel of the LORD, but when we ordinarily think of an- gels, spiritual messengers, we needn’t include Jesus in that company since one of the purposes of angels in the classical sense is to stand before the throne of God to sing God’s praises and while he may have sung in whatever passed as a shower in ancient times, Jesus does not spend his time in heaven singing to himself. 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 gather- ings 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 August 7, 2016 Immaculate Concepon Finance Council Pastoral Council Bill Carroll Liz Weiser Mike Young Linda Garcia Fred Mahaney Maria Ochoa John Madigan Fred Mahaney (Fin. Rep.) We would like to welcome our visitors to Immaculate Facilies Commiee Judy Westmeyer Conception Church. If you are interested in becoming a TJ Green Mary Jo Pilcher parishioner please call the parish office at 419-243-1829 Bill Carroll Louann Harrison or fill out the re stration form in the back of church Joe Westmeyer Barb Marquis John Madigan Fred Vallejo or on the web-site and return to the parish office. CALENDAR STEWARDSHIP REPORT August 6-14 2016 Jul 1 2016 thru June 30 2017 Sat 4:00 pm IC Mass (Fr. Chris/D. Tom) Weekl Income Last Week Fiscal Year Intention: Deceased IC Parishioners to Date Goal $ 2,700.00 $ 13,500.00 Sun 9:30 am HSP Rosary & Confessions Saturday Collection $ 810.50 $ 3,997.67 Sunday Collection $ 1 005.15 $ 6 511.55 10:00 am HSP Mass (Fr. Chris/D. Dave) Actual $ 1,815.65 $ 10,509.22 Over/(Under) $ ( 884.35 $ (2,990.78) 10:30 am IC Confessions 11:00 am IC Mass (Fr. Chris/D. Tom) THANK YOU!! Intention: Deceased IC Parishioners American Table Fundraiser donation $76.00 Tues 9:00 am IC Mass in back chapel Wed 6:30 pm Pints with the Pastor at IC OUTREACH REPORT The Blarney Jul 1 2016– June 30 2017 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FR. RUDI Last Week Income Expense Year to Date Year to Date $ 5.00 $505.77 $ 564.33 Sat 2:00 pm 2 IC baptisms Elida Mendoza & Vicente Rangel (D. Tom Families Served 4:00 pm IC Mass (Msgr. Chris/D. Tom) Intention: Deceased IC Parishioners This Week This Month Year to Date 42 43 217 Sun 9:30 am HSP Rosary & Confessions 10:00 am HSP Mass (Msgr. Chris/D. Dave) THANK YOU!!! 10:30 am IC Confessions 11:00 am IC (Fr. Rudi/D. Tom) Can you help your church with projects? Intention: Sylvia Koepfer Please see the sign up sheets in the back of church or call the parish office @ 419-243-1829 WELCOME TO IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH “THE DARBY” Minister/Lector Schedule August 6/7 2016 August 13/14 2016 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading Wisdom 18:6-9 1st Reading: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Saturday: Sr. Frances Marie Saturday: John Madigan Sunday: Kerry Gibson Sunday: Mike Young 2nd Reading: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-12 2nd Reading: Hebrews 12:1-4 Sunday: Bill Carroll Sunday: Joyce Scarbrough Eucharistic Saturday Sunday Eucharistic Saturday Sunday Ministers: MJ Pilcher Fred Mahaney, Linda Garcia Ministers: F. Villagomez Tom Meagher, Janet Hickey John Madigan Cathy Carroll, Doug Grey G. O’Connell Doug Grey, Barb Marquis Servers Tony, Augustine, Armando, Martin, Guadalupe, Servers Emelian, Maria, Joshua, Nathan, Daniel, Shawn, Haileigh, Miquel Cynthia, Angelo, Francisco Children’s Summer Break Children’s Summer Break Liturgy Liturgy Claudia Jones, Linda Miller, Lucille Lasko, Kimberly Place, Nikki Clark, Hilde Wilson, Phillip Soto, Cannon Family, John Garcia, Fred Garcia Sr., Theresa Marie Cortez, Sue Shanahan, Ellyse Losoya, Danielle Lahey, Chantell Fonseca, Zachary Davidson (D. Dave’s grandson) Joe Fonseca, Jennifer Storey, Wendy Wehrmeister, Linda Garcia, Levi Hindbaugh, Dionna Wishon, Pam Wishon Clark, Fr. Paul, Sharon Dunn, Kathyrn Kries, Francisco Villagomez, Olivia Hernandez, Billy, Donna, Chantell, Jady and Susan Fonseca, Donald Jones, Pete Byersmith, Maria Cuellar, Robert Ochoa, Connie Fonseca, Pat Hornyak, Robert Sottek, Hanna Jane Mohler, Tom Wagner, Elaine Wojciechowski, Richard Dekha, Monika & Roger Blayblock, Celina Duran, Chris Soto, Jim Hundsrucker, Hank Koepfer, Patricia Winter, Defina Mora, Jeff Hood, Terry Byersmith, Gloria Fonseca, Lala Hernandez, Olivia Hernandez, Chantell Fonseca, Edward Fonseca, Cynthia Stobaugh, Jim Clark, Jae Fonseca, Isabel Rojas Dailey, Jan Miller, Jill Scarbrough, Roger Place, Jerry Place, Sarah Lahna, Louie Laberdee, Bob & Judy Klein, Vanessa Salas, Gary Dunn & family, Colleen, Christy, Anna Rose Dunn, Carrie, Danny, Richard Garcia, Ruth Garcia, Arthur Fonseca, Henry Garcia, Fr. Paul Kwiatkowski James Dix R.I.P. Pray For Those Serving Our Country Sanctuary Lamp Capt. Joseph Andrew Garcia, Marines Aug 7 (available) Second Lt. Brian Wood, Army Aug 14 (available) STGSN Joshua J. Teneyck, Aug 20 Alexina Parker SPC George “Joey” O’Connell Jr., Army, Aug 27 Ron Pilcher St. Sgt. Tom, Army, Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Hindbaugh, Army, Altar FlowersFlowers---- Capt. Jeremy A. Schiel, Army, Aug 7 (available) Capt. Ryan A Schiel, Army, Aug 14 (available) PFC. Celia Malagon, Army, Aug 20 Alexina Parker PFC. Acea Hindbaugh, Army, Aug 27 Ron Pilcher Cold Steel Family SN Trevor Smith, Navy IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS to Nancy Farber and her planning team for 8/ 9 Nathan Mahaney, Ricardo Herrera the memorable 8/11 Pete Byersmith St. Anne 8/12 Judy Klein acknowledgement! 8/14 David Hutte, Raul Hernandez A wonderful recognition of Jesus’ grandmother! Please let Mary Jo know if there are dates you are unavailable for lector/Eucharistic minister. The new schedules need to go Happy Anniversary out soon! Of course, the unforeseen does happen, so if you would get a substitute August 4 that would be great! Victor & Sandra Miller Ice Cream this Sunday! Stay and enjoy the cool treat, and good conversation Hp Anrs with your parish family.