Saint Catherine of Siena Church

January 29, 2006

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MONDAY- January 30

8:00 a.m. `Virginia Shomaker

TUESDAY - January 31

8:00 a.m. `William Maloney

WEDNESDAY - February 1

8:00 a.m. ` Edward J. Meier

THURSDAY - February 2

8:00 a.m. `Helenanne Meier

FRIDAY - February 3

9:00 a.m. `Peg Howe

SATURDAY - February 4

8:00 a.m. `Jody Yeager

4:30 p.m. `Jim Poston

SUNDAY - February 5

9:00 a.m. `Lenny Duell

11:30 a.m. Members of the Parish

GIFT BEARERS February 4th & 5th

4:30 p.m. The Kevin Johnson Family

9:00 a.m. The Steve Scott Family

11:30 a.m. The James Seiter

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST February 4th & 5th

4:30 p.m. Barb & Mollie Beck, R. Byrd, C. Gessner, N. & T. Dorgan, T. Tracy, K.

Dunn

9:00 a.m. Z. Malmstrom, Chris, Scott & Jacob Grosser, M. L. & J. Deavy, T. M.

Smith, J. Brennan

11:30 a.m M. Kinsella, Karma & Jenna Klingenberg, JoAnn & Mark Prigge, J.

Tekulve, M. Iker, K. Hillner

*PLEASE NOTE; New schedules are available for pick up in the Usher’s room.

Please make sure you pick yours up today.

SERVERS SCHEDULE January 30th - February 5th

8:00 a.m. - Monday

Nick Woltermann, Parissa Zargar

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

Cole Little, Tyler Lampe

8:00 a.m. - Wednesday

Amy Schwarber, Maggie Kohrs

8:00 a.m. - Thursday

Cecily Dupont, Liz Grothaus

9:00 a.m. - Friday

Seth Connolly, Samantha Crockett, Dominique Wade

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

Joshua Henry, Stanley Mohr

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

Elliot Wenstrup Jenna Lindeman, Patrick Towles

9:00 a.m. -Sunday

Mackenzie Cole, Danielle Wade, Kaylee Brandt

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

Bethany Metzner, Zach Mullen, Olivia Guth

GREETERS SCHEDULE February 4th & 5th

4:30 p.m. Betty Mohr, Carol Adams

9:00 a.m. Chuck & Nancy Miller, Mary Jo Roberts, Stan & Cathy VanLierop

11:30 a.m. Lois & Patti Hoffman, Greg & Linda Hoffman, Tom & Marcia Adkins

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SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP.....

Current Collections Collections Needed

January 15, 2006 $ 32,416.11 $ 18,673.00

YEAR TO DATE $ 524,984.96 $ 541,519.00

(Since July 1, 2005)

SOCIAL CONCERNS: $ 47.00

(Women’s Crisis Center)

STEWARDSHIP.....As Moses challenged the Israelites to listen to God’s voice, so

we are called to hear the voice of Jesus and live out His teachings by what we

say and do, whatever our vocation in life may be.

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THIS WEEK

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TODAY

Pre-School Religion, 9:00 a.m.

CCD, 10:15 a.m.

St. Catherine Players, 7:00 p.m., McCrystal Hall

A.A./Al-Anon., 7:00 p.m., LIB

MONDAY

Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:15 p.m.

TUESDAY

Adoration of the Eucharist, 3:00 p.m., Church

Benediction, 6:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

St. Catherine Players, 7:00 p.m., McCrystal Hall

Finance Council, 7:00 p.m., LIB

Social Life Committee Mtg., 7:30p.m.,Off Site

Belize Meeting, 8:00 p.m., LMR

Rosary Prayer Service, 9:00 p.m., Church

THURSDAY

Market Day Pick-Up, 6:00 p.m., McCrystal Hall

World Religions Study Group, 7:30 p.m., LIB

RCIA, 7:30 p.m., LMR

FRIDAY

Youth Choir, 3:00 p.m., Church

SATURDAY

NEXT SUNDAY

Souper Bowl Collection

New Member Welcome Breakfast

(1509-0064.tif)PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK......Please remember our parishioners in

nursing homes as well as those confined to their homes in your prayers.

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NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

Jb 7: 1 - 4, 6 - 7 1 Cor 9: 16 - 19, 22 - 23 Mk 1: 29 - 39 (74)

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IN OUR PARISH

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(2000-0081.tif)OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY...is extended to the family and friends of

Helen Roth and Mary Mattingly. Mrs. Roth’s funeral was held at St. Catherine’s

on Monday, January 23rd. Mrs. Mattingly’s passed away on Friday, January 20th.

Her funeral was to be held in Buffalo, New York. Please remember each of them

and their families in your prayers.

http://www.covingtoneucharisticretreat.commailto:klampe@fuse.net.REMINDER.....PLEASE

COMPLETE AND RETURN....the Health Ministry Survey that was an insert in the

bulletin a few weeks ago. If you have misplaced your form, additional surveys

are located in the vestibules of church. Your response will be greatly

appreciated and seriously considered.

WORLD RELIGIONS STUDY GROUP....will meet Thursday, February 2nd in the Library

from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

PLEASE JOIN........the Social Life Committee to welcome new members that have

joined our parish faith community during the past six months. A “Welcome Donut

Breakfast” will be held next Sunday, February 5th following the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Take a few moments, stop in McCrystal Hall, enjoy a cup of coffee, donut and

say “hello” to our newest parishioners.

mailto:mpowers@fuse.net.“SOUPER” BOWL COLLECTION.....Next weekend, February 4 &

5. Our CCD high school students will stand outside the church exits with soup

pots, soliciting donations to help low-income people with rent and utility

bills. Please support them in this annual effort and be as generous as you

can. Thank you. For more information about the national effort see

www.souperbowl.org.

LOVING A CHURCH THAT IS HURTING......is the topic for Father Ted Ross, S.J. on

Sunday, February 12th, 7:00 p.m. at St. Catherine’s. Fr. Ross, a National

Speaker and former seminary teacher of Fr. Mitch Pacwa of EWTN, is a regular on

Sacred Heart Radio, Cincinnati. Fr. Ross will make you glad to be a Catholic!!

He will make you laugh as he helps to heal the wounds of the Church. Please

join us for this heartfelt and uplifting talk. For more information, call

Terri (441-3438) or Sharon (441-1069).

SAVE THE DATE - FEBRUARY 13TH - 23RD ...........Lifetouch Photography will be at

St. Catherine’s to photograph parish families for the 2006 Parish Pictorial

Directory. Parishioners are needed to serve as hosts/hostesses during the

photography sessions. Want to help?? Call Ken & Lori Greis (442-5249). For

more information on scheduling your appointment, please visit the St. Catherine

website. Sign-up sheets will be in the back of church this weekend.

(1408-0002.tif)ST. CATHERINE WOMEN’S RETREAT......Need a Spiritual Lift?

Marydale Retreat center offers that to you February 24 - 26. Msgr. Bill Cleves

will lead the retreat with a seriew of reflections on God’s hospitality.

Reflections will include looking at creation and the Eucharist as God’s

hospitality towards us and those in the Bible who answered God’s invitation.

Also learn what hospitality towards God and others demand of us today. Reserve

your spot by sending $25.00 to Jennie Cox or Jan Desmond by February 10th.

Suggested donation requested at the close of the retreat is $110. This includes

meals and lodging. Treat yourself, take a break, receive God’s hospitality.

Questions?, call Jennie (441-4322 or Jan (441-5705).

CHICAGO TRIP!.....The St. Catherine Siena Club are planning a trip to Chicago

May 9th - 11th.. Cost is $259.00 and includes transportation, 2 nights

accommodations, meals, tips, tours and a cruise on Lake Michigan. For

information/reservations, call JoAnn at 781-03847 or Lois at 781-2232.

($pendcut)ST. CATHERINE SCRIPS PROGRAM.....don’t forget to load up your Kroger

card when you go “Krogering”. St. Catherine Parish benefits each time you use

your Kroger Card!! Plus, remember to purchase your certificates after Mass or

stop in the parish office during the week. Whether you are going out to eat,

going to Walgreen’s or starting some home repair, we have gift certificates for

you to use the “same as cash”.

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IN OUR DIOCESE

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ST. THOMAS PARISH....will host a four part faith development series titled “I

Believe” that focuses on understanding the Creed and how this expression of the

fundamental beliefs of our faith is critical to our Christian lives. The

program will be held in the main school building on Thursdays, February 2nd,

9th, 16th, & 23rd, from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. For more information contact Ed

Melvin @ 781-8978.

LATE NITE CATECHISM-2......Sometimes We Feel Guilty Because We Are

Guilty.....will be presented on Saturday, February 18th, 7:30 p.m. at Notre

Dame Academy auditorium. Maripat Donovan’s Late Nite Catechism 2 is “blessed”

with all the wit, wisdom and wackiness that made the original an international

hit. “Who knew damnation could be so much fun?!” (L.A. Times) Tickets: $40

each, are available by calling Deacon David Meyer (341-1409) or email

dmeyer@bscky.org. All proceeds will benefit the Blessed Sacrament Church McKee

Mission Outreach and Mercy Professional Services.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE....invites those with a heart for

pro-life ministry to participate in their Spring 2006 training session. The

training program consists of working with in-home correspondence materials and

concludes with a weekend training workshop, which will be held in your Diocese.

OFL needs hotline, prayer, outreach, and parish resource volunteers. For more

information, please call 1-888-496-3638. Registration deadline is Tuesday,

February 28th.

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ELSEWHERE

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“MANY GIFTS, ONE SPIRIT”: CATHOLICS AT THE CAPITOL....February 21 & 22. Our

faith calls us to be Faithful Citizens actively engaged in shaping a society

that respects human life and seeks and promotes the common good. Join Catholics

from across the state for a two-day legislative and advocacy session in

Frankfort, sponsored by the Catholic Conference of Ky. Learn about current

state issues and how to communicate with your legislator. Cost is $40.00.

Call JoAnn Schwartz at 781-2427 for more information or see www.ccky.org.

http://www.ccky.org. Registration deadline is February 1.

A DAY OF DIALOGUE ON IRAQ.....will be held on Saturday, February 4, 9:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. at Kelly Auditorium on the Xavier University campus. Dr. Adeed

Dawisha, an Iraqi born Professor of Political Science at Miami University, will

present the point of view that the U. S. must stay in Iraq until Iraqis are

able to protect their state. Ray McGovern, a CIA analyst for 27 years and

co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, will represent the

view that the U. S. Should start withdrawing from Iraq now. Small group

discussions will be held. It is free and open to the public. For more info,

contact Kristen and the Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center (513-579-8547).

HOSPICE OF NORTHERN KY.....is looking for caring and compassionate people to

help the terminally ill and families of Northern Ky. A volunteer training is

scheduled for February 7th & 9th from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at 1403 Alexandria

Pike in Ft. Thomas. This free training is deigned to educate and train those

who are interested in working with hospice patients and their families. No

healthcare experience is necessary. Hospice of Northern Ky volunteers provide

companionship, respite care, help around the home, or professional services. If

you would like to share with Hospice of Northern Ky patients and families,

please call 441-6332.

FT. THOMAS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION....will be held on Thursday, February 23rd,

from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm for residents of the Ft. Thomas school district.

Registration will be held at each of the 3 elementary schools. Please bring

the child’s certified birth certificate, social security number and proof of

residency (rental lease, utility bill, etc.) to the registration. If you have

any questions, please call the elementary principal or the assistant

superintendent for student services at 781-3333 ext. 10113.

LOOKING FOR SERVICE HOURS?....Habitat for Humanity and Housing Opportunity of

Northern Kentucky (HONK) have opportunities to work on building homes for the

less fortunate. Contact Paul Schwartz, 781-2427 or email

pschwartz53@hotmail.com, if you are interested in working with either of these

two groups.

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