Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

December 9, 2007                                                                

                                                                                                              

MONDAY – December 10th 

            8:00 a.m. Bill Johnson

TUESDAY – December 11th 

            8:00 a.m. Vera Ferring            

WEDNESDAY – December 12th

            7:00 p.m.  Al Duell

THURSDAY – December 13th

            8:00 a.m. Virginia M. Shomaker 

FRIDAY  -December 14th    

            8:00 a.m. William Grainger     

SATURDAY – December 15th   

            8:00 a.m.  Joyce Rolf 

            4:30 p.m.  Paul Bodde  

SUNDAY – December 16th 

            9:00 a.m. Charles, Antoinette & Bob Schroder                           

          11:30 a.m.  Members of the Parish    

 

   

GIFT BEARERS   December 15th & 16th 

  4:30 p.m. The Nagel Family

  9:00 a.m. The Terry Towles Family

11:30 a.m. The Hergott Family

 

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     December 15th & 16th 

 

 4:30 p.m. Jennifer Gilchrist, Tom Dorgan, Nancy Dorgan, Christina Harrington, Julie Dupont, Don

                  Gerrein, Kelsey Dunn, Rachel Meisenhelder  

 9:00 a.m.  Bob Brennan, Caitlyn Shepherd, Will Brannon, Ceil Dorger, Tina Marie Smith, Kayla

       Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Tom Adkins

11:30 a.m. JoAnn Prigge,  Kevin Prigge, Abby Durso, Jake Smith, Brittany Smith, Joan Broering, Mark

                  Hopkins, Anne Hopkins

 

SERVERS SCHEDULE     December 10th – 16th 

 

8:00 a.m.  - Monday

                        Julie Cox, Ellie New

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                        Frances Tracy, Coleman Holmes                                   

7:00 p.m. - Wednesday

                        Patrick Towles, Kaylee Brandt 

8:00 a.m. –Thursday

                        Sam Koehl, Sarah Ruwe

8:00 a.m. – Friday            

                        Maria Hils, Matt Farney, Madison Volk 

8:00 a.m. – Saturday

                        Nick Woltermann, James Johnson            

4:30 p.m. – Saturday

                        Adelle Brennan, Eric Schwarber, Abby Schwarber                                                      

9:00 a.m. – Sunday

                        Hannah Hochleutner, Bethany Metzner, Joe Brennan

11:30 a.m. – Sunday

                        Rachel Murrin, Jill Hamilton, Madison Little 

 

GREETERS SCHEDULE                             December 15th  & 16th 

 

  4:30 p.m. Grace Kuhnhein, Carol Adams

  9:00 a.m. Mike & Carol Desmond, Sr. Ellen Eckerle, Tom & Ruth Beck 

11:30 a.m. Greg & Lynda Hoffman, Mike Brown

 

 

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

November 25, 2007 $ 13,413.70

Social Concerns $        80.00 

Weekly Budget                        $ 16,603.13

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK     Dan Walsh, Sr., Ruth Wimmer, Mary Kelly, Ann Craven, and Ruth Schuler.  Also, remember our parishioners in nursing homes as well as those confined to their homes in your prayers.

 

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

Is 35: 1-6a, 10                                                 Jas 5: 7-10                                                    Mt 11: 2-11 (16)                    

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

                        Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00 a.m.

                        St. Catherine Siena Club, 1:00 p.m., McCrystal Hall

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

MONDAY     

                        Advent Lessons and Carols, 7:00 p.m., Church

                        Reception immediately following, McCrystal Hall                                               

TUESDAY

                        Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 3:00 p.m.

                        Benediction, 8:45 p.m.

                        No Confessions

                        Familia, 6:00 p.m.                       

WEDNESDAY

                       Mass, 7:00 p.m.

                      Worship Committee, following mass, LMR

                      Rosary Prayer Service, following Mass, Church                       

THURSDAY

                     Advent Penance Service, 7:00 p.m.

                     RCIA, 7:30 p.m., LMR

                     Boosters, 7:30 p.m., McCrystal Hall                       

FRIDAY                                                           

SATURDAY                       

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Foresters Movie Matinee, 2:00 p.m., Gym

                        Men’s CRHP Meeting                       

 

IN OUR PARISH

I would like to express my thanks to Fr. Stef and all of the pastors with whom I served at St. Catherine for their kindness. I would also like to thank the parishioners and anyone who shared their kindness and cared for me while I was in residence there. I was happy to serve St Catherine in what limited ways I could and I am thankful for your support and cooperation.  Please continue to pray for me and be assured that you will all remain in my prayers. Thanks again, Fr. Vater. 

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY   is extended to the family of Al Duell, whose funeral was held at St. Catherine last week.  Please keep Al and his family in your prayers.  

ADORATION HOURS EXTENDED THROUGH ADVENT   Please take note that during Advent, adoration will begin at 3:00 p.m. and Benediction will be at 8:45 p.m.  Confessions will remain at 5:30 p.m., however this Tuesday, Dec. 11th there will be no confessions due to the Advent Penance Service being held on Thursday. 

ST CATHERINE GOES CHRISTMAS CAROLING   Would you like to bring peace, joy and love to others this Advent season? Then join us as we go Christmas caroling Sunday, December 16th at the Barrington and Highland Springs. Please gather in St Catherine’s parking lot at 5:30 p.m. This event gives true meaning to the season.  For questions please contact Nancy Miller 781-0097. 

VISIT THE JESSE TREE     this weekend. For our annual project, we will be providing gifts to those in need in our parish, local community and through the diocesan mission in Vanceburg, Kentucky.  Select an ornament tag from the tree, located in the church's prayer/meditation space (former baptistry), and return your gift with ornament tag attached by Sunday, December 16th, 12:30 pm to the Jesse Tree space.  Wrap your gift only if indicated on the tag.  For those interested in helping, but are unable to shop, monetary donations will be gladly accepted.  Call Tish Gayle (781-4911) with any questions.  

CHRISTMAS IS COMING      If you would like to give Fr. Stef a Christmas gift but aren’t sure what he needs, we are once again taking up a collection for his gift. We thought it best to have him decide what to buy.  If you would like to contribute, please drop your donation at the church, CCD or school office or give it to Terri Babey, Bev Stegman, Kim Lampe, or Sandy Nagel. Make sure to include your family name to put on the Christmas Card.   Thank you, Terri Babey

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED   to help clean the church once a month.  Our dedicated cleaning crew is in need of a few more helpers.  They meet on the first Thursday of the month immediately after 8:00 a.m. mass and are usually finished around 10:00 a.m. This is not only a great stewardship opportunity, but also a chance to get to know some of your fellow parishioners better.  If you would like to join this wonderful group, please call the parish office, 441-1352. 

THANKS SO MUCH!!!  As the new ecumenical year has started, I would like to thank all of our bereavement volunteers for giving of their time to work the receptions and provide food for the families who lost a loved one this past year.  I especially want to thank Judy Messmer and her family for all their work these past years on the Bereavement Committee.  All the efforts made by this committee are so appreciated by our Parish.   Thanks again – Carol Adams 

FR. STEF’S HOMILIES ON CD   The November homilies are now available and can be picked up in the back of church or in the parish office. 

ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS     Plan to attend St. Catherine’s Advent Lessons and Carols, Monday, December 10th at 7:00 pm. All of St. Catherine’s music ministry will be involved, including the children’s choir.  This is a great opportunity to celebrate the wonderful season of Advent with your parish family. 

PRE-K RELIGION     now is the time to sign up your 3-5 year old for Pre-K Religion.  Enrollment forms can be found at the back of Church following mass this Sunday or in the school office with Betsy Stegner.  Classes will begin the first Sunday in January during the 9am mass time.  We hope to see you there.  Any questions call Candace Doepker 859-572-0113. 

JR. HIGH PLAY      Tickets are on sale for the St. Catherine Junior High production of the Wizard of Oz.  Performance dates January 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th and 19th with dinner performances on Jan 12th and Jan 19th.  Cost for show is $5.00.  Cost for dinner and show is $15.00.  For tickets call Sue Ann Freeman 859-442-7558. 

SCRIPS NEWS      Christmas really is just around the corner.  Please remember the Scrips program for gifts and for everyday groceries and gas!  We have a few new vendors ... Walmart $25, Game Stop $25, and we have iTunes at $15.  Please order early and we should be able to fill your order within that week. Order sheets will be in the box and in the parish office. Orders after the 15th of December will be hard to fill.  Thank you!!   Any questions, please call Gail Williams at 781-6967 and Kathy Saalfeld at 781-2802. 

BRANSON BUS TRIP   St. Catherine Senior Travel Group is planning a day bus trip to Branson, Missouri from April 27th – May 3rd 2008. The Cost is $595, which includes transportation, accommodations, 10 meals, tips and shows. Please call JoAnn 781-3847 or Lois 781-2232.

GUIDEBOOK UPDATES    does our church database have your family membership record correct?  Here is your chance to update your record for our annual Guide Book & Directory.  (If you haven’t already done so.)  It is time for us to update our database with any changes, additions or deletions that  may have occurred in your family over the past year.  Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved? Are you preparing to move soon?  Are all of your children still at home and are they all included in your membership record?  If you have not already informed the church office about changes to your record, please let us know now so that the information in the Guide Book& Directory is correct.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.

IN OUR DIOCESE

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS   The Catholic Church assists the financial needs of elderly religious through the national appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Today, 5,452 retired women and men religious need skilled nursing care that annually costs an average of $49,850 per person. More than 19,000 religious (mostly sisters and nuns) have less than 20 percent of the amount needed for the projected costs of living and health care as they age.  Please be generous in today’s appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious.  Learn more about this appeal at www.retiredreligious.org.

ELSEWHERE

A CARING PRESENCE     is a spiritual support group formed to help people experience and share the spiritual needs of patients, care-givers, family and friends who are dealing with the stress of on-going medical problems.  The group meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Northern Kentucky Cancer Treatment Center waiting area in the St. Luke Hospital East.  This month’s meeting is Tuesday, December 11th.  For more information or if you need a ride, please call 572-3805 or Debbie Truesdell at 760-5253.

SENIOR RESOURCE COUNSELOR   Do you have questions regarding the care and services available for seniors? St. Charles Care Center offers a free consultation service to answer those concerns. Margie Volpenhein, LSW, is available for phone consultation or by appointment for information on senior topics including Medicare, Medicaid, services in the home, levels of care and nursing home placement. Contact Margie at 859-331-3224, extension 166.