Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

April 22, 2007                                                                        

                                                                                                             

MONDAY- April 23                                                                                  

            8:00 a.m. Richard Carr                

TUESDAY - April 24

            8:00 a.m. Communion Service (Mass Canceled)

WEDNESDAY - April 25

            8:00 a.m.  Communion Service (Mass Canceled)

THURSDAY - April 26

            8:00 a.m.  Communion Service(Mass Canceled)

FRIDAY - April 27

            9:00 a.m.  Paul Dierig

SATURDAY - April 28

            8:00 a.m.  Joe Kavanagh

            4:30 p.m.  Delores Hamberg

SUNDAY - April 29

            9:00 a.m. Ron Uhl

          11:30 a.m. Members of the Parish                                              

 

GIFT BEARERS       April 28th & 29th        

  4:30 p.m.  The Walter Milleck Family

  9:00 a.m.  Stan & Cathy VanLierop                                                       

11:30 a.m.  The Sceifres Family             

 

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST      April 28th & 29th       

 

   4:30 p.m.   Stephanie Birkenhauer, Bob Nestheide, Kathy Nestheide, Jennifer Farney, Sarah

                      Farney, Peggy Birkenhauer, Thomas Dorgan, Nancy Dorgan

   9:00 a.m.   Joe Cox, Jennifer Cox, Karen Little, Chris Reynolds, Tamera Schroeder,

          Ben Dorger, Carol Little, Dan Little

11:30 a.m.    Peggy Dziech, Dave Dziech, Greg Hoffman, Jayne Beiting, Mike Iker, Mike Smith, Bob      

                      Rulli, Elise Rulli

 

SERVERS SCHEDULE     April 23rd - 29th           

8:00 a.m.  - Monday

                        Nick Woltermann, Parissa Zargar

                                                  

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                        Carter New, Jacob DeWald                                              

8:00 a.m. - Wednesday

                        Jake Kappasser, Sarah Schweitzer                                          

8:00 a.m. -Thursday       

                        Stanley Mohr, Daniel Connolly                                                                     

9:00 a.m. - Friday

                        Julie Cox, Mark Hans, Eric Schwarber

8:00 a.m. -  Saturday

                        Gabe Schultz, Sarah Schweitzer

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                        Jared Leick, Dominique Wade, Danielle Wade

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                        Matthew Beck, Jake Kappesser, Cole Little                                           

11:30 a.m. - Sunday                                   

                        Connor Devoto, Cecily Dupont, Ian Hamilton                                 

                                                                 

 

GREETERS SCHEDULE                             April 28th & 29th       

4:30 p.m.   Helen Kovacik, Vera Hughes, James & Becky Broomall

9:00 a.m.   David & Lisa Wormald, Joanne Niehaus, Paul & Ann Basham                                

11:30 a.m. Catherine Norris, Bob Hassman 

 

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

April 8, 2007   $10,552.99

Easter Collection            $7,492.15

Social Concerns $132.00 

Weekly Budget            $14,883.33*

*total monthly budget is $74,416.67 - there are 5 weeks in April

 

 THIS WEEK

TODAY

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

                        CCD, 10:15 a.m.

                        CCD PTO Meeting, 10:15 a.m.

                        St. Catherine Players, McCrystal Hall, 1:00 p.m.

                        Serra Awards, 2:00 p.m., Cathedral

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

MONDAY 

                        Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:15p.m. Church                        

TUESDAY

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

                        No Confessions

                        Benediction, 6:45 p.m.

                        Familia, 6:00 p.m., LIB

                        St. Catherine School PTO, 7:00 p.m., McCrystal Hall

WEDNESDAY

                        Christ Renews His Parish (Men), 8:00 p.m., LMR

                        Rosary Prayer Service 8:00 p.m.

THURSDAY

                        Confirmation Practice, 7:00 p.m., Church

                        RCIA, 7:30 p.m., LIB

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY        

                        St. Catherine Players' Performance, 7:30 p.m., McCrystal                                           

SATURDAY 

                        St. Catherine Players' Performance, 7:30 p.m., McCrystal Hall

NEXT SUNDAY

                        DPAA Commitment Weekend

                        Feast of St. Catherine Celebration Talk, 7:00 p.m Church

                        Reception immediately following, McCrystal Hall

                                                                                          

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK    Maria Timmerman, Judy Baumann, Judy Thiel, Jackie Haas, Greg Meyer and Peter Defoe. Also, remember our parishioners in nursing homes as well as those confined to their homes in your prayers.

 

NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS

Acts 13: 14, 43-52                          Rv 7: 9, 14b-17             Jn 10:27-30(51)

                                                                                                  

                                                           

IN OUR PARISH

PLEASE NOTE   Fr. Stef will be gone on retreat from Monday, April 23rd - Thursday evening, April 26th.  Please keep him in your prayers during this time. 

ST. CATHERINE’S FEAST DAY     The feast of our patroness, St. Catherine of Siena, is approaching. To celebrate we are planning a talk with a reception afterward, next Sunday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m.  For the talk, we have asked Fr. Stef to discuss/explain some of the architectural details of our church building and worship space.  For instance, why is there a crown of thorns over the worship space?  Why does it have hearts and fleur-de-lis on it?  Why did the architect choose the saints he did for the back window?  After the talk we will gather downstairs for dessert and coffee.  We envision it as a kind of pot-luck dessert affair.  Bring your favorite dessert and let's make something of our patroness' feast day.  

INSPIRATIONAL HOMILIES ON CD   Listen to God's message as you drive or share his message with a shut-in or friend.  The homilies from Holy Week and Easter are now available on CD and can be picked up in the back of church or in the parish office.  

ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS   Whether you are a scheduled minister or a sub, please stay after mass to make sure that all the dishes are washed.

TATIANA IS PERFORMING AT ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA   Back by popular demand, Croatia's musical sensation will perform Let it Be: Mary's Story on Sunday, May 6th at 7:00 pm. Don't miss this international artist who is inspiring a nation to believe again. What better way to honor the Blessed Mother in this month dedicated to her! No tickets required. Questions call: Terri 441-3438 or Sharon 441-1069

TEMPORARY PART-TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON NEEDED    at St. Catherine for at least 12 weeks, while Sally Taylor is on medical leave.  Duties will include cleaning the parish center and church office.  Time requirement is about 20 hours per week.  This would be a great opportunity for stay-at-home moms with children in school to earn some extra money.  If interested, please contact Mary Brzinski at 441-1352 or email at mbrzinski@stcatherineofsiena.org.

 SERVICE OPPORTUNITY   Interfaith Hospitality Network needs volunteers for our next rotation at Christ Church on April 23, 24 and 25. The sign-up poster is at the Rossford Avenue exit of church.  Please share the hope and joy of this Easter season with a homeless family by sharing a little of your time and energy with others. Call Lisa Walburg at 441-4964 for more information or to volunteer. 

ST. CATHERINE PTO FLOWER SALE   will be held on Tuesday, May 1st from 9am-1pm and Wednesday, May 2nd from 12pm-4pm at the Fort Thomas Florist.  Please come and purchase your Spring and Summer flowering plants and mulch.   FLOWERING BASKETS will be sold after the 4:30pm mass on Saturday, May 12th and the 9:00 and 11:30 masses on Sunday, May 13th.  This is another perfect opportunity to brighten your home or pick up a gift for Mom on Mother’s Day!  All proceeds from both of these sales will benefit St. Catherine’s Church.  Volunteers are still needed to help with both sales.  Please contact Kelly Frost at 441-0778 or kfrostky@fuse.net  for more information.

MAY CROWNING AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL  Be sure to mark your calendars now for May Crowning on Wednesday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m.  Please bring a flower for the Procession.  May Crowning is sponsored by the Charismatic Prayer Group. There will be an ice cream social immediately following in McCrystal Hall sponsored by the Foresters. Hope to see everyone there!

MACKINAC ISLAND BUS TRIP   St. Catherine of Siena Senior Travel Group invites you to join us on a bus trip to Mackinac Island and Michigan, September 10th-14th. Cost is $485 and includes 5 days, meals, lodging, transportation and tips.  We also have a bus trip planned to go to French Lick Springs  Resort & Casino on June 4th.  Cost is $40 and includes lunch, transportation, admission and a $5 Player Card. For information about either trip call JoAnn 781-3847 or Lois 781-2232.

PREPARING FOR END OF LIFE   Find out what you need to know about this often neglected subject.  Several speakers will cover a variety of topics, including the moral and legal aspects of end of life issues and funeral and liturgy planning.  Part one of the presentation will be held on Monday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. and part two will be held Monday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m., both in McCrystal Hall.  If you have any questions, you may contact Bob Rottgers at 441-1352.

SAVE THE DATE   The next Mens CRHP Weekend will be September 22-23, 2007.  CRHP (Christ Renews His Parish) is open to all men of the parish.  Prayerfully consider this opportunity to renew yourself and the parish.  Anyone interested or for more information please contact Rob Hans (441-5430 or rlhans@fuse.net). 

PART-TIME COUNSELOR NEEDED   St. Catherine School is looking for a part-time counselor for  next school year. It will be for two days a week. If you are interested, please call the school office at 572-2680.

PART-TIME COMPUTER TEACHER NEEDED   Next year St. Catherine School will be in need
of a new Computer teacher. If you are interested in teaching 9 classes a week (K-8) and doing some technology maintenance, please call the school office at 572-2680. It will be a total of 12 hours weekly.

SCRIP   Before you begin your spring yard work and outdoor improvements, remember that we have gift cards for Lowe’s and Home Depot.  Also, with Mother’s Day and graduation just around the corner, you will also find many choices for gifts, such as Bath and Body Works, AMC, Dillards, and Macy’s, as well as a variety of other stores and restaurants. Make your gift giving easy and earn money for our parish at the same time!  Thanks to those of you who continue to faithfully support this program.

IN OUR DIOCESE

30+CATHOLIC SINGLES BENEFIT DANCE   for the Sue Gunkel Notre Dame Academy Scholarship Fund to be held Saturday, April 28th, from 8:30pm-12:30am at St. Agnes Church Hall,1680 Dixie Highway, Fort Wright.  DJ Music by Joe Weber - Cost is $15 per person and includes beer, soft drinks and snacks.   For more information call Tony at 859-431-1915, email at  thirtypluscs@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.thirtypluscs.catholicweb.com

KENTUCKY DERBY NIGHT AT THE RACES    co-hosted by St. Thomas Mother's Club and Boosters to be held on Saturday, May 5th.   Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. for race preview and “Pull a Horse from a Hat” betting.  Derby Post Time at 6:05 p.m. for the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby.  Every half-hour from 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. there will be pre-recorded races - you can pre-buy your horse for $10 with the chance to win $25, or bet a horse to win, place or show.  Cost for the evening is $20 prepaid or $25 at the door and includes racing program and traditional Kentucky Derby fare.  For reservations contact Angie Schneider at 781-5527 or gregnschneider@fuse.net.  To buy a horse, call Jean Anderson at 781-4154.

DIOCESAN PARISH ANNUAL APPEAL   Next weekend after we hear a taped message from Bishop Foys, we will, together as a parish family, complete our pledge cards in support of DPAA funded ministries and the people they serve.  A successful Appeal brings Jesus’ love, hope and comfort to tens of thousands of men, women, and children each year.  Your gift provides help to the poor, the disabled, the sick and to families in crisis.  It will help the Church educate our seminarians, deacons, school children, and children in parish religious education programs.  It will declare the dignity of life at all stages and feed and shelter those in need.  This is your opportunity to join a unified effort to further the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ.  Together we can answer Jesus’ call to “Feed my Sheep”.  St. Catherine’s share of the 2007 DPAA goal of $1,958,000 is $56,178.00.  One hundred percent of all monies collected over our goal will be returned to our parish.  Please read the DPAA newsletter enclosed in this bulletin, and come to mass next weekend prepared to make a sacrificial gift. 

ELSEWHERE

SUPPORT FOR OUR TROOPS   The 478th Engineering Battalion from Ft. Thomas, as well as a unit from the reserve center in Ashland, will be deployment to Iraq sometime at the end of  May.  The Family Readiness Group at the Ft. Thomas army reserve center is holding a “Meet and Greet” event for all the soldiers and their families. There are 400 soldiers, including their families, so there  could be as many as 1600 people at this event.  The Readiness Group is asking all Ft. Thomas churches to help them feed these very deserving soldiers and their families with baked goods.  They also need table workers to replenish the baked goods, artists to paint the children’s faces and a clown to entertain them.  The event will be held on Saturday, May 5th from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Ft. Thomas Reserve Center.  If you can help out by supplying baked goods and/or working, please contact Kelly Lavendar at 441-1114. 

COME CELEBRATE   The Staff and Boards of Catholic Social Services and Parish Kitchen invite everyone to celebrate 75 years of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Covington on Sunday, May 6th at 3:00 p.m. at a mass offered by Most Rev. Bishop Roger J. Foys at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption. There will be a reception immediately following in the Cathedral Gardens.