Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

May 27, 2007                                                   

MONDAY – May 28^th                                                                    

            8:00 a.m. Melvin Hoevel            

TUESDAY – May 29^th

            8:00 a.m. Mary Bell & Paul Bodde

WEDNESDAY – May 30^th

            8:00 a.m. Jack Wahlbrink

THURSDAY – May 31^st

            8:00 a.m.  Frank Vogel

FRIDAY – June 1^st

            8:00 a.m. Rosemary Busche

SATURDAY – June 2^nd

            8:00 a.m. Geraldine Kamp

            4:30 p.m. Charles Lorenz

SUNDAY - June 3^rd

            9:00 a.m. Members of the Parish

          11:30 a.m. Paul Chester                                       

GIFT BEARERS       June 2^nd & 3^rd  

  4:30 p.m.   The Chuck Peters Family 

  9:00 a.m.   The Thomas Murrin Family                          

11:30 a.m.   The Dennis Desmond Family 

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST      June 2^nd & 3^rd

4:30 p.m.   Michelle Clark, Karma Klingenberg, Jenna Klingenberg, Caitlyn Shepherd, Mary Jamell,

                   Mallery Dunn, Kim Dunn, Bob Rottgers  

 9:00 a.m.    Judy Rose, James Deavy, Mary Lou Deavy, Kathy Woltermann, Stan VanLierop, Bill

                    Frost, Nancy Hassman, David Thiel

11:30 a.m.  Rita Byrd, Burke Beiting, Christina Harrington, Kate Schultz, Kelsey Johnson, Rebecca

                   Gerding, Joann Ficker, Kim Lampe 

SERVERS SCHEDULE     May 28^th – June 3^rd

8:00 a.m.  – Monday 

                        Kelsey Hensley, Billy Metzner                                       

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                        Daniel Connolly, Caitlyn Thiel                                        

8:00 a.m. - Wednesday

                        Mackenzie Freeman, Sarah Schweitzer                                          

8:00 a.m. -Thursday       

                        Laura Bunning, Nathan Grosser                                                           

8:00 a.m. - Friday

                        Grant Thomas, Jill Hamilton

8:00 a.m. – Saturday

                        Evan Brannon, Mark Hans                           

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                        Kaylee Brandt, Will Brannon, Abby Durso                                                                                      

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                        Clint Kappasser, Samantha Crockett, Madison Little

11:30 a.m. - Sunday                                   

                        Sydney Lindeman, Samantha Kroger, Brennan Devoto                        

GREETERS SCHEDULE                             June 2^nd & 3^rd         

4:30 p.m.   Betty Mohr, Carol Adams 

9:00 a.m.   Ken & Lori Greis, Mary Jo Roberts, Stan & Cathy VanLierop                          

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

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

May 13, 2007      $ 13,837.09

Social Concerns     $  52.00 

Weekly Budget            $18,604.17 

THIS WEEK                                                                       

TODAY                  

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

        High School Seniors Mass, 9:00 a.m.

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

                  CRHP (Men), 8:00 p.m., McCrystal Hall                       

MONDAY

                    Memorial Day

                    Parish Office Closed                       

TUESDAY

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

                   Benediction, 6:45 p.m.                       

WEDNESDAY

                CRHP (Women), 7:00 p.m., LIB

                Rosary Prayer Service 8:00 p.m.                       

THURSDAY

                Choir, 7:30 p.m., Church                       

FRIDAY                                                                                                                   

SATURDAY                       

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

Prv 8: 22-31                                                    Rom 5: 1-5                              Jn 16: 12-15 (166)                                                                                                                                                                

IN OUR PARISH

CONGRATULATIONS  to all St. Catherine High School Seniors.  They will be honored at the 9:00 a.m. mass this weekend.  We wish to extend our best wishes and blessings to them as they enter a new and exciting chapter of their lives! 

WE WELCOME   to our parish family through baptism, Zachary Bardo Bracken, son of Tim and Michelle.  May God’s blessings always shine upon him.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS   will change to 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. beginning on June 4^th and continuing through August 6^th.

NOMINATIONS NEEDED!   Please nominate yourself or another parishioner for a position on St. Catherine's Parish Pastoral Council or Board of Catholic Education. A number of positions need to be filled. Place your nomination in the box in the back of Church or call Dave Barth (441-0194) or Nathan Myers (442-8529). This is not an election process. On Wednesday June 6^th at 7:00 pm in the Library, a meeting will be held to explain to all nominees the needs and responsibilities of both boards and to discern new members.

ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL   is hoping to improve its facility by adding pictures and statues pertaining to Catholicism throughout the building.  If you have anything you wish to donate, please call Jennie Cox at 441-4322.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND SERVERS   New schedules are available for pick-up in the ushers’ room. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL   will be held August 6^th – 10^th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Registration deadline is May 30^th.  Forms are available on the school and parish websites, in the school and parish offices and the back of church.  If you have any questions, call Patty Chalk, 441-0560 or Heather Stuempel, 781-6122.

FORESTERS FLORENCE FREEDOM NIGHT   St. Catherine Foresters #2514 will attend the Forester night at the Florence Freedom ballpark on Monday, June 18^th 2007. Bus transportation is supplied to take us to the game from the church parking lot. One dollar hot dogs, soft drinks and popcorn for Foresters. Admission for adult members will be $5 and youth members, ages 0-21 free of charge. Please RSVP by May 15^th to Lisa Hans at 441-5430.

SAVE THE DATE   The next Women’s CRHP weekend is September 8^th & 9^th and is open to all women of the parish.  The next Men’s CRHP Weekend will be September 22^nd & 23^rd and 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 (men) at 441-5430 or rlhans@fuse.net or Sheila Carroll (women) at 491-8771.

Remember that Scrip gift certificates are available in the parish office and after Saturday evening and Sunday masses.  Before going out to eat or shop, be sure to get Scrips.  This is an easy and effective way to earn money for our parish without costing anything extra!  Thanks to those of you who faithfully support this program. 

DPAA PROGRESS 2007   As you may know, as of May 23, 2007, we have officially exceeded our diocesan goal of $56,178.  We reached $56,736 with the participation of 233 families.  Our parish goal is still $100,000 to help fund some capital repairs on the parish property.  So, if you haven’t yet made a pledge, there is still time.  Thank you for your support of this parish.  We can’t function without you.

                                                                    Festival News

ST. CATHERINE SUMMER FESTIVAL   Make plans now to attend our church festival festivities, beginning with a golf outing Thursday June 7^th . An outdoor concert on the evening of Friday, June 8^th from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. with the Dan Walsh Band, featuring Jon Guth, Eric Veith, Gary Devoto, Kurt Dupont, and Dan Walsh. The Festival begins Saturday, June 9^th after the 4:30 p.m. Mass.  The whole community is invited to participate in the games, children’s activities, rides and auctions while enjoying great friends, food and drinks. Invite your family and friends, and don’t miss this weekend of fun-filled family events!  If you have any questions regarding the festival, please contact Paige Sutkamp at 513-479-7433.

 WORKERS DESPARATELY NEEDED   to help with set up and clean up!  Neither of these tasks should take very long if we have enough help.  Please call Tim Reynolds at 512-1313 if you are able to help.

 LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS   The Festival Committee is in need of volunteers to work 2 hour shifts at the festival June 9^th. We especially need workers in the children’s area. This would be a wonderful opportunity to gather service hours for our upcoming 8^th graders. Please call Tammy Schroder if you can help. 781-2412.

 GOLF OUTING     Anyone interested in playing in the 11th annual St Catherine Golf Outing on Thursday, June 7^th, shotgun start noon at Hickory Sticks course in California, KY, please contact Julie & Chris Dupont jdupont9@insightbb.com or 441-8065.

 ST. CATHERINE’S SUMMER FESTIVAL BASKET RAFFLE   Our goal is to create five fabulous theme baskets valued at $150 and up! We need your help by donating basket items or by making a monetary donation. We will use your donation and create the baskets! Our five themes are * Kiss the Cook (kitchen gadgets; cookbooks; non-perishables; aprons; etc.) * Back Yard Living (BBQ items; plastic dinnerware; pool gear; lawn games; etc) * Summer Time Fun (beach items; ice cream fixings; travel items; golf; baseball tickets; theme park vouchers; etc) * Green Thumb (flowers; garden statues; nursery G.C.; containers; fountains; etc) * Hometown Goodness (Montgomery Inn BBQ; Ale 8; Pompillio's Sauce; Graeters; Schneider Candies; etc.) Please help us with your donation by June 1st.   We will be happy to pick up!! Volunteers are needed the night of the festival to work the booth.  Let us
know if you can help. Thanks!  Kelly Johnson - 441-8331 & Karen Little - 441-0533.

 IN NEED OF TOYS   If you missed the deadline for new toy donations, please call Nancy Hassman at 781-4666 for drop off or pick up.  We are still in need of new toys and we also would love to take those Beanie Babies off your hands for our kids’ games!

 DON’T DELAY SPONSOR YOUR MOUSE TODAY    for St. Catherine Siena Downs on June 9th, at the festival.  Prices are the same as in years past - One rat for $20, and two rats for the low, low price of $35.   Sponsor one for each family member.  You can download the form on the school web-page at www.stcatherineofsiena.org , family folders, the form is under the April 20^th Scoop.

IN OUR DIOCESE

WALK THE BRIDGE TO LIFE    Sunday, June 3^rd, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Beginning at the World Peace Bell in Newport, hundreds of participants will converge on the Purple People Bridge for this peaceful, prayerful presence to advocate for the sanctity of human life.  Please join Bishop Foys and bring your families.  This is a collaborative event sponsored by the Diocese of Covington, Archdiocese of Cincinnati and other Greater Cincinnati and N. Kentucky life affirming organizations.  For more information please call the Pro-Life Commission at 392-1545.

ST. PHILIP ANNUAL CHURCH FESTIVAL    Melbourne, Ky, to be held Saturday June 16^th. Enjoy a Fried Chicken or Roast Beef Dinner in our Parish Center Hall. Dinners will be served from 4:30 - 8:00. Amusements, Raffles, Bingo and guitar music by Dave Webster !

ELSEWHERE

CAR WASH    The Boy Scouts of Troop 70 will be having a car wash on the upper parking lot at St. Thomas Church on Saturday, June 2^nd from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Donations accepted.