Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

July 29, 2007                                                              

MONDAY - July 30^th   

            8:00 a.m. John Schutzman       

TUESDAY - July 31^st 

            8:00 a.m. Peg Brown

WEDNESDAY - August 1^st    

            8:00 a.m.  Carrie Hillman

THURSDAY - August 2^nd 

            8:00 a.m.  Lee McManus

FRIDAY - August 3^rd

            8:00 a.m.  Dot Peters

SATURDAY - August 4^th

            8:00 a.m.  Tom, Mary & Ruth Martin

            4:30 p.m.  Miriam Bankemper

SUNDAY - August 5^th

            9:00 a.m. Members of the Parish

          11:30 a.m. Rosemary Busche

GIFT BEARERS       August 4^th & 5^th

  4:30 p.m. The Rob Williams Family

  9:00 a.m.  The David Kohrs Family

11:30 a.m.  The Stegner Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST      August 4^th & 5^th      

4:30 p.m.   Stephanie Burns, Alexa Abner, Abby Durso, Carol Adams, Will Brannon, Greg Gall, Cathy

       Halloran, Rachel Meisenhelder

9:00 a.m.   Bill Frost, Brittany Smith, Jake Smith, Sue Ann Freeman, Sharon Kohrs, Karen Little, Don

      Greis, Judy Rose

11:30 a.m. Anita Morris, Jean Tekulve, Leigha Babey, Burke Beiting, Bob & Pat Brennan, Olivia Guth,

                   T.J. Schowalter,

SERVERS SCHEDULE     July 30^th  - August 5^th  

8:00 a.m.  - Monday 

                        Melanie Schoepf, Maria Hills            

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                        Abby Schweitzer, Laura Bunning             

8:00 a.m. - Wednesday

                        Mackenzie Freeman, Katie Marzano                                    

8:00 a.m. -Thursday       

                        Madison Volk, Jonathan Murrin             

8:00 a.m. - Friday

                         Alex Shepherd, Brian Condon

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                        Connor Bleser, Frances Tracy              

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                        Madison Little, Samantha Kroger, Mark Hans                                                                                       

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                        Sydney Lindeman, Cole Little, Madison Freeman

11:30 a.m. - Sunday                                   

                        Rachel Murrin, Adam Hicks, Joe Brennan          

GREETERS SCHEDULE                             August 4^th & 5^th              

  4:30 p.m.  Betty Mohr, Carol Adams,

  9:00 a.m.  Ken & Lori Greis, Stan & Cathy Van Lierop                    

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

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

July 16, 2007                  $17,756.49

Social Concerns             $15.00 

Weekly Budget              $12,662.65

(5 weeks in July)

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Kurt Fields, Terry Grosser, & William Venable. Also, remember our parishioners in nursing homes as well as those confined to their homes in your prayers.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

Eccl 1:2; 2: 21-23                                Col 3: 1-5, 9-11                                 Lk 12: 13-21 (114)                            

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

                        Mission Appeal

                        Ice Cream Social, 12:30 p.m., McCrystal Hall

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

MONDAY

                        Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:15 p.m.                                       

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., Church                       

THURSDAY   

                        Men’s Group, 7:30 p.m., McCrystal Hall

FRIDAY                                                                                                   

SATURDAY                       

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Blood Pressure Screening after all masses

      IN OUR PARISH

MISSION APPEAL    This weekend at all masses we have the pleasure of welcoming Rev. Dante Mejillano SSS of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament to our parish.  He comes to St. Catherine as part of the Missionary Co-operative Plan that takes place each year in all of the (Arch)Dioceses of our country.  The Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament does evangelization work in much of Asia, especially Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines as well as in the Congo and Uganda in Africa. There will be a second collection taken to support these efforts. 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL    sponsored by the Foresters will be held today, (Sunday), after the 11:30 Mass  in McCrystal Hall. All are welcome to come. If you attend another mass this weekend, come back about 12:30 and join in the fun!

RECEPTION FOR BOB ROTTGERS     will be held in McCrystal Hall on Sunday, August 12^th after the 11:30 a.m. mass.  The reception will be a celebration of Bob’s candidacy to the priesthood and a send-off as he will be returning to Mundelein on August 17^th.  Please stop by to congratulate, say good-bye and thank Bob for all he has done for this parish in the last several months. 

SPECIAL ROSARY PRAYER SERVICE   As many of you know, parishioner Kurt Fields recently underwent surgery for kidney cancer.  Thankfully, the surgery went well and Kurt's prognosis is very good. Next Wednesday, August 1^st at 8:00 p.m. in church, the rosary will be said to give thanks and to pray for Kurt's continued recovery.  If you are unable to attend the rosary service, please remember to keep Kurt and his family in your prayers.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MEETING   Committee chair and class leader meeting will be held Thursday, August 2^nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Library.  Please call Patty Chalk, 441-0560 or Heather Stuempel, 781-6122 to let us know if you will be able to make it.  Thank you! 

TEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED    Vacation Bible School, August 6^th -10^th, is in need of volunteers from 7^th-12^th grade.  This is a great way to earn service hours.  If you are able to help out, please call Heather Stuempel at 781-6122 or Patty Chalk at 441-0560.

FORESTER DAY AT CONEY ISLAND   will be on Sunday, August 19th.  The day will include admission to all rides, swimming at Sunlite Pool, free soft drinks and ice cream.  Admission tickets are normally $15.50, but with the State Court helping out tickets will be $8.00 for all Forester members, and parking tickets are $5.00. Please RSVP to Lisa Hans as soon as possible to reserve your tickets.  You can RSVP to Lisa at 441-5430 or lisa.hans@fuse.net

25^TH AND 50^TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS     for the diocese will be held on Sunday, September 16^th.  If you are celebrating you 25^th or 50^th wedding anniversary in 2007 and would like to receive an invitation to this special mass, please call the parish office at 441-1352 by Wednesday, August 1^st.  Contacting the office is not a reservation it will just put you on the list to receive an invitation from the diocese. 

FAMILIES WITH INCOMING FIRST GRADERS   Parish families with children entering the first grade of the public school system for 2007 - 2008 should register those children for the CCD program as soon as possible.  Information and registration forms may be downloaded from the parish website.  Questions should be directed to David Kohrs at kohrssd@fuse.net or 441-1069. 

CAFETERIA WORKERS NEEDED   Anyone interested in working in the Cafeteria this coming school year, please call Judy Leick at 781-3890.  Report time is 10:45 and depending on whether you stay for lunch you can be finished by 12:30.  The kids love seeing a familiar face, (mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle) during lunch so if interested give me a call.  You only have to work once a month. 

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.

IN OUR DIOCESE

VOLUNTEER NEEDED    The Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Ft. Thomas are looking for someone to provide companionship to one of our Sisters. You will be accompanying her on short walks inside and outside the facility and assisting her with AOL emails.  It would be twice a week for one hour. Computer knowledge and experience using a laptop is helpful but not required.  We are looking for someone with a pleasing personality, lots of patience and must be flexible.  If interested, please call Barb Barker, volunteer coordinator at 441-5531 during regular business hours. 

INAUGURAL 5K RUN/WALK   sponsored by St Joseph, Cold Spring on Saturday August 4^th beginning at 9:15 a.m. Pre-registration $20 includes a Dry Release T-shirt. A $25 registration fee the day of the event includes a 5K T-shirt.  Pre-register online at www.sprunning.com by August 1^st. Free Kids Fun Run (10 & under) post race.

YARD SALE    St. Timothy Parish parking lot, Saturday, August 4^th, 8am - 2pm.  Part of the world's longest yard sale.  Rental $10 space/ $5 table to benefit school in Zambia. You keep your profits.  Financial donations to St. Charles Academy, Zambia, Africa are most welcome.  Contact Lois Lambers at 384-3777  llambers@fuse.net  or Charlene Melihercik 384-4618  melihercik@fuse.net .

 DIOCESAN CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S HOME FLEA MARKET     to be held on Saturday, August 4^th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 5^th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Items for sale will include furniture, antiques, dolls, and collectables.  For more information, call 331-2040 ext. 234. 

NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC    will host its 24^th Annual Alumni Thoroughbred Cross Country 2-Mile Run on Saturday, August 11^th at 10:00 a.m. on the school’s campus.  The run is open to all alumni and their spouses.  You need not have been a cross-country runner to enter.  A "FunRun" for kids will be held at 9:30 a.m. with all participants receiving ribbons.  The run will be followed by lunch.  A medal ceremony will also be held for the top seven finishers.  For more information, contact Dave Ueding at 292-0001. 

ST. MARY MUSIC MINISTRY    under the direction of Jim Wolfe, has released their latest collection of liturgical music which is now available for purchase.  The CD entitled "Faithful" features all choirs of St. Mary Parish as well as several instrumental selections.  The CD is $15.00 and can be purchased at Alexandria Drugs, Bishop Brossart High School, Country Heart Gift Store, and Logos Bookstore.  All proceeds benefit the renovation of St. Mary's Church.  Listen online at www.SaintMaryParish.com.  Call the parish office at 635-4188 for additional information. 

ELSEWHERE 

IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS   CareNet Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky seeking volunteers to help young pregnant women who enter their centers seeking counsel for an unplanned pregnancy. Won't you consider being the hands and feet of Christ in this community by ministering to those facing the fear of an unplanned pregnancy? There are opportunities in Florence, Covington, Williamstown and our new Highland Heights Campus location as Receptionists, Advocates, and Mentor Moms. Day and evening training sessions are available. For more information please contact Jennifer Emerson or Lyndi Soden at 282-0029 ext. 2. 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM   at the St. Luke Hospitals is need of volunteers to serve either on an ongoing basis or on their substitute list.  Receiving the Eucharist while in the hospital can be a great source of comfort to patients.  Becoming a Eucharistic Minister is very easy and requires minimal training.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Angela Campbell at 572-3207.

COOK POSITION    St. Charles Care Center located in Covington is currently looking to hire a full-time cook.  St. Charles offers excellent compensation, day shift hours, (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) and competitive benefits.  Those interested are asked to call 331-3224 for additional information. 

MADONNA HOUSE OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY   has a resident in critical need of a safe vehicle for transportation to and from work and school.  If you can donate such a car, please call the office at 344-1191 or send an email to cynthia.scroggins@madonnahousenky.org.