Saint Catherine of Siena Church

August 19, 2007                                                               

MONDAY - August 20^th      

            8:00 a.m. Gertrude Wittmer           

TUESDAY - August 21^th  

            8:00 a.m. Mike Guidugli

WEDNESDAY - August 22^th      

            8:00 a.m. Gene Smith   

THURSDAY - August 23^th   

            8:00 a.m. Edna Mae Herb

FRIDAY - August 24^th

            8:00 a.m.  Cindy Clark-Special Intention

SATURDAY - August 25^th 

            8:00 a.m. Earl Arnold

            4:30 p.m. Loraine Tedesco

SUNDAY - August 26^th

            9:00 a.m. Members of the Parish

          11:30 a.m. Bill Walsh

GIFT BEARERS August 25^th & 26^th

  4:30 p.m.  The Arnetts

  9:00 a.m.  The Larry Beiting Family

11:30 a.m.  The Rob Hassman Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST      August 25^th & 26^th   

  4:30 p.m. Caitlyn Shepherd, Sally Taylor, Trisha Taylor, Tom Dorgan, Nancy Dorgan, Katie Kohrs,

                   Rob Hans, Lisa Hans 

 9:00 a.m.   Louise Roth, Stacey Seiter, Kelly Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Jennifer Farney, Sarah Farney,

                   Ben Dorger, Chris Reynolds

11:30 a.m.  Ian Hamilton, Mike Smith, Bob Rulli, Elise Rulli, Cliff Perkins, Sue Perkins, Molly

                   Stuntebeck, Kelli Stuntebeck

SERVERS SCHEDULE     August 20^th - 26^th  

 8:00 a.m.  - Monday 

                        Megan O’Brien, Connor Bleser            

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                        Billy Metzner, Bethany Metzner                      

8:00 a.m. - Wednesday

                        Adam Hicks, Emily Hicks                                                                       

8:00 a.m. -Thursday       

                        Evan Brannon, Mallory Seidel             

8:00 a.m. - Friday

                        Madison Little, Alex Shepherd, Jonathan Murrin

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                        Evan Mohr, Brian Condon           

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                        Andy Miller, Reid Seiter, Adelle Brennan                                                           

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                        Matthew Beck, Abby Schwarber, Eric Schwarber

11:30 a.m. - Sunday                                   

                        Connor Devoto, Sarah Schweitzer, Parissa Zargar

GREETERS SCHEDULE                             August 25^th & 26^th              

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

  9:00 a.m.  Ken & Ray Duff, Daniel & Beverly Walsh, Jim & Darcy Doepker                

11:30 a.m.  John & Cheryl Little, Christina Harrington

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

August 5, 2007             $ 19,350.31

Social Concerns           $ 193.00 

Weekly Budget            $16,093.96

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Mary Beth Meisenhelder, Ray Duff, Kurt Fields & William Venable. Also, remember our parishioners in nursing homes as well as those confined to their homes in your prayers.

NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS

Is 66: 18-21                             Heb 12: 5-7, 11-13             Lk 13: 22-30 (123)                            

THIS WEEK                                                                        

TODAY

                        CCD Staff Meeting, 10:15 a.m., LIB

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

MONDAY

TUESDAY

                        First Day of School, 11:00 a.m. Dismissal

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

                        Confession, 5:30 p.m.

                        Benediction, 6:45 p.m.                       

WEDNESDAY

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

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m., Church

THURSDAY

FRIDAY                                                                                                           

SATURDAY

                        Cornhole/Euchre Tournament, 6:30 p.m., Parish Center/Gym

SUNDAY

                        Catechetical Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Church

                        Reception immediately following mass, McCrystal Hall

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

IN OUR PARISH

CONGRATULATIONS    to Jill Burke and Victor Carreon who were married at St. Catherine last weekend.  May God bless both of you in your new life together!

SCRIP NEWS    Remember scrip for all those last minute back to school needs.  Now that school is starting, we are looking for a few volunteers to sell Scrip on the school steps at the end of the day.  Anyone interested in helping out during the week or after mass on the weekends, call Kathy Saalfeld at 781-2802.  Your help would be greatly appreciated!

 NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTER AND SERVER SCHEDULES    are ready and can be picked up in the usher's room.

THE ST. CATHERINE'S MEN'S GROUP will be hosting the 1st Annual Cornhole/Euchre Tournament & Reds Game on the Big Wall Event, Saturday, August 25^th from 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM in the Parish Center - Gym. This event is for all adults 21 or older (not just for men).  Come join us for an exciting night of cornhole, euchre and Reds game viewing.  Reservations are strongly suggested.  Contact Rob Hans at 441-5430 or rlhans@fuse.net to register your cornhole team and/or to signup for the euchre tournament.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY    Interfaith Hospitality Network needs volunteers for our next rotation at Christ Church on August 27^th, 28^th & 29^th.  The sign-up poster will be at the Rossford Avenue exit of church beginning August 11. Please help bring the Light of Christ to a homeless family by sharing a little of your time, love and caring. Call Lisa Walburg at 441-4964 for more information or to volunteer. 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST    Sponsored by the Foresters and the Belize Mission Group will be held on Sunday, September 2^nd in McCrystal Hall after the 9:00 a.m. mass.  Free will donations will be accepted to support the Belize mission trip.  Stop by after mass, (or before 11:30 mass), and enjoy a delicious breakfast with fellow parishioners while supporting a worthy cause!  

CCD PROGRAM     St. Catherine's CCD Program will hold its opening on Sunday, September 9^th.  Class begins for parents and students at 10:15 a.m.  Please do not be late!  A welcoming reception will follow in the gym.  Contact David Kohrs at kohrssd@fuse.net or 441-1069 with any questions. 

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. 

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.

ATTENTION HEALTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS   Please submit volunteer hours and committee name for July to Cheri Hunter by email at cheri_hunter2000@yahoo.com, phone at 781-4507, or leave a note in the box by the parking lot door.  If you have any unreported hours from other months, just submit those with the May hours.  The hours are reported to St. Elizabeth on a quarterly basis  - so you are never too late to report hours.  Thanks again for your help in this matter. 

WHAT IS RCIA?   The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the sacramental formation process that prepares individuals for a particular way of life - as a member of the Roman Catholic Church.  Conversion is at the heart of that way of life.  The initiation of new members can only take place within the context of a community of believers.  The initiation of adults is the responsibility of all the baptized. How can parish members become involved in the RCIA process? One of the most essential parts of the formation process is the identification of candidates.  This is one instance where members of our faith community play a vital role.  Is there someone in your life who has expressed an interest in knowing more about our faith?  Do you have a spouse, neighbor, co-worker, or anyone who has spoken with you about this subject?  Ninety percent of our candidates come from referrals of parish members.  If you have someone in your life that would like to consider the possibility of becoming a Catholic, please call or have the potential candidate call the parish office (441-1352), Jeff Rosenstiel (803-3434), or Paul Meisenhelder (491-9455).  The RCIA classes begin on Thursday, September 20^th, at 7:30 p.m. in the room next to the school library.  Please reach out to potential candidates and encourage them to make the call or volunteer to do so for them.        
       

IN OUR DIOCESE

ARE YOU THE MOTHER OF AN NCC STUDENT?   If so, start the NCC school year off by making plans to attend the Mother's Club "Get Acquainted Night" on Wednesday, August 22^nd.  All you have to do is show up and bring a side dish or dessert to share.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.  This night will be a casual social night in the NCC cafeteria and an opportunity for you to meet other NCC moms and help be a part of a fun new school year.  To RSVP, please contact Diane Reincke at 781-2332 or email her at reincked@nku.edu by August 16^th.  Or you can visit www.ncchs.com to download a reservation flyer.

HEALING MASS     St. Thomas Church will be celebrating their annual Healing Mass on Monday, August 27^th, at 7:00 p.m.  Please plan on attending this beautiful and meaningful event, praying not only for physical healing, but emotional healing as well.  For additional information call Barb Hagedorn at
781-2223 or the rectory at 441-1282.

DOMESTIC NEEDS COMBINED COLLECTION   Next weekend, there will be a special Diocesan collection to support the ministries of the Catholic Communications Campaign, the Black & Indian Mission Appeal, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the Catholic University of America, Thomas More College and the Catholic Home Missions Appeal.  Gifts to our Diocesan Domestic Needs Combined Collection help bring stories of the Good News of God's love to those living in poverty, to ethnic and racial groups in need of pastoral care, to Catholics living in poor and remote mission territories, to college students, and to TV, newspaper and radio audiences.  You will receive a brochure and Appeal letter in the mail.  Use the envelope included in the mailing or the one found in your parish envelope box to make a generous donation to help Strengthen Your Church at Home. Make your checks payable to the Domestic Needs Collection.  Please remember your one gift is divided among six Catholic organizations.

 ELSEWHERE

HEALING MASS    to be held at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, Wednesday, August 22^nd. Come and experience Jesus' healing power in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.  There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers for healing after Mass, followed by benediction.  The Rosary is at 6:30 p.m. and Mass begins at 7:15 p.m.  If you have any questions, please call (513)351-9800.

CARMEL MANOR ANNUAL DINNER/FESTIVAL  to be held Sunday, August 26^th from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The day includes great food, games, prizes and a flea market. Dinner is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12. The major raffle at the year's event features a $1,000 cash prize, fun package and more! If anyone would like to help by donating desserts the day of the festival they may be dropped off at Carmel Manor on August 25^th or August 26^th to the Dietary department. For questions please call (859) 781-5111.

GOLF OUTING    hosted by St. Charles Care Center to be held on Thursday, August 30^th at Twin Oaks Golf Course in Latonia.  There will be a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. and a best ball scramble.  Cost is $85.00 per person and includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, buffet dinner, beer and soft drinks.  Prizes and dinner immediately following golf.   For more information, contact Carolyn Drews at 331-3224, ext. 141 or at development@stcharlescare.org.

 THANK YOU

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for a very blessed time here at St. Catherine's. In my short stay, I have come to love this Parish family and will miss each one of you very much. Although I know I need to return to the seminary to continue my studies, it is difficult to leave such a warm and friendly group of people. I do look forward to seeing you when I return for the holidays and school breaks. If you wish to stay in touch, the following is my contact information.

Bob Rottgers  Mundelein Seminary  1000 E. Maple  Mundelein, Il 60060

Email:bredinky@copper.net